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MS-6580 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard
Version 2.0
G52-M6580X3
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  • Page 1 845GE Max MS-6580 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard Version 2.0 G52-M6580X3...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Manual Rev: 2.0 Release Date: September 2002 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Live Monitor ................. 1-7 D-Bracket 2 (optional) ..............1-8 Live BIOS/Live Driver ..............1-10 S-Bracket (optional) ..............1-11 MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (optional) ..........1-12 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 Quick Components Guide ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............. 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........
  • Page 6 Back Panel ..................2-10 Keyboard Connector: KBMS1 ............ 2-10 Mouse Connector: KBMS1 ............2-11 USB Connectors ................2-11 RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional) ............2-12 VGA Connector ................2-12 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM 2 ........2-13 Parallel Port Connector ..............2-14 Joystick/Midi Connector .............
  • Page 7 Entering Setup ..................3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device ............. 3-2 Control Keys ................. 3-3 Getting Help .................. 3-3 The Main Menu ................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ..............3-6 Advanced BIOS Features ..............3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ............... 3-13 Power Management Features ............. 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations ..............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the 845GE Max (MS-6580 v2.X) ATX mainboard. The 845GE Max mainboard is based on Intel ® 845GE & ICH4 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. De- signed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processor ®...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Supports Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processors ® Core Frequency from 1.4 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up* (*not tested yet) Chipsets Intel 845GE chipsets ® - AGP 4x slot (1.5v only) - Integrated graphic controller - Support 100/133/166 MHz FSB - Support 400/533 MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus Intel...
  • Page 10 Getting Started - 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port - 1 RJ-45 LAN jack (optional) - 1 audio/game port - 6 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) Audio 6 channels audio codec Realtek ALC650 845GE integrated Intel Extreme Graphics Network ICH4 integrated LAN controller Intel 82562ET (optional)

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout CPUFAN1 JPW1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard T:LAN jack (optional) B:USB ports ATX Power Supply Intel 845GE Top : Game port chipset Bottom: Line-Out Line-In AGP Slot JIR1 PC I Slot 1 Winbo nd W8 3627 HF- AW PC I Slot 2 BATT ICH 4...

  • Page 12: Msi Special Features

    Getting Started MSI Special Features PC Alert™ 4 The PC Alert 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: monitor CPU &...

  • Page 13: Fuzzy Logic 4

    After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to restore the default values. Features: MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB...

  • Page 14: Live Monitor

    Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 15: D-Bracket 2 (Optional)

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started D-Bracket Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….

  • Page 17: Live Bios/Live Driver

    Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon, and the following screen will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the screen.

  • Page 18: S-Bracket (Optional)

    Getting Started S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel ana- log audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6- channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to Sony &...

  • Page 19: Msi Dvd 5.1 Channel (Optional)

    To play DVD with 6-channel audio output, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec’s software utility. Otherwise, the 6- channel audio function will not work properly. For information on how to select 6-channel mode in the audio software utility, refer to Appendix.
  • Page 20 Getting Started 4. Click OK. For more information about MSI DVD, you can refer to the online help coming with the application. To enter the online help: 1. Click on the icon at the bottom-right corner of the control panel.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jump- ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on con- necting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 22: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN1, p.2-18 JPW1, p.2-9 PWR1, p.2-9 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 COM 2, p.2-13 AGP Slot, p.2-28 JIR1, p.2-26 IDE1 & IDE2, p.2-17 PCI Slots, p.2-29 CD_IN1, p.2-26 JBAT1, p.2-27 SYS_FAN1, p.2-18 FDD1, p.2-16 JSP1, p.2-21...

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    CPU core speed Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al- ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 24: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 478

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.

  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: Locate the CPU and its retention Position the heatsink onto the reten-...
  • Page 26 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable NOTES...

  • Page 27: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/ DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~2) Introduction to DDR SDRAM...

  • Page 28: Dimm Module Combination

    3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Notch Volt MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

  • Page 29: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be- fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: PWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 30: Back Panel

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Midi/Joystick L-out L-in MIC Keyboard COM A Keyboard Connector: KBMS1 ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connec- ® ® tor for attaching a PS/2 keyboard.

  • Page 31: Mouse Connector: Kbms1

    Hardware Setup Mouse Connector: KBMS1 ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows: Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 32: Lan Jack (Optional)

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to a network environment. Signal Description Activity Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Indicators Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used LAN Jack...

  • Page 33: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com 2

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM 2 The mainboard offers two serial port connectors COM A and COM 2. Both COMA and COM 2 are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial device directly to them.

  • Page 34: Parallel Port Connector

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE Strobe...

  • Page 35: Joystick/Midi Connector

    1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out Line In MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, RealTek ALC650 audio chip is provided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.

  • Page 36: Connectors

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 2-16...

  • Page 37: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

  • Page 38: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1/Sys_Fan1

    CPUFAN1 +12V SENSOR SYS_FAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

  • Page 39: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    Left channel audio signal to front panel AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports.

  • Page 40: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for establishing elec- trical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant ® with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP2 JFP1 JFP2 Pin Definition...

  • Page 41: S-Bracket Connector: Jsp1

    Hardware Setup S-Bracket Connector: JSP1 The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.

  • Page 42: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1 & Jusb2

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB2.0 pinheaders for users to connect to ® optional USB2.0 ports. These pinheaders are compliant to Intel I/O Connec- tivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
  • Page 43 4. Place the USB 2.0 bracket and D-Bracket™ 2 into the appropriate slot of the system case. MSI Reminds You... The USB 2.0 technology is downward compatible with USB 1.1 spec. To use the USB 2.0 ports, you have to install the USB 2.0 ®...

  • Page 44: D-Bracket 2 Connector: Jdb1

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for you to connect to D- Bracket™ 2. D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals.

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Connectors: Jbt1

    VCC5 3VDUAL D+ (USB signal) D- (USB signal) MSI Reminds You... Because the bluetooth connector shares the USB interface with blue-colored USB2.0 connector, the left USB2.0 port will not function when you attach a bluetooth module to this connector. 2-25...

  • Page 46: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. The JIR1 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Signal...

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    Clear CMOS Keep CMOS JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

  • Page 48: Slots

    3.3V AGP cards may result in a failure to restart the system. To avoid the risk of causing damages to the mainboard, the AGP slot is protected with MSI electrical routing device. If users have inserted a 3.3V AGP card into the slot, the MSI routing device will disable the computer’s boot-up system.

  • Page 49: Pci (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

    Hardware Setup Attention! DO NOT use the following AGP cards which would result in failure to start the system. The following list is subject to change without prior notice. Model AGP Chip ATI Xpert2000 3D RAGE 128VR ATI Rage Furry Maxx 3D RAGE 128 Pro Diamond Monster Fusion 3DFX VooDoo Banshee...

  • Page 50: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The “AGP/PCI/USB/LAN” IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT H# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B#...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 52: Entering Setup

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 53: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys < > Move to the previous item < > Move to the next item < > Move to the item on the left-hand side < > Move to the item on the right-hand side <Enter> Select the item <Esc>...

  • Page 54: The Main Menu

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will ap- pear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password.

  • Page 56: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS FEATURES menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>...
  • Page 57 When Enabled, BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is attempted. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled. MSI Reminds You... This feature only protects the boot sector, not the whole hard disk.

  • Page 58: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. Full Screen Logo Show This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Set- tings are: Silent Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
  • Page 59 MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... 1. Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary de- pending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy”...
  • Page 60 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Try Other Boot Devices Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re- porting Technology) capability for the hard disks.
  • Page 61 This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: ®...
  • Page 62 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash protection function. Set- ting options: Enabled, Disabled.

  • Page 63: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM.
  • Page 64 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard the following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting Disabled allows users to con- figure these fields manually. CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup AGP Aperture Size This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.

  • Page 66: Power Management Features

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- agement Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup energy. The information stored in memory will be used to re store the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Auto BIOS determines the best mode automatically. Re-Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state.
  • Page 68 When set to Enabled, the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through an incoming call from the modem. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You... 1. You need to install a modem card supporting power on func- tion for “Resume On Ring” .
  • Page 69 Alarm Minute 00 ~ 59 Alarm Second 00 ~ 59 MSI Reminds You... If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it enters the operating system, before this function will work. USB Wakeup From S3 This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.

  • Page 70: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which al- lows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup Init. Graphics Adaptor Priority This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Set- ting options are: Internal VGA The system initializes the onboard VGA device. AGP/Int-VGA The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If an AGP card is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device.
  • Page 72 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.

  • Page 73: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you need to use a USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 74 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Load OnChip LAN BIOS This feature gives you the option to load the on-chip LAN BIOS or not. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. AC’97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be enabled;...
  • Page 75 BIOS Setup OnBoard Serial Port A/B These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port A (COM A)/Serial Port B (COM B). Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Auto, 3F8/COM1, 2F8/COM2, 3E8/COM3, 2E8/COM4, Disabled.
  • Page 76 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Midi IRQ Select The item is used to select the IRQ line for onboard Midi port. OnBoard Game Port This item is used to specify the address for the onboard game port. 3-26...

  • Page 77: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de- vices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’...

  • Page 78: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
  • Page 79 Users can specify preferred CPU core voltage (Vcore) in this field if CPU Vcore Adjust is preset to Yes. MSI Reminds You... Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.

  • Page 80: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS FEATURES menu. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Always, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup. MSI Reminds You... About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the setup menu.

  • Page 81: Load High Performance/Bios Setup Defaults

    Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance but may lead to a stability issue. MSI Reminds You... The option is for power or overclocking users only. Use of high performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the system performance.

  • Page 82: Appendix: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.

  • Page 83: Installing The Audio Driver

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function prop- erly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ®...
  • Page 84 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Click here Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option Click here...

  • Page 85: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6- channel audio setting in the software utility.
  • Page 86 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function c. 6-Channel mode for 5.1-Speaker Output d. Digital Audio Output Select or deselect “Default Phonejack” to decide which audio device that you wish to use as the audio output connectors. If “Default Phonejack” is selected, the speakers should be con- nected to the phonejacks on the S-Bracket.
  • Page 87 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phonejacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output When this mode is selected, it is recommended to attach the speakers to the Line Out connector on the back panel instead of the Line Out connector on the S-Bracket.
  • Page 88 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output When this mode is selected, plug the two front speakers to the Line Out connector on the back panel, and the other two rear speakers to the Line Out connector on the S-Bracket. Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel and S-Bracket when 4-Channel mode is selected.
  • Page 89 Line Out (Rear channels) Back Panel S-Bracket MSI Reminds You... If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio chan- nels when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and subwoofer audio...
  • Page 90 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Digital Audio Output When any Multi-Channel Audio Function mode is selected, you may also connect your speakers to the Optical or Coaxial SPDIF phonejack on the S-Bracket to exprience digital surround sound effect. Remove the plug from the optical SPIDF phonejack before insert- ing the fiber-optic cable, and read the following diagram and captions for the function of each phonejack on the S-Bracket.

  • Page 91: Use The Back Panel Only

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Use the Back Panel only In addition to a default 2-Channel analog audio output function, the audio connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-Channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back Panel:...
  • Page 92 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phonejacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel when 2-Channel mode is selected.
  • Page 93 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-Channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channels analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No.
  • Page 94 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the founction of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channels mode is selected. Line Out (Front channels) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels) 3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4-...

  • Page 95: Testing The Connected Speakers

    Rear Right Rear Left Center MSI Reminds You... 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select “6 channels mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4 channels mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.
  • Page 96 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel mode, if the sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels . Select this function A-15...

  • Page 97: Playing Karaok

    MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Playing KaraOK: Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right cornerof the screen.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Q: How do I know what MSI D-LED or D-bracket light mean? A: Please follow the special tech issue, http://www.msi.com.tw/support/ techexpress/special_tech/smartled.htm Q: I have got MSI Motherboard and when it says detecting drives, it detects them but says an error saying "Primary IDE Channel no 80 Conductor Cable Installed"...
  • Page 99 2. Try to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of MSI office near your place for new BIOS chip http:// www.msi.com.tw/contact/main.htm Q: Should I update my BIOS, once a new BIOS is released? A: A new BIOS is usually released due to the following reasons: 1.
  • Page 100 BIOS, unless you really have to. Q: How do I update the BIOS? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details. Q: How do I identify the BIOS version? A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version.
  • Page 101 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Q: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank. A: For AMI BIOS Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk. e.g. Rename A569MS23.ROM to AMIBOOT.ROM Insert this floppy disk in the floppy drive.

  • Page 102: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the system power flexibly.
  • Page 103 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard contents of frequently accessed RAM locations and the addresses where these data items are stored. Chipset A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related functions. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiv- ing data;...
  • Page 104 Glossary ECC Memory (Error Correcting Code Memory) A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and correcting the errors on the fly. EEPROM Acronym for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An EEPROM is a special type of PROM that can be erased by exposing it to an electrical charge. Like other types of PROM, EEPROM retains its contents even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 105 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. The IDE interface is known as the ATA (AT Attachment) specification.
  • Page 106 Glossary LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than 528 megabytes. A logical block address is a 28-bit value that maps to a specific cylinder-head-sector address on the disk. 28 bits allows sufficient variation to specify addresses on a hard disk up to 8.4 gigabytes in data storage capacity.
  • Page 107 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard PS/2 Port A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped with PS/2 ports so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a modem.

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