MSI MS-6533 User Manual
MSI MS-6533 User Manual

MSI MS-6533 User Manual

Ms-6533/g micro atx mainboard
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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6533/G Micro ATX Mainboard
Version 1.0
G52-MA00502
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  • Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6533/G Micro ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00502...
  • Page 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6533/G Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Edition Dec. 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
  • 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

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specification ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 Quick Components Guide ..............1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............. 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures ............2-2 Installing the CPU Fan ..............2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........
  • Page 6 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........... 2-14 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............... 2-15 Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 ..........2-15 Modem-In Connector: JMD1 ............2-15 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA ........2-16 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......... 2-17 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD .......... 2-18 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB2 ........
  • Page 7 Set Supervisor/User Password ............3-30 Glossary ....................G-1...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Thank you for purchasing the MS-6533/G Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-6533/G consists of two superior computer mainboards: MS-6533 & MS- 6533G. The MS-6533 is based on SiS645 HMAL & the MS-6533G is based on SiS650 IGUI HMAL for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced...
  • Page 9: Mainboard Specification

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors in the 478 pin package. ® ® Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz and up. Chipset 645/650 HMAL/IGUI HMAL (702-pin BGA) ® - High performance host interface (400MHz). - 64 bit performance DDR 333 (SiS 645 only)/DDR 266/DDR 200 memory controller.
  • Page 10 Getting Started On-Board IDE An IDE controller on the SiS961 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66/33 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices. On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    JCOM2 (optional) Top : 645/650 Game port Bottom: Line-Out BIOS Line-In AGP Slot Winbond W83697HF BATT PCI Slot 1 RealTek JMD1 RTL8100L (optional) SYSFA PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Codec JAUD JIR1 JBAT1 JFP1 JFP2 MS-6533/G Micro ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 12: Quick Components Guide

    Getting Started Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference ATX Power Supply/JPW1 ATX power connectors See p. 2-7 JKBMS1 Mouse/keyboard connector See p. 2-8 USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-9 COM A & COM B Serial port connector See p.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® ® The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
  • Page 15: 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 dissi- pate 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- mechanism on the motherboard.
  • Page 16: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure

    Chapter 2 C o n n e c t t h e f a n p o w e r c a b l e f r o m t h e m o u n t e d f a n t o t h e 3-p i n f a n p o w e r c o n n e c t o r o n t h e b o a r d .
  • Page 17: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 4 memory banks. You can install DDR333/PC2700 (SiS 645 only), DDR200/PC1600 or DDR266/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle.
  • Page 18: Ddr Module Combination

    Chapter 2 DDR Module Combination You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The number of pins on either side of the breaks are different.
  • Page 19: 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: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.
  • Page 20: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Midi/Joystick Mouse (optional) Keyboard COM A L-out L-in MIC COM B (or optional VGA port) Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for ®...
  • Page 21: Keyboard Connector: Jkbms1

    Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA No connection Ground Keyboard Clock...
  • Page 22: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B

    Chapter 2 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B For SiS 645 chipset, two serial ports COM A and COM B are provided. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices to them. For SiS 650 chipset, one 9-pin male DIN serial port COM A and one 9-pin JCOM2 pin header are supplied.
  • Page 23: Joystick/Midi Connectors

    Hardware Setup Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
  • Page 24: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Chapter 2 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 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 25: Connectors

    Hardware Setup 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 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J8 This connector is connected to 2-pin connector chassis switch.
  • Page 26: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.
  • Page 27: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1

    Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. Modem-In Connector: JMD1 The connector is for modem with internal audio connector. JAUX1 JCD1 Phone_In JMD1 Mono_Out...
  • Page 28: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufa/Sysfa

    Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA The CPUFA (processor fan) & SYSFA (system fan) support system cool- ing fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
  • Page 29: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    Hardware Setup Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. Users can choose either the JFP1 or the ® JFP2 depending on their needs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
  • Page 30: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD You can connect an optional audio connector to the Front Panel Audio ® Header. JAUD is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits AUD_MIC_BIAS...
  • Page 31: Front Usb Connector: Jusb1 Or Jusb2

    Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB2 The mainboard provides one front Universal Serial Bus connector for users to connect to USB devices. Users can choose either the JUSB1 or the ® JUSB2 depending on their needs. The JUSB1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
  • Page 32: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    Chapter 2 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules and is ® compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Signal...
  • Page 33: Jumpers

    Hardware Setup Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
  • Page 34: Slots

    Chapter 2 Slots The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
  • Page 35: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup 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 PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2...
  • Page 36: 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 37: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 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. Press DEL to enter SETUP 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 38: Getting Help

    BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high- lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 39: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system performance.
  • Page 41: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.
  • Page 43: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from the first HDD.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Typematic Rate Setting This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re- porting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an oppor- tunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
  • Page 47: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Advanced DRAM Control 1 Press <Enter>...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or slower memory. Setting options: Safe Mode, Normal Mode, Fast Mode, Turbo Mode, Ultra Mode. CAS Latency Setting When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing.
  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals SiS OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Internal PCI/IDE This setting enables or disables the internal primary and secondary PCI & IDE controllers. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO 3-14...
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 SiS-7013 S/W Modem This setting enables or disables the SiS-7013 S/W modem. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. System Share Memory Size (for SiS650 chipset only) For SiS650 chipset, the system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. Setting options: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup IrDA IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port ASKIR Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port RxD, TxD Active This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR pe- ripheral in use. Setting options: Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo, Lo/Hi, Lo/Lo. IR Transmission Delay This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while converting to receiving mode.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 EPP mode simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP + EPP” will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. EPP Mode Select The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/ writes per sector the drive can support.
  • Page 55: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- agement Interface) Function.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Video Off Option This setting is used to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down. Setting options: Always On Always turn on. Suspend -> Off During suspend mode, the monitor will shut down. Susp, Stby->Off During suspend or standby mode, the monitor will shut down.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Power Button Override Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state. The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant Off. Power/Sleep LED This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate the sleep state.
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from power sav- ing modes. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Note: IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur.
  • Page 59: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture.
  • Page 61: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU Warning Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warn- ing mechanism will be activated.
  • Page 62: Frequency/Voltage Control

    BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control This section describes how to set the CPU FSB frequency, spread spectrum, clock ratio etc. CPU Clock Ratio End users can overclock the processor by specifying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this field. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed DIMM/PCI bus.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock This setting controls the clock speed of the CPU Host (FSB)/SDRAM memory bus/PCI bus on the motherboard. 3-28...
  • Page 64: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for opti- mal performance of the mainboard.
  • Page 65: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.

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