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MSI 645 Combo User Manual

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  • Page 1 645 Combo MS-6737 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-M6737X1-G22...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: Dec. 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

    Safety Instructions ..................iv Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 MSI Special Features ................1-5 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ................1-5 Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............1-7 Live Monitor™ ................1-7 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............... 1-8 PC Alert™...
  • Page 6 Back Panel ..................2-12 Mouse Connector ............... 2-12 Keyboard Connector ..............2-13 USB Connectors ................2-13 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ........2-14 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ............2-14 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ............2-15 Joystick/Midi Connector ............. 2-16 Audio Port Connectors ...............
  • Page 7 Standard CMOS Features ..............3-6 Advanced BIOS Features ..............3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ............... 3-12 Power Management Features ............. 3-14 PNP/PCI Configurations ..............3-18 Integrated Peripherals ................ 3-21 PC Health Status ................3-25 Frequency/Voltage Control ..............3-26 Set Supervisor/User Password ............3-28 Load Optimal/High Performance Defaults ..........

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 645 Combo (MS-6737 v1.X) ® ATX mainboard. The 645 Combo is based on SiS 645 & 962L chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad- ®...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications ® ® ® Supports Intel Pentium 4 /Celeron (Williamette 478/Northwood 478) proc- essors in the 478 pin package. FSB @ 400MHz, can be auto negotiated to 533MHz through BIOS for better system efficiency. Supports up to 2.8GHz or higher speed. Chipset ®...
  • Page 10 Getting Started - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 audio/game port - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) - 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional) Audio AC’97 link controller integrated in SiS962L.

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 2 962L JUSB2 PCI Slot 3 BIOS IDE 1 PCI Slot 4 SYSFA Codec IDE 2 PCI Slot 5 JFP2 FDD1 JAUD1 JFP1 PCI Slot 6 BATT JCD1 JBAT1 JDB1 645 Combo (MS-6737 v1.X) ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 12: Msi Special Features

    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 13: Live Bios™/Live Driver

    BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update 2” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • 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 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 15: D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)

    MS-6737 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 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: Pc Alert™ 4

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard 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 18 CPU and chipset. Right-click the mouse to select the skin you want to switch to. Cute MSI Reminds You... 1. The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hard- ware 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 20: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CPUFA, p.2-19 DIMM 1~2, p.2-7 SDIMM1~2, p.2-7 CONN1, p.2-10 Back Panel I/O, p.2-12 JPW1, p.2-11 JPW2, p.2-11 AGP Slot, p.2-25 JUSB1, p.2-22 JUSB2, p.2-22 PCI Slots, p.2-25 SYSFA, p.2-19 JFP2, p.2-20 JFP1, p.2-20 JCD1, p.2-17 JDB1, p.2-23 JAUD1, p.2-21...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 478

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-de- gree angle.

  • Page 23: 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: 1.
  • Page 24 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable NOTES...

  • Page 25: Memory

    (SDIMM 1~2) DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) MSI Reminds You... Make sure that you install only one type of memory modules (either SDR or DDR) at one time. DO NOT install both types at the same time. For security reason, the system will automati- cally power off if you simultaneously install SDR &...

  • Page 26: Ddr Module Combination

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

  • Page 27: Installing Sdr Modules

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

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard 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 29: Atx 12V Power Connector: Jpw1

    Hardware Setup ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. ATX 5V/12V Power Connector: JPW2 This 5V/12V power connector is used to provide power to the components on the mainboard. JPW1 JPW2 JPW1 Pin Definition JPW2 Pin Definition...

  • Page 30: Back Panel

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Midi/Joystick Parallel (Optional) Mouse Keyboard COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC Mouse Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ®...

  • Page 31: Keyboard Connector

    Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connec- ® ® tor 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 32: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.

  • Page 33: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Hardware Setup 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 34: 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 35: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, audio, LAN, USB Ports, and CPU/System fans. 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 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is for connection to CD-ROM audio.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufa/Sysfa

    GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. SENSOR +12V CPUFA SENSOR +12V SYSFA MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2-19...

  • Page 38: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1/Jfp2

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical con- ® nection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 Power Reset Switch Switch Power...

  • 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 Usb Connectors: Jusb1/Jusb2

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 ® (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel I/O Con- nectivity 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 41: D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: Jdb1

    Hardware Setup 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 42: Jumpers

    JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data 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 43: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and six 32-bit Master PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP Pro slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.

  • Page 44: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym 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 45: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup pro- gram 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 46: Entering Setup

    MS-6737 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 47: Control Keys

    The preset Optimal Defaults of the BIOS setup program provide opti- mal performance settings for all devices and the system. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.

  • Page 48: The Main Menu

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays eleven configurable func- tions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.

  • Page 50: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP 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 51 BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specifi- cation of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Type Select how to define the HDD parameters Cylinders Enter cylinder number Heads...

  • Page 52: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6737 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 setting enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Setting options: Disabled Shows the POST messages at boot.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Boot Sequence Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. 1st/2nd/3rd The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system. The settings are: IDE-0 The system will boot from the first HDD. IDE-1 The system will boot from the second HDD.
  • Page 54 Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup forth once. First A: will be done and then B: if it exists. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Security Option This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection that is implemented. Setting options are described below. Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.

  • Page 56: Advanced Chipset Features

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. CAS Latency The field controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Setting options: By SPD, 3T, 2.5T, 2T.
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup AGP Aperture Size The field selects the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. Aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.

  • Page 58: Power Management Features

    MS-6737 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/XP, select Enabled.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. S3/STR The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of system configuration and open applications/ files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy.
  • Page 60 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Set Wake Up Events Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. USB Wakeup From S1/S3 This setting allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S1 & S3 sleep state. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Wake Up By Keyboard From S3 The item specifies how the system will be awakened from power saving mode when input signal of the keyboard is detected.
  • Page 61 00 ~ 23 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. 3-17...

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    MS-6737 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 allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the: VGA Palette Snoop Action Bit Setting Disabled Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI VGA device’s palette registers.
  • Page 64 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to it.

  • Page 65: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Function This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. USB 2.0 Support This setting disables/enables the support for USB 2.0 technology. 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 66 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard vice is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 controller will be enabled; if not, the controller is disabled. Disable the function if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: Disabled and Auto.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup cally determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 3F8/COM1, 2F8/COM2, 3E8/COM3, 2E8/COM4, Auto. Onboard Parallel Port These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard parallel port. Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.

  • Page 68: Pc Health Status

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard 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 mecha- nism onboard. Vcore, +3.3V, +5.0V, +12V, -12V, -5.0V, Battery Voltage, System/CPU Fan Speed, System/CPU Temperature These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de- vices/components such as system voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

  • Page 69: Frequency/Voltage Control

    BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spec- trum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
  • Page 70 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard CPU Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Detect CPU FSB Clock This setting determines whether the CPU FSB frequency will be automati- cally detected by the BIOS or manually set by users.

  • Page 71: Set Supervisor/User Password

    FEATURES menu. If the Security 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 72: Load Optimal/High Performance 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 73: 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 74: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Installing the Audio Driver 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will run auto- matically and the setup screen will appear. 2. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers and follow the on-screen instruc- tions to complete the installation.

  • Page 75: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function...
  • Page 76 MS-6737 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 Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 77 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-Channel 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 78: 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 79 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...

  • Page 80: Playing Karaok

    MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. This function applies only to 2- channel audio operation, so make sure “2-Channel Mode” is selected in the “No.

  • Page 81: 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 used my MSI motherboard and got an error message, "Primary IDE Channel No 80 Conductor Cable Installed" while the system detected hard drives.
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 MS-6737 ATX Mainboard Q: After I flashed the BIOS and rebooted 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 85: 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 86 MS-6737 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 87 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 88 MS-6737 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 89 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 90 MS-6737 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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