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- Page 1 Super Q965/Q963 MS-9643 (V1.X) Mainboard G52-96431X5...
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Page 2: Trademarks
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit th e MSI web site at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information. -
Page 3: 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 equip- ment from overheating. -
Page 4: Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy Thank you for choosing MSI. To understand your rights and enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the following carefully: 1. Before using MSI products please read the user’s manual and follow the instructions exactly. 2. When sending in damaged products for repair, please attach an RMA applica- tion form. -
Page 5: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Th is eq u ip men t h as 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 in a residential installation. -
Page 6: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement... - Page 8 viii...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Copyright Notice ..................... ii Trademarks ......................ii Revision History ..................... ii Technical Support ....................ii Safety Instructions ....................iii Warranty Policy ....................iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............ v WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ....... vi Chapter 1 Getting Started ................ - Page 10 Golden Finger .................... 2-18 PCI/ISA Golden Finger ................. 2-18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................3-1 Entering Setup ..................... 3-2 Control Keys ..................3-3 Getting Help ..................3-3 General Help <F1> ................3-3 The Menu Bar ....................3-4 Main ......................3-5 Advanced ....................
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-9643 PCI/ISA Single Board Computer from MSI. ® Based on the innovative Intel Q965/Q963 & ICH8 con- trollers for optimal system efficiency, the MS-9643 ac- ® ® commodates the latest Intel... -
Page 12: Mainboard Specifications
MS-9643 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ® ® ® ® Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium 4/Pentium D/Celeron D processors in Socket LGA775 - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pinheader - Supports Intel Dual Core Technology Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset ®... - Page 13 Getting Started Connectors Bracket I/O - 1 PS/2 mouse/keyboard port - 1 or 2 Gb LAN ports (optional) - 1 VGA port Onboard Pinheaders - 1 front panel pinheader - 1 front audio pinheader - 2 universal serial ports (COM2 supports RS232; COM1 supports RS232, RS422, RS485) - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IDE connector...
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Page 14: Mainboard Layout
MS-9643 Mainboard Mainboard Layout MS-9643 (v1.X) Single Board Computer... -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 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 16: Quick Components Guide
MS-9643 Mainboard Quick Components Guide Bracket I/O, IDE1, p.2-9 p.2-8 C OM 1 /2 , p.2-11 JAUD1, p.2-13 J1, p.2-15 (optional) JRT1, p.2-9 F_USB1/2, p.2-14 SATA1/2, p.2-10 JBAT1, p.2-16 JPWD1, p.2-16 JP1/2/3, p.2-17 DIMM Slots, p.2-6 CPU_FAN1, p.2-11 JFP1, p.2-12 CPU, p.2-3 JPW1, p.2-7... -
Page 17: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) ® ® ® ® This mainboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium 4/Pentium D/Celeron processors in LGA 775 package. When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have a CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the computer. -
Page 18: Cpu Installation
MS-9643 Mainboard CPU Installation When integrating a Pentium 4 processor-based system, be sure to take the proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Consider using ground straps, gloves, ED mats, or other protective measures to avoid damaging the processor and other electrical components in the system. Do not touch socket sensitive contacts. -
Page 19: Cooler Installation
Hardware Setup Close the socket by 1. Close the Load Plate 2. While pressing down lightly on Load Plate, engage the Load Lever. 3. Secure Load Lever with Load Plate tab under retention tab of Load Lever. Cooler Installation This processor has to fit a special cooling fan. When the processor runs, it will increase the internal ambient temperature. -
Page 20: Memory
MS-9643 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC Dual-Channel DDR2 800 (for Q965 only) / 667 / 533 DIMM slots and supports up to 2GB system memory. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Installing DDR2 Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. -
Page 21: Power Supply
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. JPW1 JPW 1 Pin Definition SIGNAL... -
Page 22: Bracket I/O
MS-9643 Mainboard Bracket I/O Mouse/ Keyboard VGA Port LAN1 LAN2 (Optional) (Optional) Mouse/Keyboard Connector ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. VGA Connector The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection Activity Indicator Link Indicator... -
Page 23: Connectors
Hardware Setup Connectors Temperature Sensor Connector: JRT1 This connector is used to connect an external temperature sensor. ATA133 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices. -
Page 24: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1, Sata2
MS-9643 Mainboard Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATA II interface ports and support SATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications. SATA2 SATA1 Important... -
Page 25: Fan Power Connector: Cpu_Fan1
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1 The fan power connector supports system cooling fan with +12V. 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 26: Front Panel Connector: Jfp1
MS-9643 Mainboard Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. Chassis Reset Power On Speaker Button Button JFP1 Power Power JFP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL FUNCTION PIN GROUP Power No Connection PLED... -
Page 27: Front Audio Connector: Jaud1
Hardware Setup Front Audio Connector: JAUD1 (optional) The JAUD1 is used to connect an optional audio bracket that provides extra front panel audio IO jacks. JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL LINE_IN_R MIC_IN_R LINE_IN_L MIC_IN_L LINE_OUT_R MIC_IN_JD LINE_OUT_L LINE_IN_JD LINE_OUT_JD 2-13... -
Page 28: Front Usb Connectors: F_Usb1, F_Usb2
MS-9643 Mainboard Front USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) ® that are compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity 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, mo- dems and the like. -
Page 29: Parallel Port Header: J1
Hardware Setup Parallel Port Header: J1 The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 30: Jumpers
MS-9643 Mainboard Jumpers Clear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1 The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. You can clear BIOS password by shorting this jumper with a jumper cap while the system is off. Then restart the system. Be sure to remove the jumper cap to return to normal operation on next boot. Avoid clearing the password while the system is on;... -
Page 31: Com1 Jumpers: Jp1, Jp2, Jp3
Hardware Setup COM1 Jumpers: JP1, JP2, JP3 These jumpers specify the COM1 function. RS-232 (JP3: 1-2 JP2: 1-3, 2-4 JP3 JP2 JP1 JP1: 1-3, 2-4) RS-422 (JP3: 3-4 JP2: 3-5, 4-6 JP1: 3-5, 4-6) JP3 JP2 JP1 RS-485 (JP3: 5-6 JP2: 3-5, 4-6 JP3 JP2 JP1 JP1: 3-5, 4-6) -
Page 32: Golden Finger
MS-9643 Mainboard Golden Finger PCI/ISA Golden Finger This PCI/ISA SBC board has two edge connectors on it - one for the PCI bus and one for the ISA bus. PCI/ISA Golden Finger 2-18... -
Page 33: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Chapter 3 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: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. -
Page 34: Entering Setup
MS-9643 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 <F1> key to enter Setup. Press F1 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 35: Control Keys
BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item <Enter> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a <Esc>... -
Page 36: The Menu Bar
MS-9643 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features available on your system’s chipset. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords. -
Page 37: Main
BIOS Setup Main Date (mm:dd:yy) The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Time (hh:mm:ss) The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. IDE Channel 0/1 Master, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave [Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. - Page 38 MS-9643 Mainboard [Tranfer Mode] Selects the method for transferring the data between the hard disk and system memory [Ultra DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA Base/Extended/Total Memory The three items show the memory status of the system. (Read-only)
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Page 39: Advanced
BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced BIOS Features... - Page 40 MS-9643 Mainboard CPU Feature Thermal Management This setting specifies the thermal technologies implemented in the Pentium M processor. TM2 Bus Ratio / TM2 Bus VID These settings specify the multiplier and VID values used by the processor in TM2 (Thermal Monitor 2) mode. Limit CPUID MaxVal This setting controls the Max CPUID extended function value.
- Page 41 BIOS Setup Quick Power On Self Test Select [Enabled] to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self- test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you nor- mally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work.
- Page 42 MS-9643 Mainboard Small Logo(EPA) Show This item enables you to show the EPA logo (brand specific graphics) on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Disabled] Shows the normal POST screen at boot. [Enabled] Shows a still image (EPA logo) on the screen at boot. 3-10...
- Page 43 BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features System BIOS Cacheable Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA peripherals.
- Page 44 MS-9643 Mainboard of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the graphics processor and the operating system. Init Display First This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. 3-12...
- Page 45 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard Device Onboard LAN 1 / 2 These settings disable/enable the onboard Ethernet controller. Onboard LAN 1 / 2 Boot ROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. 3-13...
- Page 46 MS-9643 Mainboard PCI-E Compliancy Mode This setting specifies the compliancy mode of the PCI-Express ports (1.0 or 1.0a). Legacy Mode Support Operatin g systems with "legacy su pport" can detect and use leg acy hardware. Legacy support is required in the BIOS for a USB keyboard or USB mouse to operate in any of the MS-DOS mode phases.
- Page 47 BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Standard Parallel Port [EPP] Enhanced Parallel Port [ECP] Extended Capability Port [ECP + EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP].
- Page 48 MS-9643 Mainboard Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Manage- ment Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select [Enabled]. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
- Page 49 BIOS Setup [Min Saving] Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Hour [Max Saving] Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Min [User Define] Allows end users to configure each mode separately. Video Off Method This setting determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Video Off In Suspend This option enables the monitor to be turned off during the suspend mode.
- Page 50 MS-9643 Mainboard PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to [Enabled], the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the item back to [Disabled] automatically.
- Page 51 BIOS Setup VGA Palette Snoop Bit Setting Action Di sabl ed Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI VGA device’s palette registers. Enabled Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA devices to be identical.
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Page 52: Boot
MS-9643 Mainboard Boot Hard Disk Boot Priority This setting allows users to set the boot priority of the specified hard disk devices. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in the priority list. -
Page 53: Security
BIOS Setup Security Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Set User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. BIOS Protect This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. -
Page 54: System
MS-9643 Mainboard System System Summary These items show the hardware specifications of your system. Read only. 3-22... - Page 55 BIOS Setup Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. Available options are: [All Errors] The system stops when any error is detected.
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Page 56: Pc Health
MS-9643 Mainboard PC Health Smart CPUFan Temperature Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU climbs up to the selected temperature setting, the system will automatically increase the speed of the CPU fan to cool down the overheated CPU. CPUFan Tolerance Value You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart CPUFan Temperature item. -
Page 57: Exit
BIOS Setup Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.