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MSI MS-6764 User Manual

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MS-6764 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
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  • Page 1 KT2 Combo MS-6764 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-M6764X1-K01...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    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-6764 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    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

    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™ ............1-6 Live Monitor™ ................1-7 D-Bracket (Optional) ..............1-8 PC Alert™...
  • Page 6 Back Panel ..................2-10 Mouse Connector ............... 2-10 Keyboard Connector ..............2-11 USB 2.0 Connectors ..............2-11 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ........2-12 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ............2-12 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ............2-13 Joystick/Midi Connectors ............2-14 Audio Port Connectors ...............
  • Page 7 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 ............... 3-12 Power Management Features ............. 3-17 PNP/PCI Configurations ..............3-21 Integrated Peripherals ................ 3-23 PC Health Status ................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing KT2 Combo (MS-6764 v1. X) ATX mainboard. The KT2 Combo is based on VIA KT266A ® & VT8235 chipsets and provides six USB 2.0 ports for high- speed data transmission. Designed to fit the advanced AMD ®...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ ® processors. Supports 600MHz up to 2600+ MHz processor and higher. Chipset KT266A chipset (522 BGA) ® - FSB @200/266MHz. - AGP 4X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.
  • Page 10 Getting Started - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR - 1 audio/game port - SPDIF output (1 x 3) with housing (Optional) - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) Audio Chip integrated (6-channel S/W audio) - Direct Sound AC97 Audio...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    PCI Slot 1 BIOS PCI Slot 2 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 3 VT8235 SFAN1 PCI Slot 4 JBAT1 Codec IDE 1 PCI Slot 5 BATT IDE 2 JLED PCI Slot 6 JUSB2 JUSB3 JAUD1 JFP1 JFP2 KT2 Combo (MS-6764 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

    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 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 (Optional)

    MS-6764 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: Pc Alert™ 4

    MS-6764 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. C u t e MSI Reminds You... The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.

  • Page 19: Cpu Thermal Protection

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU platform. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the mechanism senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down the system and the CPU temperature will then drop down and resume normal.

  • Page 20: 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 jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 21: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CFAN1, p.2-17 CPU, p.2-4 DDR DIMMs, p.2-6 SDR DIMMs, p.2-6 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 JWR1, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-15 JPW1, p.2-9 J10, p.2-18 AGP Slot, p.2-26 J3, p.2-18 PCI Slots, p.2-26 SFAN1, p.2-17 SW3, p.2-25 JBAT1, p.2-24...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports AMD Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 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 23: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 462

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding Pull the lever sideways away 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.

  • Page 24: Installing Amd Athlon Cpu (Socket 462) Cooler Set

    4. Connect the fan to the power sup- ply connector provided on your mainboard. MSI Reminds You... Please apply some heat sink paste on top of CPU to dissipate the heat more effectively.

  • Page 25: Memory

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600 DDR SDRAM or two 168-pin unbuffered PC100/133 SDRAM and supports the memory size up to 2GB. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. SDR DIMM Slots...

  • Page 26: Installing Ddr Modules

    2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

  • Page 27: Sdr Dimm Module Combination

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard SDR Module Combination At least one DIMM module should be installed on the motherboard. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. The single-/double- sided memory modules that each DIMM slot supports are listed as below:...

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 29: Back Panel

    MS-6764 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 mouse.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B

    MS-6764 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 32: 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 33: Joystick/Midi Connectors

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Joystick/Midi Connector 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 connec- tor for microphones.

  • Page 34: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply 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 2-15...

  • Page 35: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD- ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.
  • Page 36 CFAN1 SENSOR +12V SFAN1 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 37: Cd-In Connector: J10

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: J10 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.

  • Page 38: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    Hardware Setup 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. Power Power Switch JFP1 Reset...

  • Page 39: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the ® front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 40: D-Bracket Connector: Jled

    Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED The mainboard comes with a JLED 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 41: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb2/Jusb3

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB2/JUSB3 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2 & JUSB3 ® (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,...
  • Page 42 Hardware Setup To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: 1. Take out the USB2.0 Bracket and D-Bracket™ 2 (optional accessories upon request). 2. Locate the blue USB pinheader (JUSB2) and yellow USB pinheader (JUSB3) on the motherboard. 3. Connect the USB 2.0 bracket to the blue JUSB2 pinheader, and D-Bracket™ 2 to the yellow JUSB3 pinheader.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. 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 44: Fsb Clock Override Jumper: Sw3

    Hardware Setup FSB Clock Override Jumper: SW3 This jumper provides 100MHz and 133MHz Front Side Bus frequency selection. Changing the PSB (Processor System Bus) speed using this jumper may result in unsupported timing configurations. Please make sure the BIOS timings are configured properly for the processor speed. FSB = 133MHz FSB = 100MHz 2-25...

  • Page 45: Slots

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and six 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots 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 46: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup 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 47: 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 48: Entering Setup

    MS-6764 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...

  • Page 49: 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 <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...

  • Page 50: The Main Menu

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear 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 51 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 52: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6764 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 53 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 54: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6764 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. Settings...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device 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. IDE-2 The system will boot from the third HDD.
  • Page 56 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ARMD USB RMD-FDD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as a floppy drive. The system will boot from USB-interfaced ARMD USB RMD-HDD device, such as MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive.
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup Primary Display This configures the primary subsystem in the computer. Available options: Mono (monochrome), CGA40x25, CGA80x25, VGA/EGA, Absent. Password Check 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 58 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Option Description Disabled The specified ROM is not copied to RAM. Enabled The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for faster system performance. Cached The contents of specified ROM are not only copied to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be writ- ten to and read from cache memory.

  • Page 59: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Control Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. Current Host Clock This item shows the current CPU frequency. Configure SDRAM Timing by Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 60 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Pulse Width, RAS to CAS Delay and SDRAM Bank Interleave automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting User allows users to configure these fields manually. SDRAM Frequency Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed SDRAM.
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup SDRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To use the feature, you need to define the burst length, which is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location.
  • Page 62 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Manual AGP Comp. Driving This item specifies an AGP driving force. AGP Fast Write This field enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without passing anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed.

  • Page 63: Power Management Features

    BIOS Setup 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 Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes.
  • Page 64 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Auto BIOS determines the best mode automatically. Call VGA 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. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup CPU Critical Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: On/Off The power button functions as normal power off button.
  • Page 66 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 1. You need to install a modem card supporting power on func- tion for “Wake Up On Ring” function. 2. For “Wake-Up Key” function, the option “Specific Key” re- fers to the password you specify in the “Wake-Up Password”...

  • Page 67: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 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 68 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Settings range from 32 to 248 at a 32 increment. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability.

  • Page 69: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Controller This setting controls the on-chip IDE controller. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both. OnBoard LAN This setting disables/enables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. OnBoard LAN P.M.E. This setting determines whether the activity of P.M.E. (Power Manage- ment Event) will activate the onboard LAN controller.
  • Page 70 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard OnChip USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. Setting options: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you need to use any USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup IR Pin Select Set to IRRX/IRTX when using an internal IR module connected to the IR header. Set to SINB/SOUTB when connecting an IR adapter to COM B. Parallel Port This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
  • Page 72 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard OnBoard Game Port This item is used to specify the address for the onboard game port. Settings: Disabled, 200h, 208h. 3-26...

  • Page 73: 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. Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

  • Page 74: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard 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 75 BIOS Setup 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. DDR Voltage (V) Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.

  • Page 76: Set Supervisor/User Password

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard 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.
  • Page 77 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 78: 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 79: Installing The Audio Driver

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
  • Page 80 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Click here Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option Click here...

  • Page 81: Attaching Speakers

    MS-6764 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 82 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 2-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line In Description: Line Out, Line In and MIC functions all exist under 2-channel configuration. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Description: Line In is converted to Line Out function under 4-channel configuration.
  • Page 83 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen. Select any surround sound effect you prefer from the “Environment” pull- down menu under the Sound Effect tab.
  • Page 84 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Select the multi-channel operation you prefer from No. of Speakers. Click OK.

  • Page 85: Testing The Connected Speakers

    MS-6764 ATX Mainboard Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.

  • Page 86: Playing Karaok

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. The function is applied only for 2-channel audio operation, so make sure “2 channels mode” is selected in the “No.

  • Page 87: 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 88 A: Please refer to the following suggestions: 1. Try the BIOS boot recovery feature as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 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...
  • Page 89 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 90 MS-6764 ATX Mainboard 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. Q: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank.

  • Page 91: 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 92 MS-6764 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 93 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 94 MS-6764 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 95 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 96 MS-6764 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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