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MSI MS-96B3 Manual

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  • Page 1 MS-96B3 (V2.X) Mainboard...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver up- dates and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com...

  • 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: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-96B3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ......................ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ......................ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-96B3 v2.X Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative AMD ® RS690E & SB600 con- trollers for optimal system efficiency, the MS-96B3 ac- commodates the latest AMD ®...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Proce ssor - AMD Athlon 64 (Dual Core), Athlon 64 X2 (Quad Core) processor in Socket AM2 - 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Smart Fan Speed Control - Hyper Transport supporting speed up to 1 GHz (2000MT/s)
  • Page 11 Getting Started Connectors Rear I/O - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 serial ports - 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 D-Sub VGA port - 1 HDMI port Onboard Connector - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports) - 2 audio pinheaders - 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)

  • Page 12: Mainboard Layout

    PCI _EX3 A MD BATT S B6 00 PCI 1 S YS FA N2 S PD OUT1 JU SB 2 J US B1 J AU D1 JA UD 2 S P DI N1 J BAT1 JFP 1 MS-96B3 v2.X Micro-ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Quick Components Guide

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Quick Components Guide Back Panel I/O, p.2-8 JP2, JP3, p.2-15 DIMM Slots, p.2-6 ATX1, p.2-7 JPW1, p.2-7 CPU, p.2-3 J6, p.2-9 CPUFAN1, p.2-12 SYSFAN1, p.2-12 SATA1~4, p.2-10 PCI-Class Slots, p.2-16 JFP1, p.2-12 SYSFAN2, p.2-12 JBAT1, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-14 JUSB1~2, p.2-13...

  • Page 15: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

  • Page 16: Cpu Installation For Socket 478

    MS-96B3 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever s ideways away Sliding from the socket. Make sure to 90 degree...
  • Page 17 Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

  • Page 18: Memory

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Memory These DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Installing Memory Modules 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Flip open the retaining clip at each side of the DIMM slot.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. pin 13 To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.

  • Page 20: Back Panel

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Back Panel LAN2 LAN1 M ou se Keyboard Serial Ports USB Ports USB Ports VGA Port HDMI Port M ouse/Keyboard ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs.

  • Page 21: Connector

    Hardware Setup Connector Digital IO Connector: J6 The J6 is designed to connect the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL VCC5F N_GPO3 N_GPO1 N_GPO2 N_GPO0 N_GPI3 N_GPI1 N_GPI2 N_GPI0 SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. JSPI1 Pin Definition Description...
  • Page 22 MS-96B3 Mainboard Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA II device. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
  • Page 23 Hardware Setup S/PDIF-In Connector: SPDIN1 (Optional) S/PDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIN1 SPDIF-In SPDOUT1 SPDIF-Out S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) 2-11...
  • Page 24 MS-96B3 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always 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 25 Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 ® This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con- necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL...
  • Page 26 MS-96B3 Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with ® Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 HD Audio Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION MIC_L Microphone - Left channel...

  • Page 27: Jumper

    Hardware Setup Jumper Serial Port Power Jumper: JP2, JP3 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. +12V Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.

  • Page 28: Slot

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Entering Setup

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen 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 31 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>...

  • Page 32: The Menu Bar

    MS-96B3 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. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

  • Page 33: Main

    BIOS Setup Main AM I BIOS, Processor, System M emory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. System Time The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. System Date The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Advanced CPU Configuration These items show the advanced specifications of your CPU. Read only.
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup PowerNow This setting enables/disables the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PPS, and _PCT objects. AMD Overclocking Configuration Processor Frequency M ultiplier 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. Processor Voltage This setting controls the CPU voltage.
  • Page 36 MS-96B3 Mainboard IDE Configuration Third/Fourth IDE 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. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / 2 Address Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
  • Page 38 MS-96B3 Mainboard Hardware Health Configuration These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. Fan Type Setting This setting specifies the pin numbers of the CPU fan power connector.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup ACPI Settings General ACPI Configuration Suspend M ode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your oper- ating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are: [S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.
  • Page 40 MS-96B3 Mainboard [S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of system configuration and open appli- cations/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”...

  • Page 41: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration 3-13...
  • Page 42 MS-96B3 Mainboard Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes- sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo. W hen it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( -¯ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <->...

  • Page 44: Security

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Security Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password.

  • Page 45: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset NorthBridge Configuration These items show the DRAM timing. Read only. 3-17...
  • Page 46 MS-96B3 Mainboard South Bridge Configuration USB 1.1 OCHI Controllers, USB 2.0 EHCI Controller This settings allow you to enable/disable the onboard USB1.1/ 2.0 controller. AM D 690E Configuration 3-18...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics M ode The field allows you to select whether the UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) or Sideport (Local Frame Buffer) memory allocated for video memory. UMA Frame Buffer Size The field specifies the size of the system memory allocated for video memory.
  • Page 48 MS-96B3 Mainboard Onboard Peripherals Configuration Onboard LAN OPTROM The setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. 3-20...

  • Page 49: Power

    BIOS Setup Power Power M anagement/APM Setting to [Enabled] will activate an Adcanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.

  • Page 50: Exit

    MS-96B3 Mainboard Exit Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

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