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MS-6734 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard
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  • Page 1 KM4M Series MS-6734 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-M6734X1...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: June 2003 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

    CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........... ii Copyright Notice ..................iii Revision History ................... iii Technical Support ..................iii Safety Instructions ..................iv Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 Quick Components Guide ..............
  • Page 6 Serial Port Connector: COM1 ............2-13 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ............2-13 IEEE1394 Port ................2-14 VGA DB 15 Pin Connector ............2-14 Audio Port Connectors ............... 2-15 Connectors ..................2-16 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........... 2-16 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........... 2-17 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA1/SYSFA1 ........
  • Page 7 Standard CMOS Features ..............3-6 Advanced BIOS Features ..............3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ............... 3-11 Integrated Peripherals ................ 3-15 Power Management Features ............. 3-20 PNP/PCI Configurations ..............3-25 PC Health Status ................3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control ..............3-28 Load Fail-Safe/Optimzed Defaults ............3-29 Set Supervisor/User Password ............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX mainboard is based on Apollo KM400/400A North Bridge & VT8235/8237 South ® Bridge chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD Athlon™, Athlon™...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ ® processors Supports AMD Athlon XP 2800 & Barton Chipset KM400/400A North Bridge ® - Supports 200/266/333/400*MHz front side bus (*for KM400A only) - Supports DDR200/266/333/400* (*for KM400A only) - Supports AGP 4X and AGP 8X ®...
  • Page 10 Getting Started - 1 serial port and 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port - Vertical audio ports - 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack - 1 SPDIF output (1 x 3 pin) with housing - 8 USB ports (Front USB header x 2 set; USB connector x 4 on rear IO) - 3 ports with VIA 6306 PCI 1394 controller (2 ports on front;...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CPUFA1 Winbond 83697HF T:1394 port B:USB ports BIOS Top : LPT Bottom: COM A VGA port JPW1 KM400/400A T: RJ45 LAN jack B: USB ports Line-In Line-Out SYSFA1 VT6103 AGP Slot BATT PCI Slot 1 VT6306...
  • Page 12 2. Both MAC address & 1394 GUID are unique from the manufacturer’s default settings in the system BIOS. 3. Use the flash utility from MSI or Live Update from MSI’s website for BIOS update. In case the MAC address or 1394 GUID is lost, enter the MAC address or 1394 GUID in the utility from MSI’s...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    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 jump- ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on con- necting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 14: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFA1, p.2-18 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 CONN1, p.2-9 Back Panel FDD1, p.2-16 I/O, p.2-10 IDE1 IDE2, p.2-17 SYSFA1, p.2-18 J1, p.2-25 JBAT1, p.2-26 J1394_2, p.2-22 SW1/2, p.2-27 JAUD1, p.2-20 JIR1, p.2-24 JUSB1/2/3 , J1394_1, p.2-22 JCI1, p.2-24...

  • Page 15: 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 A 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 16: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 462

    MS-6734 M-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 17: 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 your CPU to dissipate the heat more effectively.

  • Page 18: Cpu Clock Frequency Selection Through Bios

    BIOS setup utility. To set the clock frequency for the installed CPU, refer to Frequency/ Voltage Control in Chapter 3. BIOS Setup. 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 19: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots. DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM1 &...

  • Page 20: Dimm Module Combination

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

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be- fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 22: Back Panel

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Mouse IEEE1394 (Optional) L-in L-out Keyboard Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard 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...

  • Page 25: Lan Jack (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM 1 The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM 1. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.

  • Page 26: Ieee1394 Port

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE1394 Port The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 port connects to IEEE1394 devices without external power. The IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics au- dio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.

  • Page 27: Audio Port Connectors

    Line In 1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out Mic In MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, RealTek ALC655 audio chip is provided as an option to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.

  • Page 28: Connectors

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 2-16...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufa1/Sysfa1

    CPUFA1 +12V SENSOR SYSFA1 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFA1 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 31: 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 Speaker Switch Power...

  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    Front Line Out (L) Front Line Out (R) Front Next (L) 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 33: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb2, Jusb3 & Jusb4(Reserved)

    Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB2, JUSB3 & JUSB4(reserved) The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2/3 that are com- ® pliant 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 34: Ieee 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2 The mainboard provides two 1394 pin headers that allow you to con- nect optional IEEE 1394 ports. J1394_2 J1394_1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground...

  • Page 35: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1

    Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Inter- connect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIF JSP1 JCD1 Connected to JSP1 SPDIF Bracket (optional) 2-23...

  • Page 36: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. ® JIR1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 Pin Definition Signal VCC5...

  • Page 37: Sm Bus Connector: J1

    Hardware Setup SM Bus Connector: J1 The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I C) Bus connector for users to connect to System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. J1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SMBDATA SMBCLK INT# (reserved) Cut pin PWR OK 2-25...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Clear Data Keep Data JBAT1 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 39: Cpu Frequency Jumpers: Sw1 & Sw2

    Hardware Setup CPU Frequency Jumpers: SW1 & SW2 These jumpers allow you to set the CPU frequency. SW1 & SW2 Short PIN#1-2 Short PIN#2-3 CPU Frequency 166MHz 133MHz 100MHz 2-27...

  • Page 40: Slots

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 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. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Entering Setup

    MS-6734 M-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. 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 44: Getting Help

    Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.

  • Page 45: The Main Menu

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu ® Once you enter Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.

  • Page 47: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually. If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6734 M-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. Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
  • Page 50 Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. 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”...
  • Page 51 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Setting options: On, Off. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Set- tings are described below: Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. System A password prompt appears every time when the com- puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

  • Page 52: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. 3-11...
  • Page 53 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Current FSB/DRAM/DDR Frequency These items show the current FSB/DRAM/DDR frequency. (read only) DRAM Clock This item is used to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. Settings: By SPD, 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz. DRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. Setting options: 2T, 3T. DRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM.
  • Page 55 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1G.

  • Page 56: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard 1394 Chip (optional) This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Set- ting options: Enabled and Disabled. VIA OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: IDE DMA Transfer Access This item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard Drive.
  • Page 57 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with sup- port for two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup VIA-3058 AC97 Audio Auto allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using any audio device. If so, the onboard audio controller will be enabled. If not, the onboard audio controller will be disabled. If you want to use different controller cards to connect audio connectors, set the field to Disabled.
  • Page 59 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup ECP Mode Use DMA The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following mes- sage will appear: “ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel 3 or 1.
  • Page 61 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Power Management Setup 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, select Yes.
  • Page 62 BIOS Setup to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Power Management Option This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three op- tions for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management.
  • Page 63 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming form S3. Options: Auto, Yes, No. After AC Power Lost This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
  • Page 64 The field specifies the time for Resume By RTC Alarm. Format is <hour> <minute><second>. 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.
  • Page 65 MSI Reminds You... IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/ O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the oper- ating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur.

  • Page 66: 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 al- lows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 67 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ.

  • Page 68: 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. CPU Warning Temperature This item is used to specify a thermal limit for CPU. If CPU temperature reaches the specified limit, the system will issue a warning which allows you to prevent the CPU overheat problem.

  • Page 69: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed DIMM/PCI bus. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).

  • Page 70: Load Fail-Safe/Optimzed Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for op- timal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 71: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Security Option is set to System, 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: 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 ALC655 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.

  • Page 73: Installing The Audio Driver

    (Please note the screen below might be different depending on the different mainboard you purchased.) 2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers. MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under con- tinuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the pro- gram screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.
  • Page 74 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 3. Click Next to start installing files into the system. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Select thi s opti on...

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

    MS-6734 M-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 76 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function...
  • Page 77 MS-6734 M-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 phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 78 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No.
  • Page 79 Out function when 4-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected. MSI Reminds You... If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio chan- nels when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and subwoofer audio...

  • Page 80: Testing The Connected Speakers

    Front Left Rear Right Rear Left Subwoofer MSI Reminds You... 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the...
  • Page 81 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard 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 A-10...

  • Page 82: 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. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Playing KaraOK 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How do I know that the product that I have is from MSI? All MSI product starts with the character MS-XXXX or Marketing Name (MS-XXXX) wherein XXXX refers to numbers. You should be able to find the Model number in between the PCI slots. For Example: MS-6368 or 845E Max (MS-6566E).
  • Page 84 If problem still persists, you would need to purchase new BIOS chip from Websites like www.flashbios.org where you can order a new BIOS or you can also contact MSI office near your place to purchase new BIOS chip. Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/contact/contact.htm.
  • Page 85 CPU type. 3. For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4. Where can I find MSI developed software such as Fuzzy Logic or PC Alert? Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/software/swr/ spt_swr_list.php. Where can I find the manual? 1.
  • Page 86 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. Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/contact/main.htm. Should I update my BIOS, once a new BIOS is released? 1.
  • Page 87 3. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/sup- port/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=3. 4. For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4. 5. For MSI special product like bluetooth or TV tuner, refer to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php? part=5. How can I know what CPU my motherboard supports? 1.
  • Page 88 How can I find MSI distributor in my country? Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/contact/where2buy/. Select the country & you will find MSI distributor in that country. If in case you cannot find the country listed, then it means MSI still don’t have dis- tributor in the said country.
  • Page 89 - Move the PCI card to different PCI slots. - Update the card BIOS or drivers. - Update the motherboard BIOS. What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard? Update the video driver.

  • Page 90: 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 91 MS-6734 M-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 92 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 93 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard GUID (Global Unique ID) A 1394 device unique identifier which is comprised of a company ID and a chip ID. 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.
  • Page 94 Glossary ing system and a communications link. These individual PCs and devices on a LAN are known as “nodes”, and are connected by cables to access data and devices anywhere on the LAN, so that many users can share expensive devices and data. LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than 528 megabytes.
  • Page 95 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard ports PnP and a PnP expansion card are required. POST (Power On Self Test) During booting up your system, the BIOS executes a series of diagnostic tests, include checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if they are properly connected and operating.

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