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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6340M Micro-ATX Mainboard
Version 5.0
G52-MA00449
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  • Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6340M Micro-ATX Mainboard Version 5.0 G52-MA00449...
  • Page 2 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-6340M Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
  • Page 3 Edition September 2001 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 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Mainboard Features --------------------------------------------------- Mainboard Layout----------------------------------------------------- Quick Components Guide-------------------------------------------- Chapter 2: HARDWARE SETUP Central Processing Unit: CPU--------------------------------------- CPU Installation Procedures----------------------------------- CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure----------------------- Memory----------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Installation Procedures-------------------------------- Memory Population Rules--------------------------------------- Power Supply----------------------------------------------------------- ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JWR1------------------------- Back Panel-------------------------------------------------------------- Mouse Connector: JKBMS1------------------------------------ Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1---------------------------------...
  • Page 6 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1---------------------------------- 2-10 Joystick/Midi Connectors--------------------------------------- 2-11 Audio Port Connectors------------------------------------------- 2-11 USB Connectors-------------------------------------------------- 2-12 VGA DB 15 Pin Connector------------------------------------- 2-13 Connectors-------------------------------------------------------------- 2-14 Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN/S_FAN---------------------- 2-14 Case Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2--------------------------------- 2-15 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD----------------------------------- 2-17 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2------------------------- 2-18 IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: J8 &...
  • Page 7 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1----------------------------------- 2-27 CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J6------------------------------- 2-28 Slots---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-29 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot------------------------ 2-29 PCI Slots----------------------------------------------------------- 2-29 CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot------------------ 2-29 PCI Interrupt Request Routing---------------------------------- 2-30 ® Chapter 3: AWARD BIOS SETUP Entering Setup---------------------------------------------------------- Getting Help------------------------------------------------------------ The Main Menu-------------------------------------------------------- Standard CMOS Features---------------------------------------------...
  • Page 8 ® Chapter 4: INSTALLING VIA CHIPSET DRIVERS Overview---------------------------------------------------------------- ® Driver Installation for Windows 98SE & ME-------------------- ® Driver Installation for Windows 2000----------------------------- ® Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0--------------------------- 4-7 Glossary viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MS-6340M (v5.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. The mainboard, based on VIA KM133A (VT8365A & VT82C686B) ® chipset, is a high-performance computer mainboard designed for AMD ® Duron™/Athlon™/Athlon XP processor in the 462 pin package that pro- vides a cost-effective, high energy efficient and high quality desktop platform solution.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Features

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Features Socket A for AMD PGA Duron™/Athlon™/Athlon XP processor ® Supports 800MHz~1.4GHz or higher processor Chipset KM133A VT8365A chipset (552 BGA) ® - FSB @200MHz/266MHz - AGP 4x and PCI Advanced high performance memory controller - Supports PC100/133 SDRAM technology VT82C686B chipset (352 BGA) ®...
  • Page 11 Introduction On-Board IDE An IDE controller on the VIA VT82C686B chipset provides IDE HDD/ ® CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port &...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Layout

    COM A & VGA Port VT8365A Chipset Top : Game port Bottom: J_PHN Line-Out Line-In JAUX AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 Codec JBAT1 PCI Slot 2 VT82C686B PCI Slot 3 JFP1 BATT USB4 BIOS JFP2 JAUD2 USB3 MS-6340M (V5.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 13: Quick Components Guide

    Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~2 Installing SDRAM modules See p. 2-4~2-5 Socket 462 Installing CPU See p. 2-2~2-3 C_FAN Connecting to CPUFAN See p. 2-14 S_FAN Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-14 ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

  • Page 15: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard operates with AMD Duron /Athlon™/Athlon XP ® processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 462 for easy CPU installation. The CPU should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.

  • Page 16: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure

    Hardware Setup CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure The mainboard CPU bus frequency can be set through BIOS setup. CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 700MHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.

  • Page 17: Memory

    Chapter 2 Memory The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 1 GB. It provides two 168-pin unbuffered DIMMs (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets. DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) There are two kinds of DIMM specifications supported by this mainboard: PC133 and PC100. If you use 100MHz CPU Bus Frequency, you can use PC100 or PC133 DIMM Spec.

  • Page 18: Memory Installation Procedures

    Hardware Setup Memory Installation Procedures A. How to install a DIMM Module Single Sided DIMM Double Sided DIMM 1. The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2.

  • Page 19: Memory Population Rules

    Chapter 2 Memory Population Rules 1. Supports only SDRAM DIMM. 2. To operate properly, at least one 168-pin DIMM module must be installed. 3. This mainboard supports Table Free memory, so memory can be installed on DIMM 1 or DIMM 2 in any order. 4.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JWR1 This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are supported by this mainboard. This power connector supports instant power on function which means that system will boot up instantly when the power connector is inserted on the board.

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 Back Panel Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 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. The connector location and pin definition are shown below: Pin5 Mouse Clock Pin6...

  • Page 22: Serial Port Connector: Com A

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM A The mainboard provides one 9-pin male DIN connector for serial port COM A. The port is 16550A high speed communication port that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a mouse or a modem cable directly into this connector.

  • Page 23: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Chapter 2 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25 pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that also supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended capabilities Parallel Port (ECP). See connector and pin definition below: Parallel Port (25-pin Female) LPT 1...

  • Page 24: Joystick/Midi Connectors

    Hardware Setup Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect joystick or game pad to this connector. Joystick/MIDI Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape layer, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for the microphones.

  • Page 25: Usb Connectors

    Chapter 2 USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI(Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices like: keyboard, mouse and other USB devices. You can plug the USB device directly to this connector. USB Port 2 1 2 3 4 USB Port 1 SIGNAL...

  • Page 26: Vga Db 15 Pin Connector

    Hardware Setup VGA DB 15 Pin Connector The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin connector to connect to a VGA monitor. Analog Video Display Connector(DB15-S) Signal Description Green Blue Not used Ground Ground Ground Ground Power Ground Not used Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync 2-13...

  • Page 27: Connectors

    Chapter 2 Connectors Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN/S_FAN These connectors support system cooling fan with + 12V. It supports three pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connector, 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 28: Case Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    Hardware Setup Case Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The Keylock (reserved), Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, and HDD LED are all connected to the JFP1 connector block. The other case connector block JFP2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide and can connect to the the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED and HDD LED on the case.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Reset Switch Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/ OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD LED is lit. You can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin.

  • Page 30: Floppy Disk Connector: Fdd

    Hardware Setup Floppy Disk Connector: FDD The mainboard also provides a standard floppy disk connector FDD which supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2-17...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard uses an IDE controller on the Intel ICH2 chipset that ® provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 modes. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1 and IDE2.

  • Page 32: Irda Infrared Module Connectors: J8 & J10

    Hardware Setup IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: J8 & J10 The mainboard provides two infrared connectors (J8 & J10) for IR modules. J10 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. These connectors are for optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

  • Page 33: Wake-Up On Lan Connector: Jwol1

    Chapter 2 Wake-Up on LAN Connector: JWOL1 The JWOL1 connector is for use with LAN add-on cards that supports Wake Up on LAN function. To use this function, you need to enable the Wake-Up on LAN function in the BIOS setup utility. JWOL1 SIGNAL 5VSB...

  • Page 34: Modem Wake Up Connector: Jmdm1

    Hardware Setup Modem Wake Up Connector: JMDM1 The JMDM1 connector is for use with Modem add-on card that supports the Modem Wake Up function. To use this function, you need to enable Wake-Up on Ring function in the BIOS setup utility. JMDM1 SIGNAL MDM_WAKEUP...

  • Page 35: Usb Front Connectors: Usb3 & Usb4

    Chapter 2 USB Front Connectors: USB3 & USB4 The mainboard provides two front Universal Serial Bus connectors. You can connect optional USB connectors for Front Panel. USB4 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB4 USB3 USB3 Pin Definition Description Description USBD2+...

  • Page 36: Cd-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: Jcd/Jaux

    Hardware Setup CD-In/AUX Line-In/Modem-In Connector: JCD/JAUX/ J_PHN JCD connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. JAUX connector is used for DVD Add on Card with Line In connector. J_PHN connector is for Modem with internal voice connector. Phone_In Mono_Out J_PHN JAUX Mono_Out is connected to the Modem Speaker Out connector.

  • Page 37: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud2

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2 You can connect an optional audio connector to the Front Panel Audio Header. Pin number 1to 10 of the audio pin header is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD2 JAUD2 Pin Definition (1~10) Signal Description...
  • Page 38 JAUD2 connector. Otherwise, this Line-out connector will not function and nothing can be heard through speakers or headphones attached to the connector. But MSI front panel audio connector is enabled at this time and allows you to connect speakers or headphones.

  • Page 39: Chipset Fan Power Connector: J11

    Chapter 2 Chipset FAN Power Connector: J11 You can connect the fan installed on top of the chipset to the connector for power supply. +12V 2-26...

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data. JBAT1 Clear Data Keep Data Note: You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin, while the system is off. Then, return to 1-2 pin position.

  • Page 41: Cpu Fsb Frequency Jumper: J6

    Chapter 2 CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J6 This jumper is used to specify the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency. FSB= 100MHz FSB= 133MHz 2-28...

  • Page 42: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot 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 and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps).

  • Page 43: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Chapter 2 PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The “AGP/PCI” IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INTA#-INTD# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Award Bios Setup

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® AWARD BIOS Setup ® The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS ROM that provides a Setup utility for ® users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 45: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately to allow you to enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del>...

  • Page 46: The Main Menu

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® The Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will ® appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

  • Page 48: Standard Cmos Features

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 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 49 Chapter 3 Time The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. PrimaryMaster/PrimarySlave SecondaryMaster/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None, 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 50: Advanced Bios Features

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection Disabled Item Help CPU Internal Cache Enabled External Cache Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Disabled Menu Level >...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 CPU Internal Cache Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache Note: The internal cache is built in the processor. External Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache memory. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache memory ECC (error check correction).
  • Page 52 AWARD BIOS Setup ® Gate A20 Option Normal The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard controller or chipset hardware. Fast The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method. Typematic Rate Setting Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 MPS Version Control For OS This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.

  • Page 54: Advanced Chipset Features

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Bank Interleave If you set this item to Enabled, BIOS will set the bank interleave in 2 way or 4 way based on the configuration of SPD EEPROM. DRAM Timing by SPD If the setting is set to “Yes”, the BIOS will set “SDRAM CAS Latency” and “DRAM Clock”...
  • Page 56 AWARD BIOS Setup ® Fast R-W Turn Around This item controls the DRAM timing. It allows the user to enable or disable the fast read, write turn around. Settings: Enabled/Disabled. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h- FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 OnChip USB Set this option to enable or disable the onchip USB controller. USB Keyboard Support Set this option to enable or disable the USB keyboard/mouse support. OnChip Sound This item allows you to control the onboard AC 97 audio. OnChip Modem This item allows you to control the onboard MC 97 Modem.
  • Page 58 AWARD BIOS Setup ® AGP Master 1 WS Write When Enabled, writes to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait state. AGP Master 1 WS Read When Enabled, reads to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait state.

  • Page 59: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Onchip IDE Channel0 Enabled Onchip IDE Channel1 Enabled Item Help IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto Primary Slave PIO Auto Menu Level > Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto...
  • Page 60 AWARD BIOS Setup ® 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. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 UART 2 Mode This item allows you to select the operation mode for the Onboard Serial Port 2 if any. Settings: Disable, Standard, HPSIR and ASKIR. IR Function Duplex This item allows you to select the IR half/full duplex function. TX, RX inverting enable This item allows you to enable the TX, RX inverting which depends on different H/W requirement.
  • Page 62 AWARD BIOS Setup ® Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can be chosen. ECP Mode Use DMA Select a DMA channel for the parallel port for use during ECP mode. The settings are 3 or 1. Parallel Port EPP Type Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9.

  • Page 63: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ICPA Function Enabled...
  • Page 64 AWARD BIOS Setup ® There are three selections for Power Management, two of which have fixed mode settings. Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Suspend Mode = 1hr., and Doze Mode = 1 hr. Max. Power Saving Maximum power management — Suspend Mode = 1 min., and Doze Mode = 1 min.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Video Off Option The settings are Always On, Suspend and All Modes. This option is for choosing the setting in which the monitor will be turned off. Always On Always turn on. Suspend During Suspend mode, the monitor will be turned off. All Modes The monitor is turned off during Doze, Standby or Suspend mode.
  • Page 66 AWARD BIOS Setup ® Blinking The Power LED blinks to indicate the suspend state. Single The Power LED remains the same color. Dual The Power LED changes its color to indicate the suspend state. Wake Up Events LPT & COM I/O ACCESS LPT/COM Item Help HDD &...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Wake Up On LAN/Ring To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card or Modem which sup- ports power on functions. During Disabled, the system cannot be booted up through LAN and ignores any incoming call from the modem. During Enabled, the system can be booted up through LAN and modem.
  • Page 68 AWARD BIOS Setup ® IRQs Activity Monitoring IRQ3 (COM 2) Enabled IRQ4 (COM 1) Enabled Item Help IRQ5 (LPT 2) Enabled IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled IRQ7 (LPT 1) Enabled Menu Level > IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) Disabled IRQ10 (Reserved) Disabled IRQ11 (Reserved)

  • Page 69: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
  • Page 70 AWARD BIOS Setup ® Reset Configuration Data Normally, you should leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot.

  • Page 71: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled CPU Host/PCI/Spread Spec Default Item Help Menu Level > ↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK This item is used to auto detect the DIMM/PCI slots.

  • Page 72: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    AWARD BIOS Setup ® Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal- performance system operations.

  • Page 73: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are: Supervisor password : can enter and change the options of the setup menus. User password Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus.
  • Page 74 AWARD BIOS Setup ® You can determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.

  • Page 75: Chapter 4: Installing Via Chipset Drivers

    Chipset Drivers ® Installing Drivers The MS-6340M is paired with the VIA VT82C686B south bridge. Highly advanced, the north bridge combines ProSavage4 VGA, and the south bridge combines an integrated 2D/3D engine with DVD hardware acceleration. Besides, the mainboard comes with support for AD1881 audio codec.

  • Page 76: Overview

    Chapter 4 Overview Audio Features AC’97 audio support for SoundBlaster Pro FM synthesis legacy audio System Requirements This section describes system requirements for the VGA Driver installa- tion and Usage. Duron /Athlon™/Athlon XP ® processor Monitor VGA Support, minimum 640x480 resolution Operating System DOS 5.0 or higher, Windows...

  • Page 77: Driver Installation For Windows 98Se & Me

    Installing VIA Chipset Drivers ® Driver Installation for Windows 98SE & ME ® VIA Chipset Driver Installation: Step 1: Insert the provided CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Go to “My Computer”, double click on the CD-ROM icon. The setup screen will appear.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 AD1881 Audio Driver Installation (for Windows 98SE): Step 1: Insert the provided CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Go to “My Computer”, double click on the CD-ROM icon. The setup screen will appear. Step 3: Click on “ADI SoundMax Drivers” icon and then click on “Next”. Step 4: Please select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now”...

  • Page 79: Driver Installation For Windows 2000

    Installing VIA Chipset Drivers ® Driver Installation for Windows 2000 ® VIA Chipset Drivers Installation: Step 1: Insert the provided CD_ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Go to “My Computer”, double click on the CD_ROM icon. The setup screen will appear. Step 3: Click on “Via Chipset Drivers”...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 AD1881 Audio Driver Installation: Step 1: Insert the provided CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Go to “My Computer”, double click on the CD-ROM icon. The setup screen will appear. Step 3: Click on “ADI SoundMax Drivers” icon and then click on “Next”. Step 4: The setup program will request you to choose whether to restart the computer or not.

  • Page 81: Driver Installation For Windows ® Nt

    Installing VIA Chipset Drivers ® Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 ® Make sure you install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 or the latest version ® before installing the VIA drivers. VIA Chipset Driver Installation: Step 1: Insert the provided CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Look for the CD-ROM drive, double click on the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 AD1881 Audio Driver Installation: Step 1: Insert the provided CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Go to “My Computer”, double click on the CD-ROM icon. The setup screen will appear. Step 3: Click on “ADI SoundMax Drivers” icon and then click on “Next”. Step 4: Click “OK”...

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