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  • Page 1 Introduction C h a p t e r 1 . Introduction ® ®...
  • Page 2: Mainboard Specification

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification ® Chipset ® ® Clock Generator Main Memory Slots...
  • Page 3 Introduction On-Board IDE ® Audio On-Board Peripherals BIOS Dimension Mounting...
  • Page 4: Mainboard Layout

    PCI Slot 2 IDE2 Codec VT8233 JFP1 BIOS PCI Slot 3 JGL1 JGS1 JMDM1 PCI Slot 4 IDE RAID (Optioal) Promise PDC20265R BATT PCI Slot 5 IDE RAID (Optioal) USB3 USB5 JBAT1 CNR Slot USB4 USB PC2PC Pro266 Master (MS-6366) ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 5: Quick Components Guide

    Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM 1~2 Installing memory modules See p. 2-4~2-6 Socket 370 Installing CPU See p. 2-2 CFAN Connecting to CPUFAN See p. 2-23 SFAN Connecting to SYSFAN See p. 2-23 PSFAN Connecting to Power Supply Fan See p.
  • Page 6: Key Features

    Chapter 1 Key Features ® ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Features:...
  • Page 9 Introduction D-LED™ " Diagnostic LED Green D-LED Description 1 2 3 4 System Power ON - The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 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 11: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    0=H@M=HA5AJKF Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup...
  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    +D=FJAH Central Processing Unit: CPU ® Open Lever Sliding Plate Mark Close Lever Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
  • Page 13 0=H@M=HA5AJKF then...
  • Page 14: Memory Installation

    +D=FJAH Memory Installation The SDRAM Addressing & Size...
  • Page 15 0=H@M=HA5AJKF...
  • Page 16 +D=FJAH...
  • Page 17: Power Supply

    0=H@M=HA5AJKF Power Supply...
  • Page 18: Back Panel

    +D=FJAH Back Panel ® ® ®...
  • Page 19 0=H@M=HA5AJKF ® ® ®...
  • Page 20 +D=FJAH Pin Definition 2-10...
  • Page 21 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate Line Out Line In 2-11...
  • Page 22 +D=FJAH Connectors 2-12...
  • Page 23 0=H@M=HA5AJKF ® IDE1 IDE2 !TIP: 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 docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-13...
  • Page 24 +D=FJAH IDE RAID Connectors !TIP: 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 docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14...
  • Page 25 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Reset Switch Power Switch Speaker Power Buzzer (short pin) Keylock JFP1 2-15...
  • Page 26 +D=FJAH Power Switch Reset Switch Power LED Speaker HDD LED Keylock 2-16...
  • Page 27 0=H@M=HA5AJKF USB PC2PC USB PC to PC Networking USB3- USB3- USBD3+ USBD2+ USBD3+ USBD2+ USB2- USB2- 2-17...
  • Page 28 +D=FJAH Note: USB PC to PC Networking feature allows users to transfer and receive data from other computers or share system resources with other computers without using any network adapter. See below for instructions. To Attach the USB PC to PC cable B Type Connector 2-18...
  • Page 29 0=H@M=HA5AJKF For more information on USB PC to PC Networking function, refer to Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function. 2-19...
  • Page 30 +D=FJAH 2-20...
  • Page 31 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Green Color Green Color Orange Color Orange Color 2-21...
  • Page 32 +D=FJAH Enabled 2-22...
  • Page 33 0=H@M=HA5AJKF +12V SENSOR PSFAN SENSOR SENSOR +12V +12V CFAN SFAN " Note: 1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed according to the actual CPU temeperature.
  • Page 34 +D=FJAH 2-24...
  • Page 35 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Phone_In Mono_Out 2-25...
  • Page 36 +D=FJAH Jumpers 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. 2-26...
  • Page 37 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that provides enough power for this feature. (Power supply with 750mA 5V Stand-by) 2-27...
  • Page 38 +D=FJAH 2-28...
  • Page 39 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Beep to External Beep to Buzzer Speaker 2-29...
  • Page 40 +D=FJAH Slots 2-30...
  • Page 41 0=H@M=HA5AJKF Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# PCI Slot 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# PCI Slot 5 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# USB1-2...
  • Page 42: Bios Setup

    ® AWARD BIOS Setup C h a p t e r AWA R D B I O S ® AWARD BIOS Setup ® Setup ®...
  • Page 43: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 Entering Setup Hit DEL if you want to run SETUP Control Keys < ↑ > Move to the previous item < ↓ > Move to the next item < ← > Move to the item in the left hand <...
  • Page 44: Getting Help

    ® AWARD BIOS Setup Getting Help ↑↓ ) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave...
  • Page 45: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 46 ® AWARD BIOS Setup...
  • Page 47: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ↑ ↓ → ←...
  • Page 48 ® AWARD BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3...
  • Page 50: Advanced Bios Features

    ® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ↑ ↓ → ←...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 ® 3-10...
  • Page 52 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-11...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 ® ® 3-12...
  • Page 54: Advanced Chipset Features

    ® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ↑ ↓ → ← Note: DRAM Clock/Drive Control 3-13...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 3-14...
  • Page 56 ® AWARD BIOS Setup AGP & P2P Bridge Control 3-15...
  • Page 57: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ↑ ↓ → ← 3-16...
  • Page 58 ® AWARD BIOS Setup OnChip IDE Device 3-17...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 OnChip PCI Device 3-18...
  • Page 60 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-19...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 If the ISA add-on card has Onboard FDC to be set at If the ISA add-on card has Onboard Serial port to be set at COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 PORT1 PORT2 (I/O:2E8H) ASSIGNED (I/O:3E8H) ASSIGNED (I/O:3F8H) (I/O:3F8H) DISABLED DISABLED COM3 COM4...
  • Page 62 ® AWARD BIOS Setup If the ISA add-on card has Onboard parallel port to be set as 3-21...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Note 3-22...
  • Page 64 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Note Audio Channel Line Line 3-23...
  • Page 65: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ↑ ↓ → ← 3-24...
  • Page 66 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-25...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 3-26...
  • Page 68 ® AWARD BIOS Setup IRQ/Event Activity Detect Note Note 3-27...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 IRQs Activity Monitoring Note 3-28...
  • Page 70 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-29...
  • Page 71: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations ↑ ↓ → ← ® 3-30...
  • Page 72 ® AWARD BIOS Setup  3-31...
  • Page 73: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status ° ° ° / ° ° / ° ↑ ↓ → ← 3-32...
  • Page 74 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-33...
  • Page 75: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control ↑ ↓ → ← 3-34...
  • Page 76 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 3-35...
  • Page 77: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    Chapter 3 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 78 ® AWARD BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 79: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password !Integrated Peripherals Set User Password !Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: !PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving...
  • Page 80 ® AWARD BIOS Setup About Supervisor Password & User Password: 3-39...
  • Page 81: Save And Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password SAVE to CMOS and Exit(Y/N)? Y !Power Management Setup Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
  • Page 82: Exit Without Saving

    ® AWARD BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving(Y/N)? Y Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
  • Page 83: Chipset Driver

    81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH " Chapter 4. VIA Chipset Driver ® Chipset Driver ®...
  • Page 84: System Requirements

    +D=FJAH" Overview ® Audio Features System Requirements ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 85 81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH Driver Setup Procedures Note: Always install the VIA Chipset drivers before VIA AC97 PCI Sound driver. Windows 98SE ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ® Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ®...
  • Page 86 +D=FJAH" My Computer Windows 2000 ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ®...
  • Page 87: Windows Me

    81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH Step 10 through Step 13 Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ® My Computer Windows ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ® Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ® My Computer...
  • Page 88 +D=FJAH" Note: In Windows 2000/ME, you may see the One Touch Setup button appear on the setup screen. Choosing the button will help you to install more than one driver into the system without going through the installation process step by step and save a lot of time.
  • Page 89 81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH Step 5...
  • Page 90 USB PC to PC Networking Function Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function USB PC to PC Networking Function...
  • Page 91 Appendix A Installing GeneLink™ LAN Driver Step 1. Installing driver Step 2 – Connect your PCs via the USB PC to PC cable Step 3 - Network Login Step 4 – Sharing your resources and Connecting to Internet...
  • Page 92 USB PC to PC Networking Function Notice: 1. You should use the same network protocol (TCP/IP, NetBEUI or IPX) for connecting GeneLink LAN to existing Home/Office LAN. 2. If you’ve already configured your [IPX/SPX] and [Client for Netware Networks] before installing GeneLink driver, we strongly recommend that you should also install Software Router while installing GeneLink...
  • Page 93: Using Usb Pc To Pc Networking Function

    Appendix A Using USB PC to PC Networking Function How to share your files, folders, drives and printers...
  • Page 94 USB PC to PC Networking Function How to check if you have already shared your resources How to share your files, folders, drives and printers” Connecting to your existing Home or Office LAN GeneLink Software Router Notice: If you want to connect your GeneLink LAN to your existing Home/Office LAN, you should use the same protocol for the two LANs.
  • Page 95 Appendix A Connecting to Internet through USB PC to PC & Office/Home LAN...
  • Page 96 USB PC to PC Networking Function...
  • Page 97 Appendix A...
  • Page 98 USB PC to PC Networking Function SPECIAL NOTICE for those users who have already installed Network Adapter in their system: Software Router Software Router...
  • Page 99 Appendix A Connecting to internet through USB PC to PC & another PC with modem The function is available in Windows® 98SE and ME. PC with modem Your PC with USB Phone Line USB PC to PC cable Internet installed PC to PC function A-10...
  • Page 100 USB PC to PC Networking Function A-11...
  • Page 101 Appendix A Note: For the computer with a modem installed My Connection A-12...
  • Page 102 USB PC to PC Networking Function Note: Windows® ME A-13...

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