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MSI MS-6378 User Manual

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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6378 (v3.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard
Version 3.1
G52-MA00585
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  • Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6378 (v3.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard Version 3.1 G52-MA00585...
  • 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-6378 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Edition Mar. 2002 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

    Chapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ... 1-4 Quick Components Guide ... 1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ... 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU ... 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures ... 2-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ... 2-4 CPU Clock Selection ...
  • Page 6 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ... 2-16 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ... 2-16 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ... 2-17 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2 ... 2-18 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ... 2-19 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ... 2-19 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ...
  • Page 7 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 3-32 Glossary ... G-1...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-6378 (v3.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The MS-6378 (v3.X) is a high-performance computer mainboard based on VIA Apollo KLE133 (VT8361+VT82C686B) chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD processors in the 462 pin package, the motherboard provides an inexpensive and professional desktop platform solution.

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specification

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification Supports Socket 462 for AMD sors Supports Athlon XP 1900+ MHz and higher processor Chipset VT8361 chipset (552 BGA) ® - FSB @200/266MHz - Integrated Trident Blade 2D/3D video accelerator - PCI advanced high performance memory controller - Supports PC100/133 SDRAM, VCM &...
  • Page 10 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 (COM A) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2) - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/CIR/FIR/ASKIR/HPSIR - 1 VGA port - 1 Audio/Game port...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    COM Port & VGA Port Top : Game port S_FAN1 Bottom: Line-Out Line-In JCD1 JWOL1 Codec ISA Slot (optional) MS-6378 (v3.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard VT8361 ADMtek AN983B (optional) PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 BIOS C_FAN1 BATT JFSB1 JCASE1...

  • Page 12: Quick Components Guide

    Quick Components Guide Component Function DIMM 1~2 Installing memory modules Socket 462 Installing CPU C_FAN1 Connecting to CPUFAN S_FAN1 Connecting to SYSFAN ATX Power Supply Installing power supply IDE1& IDE2 Connecting to IDE hard disk drive FDD1 Connecting to floppy disk drive JUSB1 Connecting to USB interfaces JCASE1...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. 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. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.

  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD 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 15 Hardware Setup Thermal Issue for CPU WARNING! As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements.

  • Page 16: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure

    Chapter 2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed CPU Clock Selection To make a 100MHz CPU run at 100MHz or a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz, you need to adjust the CPU clock frequency through the jumper JFSB1. For more information on the issue, refer to CPU Clock Selection Jumper: JFSB1 later in this chapter.

  • Page 17: Memory

    Memory The mainboard provides 2 sockets for 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 1 GB. The socket supports 256MB technology. Introduction to SDRAM Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) is a type of dynamic RAM memory chip that has been widely used starting in the latter part of the 1990s.

  • Page 18: Dimm Module Combination

    Chapter 2 DIMM Module Combination Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double- sided modules to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Slot DIMM 1 (Bank 0 &...

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    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: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 20: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse (optional) Keyboard USB Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows: PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) Parallel ®...

  • Page 21: Keyboard Connector

    Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 this connector. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices.

  • Page 22: Serial Port Connector: Com A

    Chapter 2 Serial Port Connector: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM A. 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 it.

  • Page 23: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    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 DATA0 Data0...

  • Page 24: Lan (Rj-45) Jack (Optional)

    Chapter 2 LAN (RJ-45) Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack. 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.

  • Page 25: Connectors

    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. Hardware Setup 2-13 FDD1...

  • Page 26: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.

  • Page 27: Fan Power Connectors: C_Fan1/S_Fan1

    Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1 The C_FAN1 (processor fan) and S_FAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connect- ing the wire to the connectors, 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: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    Chapter 2 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 IRTX...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    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. SIGNAL HD_LED_P FP PWR/SLP HD_LED_N FP PWR/SLP RST_SW_N PWR_SW_P...

  • Page 30: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud2

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2 The JAUD2 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. SIGNAL AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_RET_L...

  • Page 31: Front Usb Connector: Jusb1

    Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one front Universal Serial Bus connector for users to connect to USB ports. It is compliant with Intel Connectivity Design Guide. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short.

  • Page 32: Wake On Ring Connector: Jmdm1

    Chapter 2 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card. Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 This connector allows you to connect to a LAN card with Wake On LAN function.

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    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 34: Cpu Clock Selection Jumper: Jfsb1

    Chapter 2 CPU Clock Selection Jumper: JFSB1 Use the jumper to select the appropriate Front Side Bus frequency for your CPU. FSB = 133MHz FSB = 100MHz 2-22 JFSB1...

  • Page 35: Slots

    Slots The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one CNR and one OPTIONAL ISA slot. PCI Slots CNR Slot ISA Slot (OPTIONAL) PCI Slots Three PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.

  • Page 36: 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 “PCI/USB/AC97/AN983B” IRQ pins are typically con- nected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: 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 C# INT D# INT A# INT B#...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. 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 38: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 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 39: Getting Help

    Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain...

  • Page 40: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® Once you enter Award on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup func- tions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software 8 8 8 8 8 Standard CMOS Features 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup 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. 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 default values for minimal but stable system performance.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features 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 43 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. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Anti-Virus Protection CPU Internal Cache External Cache CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status...
  • Page 45 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature for error detection and correction when data passes through L2 cache memory. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Setting options: On, Off. Gate A20 Option This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended memory. When Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance.
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup 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. Settings: 1.4, 1.1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB ®...

  • Page 48: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features setup options are used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software DRAM Timing by SPD SDRAM Cycle Length DRAM Clock...
  • Page 49 SDRAM Cycle Length This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: Auto, 2, 3 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 3 (clocks) provides the most stable performance. Auto allows BIOS to determine the best CAS latency length.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 AGP Aperture Size (MB) This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to 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.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup PCI Master 0 WS Write When Enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait state. PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed transactions cycles so that transactions to and from the ISA bus are buffered and PCI bus can perform other transactions while the ISA transaction is underway.

  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 IDE Prefetch Mode Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master PIO Secondary Slave Primary Master UDMA Primary Slave UDMA Secondary Master UDMA Secondary Slave UDMA Init Display First Onboard Lan Device...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports prefetching, for faster drive accesses. Set to Disabled if your primary and/or secondary add-in IDE inter- face does not support prefetching. 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 54 Chapter 3 1 (COM A)/Serial Port 2 (COM B). Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Auto. If you have ISA add-on card, the suggested configuration is as the following: If the ISA add-on card has COM3 COM2...
  • Page 55 TX, RX inverting enable This item allows you to enable the TX, RX inverting which depends on different H/W requirement. This field is not recommended to change its default setting for avoiding any error in your system. Settings: “No, No”, “No, Yes”, “Yes, No”...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 DMA” should be set. At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel 3 or 1. Parallel Port EPP Type The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the setting “Parallel Port EPP Type”...

  • Page 57: Power Management Setup

    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 IPCA function Power Management ACPI Sleep Type PM Control by APM...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Power Management This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to these modes: HDD Power Down, Doze Mode and Suspend Mode. There are three options for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Doze Mode = 1 Hour, Suspend Mode = 1 Hour, and HDD Power Down = Disable.
  • Page 59 text is saved to main memory. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous state when a “wake up” event occurs. PM Control by APM Setting to Yes will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 State After Power Failure This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: Reboots the computer. Leaves the computer in the power off state. Auto BIOS automatically determines the best mode. LED In Suspend This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate the sleep/suspend state.
  • Page 61 on a scheduled time/date. Date(of Month) The field specifies the date for RTC Alarm Resume. Settings: 0~31. Resume Time(hh:mm:ss) The field specifies the time for RTC Alarm Resume. Format is <hour> <minute><second>. IRQs Activity Monitoring Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ3 (COM 2) IRQ4 (COM 1) IRQ5 (LPT 2)

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. 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 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 63 Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows specific resources by going into each sub menu that follows this field.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Set to Enabled allows BIOS to assign an IRQ to VGA card/USB device. Choose Disabled if you want to release the IRQ. Assign IRQ For ACPI Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically assign an IRQ for SCI (System Control Interrupt) of ACPI spec.

  • Page 65: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status This section shows the status of your system temperature, CPU core voltage, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mecha- nism onboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Current CPU Temp. Current System Temp.

  • Page 66: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control This section describes how to set the CPU FSB frequency, spread spectrum etc. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrum Modulated CPU Host/PCI Clock :Move Enter:Select F5:Previous Values Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This item is used to auto detect the DIMM/PCI slots.

  • Page 67: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized 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 opti- mal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 68: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
  • Page 69 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 70 Glossary example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiv- ing data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low power consumption.
  • Page 71 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. 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 72 Glossary PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI provides “plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller can exchange data with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time. PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals.

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