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875P Neo
MS-6758 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
Version 1.1
G52-M6758X4-K01
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  • Page 1 875P Neo MS-6758 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.1 G52-M6758X4-K01...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Manual Rev: 1.1 Release Date: April 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

    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

    Safety Instructions ..................v Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 MSI Special Features ................1-5 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ................1-5 Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............1-7 Live Monitor™ ................1-7 PC Alert™ 4 ................... 1-8 D-Bracket™...
  • Page 6 Back Panel ..................2-11 Mouse Connector ............... 2-11 Keyboard Connector ..............2-11 USB Connectors ................2-11 LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: Giga-bit LAN ..........2-12 Audio Port Connectors ............... 2-13 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ............2-14 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ..........2-15 Connectors ..................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ................3-1 Entering Setup ..................3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device ............. 3-2 Control Keys ................. 3-3 Getting Help .................. 3-3 The Main Menu ................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ..............3-6 Advanced BIOS Features ..............3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ...............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 875P Neo (MS-6758) v1.X ® ATX mainboard. The MS-6758 is based on Intel Canterwood & ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ® ®...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications ® Supports Intel P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. FSB 533~800MHz, depending on the North Bridge integrated. Supports up to 3.6GHz or higher speed. Chipset ® Intel Canterwood chipset - Supports FSB 800/533MHz. - Supports AGP 8X interface. - Suports ECC memory.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Promise 20378 On-Board (Optional) Supports Ultra ATA, Serial ATA, Ultra ATA RAID 0 or 1 , Serial ATA RAID 0 or 1, Ultra/Serial ATA RAID 0+1 supported. Connect up to 2 Serial ATA devices and 2 Ultra ATA 133 devices. On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    SER2 SER1 PCI Slot 3 IDE 3 PCI Slot 4 SER4 SER3 VT6306 PROMISE PDC20378 PCI Slot 5 Codec J1394_1 J1394_2 JU SB3 (Optional) JU SB2 J1394_3 JFP2 JFP1 JLED1 JIR1 JA UD1 JSP1 875P Neo (MS-6758) v1.X ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 12: Msi Special Features

    Getting Started MSI Special Features Super Pack (Optional) MSI provides a useful CD which includes 6 powerful and popular utilities for your office professional working and for your home leisure entertainments. Adobe Photoshop Album: The fast and easy way to organize and share your lifetime of photos.
  • Page 13 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation. In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Left-side: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in front of each item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when selected), use the “+”...

  • Page 15: Live Bios™/Live Driver

    BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update 2” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 16: Live Monitor

    Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 17: D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.
  • Page 18 Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description 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.

  • Page 19: Cpu Thermal Protection

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel ® CPU platform. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the mechanism senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down the system and the CPU temperature will then drop down and resume normal.

  • Page 20: Round Cable (Optional)

    Getting Started Round Cable (Optional) Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller. It has the following benifits: Data transfer rate started by 133MB/s Backward compatibility (ATA33/66/100/133) Higher performance than traditional Flat cable (data rate) Improved data robustness Better airflow due to thinner ATA/133 cable Connect to the slave drives.

  • Page 21: Color Management

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Color Management MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently. Dual Memory DDR DIMMs: Channel A in purple, Channel B in light...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. 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 jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 23: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CFAN1, p.2-21 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 JPWR2, p.2-9 SFAN1, p.2-21 IDE1, IDE2, p.2-16 FDD1, p.2-15 JCD1, p.2-20 JPWR1, p.2-9 NBFAN1, p.2-21 AGP Slot, p.2-29 JBAT1, p.2-28 SER1, SER2, p.2-17 PCI Slots, p.2-29 IDE3, p.2-18 SER3, SER4,...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    CPU core speed Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 16 1.6 GHz MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 25: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 478

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: Locate the CPU and its retention Position the heatsink onto the reten-...
  • Page 27 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable NOTES...

  • Page 28: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. You can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~4, from left to right) Channel A: DIMM1 &...

  • Page 29: Installing Ddr Modules

    2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

  • Page 30: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 31: Back Panel

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: L-in Parallel (Optional) USB Ports Mouse Keyboard USB Ports COMA COMB L-out Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 32: Keyboard Connector

    Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connector ® ® 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 33: Audio Port Connectors

    Line In Line Out 1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, ADI SoundMax is provided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For more information on 6-channel audio operation, please refer to Appendix.
  • Page 34 Hardware Setup LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: 10/100 LAN (with Intel 82562EZ) or Giga- bit LAN (with Intel 82547EI) (Optional) The mainboard provides a standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). 10/100 LAN enables data to be transferred at 100 or 10Mbps, while Giga-bit LAN at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps.

  • Page 35: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    MS-6758 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 36: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply 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 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module.

  • Page 37: Ata100 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 38: Serial Ata/Serial Ata Raid Connectors Controlled By Ich5R: Ser1, Ser2 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by ICH5R: SER1, SER2 (Optional) The Southbridge of this mainboard is ICH5R which supports two serial connectors SER1 & SER2. SER1 & SER2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s.

  • Page 39: Serial Ata/Serial Ata Raid Connectors Controlled By

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by Prom- ise 20378: IDE3, SER3 & SER4 (Optional) The brand new Promise 20378 chipset supports one IDE connector IDE3 and two serial connectors SER3& SER4. IDE3 is a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~6, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.
  • Page 40 Optional Serial ATA cable connect to the hard disk devices Connect to serial ATA ports MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, which will cause the loss of data during the transmission. 2-19...

  • Page 41: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. SPDIF Connector: JSP1 The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Inter- connect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. JCD1 JSP1 JSP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL Connected to JSP1 SPDIF...

  • Page 42: Fan Power Connectors: Cfan1/Sfan1/Nbfan1

    SFAN1 +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CFAN1 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 43: Ieee 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (Optional)

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (Optional) The mainboard provides three 1394 pin headers that allow you to con- nect optional IEEE 1394 ports. J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (from left to right) J1394 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground...
  • Page 44 Hardware Setup How to attach the IEEE 1394 Port: Connected separately to J1394_1, J1394_2 and J1394_3. 1394 Port Foolproof design 2-23...

  • Page 45: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical ® connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Reset Switch JFP1 Power Power...

  • Page 46: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    Left channel audio signal to front panel AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel 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 47: D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: Jled1 (Optional)

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for you to connect to D- Bracket™ 2. D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2. 0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals.

  • Page 48: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb2, Jusb3 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB2, JUSB3 (Optional) The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB2 and one optional ® USB 2.0 pin header JUSB3 that are compliant 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, modems and the like.

  • Page 49: Jumpers

    JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data 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 50: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP/AGP Pro slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.

  • Page 51: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard 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 52: 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 53: Entering Setup

    MS-6758 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. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo 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 54: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...

  • Page 55: The Main Menu

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable func- tions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password.

  • Page 57: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Current Language This allows you to switch the language of BIOS. Setting options: English, China (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Japanese, Korea, French, German. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/ Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.

  • Page 59: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6758 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. Boot Device Select Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen. Boot Device Priority: 1st/2nd/3rd The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system.
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as a floppy drive. ARMD-HDD The system will boot from ARMD device, such as MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. CD/DVD-0 The system will boot from the first CD-ROM. CD/DVD-1 The system will boot from the secon CD-ROM.
  • Page 61 MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... 1. Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy”...
  • Page 62 This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: ®...
  • Page 63 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision 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. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).

  • Page 64: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting... Press <Enter> and to enter the sub-menu screen. Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 65 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 2.5 (clocks) provides the most stable performance. RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge.
  • Page 66 BIOS Setup 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 67: Power Management Features

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating...
  • Page 68 BIOS Setup Re-Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
  • Page 69 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS wil monitor the activity of the specified hardware peripherals or components. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the specified hareware peripherals or components will wake up the system or prevent the system from entering the power saving modes.
  • Page 70 Alarm Minute 00 ~ 59 Alarm Second 00 ~ 59 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. Keyboard PowerOn Function This controls how the PS/2 keyboard can power on the system.

  • Page 71: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard 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 allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 72 The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If a PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device. MSI Reminds You... Please note the setting options will be different depending on the mainboard you purchased.
  • Page 73 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.

  • Page 74: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 75 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard On-Chip ATA(s) Operate Mode This setting allows you to detemine how the RAID controller on the south bridge is going to switch to SATA controller. Legacy Mode means you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while Native Mode means you may use all the available IRQs.
  • Page 76 BIOS Setup Onboard Promise IDE This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard Promise IDE Raid. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. 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.
  • Page 77 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Serial Port B Mode This item sets the operation mode for Serial Port B. Settings: Normal, 1.6uS, 3/16 Baud and ASKIR (the last three operation modes are settingoptions for IR function). IR Duplex Mode This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/ reception.

  • Page 78: 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. PWM Frequency, CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3. 3V, +5.0V,+12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’...

  • Page 79: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM.
  • Page 80 Yes, No. CPU Vcore The setting is adjustable if you set the”CPU Vcore Adjust” to “Yes”. MSI Reminds You... Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.

  • Page 81: Set Supervisor/User Password

    FEATURES menu. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Always, 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 82: Load High Performance/Bios Setup Defaults

    Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance but may lead to a stability issue. MSI Reminds You... The option is for power or overclocking users only. Use of high performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the system performance.

  • Page 83: 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 ADI SoundMax, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. SoundMax allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.

  • Page 84: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Installing the Audio Driver 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will run automatically and the setup screen will appear. 2. Click SoundMax Drivers and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 85 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Listening Environment The first tab is Listening Environment and you can configure the outputs you like here. Speaker Setup In the Layout drop-down menu, you may configure 2-channel, 4- channel or 5.1-channel outputs as desired. Here Stereo Speakers means 2-channel output, Quad Speaker’s (Multi-drive Surround) means 4-channel output, while Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround) means 6-channel output.
  • Page 86 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard Virtual Theater Surround Click on the You may use this application to virtualize multi- channel. Please note it is not available if you select Stereo Headphones in Speaker Setup/Layout. Virtual Ear Click on the Virtual Ear icon and you can use Sensaura’s Virtual Ear application by downloading the Virtual Ear update from here.
  • Page 87 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Test Click on the Test button and you can test the listening environment here. You may also use the drop-down menu to select the desired audio test path. MIDI Music Synthesizer You may set the Synthesizer Default Sound Set you prefer here.
  • Page 88 MS-6758 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 phonejacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 89 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the founction of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected. Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 2 * Line Out (Front channels) 3 * Line Out (Rear channels) * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4- Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Q: How do I know what MSI D-LED or D-bracket light mean? A: Please follow the special tech issue, http://www.msi.com.tw/support/ techexpress/special_tech/smartled.htm Q: I have got MSI Motherboard and when it says detecting drives, it detects them but says an error saying "Primary IDE Channel no 80 Conductor Cable Installed"...
  • Page 91 A: Please refer to the following suggestions: 1. Try the BIOS boot recovery feature as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 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 http:// www.msi.com.tw/contact/main.htm...
  • Page 92 BIOS, unless you really have to. Q: How do I update the BIOS? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details. Q: How do I identify the BIOS version? A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version.
  • Page 93 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. Q: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank. A: For AMI BIOS Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk.

  • Page 94: 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 95 MS-6758 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 96 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 97 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard 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. The IDE interface is known as the ATA (AT Attachment) specification.
  • Page 98 Glossary LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than 528 megabytes. A logical block address is a 28-bit value that maps to a specific cylinder-head-sector address on the disk. 28 bits allows sufficient variation to specify addresses on a hard disk up to 8.4 gigabytes in data storage capacity.
  • Page 99 MS-6758 ATX Mainboard PS/2 Port A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped with PS/2 ports so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a modem.

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