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  • Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6585 ATX Mainboard...
  • 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-6585 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

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 MSI Special Features ................1-5 S-Bracket (Optional) ..............1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 Quick Components Guide ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............. 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........
  • Page 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........... 2-15 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2 ..........2-16 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA ........2-17 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ..........2-18 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2 ........2-19 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........2-20 S-Bracket Connector: JSP1 ............2-21 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ...............
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ..............3-26 Set Supervisor/User Password ............3-28 Load Optimal Defaults ................ 3-29 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ........A-1 Using the Back Panel only ............A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers ............A-7 Testing Each Speaker ..............A-7 Playing KaraOK ..................
  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing MS-6585 v2.X ATX mainboard. The MS-6585 is based on SiS648 and SiS963 chipsets for op- ® timal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Pentium 4 processors in the 478 pin package, the MS-6585 de- livers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Socket 478 for P4 processors (Willimate 478 and Northwood 478) with 400/ 533 MHz (100/133MHz QDIR). Core frequency from 1.3 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up. Chipset ® 648 (839 pin BGA) ® ® - Supports Intel...
  • Page 10 Getting Started On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR - 1 RJ-45 LAN jack - 1 audio/game port - 1 S-Bracket pin header...
  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    RTL8101L JCD1 PCI Slot 1 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 2 JUSB1 PCI Slot 3 FDD 1 RealTek ALC650 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 BATT JUSB2 JSP1 SYSFA PCI Slot 6 JBAT1 JAUD1 JIR1 JFP2 JFP1 MS-6585 v2.X ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 12: S-Bracket (Optional)

    Getting Started S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is a bracket which provides a SPDIF jack (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) for digital audio transmission. The S-Bracket offers a SPDIF connector for coaxial connection. S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial)
  • Page 13: 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 jump- ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such the mouse, keyboard, etc.
  • Page 14: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPUFA, p.2-17 CPU, p.2-3 DIMM 1~3, p.2-7 JPW1, p.2-9 CONN1, p.2-9 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 IDE1~2, p.2- JCD1, p.2-22 AGP Slot, p.2-24 JUSB1, p.2-19 PCI Slots, p.2-24 FDD1, p.2-15 JUSB2, p.2-19 JSP1, p.2-21 SYSFA, p.2-17 JFP1, p.2-18...
  • Page 15: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    CPU core speed Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al- ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
  • Page 16: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 478

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. 2. 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 17: 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 dissi- pate 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- mechanism on the motherboard.
  • Page 18 MS-6585 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 19: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 3GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333 or PC2100/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~3). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed.
  • Page 20: Dimm Module Combination

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard 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.
  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be- fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.
  • Page 22: Back Panel

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Midi/Joystick Parallel (Optional) Mouse Keyboard COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC Mouse Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for ® ®...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/ receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.
  • Page 25: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Hardware Setup 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...
  • Page 26: Joystick/Midi Connector

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard 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. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
  • Page 27: Connectors

    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 2-15...
  • Page 28: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1/Ide2

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/ 133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.
  • Page 29: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufa/Sysfa

    GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. SENSOR +12V CPUFA SENSOR +12V SYSFA MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2-17...
  • Page 30: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1/Jfp2

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard 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. Speaker JFP2 Power...
  • Page 31: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1/Jusb2

    Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 ® (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel I/O Connec- tivity 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 32: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 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. JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 33: S-Bracket Connector: Jsp1

    Hardware Setup S-Bracket Connector: JSP1 The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers a SPDIF jack for digital audio transmission (for coaxial connection). The SPDIF jack supports SPDIF output only. For more information on the S-Bracket, refer to Appendix.
  • Page 34: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is for connection to CD-ROM audio. JCD1 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. The JIR1 ®...
  • Page 35: 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 36: Slots

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The 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 37: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2...
  • Page 38: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup pro- gram 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 39: Entering Setup

    MS-6585 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...
  • Page 40: Control Keys

    The preset Optimal Defaults of the BIOS setup program provide optimal performance settings for all devices and the system. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.
  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays eleven configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.
  • Page 43: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6585 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 44 BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specifica- tion of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Type Select how to define the HDD parameters Cylinders Enter cylinder number Heads...
  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6585 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. Full Screen Logo Show This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Set-...
  • Page 46 MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- Try Other Boot Devices ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other devices if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy”...
  • Page 47 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Try Other Boot Devices Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re- porting Technology) capability for the hard disks.
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Internal Cache/External Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU.
  • Page 49: Advanced Chipset Features

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. AGP Aperture Size The field selects the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. Aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup Timing Setting Mode The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or slower memory.
  • Page 51: Power Management Features

    MS-6585 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. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: Power Off The power button functions as normal power off button.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup Sleep State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operat- ing system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Win- dows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
  • Page 53 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard min, 30 min. Hard Disk Time Out If hard disk activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
  • Page 54 00 ~ 23 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. 3-17...
  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    MS-6585 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 56 BIOS Setup Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set to Yes allows BIOS to assign an IRQ to PCI VGA card. Choose No if you want to release the IRQ. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability.
  • Page 57 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Set DMAs to PnP or ISA Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.
  • Page 58: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals AC’97 Audio This item is used to enable or disable the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) feature. Selecting Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio de- vice is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 controller will be enabled;...
  • Page 59 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard USB 2.0 Support This item determines whether the high-speed USB 2.0 data transmission inter- face will be supported. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. USB Legacy Support This item is used to enable or disable the USB KB/MOUSE/FDD legacy supports.
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup OnBoard Serial Port A/B The items specify the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard Serial Port A / Serial Port B. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 3F8/ COM1, 2F8/COM2, 3E8/COM3, 2E8/COM4, Auto.
  • Page 61 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard OnBoard Midi Port The field specifies the base I/O port address for the onboard Midi Port. Midi IRQ Select The item is used to select the IRQ line for onboard Midi port. OnBoard Game Port This item is used to specify the address for the onboard game port.
  • Page 62: 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 mecha- nism onboard. Vcore, +3.3V, +5.0V, +12V, -12V, -5.0V, Battery Voltage, System/CPU Fan Speed, System/CPU Temperature These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de- vices/components such as system voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
  • Page 63: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. CPU/DRAM Frequency Ratio This setting controls the ratio of CPU FSB Clock & DRAM Frequency to enable the CPU & DRAM to run at different frequency combinations. Please note that the setting options vary according to the CPU FSB Clock preset.
  • Page 64 BIOS Setup spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI reduction.
  • Page 65: Set Supervisor/User Password

    MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
  • Page 66: Load Optimal Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimal Defaults The Optimal Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for optimized & stable system performance. When you select Load Optimal Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best sys- tem performance.
  • Page 67: Appendix: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.
  • Page 68 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard Digital Audio Output When any Multi-Channel Audio Function mode is selected, you may connect your speakers to the Coaxial SPDIF phonejack on the S-Bracket to exprience digital surround sound effect. S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial)
  • Page 69: Using The Back Panel Only

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Using the Back Panel only In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly con- nected to the Back Panel.
  • Page 70 MS-6585 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 71 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No.
  • Page 72 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard 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 (Front channels) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels)
  • Page 73: Testing The Connected Speakers

    Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Center MSI Reminds You... 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the...
  • Page 74 MS-6585 ATX Mainboard 4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound com- ing from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels. Select this function...
  • Page 75: Playing Karaok

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Playing KaraOK 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen.

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