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- Page 1 K7T266 Pro2-U/UL MS-6593 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.2 G52-M6593X5...
- 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-6593 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
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Page 3: Copyright Notice
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw... -
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 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ................1-5 Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............1-7 Live Monitor™ ................1-7 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............... 1-8 PC Alert™ 4 ................. 1-10 Chapter 2. - Page 6 D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED ..........2-13 Jumpers ....................2-14 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ............2-14 FSB Clock Jumper: SW3 .............. 2-14 Slots ....................2-15 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ............ 2-15 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ................3-1 Entering Setup ..................3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device .............
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the K7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS- 6593 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7T266 Pro2-U/UL are based ® on VIA Apollo KT266A & VT8235 chipsets for optimal sys- ® tem efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD Athlon™, Athlon™... -
Page 8: Mainboard Specifications
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications ® Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors. Supports up to 2600 (1.8GHz) or higher speed. Chipset ® KT266A chipset - FSB @200/266MHz. - Supports DDR200/266 memory. - AGP 4X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller. - Page 9 Getting Started - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 audio/game port - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) Audio RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio. LAN (Optional) 10/100Mbps Ethernet onboard.
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Page 10: Mainboard Layout
BIOS SFAN1 PCI Slot 2 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 3 VT8235 RealTek ALC650 PCI Slot 4 IDE 1 PCI Slot 5 IDE 2 JLED PCI Slot 6 BATT JUSB2 JUSB3 JBAT1 JAUD1 JFP1 JFP2 K7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS-6593 v1.X) ATX Mainboard... -
Page 11: Msi Special Features
After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to restore the default values. Features: MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB... -
Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is an external 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 debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. - Page 15 Getting Started D-Bracket 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. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
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Page 16: Pc Alert™ 4
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard PC Alert™ 4 The PC Alert 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: monitor CPU &... - Page 17 CPU and chipset. Right-click the mouse to select the skin you want to switch to. Cute MSI Reminds You... 1. The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.
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Page 18: 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 con- necting the peripheral devices, such the mouse, keyboard, etc. -
Page 19: Quick Components Guide
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CFAN1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 DDR DIMMs, p.2-5 Back Panel I/O, p.2-7 JWR1, p.2-6 FDD1, p.2-8 J10, p.2-9 J3, p.2-9 AGP Slot, p.2-15 JPW1, p.2-6 SFAN1, p.2-9 SW3, p.2-14 PCI Slots, p.2-15 IDE1 IDE2, p.2-8 JLED, p.2-13... -
Page 20: Central Processing Unit: Cpu
Hold the CPU down firmly, Lever and then close the lever to complete the installation. MSI Reminds You... 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 21: Thermal Issue For Cpu
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Thermal Issue for CPU WARNING! AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. -
Page 22: Memory
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~2) Installing DDR Modules... -
Page 23: Power Supply
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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. -
Page 24: Back Panel
Hardware Setup Back Panel Midi/Joystick (Optional) Parallel Mouse Keyboard COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC Mouse Connector Midi/Joystick Pin5 Pin6 NC Mouse Clock Pin4 VCC Pin3 GND Pin1 Pin2 NC Mouse DATA Keyboard Connector Audio Ports Pin5 Pin6 NC KBD Clock Pin4 VCC Pin3 GND... -
Page 25: Connectors
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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. -
Page 26: Fan Power Connectors: Cfan1/Sfan1
To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. CD-In Connector: J10 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. SENSOR +12V CFAN1 SENSOR +12V SFAN1 CINTRU MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. -
Page 27: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2
MS-6593 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. Power... -
Page 28: 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 29: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb2/Jusb3
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB2/JUSB3 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2 & JUSB3 ® (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel I/O Con- nectivity 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,... -
Page 30: D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: Jled
Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED The mainboard comes with a JLED 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 31: Jumpers
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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 32: Slots
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and six 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots 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. -
Page 33: 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 34: Entering Setup
MS-6593 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 35: 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 36: The Main Menu
MS-6593 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 37 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.
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Page 38: Standard Cmos Features
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). -
Page 39: Advanced Bios Features
BIOS Setup 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- tings are: Enabled Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. - Page 40 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up. 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.
- Page 41 BIOS Setup Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. Always A password prompt appears every time when the com- puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. Boot To OS/2 ®...
- Page 42 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
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Page 43: Advanced Chipset Features
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Control Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. Current Host Clock This item shows the current CPU frequency. 3-11... - Page 44 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Configure SDRAM Timing by Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to SPD enables SDRAM Frequency, SDRAM CAS# Latency, Row Precharge Time, RAS Pulse Width, RAS to CAS Delay and SDRAM Bank Interleave auto- matically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
- Page 45 BIOS Setup SDRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Burst- ing feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To use the feature, you need to define the burst length, which is the ac- tual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location.
- Page 46 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard AGP Comp. Driving This field is used to adjust the AGP driving force. Selecting Manual allows you to select an AGP driving force in Manual AGP Comp. Driving. It is strongly recommended to select Auto to avoid causing any system error.
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Page 47: Power Management Features
BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- agement Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. - Page 48 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard USB Wakeup From S3 This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.
- Page 49 MSI Reminds You... 1. For “Wake-Up Key” function, the option “Specific Key” refers to the password you specify in the “Wake-Up Password” field. Once you set up a password, it will disable “Resume on PS/2 Mouse”.
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Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations Plug and Play Aware O/S When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting. The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Win- dows ®... -
Page 51: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals FDC Function This is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller. Serial Port 1/2 These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM A)/Serial Port 2 (COM B). OnBoard Parallel Port This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. - Page 52 MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port DMA This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is set to the ECP mode. 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.
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Page 53: Pc Health Status
BIOS Setup PC Health Status Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to Reset. The setting of the field will auto- matically return to Enabled later. -
Page 54: Frequency/Voltage Control
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spec- trum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses. Remem- ber to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking. -
Page 55: Load High Performance/Bios Setup Defaults
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password 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. You may also press <Esc> to abort the setting and not enter a password. -
Page 56: 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 57: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function
MS-6593 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 auto- matically and the setup screen will appear. 2. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers and follow the on-screen instruc- tions to complete the installation. -
Page 58: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function... - Page 59 MS-6593 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 60 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 (Front channels) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels) 3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4-...
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Page 61: Testing The Connected Speakers
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. - Page 62 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel mode, if the sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels. Select this function...
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Page 63: Playing Karaok
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. This function applies only to 2- channel audio operation, so make sure “2-Channel Mode” is selected in the “No.