865GM2 / 865PEM2 MS-6743 (v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.1 Release Date: May 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii Revision History ........................................................................................... iii Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii Safety Instructions ......................................................
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-12 VGA Connector ........................................................................... 2-13 Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-13 IEEE1394 Port (Optional) ............................................................ 2-14 Serial Port Connectors: COMA/B ................................................ 2-14 Parallel Port Connectors: LPT1 ........................
Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3 The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features .................................................................... 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 3-9 Advanced Chipset Features ...............................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-6743 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MS-6743 is based on Intel® Springdale-G/PE & Intel® ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package, MS-6743 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4 (Socket 478) processor h Supports 533MHz or 800MHz FSB h Supports 3.06GHz or higher speed P4 processor Chipsets h Intel® Springdale-865G/865PE chipset - Supports AGP 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (not supports 3.3V) - Integrated graphic controller (865G only) - Supports 133/166/200MHz memory FSB - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus. h Intel® ICH5 chipset (421 mBGA) - AC’97 2.
Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88 Mbytes. - 1 serial port, 1 VGA port (865G) or 2 serial ports (865PE) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0/1.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Winbond 83627HF-AW T: mouse B: keyboard SYSTEM_FAN FDD1 Mainboard Layout ATX Power Supply CPU_FAN JPW1 Intel Springdale 865PE/G T: Line-In M: Line-Out B:Mic IDE 1 IDE 2 DDR 3 DDR 4 DDR 1 PCI Slot 1 DDR 2 AG P Slot Intel 82562EZ BATT + NEC D72874GC SATA2 JIR1 ICH5 SATA1 JAUD1 PCI Slot 3 JCD1 Codec PCI Slot 2 JBAT1 JSPD1 J1394_1 JUSB1 JUSB2 CNR JCI1 MS-6743 v1.
Getting Started MSI Special Features Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect and update your 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.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 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. Double click this icon to run the application. Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear.
Getting Started PC Alert™ 4 The PC AlertTM 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: Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures Ø monitor fan speeds Ø monitor system voltages If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER XP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athlon™ XP CPU. To do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will show the Cute skin (as shown below) with information about the 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. 2.
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. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU_FAN1, p.2-18 SYSTEM_FAN1, p.2-18 JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 ATX1, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-16 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 AGP slot, p.2-29 IDE1 IDE2, p.2-17 PCI slots, p.2-29 STAT2 SATA1, p.2-22 JIR1, p.2-20 JAUD1, p.2-24 JCD1, p.2-19 JFP1, p.2-21 JSPD1, p.2-19 CNR1, p.2-29 JUSB2, p.2-25 JUSB1, p.2-25 J1394_1, p.2-26 2-2 JBAT1, p.2-28 JCI1, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron Northwood/Prescott processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 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. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and Open Lever unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding Plate 90 degree from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle. 3. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. 4.
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: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. 2. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. retention mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable 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. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
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 DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.
MS-6743 M-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 doublesided modules to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Slot Memory Module Total Memory DIMM 1 (Bank 0 & 1) DIMM 2 (Bank 2 & 3) S/D 64MB~1GB S/D 64MB~1GB Maximum System Memory Supported S: Single Side 64MB~2GB D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1.
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: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: For Springdale-PE Mouse (Optional) 1394 Keyboard USB (Optional) Parallel COM A LAN COM B USB L-in L-out MIC For Springdale-G Keyboard 2-10 USB (Optional) LAN Parallel (Optional) Mouse 1394 COM A VGA USB L-in L-out MIC
Hardware Setup Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to a network environment.
Hardware Setup VGA Connector The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor. 1 5 15 11 VGA Connector (DB 15-pin) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Description RED GREEN BLUE N/C GND GND GND GND +5V GND N/C SDA Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync SCL 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-In is a connector for microphones.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE1394 Port (Optional) The mainboard provides one standard IEEE1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 port connects to IEEE1394 devices without external power. The IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices. Serial Port Connectors: COM A/B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors, COM A/B.
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.
MS-6743 M-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.
Hardware Setup 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. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN/SYSTEM_FAN The CPU_FAN (processor fan), SYSTEM_FAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting 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.
Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (865PE only) 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. Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 NC NC VCC5 GND IRTX IRRX 2 1 5 6 JIR1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 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.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1 / SATA2 The mainboard has dual high-speed Serial ATA interface connectors, SATA1 & SATA2. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. Please refer to Serial ATA Raid manual for detail software installation procedure.
Hardware Setup Optional Serial ATA cable Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to SATA1 or SATA2 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.
MS-6743 M-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.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 that is 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. 1 2 9 10 JUSB1 1 2 9 10 (USB 2.0/Intel spec) JUSB2 (USB 2.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 The mainboard provides three 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect optional IEEE 1394 ports.
Hardware Setup How to attach the IEEE 1394 Port: 1394 Port Connected separately to J1394_1, J1394_2 and J1394_3.
MS-6743 M-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. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has long life time for at least 5 years.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The mainboard supports one AGP 8x slot.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 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.
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. You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MS-6743 M-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 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
BIOS Setup 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 ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features.
BIOS Setup 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 High Performance Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None or Auto type. Note that 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. If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Drive A:/B: This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.2M, 5.25 in., 720K, 3.5 in., 1.44M, 3.5 in., 2.88M, 3.5 in.. Video The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the system. Available options: EGA/VGA , CGA 40, CGA 80, MONO. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Virus Warning The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Hyper-Threading Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology; *Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; *BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; and *OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: www.intel.
BIOS Setup Boot Other Device Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:. Boot Up NumLock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Option Setup Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. System A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Selectable Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to By SPD enables DRAM timings to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting Manual allows users to configure the DRAM timings manually.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard or refreshed. Fast speed offers faster performance while slow speed offers more stable performance. Settings: 4, 3, 2 (clocks). DRAM RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.
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. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. Init Display First This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select [Enabled] for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
BIOS Setup IDE DMA Transfer Support This item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard Drive. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE The integrated peripherals controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Serial ATA Port 0/1 Mode Select a compatible mode for Port 1 and Port 2 from Award setting to the chipset settings: 1. Primary Master Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 1 set to Primary Master. 2. Primary Slave Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 1 set to Primary Slave. 3. Secondary Master Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 1 set to Secondary Master. 4. Secondary Slave Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 1 set to Secondary Slave. 5.
BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller Set to Enabled if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Select Enabled if you need to use a keyboard/mouse in the operating system. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Onboard Super IO Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: POWER ON Function This controls how the PS/2 mouse or keyboard can power on the system. Settings: Password, Hot KEY, Mouse Left, Mouse Left, Mouse Right, any KEY, BUTTON ONLY, Keyboard 98. KB Power ON Password If POWER ON Function is set to Password, then you can set a password in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1/Onboard Serial Port 2 (865PE only) Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The settings are: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto. UART Mode Select This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Mode SPP : Standard Parallel Port EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port ECP : Extended Capability Port ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Sleep State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are: S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume When ACPI Suspend Mode is set to S3 or S1&S3, users can select the options in this field. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initializet he 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.
BIOS Setup Suspend Mode If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour. HDD Power Down If HDD 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. Settings: Disabled, 1 through 15 Min.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Resume By Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. Date(of Month) Alarm The field specifies the date for Resume By RTC Alarm. Settings: 0~31. Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm The field specifies the time for Resume By RTC Alarm. Format is . 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.
BIOS Setup 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. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
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. Chassis Intrusion Detect 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 automatically return to Enabled later.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Smart Fan Temperature Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU climbs up to the selected temperature setting, the system will automatically increase the speed of the CPU fan to cool down the overheated CPU. Settings: 30℃/86℉, 35℃-95℉, 40℃-104℉, 45℃-113℉,50℃/122 ℉, 55℃-131℉, 60℃-140℉, and Disabled.
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Auto Detect PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed PCI bus. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Vcore Adjust This item specifies the voltage of CPU Vcore. Setting options: 1.425, 1.45, 1. 475,1.5, 1.525, 1.55, 1.575, 1.6, 1.625, 1.65, 1.675, 1.7, 1.725, 1.75, 1.775, and 1.8. AGP/PCI Clock Control This item is used to control the synchronous setting between CPU frequency and AGP/PCI clock. When set to Synchronous, the AGP/PCI clock will be adjusted when you configure the CPU frequency. Setting options: Synchronous, Asynchronous.
BIOS Setup Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the High Performance Defaults or BIOS Setup Defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The BIOS Setup Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
MS-6743 M-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 eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix. Using or 6-Channel Appendix: Using 2-, 4-4or 6-Channel Audio Audio Function Function The motherboard comes with C-Media 9739A AC’97 audio chip, which provides exclusive Xear 3DTM technology, a value-add PC audio total solution.In addtion, C-Media designs a Universal Driver Architecture (UDA driver) which has a flexible interface so that it can be applied to different platforms and all CMedia audio chips.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panel from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel. To use the function, you need to install the CMedia UDA driver. The UDA driver supports all Windows, C-Midia AC’97 CODEC, and audio controllers (south bridges) on board. Moreover, there is no operation barrier when switching to other C-Media’s products. Main Features of UDA Driver V.029: 1. Xear 3D - 5.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 5. Sound Effects - Equalizer: It offers 10-band Equalizer and 12 pre-set models like “Live”, “Jazz” and so on for users to modify the frequency response of sound singals. There is also “User Defined” list for users to save their own settings. 6. Demo Program - Play3D Demo: It provides 5 sound sources and moving path for playing for 3D audio playing.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6-channel audio setting in the software utility. After installing the C-Media drivers, you can attach the speakers for 4-/6channel audio output. Always connect the speakers to the LINE OUT connectors.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Software Configuration To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration in the C-Media software application. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom, and choose Open. Then the “C-Media 3D Audio Configuration” will appear . Click on the Speaker Output tab to configure the audio.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard h Center/Bass Output Swap: Enabling this option will exchange the center/ bass output channel. PC speaker manufactures define typically that the center signal is delivered by tip of the stereo plug and the bass signal is by ring of it, as the figure showed below. However, some speakers have opposite definition. Please use this option to solve the possible trouble. Center Bass Bass Center In the left side, check the radio button next to the speaker to fit your audio devices.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function S/PDIF Click on the S/PDIF tab and the following screen appears. h Playing Audio (48 kHz Output): Playing Digital Audio to Digital S/ PDIF Output. Choosing this option allows the output digital playing audio from your computer like DVD, VCD, digital CD, MP3, Wave... etc through S/PDIF in 48KHz sample rate. h Analog Input to S/PDIF-Out: Convert Analog Input to Digital S/PDIF Out.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Choose the Analog Input to S/PDIF-Out and then click the Select Source button. Then the Select Source window appears. h Select Source: Since the analog input signal needs to be recorded and converted to digital format, you have to click Select Source button and select one analog source in the “Select Source” window. Actually the selected item synchronizes with the recording panel of Microsoft.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. Reset all to default value (0dB) You may regulate each volumn to the speaker for current playing digital sound sources. If you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right bars are available for you to configure. If you use 4-channel speaker, only Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left and Rear Right bars are available.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Microphone Click on the Microphone tab and the following screen appears. h Mute Microphone: Check this item to disable microphone inputs. h Microphone Selection: You may select the microphone input you are going to use. But if your system does not support 2 microphone inputs, then you won’t see two items. The real-panel microphone jack is sometimes shared by center/subwoofer output and will be grayed as below: when you set 6CH speaker output.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears. C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects. Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 1. Sound Effect From this part, you may choose the sound effect you like from 27 environment effects, 3 environment sizes and 10-band pre-set equalizer. Listening Environment Size. You may choose the provided environments by clicking the buttons (Bathroom, Concert Hall, Sewer Pipe and Music Pub) or use the drop-down lists to choose more. 10-Band Equalizer. 12 Pre-set Equalizer Models.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 2. Demo Program This part contains multi-channel music (including speakers testing) demo program. 3 pieces of 5.1-channel music for your selection. 5.1-channel speaker environmenmt. You may click each speaker to get one channel sound. If it has sound, it will be lighted up. You may also click each speaker to test your connection/ configuration. Moreover, it can help you to adjust your virtual speakers for multi-channel audio applications, like DVD.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 3. Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER This part provides an advanced, amazing and considerate featuredynamically adjustable multi-channel sound system no matter what listening appliance you are using and what application you are running. The default setting for SPEAKER SHIFTER is OFF, thus you have to click on it to make it ON, in which all the speakers are available to adjust. You may move Front-Left, Front-Right, Rear-Left, Rear-Right virtual speakers to anywhere.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Xear 3D- Play3D Demo Xear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programs for helping you configure your audio environment. f you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you may only see the Sound Effect tab in the Xear 3D Advanced Program. Demo Program will not be installed automatically. Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for the complete installation of C-Media applications.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard The Xear3D Sound - Play3D Demo program is showed as follows: Five built-in Sound Sources. Five Moving Paths. Six Envornment Effects, which will synchronize with the Environment setting on “Sound Effect” part.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function In the Moving Path selection, you may adjust your virtual speakers before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. When clicking each of the Moving Path icons (Drag Path, Horizontal Circle, Vertical Circle, Z Path and Random Curve), a rea moving ball indicates the 3D source source position. The Drag Path is recommended becuase it’s the most flexible one. 3D Sound Source position indicator.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Attaching Speakers To perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers to the system. You should connect the same number of speakers as the audio channels you will select in the software utility.
Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Analog Audio 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 6channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers. Refer to the following diagram and caption for the founction of each jack on the back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the founction of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected. 1 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels) 3 Line Out (Front channels) Back Panel 1 2 3 * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q: Where will I find the model number of the mainboard? A: There are two places where you can find the model number of the mainboard: 1. Somewhere between the PCI slots you shall find MS-xxxx or the marketing name like “K7T Turbo”. You can also find the version number beside it. 2. At the back cover of the user's manual. Q: What do you mean by PCB version 1? A: PCB is printed circuit board. Saying PCB version 1 is the same as saying motherboard version 1.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard A: We strongly recommend that you do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to your motherboard, as it draws so much power, that it could damage it. Please use a 3-Pin to 4-Pin Cable that comes together with the fan. Q: Can I use more than 512MB memory on Win9x or WinME? A: No, you can’t. You can only use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. This is a Microsoft OS issue. Please check http://support/microsoft. com/support/kb/articles/Q108/0/79.
Troubleshooting 3. Bugs are found 4. Customer-specific request When we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached which lists the reason for the release. Refer to this release note and decide for yourself if upgrading to the new BIOS will be worth it. A word of advice, though, do not upgrade to the new 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.
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard 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. e.g. Rename A569MS23.ROM to AMIBOOT.ROM Insert this floppy disk in the floppy drive. Turn On the system and press and hold Ctrl-Home to force update. It will read the AMIBOOT.ROM file and recover the BIOS from the A drive. When 4 beeps are heard you may remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
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. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics.
MS-6743 M-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 receiving data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems. Clock Cycle Clock cycle (or tick) is the smallest unit of time recognized by a device.
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. Also like other types of ROM, EEPROM is not as fast as RAM.
MS-6743 M-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.
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.
MS-6743 M-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. RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks; originally Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places (thus, redundantly) on multiple hard disks.
