K7T266 Pro2-U/UL MS-6593 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.2 Release Date: Nov. 2002 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 Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4 MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 .............................................................................
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 .
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the K7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS6593 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7T266 Pro2-U/UL are based on VIA® Apollo KT266A & VT8235 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors, the K7T266 Pro2-U/UL deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors. h Supports up to 2600+ (1.8GHz) or higher speed. Chipset h VIA® KT266A chipset - FSB @200/266MHz. - Supports DDR200/266 memory. - AGP 4X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller. h VIA® VT8235 chipset - Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio. - Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller. - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management.
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 h RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio. LAN (Optional) h 10/100Mbps Ethernet onboard. BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard CFAN1 SOCKET 462 T: LAN Jack (Optional) B: USB Ports Top: Game Port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic FDD 1 DDR 2 ATX Power Supply Bottom: COM A COM B DDR 1 Top: Parallel Port VIA KT266A JPW1 J10 AGP Slot J3 PCI Slot 1 BIOS SFAN1 PCI Slot 2 SW3 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 3 VT8235 RealTek ALC650 PCI Slot 4 IDE 1 PCI Slot 5 BATT + JLED PCI Slot 6 IDE 2 JUSB2 JUSB3 JBAT1 JAUD1 JFP1 JFP2 K7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS-6593 v1.
Getting Started MSI Special Features Fuzzy Logic™ 4 The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to apply the new setup value. To enable the system running at the specified FSB every time when you click Turbo, click Save to save the desired FSB first.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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.
Getting Started 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.
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. This special feature is very useful for the overclocking users. These users can use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures.
Getting Started TM D-Bracket 2 Description Processor Initialization 1 3 2 4 - 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….
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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.
Getting Started 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 the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CFAN1, p.2-9 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 JPW1, p.2-6 AGP Slot, p.2-15 SFAN1, p.2-9 SW3, p.2-14 PCI Slots, p.2-15 JLED, p.2-13 IDE1 IDE2, p.2-8 JFP2, p.2-10 JBAT1, p.2-14 JFP1, p.2-10 JUSB3, p.2-12 JUSB2, p.2-12 JAUD1, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. 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-6593 ATX Mainboard WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU 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. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for reference.
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 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard 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: JWR1 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.
Hardware Setup Back Panel LAN (Optional) Mouse Keyboard USB COM A Mouse Connector Pin6 NC COM B L-out L-in MIC Midi/Joystick Pin5 Mouse Clock Pin4 VCC Pin3 GND Pin2 NC Pin1 Mouse DATA Audio Ports Keyboard Connector Pin6 NC Pin5 KBD Clock Pin4 VCC Pin3 GND Pin2 NC Pin1 KBD DATA USB Ports 1 Midi/Joystick Parallel Line Out Line In MIC RJ-45 LAN Jack 2 3 4 8 PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL VCC -Data +Data GND PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL TDP TDN RDP NC 1 PIN 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL NC RDN NC NC 2-7
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.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 The CFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is open, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. 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.
MS-6593 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.
Hardware Setup 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.
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 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.
Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED The mainboard comes with a JLED connector for you to connect to DBracket™ 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. For definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) in Chapter 1.
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. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
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.
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-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 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and 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 Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load High Performance Defaults Load BIOS Setup
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 functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to 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 AMI® special enhanced features.
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.
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 . System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type.
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. Settings are: Enabled Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. Disabled Shows the POST messages at boot. Boot Sequency Press to enter the sub-menu screen.
MS-6593 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 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” 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. S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T.
BIOS Setup Option Setup Always Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. Boot To OS/2 This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes.
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. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Control Press and the following sub-menu appears. Current Host Clock This item shows the current CPU frequency.
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 automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting User allows users to configure these fields manually.
BIOS Setup SDRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Bursting 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 actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance.
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. Manual AGP Comp. Driving This item specifies an AGP driving force. AGP Fast Write This field enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature.
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 Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
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. Power/Sleep LED This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate the sleep/suspend state. Available options are: Single LED The power LED turns off to indicate the sleep/suspend state.
BIOS Setup interrupt occurs. Setting to Last State will restore the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Set WakeUp Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. Wake Up On PME, Resume On KBC (with “Wake-Up Key” and “Wake-Up Password”), Resume On PS/2 Mouse These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. MSI Reminds You... 1.
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 Windows® 98, 2000 or ME. When set to No, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format.
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. Parallel Port Mode This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port.
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. OnBoard Game Port This item is used to specify the address for the onboard game port. OnBoard IDE This setting controls the onboard IDE controller.
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 automatically return to Enabled later. CPU Fan Detection When enabled, the system will automatically monitor the CPU fan during boot-up.
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 Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking. CPU FSB Clock This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press to abort the setting and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password.
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. The section will tell you how to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board.
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 automatically and the setup screen will appear. 2. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After completion of the installation, please restart your computer.
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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.
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. 1 Line Out (Front channels) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels) 3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 2 3 1 * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected.
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. Testing Each Speaker: 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. Click the Speaker Test tab. 3.
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.
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 2channel audio operation, so make sure “2-Channel Mode” is selected in the “No. of Speakers” column before playing KaraOK. Playing KaraOK 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. Select Voice Cancellation in the “KaraOK” column under the Sound Effect tab. 3.
