KT3 Ultra2-C MS-6593 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: June 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.
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. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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 ........................................... ii Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii Revision History ........................................................................................... iii Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii Safety Instructions ......................................................
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-9 Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9 Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-10 USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-11 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ...................
CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot .................................. 2-27 PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-28 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 3-1 Entering Setup ...................................................................................... 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device ..................................................... 3-2 Control Keys ...............................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing KT3 Ultra2-C (MS-6593 v1. X) ATX mainboard. The KT3 Ultra2-C is based on VIA® Apollo KT333 & VT8235 chipsets and provides six USB 2.0 ports for high-speed data transmission, one SPDIF pinheader for digital audio transmission, and one extra Bluetooth pinheader that fulfills your need for wireless connection.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors. h Supports up to 2200+ (1.8GHz) or higher speed. Chipset h VIA® KT333 chipset - FSB @200/266MHz. - Supports DDR200/266/333 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 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR - 1 audio/game port - SPDIF output (1 x 3) with housing (Optional) - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) Bluetooth (Optional) h 1 Bluetooth connector for wireless connection. 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 KT333 JPW1 J10 AGP Slot J3 PCI Slot 1 BIOS SFAN1 PCI Slot 2 SW3 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 3 VT8235 RealTek ALC650 JSP1 PCI Slot 4 JIR1 JGS1 PCI Slot 5 IDE 1 (Optional) BATT + JLED PCI Slot 6 IDE 2 JBT1 JUSB2 JUSB3 JBAT1 CNR JAUD1
Getting Started MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III 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 speed(s) Ø monitor system voltage Ø monitor chassis intrusion 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 whole Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Update Series 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 Series 2” application. After the 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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….
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 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.
Getting Started CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU platform. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the mechanism senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down the system and the CPU temperature will then drop down and resume normal. With this unique feature, users can better protect their CPU.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-4 CFAN1, p.2-16 DDR DIMMs, p.2-6 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 JWR1, p.2-8 FDD1, p.2-14 J10, p.2-17 J3, p.2-18 JPW1, p.2-8 AGP Slot, p.2-27 SFAN1, p.2-16 SW3, p.2-26 PCI Slots, p.2-27 JIR1, p.2-18 JSP1, p.2-17 JLED, p.2-24 JGS1, p.2-21 IDE1 IDE2, p.2-15 JBT1, p.2-21 JFP2, p.2-19 JBAT1, p.2-25 CNR Slot, p.2-27 JFP1, p.2-19 JUSB3, p.2-22 JUSB2, p.2-22 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements. AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 600MHz and above requires a LARGER heatsink and fan.
Hardware Setup CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed = = = = = 100MHz 14 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboard is set to 100MHz by default. Therefore, to make a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in the BIOS setup utility.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 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 PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/ DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~2) 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.
Hardware Setup 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 64MB~2GB S: Single Side D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 The back panel provides the following connectors: LAN (Optional) Mouse Keyboard USB Midi/Joystick Parallel COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 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.
Hardware Setup 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup 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. 1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out Line In MIC MSI Reminds You...
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 ATA133 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, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. The Ultra ATA/133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 The CFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (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: J10 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. SPDIF Connector: JSP1 (Optional) The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 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. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 5 6 1 2 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 NC NC VCC5 GND IRTX IRRX Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short.
Hardware Setup 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 (Optional) Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake up the system. JGS1 Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless connection. 2 8 1 7 JBT1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 5VDUAL 2 3VDUAL 3 5 7 D+ (USB signal) D- (USB signal) GND 4 6 8 GND GND NC MSI Reminds You...
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: 1. Take out the USB2.0 Bracket and D-Bracket™ 2 (optional accessories upon request). 2. Locate the blue USB pinheader (JUSB2) and yellow USB pinheader (JUSB3) on the motherboard. 3. Connect the USB 2.0 bracket to the blue JUSB2 pinheader, and D-Bracket™ 2 to the yellow JUSB3 pinheader. Connected to JUSB2 (the blue USB pinheader) USB 2.0 Bracket This USB 2.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 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.
Hardware Setup 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard FSB Clock Override Jumper: SW3 This jumper provides 100MHz and 133MHz Front Side Bus frequency selection. Changing the PSB (Processor System Bus) speed using this jumper may result in unsupported timing configurations. Please make sure the BIOS timings are configured properly for the processor speed.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. 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 and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps).
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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
KT3 Ultra2-C 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 or keys to switch to the value you prefer. System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is .
BIOS Setup selection.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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. 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.
BIOS Setup 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system. The settings are: IDE-0 The system will boot from the first HDD. IDE-1 The system will boot from the second HDD. IDE-2 The system will boot from the third HDD. IDE-3 The system will boot from the fourth HDD. Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.
BIOS 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. Internal 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4, 1.1.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 Bank Interleave This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM. Disable the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed. Settings: Disabled, 2-Way and 4-Way. 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard AGP Mode The item sets an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card. Setting options: 1x, 2x, 4x, Auto. Select 4x only if your AGP card supports it. 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.
BIOS Setup PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed transactions cycles so that transactions to and from the ISA bus are buffered and PCI bus can perform other transactions while the ISA transaction is underway. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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. 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. Available options: Yes, No. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
BIOS Setup to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Auto BIOS determines the best mode automatically. Call VGA at S3 Resuming Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard CPU Critical Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: On/Off The power button functions as normal power off button.
BIOS Setup saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You... 1. You need to install a modem card supporting power on function for “Wake Up On Ring” function. 2. 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”. 3.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Settings range from 32 to 248 at a 32 increment. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Integrated Peripherals FDC Function This is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller. Option Description Auto BIOS will automatically determine whether to enable the onboard Floppy controller or not. Enabled Enables the onboard Floppy controller. Disabled Disables 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).
BIOS Setup Serial Port2 Mode This item sets the operation mode for Serial Port 2. Settings: Normal, 1.6uS, 3/16 Baud and ASKIR (the last three operation modes are setting options for IR function). IR Pin Select Set to IRRX/IRTX when using an internal IR module connected to the IR header. Set to SINB/SOUTB. when connecting an IR adapter to COM B. OnBoard Parallel Port This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard OnBoard IDE This setting controls the onboard IDE controller. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both. OnBoard LAN This setting disables/enables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. OnBoard LAN P.M.E. This setting determines whether the activity of P.M.E. (Power Management Event) will activate the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
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 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for 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 so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
BIOS Setup voltage (Vcore). These settings offer users a tool to overclock the system. MSI Reminds You... Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage. DDR Voltage (V) Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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 . 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.
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 High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system performance but probably will cause a stability issue. The BIOS Setup Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for stable performance of the mainboard.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before installing the driver.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 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 6channel audio setting in the software utility. Attaching Speakers To perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers to the system.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 2-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 2 3 Line Out (Front channels) Line In MIC 3 1 2 Description: Line Out, Line In and MIC functions all exist under 2-channel configuration. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 2 3 Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) MIC 3 1 Description: Line In is converted to Line Out function under 4-channel configuration.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen. 2. Select any surround sound effect you prefer from the “Environment” pull-down menu under the Sound Effect tab. Click here and the pulldown menu will appear 3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4. The following window appears. 5. Select the multi-channel operation you prefer from No. of Speakers. 6. Click OK.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure 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 bottom of the screen. 2. Click the Speaker Test tab. 3. The following window appears.
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. The function is applied only for 2-channel audio operation, so make sure “2 channels 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 bottom of the screen. 2. Make sure the Sound Effect tab is selected. 3. Select Voice Cancellation in the “KaraOK” column.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard Q: I have high speed CPU cooling fan like Taisol CGK760092, Vantec CCK6035D & GlobalWin WBK38. Can I install the fan directly to the motherboard? 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.
Troubleshooting Q: Should I update my BIOS, once a new BIOS is released? A: A new BIOS is usually released due to the following reasons: 1. New function is supported 2. New BIOS source code 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. Q: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank. A: For AMI BIOS Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk. 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.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 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.
