KT4 Ultra MS-6590 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.1 Release Date: October 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 .......................................... iii Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii Revision History ........................................................................................... iii Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii Safety Instructions ......................................................
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) .......................................................... 2-10 Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11 USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................... 2-11 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................
Entering Setup ...................................................................................... 3-3 Selecting the First Boot Device ..................................................... 3-3 Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-3 Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3 The Main Menu ...................................................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing KT4 Ultra (MS-6590 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The KT4 Ultra is based on VIA® Apollo KT400 & VT8235 chipsets and provides six USB 2.0 ports for high-speed data transmission, C-Media 8738MX chip for 6-channel audio output, one SPDIF pinheader for digital audio transmission, and one extra Bluetooth pinheader that fulfills your need for wireless connection.
KT3 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors. h Supports up to 2800+ or higher speed. Chipset h VIA® KT400 chipset - FSB @200/266/333 MHz. - Supports DDR200/266/333 and up memory. -AGP 8X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller. h VIA® VT8235 chipset - Dual channel Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller. - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management.
Getting Started 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR - 1 audio port - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 2) Bluetooth (Optional) h 1 extra pinheader for Bluetooth connect connection. Audio h C-Media 8738MX 6-channel audio with SPDIF out. LAN 10/100/1000MBps (Optional) h Broadcom 4401/5702 - Integrated Gigabit Ethernet MAC and PHY transceiver, auto-negotiation operation..
KT3 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom : keyboard CFAN1 ATX Power Supply SOCKET 462 US B ports VIA KT400 IDE 1 FDD 1 Bottom : COM A COM B IDE 2 Top : Parallel Port Top: LAN jack (Optional) Bottom : US B ports Winbond W83697HF Line-Out Line-In Mic JIR1 NBFAN1 PCI Slot 1 DDR 3 DDR 1 BIOS DDR 2 AGP Slot BATT + PCI Slot 2 VT8235 PCI Slot 3 J4 JBAT1 J5 PCI Slot 4 SFAN1 IDE 3 (Optional) PCI Slot 5 VIA Vt6306 (Optional) C-media CMI8738MX
Getting Started 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.
KT3 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard 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 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard 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.
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 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard 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... The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.
KT3 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard MSI DVD (5.1 Channel) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports 5.1 channel (6-channel audio) operation. The accompanying MSI DVD is a convenient tool to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Note: MSI DVD supports Dolby Digital format only. To view DTSformatted video, you should convert it to Dolby Digital format first.
Getting Started 4. Click OK. For more information about MSI DVD, you can refer to the online help coming with the application. To enter the online help: 1. Click on the icon at the bottom-right corner of the control panel. 2. The following window appears. Click here 3. Click MSIDVD FAQ.
KT3 KT4 Ultra2-C Ultra ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel analog audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for audio transmission with better quality.
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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 JWR1, p.2-8 CFAN1, p.2-15 DDR DIMMs, p.2-6 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-14 IDE1 & IDE2, p.2-17 NBFAN1, p.2-15 JIR1, p.2-16 AGP Slot, p.2-29 PCI Slots, p.2-29 J5, p.2-30 SFAN1, p.2-15 JBAT1, p.2-29 J4, p.2-30 IDE3, p.2-18 SER2, p.2-18 SER1, p.2-18 JLED1, p.2-28 JFP2, p.2-24 JCD1, p.2-20 JFP1, p.2-24 JAUD1, p.2-25 JBT2, p.2-26 JSP3, p.2-20 JUSB1, p.2-27 J1394_0, J1394_1, J1394_2 , 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-462 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. 4.
Hardware Setup Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set The following instructions will guide you through the heat sink installation procedures. Please consult your agent for the proper CPU cooler set. 1. Position your CPU cooler set onto the CPU. Apply some heat sink paste 2. Use one end of the clip to hook the latch of the CPU sliding plate. 3. Hook the other latch to fix the cooling fan set. You may need a screw drive to press down the other side of the clip. 4.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 3GB. You can install PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/ DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~3) 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.
Hardware Setup DDR 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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) Parallel Mouse MIC USB Ports Keyboard COM A COM B USB Ports L-in L-out 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition 6 5 3 4 1 2 PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keyboard DATA NC GND VCC Keyboard Clock NC Keyboard DATA No connection Ground +5V Keyboard clock No connection USB 2.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 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. MIC 1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line In Line Out MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, CMedia 8738MX is provided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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/NBFAN1 The CFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports threepin 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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.
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/ 133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Hard Disk RAID Connectors: IDE3, SER1 & SER2 (Optional) The mainboard has 3 IDE RAID connectors, which are controlled by Promise 20376. IDE3 is a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect to one hard disk drive. The mainboard also provides optional dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports, SER1 & SER2.
Hardware Setup SER1 & SER2 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 GND TXN RXN GND Optional Serial ATA cable Pin Signal 2 4 6 TXP GND RXP Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to SER1 or SER2 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP3 (Optional) The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.
Hardware Setup JSP3 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 DESCRIPTION VDD 3.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_0, J1394_1, J1394_2 (Optional) 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: Foolproof design 1. Take out the IEEE 1394 Port. 2. Locate the IEEE 1394 connectors (J1394_0, J1394_1 & J1394_2) on the mainboard. 3. Insert the IEEE 1394 Port into the connectors. Match the foolproof design to the Key (no pin) on the J1394 pin to avoid mis-inserting. 4. Place the IEEE 1394 Port into the first slot of your system case.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Bluetooth Connector: JBT2 (Optional) This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless connection. 7 1 8 2 JBT2 JBT2 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 Do not remove, when using bluetooth MSI Reminds You... Because the bluetooth connector shares the USB interface with blue-colored USB2.0 connector, one of the USB2.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin headers 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. 10 9 JUSB1 (USB 2.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JLED1 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 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Center/Subwoofer Speaker Setting Jumper: J4 & J5 (Optional) Some speakers do not design their center and subwoofer audio signals by following the industry standard, which will cause the subwoofer sound pronounces through the center speaker, and the center sound pronounces through the subwoofer speaker. But if the speaker you bought has the opposite setting, you may need to adjust the J4 & J5 jumper in order to meet the setting of your speaker.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, and six 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots 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: 4x (1.07Gbps) and 8x (2.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX USB RMD-FDD The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ARMD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as a floppy drive. USB RMD-HDD The system will boot from USB-interfaced ARMD device, such as MO or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed.
BIOS Setup Disabled, Enabled. Primary Display This configures the primary subsystem in the computer. Available options: Mono (monochrome), CGA40x25, CGA80x25, VGA/EGA, Absent. Password Check This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection that is implemented. Setting options are described below. 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Option Description Disabled Enabled The specified ROM is not copied to RAM. The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for faster system performance. The contents of specified ROM are not only copied to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be written to and read from cache memory. Cached APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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. SDRAM Frequency Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed SDRAM. Settings options: 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz, Auto.
BIOS Setup Disable the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed. Settings: Disabled, 2-Way and 4-Way. DDR DQS Input Delay This setting allows you to set the delay time of DQS to improve the setup time and hold time of the data, and improve the stability. Setting options: Auto, 18, 08, 0E, 0F. SDRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX AGP Timing Control Press and the following sub-menu appears. 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 Fast Write This option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without passing anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 secifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
BIOS Setup Auto BIOS determines the best ode automatically. Call VGA BIOS 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. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 MSI Reminds You... 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”. Resume By Alarm This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date from the soft off (S5) state. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX Integrated Peripherals OnBoard PCI Controller This is used to enable or disable the onboard PCI controller. Please note that the options showed on yout BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. LAN Controller, Serial ATA Controller, 1394 Controller, Audio Controller Set these options to Enabled to enable the contollers of these 4 PCI devices. Floopy Disk Controller This is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller.
BIOS Setup 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). Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Auto, 3F8/ COM1, 2F8/COM2, 3E8/COM3, 2E8/COM4 and Disabled. Serial Port2 Mode This item sets the operation mode for Serial Port 2. Settings: Normal, 1.6 uS, 3/16 Baud and ASKIR (the last three operation modes are setting options for IR function).
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX OnBoard IDE Controller This setting controls the onboard IDE controller. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both. OnChip USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. Setting options: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you need to use any USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 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. Termination Vol (V) The settings are used to adjust the termination voltage. Setting options: Auto, 1.27, 1.29.
KT3 Ultra2-C ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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. Using4- 4or 6-Channel Appendix A: Using or 6-Channel Audio Audio Function Function The motherboard comes with C-Media 8738MX chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel SPDIF out. C-Media 8738MX 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.
KT4 Ultra 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 drivers. To install C-Media drivers: 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. 4. Restart the system. MSI Reminds You... For Windows NT4.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 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. There are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket.
KT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard Software Configuration To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration in the C-Media software application. To set the Volumn control: 1. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom. 2. The following screen appears. Click the button. 3. Then you may adjust the following item: Volumn : This is the master control over all outputs.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function CD: Regulates the CD drive audio input level. MIC: Regulates the input level of microphone. WAVE: Regulates wave (voice) playback levels. FM: Regulates the FM music play level. AUX IN: Regulates the Auxiliary input play level. LINE IN: Regulates the Line-in level. Advanced: Regulates the advanced settings. The Advanced-S/PDIF Dialog box: 1. Click the button. 2.
KT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard The Advanced-Speakers Dialog box There are 2 different software configurations in the “Advanced-Speakers” dialog depending the C-Media chipset on your have. Use S/PDIF mode: 1. This diague provides an interface allowing you to set your speaker mode. CMI8738MX 6-channel supports earphone, 2ch, 4ch and 5.1ch mode. 2. The Phone Jacks tag shows the correct phone jack configuration for your motherboard. 3.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Use 6-channel: MSI Reminds You... 1. The “S/PDIF Playback” option in the “S/PDIF” dialog will be disabled when you choose “4” or “6” in the “Speaker” option. 2. Without using S-Bracket, the original “Microphone-in” will become “Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out” and the “Line-in” will become “Rear Speaker Out”. 3.
KT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard Using Xear 3D: Xear 3D technology provides a different multi-channel listening method and environment settings. Users can use general open-style earphones to replace real speakers so that users will hear rear-out sounds from the earphone. Using Xear 3D technology, users will need less setup-up effort, cost and space without rear speakers.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Multi-Channel Audio Demo: You can use the “Multi-Channel Audio Demo” application to test the audio setting you are configuring/have configured. The path will be showed as following: Click on each audio output to test the sound effect and the sound configuration. Please note this demo will vary depending on your setting to the speakers.
KT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard Using 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 S-BRACKET connectors: S-Bracket is an optional accessory. It gives access to analog and digital audio output by integrating both SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) and analog LINE OUT connectors.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 2-Channel Analog Audio Output We recommend that you should still attach the speakers to BACK PANEL’s Line Out connector during 2-channel audio mode even though S-Bracket’s Line Out connectors function properly.
KT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard 6-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Line Out (Front channels) Description: Line In Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out MIC connector and four speakers to both Line Out connectors of S-Bracket.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 1 2 Optical SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Description: Select the correct type of SPDIF jack to connect SPDIF speakers. For optical connection, remove the plug from the S-Bracket before inserting the fiber-optic cable to it.
DDR 400 Qualified Memory Test List Appendix B: DDR 400/PC3200 Qualified Memory Test List The northbridge VIA® KT400 can now support up to DDR 333, and JEDEC’s DDR 400 specification is not finalized and standardized yet. But since DDR 400 is becoming more popular in the PC market, we have tested some DDR 400 modules for KT4 Ultra. When using DDR 400 memory, a maximum of 2 DIMMs are recommended.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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.
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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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 ATXMainboard Mainboard KT4 Ultra ATX 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.
