MSI MS-6741 K8MM-ILSR Owner's Manual

K8TM / K8MM
MS-6741 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard
G52-M6741X4
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Manual Rev: 1.1
Release Date: April 2004
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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-6741
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
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Copyright Notice
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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.
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Card International Association.
Revision History
Revision
V1.0
V1.1
Revision History
First release with chipset
VIA K8T800 / K8M800 &
VIA VT8237
Update AGP slot image
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Date
September 2003
April 2004
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
h Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]
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. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
h The power cord or plug is damaged.
h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
h The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged.
h The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 60 0 C (140 0 F), it may damage the equipment.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2
Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................. 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................ 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix .................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ............................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set ................................................... 2-5
Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................................... 2-7
DDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................................. 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ........................................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-10
View of the Back Panel ........................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port: COMA ..................................................................................... 2-11
Mouse Connector ..................................................................................... 2-11
Keyboard Connector ................................................................................ 2-11
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-11
USB Ports .................................................................................................. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ...................................................................... 2-12
IEEE 1394 Port (Optional) ......................................................................... 2-13
Parallel Port ............................................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1, SFAN1 ................................................ 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ......................................................... 2-15
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................ 2-15
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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237:
SATA1 & SATA2 ................................................................................ 2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..................................................... 2-17
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................ 2-17
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ..................................................... 2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (Optional) ......................................... 2-18
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 ............................................................... 2-18
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional) ................................................... 2-18
Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .................................................................... 2-20
Slots .................................................................................................................. 2-21
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ................................................... 2-21
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-21
CNR Slot .................................................................................................... 2-21
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................................. 2-21
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .................................................................................................... 3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device ................................................................. 3-2
Control Keys ............................................................................................... 3-3
Getting Help ................................................................................................ 3-3
Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-3
Default Settings .......................................................................................... 3-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................. 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................. 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 3-11
Power Management Features ......................................................................... 3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................... 3-16
Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................... 3-18
PC Health Status .............................................................................................. 3-20
Frequency/Voltage Control .............................................................................. 3-21
Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 3-23
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults ................................................ 3-24
Appendix A: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ..................................... A-1
Installing the Audio Driver ................................................................................. A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ............................................. A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ............................................................. A-4
Using the Back Panel ................................................................................ A-4
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Testing the Connected Speakers ..................................................................... A-9
Testing Each Speaker ............................................................................... A-9
Playing KaraOK ............................................................................................... A-11
Playing KaraOK ........................................................................................ A-11
Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction ................................ B-1
Introduction ........................................................................................................ B-2
BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................ B-3
Installing RAID Software & Drivers ................................................................. B-11
Using VIA RAID Tool ........................................................................................ B-13
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.x), an
excellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative VIA
K8T800 / K8M800 and VIA VT8237 chipsets for optimal system
efficiency, the K8TM mainboard accommodates latest AMD K8 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up
to 2 DIMMs to provide the maximum of 2 GB memory capacity. This
mainboard provides a high professional desktop platform solution.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
Supports 64-bit AMD® K8 Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754).
Supports 3100+, 3200+ or higher CPU.
Chipset
VIA K8T 800/K8M800 Chipset (578-pin BGA)
-HyperTransportTM connection to AMD K8 Athlon64 processor
-8 or 16 bit control/address/data transfer both directions
-800/600/400/200 MHz “Double Data Rate” operation both direction
-AGP v3.0 compliant with 8x transfer mode
-Graphic integrated (K8M800)
VIA VT8237 Chipset (539-pin BGA)
- Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
- ACPI
- Supports 2 Serial ATA ports
- Supports 8 USB2.0 ports
Main Memory
Supports DDR266/333 DDR SDRAM, and unbuffered DDR400 DIMMs for two 184pin DDR DIMMs.
Supports DIMM sizes up to 2GB of memory in total.
Slots
One AGP 8x/4x slot.
Three 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots.
One CNR slot.
On-Board IDE
An IDE controller on the VT8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus
Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds.
- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.
On-Board Peripherals
On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port (COM A)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR (Optional)
- 1 audio port (Line-in/Line-out/MIC)
- 1 SPDIF out header
- 8 USB 1.1/2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
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Getting Started
IEEE 1394 (Optional)
Supports up to 2 * 1394 ports (Rear * 1/ onboard header * 1).
Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
Controlled by VIA 6307 chipset
Audio
AC’97 link controller integrated in VIA VT8237.
6 channels software audio codec ALC655.
- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN
VIA VT8237 MAC + VIA 6103 Ethernet PHY
- Supports 10/100Mb/s auto-negotiation operation.
- Compliant with PCI v2.2 and PC99 standard.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
Micro-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
BATT
+
ATX
Power Supply
CFAN1
FDD 1
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
T:1394 port
B:USB ports
JPW1
VIA
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: U SB
ports
Winbond
83697HF
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
VIA
K8T800
K8T800
/K8M800
/K8M800
IDE 1
IDE 2
DDR 1
VIA
VT6103
DDR 2
AGP Slot
BIOS
PCI Slot 1
JSP1
JIR1
PCI Slot 2
SFAN1
VIA
8237
JCD1
VIA
VT6307
JAUD1
SATA2
SATA1
PCI Slot 3
JBAT1
JUSB1
Codec
CNR
JUSB2
J1394_1
K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.X) Mainboard
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JFP1
JFP2
Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components,
if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work
properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Static electricity may damage the components.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
CFAN1, p.2-14
JPWR1, p.2-9
CPU, p.2-3
DDR1-2, p.2-7
BATT
+
FDD1, p.2-14
I/O Ports,
p.2-10
IDE1, IDE2,
p.2-15
JPW1,
p.2-9
AGP slot, p.2-21
JSP1, p.2-19
JCD1, p.2-17
PCI slot, p.2-21
SFAN1, p.2-14
JIR1, p.2-18
SATA1/2, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-18
JBAT1, p.2-20
JFP2, p.2-17
CNR slot, p.2-21
JFP1, p.2-17
JUSB1/2, p.2-15
J1394_1, p.2-19
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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket
called Socket-754 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 have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your
dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
FSB 400
DDR 266
DDR 333
DDR 400
OK
OK
OK
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting,
while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
O pen Lever
Sliding
Plate
90 degree
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
G old arrow
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. If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
C orrect C PU placem ent
G old arrow
O
IncorrectC PU placem ent
G old arrow
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embedded into the socket.
2-4
Press dow n
the C PU
X
C lose
Lever
Hardware Setup
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set
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 have the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.
1. Detach the shield of the
backplate’s paster.
2. Turn over the mainboard, and
install the backplate to the
proper position.
3. Turn over the mainboard
again and place the mainboard on the flat surface.Locate the two screw holes of
the mainboard.
4. Align the retention mechanism
and the backplate. Fix the retention mechanism and the
backplate with two screws.
retention mechanism
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
5. Position the cooling set onto the
retention mechanism. Hook one
end of the clip to hook first.
6. Press down the other end of the
clip to fasten the cooling set on
the top of the retention
mechanism.
8. Fastened down the lever.
9. Make sure the safety hook
completely clasps the fixed
bolt of the retention
mechanism.
7. Locate the Fix Lever, Saftey Hook
and the Fixed Bolt. Lift up the intensive fixed lever.
MSI Reminds You...
While disconnecting the Safety
Hook from the fixed bolt, it is
necessary to keep an eye on
your fingers, because once the
Safety Hook is disconnected
from the fixed bolt, the fixed
lever will spring back instantly.
Safety Hook
Fixed Lever
2-6
Fixed Bolt
Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides two slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line
Memory Module) modules and supports up to 2GB memory size. You can install
PC2700/DDR333 & PC2100/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR1~2)
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 3.3 volts
used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM
modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution
for high performance PC, workstations and servers.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
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 double-sided modules to meet your
own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
Slot
Memory Module
Total Memory
DIMM 1
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2
(Bank 2 & 3)
S/D
64MB~1GB
S/D
64MB~1GB
Maximum System Memory Supported
S: Single Side
64MB~2GB
D: Double Side
Installing DDR Modules
1. 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. Then push it in until
the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
2-8
Notch
Hardware Setup
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting
the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed
properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: 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. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
JWR1 Pin Definition
1
11
20
10
JWR1
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3.3V
3.3V
GND
5V
GND
5V
GND
PW_OK
5V_SB
10
12V
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
3.3V
-12V
GND
PS_ON
GND
GND
GND
-5V
5V
5V
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
4
2
JPW1
3
1
PIN
SIGNAL
1
2
3
4
GND
GND
12V
12V
JPW1 Pin Definition
MSI Reminds You...
There is a mechanism of this mainboard to protect it from being
damaged. The power will shut down automatically in two conditions: the
temperature of CPU reaches 100 oC, or the low voltage occurs during
booting up. Please follow the instructions below for this issue:
1. The power LED will blink continously. You should unplug the power
cord or turn off the power switch.
2. After the power LED stop blinking, plug on the power cord or turn on
the power switch, then you can reboot your system again.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
Back Panel
View of the Back Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:
1394
Port
Parallel
Mouse
Keyboard
COM A
LAN
(Optional)
VGA Port USB Ports USB Ports
(Optional)
L-in
L-out
MIC
Serial Port: COMA
The mainboard provides one 9-pin mail DIN connector as serial port COMA. The
serial port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes
FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial device directly to it.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8
9
COM1 & COM2
2-10
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD
SIN
SOUT
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
Serial Out or Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Ring Indicate
Hardware Setup
Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a
PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connector
location and pin assignments are as follows.
Pin Definition
6
5
3
4
1
2
PS/2 Mouse
(6-pin Female)
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mouse Data
NC
GND
VCC
Mouse Clock
NC
Mouse data
No connection
Ground
+5V
Mouse clock
No connection
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. The
connector location and pin assignments are as follows.
Pin Definition
6
5
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
3
4
1
2
PS/2 Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
VGA Connector
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.
Pin Definition
1
5
15
11
VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal Description
RED
GREEN
BLUE
N/C
GND
GND
GND
GND
Pin
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal Description
+5V
GND
N/C
SDA
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
SCL
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard
USB Ports
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial
Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug USB devices directly into the ports.
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
VCC
-Data 0
+Data 0
GND
+5V
Negative Data Channel 0
Positive Data Channel 0
Ground
5
6
7
8
VCC
-Data 1
+Data 1
GND
+5V
Negative Data Channel 1
Positive Data Channel 1
Ground
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional)
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
Activity Indicator
Link Indicator
8
1
RJ-45 LAN Jack
10/100 LAN Pin Definition
PIN
2-12
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
TDP
Transmit Differential Pair
2
TDN
Transmit Differential Pair
3
RDP
Receive Differential Pair
4
NC
Not Used
5
NC
Not Used
6
RDN
Receive Differential Pair
7
NC
Not Used
8
NC
Not Used
Hardware Setup
IEEE 1394 Port (Optional)
The mainboard provides one IEEE 1394 port, which connects to IEEE 1394 devices
without external power. The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus components provide
the enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer
electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.
IEEE1394 Port
Parallel Port
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.
13
1
14
25
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
STROBE
DATA0
DATA1
Strobe
Data0
Data1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
ACK#
BUSY
PE
SELECT
AUTO FEED#
ERR#
INIT#
SLIN#
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Data2
Data3
Data4
Data5
Data6
Data7
Acknowledge
Busy
Paper End
Select
Automatic Feed
Error
Initialize Printer
Select In
Ground
Ground
Ground
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Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect FDD, IDE HDD, front panel of the
system case, audio ports, USB Ports, and CPU/System FANs.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360KB,
720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy disk types.
FDD1
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1, SFAN1
The CAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with
+12V. It supports 3-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. If the mainboard
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
CFAN1
SFAN1
SENSOR
+12V
GND
Fan Connector
Pin Definition
MSI Reminds You...
Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard provides a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
controller that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, 120MB floppy
disk drive (reserved for future BIOS), and other devices.
IDE1
IDE2
MSI Reminds You...
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk
documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting
instructions.
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2
The mainboard provide two front Universal Serial Bus connectors for users to connect to USB ports.
Pin Definition
9
10
1
2
JUSB1/JUSB2
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
USBPWR
2
USBPWR
3
USBP2-
4
USBP3-
5
USBP2+
6
USBP3+
7
GND
8
GND
9
NC
10
OC #
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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237:
SATA1 & SATA2
The Southbridge of this mainboard is VIA VT8237 which supports two serial connectors SATA1& SATA2.
SATA1 & SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 st
generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant
with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard
disk device. Please refer to Appendix A: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction at
page A-1for detail software installation procedure.
SATA1 & SATA2 Pin Definition
SATA1
SATA2
1
7
Optional Serial ATA cable
Pin
Signal
1
3
5
7
GND
TXN
RXN
GND
Pin
Signal
2
4
6
TXP
GND
RXP
Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk
devices
Connect to SATA1 or SATA2
MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, which will
cause the loss of data during the transmission.
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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the
front panel switches and LEDs. JFP2 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Power Power
LED
Switch
JFP2
2
1
Speaker
JFP1
10
9
2
1
8
7
Power
LED
HDD Reset
LED Switch
JFP2 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HD_LED_P
FP PWR/SLP
HD_LED_N
FP PWR/SLP
RST_SW_N
PWR_SW_P
RST_SW_P
PWR_SW_N
RSVD_DNU
Hard disk LED pull-up
MSG LED pull-up
Hard disk active LED
MSG LED pull-up
Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Power Switch high reference pull-up
Reset Switch high reference pull-up
Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Reserved. Do not use.
JFP1 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
GND
2
SPK-
3
5
7
SLED
PLED
NC
4
6
8
BUZ+
BUZSPK+
CD-In Connector: JCD1
This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.
JCD1
R
GND
L
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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
The mainboard provides one front audio connector for users to connect the optional
audio cable.
JAUD1
2
1
10
9
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
AUD_MIC
AUD_GND
AUD_MIC_BIAS
AUD_VCC
AUD_FPOUT_R
AUD_RET_R
HP_ON
KEY
AUD_FPOUT_L
AUD_RET_L
Front panel microphone input signal
Ground used by analog audio circuits
Microphone power
Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
Right channel audio signal to front panel
Right channel audio signal return from front panel
Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
No pin
Left channel audio signal to front panel
Left channel audio signal return from front panel
MSI Reminds You...
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins
5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal
output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the
Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.
6
10
5
9
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (Optional)
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 Pin Definition
6
5
JIR1
2
2-18
1
Pin
Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
NC
NC
VCC5
GND
IRTX
IRRX
Hardware Setup
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1
The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE
1394 port via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional).
Pin Definition
1
2
9
10
J1394_1
Connected to J1394_1
PIN
1
3
5
7
9
SIGNAL
TPA+
Ground
TPB+
Cable power
Key (no pin)
PIN
2
4
6
8
10
SIGNAL
TPAGround
TPBCable power
Ground
IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)
Foolproof
design
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional)
This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.
Connected to JSP1
VCC
SPDIF
GND
JSP1
SPDIF Bracket (Optional)
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Jumpers
The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.
This section will explain how to change your mainboard’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. If you want to clear the system configuration,
use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions below to
clear the data:
1
JBAT1
1
3
Keep Data
1
3
Clear Data
MSI Reminds You...
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.
Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the
system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
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Slots
The motherboard provides one AGP slot, three 32-bit PCI bus slots and one CNR slot.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz,
32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot
supports 8x/4x AGP card.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When
adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply
first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers,
switches or BIOS configuration.
CNR Slot
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a specially
designed audio, or modem riser card for ATX family motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s chipset.
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. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
Order 1
Order 2
Order 3
Order 4
PCI Slot 1
INT A#
INT B#
INT C#
INT D#
PCI Slot 2
INT B#
INT C#
INT D#
INT A#
PCI Slot 3
INT C#
INT D#
INT A#
INT B#
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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 you are requested to run SETUP.
” You want to change the default settings for customized features.
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
DEL:Setup
F11:Boot Menu
F12:Network boot
TAB:Logo
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 <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Selecting the First Boot Device
You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility
by pressing <F11>. When the same message as listed above appears on the screen,
press <F11> to trigger the boot menu.
The POST messages might pass by too quickly for you to respond in time. If so,
restart the system and press <F11> after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot
menu similar to the following.
Select First Boot Device
Floppy
IDE-0
CDROM
: 1st Floppy
: IBM-DTLA-307038
: ATAPI CD-ROM DRIVE 40X M
[Up/Dn] Select
[RETURN] Boot
[ESC] cancel
The boot menu will list all the bootable devices. Select the one you want to boot from
by using arrow keys, and then press <Enter>. The system will boot from the selected
device. The selection will not make changes to the settings in the BIOS setup utility,
so next time when you power on the system, it will still use the original first boot
device to boot up.
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Control Keys
<↑>
<↓>
<←>
<→>
<Enter>
<Esc>
<+/PU>
<-/PD>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
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
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Load High Performance Defaults
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Getting Help
After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the
arrow keys ( ­Ż ) to select the item. The on-line description for the selected setup
category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Default Settings
The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of default settings: the BIOS Setup and
High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for all devices and the system, while High Performance defaults provide the
best system performance but may affect the system stability.
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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 <Enter> 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.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
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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.
Load High Performance Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the
system stability may be affected.
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations.
Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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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 <PgUp> or <PgDn> 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 <hour> <minute> <second>.
System Date
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <month> <date> <year> <day>.
month
The month from Jan. through Dec.
date
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric
function keys.
year
The year can be adjusted by users.
day
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS. Read-only.
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of
hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.
Type
Select how to define the HDD parameters
Cylinders
Enter cylinder number
Heads
Enter head number
Write Precompensation
Enter write precomp cylinder
Sectors
Enter sector number
Maximum Capacity
Read the maximal HDD capacity
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LBA Mode
Block Mode
Fast Programmed I/O
Modes
32 Bit Transfer Mode
Select Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB under Windows and DOS, or Disabled under Netware and UNIX
Select Auto to enhance the hard disk
performance
Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing
Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard
disk data transfer rate
Floppy Drive A:/B:
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: Not
Installed, 1.2 MB 5Ľ, 720 KB 3˝, 1.44 MB 3˝ and 2.88 MB 3˝.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
When Enabled, BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the
boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is attempted. Setting options: Disabled
and Enabled.
MSI Reminds You...
This feature only protects the boot sector, not the whole hard disk.
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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.
Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the disk operating system.
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. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
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Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk
status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a
hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
BootUp Num-Lock
This item is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On
will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will
allow end users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: On,
Off.
Floppy Drive Swap
Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Floppy Drive Seek
This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time. When
enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the
drive activity light will come on and the head will move back and forth once. First A:
will be done and then B: if it exists. Setting options: 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
Description
Setup
The password prompt appears only when end users try to run
Setup.
Always
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.
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.
The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache). Setting
options: Enabled, Disabled.
External Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM
(system memory). Most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache
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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. Setting
options: Enabled, Disabled.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory
area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
C000, 32k Shadow
This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in the item are
handled. Settings are described below:
Option
Description
Disabled
The specified ROM is not copied to RAM.
Enabled
The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for faster system
performance.
Cached
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.
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.
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Advanced Chipset Features
MSI Reminds You...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
LDT to AGP Lokar (Upstream) / LDT to AGP Width (Downstream)
These two item control the utilized widths of the HyperTransport link. Setting options:
8 bit, 16 bit.
LDT to AGP Lokar Frequency
This item specifies the maximum operating frequency of the link's transmitter clock.
Setting options: 800 MHz, 600 MHz, 400 MHz, 200 MHz.
Memclock Mode
This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to Auto enables Memclock
Mode automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting Limit allows users to configure
these fields manually.
Memclock Value
When it is set to Limit in “Memclock Mode”, user can place an artificial memory clock
limit on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running faster than
this frequency. Setting options: DDR200, DDR266, DDR300, DDR333, DDR400.
Bank Interleaving
This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM. Disable the
function if 16MB SDRAM is installed. Settings: Disabled, Auto.
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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. Settings: 4 Beat and 8 Beat.
CAS Latency (CL)
This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command
after receiving it. Settings: Auto, CL2.0, CL2.5, CL3.0. CL2 increases the system
performance the most while CL3.0 provides the most stable performance.
TRCD
When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This
setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address
strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the
DRAM performance. Settings: 2CLK to 5CLK.
TRAS
This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.
Setting options: Auto, 5CLK to 15CLK.
TRP
This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be
allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its
charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to
retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.
Setting options: Auto, 2CLK to 6CLK.
AGP Mode
The item sets an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card. Setting options: 1x, 2x,
4x. 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. Select Enabled only when the
installed AGP card supports this function. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
AGP Aperture Size
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video
purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to
graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded
to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture
size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB.
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Power Management Features
MSI Reminds You...
S3-related functions described in this section are available only
when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000,
you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through
the setting of this field. Options are:
S1/POS
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system
context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
S3/STR
The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information
of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to
main memory that remains powered while most other hardware
components turn off to save energy. The information stored in
memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”
event occurs.
Auto
BIOS determines the best 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.
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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. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
Power Management/APM
Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to
enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings: Disabled, Enabled.
Suspend Time Out (Minute)
After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off.
Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60.
Display Activity
These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of the specified hardware
peripheral or component. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the specified
hardware peripheral or component will wake up the system or prevent the system
from entering the power saving modes. Settings: Monitor, Ignore.
Thermal Active 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.
Suspend
When you press the power button, the computer enters the
suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more
than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
After AC Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
Power Off
Leaves the computer in the power off state.
Power On
Leaves the computer in the power on state.
Last State
Restores the system to the previous status before power
failure or interrupt occurred.
Set WakeUp Events
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
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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. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
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.
Alarm Date/Hour/Minute/Second
If Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the system will automatically resume (boot up)
on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields. Available settings for
each item are:
Alarm Date
01 ~ 31, Every Day
Alarm Hour
00 ~ 23
Alarm Minute
00 ~ 59
Alarm Second
00 ~ 59
MSI Reminds You...
If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it
enters the operating system, before this function will work.
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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.
Plug and Play Aware O/S
When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE,
SCSI). 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. Select
Yes if the operating system is Plug & Play.
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. When the item is set to Yes, the system will
reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the
item back to No automatically.
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.
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PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has
bus mastering capability. Settings options: Disabled, Enabled.
Primary Graphics Adaptor
This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting
options are:
AGP
The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If the AGP card is
not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card.
PCI
The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If the PCI VGA
card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card.
PCI Slot1 IRQ, PCI Slot2 IRQ, PCI Slot3 IRQ
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11,
Auto. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ line for each PCI
slot.
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Integrated Peripherals
Floopy Disk Controller
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
This item specifies the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM A).
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.
Parallel Port
This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. Selecting
Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
Settings: Auto, 378, 278, 3BC, Disabled.
Port Mode
This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port: ECP, Normal, BiDir or EPP.
EPP Version
The item selects the EPP version used by the parallel port if the port is set to EPP
mode. Settings: 1.7, 1.9.
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Port IRQ
When OnBoard Parallel Port is set to Auto, the item shows Auto indicating that BIOS
determines the IRQ for the parallel port automatically.
Port DMA
This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is set to the ECP
mode. When Parallel Port is set to Auto, the field will show Auto indicating that BIOS
automatically determines the DMA channel for the parallel port.
VT8237 PATA-IDE Controller
This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 PATA-IDE controller. Setting options:
Enabled, Disabled.
VT8237 SATA-IDE Controller
This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 SATA-IDE controller. Setting options:
Disabled, Enabled.
V-Link Data 2X Support
This setting controls the onboard V-Link Data 2X Support. Setting options: Enabled,
Disabled.
OnBoard LAN, OnBoard LAN P.M.E.
This is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller and the wake-on-LAN
function. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Onboard 1394, Onboard S.ATA, OnBoard AC’97 Audio
Set these options to Enabled to enable the controllers of these 3 PCI devices.
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, 8 USB Ports.
USB Device 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. Set to No
Mice only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
USB 1.1 Port 64/60 Emulation
This field allows you to enable or disable the USB Port 64/60 Emulation function.
When the function is enabled, the USB keyboard is allowed to type some special
combination keys.
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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. Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled.
CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, +5.0V, +12.0V, 12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Unused PCI Slot/DIMM Clk
This setting enables you to stop or activate the unused PCI slot & DIMM clock. Setting
options: Stop, Action.
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. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at
Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
select Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are
overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock
speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Available options:
Enabled, Disabled.
CPU FSB Clock
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and
overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Select the
number between 200~280 for needed frequency.
MSI Reminds You...
Changing CPU FSB clock could result in the instability of the system;
therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for
long-term usage.
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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. Setting options: 2.55, 2.60, 2.65, 2.70, 2.75, 2.80,
2.85.
AGP Voltage (V)
AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of
your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected. Setting
options: Auto, 1.55, 1.60, 1.65, 1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.85.
MSI Reminds You...
The settings shown in different color in DDR Voltage (V) and AGP
Voltage (V) helps to verify if your setting is proper for your system.
White: Safe setting.
Yellow: High performance setting.
Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable.
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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 <Enter>. 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 <Enter>. You
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without
entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try
to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your
system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have AMIBIOS to request a
password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the
PASSWORD CHECK option of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Always, the password is required both at boot and at
entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter
Setup.
MSI Reminds You...
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the
Setup menu.
User password:
Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menu.
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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.
When you select Load High Performance Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance but may lead to a stability issue.
MSI Reminds You...
The option is for power or overclocking users only. Use of high
performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the system
performance. Therefore, a high-end system configuration is a must,
which means you need high-quality VGA adapter, RAM and so on. We
don’t recommend that users should apply the high performance defaults in their regular systems. Otherwise, the system
may become unstable or even crash. If the system crashes or hangs
after enabling the feature, please CLEAR CMOS DATA to resolve the
problem. For more information, refer to “Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1”
in Chapter 2.
When you select Load BIOS Setup Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default values that are factory settings for stable system
performance.
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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
Appendix A: Using 4- or 6-Channel
Audio Function
The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for
6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel.
ALC655 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.
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Installing the Audio Driver
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 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.
The following illustrations are based on Windows ® XP environment and could look
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. (Please note the screen below might be different depending
on the different mainboard you purchased.)
2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.
MSI Reminds You...
The AC97 Audio Configuration
software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens
shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest
software utility and shall be held for reference only.
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3. Click Next to start installing files into the system.
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Select this
option
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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 6-channel audio setting in the
software utility.
Using the Back Panel
In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio connectors
on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a
proper setting is made in the software utility.
Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the
software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back Panel.
Configuration in the Software Utility
1. Click the audio icon
the screen.
from the window tray at the lower-right corner of
2. Select a desired surround sound effect from the “Environment” drop-down
menu.
3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
4. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings.
5. Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
a. Headphone
b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output
6. Click OK to close this window.
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5
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Connecting the Speakers
When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software
utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks 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 phone jack on the
back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
1
2
3
Line In
Line Out (Front channels)
MIC
Back Panel
1
2
3
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„ 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output
function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog
audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No. of
Speakers.
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back
panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1
2
1
2
3
*Line Out (Rear channels)
Line Out (Front channels)
MIC
3
* Line In function is converted to
Line Out function when 4-Channel
Mode for 4-Speaker Output is
selected.
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„ 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back
panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1
2
3
* Line Out (Rear channels)
Line Out (Front channels)
* Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
1
2
* Both Line In and MIC
function are converted to Line
Out function when 4-Channel
Mode for 6-Speaker Output is
selected.
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MSI Reminds You...
If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio channels
when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be
required to exchange center and subwoofer audio signals. You can
purchase the converter from a speaker store.
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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 make 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
screen.
from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the
2. Click the Speaker Test tab.
3. The following window appears. Select the speaker which you want to test by
clicking it.
Center
Front Right
Front Left
Rear Right
Rear Left
Subwoofer
MSI Reminds You...
6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you
select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you
select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.
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4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound coming from
the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/
Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels.
Select this function
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Playing KaraOK
The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody
for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio
operation.
Playing KaraOK
1. Click the audio icon
screen.
from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the
2. In the Sound Effect tab, select Voice Cancellation under “KaraOK.”
3. Click OK to close this window.
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Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel
Audio
Function
Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial
ATA RAID Introduction
The Southbridge VT8237 provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent
SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives.
Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives
deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin
cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside
your PC.
Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel
Audio Function
The key features of VT8237 SATA RAID are:
1.
Support two SATA + two PATA hard disk drives.
2.
Only SATA supports RAID.
3.
Supports ATA 133 high performance hard disk drive.
4.
Dual independent ATA channels and maximum connection of four
hard disk drives allowed.
5.
Supports Ultra DMA mode 6/5/4/3/2/1/0, DMA mode 2/1/0, and PIO
mode 4/3/2/1/0.
6.
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.
7.
4 KB to 64 KB striping block size support.
8.
Bootable disk or disk array support.
9.
Windows-based RAID configure and management software tool.
(Compatible with BIOS)
10.
Supports hot-swap failed disk drive in RAID 1 array.
11.
ATA SMART function support.
12.
Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP operating systems
support.
13.
Event log for easy troubleshooting.
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Introduction
This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge
and a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAID Host Controller. For users wishing to
install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to Driver and RAID
Software Installation section.
RAID Basics
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two or more
hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better
performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on
another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The
individual disk drives in an array are called “members”. The configuration information
of each member is recorded in the “reserved sector” that identifies the drive as a
member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical
drive to the operating system.
Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The
different methods are referred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels
represent different performance levels, security levels and implementation costs.
The RAID levels which the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are RAID
0 and RAID 1. The table below briefly introduced these RAID levels.
RAID Level No. of Drives
RAID 0
2
Capacity
Number drives * 2
(Striping)
RAID 1
Benefits
Highest performance without data
protection
2
Smallest size
Data protection
(Mirroring)
RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any
disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to
the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping
block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in
parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not
respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive
capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an
extra drive called the .spare drive. can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to
replace a failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any
RAID 1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working
drives in the array.
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BIOS Configuration
When the system powers on during the POST (Power-On Self Test) process, press
<Tab> key to enter the BIOS configuration.
The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the VIA Tech. RAID BIOS.
Always use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu, use up and down arrow key
to select the each item and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. The
main interface of BIOS configuration utility is as below:
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Create Disk Array
Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press
<Enter>.
MSI Reminds You...
The “Channel”, “Drive Name”, “Mode” and “Size (GB)” in the following
example might be different from your system.
Select Array Mode and press <Enter>, a list of array modes will appear. Highlight
the target array mode that you want to create, and press <Enter> to confirm the
selection. If RAID 1 or RAID 0/1 is selected, an option list will popup and enable the
users to select Create only or Create and duplicate. Create only will allow BIOS
to only create an array. The data on the mirroring drive may be different from the
source drive. Create and duplicate lets BIOS copy the data from the source to the
mirroring drive.
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After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One
method is “Auto Setup” and the other one is “Select Disk Drives”. Auto Setup
allows BIOS to select the disk drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not
duplicate the mirroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for
RAID 1. It is recommended all disk drives are new ones when wanting to create an
array. Select Disk Drives lets the user select the array drives by their requirements.
When using Select Disk Drives, the channel column will be activated. Highlight the
target drives that you want to use and press <Enter> to select them. After all drives
have been selected, press <Esc> to go back to the creation steps menu.
If user selects a RAID 0 array in step 2, the block size of the array can also be
selected. Use the arrow key to highlight Block Size and press <Enter>, then select
a block size from the popup menu. The block size can be 4KB to 64KB.
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MSI Reminds You...
Even though 64KB is the recommended setting for most users, you
should choose the block size value which is best suited to your specific
RAID usage model.
4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks
8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocks
16KB: Best for sequential transfers
32KB: Good for sequential transfers
64KB: Optimal setting
Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning
message will appear, Press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation.
Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array
creation.
Delete Disk Array
A RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following
steps:
1.
Select Delete Array in the main menu and press <Enter>. The channel
column will be activated.
2.
Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press <Enter>. A
warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel.
Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except RAID 1 arrays.
When a RAID is deleted, the data on these two hard disk drives will be reserved and
become two normal disk drives.
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Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive
If a RAID 1 array is created and there are drives that do not belong to other arrays,
the one that has a capacity which is equal to or greater than the array capacity can
be selected as a spare drive for the RAID 1 array. Select Create/Delete Spare
and press <Enter>, the channel column will then be activated. Select the drive that
you want to use as a spare drive and press <Enter>, the selected drive will be
marked as Spare. The spare drive cannot be accessed in an OS.
To delete a spare drive, highlight Create/Delete Spare and press <Enter>. The
spare drive will be highlighted, press <Enter> to delete the spare drive.
View Serial Number of Hard Drive
Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive,
the selected drive’s serial number can be viewed in the last column. The serial
number is assigned by the disk drive manufacturer.
Press the F1 key to show the array status on the lower screen. If there are no disk
arrays then nothing will be displayed on the screen.
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Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array
When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if the RAID 1 array has any inconsistencies between user data and backup data. If BIOS detects any inconsistencies,
the status of the disk array will be marked as critical, and BIOS will prompt the user
to duplicate the RAID 1 in order to ensure the backup data consistency with the user
data.
If user selects Continue to boot, it will enable duplicating the array after booting
into OS.
Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array
When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID has
failed or is absent. If BIOS detects any disk drive failures or missing disk drives, the
status of the array will be marked as broken.
If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is a spare hard drive available for
rebuilding the broken array, the spare hard drive will automatically become the mirroring drive. BIOS will show a main interface just like a duplicated RAID 1. Selecting
Continue to boot enables the user to duplicate the array after booting into operating system.
If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is no spare hard drive available for
rebuilding the array, BIOS will provide several operations to solve such problem.
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1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive:
This item turns off the computer and replaces the failed hard drive with a good one.
If your computer does not support APM, you must turn off your computer manually.
After replacing the hard drive, boot into BIOS and select Choose replacement
drive and rebuild to rebuild the broken array.
2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship:
This item cancels the data mirroring relationship of the broken array. For broken RAID
1 arrays, the data on the surviving disk will remain after the destroy operation.
However, Destroy the Mirroring Relationship is not recommend because the
data on the remaining disk will be lost when the hard drive is used to create another
RAID 1 array.
3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild:
This item enables users to select an already-connected hard drive to rebuild the
broken array. After choosing a hard drive, the channel column will be activated.
Highlight the target hard drive and press <Enter>, a warning message will appear.
Press Y to use that hard drive to rebuild, or press N to cancel. Please note selecting
option Y will destroy all the data on the selected hard drive.
4. Continue to boot:
This item enables BIOS to skip the problem and continue booting into OS.
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Installing RAID Software & Drivers
Install Driver in Windows OS
h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP.
1. Start the installation:
Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need
to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.
2. When the Windows Setup window is generated, press S to specify an
Additional Device(s).
3. Insert the driver diskette VIA VT6420/VT8237 Disk Driver into drive A: and
press <Enter>.
MSI Reminds You...
Please follow the instruction below to make a VIA Serial ATA RAID
driver for yourself.
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Ignore the Setup screen and use “Explorer” to browse the
CD.
3. Copy all the contents (including the sub-folders) in the
\\IDE\VIA\Driver to a fomatted floppy disk.
4. The driver disk for VIA Serial ATA driver is done.
4. Depending on your operation system, choose VIA Serial ATA RAID
Controller(Windows XP), VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows 2000)
or VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows NT4) from the list that appears
on Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key.
5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified,
press <Enter> to continue with installation.
6. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now
load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation
h Existing Windows XP Driver Installation
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Under the Driver tab, click on VIA SATA RAID Utility.
4. The drivers will be automatically installed.
h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation
1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by
the System icon.
2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The
driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should appear.
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Installation of VIA SATA RAID Utility
The VIA SATA RAID Utility is the software package that enables high-performance
RAID 0 arrays in the Windows* XP operating system. This version of VIA SATA RAID
Utility contains the following key features:
h Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP
h VIA SATA RAID utility
h RAID0 and RAID1 functions
Insert the MSI CD and click on the VIA SATA RAID Utility to install the software.
The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation. Click on the Next
button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
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Put a check mark in the check box to install the feature you want. Then click Next
button to proceed the installation.
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Using VIA RAID Tool
Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA --->raid_tool.
exe to enable VIA RAID Tool.
After the software is finished installation, it will automatically started every time Windows is initiated. You may
double-click on the
icon shown in the system tray of
the tool bar to launch the VIA RAID Tool utility.
The main interface is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the
main functions. Click on these toolbar buttons to execute their specific functions.
The left windowpane displays the controller and disk drives and the right windowpane displays the details of the controller or disk drives. The available features are
as following:
View by Controller
View by Devices
View Event log
Help Topics
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Click on
o r
button to determine the viewing type of left window pane.
There are two viewing types: By controllers and by device. Click on the object in the
left window pane to display the status of the object in the right windowpane. The
following screen shows the status of Array 0---RAID 0.
Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 0 to see the details of each disk.
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You may also use the same
--RAID 1.
o
r
button to view the statuses of Array 0-
Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 1 to see the details of each disk.
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