845PE Max2 MS-6704 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: August 2002 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this Users Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................... ii Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii Revision History ........................................................................................... iii Technical Support ......................................................................................... iv Safety Instructions .......................................................
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-13 Serial Port Connectors: COM A .................................................. 2-13 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) .......................................................... 2-13 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-15 Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-15 Connectors .................................................
The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features .................................................................... 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 3-13 Power Management Features ............................................................. 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations .......
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing 845PE Max2 (MS-6704 v1. X) ATX mainboard. The 845PE Max2 is based on Intel® 845PE & ICH4 chipsets and provides 6 USB 2.0 ports for high-speed data transmission, one SPDIF pinheader for digital audio transmission, and one extra Bluetooth pinheader that fulfills your need for wireless connection. With all these special designs, the 845PE Max2 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4 processor. h Supports up 2.4G/533MHz and higher speed. Chipset h Intel® 845PE/845GE (optional) chipset - FSB 533 MHz. - Integrated video accerlerator. - Supports DDR 266/333 DDR technology. - 1.5 V AGP 4X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller. h Intel® ICH4 chipset - Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio. - Dual channel Ultra DMA 66/100 master mode IDE controller.
Getting Started - 1 IrDA connector for with Intel® & MSI pin-definition - 1 Line-in/Line-out/MIC port - C-Media 8738 6 channel audio SPDIF (Optional) - 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4) - 1394 port controlled by VT6306 (Optional) Bluetooth (Optional) h 1 Bluetooth connector for wireless connection. Audio h C-Media 8738MX/ 8738LX 6-channel audio. LAN (Optional) h Intel® 82540EM/82551Dual layout. - Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip. - Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard C_FAN1 JPW1 USB ports ATX Power Supply IDE 1 IDE 2 FDD1 CONN2 Intel JDB1 T:LAN jack (optional) B:USB ports Line-Out Line-In Mic JIR1 845PE / 845GE chipset PWR_FA N1 Winbond W83627HF-AW DDR 3 DDR 1 DDR 2 AGP Slot BATT + PCI Slot 1 S_FAN1 Intel 82540EM ICH 4 PCI Slot 2 JBAT1 PCI Slot 3 JCI1 JAUD1 JFP2 PROMISE 20275/20276 PCI Slot 4 JFP1 PCI Slot 5 VIA VT6306 BIOS IDE 4 CMI8738 PCI
Getting Started MSI Special Features 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 speed(s) Ø monitor system voltage If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX 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 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a 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 detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This special feature is very useful for overclocking users.
Getting Started Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Fuzzy Logic™ 4 The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to apply the new setup value.
Getting Started 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 JPW1, p.2-9 CONN1, p.2-9 C_FAN1, p.2-22 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 CONN2, p.2-9 Back Panel I/O, p.2-11 FDD1, p.2-16 IDE1, IDE2, p.2-17 JDB1, p.2-30 JIR1, p.2-23 PWR_FAN1, p.2-22 AGP Slot, p.2-32 SFAN1, p.2-22 JBAT1, p.2-31 PCI Slots, p.2-32 JCI1, p.2-23 JFP2, p.2-24 JAUD1, p.2-25 JFP1, p.2-24 IDE3, IDE4, p.2-18 JCD1, p.2-20 JBT2, p.2-26 JUSB1, p.2-27 CNR Slot, p.2-32 JSP3, p.2-20 2-2 J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 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 the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. 2. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. retention mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. 4.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board.
Hardware Setup 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 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333 or PC2100/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~3, from left to right) 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard DDR Module Combination To enable normal operation, at least one DIMM module should be installed on the motherboard. All three slots can be single-sidedly or double-sidedly installed with 184-pin DDR DIMM modules. Please especially note that DDR 1 alone occupies two memory banks; the rest two banks are shared by DDR 2 & DDR 3.
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: CONN1 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard 3 4 1 2 10 20 1 11 CONN1 JPW1 1 4 CONN2 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 GND GND 12V 12V CONN2 Pin Definition 2-10 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5V GND GND 12V CONN1 Pin Definition 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.
Hardware Setup Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: LAN (Optional) Parallel Mouse MIC USB Ports Keyboard USB Ports COMA 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connectors: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM A. The port is 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup 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/LX 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
Hardware Setup ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. The Ultra ATA100 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 100 megabytes (MB) per second.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard ATA133 RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Optional) The mainboard offers high-end Ultra ATA133 RAID (0 or 1) hard drive interface specifications supported through Promise® PDC20275 or Promise® PDC20276 controllers. Promise® PDC20276 controller also offers high-end Ultra ATA/133 RAID (0 or 1) hard drive interface specifications supported through.
Hardware Setup Promise® PDC20275 controller provides Ultra ATA/133 technology, which is a high-end Ultra ATA/133 hard drive interface specification, boostsing data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. This new interface is one-third faster than earlier recordbreaking Ultra ATA/100 technology and is backwards-compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface. IDE3 It can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1/PWR_FAN1 The C_FAN1 (processor fan), S_FAN1 (system fan) and PWR_FAN1 (power fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
Hardware Setup IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 5 6 1 2 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 NC NC VCC5 GND IRTX IRRX Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Bluetooth Connector: JBT2 (Optional) This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless connection. 1 2 7 8 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 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 header JUSB1 that is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 10 9 2 1 JUSB1 (USB 2.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (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: 1394 Port Connected separately to J1394_1, J1394_2 and J1394_3.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
Hardware Setup 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.
BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> <↓> <←> <→> <+/PU> <-/PD> 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 Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load High Performance Defaults Load BIOS Setup Default
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to the value you prefer. System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is .
BIOS Setup selection.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. Full Screen Logo Show This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: Silent Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. BIOS 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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Try Other Boot Device Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.
BIOS Setup Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64 MB 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. Hyper Threading Function This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You...
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000hFFFFFh, 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.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting Press and the following sub-menu appears. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. Settings are: SPD, 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, Auto. Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard the following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting Disabled allows users to configure these fields manually. CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 2.5 (clocks) provides the most stable performance.
BIOS Setup 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. Available options: Yes, No. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
BIOS Setup to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Auto BIOS determines the best mode automatically. Re-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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Set Monitor Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS wil monitor the activity of the specified hardware peripherals or components. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the specified hareware peripherals or components will wake up the system or prevent the system from entering the power saving modes. Settings: Monitor, Ignore.
BIOS Setup Resume By RTC 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.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup Init. Graphics Adaptor Priority This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: PCI/AGP AGP/PCI The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If the PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card. The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If the AGP card is not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by AMIBIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O are configured as PCI/PnP. If all IRQs are set to ISA/EISA, and IRQ 14/15 are allocated to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9 will still be available for PCI and PnP devices. Available settings: ISA/EISA and PCI/ PnP.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to No Mice only if your wan t to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Onboard LAN The field determines whether the onboard LAN controller is activated. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Onboard IDE RAID This allows you to enable/disable the onboard ATA133 RAID controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Load OnBoard IDE Raid BIOS The field determines whether the onboard ATA133RAID controller is loaded. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
BIOS Setup Onboard FDC 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. Onboard Serial Port A These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM A)/Serial Port 2 (COM B).
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Onboard 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 and Disabled. Parallel Port Mode This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port: ECP, Normal, Bi-Dir or EPP. EPP Version The item selects the EPP version used by the parallel port if the port is set to EPP mode.
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 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
BIOS Setup AGP/PCI Clock (Mhz) This item allows you to select the AGP/PCI clock frequency (in MHz) by adjusting the AGP/PCI clock to a higher frequency. CPU Vcore Adjust The setting allows you to adjust the CPU Vcore voltage. Available options: Yes, No. CPU Vcore The setting is adjustable if you set the”CPU Vcore Adjust” to “Yes”. Settings: 1.550V, 1.575V, 1.600V, 1.625V, 1.650V, 1.675V, 1.700V, 1. 725V, 1.750V, 1.775V, 1.800V, 1.825V, 1.850V. MSI Reminds You...
KT3 Ultra2-C 845PE Max2ATX ATXMainboard Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
BIOS Setup Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system performance but probably will cause a stability issue. The BIOS Setup Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for stable performance of the mainboard.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix. Using4- 4or 6-Channel Appendix A: Using or 6-Channel Audio Audio Function Function The motherboard comes with C-Media 8738MX/LX 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/LX 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.
5PE Max2 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.
845PE Max2 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.
845PE Max2 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. h With C-Media 8738MX chipset: 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.
845PE Max2 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 h With C-Media 8738LX chipset: This diague provides an interface allowing you to set your speaker mode. CMI8738LX 6-channel spports earphone, 2ch, 4ch and 6ch mode.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard Using Xear 3D: This diague provides an interface allowing you to set your speaker mode. CMI8738 LX 6-channel spports earphone, 4ch or 6ch mode in Xear 3D.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The Volume Dialog box: The “Volume” dialog lets you adjust the volume of each output. The Sound Effect box: The “Sound Effect” dialog lets you choose the sound effect you like.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard 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.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 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.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard 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. Back Panel 1 2 3 Line Out (Front channels) Line In MIC 3 2 1 4-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 connector and two speakers to one Line Out MIC connector of S-Bracket.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 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.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard 1 2 3 4 Optical SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Line Out Line Out 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.
Installing ATA133 RAID Driver Appendix. 4- or 6-Channel Appendix B:Using Installing ATA133 RAID Audio Driver Function The motherboard comes with optional ATA133 RAID connector, which provides support for high-end Ultra ATA133 RAID (0 or 1) hard drive interface specifications. This section provides the ATA133 RAID driver installation procedure when used with various operating systems.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard Installing Drivers Windows 2000: Installing driver during new Windows 2000 installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Start the installation: a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows 2000 installation diskettes. b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type “WINNT”. After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, after the message “Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration...” appears, press . c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM.
Installing ATA133 RAID Driver 2. Choose “Add/Troubleshoot a device” and press “next” then new hardware wizard will show device list. 3. Choose “Mass Storage controller“ and press “next” and next screen press “finish”. 4. Choose ”display a list the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver “then press “next”. 5. It will show all Windows 2000 supported SCSI adapter drivers. Press “Have disk”. 6. Insert the MBUltra133 driver diskette in drive A:. 7.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard Installing Driver During New Windows XP Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Start the installation: a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows XP installation diskettes. b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type “WINNT”. After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, after the message “Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration...” appears, press . c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM.
Installing ATA133 RAID Driver 6. 7. The Windows XP Setup screen will appear again saying “Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:” The list will include “WinXP Promise MBUltra133 IDE Controller”. NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next step – From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the Enter key.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing Windows XP operating system to the MBUltra133 card, the MBUltra133 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach this drive or any other hard drive to the MBUltra133 controller card before completing this step. Installing Drivers During New Windows NT 4.0 Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Installing ATA133 RAID Driver 8. now load all device files and then continue the Windows NT installation. After a successful installation, the “SCSI Adapter Setup” box will show that the “WinNT Promise MBUltra133 IDE Controller” driver has been installed. Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0 1. 2. 3. Choose “Settings” from the “Start” menu. Choose “Control Panel” from the “Settings” menu. Double-click on the “SCSI Adapters” icon, which generates the “SCSI Adapters” dialog box. 4.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard Installing Drivers During Windows Me/98 Installation The following details the installation of the MBUltra133 drivers while installing Windows Me/98 (with the MBUltra133 controller card already in place). If you’re installing the MBUltra133 drivers on a system with Me already installed, see “Installing Drivers with Existing Windows Me/98 System.” 1. Install Windows Me/98 fully. 2. After installation, go the “Start” menu and choose “Settings.” 3.
Installing ATA133 RAID Driver 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. has found a “PCI Mass Storage Controller.” Click on “Next,” and from the generated list box, choose “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced).” Click on “Next,” and from the generated choices, choose “Specify a location.” Insert the “MBUltra133 Driver” diskette in drive A:. Type “A:\WIN9X-ME” in the text box that appears. Click on “Next.” A message informing you that Windows Me/98 has found “Win9x-ME Promise MBUltra133 IDE Controller” should appear.
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. Sayin g PCB version 1 is the same as saying motherboard version 1.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard A: We strongly recommend that you do NOT connect those descri bed CPU fan directly to your motherboard, as it draws so much power, that it could damage it. Please use a 3-Pin to 4-Pin Cable that comes together with the fan. Q: Can I use more than 512MB memory on Win9x or WinME? A: No, you can’t. You can only use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. This is a Microsoft OS issue. Please check http://support/microsoft. com/support/kb/articles/Q108/0/79.
Troubleshooting 3. Bugs are found 4. Customer-specific request When we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached which list s the reason for t he rel ease. Refer t o this release not e and decide for yourself if upgradi ng to the new BIOS will be worth it. A word of advice, though, do not upgrade to the new BIOS, unless you really have to. Q: How do I update the BIOS? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details.
845PE Max2 ATX Mainboard Q: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank. A: For AMI BIOS Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM an d save it on a floppy disk. e.g. Rename A569MS23.ROM to AMIBOOT.ROM Insert t his floppy disk in the floppy drive. Turn On the system and press and hold Ctrl-Home to force update. It will read the AMIBOOT.ROM file and recover the BIOS from the A drive. When 4 beeps are h eard you may remove th e floppy disk and restart the computer.
Glossary Glossary Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the system power flexibly. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics.
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.
