865PE Neo2-V / 848P Neo-V Series MS-6788 (v2.
Manual Rev: 2.0 Release Date: February 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.
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CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................
CD-In Connector: CD1 .............................................................................. 2-14 ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-15 Front USB Connectors: JUSB2 & JUSB3 ................................................ 2-15 Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 .......................................... 2-16 S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP1 (Optional) ...................................... 2-17 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..............
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 865PE Neo2-V / 848P Neo-V Series (MS-6788) v2.X ATX mainboard. The 865PE Neo2-V / 848P Neo-V Series is based on Intel® 865PE / 848P and ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the 865PE Neo2-V / 848P Neo-V Series delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB 400MHz (for Northwood only) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on the North Bridge integrated. h Supports up to 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus.
Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals includes: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port COM1 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In port - 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional) - 1 RCA SPDIF Out Audio h AC’97 link controller integrated in ICH5. h 6 channels software audio codec ALC655. - Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout CP UFAN1 Top : mouse Bottom : keyboard ATX Power Supply T:SP DIF Out B:USB ports T:LAN jack (Optional) B:USB ports Intel 865PE JPW1 AGP Slot BIOS Winb ond W83627THF DIMM 3 DIMM 1 chipset DIMM 2 T:Line-In M: Line-Out B:Mic PCI Slot 1 SATA2 ICH 5 PCI Slot 2 Realtek 8110S/8100C SATA1 PCI Slot 3 IDE 2 CD1 PCI Slot 4 IDE 1 SYSFAN1 Codec PCI Slot 5 US B2 JAUD 1 JSP1 FDD1 BATT + JDB1 JBAT1 JFP1 US B3 JFP2 865PE Neo2-V (MS-6788 v2.
Getting Started CP UFAN1 Top : mouse Bottom : keyboard ATX Power Supply T:SP DIF Out B:USB ports T:LAN jack (Optional) B:USB ports Intel 848P JPW1 DIMM 1 chipset AGP Slot BIOS Winb ond W83627THF DIMM 2 T:Line-In M: Line-Out B:Mic PCI Slot 1 SATA2 ICH 5 PCI Slot 2 Realtek 8110S/8100C SATA1 PCI Slot 3 IDE 2 CD1 PCI Slot 4 IDE 1 SYSFAN 1 Codec PCI Slot 5 US B2 JAUD1 JSP1 FDD1 BATT + JDB1 JBAT1 JFP1 US B3 JFP2 848P Neo-V (MS-6788 v2.
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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN1, p.2-14 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 ATX1, p.2-9 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 JPW1, p.2-9 AGP Slot, p.2-22 SATA1, SATA2, p.2-16 PCI Slots, p.2-22 IDE1, IDE2, p.2-16 CD1, p.2-14 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 FDD1, p.2-14 JBAT1, p.2-21 JFP1, p.2-18 JFP2, p.2-18 JSP1, p.2-17 JUSB3, p.2-15 JUSB2, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-19 JDB1, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 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 have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. Open 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. Gold 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.
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.
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Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2/3 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the memory size up to 2 GB/3GB without ECC. You can install DDR266/ DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1~3, max. memory 3GB. For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. memory 2GB.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table below). Inserting your memory modules in the memory slot with different color will work as dual-channel DDR. Users may install memory modules of different type and density on different-channel DDR DIMMs.
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: ATX1 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: SPDIF-Out Parallel Mouse Keyboard COM A USB Ports LAN (Optional) L-in USB Ports L-out MIC Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM A. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /Giga-bit LAN (8110S) (Optional) The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack. Activity Indicator Link Indicator 8 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack The pin assignments vary depending on the transfer rates: 10/100Mbps or 1000Mbps. Note that Pin 1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8 must work in pairs.
Hardware Setup 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, LAN, USB Ports, 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. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector.
Hardware Setup ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk drive.
Hardware Setup S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP1 (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. To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you need to remove the plug from the jack first. The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for you to connect to D-Bracket™ 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 DBracket™ 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card.
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. MSI Reminds You... 1.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. DEL: Setup F11: Boot Menu F12: Network boot TAB: Logo If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
BIOS Setup Control Keys ↑ ↓ Move to the previous item Move to the next item ← → Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load BIOS Setup Defaults Load High Performance Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup utility,
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.
BIOS Setup 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is . System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
BIOS Setup 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: This item allows you to set the type of the floppy drive installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Device Select Press 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...
BIOS Setup 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. 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].
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision 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]. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting... Press and to enter the sub-menu screen. Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Enabled] enables the following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item 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, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. Available settings: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. RAS# to CAS# Delay When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.
BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard 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: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Suspend Time Out (Minute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [4], [8], [10], [20], [30], [40], [50], [60].
BIOS Setup USB Device Wakeup From S3 This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (suspend to RAM) sleep state. Setting: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Keyboard PowerOn Function This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the system.You must type the password to power on the system. Settings: [Disabled], [Any Key], [Specific Key]. Specific Key for PowerOn Specify the password to enable for the Keyboard PowerOn Function while setting to [Specific Key].
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup [PCI/AGP] [PCI/Int-VGA] The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If a PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card. The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If a PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available DMA pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more DMAs must be removed from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to it.
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. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard ATA Configuration The field lets you configure the available ATA controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [P-ATA Only], [S-ATA Only], [P-ATA+S-ATA]. S-ATA Keep Enabled This item is available for you to enable/disable the onboard S-ATA. Setting options: [Yes], [No]. P-ATA Keep Enabled This item is available for you to enable/disable the onboard P-ATA. Setting options: [Yes], [No]. P-ATA Channel Selection This item is available for you to select the parallel ATA channel.
BIOS Setup OnBoard LAN This setting controls the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. AC’97 Audio This item is used to enable or disable the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) feature. Selecting [Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 controller will be enabled; if not, the controller is disabled. Disable the function if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard EPP Version The item selects the EPP version used by the parallel port if the port is set to EPP mode. Settings: [1.7] and [1.9]. Parallel 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. Parallel Port DMA Channel When Parallel Port Mode is set to [Auto], the field will show [Auto] indicating that BIOS automatically determines the DMA channel for the parallel port.
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. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Dynamic OverClocking Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM’s newly developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically.
BIOS Setup Performance Mode This item allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration technology) function of CPU. MAT is MSITM’s exclusive technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and also in procuring better memory performance and bandwidth up to 10%. Selecting [Fast] will enable MAT. Please be noted that not every memory is compatible with MAT.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Adjust CPU Bus Clock (Mhz) This item allows you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Also the setting you choose will change color for warning if the value is of over the specifications. DDR Clock (Mhz) This read-only item allows you to view the current DDR clock.
BIOS Setup 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.
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard 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.
