MSI MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL 850 Pro5 MS-6545 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: Sept. 2001 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.
Edition Sept. 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICROSTAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4 Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5 Key Features ............................................................................ 1-6 MSI Special Features ...............................
Audio Port Connectors ...................................................... 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ........................................... 2-12 Connectors ............................................................................. 2-13 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .................................. 2-13 Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1 ............. 2-13 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 .................................
Getting Help .............................................................................. 3-3 The Main Menu ......................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ......................................................... 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................... 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features .................................................... 3-12 Integrated Peripherals ..............................................
Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The 850 Pro5 (MS-6545 v1.X) ATX mainboard is a high-performance computer mainboard based on Intel® 82850 chipset. It is optimized to support Intel® Pentium® 4 processors for high-end business/personal desktop markets. The Intel® 850 chipset supports 64-byte cache line size and a 32-bit host addressing, allowing the processor to access the chipset’s memory address space. It also provides 4x AGP data transfers and AGP Fast Write capability.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification CPU z Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package. z Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz and up. Chipset z Intel® 82850 MCH (615 OLGA) - Supports Direct RDRAM up to 2GB maximum memory. - Supports 400 MHz system bus. - 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability. z Intel® 82801BA ICH (360 EBGA) - Upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH. - 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller.
Introduction - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B). - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode. - 1 IrDA connector for SIR. - 1 audio/game port. USB Interface z The mainboard comes with two optional USB interfaces: - 6 USB 1.1 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4, two with Intel spec & two with MSI spec). - 4 USB 1.1 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2, one regular USB 1.1 port and the other with USB PC to PC networking function).
Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CPUFAN J20 JWR2 PSFAN1 Top : Parallel Port ATX Power Supply USB ports IDE 2 Bottom: COM A COM B D-LED (optional) FDD1 RIMM4 RIMM3 RIMM2 Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic JCD1 Top : Game port JWR3 JAUX1 JPHN1 RIMM1 Winbond W83627HF-AW BATT + AGP Slot JBAT1 Intel 82801BA CMI8738 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 J12 PCI Slot 3 JGS1 JUSB1 (Optional) J16 BIOS JUSB2 (Optional) J17 J24 J18 CNR J23 (Optional) PCI Slot 4 JMDM1 SYSFAN J2
Introduction Quick Components Guide Component JWR1/2/3 JKBMS1 USB Connectors COM A & COM B LPT1 FDD1 JRMS1 IDE1~ IDE2 JFP1/J23 JCD1/JAUX1/JPHN1 CPU/PS/SYS FAN JMDM1 JGS1 J18 J12 J22 JUSB1/JUSB2 J24 JBAT1 J20 J17 J16 AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot Function ATX power connectors Mouse/keyboard connector Connecting to USB devices Serial port connector Parallel port connector Floppy disk drive connector Remote power on/off switch Hard disk connectors Front panel connector CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors Fan power conn
Chapter 1 Key Features z ATX Form Factor z CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package z Smart Key - the best solution to prevent unauthorized access to your PC z z z z z z z z z (Optional) USB PC to PC networking function (Optional) Fuzzy Logic 3 Live BIOS / Live Driver CMI8738/PCI-6ch supports 2/4/6 ch.
Introduction MSI Special Features T.O.P Tech™ The T.O.P TechTM is an extended sensing device that can 100% accurately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS setup menu. The PC AlertTM also provides the information. CPU temperaure on Setup menu CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature Current System Temp. Current CPU Temperature Current Top Tech. III Temp. SYSTEM fan POWER fan CPU fan Vcore VTT 3.
Chapter 1 PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: * monitor CPU & system temperatures * monitor fan speed(s) * monitor system voltage * monitor chassis intrusion If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
Introduction Features: z Network Management - Monitoring & remote control z Basic System Utilities - Scandisk & Defragment to maintain your HDD z 3D Graphics Design - Enables a more friendly user interface z Sofware Utilities - SoftCooler Optimized Cooling 1-9
Chapter 1 D-LED™ & D-Bracket™ (Optional) The D-LED™ uses graphic signal display to help 1 users understand their system. Four LEDs embedded in the mainboard provide up to 16 combinations of signals to 2 debug the system. The 4 LEDs can debug all problems that 3 fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This 4 special feature is very useful for the overclocking users. These users can use the feature to detect if there are any Diagnostic LED problems or failures.
Introduction D-LED D-Bracket 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….
Chapter 1 Fuzzy Logic™ III The Fuzzy Logic™ III utility allows users to overclock the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency in the Windows environment. Select the CPU frequency you prefer and click Go to apply the frequency or click Save allowing the system to run at the specified frequency each time when the system is powered on. Features: z Display Current System Status - CPU Fan - CPU Temp.
Introduction Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOSTM is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS online so that you don’t need to search for the correct BIOS version through the whole web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update Series” icon (as the right view) will appear on the screen. Double click the “MSI Live Update Series” icon, and the following screen will appear.
Hardware Setup 2 Chapter 2. 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.
Chapter 2 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. Open Lever CPU Installation Procedures 1.
Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal managment 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 2. Position the heatsink onto the reten- mechanism on the motherboard. tion mechanism. retention mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. 4.
Chapter 2 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed WARNING! = = = = = 100MHz 14 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Hardware Setup Memory Installation R IMM4 RIMM2 R IMM3 The mainboard provides 4 gold-lead sockets for 184-pin RIMM modules. To operate properly, at least two RIMM modules must be installed. The mainboard supports the memory size up to 2 GB. RIMM Slots (RIMM 1~4) RIMM1 Memory Population Rules z z z Support RIMM only. To operate properly, make sure that the RIMM banks are using the same type and equal size density memory. Support FSB 100MHz: PC600/PC800 RIMM.
Chapter 2 Installing RIMM Modules You can install two or four RIMM modules in the following combination: DIMM Socket Memory Module Total Memory Socket 1 (Bank 0 & Bank 1) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 2 (Bank 2 & Bank 3) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 3 (Bank 4 & Bank 5) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 4 (Bank 6 & Bank 7) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Total System Memory 64MB ~ 2GB Note: If only two RIMM slots ar
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 plugs of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Chapter 2 ATX 12V Power Connector: JWR3 Attaching the ATX power supply to the connector help offer sufficient voltage to Pentium 4 CPU. This power connector also supports instant power on function. 1 3 2 4 JWR3 PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL GND GND 12V 12V ATX 5V/3V Power Connector: JWR2 The mainboard provides an extra 5V/3V power connector for you to connect to the ATX power supply. 6 1 JWR2 PIN 1 2 3 2-8 SIGNAL GND GND GND PIN 4 5 6 SIGNAL 3.3V 3.
Hardware Setup Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Mouse Keyboard USB COM A Midi/Joystick COM B L-out L-in MIC Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 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.
Chapter 2 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 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 Connector: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to them.
Chapter 2 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System 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 Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1 Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. When OFF, pressing the button can turn the system on.
Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 IDE 1 IDE 2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or J23 (Optional Intel spec) This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
Chapter 2 CD-In/Aux-In/Modem-In Connector: JCD1/JAUX1/JPHN1 JCD1 connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. JAUX1 connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. JPHN1 connector is for modem with internal audio connector. R GND L JCD1 R GND L JAUX1 Mono_Out GND Phone_In JPHN1 Note: Mono_Out is connected to the Modem speaker-out connector. Phone_In is connected to the Modem Microphone-In connector.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PSFAN The CPUFAN (processor fan), SYSFAN (system fan) and PSFAN1 (power supply 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.
Chapter 2 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card. 1 NC GND MDM_WAKEUP NC 5VSB JMDM1 Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”. Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake up the system.
Hardware Setup IrDA Infrared Module Connector: J18 This connector allows you to connect to an IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. 1 5 J18 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Signal VCC NC IRRX GND IRTX Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J12 The connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connector: J22 (Optional Intel spec) This connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 Depending on users’ request, the mainboard can provide ONE or TWO USB (Universal Serial Bus) pin headers that allow you to connect optional USB ports for front panel.
Chapter 2 Option 2 JUSB1: USB PC to PC networking function JUSB1 2 1 (USB PC to PC Networking) (USB 1.
Hardware Setup Note: USB PC to PC Networking feature allows users to transfer and receive data from other computers or share system resources with others without using any network adapter. See below for instructions. To Attach the USB PC to PC cable 1. Check whether the package includes the following items. If any is missing, contact your dealer. USB PC to PC Cable USB PC to PC Bracket 2. Connect the USB Bracket’s cable to the JUSB1 pin header on the mainboard.
Chapter 2 4. Connect your PC to another PC via USB PC to PC cable. The transfer rate will run at USB 1.1 speed (12Mbps/s). Connect to the B Type Connector on your PC Connect to the USB 1.1 port of another PC B Type Connector For more information on USB PC to PC Networking function, refer to Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function.
Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ Connector: J24 The mainboard comes with a J24 connector for you to connect to DBracket™. D-Bracket™ is a USB Bracket integrating four LEDs whose functions are similar to D-LED™ and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to Chapter 1. D-LED™ & D-Bracket™.
Chapter 2 z D-Bracket™ with one USB PC to PC port and one regular USB port Connected to J24 Connected to JUSB1 pin header which is implemented with USB PC To PC Networking function z D-Bracket™ with two regular USB ports Connected to J24 Connected to JUSB1 or JUSB2 pin header which DOES NOT support USB PC To PC networking function 2-26
Hardware Setup Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. 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. That battery has long life time for at least 5 years.
Chapter 2 RDRAM Over Voltage Jumper: J20 The jumper is used to set the RDRAM voltage for overclocking purpose. 1 J20 1 1 1 3 3 3 Normal (2.5V) Over Voltage (2.58V) Over Voltage (2.68V) Over Voltage This motherboard is designed to support over voltage. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing over voltage. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
Hardware Setup Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J17 The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, open the jumper and restart your computer. Normal Clear J17 BIOS Flash Jumper: J16 This jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the BIOS boot block area cannot be updated.
Chapter 2 Slots The motherboard provides four 32-bit Master PCI Bus Slots, one AGP 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 only. 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 only supports 1.5V 4x AGP card.
Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup 3 AWARD® BIOS Setup The mainboard uses AWARD® BIOS ROM that provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup program.
Chapter 3 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. Press DEL to enter SETUP 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.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. High System Performance Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for optimal and stable system operations. Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one 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. Date The date format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec.
AWARD® BIOS Setup ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”. Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto. Capacity The formatted size of the storage device. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads.
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning The setting is to set the virus warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and beep. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. BIOS Flash Write Control This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.
AWARD® BIOS Setup computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. First/Second/Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from the first HDD. SCSI The system will boot from the SCSI.
Chapter 3 Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware. Typematic Rate Setting This setting is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Report No FDD For WIN 95 For compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification, select Yes to release IRQ6 when the system contains no floppy drive. When this setting is set to Yes, users have to select Disabled for the Onboard FDC Controller in the Integrated Peripherals menu. Setting options: Yes, No.
Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. RDRAM Bus Frequency This setting allows you to set the bus frequency for installed RDRAM. Setting options: Auto, 400 MHz, 300 MHz.
AWARD® BIOS Setup memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Delayed Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed transactions cycles so that transactions to and from the ISA bus are buffered and PCI bus can perform other transactions while the ISA transaction is underway. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0~4 provide increased performance.
AWARD® BIOS Setup USB Controller Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. USB Keyboard Support Set to Enabled if your need to use an USB keyboard in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Init Display First This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings: PCI Slot and AGP.
Chapter 3 system. Settings: Password, Hot KEY, Mouse Left, Mouse Right, BUTTON ONLY and Keyboard 98. KB Power ON Password If POWER ON Function is set to Password, then you can set a password in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Hot Key Power ON If POWER ON Function is set to Hot KEY, you can assign a hot key combination in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Settings: CtrlF1 through Ctrl-F12.
AWARD® BIOS Setup options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bidirectional transmission/reception is allowed. Use IR Pins Please consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of the TxD and RxD signals. Setting options: RxD2/TxD2, IR-Rx2Tx2. Onboard Parallel Port This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
Chapter 3 interrupts occurs. Available settins are: Off Leaves the computer in the power off state. On Reboots the computer. Former-Sts Restores the system to the status before power failure or interrupt occurs. Game Port Address/Midi Port Address This setting disables or assigns an address for the onboard game/midi port. Midi Port IRQ This setting specifies an IRQ for the onboard midi port. Power Status LED This item sets how the system uses Power LED on the case to indicate the suspend/sleep state.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are: S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context.
Chapter 3 to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three options for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour, and HDD Power Down = 15 Min. Max Saving Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Min, and HDD Power Down = 1 Min. User Define Allows end users to configure each mode separately. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
AWARD® BIOS Setup HDD Power Down If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Settings are Disabled and 1 through 15 Min. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are: Instant-Off The power button functions as a normal power-on/off button. Delay 4 Sec.
Chapter 3 Reload Global Timer Events: Primary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD/ COM/LPT Port, PCI PIRQ [A-D]# Global Timer Events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything which occurs to a device that is configured as Enabled, even when the system is in a power down mode.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own 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. Reset Configuration Data Normally, you leave this field Disabled.
Chapter 3 Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Chassis Intrusion Detect Set this option to enable, reset, or disable the chassis intrusion detector. During Enabled, any intrusion on the system chassis will be recorded. The next time you turn on the system, it will show a warning message. To be able to clear those warnings, choose Reset. After clearing the message it will go back to Enabled.
Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. CPU Vcore Select This setting allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Setting options: Default, +25mV, +50mV, +75mV, +100mV.
AWARD® BIOS Setup 25MHz (with a 1GHz CPU) which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU Clock This setting specifies the clock frequency of CPU host bus (FSB) and provides a method for end-users to overclock the processor accordingly.
Chapter 3 High System Performance This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default High Performance values. The High Performance Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for maximal system performance but will probably cause a stability issue.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal and stable system performance.
Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
AWARD® BIOS Setup entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup. About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus.
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
MSI Smart Key Appendix A: MSI Smart Key MSI Smart Key A If security is important to you, the MSI Smart Key is the best solution to prevent your data in the computer from being accessed by unauthorized people. In the public workspace, the passwords (BIOS password, system password, etc.) are not enough to keep your privacy. Do you believe that a hacker can easily enter your computer and monitor your confidential data? It happens everyday, everywhere; you just do not know...
Appendix A Installing MSI Smart Key Installation Simply follow the few steps below, you can install the Smart Key into your computer very easily. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the computer. Locate the USB port on your computer. Connect the cable to the USB port, and then plug the Smart Key into the connector properly. Turn on the computer, and now you can implement this powerful feature.
MSI Smart Key Using MSI Smart Key BIOS Setup When the Smart Key is inserted into your computer, the BIOS will detect it automatically. You can enable or disable the Smart Key through the BIOS setting. Please note that it needs a personalized password to execute any kind of Smart Key setting; so, keep the password firmly in mind. If, unfortunately, the Smart Key is lost or the password is missed, you can not enter the operating system successfully.
Appendix A 4. Type the password, up to 8 characters, and press , it will show the following message to ask you confirm the password: Please input your password and press “Enter” Confirm your password: Type the password again and press . 5. After the password is confirmed, the system will generate a set of random ID, and record this ID into the BIOS ROM and the memory chip on the key; it will show the following message when the Smart Key is enabled successfully: Processing .....
MSI Smart Key Enable/disable Smart Key function 1. 2. 3. Turn on the computer with the Smart Key installed. Press during system boot up. The message as below appears on the screen asking you to enable or disable the key: If you want to disable MSI Smart Key, please press “Y”, or press “N” to exit Type to disable it; type to keep the function enabled and enter the operating system. When you type , it shows the following message: Processing .....
Appendix A Boot up with no key /wrong key/new key installed Once the MSI Smart Key is enabled, always keep the key inserted in the computer. If the key is unplugged, the other user can not access the computer. The message as below appears during the system booting up: No MSI Smart Key is Present Please plug in your MSI Smart Key or contact your local distributor for details The user have to find and re-plug the original key into the computer to continue booting up the system.
MSI Smart Key Software Setup When the Smart Key is inserted into your computer and the software application is installed in the operating system, it will serve as a safeguard for your system. When the key is unplugged, the operating system will enter protection status immediately and the mouse and keyboard will be locked; when the key is inserted again, the operating system will resume from the protected mode. Installation 1.
Appendix A 4. When the Software License Agreement window appears on the screen, press [ Yes ] to continue. Click here 5. Choose the folder to install the software in your computer; simply press [ Next > ] to install it in the default folder. Default folder 6. When the installation is completed, restart the computer as instructed.
MSI Smart Key Using the Software Application 1. When the program is installed in the operating system, it will embed in the system tray and show an icon as below: Smart Key icon Note: When the Smart Key function is disabled in BIOS, this program will not be launched in the operating system. 2. To launch the program’s setup screen, simply left-click on the Smart Key icon in the system tray. The program’s setup screen appears as below.
Appendix A Security Setting This option allows you to logon to Windows automatically. Select the “Auto Login” item and check the “Auto Logon to Windows” item in the Setting Page field to enable the function. Once the function is enabled and set properly, you do not have to type the user’s name and password everytime when entering Windows. Check this In Windows 2000, it will show the related fields when the “Auto Logon to Windows” is checked, you should fill in the correct information in these fields.
MSI Smart Key Other This option contains two items: 1) Disable Screen Saver allows you to enable/disable the screen saver program when the system is locked. Check this 2) Set Screen When System Locked allows you to set the status when the Smart Key is unplugged and the system locked. You can set the monitor to display: a) blank screen b) the retaining screen when the system locked c) MSI Logo The default setting is to show MSI Logo.
Appendix A 3. Press the “Apply Changes” button to enable the option you choose. Click here 4. Press the “bulb” button at the right-bottom to hide the program in the system tray and keep on monitoring the system. Click here 5. Press the “door” button at the right-bottom to exit the program.
MSI Smart Key Removing the Software Application To remove the program, follow the steps below: 1. Click and choose Settings → Control Panel; doubleclick the Add/Remove Programs item to open the “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window. Choose this Click here 2. Select the “SmartKey” item in the field and click the [ Add/ Remove... ]; when it shows the dialog box requiring your confirmation, press [ Yes ] to start removing the program as the on-screen instructions. 3.
Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Appendix B: Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function B The mainboard comes with C-Media 6-channel audio function, which allows you to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better space sound effect. The section will tell you how to activate 4-/6-channel audio function.
Appendix B 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. Note: For Windows NT4.
Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Software Configuration To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration in the C-Media software application. To set the multi-channel configuration: 1. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom. 2. The following screen appears. Click the indicated button. Click here 3. The “Advanced” window appears. 4. Select 5.1 for 6-channel or 4 for 4-channel audio output. 5. Click OK.
USB PC to PC Networking Function Appendix C. USB PC to PC Networking Function USB PC to PC Networking Function (Optional) C USB PC to PC is the best solution for providing the easiest network connection service to you. By connecting multiple PCs through USB PC to PC port, you can build up a local area network without any network adapter. We give this Ethernet emulation environment a name — USB PC to PC. USB PC to PC supports TCP/IP, NetBEUI and IPX protocols.
Appendix C Installing GeneLink™ LAN Driver Before you use the function, you need to install the GeneLink™ LAN Driver to all PCs connected via USB PC to PC cables. Step 1. Installing driver 1. Insert the driver CD and click “USB PC to PC” button to install the driver. 2. The welcome dialog box appears and click Next > button. 3. Choose the destination folder and click Next > button. 4. Select components that you want to install and then click Next > button.
USB PC to PC Networking Function Notice: 1. You should use the same network protocol (TCP/IP, NetBEUI or IPX) for connecting GeneLinkTM LAN to existing Home/Office LAN. 2. If you’ve already configured your [IPX/SPX] and [Client for Netware Networks] before installing GeneLinkTM driver, we strongly recommend that you should also install Software Router while installing GeneLinkTM driver into your system.
Appendix C Using USB PC to PC Networking Function How to share your files, folders, drives and printers a. b. Go to the file, folder, drive or printer that you want to share. Right click your mouse pointer on the resource you want to share, you’ll see a POP-UP Menu. c. Select “ Sharing” and you’ll see another POP-UP Menu.
USB PC to PC Networking Function d. e. f. g. In “Sharing” tag, select “Share As”. Enter a name to help others recognize your sharing file or device (optional). Select “Access Type”. If you select “ Depend on Password”, your need to assign an access password for this device. Click “OK” button. How to check if you have already shared your resources Go to the resource and check if Windows had added a hand on its icon or not.
Appendix C Connecting to Internet through USB PC to PC & Office/Home LAN If you would like to access Internet resources through USB PC to PC, here are some things you should notice: You must define which computer should install GeneLinkTM Software Router. b. The computer which has installed GeneLinkTM Software Router should have already been connected to internet. c. All clients which would like to access Internet resources through USB cable should have installed GeneLinkTM driver.
USB PC to PC Networking Function - Click on “Properties”, you’ll see another menu. - Choose TCP/IP in Configuration tag, and then press “Properties” button. You’ll see “TCP/IP Properties” menu.
Appendix C - Now you need to navigate between “IP Address”, “Gateway”, and “DNS Configuration” tags to specify “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Gateway” and “DNS Server”. If you don’t know their values, pleases consult your Network Administrator. - Press “OK” button to go back to “Network” pop-up menu. Choose “Identification” tag. Specify an unique name for your computer if it doesn’t have and fill in the name of your workgroup.
USB PC to PC Networking Function SPECIAL NOTICE for those users who have already installed Network Adapter in their system: If you’ve already configured your [IPX/SPX] and [Client for Netware Networks] before installing GeneLinkTM driver, we strongly recommend that you should also install Software Router when you install GeneLinkTM driver into your system. If you decide not to install Software Router, then the OS will not allow two IPX/SPX configurations co-exist in the same system.
Appendix C Connecting to internet through USB PC to PC & remote modem If there is no existing Office/Home LAN and your computer does not have a modem, you still can connect USB PC to PC to internet through another computer with a modem installed. The function is available in Windows® 98SE and ME.
USB PC to PC Networking Function d. “Communications”. The “Communications” window appears. Check “Internet Connection Sharing” and click “OK”. e. The “Home Networking Wizard” starts. Click “Next”.
Appendix C f. g. Click “Adirect connection to my ISP using the following device”, and select “GeneLink Network Adapter” from the pulldown menu. Click “Next”. Note: For the computer with a modem installed, you need to select “My Connection” instead of “GeneLink Network Adapter” on the step, and after finishing installation of “My Connection”, select “GeneLink Network Adapter” when the above window returns. Continue to click “Next”.
USB PC to PC Networking Function h. Click “Finish.” i. Restart the computer. Note: In Windows® 98SE, you can access internet through the shared connection of another computer, but it is unable for you to control the remote modem. However, in Windows® ME, you are allowed to dial the remote modem of another computer using the dialing program built in Windows®.
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.
Glossary example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low power consumption. PCs usually contain a small amount of battery-powered CMOS memory to retain the date, time, and system setup parameters. COM In MS-DOS system, the name of a serial communications port.
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. 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 PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals. The user can "plug" in a peripheral device and "play" it without configuring the system manually. To implement this useful feature, both the BIOS that supports PnP and a PnP expansion card are required. POST (Power On Self Test) During booting up your system, the BIOS executes a series of diagnostic tests, include checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc.
