Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-6577 v3.X Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-6577 is based on Intel® Brookdale-GE & ICH4 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® P4 Williamette and Northwood processors in 478-pin package, the MS-6577 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® P4 Williamette and Northwood processors. h Supports 1.4GHz to 2.8GHz or higher speed. Chipset h Intel® 845GE chipset - FSB 400/533MHz. - AGP 4x universal slot. - Integrated 3D/2D graphic core. - Supports DDR333/266/200 memory. h Intel® ICH4 chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec. - 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller. - PCI Master 2.2. - I/O APIC. - AC’97 2.2 interface.
Getting Started - 1 Parallel Port + 1 Serial Port + 1 VGA Port - 2 IEEE 1394 Ports (Rear x 1/Front x 1) - 1 RJ-45 LAN Port - Vertical Audio Ports (Line_in, Line_out, Mic_in) - IDE x 2 (ATA100), Floppy x 1, ATX power connector - AUX_IN x 1/ MIC_IN x 1 - Front panel pinheader x 1 - Clear password pinheader x 1 - Clear CMOS pinheader x 1 Audio h AC’97 link controller integrated in ICH4. h Six-channel software codec RealTek ALC658 (Optional). IEEE 1394 h VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 chip integrated onboard.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard CONN1 FDD1 CPU_FAN1 Top: Parallel Port Bottom: COM A VGA Port T: 1394 Port B: USB Ports PRIMAR1 REAR_FAN1 Winbond W83627THF DDR 1 AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 DDR 2 Line-In Line-Out Mic SECON1 Intel 845GE Chipset JPW2 T: LAN Jack B: USB Ports BATT + RealTek RTL8101L Intel ICH4 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 RealTek ALC658 VIA VT6307 JAUX1 JPWD1 BIOS JBAT1 JCD1 MS-6577 v3.X Micro ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You...
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU_FAN1, p.2-13 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JPW2, p.2-9 CONN1, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-11 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 PRIMAR1/ SECON1, p.2-11 REAR_FAN1, p.2-13 AGP1, p.2-16 JPWD1, p.2-15 JBAT1, p.2-15 PCI 1~3, p.2-16 JCD1, p.2-12 JAUD1, p.2-12 JAUX1, p.2-12 2-2 JUSB1, p.2-14 JFP1, p.2-13 J1394_2, 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 find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
MS-6577 M-ATX 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 90-degree 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. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen.
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.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board.
Hardware Setup Memory DDR1 DDR2 The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 4 memory banks. You can install DDR333/PC2700, DDR266/PC2100, or DDR200/PC1600 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. 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.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard DDR Module Combination You can install either single-sided or double-sided 184-pin DDR DIMM modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only fit in the right orientation.
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.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel L-In Parallel Mouse Keyboard COM A VGA Port Mouse/Keyboard Connector Pin6 NC 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 VGA Port 1 5 15 2-10 IEEE 1394 Port Pin3 GND Serial Port 11 L-Out Mic-In USB Ports Pin5 Mouse/KBD Clock Pin4 VCC Pin2 NC LAN IEEE 1394 2 4 6 1 3 5 Pin1 Mouse/KBD DATA PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RED GREEN BLUE N/C GND GND GND GND +5V GND N/C SDA Horizon
Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB ports, and CPU/system fans. 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. Hard Disk Connectors: PRIMAR1 & SECON1 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 DMA33/ 66/100 function.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. JCD1 JAUX1 R R GND L L GND 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.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, REAR_FAN1 The CPU_FAN1 (processor fan) and REAR_FAN1 (chipset 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. GND +12V Sensor GND NC +12V CPU_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_2 The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket. Pin Definition 1 2 9 10 J1394_2 PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 TPA+ 2 SIGNAL TPA- 3 Ground 4 Ground 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Cable power 8 Cable power 9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 that is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.
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 BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1 The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, open the jumper and restart your computer.
MS-6577 M-ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot only supports 1.5V 4x AGP card.
