MSI 645 Combo User manual
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Version 1.0
G52-M6737X1-G22
MS-6737 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
645Combo
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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: Dec. 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 equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational MS-6737
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHomeor OfficeUse
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CopyrightNotice
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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,
but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products
are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes
without notice.
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X Dec. 2002
TechnicalSupport
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipmentfrom overheating. DO NOTCOVER THEOPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always UnplugthePower Cord beforeinsertingany add-on cardormodule.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
zThe power cord or plug is damaged.
zLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
zThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
zThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
zThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
zThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED,STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT
MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..........................................iii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................iii
Revision History ...........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter1.GettingStarted ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-5
FuzzyLogic™ 4 .............................................................................1-5
LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver™ ............................................................1-7
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-7
D-Bracket™2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8
PCAlert™4 ................................................................................. 1-10
Chapter2.HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ..................................2-4
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................2-5
Memory................................................................................................2-7
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................2-8
Installing SDR Modules ................................................................2-9
SDR Module Combination ............................................................2-9
Power Supply ..................................................................................... 2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ....................................... 2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 .............................................. 2-11
ATX 5V/12V Power Connector: JPW2 ......................................... 2-11
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BackPanel .......................................................................................... 2-12
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-12
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-13
USB Connectors.......................................................................... 2-13
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-14
RJ-45LANJack (Optional) .......................................................... 2-14
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-15
Joystick/Midi Connector ............................................................. 2-16
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-16
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-17
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-17
CD-InConnector:JCD1 ............................................................... 2-17
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2 .............................................. 2-18
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA...................................... 2-19
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2............................................. 2-20
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-21
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2 ........................................ 2-22
D-Bracket™2Connector: JDB1 .................................................. 2-23
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-24
Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-24
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-25
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-25
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................... 2-25
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-26
Chapter3.BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup......................................................................................3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device .....................................................3-2
Control Keys .................................................................................3-3
Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4
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Standard CMOS Features ....................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-12
Power Management Features............................................................. 3-14
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-18
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-21
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-25
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-26
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-28
Load Optimal/High Performance Defaults .......................................... 3-29
Appendix:Using4-or6-ChannelAudioFunction ....................................A-1
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ...............................................A-2
Installing the Audio Driver...........................................................A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ........................................A-2
Testing the Connected Speakers.........................................................A-6
Testing Each Speaker ...................................................................A-6
PlayingKaraOK ..................................................................................A-8
PlayingKaraOK............................................................................A-8
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the 645 Combo (MS-6737 v1.X)
ATX mainboard. The 645 Combo is based on SiS®645 & 962L
chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad-
vanced Intel®Pentium®4 processors in 478 pin package, the
645 Combo delivers a high performance and professional desk-
top platform solution.
Getting Started
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MS-6737 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupportsIntel®Pentium®4/Celeron®(Williamette478/Northwood478) proc-
essors in the 478 pin package.
hFSB @ 400MHz, can be auto negotiated to 533MHz through BIOS for better
system efficiency.
hSupports up to 2.8GHz or higher speed.
Chipset
hSiS®645Chipset (702BGA)
- High performance host interface 400MHz.
- 64-bit high performance DDR 333/266 memory controller.
- Support AGP 4X/2X interface with fast write transaction.
- High throughput SiS MuTIOL connect to SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/O.
hSiS®962LMuTIOLMediaI/O (371BGA)
- Dual IDE ATA 66/100/133 controllers.
- Integrated USB 2.0/1.1 host controller and Fast Ethernet MAC controller.
- Integrated audio controller with AC97 interface.
- Advanced power management and PC2001 compliance.
- Integrated PCI to LPCC bridge.
MainMemory
hSupports two 184-pin unbuffered PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM or
two 168-pin unbuffered PC100/133 SDRAM.
hSupports up to 2GB memory size.
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
- Supports AGP v2.0 2x/4x.
hSix 32-bit Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-BoardIDE
hDual IDE controllers on the SiS962L chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM
with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.
hCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-BoardPeripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
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Getting Started
- 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 audio/game port
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4)
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional)
Audio
hAC’97 link controller integrated in SiS962L.
hRealTek ALC650 6-channel audio.
- Compliance with AC’97 v2.2 spec.
- Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN (Optional)
hSiS962LintegratedMAC + RealTek8201BLPHY.
- Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps auto-negotiation operation.
- Supports ACPI power management.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hATX Form Factor: 29.5 cm (L) x 23 cm (W).
Mounting
h6 mounting holes.
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