MSI MS-6380 User manual
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Version 3.0
G52-MA00464
MS-6380 ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
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Manual Rev: 3.0
Release Date: October 2001
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement
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-6380
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHomeorOfficeUse
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Edition
October 2001
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-
STAR 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 re-
serve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective
owners.
AMD, Athlon and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Windows 98/2000/ME and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft.
Netware is a registered trademark of Novell.
Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
Revision History
Revision RevisionHistory Date
3.0 First release for PCB 3.X October2001
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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
equipmentfromoverheating. DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
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. AlwaysUnplug the PowerCordbefore inserting anyadd-oncard ormodule.
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
zIf the 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
Chapter1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ......................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................1-5
Key Features ........................................................................................1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-7
PC Alert™III (Optional) ................................................................1-7
FuzzyLogic™III (Optional) ..........................................................1-9
Chapter2. HardwareSetup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures .........................................................2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........................................2-4
CPU Clock Selection Jumper: SW1 ................................................2-4
Memory................................................................................................2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................2-6
DIMM Modules Combination.......................................................2-7
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-7
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply .............................................................2-8
BackPanel ............................................................................................2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-10
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port Connector ................................................................ 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-12
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-12
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-13
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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-14
Case Connectors: JFP1 & F_P2 ................................................... 2-15
Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1.............................................. 2-17
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1............................................. 2-17
IrDA Infrared Module Connector: J7........................................... 2-18
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3...................................... 2-18
CD-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: JCD/JAUX/JMDM ... 2-19
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/PSFAN1 ....................... 2-20
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 (Optional), JUSB3 & JUSB4
(Optional) .................................................................................... 2-21
Front Panel Audio Connectors: JAU1 (Optional) & JAUDIO2 ... 2-22
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-24
Clear CMOSJumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-24
Keyboard Wake-up Jumper: JKBV1 ............................................ 2-25
Front USB Wake-up Jumper: J12 ................................................. 2-26
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-27
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-27
CNR(Communication NetworkRiser) ......................................... 2-27
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-28
Chapter3. AWARD®BIOSSetup........................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup......................................................................................3-2
Control Keys ........................................................................................ 3-2
Getting Help .........................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu ...................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features ....................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-13
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-17
Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-23
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PnP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................... 3-28
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-30
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-32
LoadFail-Safe/OptimizedDefaults ..................................................... 3-34
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-36
Save & Exit Setup............................................................................... 3-38
Exit Without Saving ........................................................................... 3-39
Chapter 4. Installing Drivers ................................................................... 4-1
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/NT4.0 ..................... 4-2
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1
Introduction
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MS-6380 (v3.X) motherboard. The MS-
6380 (v3.X) ATX mainboard is a high-performance computer mainboard
based on VIA®Apollo KT266A (VT8366A & VT8233) chipset and de-
signed for the AMD®Athlon™,Athlon XPor Duron™ (PGA) processor for
value business/personal desktop markets.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Key Features 1-6
MSI Special Features 1-7
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Introduction
Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
zSupports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD®Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /
Duron™ processor
zSupports 800MHz up to 1800+ MHz processor
Chipset
zVIA®VT8366Achipset(552BGA)
-FSB@200/266MHz
- AGP 4X and PCI Advanced high performance memory controller
zVIA®VT8233chipset(376BGA)
- High Bandwidth V-link Client controller
- Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Ultra DMA 33/66/100 master mode PCI EIDE controller
-ACPI
ClockGenerator
z100/133MHz clocks are supported.
MainMemory
zSupports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
zSupports a maximum memory size up to 3GB
zSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM
Slots
zOne AGP slot
- AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) specification compliant
- SupportsAGP2.0 1x/2x/4x
zOne CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
zFive 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots
zSupports 3.3V/5V PCI bus Interface
On-BoardIDE
zAn IDE controller on the VIA® VT8233 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 operation modes
zCan connect up to 4 IDE devices
Mainboard Specification
Introduction
1-3
Audio
zChip integrated (2 channel S/W audio)
- Direct Sound AC97 Audio
On-BoardPeripherals
zOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COMA + COMB)
- 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 6 USB 1.1 ports (Rear * 2/Front * 4)
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR
- 1 Audio/Game port
BIOS
zThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
zThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) func-
tion which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
zATX Form Factor (30.4 cm X 23.5 cm)
Mounting
z6 mounting holes
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