MSI MS-6577 User manual

Getting Started

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Chapter 1. Getting Started 1

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the MS-6577 v2.X Micro ATX mainboard.

The MS-6577 is based on Intel®Brookdale-G/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 per-

formance and professional desktop platform solution.

TOPICS

Mainboard Specification 1-2

Mainboard Layout 1-4

Quick Components Guide 1-5

Chapter 1

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CPU

hSupports Socket 478 for Intel®P4 Williamette and Northwood processors.

hSupports 1.4GHz to 2.8GHz or higher speed.

Chipset

hIntel®845G/GE chipset

-FSB400/533MHz.

- Multiplexed AGP interface.

- Integrated 3D/2D graphic core.

-SupportsDDR333(for845GEonly)/266/200memory.

hIntel®ICH4 chipset

- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec.

- AC’97 3 Codec supported.

- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.

Main Memory

hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin unbuffered DIMM.

hMaximummemorysizeis2GBwithoutECC(1GB/slot).

hSupports 2.5V DDR DIMM.

Slots

hThree 32-bit Master PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Bus slots.

hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.

OnboardIDE

hAn IDE controller on the ICH4 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with

PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66 operation modes.

hCan connect up to four IDE devices.

Onboard Peripherals

hOnboard peripherals include:

- 2 PS/2 Ports

- 6 USB Ports (Rear x 4 /Front x 2)

- 1 Parallel Port + 1 Serial Port + 1 VGA Port

- 2 IEEE1394 Ports (Rear x 1 /Front x 1)

Mainboard Specification

Getting Started

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-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

- MSI S-Bracket connector x 1

- Internal speaker pinheader x 1

- Front panel pinheader x 1

- CPU_FAN x 1/ SYS_FAN x 1

- Clear password pinheader x 1

- Clear CMOS pinheader x 1

Audio

hAC’97 link controller integrated in ICH4.

hSix-channel software codec RealTek ALC 650 (Optional).

LAN

hRealTekRTL8101Lchip

- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.

- Supports 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s.

- Compliance with PCI v2.2.

- Supports ACPI Power Management.

BIOS

hPnP (Plug & Play) BIOS to detect peripheral devices and expansion cards

automatically.

hDMI (Desktop Management Interface) function to record motherboard

specifications.

Dimension

hMicro-ATX Form Factor: 9.6" x 9.1"

Mounting

h6 mounting holes.

Chapter 1

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BATT

Intel

ICH4

BIOS

AGP Slot

ATX

PowerSupply

C_FAN1

PRIMAR1

SECON1

JAUX1

JCD1

JSP1

JFMIC

JSPD2

S_FAN1

Winbond

W83627HF-AW

RealTek

RTL8101L

Top:

Parallel Port

Bottom:

COM A

VGA Port

JPW2

FDD1

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 2

Top: mouse

Bottom: keyboard

T: 1394 port

B: USB ports

DDR1

DDR2

JPWD1

JBAT1

Intel

845G/GE

Chipset

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

T: LAN jack

B: USB ports

Mainboard Layout

MS-6577 v2.X Micro ATX Mainboard

MSIRemindsYou...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for

your computer system requires ALL of the following platform

Components:

*CPU: An Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HT Technology;

*Chipset: An Intel®Chipset that supports HT Technology;

*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;

and

*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.

For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:

http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

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Quick Components Guide

Component Function Reference

Socket 478 Installing CPU See p. 2-2

DDR1~2 Installing DDR modules See p. 2-6

ATX Power Connector Installing power supply See p. 2-8

IEEE 1394 Port Connecting to 1394 devices See p. 2-10

USB Ports Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-10

COM A Serial port connector See p. 2-11

VGA Connector Connecting to VGA monitors See p. 2-11

LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-12

RJ-45 LAN Jack Connecting to LAN devices See p. 2-13

FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-14

JSP1 Internal speaker connector See p. 2-14

PRIMAR1/SECON1 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-15

JCD1 CD-in connector See p. 2-16

JAUX1 AUX-in connector See p. 2-16

C_FAN1/S_FAN1 Fan power connectors See p. 2-17

JFP1 Front panel connector See p. 2-18

JUSB1 Front USB connector See p. 2-19

JFMIC Front microphone connector See p. 2-20

JSPD2 S-Bracket connector See p. 2-21

J1394_2 IEEE 1394 connector See p. 2-22

JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-23

JPWD1 Clear BIOS password jumper See p. 2-24

AGP Slot Connecting to VGA cards See p. 2-25

PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-25

Hardware Setup

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

TOPICS

Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2

Memory 2-6

Power Supply 2-8

Back Panel 2-9

Connectors 2-14

Jumpers 2-23

Slots 2-25

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

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Central Processing Unit: CPU

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPUClock = 100MHz

Core/Bus ratio = 14

then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio

= 100MHz x 14

= 1.4GHz

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

sinkandacoolingfanattachedonthetoptopreventoverheating. Ifyou donot

find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install

them before turning on the computer.

MSIRemindsYou...

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-

ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect

the CPU from overheating.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power sup-

ply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded

outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Hardware Setup

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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-de-

gree angle.

3. Look for the gold arrow. The

gold arrow should point to-

wards 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.

Please note that any violation

of the correct installation pro-

cedures may cause permanent

damages to your mainboard.

5. Pressthe CPUdownfirmlyinto

the socket and close the lever.

As the CPU is likely to move

whilethe lever is beingclosed,

always close the lever with

your fingers pressing tightly

ontopoftheCPUtomakesure

the CPU is properly and com-

pletely embedded into the

socket.

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478

Open Lever

90 degree

Sliding

Plate

Lever

Press down

the CPU

Gold arrow

Correct CPU placement

Incorrect CPU placement

Chapter 2

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Installingthe CPU Fan

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher

performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi-

pate 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:

2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-

tion mechanism.

1. Locate the CPU and its retention

mechanism on the motherboard.

3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.

Press down the fan until its four clips

get wedged in the holes of the reten-

tion mechanism.

4. Press the two levers down to fasten

the fan. Each lever can be pressed

down in only ONE direction.

retention mechanism

levers

Hardware Setup

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5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector

on the board.

fan power cable

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