4MBO Version 1.3 G52-MA00554 i Manual Rev: 1.3 Release Date: Feb. 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-Star International MS-6373N Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use ii Edition Feb. 2002 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 reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Revision History Revision Revision History Date V1.3 Release for 4MBO Feb. 2002 iii Safety Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Save this User’s Guide for possible use later. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Note: Do not cover the openings. 6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the equip- ment to the power inlet. 7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. 8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock. 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: z the power cord or plug is damaged z liquid has penetrated into the equipment z the equipment has been exposed to moisture z the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Guide z the equipment was dropped and damaged z the equipment has obvious signs of breakage 12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a stor- age temperature of 600 C (1400F) or above, which may damage the equipment. CAUTION: To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. iv CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4 Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ........................................................................ 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2 CPU Installation Procedure ........................................................... 2-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3 Memory ................................................................................................ 2-4 Introduction to DDR ..................................................................... 2-4 DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-5 DDR Module Installation Procedure ............................................. 2-5 Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-6 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector ....................................................... 2-6 Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-7 Back Panel Shield Installation ....................................................... 2-7 Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8 Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-8 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM 2 .................................... 2-9 LAN Jack (optional) .................................................................... 2-10 USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10 Game Port & Audio Ports ............................................................ 2-11 Parallel Port: LPT1 ....................................................................... 2-12 Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-13 USB Front Connector: USB3 & USB4 ......................................... 2-13 v Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-14 CD1/AUX1/MODEM1/JSP1 ........................................................ 2-15 CPUFAN1/PSFAN1/SYSFAN1 .................................................... 2-16 IrDA Infrared Module Header: IR1 .............................................. 2-17 Case/Speaker Connectors:JFP2/MSIFP ....................................... 2-18 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO2 .................................... 2-19 Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-20 FSB Mode Jumper: SW2 ............................................................. 2-21 Audio Contorl Jumper: JA1 ......................................................... 2-21 Keyboard Wake-up Jumper: JKBV1 ............................................ 2-22 Slots ................................................................................................... 2-23 AGP Slot ...................................................................................... 2-23 PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-24 CNR Slot ...................................................................................... 2-24 PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 3-1 Entering Setup...................................................................................... 3-2 Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-2 Getting Help ......................................................................................... 3-3 Main Menu.................................................................................... 3-3 Sub-Menu ..................................................................................... 3-3 General Help <F1> ......................................................................... 3-3 Default Settings ............................................................................. 3-3 Setup Menus ........................................................................................ 3-4 Main Menu.................................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................. 3-6 vi Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. 3-9 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................ 3-13 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................. 3-15 Power Management Setup .......................................................... 3-20 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 3-24 PC Health Status ......................................................................... 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control .......................................................... 3-28 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults ............................. 3-29 Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................... 3-30 Appendix A: DDR DIMM Configuration ...................................................A-1