Page 3 - Trademarks
iii Edition March 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 w...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
iv Safety Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Save this Users 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 ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
v CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1 Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2Mainboard Layout .........................................................................
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vii Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 3-12Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-14Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-20PNP/PCI C...
Page 8 - Chapter 1. Getting Started; efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting Started 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-6575 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MS-6575 v1.X is based on SiS 645/650 & SiS 961 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processors in the 478 pin packag...
Page 9 - CPU; Mainboard Specification
Chapter 1 1-2 CPU Support Socket 478 for Intel ® Pentium 4 Williamette & Northwood processors Core Frequency from 1.7 GHz to 2.2 GHz Chipset SiS 645/650 HMAL/IGUI HMAL (702-pin BGA) - High performance host interface (400MHz) - 64-bit performance DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory controller - Integrate...
Page 11 - Mainboard Layout
Chapter 1 1-4 MS-6575 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout P CI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 CNR JPW1 JABAT 1 JP1 IR1 JCI 1 JSMI1 JWR1 JUSB4 JUSB 1 JF P1 PWRFAN1 CPUFAN1 BATT + JWL1 AT X Pow er Suppl y JAUD1 CHSFAN1 BIOS SiS 645/ 650 SiS 961 ID E 1 ID E 2 T: mouse B: keyboard Top : Game port B otto...
Page 12 - Quick Components Guide
Getting Started 1-5 Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference CONN1 ATX 20-pin power connector See p. 2-7 J P W 1 ATX 12V power connector See p. 2-7 JKBMS1 Mouse connector See p. 2-9 JKBMS1 Keyboard connector See p. 2-9 COM A & B (optional) Serial port connectors See p. 2-11 VGA Connec...
Page 13 - Chapter 2. Hardware Setup; TOPICS; Hardware Setup; the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup TOPICS Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 Memory 2-5 Power Supply 2-7 Back Panel 2-8 Connectors 2-14 Jumpers 2-23 Slots 2-25 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be ca...
Page 14 - Central Processing Unit: CPU; make sure the CPU has a heat; CPU Installation Procedures; Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
Chapter 2 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 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 sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to...
Page 15 - Installing the CPU Fan
Hardware Setup 2-3 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 ...
Page 16 - CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure; If
Chapter 2 2-4 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio = 14 then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 100MHz x 14 = 1.4GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such ...
Page 17 - Memory; Introduction to DDR SDRAM
Hardware Setup 2-5 The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V unbuffered DDR DIMM with 4 memory banks. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR/PC2700 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Memory Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (...
Page 18 - DDR Module Combination
Chapter 2 2-6 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 differen...
Page 19 - Power Supply; This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To con-; ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1; This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
Hardware Setup 2-7 Power Supply ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To con- nect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply...
Page 20 - The Back Panel provides the following connectors:; Back Panel
Chapter 2 2-8 The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Back Panel For SiS 650 Chipset For SiS 645 Chipset M o u s e Keyboard USB Ports Parallel Port COM A VGA Midi/Joystick Lan Jack L-out L-in M I C M o u s e Keyboard USB Ports Parallel Port COM A COM B Midi/Joystick Lan Jack L-out L-in M I...
Page 21 - Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1
Hardware Setup 2-9 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 ® keyboard directly into this connector. Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector f...
Page 22 - Joystick/Midi Connectors; You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.; Audio Port Connectors; Line Out
Chapter 2 2-10 Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones. 1/8 Stereo Aud...
Page 23 - COMA and COM B are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/
Hardware Setup 2-11 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B (for SiS645) The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A for SiS650 chipset, or two serial ports COM A & B for SiS 645 chipset. Both COMA and COM B are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/ recei...
Page 24 - Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
Chapter 2 2-12 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 14 25 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe...
Page 25 - USB Connectors; to be connected to a network environment.
Hardware Setup 2-13 USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into ths connector. USB Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PIN S...
Page 26 - The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,; Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1; Connectors; IrDA Infrared Module Header: IR1; This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules. You
Chapter 2 2-14 The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. 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. C...
Page 27 - If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
Hardware Setup 2-15 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 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 DMA/33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BI...
Page 28 - The connectors are for CD-ROM audio connectors.
Chapter 2 2-16 CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 The connectors are for CD-ROM audio connectors. CD_IN1 GND R L
Page 29 - with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
Hardware Setup 2-17 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/CHSFAN1/PWRFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), CHSFAN1 (system fan) and PWRFAN1 (power 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 th...
Page 30 - Wake On Ring Connector: JWR1; Wake On LAN Connector: JWL1
Chapter 2 2-18 Wake On Ring Connector: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is re- ceived through the modem card. JWR1 is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/ O Connectivity Design Guide. Pin Signa...
Page 31 - Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1; Front; Power Saving Switch Connector: JSMI1
Hardware Setup 2-19 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short connected. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS...
Page 32 - Front Panel Connector: JFP1; Intel
Chapter 2 2-20 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for establishing elec- trical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 10 1 9 2 HDD S PWSW RST - LED P + + - - + PIN SIGN...
Page 33 - Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1; audio connector. JAUD1 is compliant to Intel
Hardware Setup 2-21 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 You can connect an optional audio connector to the JAUD1 front panel audio connector. JAUD1 is compliant to Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Note: If you dont want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 and 6, 9 and 10 h...
Page 34 - you to connect to USB devices. JUSB1 & JUSB4 are compliant with Intel
Chapter 2 2-22 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB4 The mainboard provides two front Universal Serial Bus connectors for you to connect to USB devices. JUSB1 & JUSB4 are compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Pin Description Pin Description 1 USBPWR 2 USBPWR 3 USBP0...
Page 35 - Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1; There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external; Jumpers; The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computers
Hardware Setup 2-23 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has long life time for at least 5 years. ...
Page 36 - BIOS Flash Jumper: JP1; The jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on the BIOS.
Chapter 2 2-24 BIOS Flash Jumper: JP1 The jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on the BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the area cannot be updated. JP1 BIOS Flash Unlocked BIOS Flash Locked
Page 37 - Slots; The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an; The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP
Hardware Setup 2-25 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 ac- cess main me...
Page 38 - The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a; PCI Interrupt Request Routing
Chapter 2 2-26 CNR (Communication Network Riser) The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for ATX family motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboards chipset. PCI Inter...
Page 39 - Chapter 3. BIOS Setup; BIOS Setup; requests you to run SETUP.
BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup TOPICS Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-12 Integrated Peripherals 3-14 Power Management Setup 3-20 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-24 PC Health Status 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-...
Page 40 - Entering Setup; Control Keys; Press DEL to enter SETUP
Chapter 3 3-2 Entering Setup Control Keys Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to...
Page 41 - Getting Help; Main Menu
BIOS Setup 3-3 Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high- lighted setup function is d...
Page 42 - The Main Menu; Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Chapter 3 3-4 The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system...
Page 43 - This entry shows your PC health status.
BIOS Setup 3-5 PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system performance. Load Optimized Defa...
Page 44 - Standard CMOS Features; The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
Chapter 3 3-6 Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is <day><month> <date> <year>. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. year The year...
Page 46 - Advanced BIOS Features; Anti-Virus Protection
Chapter 3 3-8 Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: Disable...
Page 47 - Boot Other Device
BIOS Setup 3-9 First/Second/Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from ...
Page 48 - Typematic Rate Setting
Chapter 3 3-10 Typematic Rate Setting This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the keys are a...
Page 49 - the hard disk becomes offline. Settings:
BIOS Setup 3-11 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re- porting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an oppor- tunity to move data...
Page 50 - Advanced Chipset Features; Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
Chapter 3 3-12 Advanced Chipset Features Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Advanced DRAM Control 1 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: System Performance The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The The A...
Page 51 - layouts or slower memory. Setting options:
BIOS Setup 3-13 Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or slower memory. Setting options: Safe Mode, Normal Mode, Fast Mode, Turbo Mode, Ultra Mode. CAS Latency Setting When synchronous...
Page 52 - SiS OnChip IDE Device; Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 3-14 SiS OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Internal PCI/IDE This setting enables or disables the internal primary and secondary PCI & IDE controllers. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both . IDE Primary/Secondary...
Page 53 - supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver
BIOS Setup 3-15 mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, ...
Page 54 - System Share Memory Size (for SiS650 chipset only)
Chapter 3 3-16 SiS-7013 S/W Modem This setting enables or disables the SiS-7013 S/W modem. Setting options: Disabled , Enabled . System Share Memory Size (for SiS650 chipset only) For SiS650 chipset, the system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared...
Page 55 - Normal
BIOS Setup 3-17 UART Mode Select This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal . Normal RS-232C Serial Port IrDA IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port ASKIR Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port RxD, TxD Active This setting controls the rec...
Page 56 - Enabled
Chapter 3 3-18 ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose SPP. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose EPP. By choosing ECP, the onboard paralle...
Page 57 - Onboard LAN function
BIOS Setup 3-19 Onboard LAN function (Optional) Select Enabled to activate the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Enabled , Disabled . Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Optional) This setting determines whether or not to activate the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Setting options: Enabled , Disabled . ...
Page 58 - Power Management Setup; IPCA Function
Chapter 3 3-20 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- ageme...
Page 60 - After AC Power Lost
Chapter 3 3-22 the sleep state. Available options are: Single LED The power LED turns off to indicate the sleep state. Dual LED The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep state. After AC Power Lost This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occu...
Page 62 - PnP/PCI Configurations; Reset Configuration Data
Chapter 3 3-24 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or P eripheral C omponent I nterconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section ...
Page 63 - PCI Device
BIOS Setup 3-25 Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus archi...
Page 64 - PC Health Status; CPU Warning Temperature
Chapter 3 3-26 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU Warning Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the ...
Page 65 - Frequency/Voltage Control; CPU Clock Ratio
BIOS Setup 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control This section describes how to set the CPU FSB frequency, spread spectrum, clock ratio etc. CPU Clock Ratio End users can overclock the processor by specifying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this field. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This option allows you to ...
Page 66 - DRAM Frequency
Chapter 3 3-28 DRAM Frequency Use this item to select the appropriate frequency for your DDR SDRAM modules. Options are: 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz and By SPD .
Page 67 - Pressing
BIOS Setup 3-29 When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimi...
Page 68 - Set Supervisor/User Password; System
Chapter 3 3-30 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompte...
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