MSI MS-6390 Instruction Manual

iG52-M6390X2MS-6390 (v3.X)M-ATX Mainboard

1-4MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutMS-6390 v3.X Micro ATX MainboardSOCKET 462JFMICTop : Mouse Bottom: KeyboardUSB PortsT: R

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupHardware SetupThis chapter provides you with the information about hard-ware setup procedures. While doing th

2-2MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideCPU, p.2-3CONN1,p.2-9Back PanelI/O, p.2-10CPUFA1, p.2-17DIMM1/2,p.2-7FDD1,p.2-15ID

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboar

2-4MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX Mainboard1. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2. Pull the lever sideway

2-5Hardware SetupThe following instructions will guideyou through the heat sink installationprocedures. Please consult your agentfor the proper CPU co

2-6MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardSetting CPU Clock Frequency through JumperThe hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the moth

2-7Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (DoubleIn-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2G

2-8MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardDIMM Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can beinstalled on

2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-fore inserting the power supply connector, always make

iiManual Rev: 3.0Release Date: February 2004FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li

2-10MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouse/Keyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provid

2-11Hardware SetupUSB ConnectorsThe mainboard provides four UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)Universal Serial Bus roots for attaching USB de

2-12MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardSerial Port Connector: COM AThe mainboard provides one 9-pin serial port connector COM A. Thisport is a

2-13Hardware SetupParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. Aparallel port is a standard printe

2-14MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardAudio Port ConnectorsLine Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used forexternal C

2-15Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.

2-16MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra ATA 66/100co

2-17Hardware SetupFan Power Connectors: CPUFA1/SYSFA1The CPUFA1 (processor fan) and SYSFA1 (system fan) support systemcooling fan with +12V. It suppor

2-18MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardCD-In Connector: JCD1The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1The connec

2-19Hardware SetupFront Panel Connector: JFP1The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connec-tion to the front panel switches a

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2-20MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardFront USB Connector: JUSB1The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 (optional USB 2.0 bracket

2-21Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to change your m

2-22MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardFSB Clock Jumper: SW1These two jumpers provide 100MHz and 133MHz Front Side Bus fre-quency selection fo

2-23Hardware SetupClear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password,open the jumper and restart yo

2-24MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardSlotsAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) SlotThe AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP i

2-25Hardware SetupOrder 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A#PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D#

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup pro-gram and allows you to configure the system for optimum use

3-26390 M-ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On SelfTest) process. Press <F1> to enter the B

3-3BIOS SetupNOTE:The items under each BIOS category described in this chapterare under continuous update for better system performance.Therefore, the

3-46390 M-ATX MainboardMainOnce you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Mainmenu will appear on the screen. The Main menu allows you to

iv1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. Lay th

3-5BIOS SetupFloppy Diskette AThis item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Availableoptions: Disabled, 720K, 3.5 in., 1.44M, 3.5

3-66390 M-ATX MainboardAdvancedCPU Type / CPU Speed / CPU Cache RAMThese items show the related information of CPU. (read-only)Plug and Play Aware O/S

3-7BIOS SetupPS/2 MouseIf your system has a PS/2 mouse port and you install a serial pointing device,select Disabled. Setting options: Auto Detected,

3-86390 M-ATX MainboardI/O device ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.Serial PortSetting to Enabled to use the serial port.

3-9BIOS SetupOn-Board Audio OptionsPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.CodecThis item is used to enable or disable the onboard AC’97 (Aud

3-106390 M-ATX MainboardPowerAfter AC Power FailureThis setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure orinterrupt occurs. Av

3-11BIOS SetupBootQuick Boot ModeSetting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds sinceit will skip some check items. Available

3-126390 M-ATX MainboardHark Disk Boot PriorityPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:Here it shows the bootable a

3-13BIOS SetupExitExit Saving Changes / Exit Discarding Changes / Load Setup Default /Discard Changes / Save ChangesYou may choose one of these option

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1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedGetting StartedThank you for purchasing the MS-6390 v3.X Micro ATXmainboard. The MS-6390 is based on VIA®

1-2MS-6390 M-ATX Mainboard6390 M-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™processors

1-3Getting Started- One serial port (COM A)- One VGA port- One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode- One RJ-45 LAN port- Vertical audio ports- One