MSI K7T266 Pro2-A Instruction Manual

iK7T266 Pro2-U/ULVersion 1.2G52-M6593X5MS-6593 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard

1-4MS-6593 ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutK7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS-6593 v1.X) ATX MainboardBATT+VT8235VIAKT266ADDR 1DDR 2J3ATXPower SupplyJBAT1JAUD1SOCKET 4

1-5Getting StartedMSI Special FeaturesFeatures:Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web siteØ CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPUMulti

1-6MS-6593 ATX MainboardLive BIOS™/Live Driver™The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect andupdate your BIOS/drivers online so that you do

1-7Getting StartedLive Monitor™The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the searchfor the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use

1-8MS-6593 ATX MainboardD-BracketTM2 Description System Power ON - The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly.

1-9Getting StartedD-BracketTM2 Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus

1-10MS-6593 ATX MainboardPC Alert™ 4The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utilityis just like your PC doctor that can de

1-11Getting StartedTo better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLERXP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athlon™ XP C

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memorymodules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup th

2-2MS-6593 ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideJBAT1, p.2-14JLED, p.2-13DDR DIMMs, p.2-5CPU, p.2-3Back PanelI/O, p.2-7CFAN1, p.2-9FDD1, p.2-8SFAN1, p.2

iiManual Rev: 1.2Release Date: Nov. 2002FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit

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

2-4MS-6593 ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...Replacing CPUWhile replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power sup-ply or unplug the power supply’s pow

2-5Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size upto 2GB

2-6MS-6593 ATX MainboardPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-fore inserting the power supply connector, alway

2-7Hardware SetupBack PanelMouseKeyboardUSBParallelCOM A COM B L-out L-in MICMidi/JoystickLAN(Optional)Mouse ConnectorPin1Mouse DATAPin2 NCPin3 GNDPin

2-8MS-6593 ATX MainboardIDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 canconnect a Master and a Slave driv

2-9Hardware SetupFan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1The CFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support systemcooling fan with +12V.Chassis Intrusi

2-10MS-6593 ATX MainboardFront Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical con-nection to the fr

2-11Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to thefront panel audio and is complia

2-12MS-6593 ATX MainboardFront USB Connectors: JUSB2/JUSB3The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2 & JUSB3(optional USB 2.0 bracket av

iiiCopyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STARINTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of thi

2-13Hardware SetupD-Bracket™ 2(Optional)Connected to JLEDD-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLEDThe mainboard comes with a JLED connector for you to connect to D

2-14MS-6593 ATX MainboardThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to change

2-15Hardware SetupPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, arehardware lines over which devices c

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

3-2MS-6593 ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On SelfTest) process. When the message below appear

3-3BIOS SetupControl Keys<↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Mov

3-4MS-6593 ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS Feature

3-5BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsUse this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.PC Health StatusThis entry shows your PC health s

3-6MS-6593 ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesSystem TimeThis allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the currenttime). The time for

3-7BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesQuick BootSetting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds sinceit will skip some check items

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

3-8MS-6593 ATX MainboardTry Other Boot DevicesSetting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from otherdevices if the system fails to boot

3-9BIOS SetupBoot To OS/2This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2® op

3-10MS-6593 ATX MainboardAPIC FunctionThis field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced ProgrammableInterrupt Controller). Due to compliance

3-11BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesDRAM Timing ControlPress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.Current Host ClockThis item shows the

3-12MS-6593 ATX MainboardConfigure SDRAM Timing bySelects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial PresenceDetect) EEPROM on the DRAM modu

3-13BIOS SetupSDRAM Burst LengthThis setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Burst-ing feature is a technique that DRAM itself p

3-14MS-6593 ATX MainboardAGP Comp. DrivingThis field is used to adjust the AGP driving force. Selecting Manualallows you to select an AGP driving for

3-15BIOS SetupPower Management FeaturesIPCA FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man-agement Interface) functio

3-16MS-6593 ATX MainboardUSB Wakeup From S3This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system fromS3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.P

3-17BIOS Setupinterrupt occurs. Setting to Last State will restore the system to the previousstatus before power failure or interrupt occurred.Set Wak

vCONTENTSChapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1Mainboard Specifications ...

3-18MS-6593 ATX MainboardPNP/PCI ConfigurationsPlug and Play Aware O/SWhen set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting. There

3-19BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsFDC FunctionThis is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller.Serial Port 1/2These items specify the

3-20MS-6593 ATX MainboardParallel Port DMAThis feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is setto the ECP mode.OnBoard Midi PortThe

3-21BIOS SetupPC Health StatusChassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusionstatus and issuing a warnin

3-22MS-6593 ATX MainboardSpread SpectrumWhen the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)of the pulses creates EMI (Electroma

3-23BIOS SetupSet Supervisor/User PasswordType the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will repl

A-1Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionAppendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel AudioFunctionThe motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, whichprovide

A-2MS-6593 ATX MainboardUsing 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionInstalling the Audio Driver1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will r

A-3Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function56423

A-4MS-6593 ATX Mainboard1 Line Out (Front channels)2 * Line Out (Rear channels)3 MIC* Line In function is converted to LineOut function when 4-Channel

viD-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED ... 2-13Jumpers ...

A-5Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function1 Line Out (Front channels)2 * Line Out (Rear channels)3 * Line Out (Center andSubwoofer channel)* Both Line In

A-6MS-6593 ATX MainboardTesting the Connected SpeakersTo ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you mayneed to test each connecte

A-7Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel mode, if the soundcoming from the center speaker and subwoof

A-8MS-6593 ATX MainboardPlaying KaraOKThe KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics)and leave melody for you to sing the song. Thi

1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedThank you for purchasing the K7T266 Pro2-U/UL (MS-6593 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7T266 Pro2-U/UL are basedo

1-2MS-6593 ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™processors.h Supports up to 260

1-3Getting Started- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode- 1 audio/game port- 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4