MSI KM2M Combo Instruction Manual

iVersion 1.0G52-M6738X1-G22MS-6738 (v1.X) Micro ATX MainboardKM2M Combo

1-3Getting Started- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.- 1 serial port (COM1), 1 Intel-spec serial port (JCOM2,

1-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutKM2M Combo (MS-6738) v1.X Micro ATX MainboardSOCKET 462DIMM 1DIMM 2DIMM 3DIMM

1-5Getting StartedPC 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 detect th

1-6KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboardsupports AMD Athl

1-7Getting StartedLive BIOS™/Live Driver™The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detectand update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t ne

1-8KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardLive Monitor™The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the searchfor the latest BIOS/drive

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

2-2 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideSDRAM, p.2-6CPU, p.2-3Back PanelI/O, p.2-10FDD1, p.2-15JUSB1, p.2-20JIR1, p.2-22PCI Slots,p.2-25I

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUCPU Core Speed Derivation ProcedureCPU Clock multipled by Core/Bus ratio equals the CPU core speed.For ex

2-4 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket 4621. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CP

iiManual Rev: 1.0Release Date: December 2002FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li

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

2-6 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardMemoryThe mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM or two 168-pin unbuffered PC100/133

2-7Hardware SetupDDR Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can beinstalled on the slots in any order. You

2-8 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardInstalling SDR Modules1. The SDR DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so theDIMM memory module can only fit in o

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

2-10 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouse ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mous

2-11Hardware SetupKeyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connec-tor for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug

2-12 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardVGA ConnectorThe mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect aVGA monitor.Pin Signal Description 1 RED

2-13Hardware SetupRJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional)The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Lo-cal Area Network (LAN). You can connect

2-14 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.A parallel port is a st

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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.

2-16 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controlle

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

2-18 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED4 FP

2-19Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to thefront panel audio and is complia

2-20 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardFront USB Connectors: JUSB1The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 that is compliantwith Intel® I/O Connec

2-21Hardware SetupJSP1 1 31 VCC2 SPDIF3NCJSP1 Pin DefinitionPIN SIGNALConnected to JSP1SPDIF BracketSPDIF Connector: JSP1The connector is used t

2-22 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardCD-In Connector: JCD1The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.JCD1GNDLRIrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1The connect

2-23Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to change yourmo

2-24 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardFSB Mode Jumper: SW1This jumper allows you to set the CPU FSB. When the system isdown while doing the overclocking, y

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

2-25Hardware SetupSlotsAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot (Optional)The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is aninterface spe

2-26 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q,are hardware lines o

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

3-2 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message below

3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

3-4 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS

3-5BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis entry shows your PC health status.Frequency/Voltage ControlUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/volt

3-6 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories.Each category includes no

3-7BIOS Setup items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This informationshould be provided in the documentation from your hard disk v

3-8 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardAdvanced BIOS FeaturesQuick BootSetting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds sinceit will ski

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3-9BIOS SetupHDD-1 The system will boot from the second HDD.HDD-2 The system will boot from the third HDD.HDD-3 The system will boot from the fourth H

3-10 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardBoot Up NumLock StatusThis setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.Setting to On will turn

3-11BIOS SetupAPIC ModeThis field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced ProgrammableInterrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 desi

3-12 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardAdvanced Chipset FeaturesMSI Reminds You...Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.DRAM Clock/

3-13BIOS SetupDRAM TimingSelects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial PresenceDetect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to By SPD en

3-14 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardDRAM Burst LengthThis setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM.Bursting feature is a technique that

3-15BIOS SetupAGP Driving ControlThis field is used to adjust the AGP driving force. Selecting Manualallows you to select an AGP driving force in AGP

3-16 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsIDE DMA Transfer AccessSet this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI

3-17BIOS Setupbest mode for each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode2, Mode 3, Mode 4.Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMAUltra DMA/33

3-18 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardSuperIO DevicePress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.Onboard FDC ControllerSelect Enabled if your syst

viSerial Port Connectors: COM A & JCOM2 (Optional) ... 2-12VGA Connector ...

3-19BIOS SetupUR2 Duplex ModeThis setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception.Setting options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode

3-20 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardECP Mode Use DMAThe ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboardparallel port with the ECP feature. Afte

3-21BIOS SetupPower Management SetupMSI Reminds You...S3-related functions described in this section are available onlywhen your BIOS supports S3 slee

3-22 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardPower ManagementThis item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is relatedto these modes: Suspend

3-23BIOS SetupPower Off Leaves the computer in the power off state.Power On Leaves the computer in the power on state.Last State Restores the system t

3-24 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardDate (of Month)/Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)If Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the system will automaticallyresume (boot

3-25BIOS SetupPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)feature. PCI, or Peripheral Compon

3-26 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardIRQ ResourcesThe items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.Press <Enter> and you w

3-27BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.Monitor function is available only if there i

3-28 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.Frequency/Voltage ControlAuto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk

viiIntegrated Peripherals ... 3-16Power Management Setup ...

3-29BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe/Optimized DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOSsettings to the default Fail-Saf

3-30 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardSet Supervisor/User PasswordMSI Reminds You...About Supervisor Password & User Password:Supervisor password: Can e

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

A-2MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardUsing 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionInstalling the Audio Driver1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD

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

A-4MS-6738 Micro ATX Mainboard1 Line Out (Front channels)2 * Line Out (Rear channels)3 MIC* Line In function is converted to LineOut function when 4-C

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-6738 Micro ATX MainboardTesting the Connected SpeakersTo ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you mayneed to test each co

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

A-8MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardPlaying KaraOKThe KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics)and leave melody for you to sing the son

1-1Getting StartedThank you for purchasing KM2M (MS-6738) v1.X Mi-cro ATX mainboard. The KM2M is based on VIA® KM266 &VIA® VT8235 chipsets and pr

T-1TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingQ: Where will I find the model number of the mainboard?A: There are two places where you can find the

T-2 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardA: We strongly recommend that you do NOT connect those described CPUfan directly to your motherboard, as it draws so mu

T-3Troubleshooting3. Bugs are found4. Customer-specific requestWhen we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached whichlists the

T-4 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardQ: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank.A: For AMI BIOSRename the desired AMI BIOS f

G-1GlossaryGlossaryGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to

G-2 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardDynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies TypeFPM (60,70ns)EDO (50,60,70ns)SDRAM (66MHz)SDRAM (100MHz)SDRAM (133MHz

G-3GlossaryECC Memory (Error Correcting Code Memory)A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data andcorrecting th

G-4 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tapedri

G-5GlossaryLBA (Logical Block Addressing)Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disklarger than 528 megabyte

G-6 MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardPS/2 PortA type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. ThePS/2 port supports a mini DIN

1-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX Mainboard MS-6738 Micro ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Socket A for AMD® DuronTM/AthlonTM/ XPTM processor.h Supports 1G