MSI 865PEM2 Instruction Manual

iVersion 1.1G52-M6743X4865GM2 / 865PEM2MS-6743 (v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard

1-3Getting StartedOn-Board Peripheralsh On-Board Peripherals include:- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.- 1 se

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardA: We strongly recommend that you do NOT connect those described CPUfan directly to your motherboard, as it draws so much p

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardQ: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank.A: For AMI BIOSRename the desired AMI BIOS file

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

G-2 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardDynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies TypeFPM (60,70ns)EDO (50,60,70ns)SDRAM (66MHz)SDRAM (100MHz)SDRAM (133MHz)RDR

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tapedrives

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-6743 M-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 plug

1-4 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutMS-6743 v1.X M-ATX MainboardDDR 1DDR 3DDR 2DDR 4AGP SlotT: mouse B: keyboardT:Line-OutB:MicLine-InM:JSPD1CN

1-5Getting StartedLive BIOS™/Live Driver™The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect andupdate your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t ne

1-6 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardLive Monitor™The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the searchfor the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site

1-7Getting 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

1-8 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardTo better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLERXP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athl

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideJCD1, p.2-19JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3Back PanelI/O, p.2-10CPU_FAN1, p.2-18FDD1, p.2-16STAT2SATA1, p.2-22

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

2-4 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard1. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2. Pull the lever sideways awayfrom the sock

iiManual Rev: 1.1Release Date: May 2003FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi

2-5Hardware SetupInstalling the CPU FanAs processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,thermal management becomes increasingly

2-6 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...OverheatingOverheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-ways make sure the cooling fan can wo

2-7Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size upto 2GB

2-8 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardDIMM Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can beinstalled on the slots in any 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-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelFor Springdale-PEFor Springdale-GMouseKeyboard USBParallelCOM A

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardUSB ConnectorsThe mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)Universal Serial Bus root for attaching U

2-13Hardware SetupVGA ConnectorThe mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect aVGA monitor.Pin Signal Description 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 B

2-14 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardSerial Port Connectors: COM A/BThe mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors, COM A/B. Bothare 16550A high speed com

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2-15Hardware SetupParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.A parallel port is a standard printer

2-16 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power S

2-17Hardware SetupHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PI

2-18 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardFan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN/SYSTEM_FANThe CPU_FAN (processor fan), SYSTEM_FAN1 (system fan) supportsystem cooling fan wi

2-19Hardware SetupCD-In Connector: JCD1The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional)This connector is used to conn

2-20 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardChassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened,t

2-21Hardware SetupFront Panel Connector: JFP1The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electricalconnection to the front panel switches an

2-22 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardSerial ATA Connectors: SATA1 / SATA2The mainboard has dual high-speed Serial ATA interface connectors,SATA1 & SATA2. E

2-23Hardware SetupMSI Reminds You...Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle,which will cause the loss of data during the transmis

2-24 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to thefront panel audio and

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 SetupFront USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 that is compli-ant with Intel® I/O Connectivi

2-26 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardIEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1The mainboard provides three 1394 pin headers that allow you to con-nect optional IEEE 1394 po

2-27Hardware SetupHow to attach the IEEE 1394 Port:FoolproofdesignConnected separately to J1394_1,J1394_2 and J1394_3.1394 Port

2-28 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to cha

2-29Hardware SetupSlotsAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) SlotThe AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is aninterface specification

2-30 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q,are hardware lines over

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message below appe

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-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS Feat

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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-6743 M-ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesDateThis allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the currentdate). The forma

3-7BIOS SetupIDE Channel 0/1 Master/SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 MasterPress PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None or Auto type. Notethat t

3-8 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardDrive A:/B:This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Availableoptions: None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.2M,

3-9BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesBIOS Virus WarningThe item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sectorprotection. If the func

3-10 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard1st/2nd/3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attemptsto load the disk operati

3-11BIOS SetupBoot Other DeviceSetting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from otherdevice if the system fails to boot from the 1s

3-12 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardOption DescriptionSetup The password prompt appears only when end users try torun Setup.System A password prompt appears e

3-13BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesMSI Reminds You...Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.DRAM Timing SelectableSelects

3-14 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboardor refreshed. Fast speed offers faster performance while slow speed offersmore stable performance. Settings: 4, 3, 2 (cl

viUSB Connectors ... 2-12VGA Connector ...

3-15BIOS SetupAGP Aperture Size (MB)This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP forvideo purposes. The aperture is a porti

3-16 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsOnChip IDE DevicePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:IDE HDD

3-17BIOS SetupIDE DMA Transfer SupportThis item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of theIDE Hard Drive. The settings are: Enable

3-18 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardSerial ATA Port 0/1 ModeSelect a compatible mode for Port 1 and Port 2 from Award setting to thechipset settings:1. Prima

3-19BIOS SetupUSB ControllerThis setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Set-ting options: Disabled, Enabled.USB 2.0 Controller

3-20 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardOnboard Super IO DevicePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:POWER ON FunctionThis co

3-21BIOS SetupOnboard Serial Port 1/Onboard Serial Port 2 (865PE only)Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and secondserial por

3-22 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardParallel Port ModeSPP : Standard Parallel PortEPP : Enhanced Parallel PortECP : Extended Capability PortECP + EPP: Exte

3-23BIOS SetupPower Management SetupSleep StateThis item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are:S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a

3-24 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardRun VGABIOS if S3 ResumeWhen ACPI Suspend Mode is set to S3 or S1&S3, users can select the optionsin this field. Sele

viiGetting Help ... 3-3The Main Menu ...

3-25BIOS SetupMSI Reminds You...You need to install a modem card supporting power on functionfor “Wake Up On Ring” function.Suspend ModeIf system acti

3-26 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardResume By AlarmThe field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system ona scheduled time/date.Date(of

3-27BIOS SetupPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)feature. PCI, or Peripheral Compon

3-28 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardIRQ ResourcesThe items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.Press <Enter> and you will

3-29BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.Monitor function is available only if there i

3-30 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardCPU Smart Fan TemperatureSelect a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU climbsup to the selected tem

3-31BIOS SetupUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.Frequency/Voltage ControlAuto Detect PCI ClkThis option allows you

3-32 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardCPU Vcore AdjustThis item specifies the voltage of CPU Vcore. Setting options: 1.425, 1.45, 1.475,1.5, 1.525, 1.55, 1.575,

3-33BIOS SetupLoad High Performance/BIOS Setup DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOSsettings to the High Per

3-34 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardSet Supervisor/User PasswordMSI Reminds You...About Supervisor Password & User Password:Supervisor password: Can enter

1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedThank you for purchasing the MS-6743 v1.X M-ATXmainboard. The MS-6743 is based on Intel® Springdale-G/PE&a

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-1Appendix. Using 4- or 6-ChannelAudio FunctionAppendix: Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel AudioFunctionThe motherboa

A-2 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panelfrom 2-channel to 4-/6-channel. To use the functi

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-35. Sound Effects - Equalizer: It offers 10-band Equalizer and 12 pre-set modelslike “Live”, “Jazz” and so o

A-4 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audiofeature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-5To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration inthe C-Media software application.

A-6 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboardh Center/Bass Output Swap: Enabling this option will exchange the center/bass output channel. PC speaker manufactures defin

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-7S/PDIFClick on the S/PDIF tab and the following screen appears.h Playing Audio (48 kHz Output): Playing Dig

A-8 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboardh Select Source: Since the analog input signal needs to be recorded andconverted to digital format, you have to click Selec

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-9You may regulate each volumn to the speaker for current playing digital soundsources. If you use 2-channel

A-10 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardMicrophoneClick on the Microphone tab and the following screen appears.h Mute Microphone: Check this item to disable micro

1-2 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4 (Socket 478) processorh Supports 533MHz or 800MHz FSB

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-11Xear 3DClick on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears.C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5

A-12 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard1. Sound EffectFrom this part, you may choose the sound effect you like from 27 environ-ment effects, 3 environment sizes

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-13You may click each speaker to get one channel sound. If it has sound, it willbe lighted up. You may also c

A-14 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard3. Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTERThis part provides an advanced, amazing and considerate feature-dynamically adjustab

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-15Xear 3D- Play3D DemoXear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programsfor helping you

A-16 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardThe Xear3D Sound - Play3D Demo program is showed as follows:Five built-in Sound Sources.Six Envornment Effects,which will

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-17In the Moving Path selection, you may adjust your virtual speakers beforeplaying 3D audio applications lik

A-18 MS-6743 M-ATX MainboardAttaching SpeakersTo perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers to thesystem. You should connect the

Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-194-Channel Analog Audio OutputThe audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audiooutput

A-20 MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard6-Channel Analog Audio OutputRefer to the following diagram and caption for the founction of each jack onthe back panel wh