Intel 3200 Master Series MS-9656 User manual

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G52-M6734XD

MS-6734 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard

KM4M/KM4AM Series

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Manual Rev: 1.5

Release Date: July 2004

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-

tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in

which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to

comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-6734

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation

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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 we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade-

marks of AMD Corporation.

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Group.

PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory

Card International Association.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release June 2003

V1.1 NB chipset with optional December 2003

KM400 / KM400A chipset

V1.2 Update 1394 & CPU FSB jumper March 2004

description

V1.3 White Brand version April 2004

V1.4 Update CPU Description May 2004

V1.5 Update JAUD1 pin definition & July 2004

CPU FSB jumper description

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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-

ment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-

fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

personnel:

hThe power cord or plug is damaged.

hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.

hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.

hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.

hThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage

temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may damage the equipment.

Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,

please try the following help resources for further guidance.

h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver

updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.

com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php

h Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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CONTENTS

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii

Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv

Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv

Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1

Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2

Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1

Quick Components Guide .................................................................................. 2-4

Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................ 2-3

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .................................................... 2-3

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 ............................................. 2-5

Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ................................. 2-5

CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS ......................................... 2-6

Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix .................................................. 2-7

DIMM Module Combination .......................................................................... 2-8

Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ..................................................... 2-9

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ............................................................ 2-9

Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-10

Mouse Connector ..................................................................................... 2-10

Keyboard Connector ................................................................................ 2-11

USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11

Serial Port Connector: COM 1 .................................................................. 2-12

VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-12

IEEE1394 Port (Optional) .......................................................................... 2-12

RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ...................................................................... 2-13

Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................. 2-13

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 .................................................................. 2-14

Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-15

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-15

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA1/SYSFA1 ............................................. 2-15

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ......................................................... 2-16

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Serial ATA Connectors controlled by VT8237: SATA1 & SATA2

(for KM4AM only) ........................................................................... 2-17

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..................................................... 2-18

CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................ 2-18

Front USB Connectors: JUSB2 & JUSB3 (JUSB3 is optional) ............... 2-19

IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2 (Optional) ......................... 2-20

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ..................................................... 2-21

SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 ..................................................................... 2-21

Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 2-22

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .................................................................... 2-22

CPU Frequency Jumpers: SW1 & SW2 ................................................... 2-22

Slots .................................................................................................................. 2-23

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ................................................... 2-23

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-23

PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................................. 2-23

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................... 3-1

Entering Setup .................................................................................................... 3-2

Control Keys ............................................................................................... 3-2

Getting Help ................................................................................................ 3-2

The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-3

Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................. 3-5

Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................. 3-7

Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 3-10

Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................... 3-13

Power Management Setup .............................................................................. 3-17

PNP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................... 3-21

PC Health Status .............................................................................................. 3-23

Frequency/Voltage Control .............................................................................. 3-24

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 3-25

Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 3-26

Chapter 4. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction .................................... 4-1

Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4-2

BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................. 4-3

Installing RAID Software & Drivers ................................................................. 4-10

Using VIA RAID Tool ......................................................................................... 4-13

1-1

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the KM4M / KM4AM (MS-6734 v1.x) Micro-

ATX mainboard. The KM4M / KM4AM v1.x Micro-ATX mainboard is

based on VIA® Apollo KM400/400A North Bridge & VT8235/8237 South

Bridge chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad-

vanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors, the KM4M

/ KM4AM delivers a high performance and professional desktop plat-

form solution.

Getting Started

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

CPU

h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® /Athlon™ XP /Sempron™ processors

h Supports AMD Athlon XP Sempron 3200+ @ 200 FSB (for KM4AM)

h Supports AMD Athlon XP Sempron 3000+ @ 166 FSB (for KM4M)

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-

gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)

Chipset

h VIA® KM400/400A North Bridge

- Supports 200/266/333/400* MHz front side bus (*for KM400A only)

- Supports DDR200/266/333/400* (*for KM400A only)

- Supports AGP 4X and AGP 8X

h VIA® VT8235/8237 South Bridge

- Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio

- Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller

- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management

- Integrated USB 2.0 controller

* 8235 supporting 6 ports

* 8237 supporting 8 ports

- Integrated S-ATA 150 supporting 2 ports (8237 only)

Main Memory

h Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs

h Supports up to 2GB PC1600/2100/2700/3200* DDR SDRAMs (*for KM400A only)

(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.

tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php to refer the memory

module part in the test report.)

Slots

h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1.5V 8x/4x slot

h Three 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)

On-Board IDE

h An IDE controller on the VT8235/8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO,

Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes

h Can connect up to four IDE devices

h Supports 2 SATA devices (for VT8237 only)

On-Board Peripherals

h On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

- 1 serial port and 1 VGA port

- 1 parallel port

- Vertical audio ports

- 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack

- 1 SPDIF output (1 x 3 pin) with housing

1-3

Getting Started

- USB ports:

VT8235 supports 6 USB ports (rear *4; front *2)

VT8237 supports 8 USB ports (rear *4; front *4)

- 1394 ports (Optional)

Audio

h RealTek ALC655

IEEE1394 (Optional)

h VIA VT6307 (supports 2 1394 connectors)

h VIA VT6306 (supports 3 1394 connectors)

LAN

h VIA VT6103 LAN controller

BIOS

h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral

devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.

h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which

records your mainboard specifications.

Dimension

h ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in. (L) x 8.85 in. (W)

Mounting

h 6 mounting holes

Others

h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4)

h PC2001 compliant

h WHQL HCT 11.0 compliant

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

Mainboard Layout

MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard

SOCKET 462

AGP Slot

Top : mo use

Bottom: keyboard

T:1394 port (Optional)

B:USB ports

T: RJ45 LAN jack

B: USB ports

JCD1

VIA VT6307

(Optional)

VIA

VT6103

JSP1

J1394_2

(Optional)

J1394_1

(Optional)

Codec JAUD1

BATT

+

BIOS

Winbond

83697HF

VIA

VT8235/8237

VIA

KM400/400A

DIMM 1

IDE 1

IDE 2FDD1

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

JUSB2 JUSB3(Optional)

CPUFA1

SYSFA1

JPW1

ATX

Power Supply

JFP1 JFP2

SW1

SW2

Top : LPT

Bottom:

COM A

VGA port

T:

M:

B:

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

2-1

Hardware Setup

This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and

expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard.

Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices,

such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and

follow the installation procedures.

Hardware Setup

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

Quick Components Guide

JBAT1, p.2-22

JSP1, p.2-21

DDR DIMMs,

p.2-7

CPU, p.2-3 CPUFA1, p.2-15

FDD1, p.2-15

SYSFA1, p.2-15

IDE1,IDE2,

p.2-16

JFP1 & JFP2,

p.2-18

JUSB2/3,

p.2-19

JAUD1, p.2-21

JCD1, p.2-18

JPW1, p.2-9

J1394_1,J1394_2,

p.2-20 SW1/2, p.2-22

Back Panel

I/O, p.2-10

CONN1, p.2-9

J1394_1, p.2-21

SATA1, SATA2,

p.2-17

2-3

Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the

462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A 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 prevent overheating. If you do not

find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them

before turning on the computer.

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal

management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Main-

taining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the

processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements.

AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 600MHz and above

requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between

the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and

heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are

needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. If you

want to get more information on the proper cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for

reference.

WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU

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

= 1.4 GHz

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

1. Please turn off the power and

unplug the power cord before

installing the CPU.

2. Pull the lever sideways away

from the socket. Make sure to

raise the lever up to a 90-de-

gree angle.

3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold

arrow should point towards the

lever pivot. The CPU can only fit

in the correct orientation.

4. If the CPU is correctly installed,

the pins should be completely

embedded into the socket and

can not be seen. Please note

that any violation of the correct

installation procedures may

cause permanent damages to

your mainboard.

5. Press the CPU down firmly into

the socket and close the lever.

As the CPU is likely to move while

the lever is being closed, al-

ways close the lever with your

fingers pressing tightly on top of

the CPU to make sure the CPU is

properly and completely embed-

ded into the socket.

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462

Open Lever

Gold arrow

90 degree

Correct CPU placement

Incorrect CPU placement

Gold arrow

Sliding

Plate

Close

Lever

Press down

the CPU

X

O

2-5

Hardware Setup

Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set

Apply some heat

sink paste

MSI Reminds You...

Please apply some heat sink paste on top of your CPU to dissipate

the heat more effectively.

The following instructions will guide you

through the heat sink installation

procedures. Please consult your agent for

the proper CPU cooler set.

1. Position your CPU cooler set onto the

CPU.

2. Use one end of the clip to hook the

latch of the CPU sliding plate.

3. Hook the other latch to fix the cooling

fan set. You may need a screw

drive to press down the other side

of the clip.

4. Connect the fan to the power supply

connector provided on your

mainboard.

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS

The hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboard is set to

100MHz by default. Therefore, to make a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is

installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in the BIOS setup

utility.

To set the clock frequency for the installed CPU, refer to Frequency/Voltage Control

in Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make

sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from

overheating.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or

unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to

ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However,

please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnor-

mal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate be-

yond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guar-

antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation

or beyond product specifications.

2-7

Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory

Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/

DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots.

DDR DIMM Slots

(DIMM1 & 2)

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

For KM400

For KM400A

DDR266 DDR333

FSB266 V V

FSB333 V V

DDR266 DDR333 DDR400

FSB266 V V V

FSB333 V V V

FSB400 V V V

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-

sided modules in any order to meet your own needs.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only

fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until

the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

MSI Reminds You...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly

inserted in the socket.

Volt Notch

S: Single Side D: Double Side

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DIMM 1 DDR S/D 64MB~1GB

(Bank 0 & 1)

DIMM 2 DDR S/D 64MB~1GB

(Bank 2 & 3)

Maximum System Memory Suppported 64MB~2GB

2-9

Hardware Setup

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting

the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed

properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX

power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper

orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the

connector.

PIN SIGNAL

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS_ON

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 5V

20 5V

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

45V

5 GND

65V

7 GND

8 PW_OK

9 5V_SB

10 12V

CONN1 Pin Definition

CONN1

10

1

20

11

JPW1

1

3

4

2

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND

2 GND

3 12V

4 12V

JPW1 Pin Definition

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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard

The back panel provides the following connectors:

Back Panel

Mouse Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a

PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connec-

tor location and pin assignments are as follows:

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA

2 NC No connection

3 GND Ground

4 VCC +5V

5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock

6 NC No connection

Pin Definition

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

21

3

4

5

6

Mouse

Keyboard USB

Parallel

COM VGA

L-out

L-in

MIC

LAN

(Optional)

USB

IEEE1394

(Optional)

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