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The 845GE Max mainboard is based on Intel® 845GE & ICH4 chipsets for purchasing the 845GE Max (MS-6580 v2.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processor in the 478-pin package, the 845GE Max mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
The 845GE Max mainboard is based on Intel® 845GE & ICH4 chipsets for purchasing the 845GE Max (MS-6580 v2.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processor in the 478-pin package, the 845GE Max mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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... integrated in ICH4 h Support PIO, Bus Master and Ultra ATA66/100 operation modes h Can connect up * (*not tested yet) Chipsets h Intel® 845GE chipsets - AGP 4x slot (1.5v only) - MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processors h Core Frequency from 1.4 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up to four IDE... 2.2 interface - 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller - Integrated LAN controller Main Memory h Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs h Supports Max. Integrated graphic controller -
... integrated in ICH4 h Support PIO, Bus Master and Ultra ATA66/100 operation modes h Can connect up * (*not tested yet) Chipsets h Intel® 845GE chipsets - AGP 4x slot (1.5v only) - MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processors h Core Frequency from 1.4 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up to four IDE... 2.2 interface - 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller - Integrated LAN controller Main Memory h Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs h Supports Max. Integrated graphic controller -
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard JPW1 T:LAN jack (optional) B:USB ports CPUFAN1 ATX Power Supply Top : Game port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic Intel 845GE chipset AGP Slot BIOS DDR 1 DDR 2 JIR1 W i n b o nd W 8 36 2 7 H F- A W CD_IN1 Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ICH 4 BATT + IDE 1 JBAT1 IDE 2 SYS_FAN1 JSP1 JAUD1 JDB1 PCI Slot 6 CNR FDD1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JBT1 MS-6580 v2.X ATX Mainboard JFP2 JFP1 1-4
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard JPW1 T:LAN jack (optional) B:USB ports CPUFAN1 ATX Power Supply Top : Game port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic Intel 845GE chipset AGP Slot BIOS DDR 1 DDR 2 JIR1 W i n b o nd W 8 36 2 7 H F- A W CD_IN1 Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ICH 4 BATT + IDE 1 JBAT1 IDE 2 SYS_FAN1 JSP1 JAUD1 JDB1 PCI Slot 6 CNR FDD1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JBT1 MS-6580 v2.X ATX Mainboard JFP2 JFP1 1-4
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...the default values. Click Default to apply the test result. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Fuzzy Logic™ 4 The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to run the setup value. 1-6 Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust ...CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP Ø MSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS Ø CPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU Ø CPU Fan Speed shows the current running...
...the default values. Click Default to apply the test result. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Fuzzy Logic™ 4 The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to run the setup value. 1-6 Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust ...CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP Ø MSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS Ø CPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU Ø CPU Fan Speed shows the current running...
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... Memory Detection Test - This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. This special feature is very useful for fast booting. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to the screen. 1-8 Testing onboard memory size...
... Memory Detection Test - This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. This special feature is very useful for fast booting. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to the screen. 1-8 Testing onboard memory size...
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... purchased does not support any of the screen. Updates the VGA driver online. Ø Live Utility - MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update Series 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the VGA...
... purchased does not support any of the screen. Updates the VGA driver online. Ø Live Utility - MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update Series 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the VGA...
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... is a convenient tool to Appendix. For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Follow the procedures below to enable 6-channel support with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it ...audio codec's software utility. MSI Reminds You... To play DVD with MSI DVD: 1. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. Click the Audio tab. 3. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). MS-6580 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports ...
... is a convenient tool to Appendix. For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Follow the procedures below to enable 6-channel support with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it ...audio codec's software utility. MSI Reminds You... To play DVD with MSI DVD: 1. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. Click the Audio tab. 3. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). MS-6580 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports ...
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. The gold arrow should be seen. If the CPU is ... a 90degree angle. Press the CPU down the CPU Correct CPU placement O Incorrect CPU placement X Close Lever 2-4 Make sure to raise the lever up to your mainboard. 5. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Gold arrow 4. Look for Socket 478 1. As the CPU is likely...
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. The gold arrow should be seen. If the CPU is ... a 90degree angle. Press the CPU down the CPU Correct CPU placement O Incorrect CPU placement X Close Lever 2-4 Make sure to raise the lever up to your mainboard. 5. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Gold arrow 4. Look for Socket 478 1. As the CPU is likely...
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fan power cable NOTES 2-6 Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard 5.
fan power cable NOTES 2-6 Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard 5.
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... DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... or doublesided modules to meet your own needs. The plastic clip at least one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in... can barely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in any order. The module will automatically close. You can install either single- MS-6580 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module.
... DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... or doublesided modules to meet your own needs. The plastic clip at least one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in... can barely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in any order. The module will automatically close. You can install either single- MS-6580 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module.
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You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. 6 5 4 3 2 1 PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA 2 NC No connection 3 GND Ground 4 VCC +5V 5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock 6 NC No connection 2-10 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse LAN Parallel Midi/Joystick Keyboard USB COM A VGA L-out L-in MIC Keyboard Connector: KBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard.
You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. 6 5 4 3 2 1 PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA 2 NC No connection 3 GND Ground 4 VCC +5V 5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock 6 NC No connection 2-10 MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse LAN Parallel Midi/Joystick Keyboard USB COM A VGA L-out L-in MIC Keyboard Connector: KBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard.
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to connect a VGA monitor. 5 1 15 11 VGA Connector (DB 15-pin) Pin Signal Description 1 ... 8 NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used VGA Connector The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to a network environment.
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to connect a VGA monitor. 5 1 15 11 VGA Connector (DB 15-pin) Pin Signal Description 1 ... 8 NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used VGA Connector The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to a network environment.
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (...
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (...
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2-16 FDD1
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2-16 FDD1
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GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V SENSOR SYS_FAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SYS_FAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that ...will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the mainboard has a System ...
GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V SENSOR SYS_FAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SYS_FAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that ...will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the mainboard has a System ...
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for establishing electrical connection to GND Reserved. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2-20 8 7 JFP2 ...
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for establishing electrical connection to GND Reserved. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2-20 8 7 JFP2 ...
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... of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for users to connect to Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB2.0 pinheaders for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and...
... of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for users to connect to Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB2.0 pinheaders for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and...
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... (high for green color) 6 DBR3 (high for red color) 7 DBG4 (high for green color) 8 DBR4 (high for you to connect to DBracket™ 2. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC 2 10 1 9 JDB1 Connected to JDB1 D-Bracket™ 2 2-24 Connected to JUSB1 (the...
... (high for green color) 6 DBR3 (high for red color) 7 DBG4 (high for green color) 8 DBR4 (high for you to connect to DBracket™ 2. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC 2 10 1 9 JDB1 Connected to JDB1 D-Bracket™ 2 2-24 Connected to JUSB1 (the...
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L GND R CD_IN1 2-26 The JIR1 is compliant to use the IR function. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1 2 5 6 JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 NC 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 The connectors are for CD-ROM audio connectors. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules.
L GND R CD_IN1 2-26 The JIR1 is compliant to use the IR function. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1 2 5 6 JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 NC 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 The connectors are for CD-ROM audio connectors. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules.
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To avoid the risk of causing damages to the mainboard, the AGP slot is an interface specification designed for the graphics controller to restart the system. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput ... have inserted a 3.3V AGP card into the slot, the MSI routing device will return to insert the AGP 1.5V graphics card. AGP is protected with MSI electrical routing device. Please note that the AGP slot does not support 3.3V AGP card. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit Master PCI...
To avoid the risk of causing damages to the mainboard, the AGP slot is an interface specification designed for the graphics controller to restart the system. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput ... have inserted a 3.3V AGP card into the slot, the MSI routing device will return to insert the AGP 1.5V graphics card. AGP is protected with MSI electrical routing device. Please note that the AGP slot does not support 3.3V AGP card. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit Master PCI...
