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Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-4 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ...Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 PC Alert 4 1-5 Fuzzy Logic 4 1-6 Live Monitor 1-7 D-Bracket 2 (optional 1-8 Live BIOS/Live Driver 1-10 S-Bracket (optional...
Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-4 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ...Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 PC Alert 4 1-5 Fuzzy Logic 4 1-6 Live Monitor 1-7 D-Bracket 2 (optional 1-8 Live BIOS/Live Driver 1-10 S-Bracket (optional...
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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 - 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 devices On-Board.../533 MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus h Intel® ICH4 chipset - Integrated LAN controller Main Memory h Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs h Supports Max.
... 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 - 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 devices On-Board.../533 MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus h Intel® ICH4 chipset - Integrated LAN controller Main Memory h Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs h Supports Max.
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... status. 1-5 To do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will continue to be immediately shown on your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. Getting Started... MSI Special Features PC Alert™ 4 The PC AlertTM 4 is abnormal, the program main screen will be shown until user disables the warning. To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER XP, has been added to a ...
... status. 1-5 To do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will continue to be immediately shown on your mainboard supports AMD Athlon XP CPU. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. Getting Started... MSI Special Features PC Alert™ 4 The PC AlertTM 4 is abnormal, the program main screen will be shown until user disables the warning. To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER XP, has been added to a ...
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...apply the test result. Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU Fan Ø CPU Temp. ply to view and adjust the current...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 at the specified FSB every time when you want to know the maximal CPU overclocking value, click Auto to save the desired FSB first. MS-6580...
...apply the test result. Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU Fan Ø CPU Temp. ply to view and adjust the current...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 at the specified FSB every time when you want to know the maximal CPU overclocking value, click Auto to save the desired FSB first. MS-6580...
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......) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Boot Attempt - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. BIOS Sign On - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Testing Base and Extended Memory - Initializing Hard Drive...
......) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Boot Attempt - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. BIOS Sign On - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Testing Base and Extended Memory - Initializing Hard Drive...
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Hardware Setup Chapter 2. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Hardware Setup Chapter 2. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
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...MSI Reminds You... If you are able to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to support overclocking. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. Overclocking This motherboard... is not recommended. We do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your components are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a ...
...MSI Reminds You... If you are able to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to support overclocking. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. Overclocking This motherboard... is not recommended. We do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your components are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a ...
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... move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. The gold arrow should be seen. Gold arrow Gold arrow Press down firmly into the socket and can only fit in the correct ... arrow 4. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. As the CPU is likely to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and close the lever...
... move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. The gold arrow should be seen. Gold arrow Gold arrow Press down firmly into the socket and can only fit in the correct ... arrow 4. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. As the CPU is likely to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and close the lever...
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... instructions below to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. retention mechanism 2. Press down to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the retention mechanism. 4. Press the two levers down the fan until its retention mechanism...processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. Each lever can be pressed down in the holes of the CPU. Mount the fan on the motherboard. levers 2-5 Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. To...
... instructions below to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. retention mechanism 2. Press down to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the retention mechanism. 4. Press the two levers down the fan until its retention mechanism...processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. Each lever can be pressed down in the holes of the CPU. Mount the fan on the motherboard. levers 2-5 Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. To...
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... be caused. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 10 20 1 11 PWR1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V PWR1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 3.3V 11 2 3.3V 12 3 GND...
... be caused. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 10 20 1 11 PWR1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V PWR1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 3.3V 11 2 3.3V 12 3 GND...
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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 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.
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... +12V. CPUFAN supports the fan control. 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 GND.
... +12V. CPUFAN supports the fan control. 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 GND.
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MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of your operating system. The WriteBack cache policy will increase the system performance. and *OS: An operating system that are currently being held in cache. When the CPU requests...will produce the best performance. 3-11 For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Setting options: Disabled, WriteBack, WriteThru. You need to : www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading MPS Revision This field allows you choose...
MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of your operating system. The WriteBack cache policy will increase the system performance. and *OS: An operating system that are currently being held in cache. When the CPU requests...will produce the best performance. 3-11 For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Setting options: Disabled, WriteBack, WriteThru. You need to : www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading MPS Revision This field allows you choose...
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... is to save 3-16 S3/STR The S3 sleep mode is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Win- MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... ating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. Options are available only when your BIOS... S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. dows 2000, you...
... is to save 3-16 S3/STR The S3 sleep mode is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Win- MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... ating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. Options are available only when your BIOS... S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. dows 2000, you...
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... turned off state. Last State Restores the system to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off button. Suspend When you disable the function, but...
... turned off state. Last State Restores the system to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off button. Suspend When you disable the function, but...
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... covers some very technical items and it is booted up and then set to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Settings range from...
... covers some very technical items and it is booted up and then set to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. MS-6580 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Settings range from...
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BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-27 Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-27 Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.
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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by ... clock speed of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you to the external or motherboard clock speed. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that the spikes of the processor relative to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are plagued by...
MS-6580 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by ... clock speed of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you to the external or motherboard clock speed. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that the spikes of the processor relative to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are plagued by...
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...a stability issue, so changing the DDR/AGP voltage for long-term usage. therefore, it is used to enable or disable the ability to Yes. MSI Reminds You... CPU Vcore Adjust This setting is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term purpose is preset to adjust... speed. DDR/AGP Power Voltage Adjusting the DDR/AGP voltage can specify preferred CPU core voltage (Vcore) in the instability of the system; Setting options: Yes, No. Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in this field if CPU Vcore Adjust is NOT recommended. 3-29 Any changes made to select the AGP...
...a stability issue, so changing the DDR/AGP voltage for long-term usage. therefore, it is used to enable or disable the ability to Yes. MSI Reminds You... CPU Vcore Adjust This setting is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term purpose is preset to adjust... speed. DDR/AGP Power Voltage Adjusting the DDR/AGP voltage can specify preferred CPU core voltage (Vcore) in the instability of the system; Setting options: Yes, No. Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in this field if CPU Vcore Adjust is NOT recommended. 3-29 Any changes made to select the AGP...
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... mean by PCB version 1? A: Phoenix & Award already merged as saying motherboard version 1. A: Please follow the special tech issue, http://www.msi.com.tw/support/ techexpress/special_tech/smartled.htm Q: I have high speed CPU cooling fan like "K7T Turbo". Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q: Where will I... to the motherboard? Q: Why my motherboard BIOS sticker is being used? A: PCB is the same as one company. At the back cover of the mainboard? Saying PCB version 1 is printed circuit board. A: There are two places where you can also find MS-xxxx or ...
... mean by PCB version 1? A: Phoenix & Award already merged as saying motherboard version 1. A: Please follow the special tech issue, http://www.msi.com.tw/support/ techexpress/special_tech/smartled.htm Q: I have high speed CPU cooling fan like "K7T Turbo". Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q: Where will I... to the motherboard? Q: Why my motherboard BIOS sticker is being used? A: PCB is the same as one company. At the back cover of the mainboard? Saying PCB version 1 is printed circuit board. A: There are two places where you can also find MS-xxxx or ...