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KM4M/KM4AM Series
MS-6734 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard
G52-M6734XD
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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 instruct
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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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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. 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 Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Saf
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CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv T
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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) ........
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Getting Started 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. 1-1
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU ® Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD /Athlon™ XP /Sempron™ processors + Supports AMD Athlon XP Sempron 3200 @ 200 FSB (for KM4AM) + 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 ® VIA KM400/400A North Bridge - Supports 200/266/333/400* MHz front side bus (*for KM400A only) - Supports
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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 RealTek ALC655 IEEE1394 (Optional) VIA VT6307 (supports 2 1394 connectors) VIA VT6306 (supports 3 1394 connectors) LAN VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (D
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CPUFA1 Winbond 83697HF T:1394 port (Optional) B:USB ports BIOS Top : LPT Bottom: COM A VGA port JPW1 VIA KM400/400A T: RJ45 LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-In M:Line-Out VIA B:Mic SYSFA1 VT6103 AGP Slot BATT + PCI Slot 1 VIA VT6307 (Optional) PCI Slot 2 VIA J1394_2 VT8235/8237 (Optional) SW1 SW2 PCI Slot 3 J1394_1 JCD1 JFP1 JFP2 (Optional) JSP1 Codec JAUD1 JUSB2 JUSB3(Optional) MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard 1-4 DIMM 1 ATX
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Hardware Setup 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. 2-1
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFA1, p.2-15 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 CONN1, p.2-9 Back Panel FDD1, p.2-15 I/O, p.2-10 IDE1,IDE2, p.2-16 SYSFA1, p.2-15 SATA1, SATA2, p.2-17 JBAT1, p.2-22 J1394_1,J1394_2, p.2-20 SW1/2, p.2-22 JAUD1, p.2-21 JUSB2/3, J1394_1, p.2-21 p.2-19 JCD1, p.2-18 JFP1 & JFP2, p.2-18 JSP1, p.2-21 2-2
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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. CPU Core Speed Derivation
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding 90 degree Plate 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-de- gree angle. Gold arrow 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. Correct CPU placement Gold arrow 4. If the CPU is correctly install
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Hardware Setup Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 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. Apply some heat sink paste 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 th
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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 C
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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 DDR266 DDR333 FSB266 V V FSB333 V V For KM400A DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 FSB266 V V V FSB333 V V V FSB400 V V V 2-7
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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: 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 S: Single Side D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the cen
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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 su
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: LAN IEEE1394 Parallel Mouse (Optional) (Optional) L-in L-out MIC Keyboard USB COM VGA USB 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 Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 6 5 1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA 2 NC No connection 3 4 3
