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MSI
645 Ultra
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6547 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
Version 1.1
G52-MA00514
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6547v1.1-Preface.P65 1 05.02.02, 08:18
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Manual Rev: 1.1 Release Date: Dec. 2001 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 equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the ins
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Edition Dec. 2001 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 used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporatio
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Safety Instructions 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 equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7. Place t
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CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1 Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4 Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................
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Modem-In Connector: JMD1 ....................................................... 2-14 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA ...................................... 2-15 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ............................................. 2-16 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR2 ............................................. 2-16 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or JFP2 ........................................... 2-17 Front Panel Audio Connector: JP20 ............................................. 2-18
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Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1 vii
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Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the 645 Ultra (MS-6547 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The 645 Ultra is a superior computer mainboard based on SiS645 & SiS961 ® chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Pentium 4 processors in the 478 pin package, the 645 Ultra delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. TOPICS Mainboard Specification 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Quick Components Guide 1-5 MSI S
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Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification CPU ® ® - Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors in the 478 pin package. - Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz and up. Chipset ® - SiS 645 Open Architecture DDR333 Chipset - Supports DIMMs of DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 SDRAM up to 3GB maxi mum memory. - Supports 400MHz system bus with 2X address and 4X data rate. - Supports AGP 4X/2X interface with fast write transaction. ® ® - SiS 961 MuTIOL Media I/O Chipset - Bi-directional 16-bi
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Getting Started 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B). - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode. - 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2). - 1 IrDA connector for SIR. - 1 audio/game port. Audio - S/W Realtek ALC201A AC'97 Codec. 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 (DMI) func- tion which records your mainboard specificati
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Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard JPW1 USB CPUFA ports Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A COM B Top : SiS Game port 645 Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic JAUX1 AGP Slot JCD1 Codec PCI Slot 1 SiS 961 JMD1 PCI Slot 2 IDE 1 PCI Slot 3 BIOS IDE 2 PCI Slot 4 JFP1 FDD 1 (optional) BATT PCI Slot 5 + JFP2 SYSFA JLED1 (optional) JMDM1 CNR JP20 JBAT1 JIR2 645 Ultra (MS-6547 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 Kap1_6547v1.1.P65 4 05.02.02, 08:57 Winbond W83697HF 1 DDR DDR 2 3 DDR ATX Power Supply
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Getting Started Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference JWR1/JPW1 ATX power connectors See p. 2-7 JKBMS1 Mouse/keyboard connector See p. 2-8 USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-9 COM A & COM B Serial port connector See p. 2-10 LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-11 FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-12 IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-13 JCD1/JAUX1/JMD1 CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors See p. 2-14 CPUFA/SYSFA Fan power connectors See p. 2-15 JMDM1 Wake on rin
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components. TOPICS Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 Mem
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Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® ® The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 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. Open Lever CPU Installation Procedures 1. Pull the
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Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi- pate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention 2. Position the heatsink onto the reten- mechanism on the motherboard. tion mechanism. retention mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. 4. P
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Chapter 2 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable 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 = 1.4GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond pr
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Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 6 memory banks. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1~3) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 1
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Chapter 2 DDR Module Combination You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only fit in the right orientation. You can install memory modules in any combination as follows: Slot Memory Module Total Memory Slo t 1 64M B , 128M B , 64M B ~1G B (B a n k 0 & B
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Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be- fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power s
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Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Midi/Joystick Mouse Keyboard USB COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ® 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 connector 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 GND Ground 4 VCC +5V 1 2 5 Mous
