MSI MS-6590 Manuale delle Istruzioni

iKT4 UltraVersion 1.1G52-M6590X6MS-6590 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard

1-3Getting Started2.88Mbytes- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode- 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR- 1 audio

T-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardQ: I have high speed CPU cooling fan like Taisol CGK760092, Vantec CCK-6035D & GlobalWin WBK38

T-3TroubleshootingQ: Should I update my BIOS, once a new BIOS is released?A: A new BIOS is usually released due to the following reasons:1. New functi

T-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX Mainboard6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.V1.0 refers to the BIOS vers

G-1GlossaryGlossaryGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to

G-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardDynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies TypeFPM (60,70ns)EDO (50,60,70ns)SDRAM (66MHz)SDRAM

G-3GlossaryECC Memory (Error Correcting Code Memory)A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data andcorrecting th

G-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks

G-5GlossaryLBA (Logical Block Addressing)Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disklarger than 528 megabyte

G-6KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPS/2 PortA type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. ThePS/2 port

1-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutKT4 Ultra Series (MS-6590 v1.X) ATX MainboardBATT+VT8235VIAKT400DDR 1DDR 2DDR 3AT

1-5Getting StartedFeatures:Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web siteØ CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPUMultiplier and FSBØ Volt

1-6KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardLive BIOS™/Live Driver™The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detectand update your BIOS/d

1-7Getting StartedYou can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform thefunctions listed below:Ø Auto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers

1-8KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardD-BracketTM2 Description System Power ON - The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged

1-9Getting StartedD-BracketTM2 Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus

1-10KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPC Alert™ 4The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utilityis just lik

1-11Getting StartedMSI Reminds You...The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboardsupports AMD Athlon XP CPU.Items shown on PC Alert 4 va

1-12KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardMSI DVD (5.1 Channel)The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports 5.1channel (6-

iiManual Rev: 1.1Release Date: October 2002FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li

1-13Getting Started4. Click OK.For more information about MSI DVD, you can refer to the online helpcoming with the application.To enter the online hel

1-14KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardS-Bracket (Optional)S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audiotransmis

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memorymodules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup th

2-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideJCD1, p.2-20J4, p.2-30DDR DIMMs, p.2-6CPU, p.2-3Back Panel I/O,p.2-9CFAN1, p

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUCPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHzCore/Bus ratio = 14 then CPU core speed = Host

2-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket 4621. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord be

2-5Hardware SetupThe following instructions will guideyou through the heat sink installationprocedures. Please consult your agentfor the proper CPU c

2-6KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules an

2-7Hardware SetupInstalling DDR Modules1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The mod-ule will only fit in the right orientation

2-8KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-fore inserting the p

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2-9Hardware SetupThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouse ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN conn

2-10KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardKeyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connec-tor for attach

2-11Hardware SetupSerial Port Connectors: COM A & COM BThe mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COMA & COM B. The po

2-12KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.A

2-13Hardware SetupAudio Port ConnectorsLine Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is usedfor external CD player, Tape player, or oth

2-14KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR modu

2-15Hardware SetupFan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/NBFAN1The CFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1(NorthBridge fan) support system coo

2-16KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardIrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You

2-17Hardware SetupIDE1 IDE2Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that p

2-18KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardHard Disk RAID Connectors: IDE3, SER1 & SER2 (Optional)The mainboard has 3 IDE RAID connector

iv1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. Lay th

2-19Hardware SetupMSI Reminds You...Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle,which will cause the loss of data during the transmis

2-20KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardCD-In Connector: JCD1The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP

2-21Hardware SetupPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 VDD 3.3V3 SPDFO S/PDIF output 4 (No Pin) Key5 GND Ground 6 SPDFI S

2-22KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardIEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_0, J1394_1, J1394_2 (Optional)The mainboard provides three 1394 pin h

2-23Hardware Setup1. Take out the IEEE 1394 Port.2. Locate the IEEE 1394connectors (J1394_0,J1394_1 & J1394_2) on themainboard.3. Insert the IEEE

2-24KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardFront Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for elec

2-25Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to thefront panel audio and is complia

2-26KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardBluetooth Connector: JBT2 (Optional)This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wire

2-27Hardware SetupFront USB Connectors: JUSB1The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 that iscompliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design

2-28KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardD-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 (Optional)The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for you to con

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2-29Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to change yourmo

2-30KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Setting Jumper:J4 & J5 (Optional)Some speakers do not design their c

2-31Hardware SetupSlotsAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) SlotThe AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is aninterface specification

2-32KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system for optimumuse.Yo

3-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On SelfTest) process. W

3-3BIOS SetupControl Keys<↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Mov

3-4KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, da

3-5BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsUse this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.PC Health StatusThis entry shows your PC health s

3-6KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesThe items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9categories. Eac

viMouse Connector ... 2-9RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ...

3-7BIOS Setupselection.Type Select how to define the HDD parametersCylinders Enter cylinder numberHeads Enter head numberWrite Precompensation Enter w

3-8KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardAdvanced BIOS FeaturesQuick BootSetting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 sec

3-9BIOS Setup1st/2nd/3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices whereAMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system. The s

3-10KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardUSB RMD-FDD The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ARMDdevice, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive,

3-11BIOS SetupDisabled, Enabled.Primary DisplayThis configures the primary subsystem in the computer. Available options:Mono (monochrome), CGA40x25,

3-12KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardAPIC FunctionThis field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced ProgrammableInterrupt Con

3-13BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesDRAM Timing ControlPress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.Current Host ClockThis item shows the

3-14KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardDetect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to SPD enablesSDRAM Frequency, SDRAM CAS# Latency, Ro

3-15BIOS SetupDisable the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed. Settings: Disabled,2-Way and 4-Way.DDR DQS Input DelayThis setting allows you to set t

3-16KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardAGP Timing ControlPress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.AGP ModeThe item sets an

viiEntering Setup... 3-3Selecting the First Boot Device ...

3-17BIOS SetupPCI Delay TransactionThe chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayedtransactions cycles so that transactions t

3-18KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPower Management FeaturesIPCA FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration a

3-19BIOS SetupAuto BIOS determines the best ode automatically.Call VGA BIOS at S3 ResumingSelecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize

3-20KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardCPU Critical TemperatureIf the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, th

3-21BIOS SetupMSI Reminds You...For “Wake-Up Key” function, the option “Specific Key” refers tothe password you specify in the “Wake-Up Password” fie

3-22KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug &Pl

3-23BIOS SetupPCI Latency TimerThis item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before anothertakes over. When set to higher values, every

3-24KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsOnBoard PCI ControllerThis is used to enable or disable the onboard PCI con

3-25BIOS SetupSerial Port 1/2These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1(COM A)/Serial Port 2 (COM B). Selecting Aut

3-26KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardOnBoard IDE ControllerThis setting controls the onboard IDE controller. Setting options: Disable

1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedThank you for purchasing KT4 Ultra (MS-6590 v1.X)ATX mainboard. The KT4 Ultra is based on VIA® Apollo KT40

3-27BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status,etc. Monitor function is available only if there

3-28KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.Spread SpectrumWhen the moth

3-29BIOS SetupMSI Reminds You...Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of thesystem; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the

3-30KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardSet Supervisor/User PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on thes

3-31BIOS SetupLoad High Performance/BIOS Setup DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOSsettings to High Perform

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-1Appendix. Using 4- or 6-ChannelAudio FunctionAppendix A: Using 4- or 6-Channel AudioFunctionThe motherboard com

A-2KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardThe mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panelfrom 2-channel to 4-/6-channel. To use the functio

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-3After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channelaudio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-ch

A-4KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardTo have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configurationin the C-Media software application.To set the Volumn

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-5CD: Regulates the CD drive audio input level.MIC: Regulates the input level of microphone.WAVE: Regulates wave

1-2KT3 Ultra2-C ATX MainboardKT4 Ultra ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™pro

A-6KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardThe Advanced-Speakers Dialog boxThere are 2 different software configurations in the “Advanced-Speakers”dialog depending the

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-7 Use 6-channel:MSI Reminds You...1. The “S/PDIF Playback” option in the “S/PDIF” dialog willbe disabled when yo

A-8KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardUsing Xear 3D:Xear 3D technology provides a different multi-channel listening methodand environment settings. Users can use

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-9Multi-Channel Audio Demo:You can use the “Multi-Channel Audio Demo” application to test theaudio setting you ar

A-10KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardAttaching SpeakersTo perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers tothe system. You should connect the

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-114-Channel Analog Audio OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Outconnector and two speake

A-12KT4 Ultra ATX MainboardDigital Audio Output (2-Channel only)For digital audio output, use the SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface)connecto

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionA-13S-Bracket1 Optical SPDIF jack2 Coaxial SPDIF jackDescription:Select the correct type of SPDIF jack to connectS

DDR 400 Qualified Memory Test ListB-1Please go to MSI website (http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=356&MOD

T-1TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingQ: Where will I find the model number of the mainboard?A: There are two places where you can find the