MSI 845 Ultra C Manual

i Version 1.0
G52-MA00498 MS-6566 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard MSI845 Ultra-C 

ii Manual  Rev: 1.0
Release Date: Dec.  2001FCC-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...

iii Edition
Dec.  2001
Copyright Notice
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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
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iv Safety Instructions
1.Read the safety instructions carefully.
2.Save this User’s Guide for possible use later.
3.Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4.Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up.
5.The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating.  Note: Do not cover the openings.
6.Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the...

v CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specification..............................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout........................................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide............................................................................1-5
MSI Special...

vi Audio Port Connectors......................................................................2-10
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1............................................................2-11
Connectors...................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1...............................................2-12
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1.................................................2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 &...

vii The Main Menu.............................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features............................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features......................................................................3-12
Power Management...

Getting Started
1-1
Chapter 1. Getting Started
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
MSI Special Features 1-6
1Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6566 v1.X ATX mainboard. The MS-
6566 v1.X is based on Intel® 845D & ICH2 chipsets for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package,
the MS-6566 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform
solution. 

Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
Support Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478 pin package
Support 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz , 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.
2GHz and up* (* not tested yet)
Chipset
Intel
® 845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)
-  AGP 4x slot (1.5V only)
- Support 100MHz FSB
- Support 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus
Intel
® ICH2 chipset (360 EBGA)
-  AC’97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA 100
- Low pin count interface for SIO
Main Memory
Support two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots...

Getting Started
1-3
On-Board  Peripherals
On-board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COM 1 + COM 2)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB ports (Rear x 2/ Front x 2)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port
Audio
ICH2 chip integrated
AC’97 codec supports 2 channel Audio
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” function which detects the
peripherals devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
The...