MSI Kt4avl Manual

							iKT4AVG52-M6712XJ MS-6712 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard 
						

							iiMicro-Star International
MS-6712This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operationFCC-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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA  NOTICE  D’INSTALLATION  AVANT  DE RACCORDER  AU RESEAU. 
						

							iii 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
without notice.
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Revision History
RevisionRevision  HistoryDate
V1.5Update CPU spec. forMay 2004
KT4AV Series 
						

							iv 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 the power cord such a way that people can not step on it.  Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8.Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10.Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
11.If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
lThe power cord or plug is damaged.
lLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
lThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
lThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
lThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
lThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 
C (1400
F), IT
MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Safety InstructionsCAUTION:  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.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 website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: [email protected] 
						

							v CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................ii
Copyright Notice......................................................................................iii
Revision History......................................................................................iii
Technical Support....................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions..................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications.................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout...........................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features........................................................................1-5
Live Monitor™..........................................................................1-5
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)............................................................1-6
MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional)................................................1-8
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™.......................................................1-10
CPU Thermal Protection...........................................................1-11
S-Bracket (Optional).................................................................1-11
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup...................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide.................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU...........................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure.......................................2-3
Thermal Issue for CPU...............................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set..................2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS...........................2-6
Memory...........................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination......................................................2-8
Installing DDR Modules............................................................2-8
Power Supply...................................................................................2-9 
						

							vi ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1..........................................2-9
Back Panel.....................................................................................2-10
Mouse Connector....................................................................2-10
Keyboard Connector...............................................................2-11
USB Connectors......................................................................2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors............................................................2-13
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B................................2-14
RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional).......................................................2-14
Connectors....................................................................................2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................2-15
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2.........................................2-16
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1....................................2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2.......................................2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................2-19
Front USB Connector: JUSB1...................................................2-20
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1..............................................2-21
S-Bracket Connector: JSP3.......................................................2-22
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1..........................................2-24
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1................................2-24
CD-In Connector: JCD1............................................................2-25
Jumpers.........................................................................................2-26
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................2-26
Slots..............................................................................................2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot.......................................2-27
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots........................2-27
CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot................................2-27
PCI Interrupt Request Routing.................................................2-28
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup..........................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.................................................................................3-2 
						

							vii Selecting the First Boot Device...................................................3-2
Control Keys.............................................................................3-3
Getting Help..............................................................................3-3
The Main Menu...............................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features.................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features...........................................................3-13
Power Management Features..........................................................3-18
PNP/PCI Configurations.................................................................3-22
Integrated Peripherals....................................................................3-24
PC Health Status............................................................................3-27
Frequency/Voltage Control.............................................................3-28
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................3-30
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults..................................3-31
Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function.................................A-1
Installing the Audio Driver.............................................................A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function............................................A-4
Testing the Connected Speakers....................................................A-14
Playing KaraOK............................................................................A-16
Troubleshooting....................................................................................T-1
Glossary..............................................................................................G-1 
						

							1-1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6712 v1.X ATX
mainboard.  The MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard is based on
VIA
® Apollo KT400A North Bridge & VT8235 South Bridge
chipset for optimal system efficiency.  Designed to fit the ad-
vanced AMD
® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors,
the MS-6712 delivers a high performance and professional desk-
top platform solution.
Getting Started 
						

							1-2 MS-6712 ATX MainboardMainboard Specifications
CPU
† Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD®
 Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™
processors
† Supports from 1100MHz up to 2800+ 
or higher speed
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit our Web site at http://www.
msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
† VIA®
 KT400A  North Bridge
- Supports 200/266/333MHz front side bus
- Supports DDR200/266/333/400*
- Supports AGP 4X and AGP 8X
† VIA®
 VT8235  South Bridge
- Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management
- Integrated USB 2.0 controller
Main Memory
† Supports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
† Supports up to 3GB PC1600/2100/2700/3200* DDR SDRAMs
† Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM
* Please refer to Glossary: Recommended DDR400 Modules for details.
Slots
† One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1.5V 8x/4x slot
† Six 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
† One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
On-Board IDE
† An IDE controller on the VT8235 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes
† Can connect up to four IDE devices
On-Board Peripherals
† On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 
						

							1-3 Getting Started2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- Vertical audio ports
- 1 SPDIF output (2 x 6 pin) with housing (Optional)
- 6 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 2)
Audio
† RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio
LAN
† VIA VT6103 LAN controller
BIOS
† The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
† The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
† ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L)  x  21 cm (W)
Mounting
† 6 mounting holes
Others
† Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4)
† PC2001 compliant
† Support WOL/WOR