iK7N2 Delta SeriesVersion 1.3G52-M6570XA-G22MS-6570 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
1-3Getting Started- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode- 3 audio ports in vertical- 2 IEEE1394 connectors (Optional)- 1 D-Bracket2 pinheader- 1
A-14 MS-6570 ATX MainboardUsing the Back Panel onlyIn addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the au-dio connectors on the Back
A-15Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function5. Select the Surround Settings in accordance with your speaker system.6. Click Test Tone to auto-detect if al
A-16 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard10.Click Rear Speakers and Center Speaker and Subwoofer for 6-channel speaker setup. Click Next.12. Click Finish.
A-17Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker OutputThe audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analogaudio ou
A-18 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard1 MIC2 * Line Out (Rear channels)3 Line Out (Front channels)* Line In function is converted to Line Out function when 4-Chan
A-19Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionFor MCP2Configuration in the Software Utility1. Click the audio icon at the lower-right corner of the screen.
A-20 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard3. Click Advanced.4. Check Rear Speakers connected to Line In and Center speaker andsubwoofer connected to microphone for 6-
T-1TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingQ: Where will I find the model number of the mainboard?A: There are two places where you can find the
T-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardA: We strongly recommend that you do NOT connect those described CPUfan directly to your motherboard, as it draws so much pow
T-3Troubleshooting3. Bugs are found4. Customer-specific requestWhen we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached whichlists the
1-4 MS-6570 ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutK7N2 Delta-L/LS/ILSR (MS-6570 v1.X) ATX MainboardBATT+NVIDIAnForce2MCP2MCP2-T NVIDIAnForce2SPPDDR 1DDR 2DDR 3
T-4 MS-6570 ATX MainboardQ: After flashing the bios and rebooting the system, the screen went blank.A: For AMI BIOSRename the desired AMI BIOS file to
G-1GlossaryGlossaryGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to
G-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardDynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies TypeFPM (60,70ns)EDO (50,60,70ns)SDRAM (66MHz)SDRAM (100MHz)SDRAM (133MHz)RDRAM
G-3GlossaryECC Memory (Error Correcting Code Memory)A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data andcorrecting th
G-4 MS-6570 ATX MainboardIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tapedrives to
G-5GlossaryLBA (Logical Block Addressing)Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disklarger than 528 megabyte
G-6 MS-6570 ATX MainboardPS/2 PortA type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. ThePS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug c
1-5Getting StartedMSI Special FeaturesLive BIOS™/Live Driver™The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect andupdate your BIOS/drivers online
1-6 MS-6570 ATX MainboardD-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, whichuse graphic signal display to hel
1-7Getting StartedD-Bracket 2DescriptionProcessor Initialization- This will show information regarding the processor(like brand name, system bus, etc.
1-8 MS-6570 ATX MainboardPC Alert™ 4The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utilityis just like your PC doctor that can de
1-9Getting StartedMSI Reminds You...The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboardsupports AMD Athlon XP CPU.Items shown on PC Alert 4 var
1-10 MS-6570 ATX MainboardInterVideo WinDVD 4 (Optional)The motherboard comes with InterVideo WinDVD 4 application whichsupports 5.1 channel (6-channe
1-11Getting Started4. Click OK or Apply to finish the audio setup.5. Shortcut to Setup: Right-click the InterVideo screen to bring up the WinDVD fo
1-12 MS-6570 ATX MainboardLive Monitor™The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search forthe latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site.
iiManual Rev: 1.3Release Date: March 2003FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit
1-13Getting StartedRound Cable (Optional)Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller.It has the following benifits:h Data tr
1-14 MS-6570 ATX MainboardColor ManagementMSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on themainboards, which helps you to install th
1-15Getting StartedCPU Thermal ProtectionAimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPUThermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon
2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memorymodules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup th
2-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideJBAT1, p.2-30JSP2, p.2-25DDR DIMMs, p.2-7CPU, p.2-3CFAN1, p.2-17FDD1, p.2-15JDLED1, p.2-24IDE1/2, p.2-1
2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboar
2-4 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard1. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2. Pull the lever sideways awayfrom the socket
2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler SetApply some heatsink pasteMSI Reminds You...Please apply some heat sink paste on top
2-6 MS-6570 ATX MainboardCPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOSThe hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboardis set to 133M
2-7Hardware SetupMemoryDDR DIMM Slots(DDR 1~3)Introduction to DDR SDRAMDDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,but doubles the r
iiiCopyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STARINTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of thi
2-8 MS-6570 ATX MainboardDIMM Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install eithersingle- or double-sided modules
2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-fore inserting the power supply connector, always make
2-10 MS-6570 ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouse ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini
2-11Hardware SetupKeyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connec-tor for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug
2-12 MS-6570 ATX MainboardParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.A parallel port is a standard
2-13Hardware SetupAudio Port ConnectorsLine Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is usedfor external CD player, Tape player, or oth
2-14 MS-6570 ATX MainboardSerial Port ConnectorThe mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port.The port is a 16550A high speed co
2-15Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.Floppy Disk D
2-16 MS-6570 ATX MainboardHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that
2-17Hardware SetupFan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1The CFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support systemcooling fan with +12V. It supports t
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
2-18 MS-6570 ATX MainboardHard Disk RAID Connectors: IDE3, SER1 & SER2 (Optional)The mainboard has 3 IDE RAID connectors, which are controlled byP
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
2-20 MS-6570 ATX MainboardFront Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical con-nection to the f
2-21Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to thefront panel audio and is complia
2-22 MS-6570 ATX MainboardFront USB Connector: JUSB2The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB2 that is compliantwith Intel® I/O Connectivity
2-23Hardware SetupBluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional)This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wirelessconnection.PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNA
2-24 MS-6570 ATX MainboardD-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDLED1The mainboard comes with a JDLED1 connector for you to connect toD-Bracket™ 2. D-Bracket™ 2 is
2-25Hardware SetupS-Bracket Connector: JSP2The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for Sony & PhilipsDigital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bra
2-26 MS-6570 ATX MainboardOptional S-BracketSPDIFJack (optical)Analog Line-Out JacksConnect to JSP2SPDIF Jack (coaxial)CEN/SUB RL/RR
2-27Hardware SetupIEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2 (Optional)The mainboard provides two 1394 pin headers that allow you to con-nect IEEE 13
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2-28 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard3. Connect the IEEE1394 Bracket tothe connectors. Align the foolproofdesign with the pin layout of theconnector to avoid mis
2-29Hardware SetupIrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. Youmust configure the setting through
2-30 MS-6570 ATX MainboardThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set thecomputer’s function. This section will explain how to chang
2-31Hardware SetupUser mode(default)133 MHz13Safe mode100 MHz13open100MHzShort133/166MHzMSI Reminds You...If your computer hang while overclocking, pl
2-32 MS-6570 ATX MainboardSlotsAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) SlotThe AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is aninterface specif
2-33Hardware SetupACR (Advanced Communication Riser) SlotThe ACR slot allows you to insert the ACR expansion cards. The ACRspecification supports mode
3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup programand allows you to configure the system for optimum use.Y
3-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message below appear
3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions
3-4 MS-6570 ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS Featur
viInstalling DDR Modules ... 2-8Power Supply ...
3-5BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis entry shows your PC health status.Frequency/Voltage ControlUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/volt
3-6 MS-6570 ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesDateThis allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the currentdate). The format
3-7BIOS SetupIf your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual todefine your own drive type manually.If you select Manual, rel
3-8 MS-6570 ATX MainboardAdvanced BIOS FeaturesAnti-Virus ProtectionThe item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sectorprotecti
3-9BIOS SetupHDD-1 The system will boot from the second HDD.HDD-2 The system will boot from the third HDD.HDD-3 The system will boot from the fourth H
3-10 MS-6570 ATX MainboardTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate(characters/second) a
3-11BIOS Setupmonitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an op-portunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fa
3-12 MS-6570 ATX MainboardAdvanced Chipset FeaturesMSI Reminds You...Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.Current CPU Clock
3-13BIOS SetupFSB/DRAM RatioThis setting controls the ratio of CPU FSB clock & DRAM Frequency toenable the CPU & DRAM to run at different freq
3-14 MS-6570 ATX MainboardFSB Spread SpectrumThis item is used to enable or disable the FSB clock generator’s SpreadSpecturm feature. When overclocki
viiAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot... 2-32PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...
3-15BIOS Setuprange are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allowsthe selection of an aperture size of 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB
3-16 MS-6570 ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsIDE Function SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:OnChip ID
3-17BIOS SetupPrimary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMAUltra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drivesupports it and the operating
3-18 MS-6570 ATX MainboardMC97 ModemAuto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a modemis detected, the onboard MC’97 modem contr
3-19BIOS SetupOnboard FDC ControllerSelect Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installedon the system board and you wish to use
3-20 MS-6570 ATX MainboardOnboard Parallel PortThere is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset thatprovides Standard, ECP, and EPP
3-21BIOS SetupPower Management SetupIPCA FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man-agement Interface) function.
3-22 MS-6570 ATX Mainboardwhile most other hardware components turn off to saveenergy. The information stored in memory will be usedto restore the sys
3-23BIOS SetupIRQ/Event Activity DetectPress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.PowerOn by PCI cardThis item specifies whether the syste
3-24 MS-6570 ATX MainboardIRQs Activity, IRQ3~IRQ15IRQ3~IRQ15 enable or disable the monitoring of the specified IRQ line.If set to [Enabled], the acti
1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedThank you for purchasing K7N2 Delta Series (MS-6570v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7N2 Delta Series mainboard is
3-25BIOS SetupPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)feature. PCI, or Peripheral Compon
3-26 MS-6570 ATX Mainboardsuch as Windows® 95/98. If you set this field to “manual” choose specificresources by going into each of the sub menu that f
3-27BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.Monitor function is available only if there i
3-28 MS-6570 ATX MainboardUse this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.Frequency/Voltage ControlAGP Clock ControlThis item all
3-29BIOS SetupMSI Reminds You...Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of thesystem; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the
3-30 MS-6570 ATX MainboardLoad High Performance/BIOS Setup DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOSsettings to
3-31BIOS SetupSet Supervisor/User PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to eight c
A-1Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionAppendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel AudioFunctionYou need to install the NVIDIA nForce System Drivers to functionpr
A-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardInstalling the Audio DriverInstallation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPFor Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service
A-3Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function4. Click Finish to restart the system.Click hereClick hereSelectthisoption
1-2 MS-6570 ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPUh Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP /Duronprocessors @ FSB 266/333/400h Sup
A-4 MS-6570 ATX MainboardUsing 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channelaudio feature now.
A-5Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio FunctionUsing the Optional S-BracketS-Bracket integrates the SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) andanalog LIN
A-6 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard9. Select a desired listening mode from the list.5. Select the Surround Settings in accordance with your speaker system.6. Cl
A-7Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function10a. If you are using the digital connection, please select DigitalOutput. Click Next to continue.10b. If you
A-8 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard11b-1. Select “My analog speakers use a single input and are in DolbySurround mode.” Click Next.11b-2. Do not click Rear Spe
A-9Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function13. Click the Environment tab.14. Select a desired surround sound effect from the “EnvironmentPresets” drop-dow
A-10 MS-6570 ATX MainboardConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properlyin the software utility, connect your
A-11Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker OutputWhen this mode is selected, plug the two front speakers to the LineOut co
A-12 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker OutputWhen this mode is selected, plug the two front speakers to the LineOut connector on the
A-13Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Digital Audio OutputWhen any Multi-Channel Audio Function mode is selected, you mayalso connect your speaker
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