MSI MS-6178 User Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1
The MS-6178 Micro ATX WH5 mainboard is a high-performance computer
mainboard based on Intel
®
810 (810/810 DC100/810e) chipset. The MS-6178
is designed for the Intel
®
Pentium II/III or Celeron
TM
processor for inexpen-
sive business/personal desktop markets.
The Intel
®
810 chipset is the first generation Integrated Graphics chipset for
the Intel
®
Celeron
TM
processor. The graphics accelerator architecture
consists of dedicated multi-media engines executing in parallel to deliver
high performance 3D, 2D, and motion compensation video capabilities. An
integrated centralized memory arbiter allocates memory bandwidth to
multiple system agents to optimize system memory utilization. A new
chipset component interconnect, the hub interface, is designed into the Intel
810 chipset to provide an efficient communication channel between the
memory controller hub and I/O hub controller.
The series of Intel
®
810 chipset contains three core components: the
Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH), the I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
and the Firmware Hub (FWH). The GMCH integrates a 66/100MHz for 810
and 810 DC100 and 66/100/133 MHz for 810e, P6 family system bus control-
ler, 2D/3D graphics accelerator, 100MHz SDRAM controller and high-speed
hub interface for communication with the ICH. The ICH integrates an Ultra
ATA 33(ICHO)/66(ICH) controller, USB host controller, LPC interface
controller, FWH interface conroller, PCI interface controller, AC’97 digital
controller and a hub interface for communication.
The Intel
®
82802 Firmware Hub (FWH) component is part of the seried of
Intel
®
810 chipset. The FWH is key to enabling future security and manage-
ability infrastructure for the PC platform.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

MSI MS-6178 Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MS-6178
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mainboard Features

1.2 Mainboard Layout

Diagram showing the location of connectors and components on the mainboard.

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 CPU Installation and Configuration

Details on CPU socket, installation procedures, core speed, and overclocking.

2.2 CMOS Clearing

Procedure for clearing CMOS data using jumpers JBAT1/J26.

2.3 Memory Installation

2.4 Front Panel and Case Connectors

2.6 Hard Disk Connectors

2.7 Power Supply Connector

2.15 USB Connectors

2.18 Wake-Up on LAN Connector

2.19 Modem Wake Up Connector

2.25 BIOS Flash Jumper

2.26 Onboard Audio Jumper

2.31 STR Jumper

2.32 STR Power Jumper

2.35 USB Front Connector Jumper

CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP

3.1 Entering Setup

Methods to enter the Award BIOS setup utility.

3.3 The Main Menu

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup

Configuring basic system settings like date, time, and drives.

3.5 Advanced BIOS Features

Detailed settings for CPU, cache, boot order, and security.

3.6 Advanced Chipset Features

Adjusting chipset registers for system performance.

3.7 Integrated Peripherals

Configuring onboard peripherals like IDE, Serial, Parallel, USB, and Audio.

3.8 Power Management Setup

Settings for system power saving and energy efficiency.

3.9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup

3.10 PC Health Status

3.11 Frequency/Voltage Control

Adjusting CPU frequency and voltage settings.

3.12 Load Defaults

Loading default BIOS settings for stability or performance.

3.13 Passwords

Setting passwords for system access and BIOS setup.

CHAPTER 4 AMI® BIOS USER’S GUIDE

4.1 Enter BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the AMI BIOS setup utility.

4.2 Standard CMOS Setup

Navigating the Standard CMOS Setup menu for basic system configurations.

4.3 Advanced CMOS Setup

Configuring advanced system settings in the AMI BIOS.

4.4 Advanced Chipset Setup

Adjusting chipset settings for optimal system performance.

4.5 Power Management Setup

Configuring power saving features and modes.

4.6 PCI/Plug and Play Setup

4.7 Peripheral Setup

Configuring integrated peripherals like IDE, Serial, Parallel, USB.

4.8 Hardware Monitor Setup