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MSI MS-6378 ATX User Manual

MSI MS-6378 ATX
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MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6378 ATX Mainboard
Version 2.0
G52-MA00432
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MSI MS-6378 ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeSocket A
ChipsetVIA KT133
Maximum Memory1.5 GB
Memory TypePC100/PC133 SDRAM
ModelMS-6378
Supported CPUsAMD Athlon, Duron processors
Memory Slots3 DIMM slots
AGP Slot1
Onboard LANOptional
USB Ports2

Summary

Safety Instructions

Chapter 1: Introduction

Mainboard Specification Details

Lists the technical specifications of the MS-6378 mainboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and slots.

MSI Mainboard Layout Overview

Diagram showing the physical layout of connectors and components on the MS-6378 mainboard.

Quick Components Reference Guide

A table mapping components to their functions and corresponding page references.

Key Features of the Mainboard

Highlights the primary functionalities and technological aspects of the MS-6378 mainboard.

MSI Specific Features and Utilities

Details proprietary MSI features like PC Alert III and other special capabilities.

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

CPU Installation and Thermal Management

Guide for installing the CPU and managing thermal requirements for optimal processor operation.

Memory Module Installation and Combination

Information on SDRAM types, DIMM sockets, and valid memory module combinations.

ATX Power Supply Connection

Details on connecting the ATX 20-pin power supply connector to the mainboard.

Back Panel Ports Overview

Description of external ports on the back panel, including USB, PS/2, VGA, COM, and audio.

IDE Hard Disk Connectors

Configuration and connection details for IDE1 (Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary) hard disk drives.

Jumpers Configuration and Function

Explanation of jumper settings for CMOS clearing, audio codec, and USB keyboard wake-up.

Expansion Slot Types and Usage

Information on PCI, CNR, and optional ISA slots for adding expansion cards.

Chapter 3: AWARD BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup and use control keys for navigation.

BIOS Setup Main Menu and Help

Overview of the BIOS main menu structure and accessing context-sensitive help.

Standard CMOS Features Configuration

Settings for date, time, IDE devices, and floppy drive configurations.

Advanced BIOS Features Settings

Configuration options for boot order, virus protection, cache, and system security.

Advanced Chipset Feature Tuning

Options to optimize chipset performance, DRAM timings, and AGP settings.

Integrated Peripherals Management

Settings for onboard IDE, serial, parallel, USB, audio, and LAN controllers.

Power Management and ACPI Settings

Configuration of system power saving modes, ACPI features, and wake-up events.

PnP/PCI Resource Configuration

Managing Plug and Play and PCI device resource assignments like IRQ and DMA.

PC Health Status Monitoring

View current system hardware status, including temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Frequency and Voltage Control

Adjust CPU host bus and PCI clock frequencies, and related voltage settings.

Loading BIOS Default Settings

Restoring BIOS to Fail-Safe or Optimized default values for stability or performance.

Setting BIOS Passwords

Configuring Supervisor and User passwords for BIOS access and system boot protection.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Procedures for saving configuration changes or exiting without saving.

Chapter 4: Installing Drivers

Driver Installation System Requirements

Basic system requirements for installing VIA and Realtek drivers on DOS, Windows, and OS/2.

VIA Chipset Driver Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing VIA chipset drivers on Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, and NT4.0.

VIA VGA Driver Installation

Instructions for installing the VIA KLE133 VGA drivers for Windows operating systems.

VIA AC97 Sound Driver Installation

Procedure for installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound drivers on Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, and NT4.0.

Realtek LAN Driver Installation

Guide for installing the Realtek 8100 Fast Ethernet controller driver for Windows 98 and other OS.

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