MSI MS-6555 User Manual

Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6555 v1.X Micro ATX mainboard. The
MS-6555 is based on Intel
®
Brookdale-G & ICH4 chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processors in the
478 pin package, the MS-6555 delivers a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
MSI Special Features 1-6

MSI MS-6555 Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MS-6555
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started Guide

Mainboard Specification Details

Details the technical specifications of the MS-6555 motherboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and slots.

Mainboard Layout Illustration

Illustrates the physical layout of the MS-6555 motherboard components and connectors.

Quick Components Reference

Provides a quick reference table mapping motherboard components to their functions and page numbers.

MSI Special Software Features

Highlights proprietary MSI software utilities like PC Alert III for system monitoring.

Hardware Setup Procedures

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installation

Guides the installation process for the Intel Pentium 4 processor into the motherboard socket.

Memory Module Installation

Explains how to install DDR SDRAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots.

Power Supply Connectors

Details the ATX 20-pin and 12V power connectors for system power supply.

Back Panel Connectors

Describes the various external connectors available on the motherboard's back panel.

Internal Connectors: Drives and System Control

Details internal connectors for drives, system control, and basic peripherals.

Internal Connectors: Front Panel Interface

Details internal connectors for front panel audio, USB, and case switches/LEDs.

Jumpers Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers like Clear CMOS.

Expansion Slots Description

Describes the AGP, PCI, and CNR expansion slots on the motherboard.

AWARD® BIOS Setup Guide

Entering Setup and Control Keys

Guides on how to enter BIOS setup and lists the essential control keys for navigation.

BIOS Navigation and Help

Explains how to navigate BIOS menus, use sub-menus, and access general help.

Main Menu Options Overview

Details the main menu items and exit choices available in the BIOS setup utility.

Standard CMOS Features Configuration

Covers basic system configurations like date, time, and IDE drive settings.

Advanced BIOS Features Settings

Explains settings for security, boot order, cache, and other advanced BIOS options.

Advanced Chipset Features

Details chipset settings for DRAM timing, AGP aperture, and video memory allocation.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Configures onboard devices like IDE, USB, audio, modem, LAN, and serial/parallel ports.

Power Management Setup

Explains ACPI functions, suspend modes, and power button behavior for energy saving.

PNP/PCI Configurations

Covers Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI bus configurations, including resource management.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitors system hardware status including temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Frequency/Voltage Control Options

Allows adjustment of CPU and system clock frequencies and voltages for performance tuning.

Load BIOS Defaults

Explains how to load Fail-Safe or Optimized default BIOS settings.

Set BIOS Passwords

Guides on setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access protection.