Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 1. Getting Started

Getting Started

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Thank you for purchasing the MS-6367 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MS-6367 mainboard is a superior computer mainboard based on nVIDIA Crush 11 & MCP-D chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD Duron/Athlon processors in the 462 pin package, the MS-6367 mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
TOPICS Mainboard Specification Mainboard Layout Quick Components Guide

Chapter 1

Mainboard Specification
CPU Supports Socket A for AMD Duron/Athlon processor Supports 650MHz, 700MHz, up to 1.5GHz or higher Chipset nVIDIA Crush 11 chipset - AGP 4x (1.5V only) - Supports 200/266 MHz FSB - 64-bit / 128-bit DDR memory controller - Integrated GeForce2 MX-class advanced Graphics Processing Unit - LDT interface to MCP (800MB/sec max) - Multiplex DVI / TV Interface with AGP Slot nVIDIA nFORCE MCP-D (Media Communications Processor) - Dual ATA/100 controller - USB OHCI 1.0a up to 6 ports - IEEE 802.3 compatible MAC (MII) - Integrated Audio Processor Unit - AC 97 2.1 Compliant Interface - Dolby Digital S/PDIF output function Main Memory Supports 2 DDR DIMM Supports a maximum memory size of 1GB Supports either 64- or 128-bit system memory Slots One AGP 2.0 4x 1.5V slot Three 32-bit Master PCI 2.2 Slots Supports 3.3/5V PCI bus Interface On-BoardIDE An IDE controller on the MCP/MCP-D chipset provides IDE HDD/CDROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 100 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices
Audio Chip integrated (6 channels audio) APU integrated in MCP-D (Audio Processing Unit) - Supports up to 256 hardware-processed voices or 64 hardware voices in 3D - Supports multi-speaker 3D audio (2/4 channel) - S/PDIF interface (MCP-D) Video 256-bit 3D and 2D graphics accelerator 2nd generation T & L engine, nVIDIA Shading Rasterizer-NSR Multiplex DVI/TV interface with the AGP slot PC2001 compliant SMA and operates with either 64-bit or 128-bit system memory installed Network (Optional) Chip Integrated - 10/100 BaseT Ethernet/Fast Ethernet On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes. - 1 serial port (COMA) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 6 USB ports (2 rear connectors and 2 USB front pin headers- 4 ports) - 1 IrDA connector - 1 Audio/Game Port - 1 VGA Port BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension M-ATX Form Factor: 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Mounting 6 mounting holes Others LAN Wake Up function Modem (Internal/External) Ring Wake Up function PC99 Color Connector

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard

SOCKET 462

CPUFAN1
Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A VGA port

ATX Power Supply

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports

nVIDIA CRUSH 11

Top : Game port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic

AUX1 CD1

JBAT1 SW2

AGP Slot

DIMM 2

DIMM 3

JSPDIF1

BATT +

PCI Slot 1
nVIDIA nFORCE MCP-D Winbond W83627HF-AW JGS1 J9

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

SYSFAN1

MS-6367 Micro ATX Mainboard Note: One unique MAC Address label is attached on PCI Slot 3 of the motherboard that supports LAN. The label looks like the picture below but its number varies depending on the board you purchased.

MAC Address Label

Quick Components Guide
Component SW2 JWR1 JKBMS1 JKBMS1 USB Connectors COM A VGA Connector LPT1 Game/Audio Connectors RJ-45 LAN Jack FDD1 IDE1~ IDE2 JFP1 CD1 AUX1 JGS1 JCASE1 J9 & J10 CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 JSPDIF1 JAUDIO1 JBAT1 AGP Slot PCI Slots
Function CPU FSB Selection jumper ATX 20-pin Power Connector Mouse Connector Keyboard Connector Connecting to USB devices Connecting to Serial port Connecting to VGA port Parallel port connector Connecting to Game/Audio devices Connecting to LAN devices Floppy disk drive connector Hard disk connectors Case connectors CD-in connector Aux line-in connector Power Saving Switch Connector Chassis intrusion switch Front USB connectors Fan power connectors SPDIF Connector Front panel audio connector Clear CMOS jumper Connecting to expansion cards Connecting to expansion cards

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
TOPICS Central Processing Unit: CPU Memory Power Supply Back Panel Connectors Jumpers Slots

Chapter 2

Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD Athlon and Duron processors. It uses a CPU socket called Socket A for easy CPU installation. Make sure the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
CPU Installation Procedures
1. Pull the lever sideways away

Open Lever

from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

Sliding Plate

2. Look for the cut edge. The
cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation.

Cut edge

3. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your finger pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly & completely embedded into the socket.

Press down the CPU

Close Lever
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to WARNING! protect the CPU from overheating.

WARNING!

Thermal Issue for CPU
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements. AMD Athlon/Duron processor with a speed of 600MHz and above requires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper cooling, you can visit AMDs website for reference.

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed = = = = = 100MHz 7 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 7 700MHz
CPU FSB Selection Jumper: SW2
To use a 133MHz CPU, you need to set the SW2 jumper to short 1-2 pin. To use a 100MHz CPU, set the SW2 jumper to short 2-3 pin.

FSB = 133MHz

FSB = 100MHz
Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

Memory

Depending on the model you have purchased, the mainboard provides 2 sockets for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports a maximum memory size of 1GB (2 DIMM slots). You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~2).
DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2)
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transfering data twice per cycle. It transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock. Conventional SDRAM only uses the rising edge of the clock to transfer data. Therefore, conventional SDRAM is called SDR (Single Data Rate) SDRAM. DDR SDRAM uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. DDR SDRAM is also known as SDRAM-II, DDR DRAM and DSDRAM (Double-Speed DRAM). Two types of DDR are available at the time of writing: PC1600 & PC2100. PC1600 DDR SDRAM running at 100MHz will produce about 1.6GB/s memory bandwidth. PC2100 running at 133MHz will produce 2.1GB/s memory bandwidth. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and servers.

DIMM Modules Combination

At least one DIMM module should be installed on the motherboard. You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
Slot Momory Module Slot 1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, (Bank 0 & 1) 512MB Slot 2 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, (Bank 2 & 3) 512MB Maximum System Memory Supported Total Memory 64MB~512MB 64MB~512MB 64MB~1GB
Warning: We dont recommend to install DOUBLE-SIDED DDR266 module on DDR 3 slot because it will cause all memory modules to slower down and run at 200MHz.

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. TIP: You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 20-Pin Power Supply

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

ATX Power Connector

PIN 9 10
SIGNAL 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND 5V GND PW_OK 5V_SB 12V

PIN 20

SIGNAL 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON GND GND GND -5V 5V 5V

Back Panel

The Back Panel provides the following connectors:
LAN (optional) Parallel Midi/Joystick

Keyboard USB

L-out L-in MIC

Mouse Connector: JKBMS1

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL Mouse DATA NC GND VCC Mouse Clock NC DESCRIPTION Mouse DATA No connection Ground +5V Mouse clock No connection
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 keyboard directly into this connector.
PIN SIGNAL Keyboard DATA NC GND VCC Keyboard Clock NC DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA No connection Ground +5V Keyboard clock No connection
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

USB Connectors

The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.

USB Port Description

PIN 7 8
SIGNAL VCC -Data 0 +Data0 GND VCC -Data 1 +Data 1 GND

DESCRIPTION +5V Negative Data Channel 0 Positive Data Channel 0 Ground +5V Negative Data Channel 1 Positive Data Channel 1 Ground

USB Ports

Serial Port Connector: COM A
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM A. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
SIGNAL DCD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI
DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate
9-Pin Male DIN Connectors

VGA Connector

The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.
VGA Connector (DB 15-pin)

Pin 15

Signal Description RED GREEN BLUE N/C GND GND GND GND +5V GND N/C SDA Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync SCL
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
PIN SIGNAL STROBE DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 ACK# BUSY PE SELECT AUTO FEED# ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND DESCRIPTION Strobe Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 Acknowledge Busy Paper End Select Automatic Feed Error Initialize Printer Select In Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground
RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional)
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
PIN SIGNAL TDP TDN RDP NC NC RDN NC NC DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair Transmit Differential Pair Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used

RJ-45 LAN Jack

Joystick/Midi Connectors
You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.

Audio Port Connectors

Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones. 1/8 Stereo Audio Connectors

Line Out Line In MIC

Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
The mainboard uses an IDE controller on the nVIDIA MCP-D chipset that provides PIO mode 0-4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 modes. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM or 120MB Floppy to IDE1 and IDE2. IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) - The first hard disk drive should always be connected to IDE1. You can connect a Master and a Slave drive to IDE1. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) - You can connect a Master and a Slave drive to IDE2.

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

IDE2 IDE1

If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

Case Connector: JFP1

The case connector block JFP1 allows you to connect to the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Keylock, Speaker, Power LED, and HDD LED on the case.
Reset Switch Speaker Buzzer (short pin) +
Power Switch Power LED HDD LED

Keylock

Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Reset Switch Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/ OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD is working. You can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin. Power LED The Power LED is lit while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from the system case to this pin. Speaker Speaker from the system case is connected to this pin. If on-board Buzzer is available, then:
Short pin 14-15: Open pin 14-15:
On-board Buzzer Enabled. On-board Buzzer Disabled
HDDLED HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power off while the HDD is working. You can connect the HDD LED from the system case to this pin. Keylock Keylock allows you to disable the keyboard for security purpose. You can connect the keylock to this pin.
CD-In/Aux Line-In Connectors: CD1/AUX1
AUX1 is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. CD1 is for CD-ROM audio connector.

R GND L

Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1
Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake up the system.
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1
This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

JCASE1

Front USB Connectors: J9 & J10
The mainboard provides two USB (Universal Serial Bus) pin headers, that allow you to connect optional USB ports for front panel. These connectors are compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

J9/10 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL USBPWR USBPWR USBP0USBP1USBP0+ USBP1+ GND GND NC USBOC
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1
The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

SENSOR +12V GND

Note: 1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPU Fan supports the fan control.

SPDIF Connector: JSPDIF1

The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

JSPDIF1 Pin Definition

PIN 3 SIGNAL VCC SPDIF GND

Connected to JSPDIF1

SPDIF Bracket
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1
The front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

JAUDIO1

PIN SIGNAL AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON KEY AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_RET_L DESCRIPTION Front panel microphone input signal Ground used by analog audio circuits Microphone power Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits Right channel audio signal to front panel Right channel audio signal return from front panel Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier No pin Left channel audio signal to front panel Left channel audio signal return from front panel
Note: If you dont want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.

Jumpers

The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computers function. This section will explain how to change your motherboards function through the use of jumpers.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:

Clear Data

Keep Data
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
slots. The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit Master PCI

AGP Slot PCI Slots

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP 1.5V graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps). The AGP slot only supports 4x 1.5V AGP card. Use of 3.3V AGP card may cause damages to the mainboard.

WARNING

PCI Slots
The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The AGP/PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INTA#INTE# pins as follows:
Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 AGP INT E# INT A# PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B#
PCI Slot 1~3: Bus Master.