MSI Support > MSI KT4V motherboard, (Also known as MSI MS-6712) >Main Support page,
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/KT4V---KT4V-L--v1-0-.htmlI would like you to download the motherboard manual. (User Manual)Go down to the middle, and hover your mouse cursor on the heading - Download.(Overview, Specification, Download,........)In the drop down list click on - ManualUnder the subheading Download, click on the blue -E6712v1.6.zip(Release date: 2004-07-02)On the next page click on the country nearest yours.A small window will come up on the right -Opening E6712v1.6.zipMake sure there is a green dot, in the circle to the left of Save File.If not, left-click in the circle.Now go below, and click on - OKA small window will come up on the left.In the heading of this window tells you where the file will download to.It may have Desktop, or My Documents, or Downloads, in the wording.[ If you are downloading with a computer that has Windows Vista, or Windows 7, it will be;Desktop, or Documents, or Downloads ]Desktop: The file will be on your desktop screen.[ File name is E6712v1.6.zip It will be next to a yellow folder icon, that has a zipper on it ]My Documents: Click on Start, then on My Documents.[ Windows Vista and Windows 7;
Click on the Windows logo button, then on Documents ]
Downloads: Click on Start, then on My Documents. DOUBLE-click on Downloads.[ Windows Vista and Windows 7;Click on the Windows logo button, then on Documents. DOUBLE-click on Downloads ]When you see the file name DOUBLE-click right on it.This is a Zip file. A Zip file is used to send large amounts of information, more easily.In the next window go to the upper left, and click on - Extract all files.Click on Next at the bottom of the next window. Click on Next again.Now click on Finish.Another window will come up. DOUBLE-click on the file name next to the red Adobe PDF icon - E6712v1.6There is the motherboard manual in PDF file form.If you look where you originally found the file, you will see there is now a yellow folder with E6712v1.6 next to it. (No zipper)All you have to do now is double-click on that folder, anytime you wish to view the motherboard manual. You can also copy it off to CD disk.Safekeeping, and you can delete it off of the download computer, to save harddrive space.All hardware components installed, it is time to connect the power cables to the motherboard, from the Power Supply.[ The page number box is at the top of the PDF file, to the right of the Down Arrow. The page numbers of the PDF file, Do Not match the pages of the motherboard manual. The manual uses Chapters, and pages within the chapter. Such as 1-2, and 1-3 for example. Chapter 1, page 2.Chapter 1, page 3, and so on.Use the Zoom In icon, or Zoom Out icon to increase the view size, or decrease the view size.Zoom In ( + ) increases the view.Zoom Out ( - ) decreases the view ]Go to Page 11.[ NOTE*You HAVE been following Anti-Static Precautions, right?Anti-Static Precautions:Your body carries Static electricity. Static WILL fry out (Short Circuit)the delicate hardware components inside a computer.Relieve your body of Static BEFORE:A) Reaching inside your Unplugged from power computer, to work on it.B) Before removing any hardware components from their anti-static bags, or cartons.Computer on a table, computer unplugged from power, computer case open.TOUCH the metal frame (Unpainted) of the open computer case.This action will relieve your body of Static.IF you leave your computer in the middle of working on it, be SURE to Touch the metal frame again upon your return ]Page 11 shows the motherboard layout. No hardware components are attached, no cables are attached.The Processor socket has Socket 462 on it, at the top/middle.(Socket 462 is also known as Socket A. It is strictly an AMD processor socket )Power Cables:A) 20-pin ATX main power cable:To the immediate left of the processor socket is the 20-pin ATX main power cable connector. Two rows of 10 socket holes, in a whitish opaque rectangular connector on the motherboard.This is an example of a 20-pin ATX main power cable, and it's respective connector on the motherboard,
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atxmain20Note in the middle photo, and photo to the right, the Lock on the side of the power cable connector.This Lock works like a see-saw on a playground. The top is squeezed in, and this brings the hooked end away from the motherboard connector's tab.When the power cable is fully connected to the motherboard, the Lock's hooked end will be locked over the tab, on the motherboard connector.B) 4-pin ATX +12 Volt power cable:
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atx12v4Your motherboard doesn't use it. The AMD processors it will support do not require more power to the motherboard. If your Power Supply has one of these, wrap it up out of the way.That's it for power cables, and the motherboard.Power cables and internal Peripherals:The harddrive is IDE (PATA)Uses a 4-pin standard Peripheral power cable,
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#peripheralIf you have a Floppy Drive it uses a 4-pin small Peripheral power cable,
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#floppyThe same power cable is also used for a Card Reader.IDE 1 connector on the motherboard is used for the Harddrive.IDE 2 is used for an optical drive. (CD/DVD drive)(Page 37 )The connector on the harddrive's flat ribbon cable, has a Locating Lug on it's connector. A small rectangular 'bump'.This lines up with the cutout in the motherboard connector. (IDE 1)Should be the same for the optical drive's flat ribbon cable, and it's respective connector on the motherboard. (IDE 2)IF there is no cutout, or bump on the flat ribbon cable connector;The flat ribbon cable has a faint red strip on one side.This red strip is on the same side as number 1 wire.On the motherboard, number 1 pin is closest to the white long PCI slots.The red stripe of the flat ribbon cable, goes towards the long white PCI slots. (Both for IDE 1 and IDE 2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_ATA#IDE_and_ATA-1Scroll down to the illustration under the bold subheading -Parallel ATA InterfaceFor the harddrive, and optical drive;The red stripe goes towards the power cable connector, on the harddrive, or optical drive.Pin 1 is closest to the power cable connector side.CFAN1 is for the Processor fan. (Page 38)SFAN1 is for a computer case fan. (3 wire connector for fan cable)[ 3 pin connectors on motherboard. Two pins ( +12V, and GND ) are for power to the fan. The Sensor pin, is so BIOS can determine if the fan needs to speed up, or slow down.Applies to both the Processor { CPU} and computer case fan ]The plastic front of your computer is the Front Panel.The small area of contact pins on the motherboard, that the wires (Cables) from the Front panel go to, is the Front Panel header.For this motherboard there are two headers.JFP1 and JFP2.(Page 39)Looking at the motherboard installed in the computer case; Processor to the Top, Ram Memory slots to the Right; the front panel headers are located at the Bottom/Right corner.They are situated horizontally, with two rows of pins.The one to the OUTSIDE edge of the motherboard is JFP2.To the immediate left of JFP2 is JFP1.JFP1:Two rows of pins.4 across the top, then a space. (No pin)5 across the bottom.The Top row of pins is numbered EVEN.The Bottom row of pins is numbered ODD.Starting on the Left side towards the white PCI slots, and on Top, and going to the Right;Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8. There is No Pin 10.Starting on the Left side towards the white PCI slots, and on Bottom, and going to the Right:Pins 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.A) Pins 2 and 4 are for the Power On LED light.Pin 2 is for the Positive ( + ) wire.If the Power On LED lights is dim with the computer on, switch the wires around.B) Pins 6 and 8 are for the Power On switch.C) Pins 1 and 3 are for the HarDDrive activity LED light.(HDD)Pin 1 is for the Positive wire.If the HDD activity LED light is dim when the harddrive is active, switch the wires around.D) Pins 5 and 7 are for a Reset switch, IF a Reset switch is used.E) Pin 9 is reserved for the factory, and is NOT used.JFP2:IF the Power On LED light is dual color, (Two colors) it connects here.The Top row is numbered EVEN.The Bottom row is numbered ODD.4 contact pins on the Top row; 3 contact pins on the Bottom row.Starting on Top, and on the left side, (Towards the JFP1 header),Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8.Starting on Bottom, towards the JFP1 connector, and going towards the Right;Pins 1, 3, and 5. There is No Pin 7. Just a blank spot.A) Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8 are for the internal speaker. The speaker so you can hear BIOS Beep Codes.B) Pins 1, 3, and 5 are for a dual color Power On LED light.How to know what wires are what, coming from the Front Panel?Ease the Front panel loose, and follow the wires.You will see where the Power On wires connect to the Power On switch.(The Power On switch is located inside the Power On button assembly.This is a basic example of an ATX power on switch,
http://www.directron.com/atxswitch.html )May be marked on the connector, for the wires that go to the Front Panel header, (JFP1) as PWR, or SW. The connector on the Harddrive activity LED wires, may be marked HDD, or HDD LED.Regards,joecoolvette
