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845E Max





• 845E Max (Standard Version)

• 845E Max-L (Onboard 10/100 LAN)
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Overview

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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowers the risk of updating. End-users can install and run the Live Update 5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.

Features
- Automatically Detect the BIOS/Driver/VGA/Utility Update
- Support Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64bit
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Fuzzy logic4

• The most complete overclocking utility based on Windows OS. • System information auto detect. • Optimized CPU automatically or manually. • The 4th generation new feature: adjustable AGP ration and Vcore.

Detail Specification

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

CPU

• Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478 pin package.
• Supports 1.5 ~ 2.53GHz and up.


Chipset  

Intel® 845E (593 FC-BGA) Chipset
- Support 400/533 MHz Intel®NetBurst micro-architecture bus
- Support AGP 4x slot (1.5V only)
- Support 100/133MHz FSB

Intel® ICH4 (360BGA) Chipset
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA 100
- AC'97 Controller Integrated
- Low pin count interface for SIO


FSB

- Support 100/133MHz FSB
- Support 400/533MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus


Main Memory

• Support max. of 2 double-sided DIMMs with unbuffered DDR 200/266
• The largest memory capacity possible is 2GB
• No support ECC Function.


Slots

• One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot (1.5V only)
• Six PCI 2.2v 32-bit Master PCI bus slots
• One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot


On-Board IDE

• An IDE controller on the ICH4 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes
• Can connect up to four IDE devices.


Audio

• ICH4 chip integrated (Optional)
- AC'97 codec supports 2 channel Audio (Realtek ALC202A)


Network

• ICH4 chipset Onboard Intel LAN
- ICH4 + 82562ET Integrated


On-Board Peripherals

• On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 6 ports USB 2.0 (Rear x 2 / Front x 4)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port


BIOS

• The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" function which detects the peripherals devices
  and expansion cards of the board automatically
• The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records
  your mainboard specifications


Dimension

• 30.5 cm(L) x 20.0 cm(W) ATX Form Factor

Mounting

• 6 mounting holes.

Product Accessories


MSI Reminds You...
• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.

News

Release Date Title

Awards

Best P4 Socket 478 Overclocking Board (Bronze) - Ocworkbench.com
Date: 2003-01-15
Title: Best P4 Socket 478 Overclocking Board (Bronze)
Comment: Open
Media: Ocworkbench.com
Country: Slovak Republic
King of Tow-ta - Hsin-si Space
Date: 2002-10-15
Title: King of Tow-ta
Comment: -
Media: Hsin-si Space
Country: China
Gold Award - Au-JA.org
Date: 2002-07-15
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: Au-JA.org
Country: Germany
Recommended Price - PC Weekly
Date: 2002-06-15
Title: Recommended Price
Comment: -
Media: PC Weekly
Country: Hong Kong
Editor's Choice - Hardsalon
Date: 2002-05-15
Title: Editor's Choice
Comment: Open
Media: Hardsalon
Country: China

BIOS

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description Fixed system cannot wake up from S3 sometimes.
Version 6.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-09-24
Download 6566v61.zip File Size 0.48 MB
Note
Description - System can't use smi_flash utility.
- PS/2 keyboard/mouse can't be detected during system On/Off test under Win98SE Simp-Chinese Version
 Version 6.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-05-26
Download 6566v60.zip File Size 0.48 MB
Note
Description -Modify CPU temperature detection method
-Fixed Intel Willamette & Celeron CPU with Vcore 1.75V cannot be used
 Version 5.9
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2003-09-01
Download 6566v59.exe File Size 0.51 MB
Note
Description Add "Halt On Keyboard Error" item in BIOS setup
 Version 5.8
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2003-04-25
Download 6566v58.exe File Size 0.51 MB
Note
Description Fixed WinXP installation will spend long time when USB device was installed
 Version 5.7
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-11-28
Download 6566v57.exe File Size 0.51 MB
Note
Description Add AGP APERTURE Size item in the BIOS setup.
 Version 5.6
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-10-31
Download 6566v56.exe File Size 0.51 MB
Note
Description Add beep code when update NVRAM failed
 Version 5.5
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-10-21
Download 6566v55.exe File Size 0.51 MB
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Description -Fixed P4 1.6A/1.8A shown incorrectly when load High Performance
-Fixed CPU speed incorrect after resume from STR
-Fixed "print screen" key cannot be used on DOS
-Fixed Celeron CPU external cache size shown incorrectly
-Hidden "OnBoard LAN BootROM" item when "OnBoard LAN" item is disabled.
 Version 5.4
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-08-12
Download 6566v54.exe File Size 0.51 MB
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Description Update CPU Microcode
 Version 5.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-07-04
Download 6566v53.exe File Size 0.51 MB
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Description -Fixed CONEXANT TV out card under Win2000 & WinXP will show "The ACPI BIOS in this system is not fully complaint with the ACPI Spec."
-Add "SMART for Hard Disks" item in the BIOS setup
-Fixed system cannot enter into WinME when USB2.0 device was installed
 Version 5.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-06-19
Download 6566e52.exe File Size 0.5 MB
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Description -Fixed CPU 2.53Ghz misdisplay as 2.6Ghz
-Change USB2.0 SDID/SVID : 3981 / 1462
-Fixed PC Alert can't display hardware monitor information
 Version 5.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-05-30
Download 6566e51.exe File Size 0.5 MB
Note
Description This is AMI BIOS first time release
 Version 5.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2002-04-22
Download 6566e50.exe File Size 0.5 MB
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Live Update 5

Live Update 5 is a powerful update tool with user-friendly interface, provides an automatic scan and download for your MSI products. Using this service to keep your system in the most updated environment.

Live Update 5 supports the following MSI product lines and items:
Mainboards: Drivers/BIOS/Utilities;
Graphics Cards: Drivers/BIOS

Click here to read the instruction

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win NT,Win Me,Win 95,Novell,DOS,Solaris,Linux

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Intel® USB 2.0 Drivers
Description • Add support ICH5 chipset
• Driver version:
- Win98/ME 1.1.0.2


Note: For WinXP, please use Microsoft Windows Update to download driver from Microsoft or aquire the latest service pack
Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2003-04-28
OS Win Me, Win 98 SE
Download iusb509x.exe File Size 0.08 MB
Note
Intel INF Drivers
Description • Supports Win98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server
• Driver version: 6.2.1.1001
Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2006-06-21
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download Intel_INF_MI31007.zip File Size 1.39 MB
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Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS DOS
Download intel41dos.exe File Size 0.4 MB
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Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Linux
Download intel41linux1000.exe File Size 0.15 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Novell
Download intel41novell.exe File Size 0.56 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Solaris
Download intel41Solaris.exe File Size 0.13 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Win 2000
Download intel412k.exe File Size 0.4 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Win Me, Win 98 SE
Download intel419x.exe File Size 0.54 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Win NT
Download intel41NT.exe File Size 1.84 MB
Note
Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 & 82540 PRO GB LAN Drivers
Description For Motherboard with with on-board Intel 82562 PRO 10/100 or 82540 PRO 1G LAN
• Supports OS:
- Win2K: intel412k.exe
- WinNT: intel41nt1.exe & intel41nt2.exe
- Win9x/ME: inte419x.exe
- Solaris: intel41solaris.exe
- Novell: intel41novell.exe
- DOS: intel41dos.exe
- Linux (for 82562 PRO 10/100): intel41linux100.exe
- Linux (for 82540 PRO 1G): intel41linux1000.exe
- WinXP/Vista/Win7 32/64: 15.5
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2010-08-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download intel_lan_vx7_mb.zip File Size 116.39 MB
Note
Realtek ALC Series AC97 Audio Driver
Description • Driver version for Win98/WinMe/Win2000/WinXP: 5.10.00.6230


 Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2007-05-08
OS XP 32, Win 2000
Download Realtek_AC97_MB.zip File Size 30.58 MB
Note
Realtek ALC Series AC97 Audio Driver
Description • Driver version for Win98/WinMe/Win2000/WinXP: 5.10.00.6230


 Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2007-05-08
OS XP 64
Download Realtek_AC97_MB.zip File Size 30.58 MB
Note
Intel Application Accelerator (IAA)
Description • Fixed WinXP HCT11.0 PCI Compliancy test fail issue.
• Driver version: 2.3.0
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2002-11-08
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download iata45.exe File Size 1.93 MB
Note

Utility

XP 32,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win Me,Win 95

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Fuzzy Logic 4
Description • Add version information for Live Update
• AP Version: 4.1.58.0

 Version 4.1.58.0
Type Utility Release Date 2005-10-26
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download FuzzyLogic.zip File Size 4.14 MB
Note Fuzzy Logic 4 & PC Alert III/4 can\'t be run at the same time.

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
1.0 Traditional Chinese 5.76 MB C6566ev1.0.exe 2002-07-29
1.0 Simplified Chinese 4.84 MB SC6566Ev1.0.exe 2002-07-03
1.0 French 2.67 MB F6566Ev1.0.exe 2002-07-03
1.0 English 3.31 MB E6566Ev1.0.exe 2002-05-30
1.0 Japanese 5 MB J6566Ev1.0.exe 2002-05-29

Test Report

CPU Support

CPU Support

 

Note Note: Can use FSB533 3.06GHz CPU but cannot suppot HT (Hyper Threading) function.
CPU FSB / HT BUS Ratio Result
Pentium 4 (Northwood, FSB533, L2 Cache 512KB)
Pentium 4 2.26GHz 533 17 OK
Pentium 4 2.4GHz (SL6RZ-C1) 533 18 OK
Pentium 4 2.53GHz (SL6EV-B0) 533 19 OK
Pentium 4 2.66GHz (SL6PE-D1) 533 20 OK
Pentium 4 2.8GHz (SL6PF-D1) 533 21 OK
Pentium 4 3.06GHz (SL6PG-D1) 533 23 NOTE
Pentium 4 (Northwood, FSB400, L2 Cache 512KB)
Pentium 4 2.0GHz 400 20 OK
Pentium 4 2.2GHz 400 22 OK
Pentium 4 2.4GHz 400 24 OK
Pentium 4 2.5GHz 400 25 OK
Pentium 4 2.6GHz 400 26 OK
Pentium 4 2.8GHz 400 28 OK
Pentium 4 (Willamette, FSB400, L2 Cache 256KB)
Pentium 4 1.5GHz 400 15 OK
Pentium 4 1.6GHz 400 16 OK
Pentium 4 1.7GHz 400 17 OK
Pentium 4 1.8GHz 400 18 OK
Pentium 4 1.9GHz 400 19 OK
Pentium 4 2.0GHz 400 20 OK
Celeron (Northwood, FSB400, L2 Cache 128KB)
Celeron 2.0GHz (SL6HY-C1) 400 20 OK
Celeron 2.1GHz 400 21 OK
Celeron 2.2GHz 400 22 OK
Celeron 2.3GHz 400 23 OK
Celeron 2.4GHz (SL6VU-D1) 400 24 OK
Celeron 2.5GHz (SL6ZY-D1) 400 25 OK
Celeron 2.6GHz (SL6VV-D1) 400 26 OK
Celeron 2.7GHz (SL77S-D1) 400 27 OK
Celeron 2.8GHz (SL77T-D1) 400 28 OK
Celeron (Willamette, FSB400, L2 Cache 128KB)
Celeron 1.8GHz 400 18 OK

FAQ

Release Date Title
Mon, 03 Mar 2003 Does it support Intel HT (Hyper Threading) Function?