MSI MS-6156VA
Logs
chipChipset
cpuSocket
Slot 1 (Slot-242)
speedFSB speeds
66MHz100MHz133MHz
moboForm factor
MicroATX (max 244 x 244 mm)
dimDimensions
Empty
chipCache
None/Integrated in the CPU
ramMax RAM size
512MB
ramRAM type
SDR UDIMM
pwrPSU connector
ATX 1.x (20-pin ATX)
maxcpuMulti CPU support
no
connI/O ports
1x 
Floppy interface
1x 
Gameport
2x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
2x 
Serial
2x 
USB 1.x
cardExpansion slots
1x 
16-bit ISA
1x 
3.3V AGP
3x 
32-bit PCI
wrench Known issues
  • Faulty or Leaking Electrolytic Capacitors

Some motherboards may contain faulty or leaking electrolytic capacitors, which can negatively impact system performance or stability. These capacitors may exhibit issues such as bulging, leaking, or even exploding, potentially damaging other components on the motherboard. Users should inspect their capacitors regularly and replace any that are faulty or leaking to avoid damage or system instability.

notes Notes

Even though the board is marked BX7 this is still a VIA chipset board. It is once again proof the VIA 5xx/69x chipsets were a true drop-in replacement for the 440BX/440ZX chipsets.

Last updated 2022-08-22T11:16:25Z
Board info score is 9.5/10
bios 5 BIOS files available

vendor Award - 5 entries

POST string
Note
Core Ver.
BIOS Ver.
Logs
POST string
01/01/2000-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00
Note
PCB 2.x only
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
10/20/1998-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00
Note
PCB 2.x only
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
10/20/1998-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00
Note
PCB 2.x only
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
10/20/1998-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00
Note
PCB 2.x only
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
10/20/1998-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00
Note
PCB 1.x only
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Logs
drv 3 drivers available
Name
Version
OS support
Size
Filename
Name
Version
4.06.1154
OS support
Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0
Size
20.9MB
Filename
Name
Version
5.12.01.4107
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x
Size
2.8MB
Filename
Name
Version
4.43V
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP
Size
1.1MB
Filename
doc 1 board document available
Release date
File
Logs
Release date
File
Logs
Chip
Release date
File
Logs
Chip
Release date
File
Logs
Chip
Release date
File
Logs
Chip
Release date
1999-06-17
File
Logs
Family
Release date
File
Logs
Family
Release date
1998-01
File
Logs
Socket
Release date
File
Logs
Socket
Release date
1999-02
File
Logs
Socket
Release date
1997-05
File
Logs
image1 Image 1 of 4 (evasive)
image2 Image 2 of 4 (Clous)
image3 Image 3 of 4 (Retronn aka Enigma)
image4 Image 4 of 4 (Clous)

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