This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7036
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered
trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
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XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology
Group.
PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association.
Revision History
RevisionRevision HistoryDate
V1.0First release for PCB 1.XJune 2004
V1.1Add marketing nameSeptember 2004
with Intel 915P/915G/915GV/
910GL & ICH6
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
Safety Instructions
1.Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3.Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7.Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8.Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
h The power cord or plug is damaged.
h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
h The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged.
h The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may damage the equipment.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Set Supervisor/User Password......................................................................3-29
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing 915PM2 / 915GM2 Series (MS7036 v1.X) M-A TX mainboard. The 915PM2 / 915GM2 Series is based
on Intel® 915P/915G/915GV/910GL and Intel® ICH6 chipsets for
optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced IntelPentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processor, the 915PM2 / 915GM2
Series delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
®
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron DTM (LGA775) processors in LGA775 package
h Supports 533MHz, 800MHz FSB (910GL supports 533MHz only)
h Supports 2004 Performance FMB CPU VR Design
h Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
h Intel® 915G/915P/915GV/910GL Chipset
- Supports 533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus
- Supports PCI Express x16 interface (not available for 915GV)
- Supports DDR 333/400 memory interface
- Integrated Intel GMA 900 graphic controller (not available for 915P)
h Intel® ICH6 chipset
- High Definition Audio interface
- 4 Serial ATA Host Controllers
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- Supports SMBus 2.0
Main Memory
h Supports two 64-bit wide DDR data channels
h Available bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s (DDR 400) for single-channel mode and
6.4 GB/s (DDR 400) for dual-channel mode
h Supports 256MB or 512MB DDR technologies
h Supports only x8, x16 DDR devices with 2-bank
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
h One PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
h Three 32-bit v2.2 Master PCI bus slots (supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
On-Board IDE
h One IDE controller on the ICH6 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus
Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes
h Supports 4 Serial ATA ports
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On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports, Com1 on Rear IO, Com2 via pin header(IO bracket is optional)
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s for 8100S only)
- Compliance with PCI 2.2
- Supports ACPI Power Management
Audio
h High Definition link controller integrated in ICH6
h 5.1 channels S/W audio codec Realtek ALC655 codec
1394 (optional)
h Supports up to 3 * 1394 ports, one 6-pin 1394 connector on rear I/O, the other is
supported by onboard pinheader. Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
h Controlled by Ti TSB43AB23 chipset
BIOS
h 4Mb FWH
h Provides DMI2.0, WfM2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion, and SMBus for system
management
Mounting and Dimension
h M-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (W) x 24.5 cm (L)
h 6 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
T: mouse
B: keyboard
Line-In
T:
M:
Line-Out
B:Mic
LAN_En
(Optional)
Codec
CD_IN1 AUX_IN1
JPW1
915G/915P/
915GV/910GL
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PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
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F_USB2
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F_USB1
PCI Slot 3
F_AUDIO1
JAUD1
(Optional)(Optional)
J1394_2 F1_1394
(Optional)
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,
and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the
mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
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Quick Components Guide
JPW1, p.2-9
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
CPU, p.2-3
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2,
p.2-14
JLPC1, p.2-19
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
COM2, p.2-21
IRDA1, p.2-21
PWR_FAN1, p.2-14
ATX1, p.2-9
FDD1, p.2-14
LAN_En (optional),
p.2-23
PCI Express x16,
p.2-24
PCI Slots 1~3,
p.2-24
CD_IN1,
p.2-18AUX_IN1,
p.2-20
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F_AUDIO1,
p.2-18
JAUD1
(optional),
p.2-18
F1_1394
(optional),
p.2-20
J1394_2
(optional),
p.2-20
F_JUSB1,
F_JUSB2,
p.2-19
CLR_CMOS1,
p.2-22
IDE1, p.2-15
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN2, p.2-14
FRISW1, p.2-20
F_PANEL1, p.2-17
JFP1(optional),
WOM1, p.2-21
BIOS_WP1, p.2-23
SATA1~SATA4,
p.2-16
p.2-17
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott/Tejas processor. The
mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU,
make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the
CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the
computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
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.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
Y ellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone heat transfer compound on
it for better heat dispersion.
Y ellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
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CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at-
tached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile,
do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing
the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation
will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.
3. The pins of socket reveal.
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
4. Open the load lever.
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5. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.
6. After confirming the CPU direction
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grap on the edge of the
CPU base. Note that the alignment
keys are matched.
alignment
key
8. Cover the load plate onto the
package.
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9. Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
11. Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the
hooks.
locking
switch
10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.
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MSI Reminds You...
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.
2.Check the information in PC Health Status or H/W Monitor in BIOS
(refer to p.3-26 for details) for the CPU temperature.
3.Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.
4. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin
with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
5. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.
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Memory
The mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR
SDRAM, and supports the memory size up to 2GB without ECC. To operate properly,
at least one DIMM module must be installed.
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the
rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It 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.
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DIMM Module Combination (Only support DDR333/DDR400)
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or doublesided modules in any order to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
SlotMemory ModuleT otal Memory
DDR 1
(Bank 0 & 1)S/D128MB~1GB
DDR 2
(Bank 2 & 3)S/D128MB~1GB
Maximum System Memory Supported128MB~2GB
S: Single SideD: Double Side
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.
3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
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Volt
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.
Notch
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Hardware Setup
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.
A TX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To
connect the ATX 24-pin 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.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If
you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the
right hand). There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24
to avoid wrong installation.
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1 Pin Definition
2
JPW1
4
1
3
MSI Reminds You...
1. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to
work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.
3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.
PINSIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
412V
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The back panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Back Panel
Parallel
1394
(optional)
LAN
(optional)
L-in
L-out
Keyboard
COM Port
VGA Port
USB Port
USB Port
MIC
(for 915G/915GV/910GL)
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly
into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
6
4
2
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
5
3
1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data
2NCNo connection
3GNDGround
4VCC+5V
5Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock
6NCNo connection
VGA Connector (for chipset 915G/915GV)
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA
monitor.
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port. 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 the connector.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData Terminal Ready)
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
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 USBcompatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
USB Port Description
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
5VCC+5V
6-Data 1Negative Data Channel 1
7+Data 1Positive Data Channel 1
8GNDGround
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack (optional)
The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for connection to single Local
Area Network (LAN). This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100
or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to it.
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for externalCD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
Line In
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors
MSI Reminds You...
For advanced audio application, Realtek ALC 655 is provided to
offer support for 6-channel audiooperation and can turn rear
audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.
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Line Out
MIC
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Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel
port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN,
and USB Ports.
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.
FDD1
Fan Power Connectors: PWR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 /
CPU_FAN2 (optional) / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 (optional)
The CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2 (processor fan), SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2(system
fan) and PWRFAN1 (power 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.
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GND
+12V
Sensor
PWR_FAN1
GND
+12V
Sensor
CPU_FAN1
GND
+12V
Sensor
GPIO
CPU_FAN2
GND
+12V
Sensor
SYS_FAN1
(optional)
MSI Reminds You...
1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 supports fan control. Fan/heatsink with 3
or 4 pins are both available.
3. Be sure to configure the CPU FAN PIN Select in BIOS for the
CPU Fan you are using .
4. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official
website.
GND
+12V
Sensor
GPIO
SYS_FAN2
(optional)
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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1
The mainboard has one 32-bit Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controller integrated in
ICH6, which supports PIO & Bus Master operation modes and it can connect up to
two Ultra ATA drives.
IDE1
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive
to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
MSI Reminds You...
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.
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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6:
SA TA1~SATA4
The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH6 which supports four serial ATA
connectors SATA1~SATA4.
SATA1~SATA4 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports
1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant
with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard
disk device.
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
Serial ATA cable
Connect to serial ATA ports
SAT A1~ SA T A4 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
1GND2TXP
3TXN4GND
5RXN6RXP
7GND
Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk
devices
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MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, since
this might cause the loss of data during transmission.
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Front Panel Connector: F_P ANEL1 or JFP1 (optional)
The mainboard provides one front panel connector, JFP1 or F_PANEL1, for
electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with
Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
1HD_LED_PHard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED_NHard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW_NReset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6PWR_SW_PPower Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW_PReset Switch high reference pull-up
8PWR_SW_NPower Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9RSVD_DNUReserved. Do not use.
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CD-In Connector: CD_IN1
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
RL GND
CD_IN1
Front Panel Audio Connector: J_AUD1 (optional) or F_AUDIO1
The mainboard provides one front panel audio connector for connection to the
front panel audio. Users can choose either the J_AUD1 or the F_AUDIO1 depending
on their needs. The difference between J_AUD1 & F_AUDIO1 is that J_AUD1 is
compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
210
1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1AUD_MICFront panel microphone input signal
2AUD_GNDGround used by analog audio circuits
3AUD_MIC_BIASMicrophone power
4AUD_VCCFiltered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5AUD_FPOUT_RRight channel audio signal to front panel
6AUD_RET_RRight channel audio signal return from front panel
7NCNo connection
8KEYNo pin
9AUD_FPOUT_LLeft channel audio signal to front panel
10AUD_RET_LLeft channel audio signal return from front panel
J_AUD1
9
(optional)
F_AUDIO1 Pin Definition
Pin DescriptionPin Description
1MIC2GND (MIC)
3Front Line Out (R) 4Line Next (R)
5Front Line Out (L) 6Line Next (L)
7GND8(Cut away)
J_AUD1 Pin Definition
or
7
8
1
2
F_AUDIO1
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FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1
The pin header is for internal debugging only.
JLPC1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
1LCLK2Key (no pin)
3LRST#4VCC3
5LAD06FID0_LRST
7LAD18VCC5
9LAD210Key (no pin)
11LAD312GND
13LFRAME#14GND
JLPC1
13
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Front USB Connectors: F_JUSB1 & F_ JUSB2
The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers F_JUSB1&
F_JUSB2 . USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum
throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for
connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
F_JUSB1/2
2
1
Connected to
F_JUSB1 or F_JUSB2
F_JUSB1 & F_JUSB2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
1VCC2VCC
10
9
3USB0-4USB15USB0+6USB1+
7GND8GND
9Key (no pin)1 0USBOC
USB 2.0 Bracket
(optional)
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Independent Power Switch Connector: FRISW1
The connector is connected to an independent power switch on the case.
Touch the power switch’s touch pad to turn on/off the computer.
1
+5VSB
GND
PS-ON
FRISW1
IEEE 1394 Connectors: F1_1394 or J1394_2 (optional)
The mainboard provides one 1394 pin headers that allows you to connect IEEE
1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket.
F1_1394 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
7
8
F1_1394
(optional)
2
1
1Power2GND
3TPB-4TPB+
5TPA-6TPA+
7GND8Key (no pin)
or
J1394_2
(optional)
PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1 9
2 10
1TPA+2TPA3Ground4Ground
5TPB+6TPB7Cable power8Cable power
9Key (no pin)10Ground
J1394_2 Pin Definition
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN1
The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.
RL GND
AUX_IN1
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Serial Port Connector: COM2
The mainboard offers one serial port COM2. It is 16550A high speed communication
ports that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other
serial device directly to it.
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2
1
COM2
9
10
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData Terminal Ready)
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
Wake On Ring Connector: WOM1
This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring
function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through
the modem card.
GND
WOM1
1
MDM_WAKEUP
5VSB
IrDA Infrared Module Header: IRDA1
The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.
IRDA1
1
IRDA1 Pin Definition
PinSignal
1VCC5
2NC
3IRRX
4GND
5IRTX
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Jumpers
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through
the use of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery
to keep the system configuration data. 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 CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions
below to clear the data:
1
CLR_CMOS1
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1
3
Clear Data
1
3
Keep Data
MSI Reminds You...
You can clear CMOS by shorting 1-2 pin while the system is off.
Then return to 2-3 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the
system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
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LAN Enable/Disable Jumper: LAN_En (Optional)
The jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. The jumper
is available only when LAN is integrated on the board.
1
LAN_En
Hardware Setup
31
Enable LAN
31
Disable LAN
BIOS Flash Jumper: BIOS_WP1
This jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on BIOS. When
unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the BIOS boot
block area cannot be updated.
BIOS_WP1
BIOS Flash UnlockedBIOS Flash Locked
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Slots
The mainboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI bus
slots.
PCI Express Slots
The PCI Express slots, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, interconnect technology, support Intel highest performance desktop platforms utilizing the
Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology.
PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for
Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over
a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general
purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed
to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated
applications. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics
infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP8x designs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics
controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer rate of 250 MB/s.
You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or
removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
PCI Express x16 slot
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) 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.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The
PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
Order 1Order 2Order 3Order 4
PCI Slot 1INT A#INT B#INT C#INT D #
PCI Slot 2INT B#INT C#INT D#INT A#
PCI Slot 3INT C#INT D #INT A#INT B#
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up,
and requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore,
the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and
should be held for reference only.
2. While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory count. It is usually in the format:
example: W7030MS V1.1 040104
where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R)
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th - 7th digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers.
V2.0 refers to the BIOS version.
040104 refers to the date this BIOS is released.
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Y ou may also
restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
<↑> Move to the previous item
<↓>Move to the next item
<←>Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter>Select the item
<Esc>Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a
<+/PU>Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD>Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is theMain Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the
right view) appears to the left of certain field that
means a sub-menu containing additional options
can be launched from this field. Y ou can use control
keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter>
to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the
control keys to enter values and move from field
to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to
the main menu, just press <Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help
screen.
MSI Reminds You...
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore,
the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and
should be held for reference only.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (figure below) will
appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions
and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of Award® special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system
stability may be affected.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
Set User Password
Use this menu to set User Password.
Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Each
category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to
highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want
in each item.
Date
The date format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
dayDay of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
monthThe month from Jan. through Dec.
dateThe date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
yearThe year can be adjusted by users.
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type
is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.
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If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in
the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
Drive A
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Setting options: [None],
[360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Video
The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the
system. Setting options: [EGA/VGA], [CGA 40], [CGA 80], [MONO].
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Setting options are:
Access ModeThe settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
CapacityThe formatted size of the storage device.
CylinderNumber of cylinders.
HeadNumber of heads.
PrecompWrite precompensation.
Landing ZoneCylinder location of the landing zone.
SectorNumber of sectors.
All ErrorsThe system stops when any error is detected.
No ErrorsThe system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
All, But KeyboardThe system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
All, But DisketteThe system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
All, But Disk/KeyThe system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a keyboard
error.
Base/Extended/Total Memory
The three items show the memory status of your system (read only).
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Advanced BIOS Features
CPU Feature
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
Delay Prior to Thermal
When the CPU temperature reaches a factory preset level, a thermal monitoring mechanism will be enabled following the appropriate timing delay specified
in this field. With the thermal monitoring enabled, clock modulation controlled
by the processor’s internal thermal sensor is also activated to keep the processor within allowable temperature limit. Setting options: [4 Min], [8 Min], [16
Min], [32 Min].
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Thermal Management
When CPU’s temperature is higher than the predefined thermal level, the thermal
monitoring mechanism will slow down the CPU speed to the percentage specified in the field.
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BIOS Setup
Limit CPUID MaxVal
If installing Windows NT series OS with Prescott CPU, you must [Enable] this
item function; if you use other OS except Windows NT, you have to [Disable]
this item function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
You can see a list of the current status of Pri.Master/Slave, Sec,Master/Slave,
USBHDD0/1/2, Bootable Add-in Cards.
Virus Warning
The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If
the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will
display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled].
MSI Reminds You...
Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table
can trigger the virus warning message. If you plan to run such a
program, we recommend that you first disable the virus warning.
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Hyper-Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and
reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the
processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously.
In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function,
the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
* CPU:An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;
* Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology;
* BIOS:A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it
* OS:An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
Quick Power On Self Test
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test
(POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable
quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work.
First/Second Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the disk operating system.
enabled;
MSI Reminds You...
1. Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on
the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not
install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.
2. If you want to boot from any of the USB-interface devices, please set
USB Keyboard/Mouse Support in SiS OnChip PCI Device of
Integrated Peripherals to Enabled.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the
system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
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Boot Up NumLock Status
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will
allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On], [Off].
Gate A20 Option
This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended
memory. When the default value [Fast] is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by Port92
or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When [Normal] is
selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: [6], [8], [10], [12],
[15], [20], [24], [30].
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and
when the acceleration begins. Settings: [250], [500], [750], [1000].
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:
OptionDescription
[Setup]The password prompt appears only when end users try to run
[System]A password prompt appears every time when the computer is
Setup.
powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
APIC Mode
This field is used to [Enabled] or [Disabled] the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC
mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be
used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your
operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1].
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OS Selection For DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. When
you choose [Non-OS2], you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger
than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose [OS2]. Setting options: [Non-OS2], [OS2].
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk
status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a
hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Report No FDD For WIN 95
For compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification, select Yes to release IRQ6 when
the system contains no floppy drive. When this setting is set to Yes, users have to
select Disabled for the Onboard FDC Controller in the Integrated Peripherals menu.
Setting options: No, Yes.
Small LOGO show
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled]Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled]Shows the POST messages at boot.
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Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Timing Selectable
This field allows you to select the DRAM timing setting. Setting to [By SPD] enables Max
Memclock (Mhz) automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows
users to configure these fields manually. Setting options: [By SPD] , [Manual].
CAS Latency
When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. The field
controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before SDRAM starts a
read command after receiving it. Setting options: [2T], [2.5T], [3T]. [2T] increases
system performance while [3T] provides more stable system performance.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. When
DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This setup item
allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to
CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM
performance. Setting options: [2T] to [5T].
DRAM RAS# Precharge
When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. This
setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to
precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before
DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This
item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. Setting options:
[2T] to [5T], [Auto].
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System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area,
a system error may result. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Video BIOS Cacheable
Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the video memory (RAM) at A0000h to AFFFFh,
resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory
area, a memory access error may result. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Memory Hole AT 15M-16M
In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA
peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When
this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Settings: [Disabled], [15MB-16MB].
PCI-E Compliancy Mode
It allows you select the PCI-E compliant mode. Setting options: [v1.0], [v1.0a].
** VGA Setting **
Init Display First
This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting
options: [IGD], [PEG].
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
Frame Buffer is the video memory that stores data for video display (frame).
This field is used to determine the memory size for Frame Buffer. Larger frame
buffer size increases video performance. Settings: [1MB], [4MB], [8M], [16M],
[32MB].
FIXED Memory Size
Specify the size of system memory to allocate for video memory, Settings: [64MB],
[128MB].
DVMT Memory Size
Specify the size of DVMT memory to allocate for video memory, Settings: [64MB],
[128MB].
Boot Display
Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the
system. Setting options: [Auto], [CRT], [TV], [EFP]. The option [EFP] refers to the
LCD display.
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Integrated Peripherals
OnChip IDE Device
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:
BIOS Setup
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector
read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do),
select [Enabled] for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/
writes per sector the drive can support. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
IDE DMA transfer access
Setting to [Enabled] will open DMA bus master and execute DMA action in DOS,
which will make the data transferring faster. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0
through 4 provide successively increased performance. In [Auto] mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Setting options:
[Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].
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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately. Settings:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0
through 4 provide successively increased performance. In [Auto] mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Setting options:
[Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA
Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive
supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows ME,
XP or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system
software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66, Ultra DMA/100 and Ultra
DMA/133, select [Auto] to enable BIOS support. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
** On-Chip ATA Setting **
SATA Mode
This setting is used to set SATA mode. Setting options: [IDE], [RAID], [AHCI].
On-Chip Serial ATA
This setting is used to specify the SATA controller. The settings are:
[Disabled]Disable the SATA controller.
[Auto]PATA and SATA will be arranged by BIOS, and you will be
[Combined]PATA and SATA will be combined. Max. of 2 IDE drives in each
[Enhanced]PATA and SATA will both be enabled. Max. of 6 IDE drives are
[SATA only]Only SATA is operating in legacy mode.
able to see the IDE Device status listed in Standard COMSFeatures.
channel are available.
supported.
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PATA IDE Mode
This item is available for you to select the parallel ATA channel. Setting options:
[Primary], [Secondary].
SATA Port
This allows you to set the boot sequence of serial ATA port.
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Onboard Device
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:
USB Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller
and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
USB 2.0 Controller
This item is used to [Enabled] / [Disabled] the USB 2.0 Support. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
USB Keyboard/Mouse Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use a USB keyboard/mouse in the operating
system that does not support or does not have any USB driver installed, such as
DOS and SCO Unix.
AC97 Audio
[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard AC97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be
enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
BIOS Setup
AC’97 Modem
[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a modem is
used, the onboard MC’97 (Modem Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is
disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to a modem. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled].
Onboard LAN Device
The item enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
OnBoard 1394 Device
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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SuperIO Device
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:
POWER ON Function
This controls how the PS/2 mouse or keyboard can power on the system.
Settings: [Password], [Hot KEY], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Right],
[any KEY], [BUTTON ONLY], [Keyboard 98].
KB Power ON Password
If POWER ON Function is set to Password, then you can set a password in the
field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
Hot Key Power ON
If POWER ON Function is set to [Hot KEY], you can assign a hot key combination in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Settings: [CtrlF1] through [Ctrl-F12].
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Onboard FDC Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has
no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard Serial Port 1/Serial Port 2
This item specifies the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard Serial Port
1 (LPT1B)/Serial Port 2 (JCOM1). Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically
determine the correct base I/O port address. Setting options: [Disabled], [3F8/
IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [Auto].
UART Mode Select
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting
options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.
NormalRS-232C Serial Port
IrDAIrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
ASKIRAmplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
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RxD, TxD Active
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral in
use. Setting options: [Hi,Hi], [Hi,Lo], [Lo,Hi], [Lo,Lo].
IR Transmission Delay
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while
converting to receiving mode. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
UR2 Duplex Mode
In an infrared port mode, this field appears. Full-duplex mode permits simultaneous two-direction transmission. Half-duplex mode permits transmission in
one direction only at a time. Select the value required by the IR device connected to the IR port. Setting options: [Full], [Half].
Use IR Pins
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of the
TxD and RxD signals.
Onboard Parallel Port
This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port. Setting
options: [378/IRQ7], [278/IRQ5], [3BC/IRQ7], [Disabled].
Parallel Port Mode
This item selects the operating mode for the parallel port: [Normal], [SPP], [EPP],
[ECP], or [ECP+EPP].
[SPP]Standard Parallel Port
[EPP]Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP]Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP]Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
[Normal]Standard Parallel Port + Bi-Directional Mode.
EPP Mode Select
This item selects the EPP mode. Setting options: [EPP1.9], [EPP1.7].
ECP Mode Use DMA
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port
with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP
Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel [3] or
[1].
PWRON After PWR-fail
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
[Off]Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[On]Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Former-sts]Restores the system to the status before power failure
or interrupt occurred.
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ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system
supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can
choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting
of this field. Options are:
[S1(POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system
[S3(STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information
[S1&S3]
context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system
context.
of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to
main memory that remains powered while most other hardware
components turn off to save energy. The information stored in
memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”
event occurs.
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Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume
When ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in this field.
Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initialize the VGA card when system
wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when
you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the
display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3. Options: [Auto],
[Yes], [No].
Power Management
This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to the
mode: Suspend Mode. There are three options for power management:
[Min Saving]Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour.
[Max Saving] Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Min.
[User Define] Allows end users to configure the Suspend Mode field.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
[V/H SYNC+Blank]This selection will cause the system to turn off the
[Blank Screen] This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
[DPMS Support] Initial display power management signalling.
Video Off In Suspend
This option enables the monitor to be turned off during the suspend mode. Settings:
[Yes], [No].
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write
blanks to the video buffer.
Suspend Type
This item allows you to select the suspend type for system power management.
Settings: [Stop Grant], [PwrOn Suspend].
MODEM Use IRQ
This setting names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Setting
options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [NA].
Suspend Mode
When you choose [User Define] in the Power Management item, this item is selectable.
This setting allows you to select the type of Suspend mode. Setting options: [Disabled]
(default setting), [1 min] to [1 hour].
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HDD Power Down
If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk
drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Settings are [Disabled]
and [1] through [15] Min.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
When Enabled, turning the system off with the on/off button places the system in a
very low-power-usage state, with only enough circuitry receiving power to detect
power button activity or Resume by Ring activity.
CPU THRM-Throttling
The item allows you to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to which it will slow
down when the CPU reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. Settings
range from [25.0%] to [50.0%] at [75.0%] increment.
Wake-Up by PCI card
These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Power On by Ring, USB KB Wakeup From S3
These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes
when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is
detected. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Resume By Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the function of Resume By Alarm. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
Date (of Month) Alarm
When Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the field specifies the date for Resume By
Alarm. Setting options: [0]~[31].
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
When Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the field specifies the time for Resume By
Alarm. Format is <hour><minute><second>.
** Reload Global Timer Events **
Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD/COM/LPT Ports, PCI PIRQ [A-D]#
The global timer is the hardware timer that counts down to the power saving modes. If
the monitoring of the listed hardware peripherals or components is enabled, the activity
of the specified peripherals or components will awaken the system or reload the
original count of global timer when they are accessed. Setting options: [Disabled],
[Enabled]
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PNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to
operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its
special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly
recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default
settings.
Reset Configuration Data
The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access
Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP
devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to [Enabled], the system will reset
ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the item
back to [Disabled] automatically. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Resources Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely
nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows® 98/
2000. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into each
sub-menu that follows this field. Setting options: [Auto(ESCD)], [Manual].
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IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press
<Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.
IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type
depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Setting options:
[PCI Device]For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
[Reserved]The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
When set to [Enabled], multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle
data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the
command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0
is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and
one ISA) and the:
architecture.
VGA Palette
Snoop Bit SettingAction
[Disabled] Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI
[Enabled]Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI
The setting must be set to [Enabled] if any ISA bus adapter in the system requires VGA
palette snooping.
VGA device’s palette registers.
VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s
palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA
devices to be identical.
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INT Pin1~8 Assignment
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9],
[10], [11], [12], [14], [15], [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine
the IRQ line for each PCI slot.
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum ASPM Supported
It controls maximum level of ASPM supported on the given PCI Express links on the
system. Setting options: [L0], [L0s], [L1], [L0s&L1].
Maximum Payload size
It allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. Setting
options: [128 bytes], [256 bytes], [512 bytes], [1024 bytes], [2048 bytes], [4096 bytes].
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PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor
function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
CPU Warning Temperature
This item is used to specify a thermal limit for CPU. If CPU temperature reaches the
specified limit, the system will issue a warning and allows you to prevent the CPU
overheating problem. Settings: [Disabled], [50°C/122°F], [53°C /127°F], [56°C /133°F],
[60°C /140°F], [63°C /145°F], [66°C /151°F] and [70°C /158°F].
Current System/CPU Temperature, Current CPU/System FAN Speed, Vcore,
Vcc3 (V), +5 V, +12 V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V)
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
Shutdown Temperature
If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shutdown automatically. Settings: [Disabled], [60°C/140°F], [65°C /149°F], [70°C /158°F],
[75°C /167°F].
CPU Smart Fan Temperature
Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU climbs up to the
selected temperature setting, the system will automatically increase the speed of the
CPU fan to cool down the overheated CPU. Settings: [Disabled], [30°C/86°F], [35°C /
95°F], [40°C /104°F], [45°C /113°F], [50°C /122°F], [55°C /131°F], [60°C /140°F], [65°C
/149°F], [70°C /158°F].
CPU Temperature Tolerance
You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the “Smart Fan
Target Temp. (oC)” item. If the current temperature of the fan reaches the maximum
threshold (the temperature set in the “Smart Fan Target Temp.(oC)” plus the tolerance
values you set here), the fan will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary, if the
current temperature reaches the minimum threshold (the set temperature minus the
tolerance value), the fan will slow down to keep the temperature stable. Setting options:
Min: [0](oC), Max: [15](oC).
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
CPU Clock Ratio
End users can overclock the processor (only if the processor supports so) by specifying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this field. It is available only when Set CPURatio is set to [Manual]. Setting options: Min: [8], Max: [50].
Auto Detect PCI Clk
This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will
remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at
[Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
set to [Enabled] for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are
overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock
speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
CPU Host/PCI EX/PCI Clock
Use this item to select the appropriate clock frequency of the CPU host/PCI EX/PCI bus.
Setting options: [100/100/33MHz], [100/133/133MHz], [133/100/133MHz], [137/103/
34MHz], [166/100/33MHz], [171/103/34MHz], [200/100/33MHz], [202/133/33MHz], [206/
103/34MHz], [210/105/35MHz].
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the
default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set
by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be
prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may
also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without
entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your
system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a
password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required in the
Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Feature menu. If the Security Option is set
to [System], the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to
[Setup], password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
MSI Reminds You...
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the
setup menu.
User password:Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menu.
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