MSI 945GM User Manual

MS-9641 (V1.X) Mainboard

G52-96411x1

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Copyright Notice

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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.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X May 2006

with Intel 945GM & ICH7R

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.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php

Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw

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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:

† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† 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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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.

† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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-9641

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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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii

Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv

WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................v

Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

CPU & Cooler Set Installation......................................................................2-4

Memory.................................................................................................................2-6

Introduction to DDRII SDRAM......................................................................2-6

DIMM Module Combination...........................................................................2-6

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-7

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-8

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW0............................................................2-8

Important Notification about Power Issue..................................................2-9

Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10

Connectors........................................................................................................2-12

Hard Disk Connector: IDEB0.....................................................................2-12

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-12

Compact Flash Card Slot: CF0..................................................................2-12

Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA4.................................................2-13

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN0, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN0.....................2-14

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1..................................................................2-14

Front USB Connectors: F_USB2..............................................................2-15

FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1.................................................2-16

Serial Port Connector: COM0....................................................................2-16

Power Select: J5.......................................................................................2-16

TV-Out Connector: JTV0...........................................................................2-17

I2C Bus Connector: SM_BUS...................................................................2-18

LAN_LED....................................................................................................2-18

LAN_BY PASS LED: J3.............................................................................2-18

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-23

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Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS0..........................................................2-23

JCF_SEL & JCFV_SEL..............................................................................2-24

Slots....................................................................................................................2-25

Golden Finger.............................................................................................2-25

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-27

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the MS-9641 v1.x Micro-ATX
mainboard. The mainboard is based on Intel® 945GM
and Intel® ICH7R chipset for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core Duo/Core
Solo Series processor, the mainboard delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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MS-9641 Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core Duo/Core Solo Series processors in the 478 Micro
FC-PGA package.

- Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control.

- Supports Intel Core Duo Technology.

Supported FSB

- 533/ 667 MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 945GM chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7R chipset

Memory Support

- DDRII 533/667 SDRAM (2GB Max)

- 2 DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)

LAN

- Supports 6 PCI Expresss GB Lan by Intel 82573L

- Supports Ethernet by pass function with Programming Relay(4 ports)

IDE

- 1 IDE port by ICH7R (44-pin connector)

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode

SATA

- 4 SATA II ports by ICH7R

- Supports four SATA II devices

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s

CF

- Supports 1 Compact Flash connector

Connectors

Backpannel

- 6 x RJ45 Gigabit LAN ports

- 2 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 serial port

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On-Board Pinheaders

- 1 COM0 pinheader

- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader

Slots

- 1 PCI slot

Form Factor

- Micro-ATX (24.3cm X 22.7 cm)

Mounting

- 8 mounting holes

Accessory

- CPU Retention Module

- CPU Cooler

Getting Started

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