MSI 945P Neo5-F User Manual [fr]

945 Neo5 Series

MS-7236 V2.X Mainboard

G52-72361XL

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

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marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V2.4 First release March 2008

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://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://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. Rating: 100-127/200-240V~, 4/2A, 60/50Hz.

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 service personnel:

† The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. † The equipment has been exposed to moisture. † The equipment does 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-7236

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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice..........................................................................................................ii

Trademarks..................................................................................................................ii

Revision History..........................................................................................................ii

Technical Support.......................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions....................................................................................................iii

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

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement......................v

English......................................................................................................................En-1

Specifications....................................................................................................En-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU...........................................................................En-5

Memory...............................................................................................................En-7

Connectors, Jumpers, Slots.............................................................................En-9

Back Panel.......................................................................................................En-18

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................En-21

Software Information......................................................................................En-25

Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1

Spezifikationen..................................................................................................De-2

Hauptprozessor: CPU.......................................................................................De-5

Speicher.............................................................................................................De-7

Anschlüsse, Steckbrücken und Slots.............................................................De-9

Hinteres Anschlusspaneel.............................................................................De-18

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................De-21

Software Information......................................................................................De-25

Français.....................................................................................................................Fr-1

Spécificités.........................................................................................................Fr-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU............................................................................Fr-5

Mémoire...............................................................................................................Fr-7

Connecteurs, Jumper, Slots..............................................................................Fr-9

Panneau Arričre...............................................................................................Fr-18

Installation du BIOS..........................................................................................Fr-21

Information de Logiciel.....................................................................................Fr-25

Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1

Характеристики ...............................................................................................Ru-2

Центральный процессор (CPU).....................................................................Ru-5

Папять ...............................................................................................................Ru-7

Соединители, перемычки, разъемы ............................................................Ru-9

Задняя панель ...............................................................................................Ru-18

Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................Ru-21

Сведения о программном обеспечении ...................................................Ru-25

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User’s Guide

Installation Guide

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Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron processors in LGA775 package

- Supports 2004 Performance FMB CPU Design

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

- Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi. com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Supported FSB

- 533 / 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 945GC chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 chipset

Memory Support

- DDR2 533 / 667 SDRAM (4GB Max)

- 4 DDR2 DIMMs (240-pin / 1.8V)

(For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/

/global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

LAN (Optional)

- 10/100 Mb/s supported by Realtek® RTL8100C

- 10/100/1000 Mb/s supported by Realtek® RTL8110SC

- Compliance with PCI 2.2

- Supports ACPI Power Management

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Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliance with Azalia 1.0 Spec

IDE

- 1 IDE port by Intel® ICH7

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 4 SATAII ports by Intel® ICH7

- Supports four SATA devices

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

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB

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Connectors Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 serial port

- 1 parallel port

- 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 LAN jack

- 6 flexible audio jacks

On-Board Pinheaders

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 CD-In pinheader

- 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader (for HDMI function, optional)

Slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 PCI Express x1 slots

- 3 PCI slots (Support 3.3V / 5V PCI bus interface)

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 19.7 cm)

Mounting

- 6 mounting holes

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Installation Guide

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 775 for easy CPU installation. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer.

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/cpusupport. htm)

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replaceing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This mainboard 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 inad-

equate operation or beyond product specifications.

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CPU & Cooler Installation Procedures for Socket 775

1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from

damage. Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.

2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side.

3. The pins of socket reveal.

4. Open the load lever.

5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.

6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down

the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.

7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not,

take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.

8. Cover the load plate onto the package.

9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then

secure the lever with the hook under retention tab.

10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the cooler. Push down the

cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the

mainboard.

alignment key

11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the

locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock

the hooks.

12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are cor-

rectly inserted.

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered to avoid damaging.

3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

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Installation Guide

Memory

DDR

Specification : 184-pin, 2.5v. Single channel definition : All DIMM slots are GREEN color. Dual channels definition : DIMM slot(s) on Channel A are marked in GREEN color.

DIMM slot(s) on Channel B are marked in Purple color.

40x2=80 pin 52x2=104 pin

DDR2

Specification : 240-pin, 1.8v. Single channel definition : All DIMM slots are GREEN color. Dual channels definition : DIMM slot(s) on Channel A are marked in GREEN color.

DIMM slot(s) on Channel B are marked in Orange color.

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

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Important

- DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2 stan

dard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

- In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same

type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

- To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the

DIMM1 first.

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Installing Memory Modules

You can find the notch on the memory modules and the volt on the DIMM slots whether DDR or DDR2. Follow the procedures below to install the memory module properly.

1.The memory modules has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

2.Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

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Notch

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Connectors, Jumpers, Slots

Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. The CPU FAN supports Smart FAN function. When connect 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 fan control.

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Control

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CPU FAN

SENSOR or NC

+12V

GND

SYS FAN/ NB FAN/ POWER FAN

Important

1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2.CPUFAN supports fan control. You can install Core Center utility that will

automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

3. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

IDE connector

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to Primary / Slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connector

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

Front Panel Connectors

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

HDD

Reset

LED

Switch

1 2

Power LED Speaker

7 8

JFP2JFP1

Power LED

1 2

9 10

Power Switch

IEEE1394 Connector (Green)

This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.

IEEE1394 Bracket

(Optional)

TPA+

Ground

TPB+ Cable power Key (no pin)

1 2

9 10

TPAGround TPBCable power Ground

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Installation Guide

Front USB Connector (Yellow)

This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3

players, printers, modems and the like.

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

VCC

USBOC

USB1-

USB1+

GND

USB0-

USB0+

Key (no pin)

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

S/PDIF-Out Connector (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only)

This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission to the HDMI graphics card.

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SPDIFO GND

JSPD1

Front Panel Audio Connector (Azalia Spec)

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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Front Panel Audio Connector (AC97 Spec)

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R Key AUD_RET_L

AUD_MIC

AUD_MIC_BIAS

AUD_FPout_R

HP_ON

AUD_FPout_L

Important

If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.

CD-In Connector

This connector is provided for external audio input.

GND R

Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

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Infrared Module Connector

This connector allows you to connect to infrared module and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the infrared function.

Ground

IRRX

Serial Port Connector

VCC5

IRTX

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

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SIN

DSR RTS CTS RI (9)

DCD

SOUT

DTR

Ground

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TV-Out Connector

This connector is for you to attach an optional TV-Out bracket that offers some types of TV-Out connectors. Select the appropriate one to connect to an television.

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Yout

COMP or CVBS Ground (5)

Ground

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D-Bracket™ 2 Connector

This connector is for you to connect to the D-Bracket™2 which integrates four LEDs and USB ports. It allows users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals.

D-Bracket™ 2

(Optional)

Key

Red

LED Signal

1 2 3 4

DBR1 DBR2 DBR3 DBR4 NC

Connected to USB connector

Green

Description

System Power ON The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly.

Early Chipset Initialization

Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.

LED Signal

1 2 3 4

Connected to DBracket 2 connector

Description

Initializing Video Interface This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns.

DBG1 DBG2 DBG3

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Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.

Initializing Keyboard Controller.

Testing VGA BIOS This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.

Processor Initialization This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...)

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

1 2 3 4

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

Operating System Booting

Installation Guide

Clear CMOS Jumper

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.

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Keep Data

Clear Data

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 12 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

Power Supply Attachment

Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. All power connectors on

the mainbnoard have to connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

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.

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+12V +12V

5VSB

PWR OK

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND +3.3V +3.3V

GND +5V +5V +5V NC GND GND GND PS-ON# GND

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ATX 20-Pin Power Connector

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 20-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 20-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.

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PWR OK

ATX 12V Power Connector (2x2-Pin)

5VSB GND GND

GND

3.3V

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GND GND GND

PS-ON GND

-12V

3.3V

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

GND

12V

GND 12V

ATX 12V Power Connector (2x4-Pin)

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

GND GND GND GND

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ATX 12V Power Connector (1x4-Pin)

+12V +12V +12V +12V

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the graphics card.

1 2 3 4

5V GND GND 12V

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Installation Guide

PCI Express Slot (x16/ x4/ x1)

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 8 slot supports up to 2.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 4 slot supports up to 1.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

PCI Express x 16 Slot

PCI Express x 4 Slot

PCI Express x 1 Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.

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AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot

The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

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Back Panel

Mouse/Keyboard

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

PS/2 Mouse connector (Green/ 6-pin female)

PS/2 Keyboard connector (Purple/ 6-pin female)

Parallel Port

A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

13 1

(25-pin female connector)

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Serial Port

The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.

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(9-Pin Male Connector)

6 9

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

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DVI Port

The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)

Important

Please note that the DVI connector does not support connecting the D-Sub to DVI converter.

1394 Port

The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

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LAN

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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USB Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

Audio Port Connectors

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is usedfor ex-

ternal CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices.

MIC (Pink) - Mic In, is a connector for microphones.

CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

Coaxial S/PDIF-out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable.

Optical S/PDIF-out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

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BIOS Setup

This chapter provides basic 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 BIOS SETUP.

* You want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

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. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:

A7250NMS V1.0 041506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th refers to the Chipset vender as A = ATi, I = Intel, V = VIA, N = Nvidia, U = ULi. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 041506 refers to the date this BIOS was 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow 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 fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can be launched from this field. You 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.

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