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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the MD-5000 M-ATX
mainboard. The MD-5000 mainboard is based on SiS® 648
North Bridge & 963 South Bridge chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron
processors in the 478 pin package, the MD-5000
mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.
Getting Started

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MD5000 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Socket 478 for P4/Celeron processors (Willimate and Northwood
core) with 400/533 MHz
h Core Frequency from 1.3 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up
Chipset
h SiS® 648 chipset
- Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with data transfer rate up to 533 MHz
- Supports 64-bit high performance DDR333+/DDR333/DDR266 memory
controller
- Supports AGP 8X/4X interface
- Supports bi-directional 16-bit data bus with 1 GHz bandwidth MuTIOL
h SiS® 963 chipset
- Supports Dual-IDE ATA 66/100/133
- Integrated audio controller with AC97 interface
- Low pin count interface for SIO
- Advanced power management and PC2001 compliance
Main Memory
h Supports two 184-pin DDR DIMMs
h Supports up to 2GB PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAMs
h Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM
Slots
h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x/8x slot.
h Three 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
h Dual-IDE controller integrated in SiS 963 chipset
h Supports PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes
h Can connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port

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- 1 parallel port
- Audio * 3 in vertical for 6 channels Line-out, 2 in vertical for MIC & Linein
- 1 standard 1394 connector
- 1 mini 1394 connector
- 5 USB ports (3 front + 2 rear)
- 1 RJ-45 Lan Jack (optional)
- PS2 KB/Mouse
Onboard IEEE1394
h Integrated in SiS 963 SB
h AGREE FW803
Audio
h S/W RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio codec with SPDIF in/out
LAN
h Realtek RTL8201BL
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
h M-ATX Form Factor: 24.4 cm x 23.0 cm
Mounting
h 6 mounting holes.
Others
h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4)
h PC2001 compliant
h Chassis Intrusion Detection

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Mainboard Layout
MD-5000 M-ATX Mainboard
D
D
R
1
D
D
R
2
AGP Slot
Top : mou se
Bottom: ke
ack
B: USB ports
JSPDIF1
JCD1
JVEDIO1
SiS650
Audio Codec
REALTEK
RTL8201BL
AGERE
FW803
BATT
+
BIOS
Winbond
83697HF
SiS
963
SiS
648
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D
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1
I
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2
F
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1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
JAUDIO1
J7
J9
CPUFAN1
JPW1
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JUSB1
F_P1
JBAT1
6-Channel
Line-out
MIC
Line-in
To p : L PT
Bottom:
COM A
SPDIF in
SPDIF out
IEEE1394
Port
Mini IEEE
1394 Port

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. 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.
Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a
heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If
you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase
and install them before turning on the computer.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
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.

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation
procedures may cause
permanent damages to your
mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly
into the socket and close the
lever. As the CPU is likely to
move while the lever is being
closed, always close the lever
with your fingers pressing
tightly on top of the CPU to
make sure the CPU is
properly and completely
embedded into the socket.
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU place me n t
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Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~2)
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up
to 2GB. You can install DDR200/266/333 modules on the DDR DIMM slots
(DIMM 1~2).