MSI MEGA MPC 915 User Manual
MEGA mPC 915
User’s Guide
G52-B6286X2
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 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 AC. 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
MEGA mPC 915
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 interfer ence that
may cause undesired operation.
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Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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
v1.0 First release April 2005
v1.1 Second release June 2005
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.
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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. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
7. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
8. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
9. 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.
10. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,
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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WEEE Statement
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1
1.1 All-in-one Feature Set.................................................................................1-2
1.2 System Specifications................................................................................1-4
1.3 System Configuration.................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Mainboard Hardware..........................................................................2-1
2.1 Mainboard layout.........................................................................................2-2
2.2 CPU..............................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Memory........................................................................................................2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix.................................................2-4
DIMM Module Combination.........................................................................2-4
2.4 Power Supply..............................................................................................2-5
2.5 Front Panel..................................................................................................2-6
4-pin IEEE 1394 Port..................................................................................2-6
6-pin IEEE 1394 Port..................................................................................2-7
USB Ports...................................................................................................2-7
Mic-in/Head-Phone....................................................................................2-8
OPTICAL SPDIF-in......................................................................................2-8
2.6 Back Panel...................................................................................................2-9
Serial Port...................................................................................................2-9
Mouse/Keyboard Connectors................................................................2-10
VGA Port.................................................................................................2-10
RJ45 LAN Jack.........................................................................................2-11
Audio Port Connectors.............................................................................2-11
USB Ports................................................................................................2-12
2.7 Connectors................................................................................................2-13
IDE Connector: PIDE1...............................................................................2-13
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/2...........................................................2-13
Front Panel Connector: JFP1..................................................................2-13
Card Reader Connector: CR1.................................................................2-14
CPU Fan Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1...........................................2-14
CD-in Connector: CDIN1..........................................................................2-14
Front Board Connector: LCM1................................................................2-15
Front USB Connector: USB2...................................................................2-15
2.8 Jumper.......................................................................................................2-16
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1...................................................................2-16
2.9 Slots...........................................................................................................2-17
PCI Express Slot......................................................................................2-17
PCI Slot.....................................................................................................2-18
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Mini PCI Slot..............................................................................................2-18
Chapter 3. System Assembly..............................................................................3-1
3.1 Overview.....................................................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Installation Flowchart.......................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Checking the Items...........................................................................3-3
3.2 Removing Cover..........................................................................................3-4
3.3 Removing Drive Cage.................................................................................3-5
3.4 Installing CPU...............................................................................................3-6
3.5 Installing CPU Cooler...................................................................................3-7
3.6 Installing DRAM............................................................................................3-8
3.7 Installing WLAN Card (Optional).................................................................3-9
3.8 Installing HDD.............................................................................................3-10
3.9 Installing Optical Drive................................................................................3-11
3.10 Restoring Drive Cage..............................................................................3-12
3.11 Restoring Cover......................................................................................3-13
Chapter 4. BIOS Setup.............................................................................................4-1
4.1 Entering Setup.............................................................................................4-2
Control Keys..............................................................................................4-2
Getting Help...............................................................................................4-2
Main Menu..................................................................................................4-2
Sub-Menu...................................................................................................4-3
General Help <F1>.....................................................................................4-3
4.2 The Main Menu............................................................................................4-4
4.3 Standard CMOS Features...........................................................................4-6
4.4 Advanced BIOS Features...........................................................................4-8
4.5 Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................4-10
4.6 Integrated Peripherals................................................................................4-11
4.7 Power Management Features..................................................................4-14
4.8 PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................4-17
4.9 PC Health Status.......................................................................................4-18
4.10 Load Fail Safe/Optimal Defaults.............................................................4-19
4.11 BIOS Setting Password..........................................................................4-20
Chapter 5. Introducing to HD Audio: Realtek ALC880.....................................5-1
5.1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver........................................................5-2
Installation for Windows 2000/XP............................................................5-2
5.2 Software Configuration..............................................................................5-4
Sound Effect..............................................................................................5-5
AudioIO......................................................................................................5-6
Mixer...........................................................................................................5-9
Microphone..............................................................................................5-12
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3D Audio Demo........................................................................................5-13
Information...............................................................................................5-14
5.3 Using 2/4/6/8 Channel Audio Function.....................................................5-15
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Getting Started
1.1 All-in-one Feature Set
1.2 System Specifications
1.3 System Configuration
1.1 All-in-one Feature Set
The mPC 915 implements the powerful computing multimedia performance and
a screw-less chassis design for your easy operation and assembly. The whole idea
behind the all-in-one feature allows you to use a PC as an entertainment center in a
small form factor. You can enjoy music and radio in an easy-to-use touch control panel
without the hassle of entering OS. With its compact form factor design, the mPC 915
can be placed anywhere you want, or easily be moved to any other place.
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New Features of mPC 915
New Generation CPU
- mPC 915 (MS-6286) supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 Prescott CPU for higher
computing performance.
Improved Sound
- With the Realtek ALC880 audio controller, the mPC 915 makes watching DVD a real
enjoyment. You can enjoy the high-level sound effect in movies. If you use a LCD
monitor or Plasma TV with it, the visual experience is close to being in a movie theater.
802.11g WLAN (optional)
- mPC 915 is optional to equip with 802.11g WLAN. It offers wireless transmission over
relatively short distances at up to 54Mbps. The 11g WLAN is compatible with 11b
products, so both 11b and 11g clients can reside on the same network. This flexibility
preserves your network investment and allows you to upgrade or scale your network
according to your budget and time frame.
7-in-1 Card Reader
- mPC 915 is equipped with a 7-in-1 card reader. It supports CF, MS, SmartMedia, SD,
MMC, MS-Pro and MicroDrive. You can easily read photos or other files on the memory
card. Your digital cameras, DVs, MP3 players, PDAs or other digital devices are highly
compatible with this MEGA PC.
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1.2 System Specifications
M/B
- MS-7115 (Proprietary F/F), 310.1 x 198 mm
CPU
- Support Socket 775 for Intel Prescott CPU
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit our Web site at
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
- Intel Grantsdale 915G and ICH6
Memory
- Support Dual Channel DDR 333/400 x 2, maximum size up to 2.0GB
On-Board Audio
- HD Audio CODEC: Realtek ALC880
On-Board VGA
- Grantsdale Graphic Chip
- On-Board VGA memory: Shared
On-Board Communication
- LAN: RTL8100C (10/100Mb)
- Modem: 56K MDC module (optional)
- WLAN: Mini-PCI (optional)
On-Board USB2.0
- Front x 2; Rear x 4; On-Board x 1 for Card Reader Module
Expansion Slots
- PCI 2.3 x 1, PCI Express (x16) x1
Power Supply
- 260W Full Range
Chassis
- 210(W) x 330(D) x 175(H) mm
On-Board Headers & Connectors
- Rear Panel: COM x 1, VGA x 1, PS/2 x 2, 7.1 Output x 1, Mic-in/Line-in/ Line-out, RSOut/CS-Out/SS-Out, SPDIF-out x 1 (optical), LAN (RJ45, 10/100) x 1, USB2.0 x4,
RJ11 jack (optional) x 1, Wireless LAN antenna (optional) x 1
- Front Panel: Mic-in x 1, Headphone-out x 1, SPDIF/In x 1, USB2.0 x 2, 1394 x 1 (4pin), 1394 x 1 (6-pin)
Storage Subsystem
- 7-in-1 Card Reader
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Target Operating System
- Support Microsoft Windows XP
BIOS
- 4Mb Flash
Security
- Protect the data from unauthorized access through two levels of BIOS access
(BIOS Setting Password)
Others
- Microsoft® PC 2001
- ACPI States Supported: S0, S1, S3 (STR), S4 (STD), S5 (Soft Off)
- WOL from S1/S3/S4/S5
- WOR from S1/S3/S4
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1.3 System Configuration
Front Panel
Wireless Antenna
Optical Drive
HDD LED
Optical Drive
Eject/Close Button
IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
IEEE 1394 port (6-pin)
USB ports
PC Power Switch
Mic-in
Headphone-out
SPDIF in
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Back Panel
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Ventilation
hole
Power Switch
Serial Port
PS/2 Mouse
7.1 Audio Ports
Power Jack
PS/2 Keyboard
VGA
SPDIF out
Wireless Antenna
PCI Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
RJ11 Jack
LAN Jack
USB x 4
After the installation is completed, please keep other
objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm
and above. Do not block the ventilation hole.
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Mainboard Hardware
2.1 Mainboard Layout
2.2 CPU
2.3 Memory
2.4 Power Supply
2.5 Front Panel
2.6 Back Panel
2.7 Connectors
2.8 Jumper
2.9 Slots
2.1 Mainboard layout
BATT
BIOS
SYSFAN1
MINIPCI1
Intel 915G
Intel ICH6
Head Phone
USB2
Top: LAN Jack
Realtek
RTL8100C
PCI1
Bottom: USB ports
USB ports
SPDIFOUT1
T:RS-O ut
M:CS-Out
Top : COM Port
Bottom: VGA Port
Bottom: keyboard
B:S OutS-
Top : mouse
T:M:B:
Line-In
Mic
Line-Out
Winbond
W83627THF
PCI_E1
CDIN1
LGA775 CPU Socket
JPW1
CPUFAN1
JBAT1
VIA
VT6307
6pin 1394
4pin 1394
CR1
+
USB1
USB4
SPDIFIN1 MIC
MS-7115 v1.X Mainboard
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LCM1
DIMM1DIMM2
ATX1
SATA2
PIDE1
SATA1
JFP1
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
DIMM1
DIMM2
2.2 CPU
This mainboard supports up to Intel® P4 Prescott 660 CPU. The mainboard uses
a CPU socket called LGA775 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. Remember to peel off the sticker before you install the CPU cooler. (For
more information about the CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php)
MSI Reminds You...
1. Read the instructions on the cooler before you start the installation.
2. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
2.3 Memory
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
DDR400/DDR333 modules into the DDR DIMM slots.
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Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
FSB
DDR333 DDR400
FSB533 OK N/A
FSB800 OK OK
DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or
double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be
installed in any combination as follows:
Slot Memory Module Total Memory
DIMM 1 DDR S/D 128MB~1GB
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2 DDR S/D 128MB~1GB
(Bank 2 & 3)
Maximum System Memory Supported 256MB~2GB
S: Single Side
D: Double Side
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2.4 Power Supply
The system is equipped with a 260W(PFC) ATX power supply. The power
cord of the power supply has been connected to the connector ATX1 on the mainboard
when shipped out. Except the 20-pin connector ATX1, you can find another 4-pin
power connector JPW1 on the mainboard. This 12V power connector is used to
provide power to the CPU.
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ATX1 Pin Definition
PIN SINGAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND
6 5V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
ATX1
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18
19 5V
20 5V
11
1
2
4
1
3
JPW1
JPW1 Pin Definition
PIN SINGAL
1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V
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2.5 Front Panel
The Front Panel is independent and extended from the mainboard. It’s con-
nected to the Front I/O Connector on the mainboard. You can find the following ports
on the Front Panel.
4-pin 13946-pin 1394
USB x 2
SPDIFIN1
Head-Phone
Mic-In
4-pin IEEE 1394 Port
The mainboard provides two IEEE 1394 ports. This smaller one is designed for
you to connect the IEEE 1394 device with external power. The IEEE 1394 high-speed
serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range
of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.
MSI Reminds You...
IEEE 1394 Driver is provided by Windows® 98 SE, Windows® XP,
Windows® ME and Windows® 2000. Just plug in the IEEE 1394 connector
into the port. These Operating Systems will install the driver for IEEE
1394.
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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
6-pin IEEE 1394 Port
The bigger 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port on the front panel is designed for you to
connect to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. That means the mainboard can
provide the power for the devices connected to this port.
USB Ports
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal 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 4
5 8
USB Port Description
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VCC +5V
2 -Data 0 Negative Data Channel 0
3 +Data0 Positive Data Channel 0
4 GND Ground
5 VCC +5V
6 -Data 1 Negative Data Channel 1
7 +Data 1 Positive Data Channel 1
8 GND Ground
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Mic-in/Head-Phone
Mic-in is a connector for microphone. Head-Phone is a connector for Speakers
or Headphones.
Head phone
MIC
OPTICAL SPDIF-in
The OPTICAL connector allows you to receive the audio file of SPDIF interface
for recording and playing.
The SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) is developed jointly by the Sony and
Philips corporations . A standard audio file transfer format, SPDIF allows the transfer
of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first
to an analog format.
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2.6 Back Panel
The Back Panel provides the following ports:
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic-in
Serial Port
The mainboard offers a 9-pin male DIN serial port . The port is 16550A high
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
LAN Port
Serial Port
VGA Port
SPDIF out
USB
speed communication ports that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a
serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate
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