MSI MS-7015 User Manual

Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting

Started

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing MS-7015 v1.X Micro-ATX
mainboard. The MS-7015 v1.X is based on VIA® Apollo KT600 &
VT8237 chipsets, provides eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed
data transmission and C-Media 9761 chip for 6-channel audio
output. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™

XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-7015 v1.X delivers a high

performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications

CPU

h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™

processors.

h Supports up to 3200+.

Chipset

h VIA® Apollo KT600 chipset

- FSB @200/266/333/400 MHz.

- Supports DDR200/266/333/400 DDR SDRAM.

-AGP 8X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.

h VIA® VT8237 chipset

- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller.

- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management.

- Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports

Main Memory

h Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin 200/266/333/400 DDR

SDRAMs.

h DDR400 memory supports.
h Supports up to 2GB memory size.

Slots

h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.

- Supports AGP 8X.

h Three 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).

On-Board IDE

h An IDE controller on the VT8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with

PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.

- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.

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 (COM A)

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

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- 1 audio port (SPDIF-in, SPDIF-out, Line-in, Line-out)

- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)

- 1394 port

- RJ45 LAN port

Audio

h 6 channels software audio codec C-Media 9761.

- Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec.

- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.

LAN 10/100MBps (Optional)

h VIA 6103

- Integrated Ethernet MAC and PHY transceiver, auto-negotiation
operation.

- Supports 10MB/s and 100MB/s.

- Compliance with PCI v2.2 and LAN on Motherboard (LOM) standard.

BIOS

h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the

peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.

h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function

which records your mainboard specifications.

h ACPI, 1.0a, APM1.2, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, USB 2.0, WFM 2.0, Overclock,

Boot from USB device.

Dimension

h ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).

Mounting

h 6 mounting holes.

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Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard

SOCKET 462

CPUFA1

Winbond
83697HF

BATT

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Top : L PT

Bottom:
COM A

T: RJ 45 L AN jac k
B: USB ports

AGP Slot

VIA

KT600

T: 1394 Port
B: USB ports

SPDIF-In

-Out

SPDIF­Line-in

Center/Subwoofer
Surrounding
Line-out

VIA

VT6306

VIA

VT6103

JPW1

SYSFA1

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

Codec

JL_IN1

PCI Slot 3

JVEDIO1

JAUDIO1 J9 JUSB2 JUSB1

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Hardware Setup

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

Back Panel I/O,

p.2-9

JPW1, p.2-8

SYSFA1, p.2-14

PCI Slots, p.2-22

JL_IN1, p.2-18

JVEDIO1, p.2-18

JAUDIO1, p.2-19

CPU, p.2-3

J9, p.2-16

CPUFA1, p.2-14

DDR DIMMs, p.2-6

CONN1, p.2-8

FDD1, p.2-14

IDE1 & IDE2,

p.2-15

JBAT1, p.2-20
J7, p.2-18

AGP Slot, p.2-22

SW1, SW2, p.2-21

F_P1, p.2-19

JSLP1, p.2-17

JUSB1 & JSUB2,

p.2-17

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Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™

processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket-462 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.

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

Memory Speed/CPU Clock Support Matrix

Memory

CPU Clock

100 MHz
133 MHz

166 MHz
200 MHz

○ : Yes.
X : Not available .

Thermal Issue for CPU

AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ processor with a speed
of 600MHz and above requires LARGER heatsink and fan.

!

WARNING!

with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and
ensuring reliable operation. Y ou can check AMD’ s web site for more information.

You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and
heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the
CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact

DDR 200

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X
X

X

DDR 266

○
○

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DDR 333 DDR 400

X

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462

1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.

Open Lever

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.

Sliding

Plate

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Press down

the CPU

90 degree

Correct CPU placement

O

Incorrect CPU placement

X

Close
Lever

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Hardware Setup

Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set

The following instructions will guide
you through the heat sink installation
procedures. Please consult your agent
for the proper CPU cooler set.

1. Position your CPU cooler set onto
the CPU.

2. Use one end of the clip to hook
the latch of the CPU sliding plate.

3. Hook the other latch to fix the
cooling fan set. You may need a
screw drive to press down the
other side of the clip.

4. Connect the fan to the power sup­ply connector provided on your
mainboard.

MSI Reminds Y ou...

Please apply some heat sink paste on top of CPU to dissipate
the heat more effectively.

Apply some heat

sink paste

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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. Y ou can install PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or
PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).

DIMM1 & DIMM2

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

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. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations
and servers.

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Hardware Setup

DDR DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be
installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double­sided modules to meet your own needs.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DIMM 1

S/D 64MB~1GB
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2

S/D 64MB~1GB
(Bank 2 & 3)

Maximum System Memory Supported

S: Single Side D: Double Side

64MB~2GB

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.

MSI Reminds Y ou...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.

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

Volt

Notch

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Power Supply

The mainboard supports A TX 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 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1

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

CONN1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V

PIN SIGNAL

1 1 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V

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CONN1

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A TX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

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

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

2-8

2
4

1
3

JPW1

Back Panel

The back panel provides the following connectors:

Hardware Setup

S-in

S-out
L-in

C/S

Surrounding

L-out

Mouse

Keyboard

COM A

Parallel

LAN
(Optional)

USB Ports

1394
Port

USB Ports

Mouse Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:

Pin Definition

6

4

2

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

5

3

1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection

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Keyboard Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into
this connector.

Pin Definition

6

4

2

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

5

3

1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection

USB 2.0 Connectors

The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
the connector.

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1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

USB Ports

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

Hardware Setup

Serial Port Connector: COM A

The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM
A. The port is 16550A high speed communication ports that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to
the connectors.

Pin Definition

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

9-Pin Male DIN Connector

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

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

RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional)

The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local

Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.

RJ-45 LAN Jack

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
2 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
3 RDP Receive Differential Pair
4 NC Not Used
5 NC Not Used
6 RDN Receive Differential Pair
7 NC Not Used
8 NC Not Used

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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.

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25

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Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 STROBE Strobe
2 DATA0 Data0
3 DATA1 Data1
4 DATA2 Data2
5 DATA3 Data3
6 DATA4 Data4
7 DATA5 Data5
8 DATA6 Data6
9 DATA7 Data7
10 ACK# Acknowledge
11 BUSY Busy
12 PE Paper End
13 SELECT Select
14 AUTO FEED# Automatic Feed
15 ERR# Error
16 INIT# Initialize Printer
17 SLIN# Select In
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground

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Hardware Setup

1394 Port

There is one 1394 port on the back panel providing the connection for
1394 devices.

1394 port

Audio Port Connectors

Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for

external CD player, T ape player , or other audio devices. Other four ports are for
the 6-channel audio operation.

SPDIF-In

SPDIF-Out

Line-in

Center/Subwoofer

Surrounding

Line-Out

MSI Reminds Y ou...

For advanced audio application, C-Media 9761 is provided to
offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear
audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.

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Connectors

The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,

LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply F AN.

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: CPUF A1 / SYSF A1

The CPUF A1 (processor fan) and SYSFA1 (system 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

CPUFA1

GND
+12V
Sensor

SYSFA1

MSI Reminds Y ou...

1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2. CPUFA1 supports the fan control. You can install the Core
Center utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed
according to the actual CPU temperature.

Hardware Setup

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/
133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/
100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM,
120MB Floppy and other devices.

IDE1 IDE2

IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a

Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave
mode by setting the jumper accordingly.

IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.

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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IEEE 1394 Connector: J9

The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allows you to connect

optional IEEE 1394 ports.

J9

9

10

J9 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 TPA+ 2 TPA­3 Ground 4 Ground
5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 Cable power 8 Cable power
9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

Connected to J9

1

2

2-16

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

Foolproof

design

Hardware Setup

Power Saving Switch Connector: JSLP1

Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Press the switch once to have
the system entered the Sleep/Suspend state. Press any key to wake up the
system.

JSLP1

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2

The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2
(optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connec­tivity Design Guide. 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.

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JUSB1 / JUSB2

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 USBPWR 2 USBPWR
3 USBP4- 4 USBP5­5 USBP4+ 6 USBP5+
7 GND 8 GND
9 NC 10 USBOC

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Joystick/Game Connector: J7 (Optional)

You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.

J7 Pin Definition

12

2

11

J7

1

Pin Description Pin Description

1 FVCC5 (power) 2 Key pin
3 RXD 4 GP4
5 GP5 6 GP6
7 GP7 8 GP2
9 GP1 10 GP0
1 1 GP3 1 2 TXD

Audio Connector: JVEDIO1

This connector allows you to connect to a TV Tuner Card.

JVEDIO1

VIDEO-L

VIDEO-R

G
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Aux Line-In Connector: JL-IN1

The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.

JL_IN1

R

GND

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Hardware Setup

Front Panel Connector: F_P1

The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connec­tion to the front panel switches and LEDs.

1

8

PS-ON
PWR_LED

HDD_LED

Reset

F_P1

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1

The JAUDIO1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the
front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity
Design Guide.

JAUDIO1

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JAUDIO1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8 K EY No pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel

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MSI Reminds You...

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.

6

10

5

9

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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: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from 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, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear
data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:

1

JBAT1

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1

3

Keep Data

1

3

Clear Data

MSI Reminds Y ou...

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.
Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while
the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

Hardware Setup

FSB Clock Jumper: SW1, SW2

These two jumpers provide 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz, and 200MHz
Front Side Bus frequency selection for overclocking purpose.

FSB = 100MHz

FSB = 133MHz

FSB = 166MHz

FSB = 200MHz

SW1

1

1

SW2

3

1

SW1

3

1

SW1

3

1

SW1

3

1

SW1

3

1

SW2

3

1

SW2

3

1

SW2

3

1

SW2

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Slots

The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots.

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. The slot supports 4x (1.07Gbps) and 8x (2.1Gbps) AGP
cards.

AGP 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 Slots

MSI Reminds Y ou...

Mainboard photos shown in next section are for demonstra­tion of the installation of mini-PCI cards only. The appear­ance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you
purchase.

Hardware Setup

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 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4
PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#
PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A#
PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B#

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