MSi MS-7204 User Manual

945P Series

MS-7204 (v1.X mBTX Mainboard)

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Manual Rev: 1.0

Release Date: October 2005

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 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-7204

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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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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Card International Association.

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 homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver

updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw

com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php

† Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail]

& http://www.msi.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X October 2005

with Intel 945P & ICH7/ICH7R

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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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WEEE Statement

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CONTENTS

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

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

Technical Support...........................................................................................................iii

Revision History..............................................................................................................iii

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

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

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

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

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

Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-5

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

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

Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3

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

Memory.................................................................................................................2-7

Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM.....................................................................2-7

Memory Module Population Rules...............................................................2-7

Installing DDR2 Modules..............................................................................2-8

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9

BTX 24-Pin Power Connector: BTX1.........................................................2-9

BTX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1..........................................................2-9

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

Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10

IEEE 1394 Port............................................................................................2-10

Serial Port Connector: COM Port...............................................................2-11

USB Connectors.........................................................................................2-11

LAN (RJ-45) Jack......................................................................................2-12

Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-12

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-13

Connectors........................................................................................................2-14

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................................2-14

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1......................................2-14

Hard Disk Connector: IDE1.......................................................................2-15

FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1.................................................2-15

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Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4...........2-16

Video-In Connector: JVID1.......................................................................2-17

Front Line-In Connector: JL_IN1.............................................................2-17

SCART Output Connector: JSCA1.........................................................2-17

Front LCD Moduke Header: JFLCD........................................................2-18

Front Panel Connectors: JF_P1................................................................2-18

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2..................................................2-19

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-19

IEEE 1394 Connector: JFW1 (Optional)...................................................2-20

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-21

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-21

Slots....................................................................................................................2-22

PCI Express Slots (optional).....................................................................2-22

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-23

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Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting
Started

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 945P Series (MS-7204) v1.x
mBTX mainboard. The 945P Series mainboard is based on Intel
945P and Intel® ICH7/ICH7R chipset for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775
processor, the 945P Series mainboard delivers a high performance
and professional desktop platform solution.

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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

CPU

† Supports Intel

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Pentium 4/ Celeron D Prescott LGA775 processors (Prescott

and Smithfield) in LGA775 package.

† Supports 2005 Performance FMB CPU VR Design.
† Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control.
† Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX, 6XX & 8XX (Prescott and Smithfield)

Chipset

† Intel

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945P chipset

- Supports FSB 533/ 800/1066MHz.

- Supports PCI Express x16 graphics interface.

- Supports DDR2 533/667

† Intel

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ICH7/ICH7R chipset (optional)

- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports.

- 4 SATAII ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s.

- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.

- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.

- ACPI 2.0 Compliant.

- Serial ATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Matrix RAID. (for ICH7R)

- Integrated AHCI controller (ICH7R).

Main Memory

† Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDR2 SDRAM
† Supports up to 4GB memory size.
† Supports Dual channel DDR memory architecture.
† Supports DDR2 533/667 memory interface.

Slots

† One PCI Express x16 slot.
† One PCI Express x1 slots.
† Two 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
† The second PCI slot (PCI 2.2, in green color) supports 3 devices.

On-Board IDE

† One Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH7/ICH7R.

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.

† SATAII controller integrated in ICH7/ICH7R.

- Up to 300MB/sec transfer speed.

- Can connect up to four SATAII devices.

- Supports AHCI controller with SATA Raid 0, Raid 1 and Matrix Raid (ICH7R).

On-Board Peripherals

† On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

- 1 serial port

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 1 Line-In / Front-Out / Side Surround / Center Bass / Back Surround

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