MSi P45, P43, G45 User Manual

P45 Neo/ G45Neo

/ P43 Neo Series

MS-7519 (v1.X) Mainboard

G52-75191X1

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Copyright Notice

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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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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X April 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=service

Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw

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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 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-7519

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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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

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

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

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

Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5

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

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

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

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

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

Connectors........................................................................................................2-12

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19

Slots....................................................................................................................2-20

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2

The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4

Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6

Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-13

Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-15

H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-18

BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-19

Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-24

Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio...................................................................A-1

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................A-2

Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4

Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19

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Appendix B Dual Core Center..............................................................................B-1

Activating Dual Core Center...............................................................................B-2

Main......................................................................................................................B-3

DOT (Dynamic OverClocking).............................................................................B-5

Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6

Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7

FAN Speed...........................................................................................................B-8

Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9

User Profile........................................................................................................B-10

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the P45 Neo/ G45 Neo/ P43
Neo Series (MS-7519 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P45
Neo/ G45 Neo/ P43 Neo Series mainboards are based
on Intel® P45/ G45/ P43 & ICH10 chipsets for optimal
system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel

Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium
Dual-Core and Celeron Dual-Core LGA775

processor, the P45 Neo/ G45 Neo/ P43 Neo Series de­liver a high performance and professional desktop plat­form solution.

®

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual­Core and Celeron Dual-Core processors in the LGA775 package

- Intel® next generation 45 nm Multi-core CPU

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

Supported FSB

- 1600* (OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® P45/ G45/ P43 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 chipset

Memory Support

- 4 DDR2 DIMMs support DDR2 1066/ 800/ 667 SDRAM (240pin / 1.
8V / 16GB Max)

(For more information on compatible components, please visit

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

LAN

- Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C

Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

- Meets Microsoft Vista Premium spec

IDE

- 1 IDE port by JMicron JMB 368

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by ICH10 (SATA1~6)

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s

1394 (optional)

- Supports 1394 by JMicron JMB381

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FDD

- 1 floppy port

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

Connectors

Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 Parallel port

- 1 Serial port

- 1 VGA port (for G45 only)

- 4 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 LAN jack (10/100/1000)

- 6 flexible audio jacks

- 1 1394 port (optional)

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 4 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 1394 pinheader (optional)

- 1 chassis intrusion connector

- 1 SPDIF-out pinheader

- 1 CD-in connector

- 1 front audio pinheader

- 1 TPM Module connector (optional)

- 2 Hardware Overclock FSB jumpers (JB1 & JB2)

TPM (optional)

- Supports TPM

Slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot, supports up to PCI Express 2.0 x16 speed

- 2 PCI Express x1 slots

- 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 22.0cm)

Mounting

- 6 mounting holes

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BATT

IDE 1SYSFAN

2

DIMM1DIMM3DIMM2DIMM

4

SYSFAN1

CPUFAN1

FDD 1

JCD1

JSP1

JTPM1

(optional)

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse
Bottom:
keyboard

Parallel port
Bottom:
COM port
VGA port(for G45)

Top: 1394(optional)
Bottom: USB ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports

T:

Line-In

M:

Line-Out

B:

Mic

T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out

RTL8111C

I/O

Chip

JPWR2

JB2
JB1

PCI _E1

PCI _E2

PCI _E3

PCI 1

P45/G45/P43

Intel

ICH10

JMicron
JMB368

SATA1

JPWR 1

JCI1

SATA3

SATA5

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ALC888

PCI 2

JMicron
JMB381

PCI 3

JAUD1

(optional)

P45 Neo/ G45 Neo/ P43 Neo Series

(MS-7519 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

+

SATA6

SATA4

JUSB4

JFP2

SATA2

JUSB1

JUSB3

JUSB2

JFP1

JBAT1

Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

User’ s Guide

and Quick Guide

* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased.

MSI Driver/Utility CD

SATA Cable

Back IO Shield

IDE Cable

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components.

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Quick Components Guide

Back Panel,
p.2-10

PCIE,

p.2-20

PCI,

p.2-20

JB1/JB2,

p.2-19

JPWR2, p.2-9

CPU, p.2-3

CPUFAN1,

p.2-14

SYSFAN1,

p.2-14

DDR2 DIMMs,

p.2-7

JPWR1,

p.2-9

IDE1,

p.2-12

SYSFAN2,

p.2-14

JCI1, p.2-14

SATA,

p.2-13

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JAUD1,

p.2-17

JCD1,

p.2-16

JSP1,

p.2-15

FDD1,

p.2-12

JBAT1, p.2-19

J1394_1,

p.2-15

JTPM1,

p.2-17

JUSB1~4,

p.2-18

JFP1, JFP2

p.2-16

Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent
overheating. 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://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=cpuform

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.

Replacing 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 inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.

Alignment Key Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some ther­mal paste on it for better heat
dispersion.

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal

paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap on
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.

3.The pins of socket reveal.

2.Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).

4.Open the load lever.

Important

1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.

2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.

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

7.Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.

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.

alignment

key

8.Cover the load plate onto the
package.

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9.Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then se­cure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.

11.Press the four hooks down to fas-

ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock­ing switch (refer to the correct di­rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks.

locking

switch

10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.

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

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the
plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) 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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2

Installed

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.

tw/index.php?func=testreport

DDR2

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin56x2=112 pin

Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under
Dual-Channel mode.

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

Empty

Important

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

standard 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.

- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be

detected up to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB
memory module.

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Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module 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. The plastic
clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module
is properly seated.

Important

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

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot
clips at the sides.

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Volt

Notch

Power Supply

Hardware Setup

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1

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 (refer to the image at the right hand).

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

JPWR1

12

1

24

13

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V

ATX 4-pin Power Connector: JPWR2

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

JPWR2

4

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Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

pin 13

pin 12

Important

1. Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power sup­plies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 400 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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Back Panel

Mouse

Keyboard

Parallel Port

Serial Port USB Port

VGA Port
(for G45)

(optional)
1394 Port

LAN

USB Port

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out

Mouse/Keyboard

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

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

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.

VGA Port (for G45)
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

1394 Port (optional)
The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

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

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LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection
to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can con-

Green / OrangeYellow

nect a network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Yellow 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.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate be­tween audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or

other audio devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

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

IDE Connector: IDE1

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 master / 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: SATA1~6

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

SATA1 SATA5

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA6

Important

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

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