Msi P45 Platinum Series user Manual

P45 Platinum Series

MS-7512 (V1.X) Mainboard

G52-75121XA

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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.

Trademarks

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marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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marks of AMD Corporation.

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Corporation.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release June 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 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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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 accor-

dance 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-7512

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

English......................................................................................................................En-1

Specifications....................................................................................................En-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU...........................................................................En-5

Memory...............................................................................................................En-7

Connectors, Jumpers, Slots.............................................................................En-9

Back Panel........................................................................................................En-17

LED Status Indicators......................................................................................En-19

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................En-22

Software Information......................................................................................En-26

Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1

Spezifikationen..................................................................................................De-2

Hauptprozessor: CPU.......................................................................................De-5

Speicher.............................................................................................................De-7

Anschlüsse, Steckbrücken und Slots.............................................................De-9

Hinteres Anschlusspaneel.............................................................................De-17

LED Statusdikatoren........................................................................................De-19

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................De-22

Software-Information......................................................................................De-26

Français.....................................................................................................................Fr-1

Spécificités.........................................................................................................Fr-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU............................................................................Fr-5

Mémoire...............................................................................................................Fr-7

Connecteurs, Cavaliers, Slots..........................................................................Fr-9

Panneau Arrière...............................................................................................Fr-17

Indicateurs du statut de LED...........................................................................Fr-19

Configuration du BIOS......................................................................................Fr-22

Information de Logiciel.....................................................................................Fr-26

Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1

Характеристики ...............................................................................................Ru-2

Центральный процессор (CPU).....................................................................Ru-5

Память ..............................................................................................................Ru-7

Коннекторы, перемычки, разъемы..............................................................Ru-9

Задняя панель ...............................................................................................Ru-17

Световые индикаторы .................................................................................Ru-19

Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................Ru-22

Сведения о программном обеспечении ...................................................Ru-26

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P45 Platinum

User’s Guide

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MS-7512 Mainboard

Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core
Celeron® processors in the LGA775 package

- Support Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale

- Support Conroe family and up

* (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

TM

2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentinum® Dual-Core and

Supported FSB

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

* (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® P45 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R chipset

Memory Support

- 4 DDR2 DIMMs support DDR2 1200**(OC) / 1066 / 800 (16GB
Max)

(To support 16GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel website.)
**(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/ALC888T

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

- Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spec

- Supports VoIP Card (only for ALC888T)

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IDE

- 1 IDE port (only for Jmicron 363)

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by ICH10R

- 2 SATA II port by Jmicron 363

- 1 eSATA II port by Jmicron 363

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

RAID

- Supports Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/1/5/10)
by ICH10R

1394

- Supports 1394 by Jmicron 381

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 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers)

- 6 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 LAN jack

- 6 flexible audio jacks

- 1 1394 port (optional)

- 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out (optional)

- 1 Clear CMOS button

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 1394 pinheader (optional)

- 1 chasis intrusion connector

- 1 SPDIF-out pinheader

- 1 CD-in connector

- 1 front audio pinheader

- 1 front panel connector

- 1 serial pinheader

- 1 TPM Module connector

- 1 GreenPower Genie connector

TPM

- Supports TPM

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Slots

- 2 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 spec

a. for CrossFire mode, please install both graphics cards on both

PCIE x16 slots

b. to use 2 PCIE x16 slots, the PCIE x 16 lanes will auto arrange

from x16/ x0 to x8/ x8

- 2 PCI Express x 1 slots

- 2 PCI slots

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm)

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

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USB ports,

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Clear
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LAN,

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Button,

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Mouse/
Keyboard,

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POWER1,
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Optical S/PDIF-out,

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SYSFAN2,
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SYSFAN1,
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eSATA Port,

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CPU,

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USB ports,

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JCI1,
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CPUFAN1,
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JPWR1,
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PCI_E,
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PCI,

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JAUD1,
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JTPM1,

JCD1,

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JSPDO1,
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JFP1,2,
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RESET,
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Quick Components Guide of P45 Platinum Series

(MS-7512 v1.X) Mainboard

RS-Out

L-In

L-Out

Mic

Audio,

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SS-Out

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Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket 775 for easy CPU installation. 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.

Replaceing 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 inad-

equate operation or beyond product specifications.

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CPU & Cooler Installation Procedures for Socket 775

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

2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side.

3. The pins of socket reveal.

4. Open the load lever.

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

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.

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

8. Cover the load plate onto the package.

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

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

11.Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the
locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the
hooks.

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

alignment key

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the
plastic cap covered 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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Memory

1

2

3

Installed

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

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DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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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.

Important

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

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

Volt

Notch

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.

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Connectors, Jumpers, Slots

Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. The CPU FAN supports
Smart FAN function. When connect 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 fan control.

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Control

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CPU FAN

SENSOR or NC

+12V

GND

SYS FAN/ NB FAN/

POWER FAN

Important

1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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

3. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

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

IDE connector

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 docu-
mentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connector

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

Important

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

Front Panel Connectors

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Power

2
1

LED

+

HDD
LED

-

JFP1

Power
Switch

-

+

-

+

Reset
Switch

10

9

2
1

Speaker

­+

Power
LED

JFP2

+

-

8
7

IEEE1394 Connector (Green)

This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394
bracket.

IEEE1394 Bracket

(Optional)

Ground

TPB-

Cable power

Ground

TPA-

2

1

10
9

TPA+

TPB+

Ground

Key (no pin)

Cable power

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CD-In Connector

This connector is provided for external audio input.

GND

R

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Front Panel Audio Connector (Azalia Spec)

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

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MI C _ L

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S/PDIF-Out Connector

This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.

SPDIF_out

VCC

GND

SPDIF Bracket (Optional)

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Front USB Connector (Yellow)

This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con­necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3

players, printers, modems and the like.

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

2

1

USBOC

VCC

USB1-

USB1+

GND

10

9

VCC

GND

USB0-

USB0+

Key (no pin)

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened,
the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and
show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS
utility and clear the record.

1

CINTRU

GND

Serial Port Connector

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

SIN

DSR

2
1

DCD

10
9

RI

RTS CTS

SOUT DTR

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GreenPower Genie Connector

This connector connects to GreenPower Genie (optional). Please refer to the GreenPower
Genie manual for more details and usages.

J2

TPM module Connector

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please
refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

3V dua l / 3V _ST B

VC C3

SIR Q

VC C5

Ke y(n o pin )

GN D

GN D

2
1

LCLK

14

13

LAD0

LAD1

LAD2

LAD3

LR ST#

LF RA ME #

Hardware Overclock FSB Jumpers

You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the jumpers
JB1 and JB2. Follow the instructions below to set the FSB.

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1

JB2
JB1

1 3

Default

1 3

200->266 MHz

1 3

200->333 MHz

1 3 1 3

266->333 MHz

200->400 MHz

266->400 MHz

333->400 MHz

Important

Overclocking may cause system instability or crash during boot, then please
set to the default jumper setting.

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Clear CMOS Jumper

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an 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, set the
jumper to clear data.

1 3

1

Keep Data

1 3

Clear Data

Important

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

Power Button

This power button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or
turn-off the system.

Reset Button

This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.

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Power Supply Attachment

Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are
installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. All power connectors on

the mainbnoard have to connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to
ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

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.

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+3.3V

+12V
+12V
5VSB

PWR OK

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND
+3.3V
+3.3V

GND
+5V
+5V
+5V
NC
GND
GND
GND
PS-ON#
GND

-12V
+3.3V

1

13

ATX 12V Power Connector (2x4-Pin)

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

8

4

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GND

+12V

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ATX 12V Power Connector (1x4-Pin)

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the graphics card.

GND

5V

12V

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.

The PCI Express 2.0 x16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate.

The PCI Express x1 supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

PCI Express x16 Slots support up to
PCI Express 2.0x16 speed (PCI_E1 & PCI_E4)

White PCI Express x 1 Slot supports
PCI Express x1 speed (PCI_E2 & PCI_E3)

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that
comply with PCI specifications.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power
supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure
any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as
jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

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Back Panel

Mouse/Keyboard

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

PS/2 Mouse connector (Green/ 6-pin female)

PS/2 Keyboard connector (Purple/ 6-pin female)

1394 Port

The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

LAN

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can
connect a network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange 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.

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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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External SATA Port

This eSATA (External Serial ATA) port is used to connect the external SATA device. You
can also use the optional external SATA cable to connect SATA device and eSATA port.

Clear CMOS Button

The CMOS RAM onboard 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 button
to clear data. Press the button to clear the data.

Important

Make sure that you power off the system before clearing CMOS data.

Optical S/PDIF-out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

Audio Port Connectors

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of
the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio
devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

MIC (Pink) - Mic In, 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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LED Status Indicators

LED5

LED6

LED9

LED12,13

LED14,10

LED15,11

LED21,22,23,24,25

LED27

LED26

LED3

LED16

LED28

LED29

LED1

LED2

LED4

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Name Status

LED16 Lights when system is on standby mode.

LED3 Lights when system is power-on.

LED1 Lights when PCI_E1 slot is functional.

LED2 Lights when PCI_E2 slot is functional.

LED4 Lights when PCI_E3 slot is functional.

LED5 Lights when PCI_E4 slot is functional.

LED6 Lights when PCI1 slot is functional.

LED9 Lights when PCI2 slot is functional.

LED21 Lights when CPU is in 5 phase power mode.

LED22 Lights when CPU is in 4 phase power mode.

LED23 Lights when CPU is in 3 phase power mode.

LED24 Lights when CPU is in 2 phase power mode.

LED25 Lights when CPU is in 1 phase power mode.

LED26 Lights when memory is in 2 phase power mode.

LED27 Lights when memory is in 1 phase power mode.

LED28 Lights when North Bridge is in 1 phase power mode.

LED29 Lights when North Bridge is in 2 phase power mode.

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LED 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

These four LEDs allow users to identify system problems through 16 various combina­tions of LED signals.

English

Red

LED Signal

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LED12 LED13

LED8 LED7

LED14 LED10

LED15 LED11

Green

Description

System Power ON
The D-LED will hang here if the
processor is damaged or not in­stalled properly.

Early Chipset Initialization

Memory Detection Test
Testing onboard memory size. The
D-LED will hang if the memory mod­ule is damaged or not installed
properly.

Decompressing BIOS image to RAM
for fast booting.

Initializing Keyboard Controller.

Group4

Group3

Group2

Group1

LED Signal

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Description

Initializing Video Interface
This will start detecting CPU clock,
checking type of video onboard. Then,
detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On
This will start showing information
about logo, processor brand name,
etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory
Testing base memory from 240K to
640K and extended memory above
1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller
This will initialize IDE drive and
controller.

Group4

Testing VGA BIOS

Group3

This will start writing VGA sign-on

Group2

message to the screen.

Group1

Processor Initialization

Group4

This will show information regarding

Group3
Group2

the processor (like brand name, sys-

Group1

tem bus, etc...)

Group4
Group3

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

Group2
Group1

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller

Group4
Group3

This will initialize Floppy Drive and

Group2

controller.

Group1

Boot Attempt

Group4
Group3

This will set low stack and boot via

Group2

INT 19h.

Group1

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Group3

Operating System Booting

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MS-7512 Mainboard

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides basic information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:

* An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests

you to run BIOS SETUP.

* You want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under con­tinuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may
be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS
version. It is usually in the format:

A7512IMS V1.0 010108 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX.

2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

6th refers to the Chipset vender as A = ATi, I = Intel, V = VIA, N = Nvidia, U = ULi.

7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

010108 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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