MSI G52-72381X1, P965 Platinum User Giude
P965 Platinum Series
MS-7238 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-72381X1
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Copyright Notice
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release July 2006
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://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contact our technical staff at: http://support.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-7238
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 Geeting 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
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Dual Channel Memory Population Rules....................................................2-7
Memory Speed/ CPU FSB Support Matrix.................................................2-7
Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1......................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR2/ JPWR3............................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1........................................................................2-12
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA7...................................................2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, NBFAN1 & PWRFAN1..2-14
CD-In Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-14
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1...........................................................2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-15
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)...........................................2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2........................................................2-16
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3......................................2-17
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional)....................................................2-17
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D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1...............................................................2-18
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-19
Slots....................................................................................................................2-20
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots.......................2-20
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-20
PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
Control Keys................................................................................................3-3
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3
General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Features.............................................................................3-11
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-13
Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-16
PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-19
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-21
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-22
BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-26
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................................................3-27
Appendix A Introduction to DigiCell.................................................................A-1
Activating DigiCell................................................................................................A-2
Main......................................................................................................................A-3
Introduction:.................................................................................................A-3
H/W Diagnostic.....................................................................................................A-5
Communication.....................................................................................................A-6
Software Access Point.......................................................................................A-7
Terminology..................................................................................................A-7
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................A-8
WLAN Card Mode........................................................................................A-9
Live Update........................................................................................................A-10
MEGA STICK.......................................................................................................A-11
Basic Function............................................................................................A-11
Non-Unicode programs supported...........................................................A-13
Power On Agent................................................................................................A-15
Power On...................................................................................................A-15
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Power Off / Restart...................................................................................A-16
Start With....................................................................................................A-16
Auto Login..................................................................................................A-17
Appendix B Dual Core Center.............................................................................B-1
Activating Dual Core Center...............................................................................B-2
Main......................................................................................................................B-3
Introduction:.................................................................................................B-3
DOT (Dynamic OverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FAN Speed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
User Profile........................................................................................................B-10
Appendix C Intel ICH8R SATA RAID....................................................................C-1
ICH8R Introduction...............................................................................................C-2
BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................C-3
Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM...............................C-3
Installing Software..............................................................................................C-8
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000...........................................................C-9
Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console.............................................C-10
RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................C-14
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................C-15
Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................C-21
Missing Hard Drive Member......................................................................C-21
Failed Hard Drive Member.........................................................................C-21
Appendix D JMicron RAID Introduction............................................................D-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................D-2
RAID - Redundant Array of Independent Disks.........................................D-2
RAID 0 (Striping)..........................................................................................D-2
RAID 1 (Mirroring)........................................................................................D-2
JBOD (Concatenate)...................................................................................D-2
Creating and Deleting RAID sets with BIOS Utility............................................D-3
Creating RAID set........................................................................................D-4
Deleting RAID set.........................................................................................D-7
Revert HDD to non-RAID..............................................................................D-8
Slove Mirror Conflict....................................................................................D-9
Rebuild Mirror Drive.....................................................................................D-9
Installing the RAID Driver (For bootable RAID array)......................................D-10
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000.........................................................D-10
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JMicron Raid Configurer....................................................................................D-11
Installing JMicron Raid Configurer............................................................D-11
Viewing RAID Array Configurations........................................................D-11
Appendix E Realtek ALC883 Audio....................................................................E-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................E-2
Installation for Windows 2000/XP..............................................................E-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................E-4
Sound Effect................................................................................................E-5
Mixer.............................................................................................................E-8
Audio I/O.....................................................................................................E-12
Microphone................................................................................................E-16
3D Audio Demo...........................................................................................E-17
Information..................................................................................................E-18
Hardware Setup................................................................................................E-18
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Getting Started
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the P965 Platinum Series (MS7238 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P965 Platinum Series
mainboards are based on Intel® P965 & ICH8R chipsets
for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4/ Pentium D/ Core 2 Duo
processor, the P965 Platinum Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support*
- Intel® Pentium 4 and Pentium D processors in the LGA775 package.
- Supports Prescott, Cedar Mill, Smithfield, Presler, Core 2 Duo.
Supported FSB
- 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel® P965 chipset
- South Bridge: Intel® ICH8R chipset
Memory Support**
- DDRII 800/ 667/ 533 SDRAM
- 4 DDRII DIMMs (DDRII 800 supports up to 4 GB, DDRII 667/ 533
support up to 8 GB, 240pin / 1.8V)
LAN
- Supports 10/100/1000 PCI Express LAN by Realtek 8111B
IEEE 1394 (optional)
- Chip integrated by VIA VT6308 or VT6307
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
Audio
- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC883
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
IDE
- 1 IDE port by JMicron JMB361
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
SATA
- 6 SATA II ports by ICH8R
- 1 SATA II port by JMicron JMB361
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s
RAID
- SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 10 or RAID 5 mode by ICH8R
- SATA7 and IDE1 support RAID 0/ 1 or JBOD mode by JMB361
Floppy
- 1 floppy port
- Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
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Connectors
Back panel
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port.
- 1 Serial port
- 1 Parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 IEEE 1394 port
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports.
- 1 LAN jack (10/100/1000) by Realtek 8111B
- 5 flexible audio jacks
- 1 Optical SPDIF jack / 1 Coaxial SPDIF-out port
On-Board Pinheaders
- 1 D-BracketTM 2 pinheader
- 1 IrDA pinheader
- 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders
- 1 SPDIF_Out pinheader
Slots
- 1 PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 PCI Express Lite slot (PCI_E4, it is compatible with PCI Express x
4 transfer rate)
- 2 PCI Express x1 slots (these 2 PCI Express x 1 slots are sharing with
PCI_E4, and they will auto disable while card plugged into
PCI_E4)
- 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface, includes one orange
slot which supports 2 master for MSI special PCI function card (ex.
wireless LAN and bluetooth combo card.).
Form Factor
- ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm)
Mounting
- 9 mounting holes
* For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php
** For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.
msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php
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DIMM1DIMM2DIMM3DIMM
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Intel
RTL8111B
Intel
ICH8R
Mainboard Layout
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
1394 Port
SPDIF_Out (coaxial)
USB ports
T: LAN jack
B: USB ports
T:
Line-In
M:
Line-Out
B:
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS
-Out
B:SPDIF Out (optical)
JPWR3
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JPWR2
JIR1
I/O
Chip
FDD1
CPUFAN1
NBFAN1
P965
JPWR1
JDB1
1-4
PCI_E3
JSP1
ALC883
JAUD1JCD1
VIA
VT6307
PCI_E4
PCI 1
PCI 2
J1394_1
SYSFAN1
SATA7
JMicron
JMB361
JUSB1 JUSB2
IDE1
JCI1
JBAT1
SATA3
JUSB3
SATA6
P965 Platinum Series (MS-7238 v1.X) Mainboard
BATT
+
SATA2
SATA5
SATA1
SATA4
JFP1 JFP2
PWRFAN1
Packing Checklist
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
Power Cable
IEEE1394-Bracket
(Optional)
MSI Driver/Utility CD
Round Cable of
IDE Devices
Back IO Shield
SATA Cable (Optional)
D-Bracket 2
(Optional)
Round Cable of
Floppy Disk (Optional)
User’s Guide
* The pictures are for reference only. Your packing contents may vary depending on
the model you purchased.
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Hardware Setup
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
JPWR2, p.2-9
CPUFAN1,
p.2-14
CPU, p.2-3
DDRII DIMMs, p.2-7
JIR1, p.2-14
FDD1,
p.2-12
JPWR3,
p.2-9
NBFAN1,
p.2-14
PCIE x 1
Slots, p.2-20
PCIE x 16
Slots, p.2-20
JSP1, p.2-17
PCI Slots,
p.2-20
JAUD1, p.2-15
J1394_1,
p.2-15
JCD1, p.2-14
JPWR1,
p.2-9
JDB1, p.2-18
JCI1, p.2-16
JBAT1, p.2-19
JFP2, p.2-16
JFP1, p.2-16
PWRFAN1,
p.2-14
SATA1~6,
p.2-13
IDE1, p.2-12
SATA7, p.2-13
JUSB1~3, p.2-17
SYSFAN1, p.2-14
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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 processor in LGA 775 package. When you
are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them
before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. 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.
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 silicone
heat transfer compound 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. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer
to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget
to apply some silicon heat transfer compound 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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
locking
switch
Important
1.Check the information in H/W Monitor of BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU
temperature.
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. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.
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Memory
The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 800/ 667/ 533 DIMM slots.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php
DDRII
240-pin, 1.8V
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE
Dual Channel Memory Population Rules
Memory Speed/ CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
CPU FSB
DDRII 533 DDRII 667 DDRII 800
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
533 MHz OK
800 MHz OK OK OK
1066 MHz OK OK OK
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Installing DDRII 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 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
-DDRII modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDRII standard is
not backwards compatible. You should always install DDRII memory modules in the DDRII DIMM slots and DDR memory modules in the DDR DIMM
slots.
-In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the
same type and density in differentchannel DDR DIMM slots.
-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the DIMM1 first.
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Power Supply
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).
There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid
wrong installation.
13
JPWR1
24
1
12
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 NC
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
pin 13
pin 12
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR2/ JPWR3
This 12V power connector JPWR2 is
used to provide power to the CPU
8 5
4
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
JPWR2
1
PIN SIGNAL
5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V
This 12V power connector JPWR3 is
used to provide power to stable the
operation of graphics card.
1
PIN SIGNAL
1 5V
2 GND
3 GND
4 12V
JPWR3
Important
1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 450 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.
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Back Panel
Mouse
Parallel Port
LAN
L-In
RS-Out
Keyboard
Serial Port
1394
Port
S/PDIFOut
USB Ports
L-Out
Mic
CS-Out
S/PDIF-
Out
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
Parallel Port Connector
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Serial Port Connector
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.
Coaxial S/PDIF-Out connector
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable.
IEEE 1394 Port
The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to 1394 devices.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection
to single Local Area Network (LAN). You
Activity Indicator
(Left)
Link Indicator
(Right)
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 (blinking) 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 Connectors
The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching
USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
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.
Blue audio jack - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or
other audio devices. Or Side-Surround Out in 7.1 chan nel mode
Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Pink audio jack - Mic In, is a connector for microphones.
Black audio jack - Rear-Surround Out in 4-/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
Orange audio jack - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through a fiber cable.
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Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy
disk types.
FDD1
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1
The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 133 bus Master IDE controller that
supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can
connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices.
IDE1
IDE1
IDE can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure the second
hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
Important
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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Hardware Setup
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA7
SATA1~SATA7 are high-speed Serial ATAII interface ports. Each supports 2nd generation serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0
specifications. Each Serial ATAII connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.
SATA1SATA2SATA3
7
SATA1~ SATA7 Pin Definition
1
7
1
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 RXN
3 RXP 4 GND
5 TXN 6 TXP
7 GND
SATA5SATA6
7
SATA4
1
SATA7
Serial ATA cable
Connect to SATAII Ports
Take out the dust cover
and connect to the hard
disk devices
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.
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MS-7238 Mainboard
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, NBFAN1 & PWRFAN1
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. 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/ NB/
SYS fan control.
CONTROL
SENSOR
+12V
GND
CPUFAN1
+1 2V
SE NS OR
GND
SYSFAN1
GND
+12V
SENSOR
NBFAN1
PWRFAN1
GND
+12V
NC
Control
Important
1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website or
consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
CD-In Connector: JCD1
This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.
JCD1
GND LR
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1
The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the
setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
5
6
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JIR1
®
Pin Definition
Pin Signal
1 IRRX
1
2
2 IRTX
3 GND
4 VCC5
5 Key (no pin)
6 NC
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