MSI 915GVM-V User manual

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FCC-BRadio FrequencyInterferenceStatement
Thisequipment hasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaclassBdigitaldevice, pursuantto
part 15 of theFCC rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovidereasonableprotection against harmful
interferencewhen theequipment is operated inacommercialenvironment. Thisequipment generates, uses
and can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand, if not installed and used inaccordancewiththe instruction
manual, maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications. Operation of this equipment ina
residentialarea is likelytocauseharmfulinterference, inwhichcasethe userwillbe required tocorrect the
interferenceat his ownexpense.
Notice1
The changesormodificationsnot expresslyapprovedbythe partyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user sauthoritytooperatethe equipment.
Notice2
Shielded interfacecablesand A.C. powercord, if any, must be used inordertocomplywiththe emission
limits.
VOIRLANOTICEDNSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAU RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7131
This devicecomplieswithPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following twoconditions:
(1)this devicemaynot causeharmfulinterference, and
(2)this devicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation
G52-M7131X1

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Revision History
Revision Revision HistoryDate
V1.0First releaseof V-SerieswithIntelDecember2004
915GV/915GL/910GL/ICH6chipsets

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SafetyInstructions
1.Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2.Keep this UserManualforfuturereference.
3.Keep this equipment awayfromhumidity.
4.Laythis equipment on areliableflat surfacebeforesetting it up.
5.The openingson the enclosureareforairconvection henceprotectsthe equipment fromoverheating.
Donot coverthe openings.
6.Makesurethe voltage of thepowersourceandadjust properly110/220Vbeforeconnecting the
equipment tothe powerinlet.
7.Placethe powercordsuchawaythat peoplecan not step on it. Donot placeanything overthepower
cord.
8.AlwaysUnplug thePowerCordbeforeinserting anyadd-on cardormodule.
9.All cautionsand warningson the equipment shouldbe noted.
10.Neverpouranyliquidintothe opening that coulddamage orcauseelectricalshock.
11.Ifanyof the following situationsarises, get the equipment checkedbyaservicepersonnel:
-The powercordorplug is damaged.
-Liquidhaspenetrated intothe equipment.
-The equipment hasbeen exposed tomoisture.
-The equipment doesnot workwell oryou can not get it workaccording toUser Manual.
-The equipment hasdropped and damaged.
-The equipment hasobvioussign of breakage.
12.Donot leavethis equipment inan environment unconditioned, storage temperatureabove60°C (140°F),
it maydamage the equipment.

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TableofContents
English....................................................................1
Fran ais..................................................................17
Deutsch...................................................................33
体中文...................................................................49
體中文...................................................................63
日本語 ......................................................................77

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DIMM2 DIMM1
T: mouse
B: keyboard
T: Line-Out
B:Mic
Line-In
M:
JAUD1
CD1
Codec
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RTL8100C
ICH6
Intel
915GV/915GL/910GL
Chipset IDE1
PCI Slot1
PCI Slot2
CPUFAN1
SYS
FAN1
JPW1
FDD1
ATX1
JFP2
JFP1
USB3 CLR_CMOS1
USB2
JCOM1JCOM1
JCI1
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Introduction
Thankyouforchoosingthe915GVM-V/915GLM-V/910GLM-V (MS-7131v1.0)M-ATX
mainboard.The915GVM-V/915GLM-V/910GLM-V Seriesisbased onIntel
915GV/915GL/910GL&Intel ICH6chipsetsforoptimal systemefficiency. Designed tofit the
advancedIntel ®P4Prescott 533MHz/800MHzprocessorsinLGA775package, the
915GVM-V/915GLM-V/910GLM-VSeriesdeliversahighperformanceandprofessionaldesktop
platformsolution.
Layout

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Specifications
CPU
lSupportsIntel Pentium4Prescott LGA775processorsinLGA775package.
lSupportsuptoPentium43XX,5XX, 6XX &P4EE (Intel Pentium4ProcessorwithHT
TechnologyExtremeEdition)sequenceprocessororhigherspeed.
lSupportsIntel Hyper-ThreadingTechnology.
(Forthelatest information aboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.)
Chipset
lIntel 915GV/915GL/910GLchipset
-SupportsFSB533/800MHz(915GLsupportsFSB533MHzonly)
-SupportsAGP8X/4Xinterface.
-SupportsDDR 333/400memoryinterface.
-Integrated graphics controller.
lIntel ICH6chipset
-Hi-SpeedUSB (USB2.0)controller,480Mb/sec,8ports.
-4Serial ATA/150ports.
-2channel UltraATA66/100busMasterIDEcontroller.
-PCIMasterv2.3, I/OAPIC.
-SupportsbothACPIandlegacyAPMpowermanagement.
Main Memory
lSupportstwounbuffered DIMMof 2.6Volt DDR SDRAM.
lSupportsupto2GBmemorysizewithoutECC.
lSupportsdual channel DDR 333/400MHz.
(Fortheupdatedsupportingmemorymodules,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )
Slots
lOneAGR(AdvanceGraphics Riser)slotforcompatibleAGPVGAcards.
lTwoPCI2.332-bitPCIbusslots(support3.3v/5vPCIbusinterface).
lOneCNRslot.
On-Board IDE
lOneUltraDMA66/100IDEcontrollerintegrated in ICH6.
-SupportsPIO, BusMasteroperation modes
-Can connectup totwoUltraATAdrives.
lSerialATA/150controllerintegrated inICH6
-Upto150MB/sectransferspeeds.
-Can connectup tofourSerialATAdrives.

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On-BoardPeripherals
On-BoardPeripheralsincludes:
-1floppyportsupports2FDDswith360K,720K,1.2M,1.44Mand2.88Mbytes.
-1serialport,1VGAport, 1optional serial portconnectorJCOM1.
-1parallel portsupportsSPP/EPP/ECPmode.
-4USB2.0ports(Rear*4).
-3audio(Line-In/Line-Out/Mic)ports.
-1RJ-45LANJack.
Audio
lAC97linkcontrollerintegratedinIntel ICH6chipset.
l6-channelaudiocodecRealtekALC655.
-CompliancewithAC97v2.3Spec.
-Meet PC2001audioperformancerequirement.
LAN
lRealtek8100C
-IntegratedFast EthernetMACandPHYinonechip.
-Supports10Mb/sand100Mb/s.
-CompliancewithPCI 2.2.
-SupportsACPIPowerManagement.
BIOS
lThe mainboardBIOSprovides “Plug&Play”BIOSwhichdetectstheperipheraldevicesand
expansioncardsoftheboardautomatically.
lThe mainboardprovidesaDesktop Management Interface(DMI)functionthatrecordsyour
mainboardspecifications.
Dimension
luATXFormFactor:24.4cmx19.5cm.
Mounting
l6mountingholes.
Others
lSupportsPS2Keyboard/Mouse.
lHardwaremonitoristomonitorCPU stemperature/voltage.

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Rear Panel
The rearpanelprovidesthefollowing connectors:
HardwareSetup
ThischaptertellsyouhowtoinstalltheCPU,memorymodules,andexpansioncards,aswellas
howtosetupthejumperson themainboard.It alsoprovidestheinstructionson connectingthe
peripheral devices, suchasthemouse,keyboard,etc.Whiledoingtheinstallation,becarefulin
holdingthecomponentsandfollowtheinstallation procedures.
Central ProcessingUnit: CPU
The mainboardsupportsIntel Pentium4Prescott processor.ThemainboardusesaCPUsocket
called LGA775. Whenyou areinstalling theCPU,makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating.If you donothavetheCPUcooler, contactyourdealertopurchaseandinstallthem
beforeturningon thecomputer.
Forthelatest information aboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI RemindsYou...
Overheating
Overheatingwill seriouslydamagethe CPUandthesystem,always makesurethe coolingfan
can workproperlytoprotecttheCPUfromoverheating.
Overclocking
Thismainboardisdesignedtosupportoverclocking. However,pleasemakesureyour
componentsareable totoleratesuchabnormalsetting, while doingoverclocking.Anyattempt to
operatebeyondproduct specificationsisnotrecommended. Wedonotguarantee thedamages
orrisks caused byinadequateoperationorbeyondproduct specifications.
Memory Speed/CPUFSBSupportMatrix
Memory
FSB DDR 333 DDR 400
533MHz OK N/A
800MHz OK OK

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LGA775 CPUandCooler Installation (TheCPUClip isoptional)
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached onthetop toprevent
overheating.If you donothavethecooler, contactyourdealertopurchaseandinstallthem
beforeturningon thecomputer.Meanwhile,donot forgettoapplysomesilicon heattransfer
compoundon CPUbeforeinstallingthecoolerforbetterheatdispersion.
FollowthestepsbelowtoinstalltheCPU&coolercorrectly.Wronginstallation willcausethe
damagetoyourCPU&mainboard.
1.The CPUhasaland sidecoveron thebottomtoprotect theCPUcontactfromdamage.
Rotateit tomakethepin1indicator(yellowtriangle)intheleft-bottom
corner.Theavailabilityof itdependsontheCPUpacking.
2.TakeouttheaccompanyingCPUClip(shownintheright)and rotateit
forthesamedirectionastheCPU(Pin1indicatorisin theleft-bottom
corner).
3.Use2handstoremovethelandsidecover(if any). Pleasenotenot totouchthepins.
4.Align thetwopin 1indicators(thetriangleson theCPU&theCPUClip),and usetheCPU
CliptocliptheCPUup, pressingtheclipson bothsidestothecenter, asthearrows
shown.
5.The CPUhasaplasticcap on it toprotectthecontact fromdamage.Beforeyou have
installed theCPU, alwayscoverittoprotectthesocketpin.
6.Removethecap fromleverhingeside.Thepinsofsocket reveal.
7.Lift theloadleverupandopen theloadplate.
8.Correctlyalignthetriangleof CPUClipwiththeCPUchamfer, and
thesquareon theCPUCliptothehookofthesocket.
9.Useyourthumband themiddlefingerstopushtheclipstorelease
theCPU,thenpress downtheCPUwithyourindexfingertoallow
thewholemoduletobeinstalled ontotheCPUsocket.
10.The CPUisinstalledwell ontheCPUsocket.
11.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUisseated wellintothesocket, then
removetheCPUClipwith2fingers.Then covertheload plateonto
thepackage.
12.Press downtheloadleverlightlyontotheloadplate,andthen securetheleverwiththe
hookunderretention tab.
13.Align theholeson themainboardwiththecooler. Pushdownthecooleruntil itsfourclips
get wedgedintotheholesofthemainboard.
14.Press thefourhooksdowntofastenthecooler.Thenrotatethelockingswitch(refertothe
correctdirection markedon it)tolock thehooks.
15.Turnoverthemainboardtoconfirmthattheclip-endsarecorrectly
inserted.
Note:IfyouwanttouninstalltheCPU,alignthe4points(see Point8for
details)againandpushthecliptolift uptheCPU.

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MSI RemindsYou...
1.MakesureyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturningonyoursystem.
2.Check the information inPCHealthStatusof H/WMonitorinBIOSfortheCPU
temperature.
3.DonottouchtheCPUsocketpinstoavoid damage.
4.WheneverCPUisnot installed,always protect yourCPUsocketpinswiththeplasticcap
coveredtoavoid damage.
5.Pleasenotethat themating/unmating durabilityof theCPUis20cycles.Therefore, we
suggest youdo not plug/unplugtheCPUtoo often.
Memory
The mainboardprovidestwo184-pinunbuffered DDR266/ DDR333/ DDR400DDR SDRAM,
andsupportsthememorysizeupto2GB.Tooperateproperly,atleastoneDIMMmodulemust
beinstalled.(Fortheupdated supportingmemorymodules,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )
Installat least oneDIMMmoduleon theslots.Memorymodulescan beinstalled ontheslotsin
anyorder.You can install eithersingle-ordouble-sided modulestomeet yourownneeds.
Installing DDRModules
1.The DDRDIMMhasonlyonenotchon thecenterofmodule.Themodulewillonlyfit inthe
rightorientation.
2.InserttheDIMMmemorymoduleverticallyintotheDIMMslot.Then pushitinuntilthe
golden fingeron thememorymoduleisdeeplyinsertedinthesocket.
3.The plasticclipat eachsideoftheDIMMslot willautomaticallyclose.
Power Supply
The mainboardsupportsATXpowersupplyforthepowersystem.Beforeinsertingthepower
supplyconnector, alwaysmakesurethatallcomponents
areinstalled properlytoensurethatnodamagewillbe
caused.A300Worabovepowersupplyissuggested.
ATX24-PinPower Connector:ATX1
Thisconnectorallowsyoutoconnect an ATX24-pin
powersupply.ToconnecttheATX24-pinpowersupply,
makesuretheplugofthepowersupplyisinserted in the
properorientation andthepinsarealigned.Then push
downthepowersupplyfirmlyintotheconnector.
Notch
Volt

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SENSOR
Youmayusethe20-pinATXpowersupplyasyoulike.If you dliketousethe20-pinATXpower
supply,pleaseplugyourpowersupplyalongwithpin 1&pin13.Thereisalsoafoolproofdesign
on pin11,12, 23&24toavoidwronginstallation.
ATX12VPower Connector:JPW1
This12Vpowerconnectorisused toprovidepowertotheCPU.
FloppyDisk DriveConnector:FDD1
The mainboardprovidesastandardfloppydisk driveconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M, 1.44Mand2.88Mfloppy
disk types.
IDEConnector:IDE1
The mainboardhasa32-bit Enhanced PCI IDEandUltraDMA66/100controllerthatprovides
PIOmode0~4,BusMaster, andUltraDMA66/100function. Youcan connect uptofourharddisk
drives, CD-ROM, 120MBFloppyandotherdevices.
The firstharddriveshouldalwaysbeconnected toIDE1.IDE1canconnect aMasterandaSlave
drive.Youmust configuresecondharddrivetoSlave
modebysettingthejumperaccordingly.
MSI RemindsYou...
If youinstall twoharddisks ononecable, youmust configuretheseconddrivetoSlavemode by
setting itsjumper. Refertotheharddisk documentation suppliedbyharddisk vendorsforjumper
setting instructions.
SerialATAConnectors controlledbyIntelICH6:SATA1~SATA4
The SouthbridgeofthismainboardisIntel ICH6, whichsupportsfourserial
connectorsSATA1~SATA4. SATA1~SATA4aredual high-speed SerialATA
interfaceports. Eachsupports1st generationserialATAdataratesof 150MB/s.
FourconnectorsarefullycompliantwithSerial ATA1.0specifications.Each
SerialATAconnectorcanconnectto1harddiskdevice.
MSI RemindsYou...
Pleasedo not fold theserialATAcable in a90-degree angle, whichwill causetheloss of data
duringtransmission.
CD-In Connector:CD1
The connectorisforCD-ROMaudioconnector.
FanPower Connectors:CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1
The 4-pinCPUFAN1(processorfan)and3-pinSYSFAN1
(systemfan)support systemcoolingfanwith+12V.
CPUFAN1can supportthree-orfour-pinheadconnector.
Whenconnectingthewiretotheconnectors,alwaystakenotethat thered wireisthepositive
1
2
3
4
GND
12V
GND
12V

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andshouldbeconnectedtothe+12V,theblackwireisGround andshouldbeconnected toGND.
IfthemainboardhasaSystemHardwareMonitorchipseton-board, you must useaspecially
designedfan withspeedsensortotakeadvantageof theCPUfan control.
MSI RemindsYou...
Always consultthevendorsfortheproperCPUcoolingfan.
FrontPanel Connectors:JFP1/JFP2
The mainboardprovidestwofrontpanel connectorsforelectrical
connection tothefront panel switchesandLEDs. JFP1is
compliantwithIntelFrontPanel I/OConnectivityDesignGuide.
FrontPanelAudio Connector:JAUD1
The frontpanel audioconnectorallowsyoutoconnecttothefront panelaudio
andiscompliant withIntel ®FrontPanelI/OConnectivityDesignGuide.
MSI RemindsYou...
If youdonotwanttoconnecttothefrontaudio header,pins5&6,9&10have
tobe jumperedin ordertohavesignaloutputdirectedtotherearaudioports.
Otherwise,theLine-Out connectorontheback panelwill not function.
FrontUSBConnector:USB2/USB3
The mainboardprovidestwostandardUSB 2.0pin headersJUSB2&JUSB3. USB2.0technology
increasesdatatransferrateuptoamaximumthroughputof
480Mbps,whichis40timesfasterthan USB1.1, and isideal for
connecting high-speedUSB interfaceperipheralssuchasUSB
HDD, digitalcameras,MP3players,printers,modemsandthe
like.
MSI RemindsYou...
Pleasenotethat thepinsof VCC&GNDmustbe connected correctly, oritmaycausesome
damage
Serial PortConnector:JCOM1(Optional)
The mainboardoffersone9-pinmaleDINconnectorCOM1(ontherearpanel),and
oneoptional serial port JCOM1. Bothare16550Ahighspeedcommunication ports
that send/receive16 bytesFIFOs.You can attachaserialmouseorotherserial
devicedirectlytothem.
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Clear CMOSJumper:CLR_CMOS1
ThereisaCMOSRAMon boardthathasapower
supplyfromexternal batterytokeepthedataofsystem
configuration. WiththeCMOSRAM,thesystemcan
automaticallybootOSeverytimeitisturned on. If you
wanttoclearthesystemconfiguration,usetheCLR_CMOS1(ClearCMOSJumper)toclear
data. Followtheinstructionsintheimagetoclearthedata.
MSI RemindsYou...
YoucanclearCMOSbyshorting1-2pin while thesystemisoff. Thenreturnto2-3pin position.
Avoid clearingtheCMOSwhilethesystemison, whichwill damagethe mainboard.
AGR(Advance GraphicsRiser)Slot
The AGR(AdvanceGraphics Riser) slotisaspecial
design thatonlysupportscompatibleAGPVGA
cards.
CompatibleVGACardList MS-7131
No. VGACard
Vendor Model Name VGAChip VGAMemory Result Driver Ver.
1 Radeon 7500LERadeon DDR 64MB/SDRAM OK 6.13.10.6153
2 FireGL8700 FireGL8700 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.12.10.3051
3 Radeon 9000ProRadeon DDR 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
4 Radeon 9500 Radeon 9500 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
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ATI
Radeon 9700 Radeon 9700 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
6 AGP-V7700 Deluxe
GeForce2GTS 32MB/DDR SGRAM OK 6.1.7.7
7 V8440 GeForce4Ti4400 128MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
8
ASUS
V8460 Ultra GeForce4Ti4600 128MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
9 Creative 3D Blaster5
RX9700 Pro Radeon 9700 128MB/SGRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
10 Gladiac517SV GeForce4MX420 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
11 ELSA Gladiac528UltraGeForce4Ti4200 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
12 GeForce4MX460 64MB/DDR OK 6.6.8.1
13 GeForce4MX440T64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
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GAINWARD
GeForce4MX440 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1

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15 Winfast GeForce3 Titanium
500 TD 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
16 Winfast A170 THGeForce4MX 420 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
17
Leadtek
Winfast A250 TDGeForce44400 Ti 128MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
18 MS-8806 Nvidia RIVA TNT2 32MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
21 MS-8831 GeForceGTSPro 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
22 MS-8847 GeForce4MX 440
64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
23 MS-8851 GeForce3Ti200 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
24 MS-8852 GeForce2MX
100/200 32MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
25 MS-8860 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
26 MS-8861 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
27 MS-8870 GForce4Ti4200 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
28 MS-8872 GeForce4Ti4600 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
29 MS-8879 GeForce4Ti4200 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
30 MS-8883 GeForce4MX 460 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
31 MS-8888 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
32 MS-8889 GeForce4Ti4200 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
33 MS-8890 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
34 MS-8891 GeForce4MX 440 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
35 MS-8894 GeForce4Ti4200 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
36 MS-8895 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
37 MS-8900 GeForce4Ti4800 SE
128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
38 MS-8904 GeForceFX5800 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
39 MS-8948 GeForceFX5700 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.6.8.1
40
MSI
MS-8952 ATIRadeon 9250 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
41 NS GF4MX440 GeForce4MX 440 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
42 PixelViewMVGA-NBG25GA
GeForce4Ti4200 128MB/SDRAM OK 2.9.5.8
43 PowerColor
R92U-LC3 Radeon 9250 128MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458

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44 PowerColor
RV6DE-NB3 Radeon 7000 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.14.10.6458
45 XabrePro 64MB/SDRAM OK 6.13.10.3080
46 MillenniumSilverGeForce4MX 440 64MB/DDR OK 6.6.8.1
47
Triplex
SISSabre600Ultra64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.13.10.3080
48 VINIX VINIXVX-3340 XABRE400 64MB/DDR SDRAM OK 6.13.10.3080
Pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd_index.php forupdated
information.
PCI (PeripheralComponentInterconnect) Slots
The PCIslotsallowyoutoinsert theexpansion cardstomeetyourneeds. Whenaddingor
removing expansion cards,makesurethatyou
unplug thepowersupplyfirst. Meanwhile,readthe
documentation fortheexpansion cardtomakeanynecessaryhardwareorsoftwaresettingsfor
theexpansion card,suchasjumpers, switchesorBIOSconfiguration.
CNR (Communication Network Riser)Slot
The CNR slotallowsyoutoinsert theCNR expansioncards. CNR isaspeciallydesigned
network,audio,ormodemrisercardforATXfamilymotherboards.
Itsmain processingisdonethroughsoftwareandcontrolled bythe
motherboardschipset.
PCI InterruptRequestRouting
The IRQ,abbreviation of interrupt requestlineandpronouncedI-R-Q,arehardwarelinesover
whichdevicescansendinterrupt signalstothemicroprocessor.ThePCI IRQpinsaretypically
connected tothePCIbusINTA#~INT D#pinsasfollows:
Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4
PCISlot 1
INTB# INTC# INTD# INTA#
PCISlot 2
INTC# INTD# INTA# INTB#

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BIOSSetup
Poweron thecomputerandthesystemwillstart POST (PowerOnSelfTest)process.When the
messagebelowappearson thescreen,press <DEL>keytoenterSetup.
DEL:Setup
Ifthemessagedisappearsbeforeyourespondand you stillwishtoenterSetup, restartthe
systembyturning it OFF andOnorpressingtheRESETbutton.You mayalsorestart thesystem
bysimultaneouslypressing<Ctrl>,<Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
MainPage
Standard CMOSFeatures
Usethismenuforbasicsystemconfigurations, suchastime, dateetc.
Advanced BIOSFeatures
UsethismenutosetuptheitemsofAwardspecial enhancedfeatures.
AdvancedChipsetFeatures
Usethismenutochangethevaluesin thechipset registersandoptimizeyoursystem
performance.
IntegratedPeripherals
Usethismenutospecifyyoursettingsforintegrated peripherals.
PowerManagementSetup
Usethismenutospecifyyoursettingsforpowermanagement.
PNP/PCIConfigurations
Thisentryappearsif yoursystemsupportsPnP/PCI.
H/W Monitor
Thisentryshowsyourhardware&PChealthstatus.
Frequency/VoltageControl
Usethismenutospecifyyoursettingsforfrequency/voltagecontrol.

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LoadBIOSDefaults
UsethismenutoloadtheBIOSdefaultvaluesthatarefactorysettingsforsystemoperations.
SetPassword
Usethismenutoset password.
Save&ExitSetup
SavechangestoCMOSandexit setup.
ExitWithoutSaving
Abandonall changesand exitsetup.

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Frequency/VoltageControl
AdjustCPURatio
Thisitemallowsyou toadjusttheCPUratio. Settingrangeisfrom[8]to[50].
AutoDetectPCI Clk
Thisitemisused toautodetectthePCI slots.When setto[Enabled], thesystemwill remove
(turnoff)clocksfromemptyPCI slotstominimizetheelectromagneticinterference(EMI).
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
SpreadSpectrum
Whenthemotherboardsclockgeneratorpulses,theextremevalues(spikes)ofthepulses
createsEMI (ElectromagneticInterference).TheSpreadSpectrumfunction reducestheEMI
generatedbymodulatingthepulsessothatthespikesofthepulsesarereduced toflattercurves.
IfyoudonothaveanyEMIproblem,leavethesettingat[Disabled] foroptimal systemstability
andperformance.But if youareplagued byEMI, selectthedesiredrangeforEMI reduction.
RemembertodisableSpreadSpectrumfunction if you areoverclocking,becauseeven aslight
jittercan introduceatemporaryboostinclockspeedwhichmayjustcauseyouroverclocked
processortolockup.
CPUClock
Thisitemallowsyou toselecttheCPUFront SideBusclockfrequency(inMHz)andoverclock
theprocessorbyadjusting theFSBclocktoahigherfrequency.
MemoryVoltage
Adjusting theDDR voltagecanincreasetheDDR speed. However,anychangesmadetothis
setting maycauseastabilityissue, so changingtheDDR voltageforlong-termpurposeis
NOTrecommended.

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PCI ExpressVoltage
Thisfieldallowsyou toadjust thePCI Express voltageforbetterperformanceof yourPCI
Express whileoverclocking.However,anychangesmadetothissetting maycauseastability
issue, so changing thePCI Expressvoltageforlong-termpurposeisNOT recommended.

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LoadBIOSDefaults
Youcanloadthedefault valuesprovided bythemainboardmanufacturerforthestable
performance.
ForthecompleteBIOSintroductionandsetup,pleasevisitMSIwebsiteat
http://www.msi.com.tw.