MSI 915PM User manual

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G52-M7033X1
MS-7033 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard
915PM/915GM/915GVM/910GLM

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: June 2004
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7033
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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RevisionHistory
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X June 2004
with Intel 915P/915G/915GV/
910GL & ICH6

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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 equip-
ment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore 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:
hThe power cord or plug is damaged.
hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
hThe 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.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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.
hVisit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
hContact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started...................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2
Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4
Packing Contents ...............................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................. 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................ 2-3
Introduction of LGA 775 CPU .....................................................................2-3
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation ................................................................ 2-4
Memory ...............................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................................2-7
DIMMModuleCombination .......................................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................................2-8
Power Supply.....................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 .........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
VGA Connector (optional) .......................................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors....................................................................................... 2-11
IEEE1394 Port (optional)........................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (optional) ....................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors.............................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................2-13
Connectors .......................................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/SYS_FAN1.................2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 (optional) ........................................2-15
Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1 & SATA2........................................2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2.....................................................2-17

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CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 .....................................................2-18
Serial Port Connector: JCOM2 .................................................................2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................2-19
SPDIFConnector: JSPD1..........................................................................2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors: JFW1 (optional) .................................................2-21
Jumpers ............................................................................................................2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ....................................................................2-21
Slots ..................................................................................................................2-22
PCI Express Slots .....................................................................................2-22
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-23
PCI Interrupt Request Routing..................................................................2-23
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .................................................................................................... 3-2
Control Keys ...............................................................................................3-2
Getting Help ................................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features.................................................................................. 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................................. 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 3-11
Integrated Peripherals......................................................................................3-14
Power Management Setup ..............................................................................3-19
PNP/PCIConfigurations ....................................................................................3-21
H/W Monitor ......................................................................................................3-22
Frequency/Voltage Control..............................................................................3-24
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .................................................................3-26
Set Supervisor/User Password......................................................................3-27
Chapter 4. Introduction to VIA VT6410 IDE RAID............................................. 4-1
Introduction .........................................................................................................4-2
RAID Basics................................................................................................4-2
RAID 0 (Striping).........................................................................................4-2
RAID 1 (Mirroring)....................................................................................... 4-3
JBOD (Spanning)........................................................................................ 4-3
BIOS Configuration.............................................................................................4-4
Create Disk Array .......................................................................................4-5
Delete Disk Array........................................................................................ 4-8
Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive......................................................... 4-9
Select Boot Array .....................................................................................4-10

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View Serial Number of Hard Drive ..........................................................4-10
Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array ................................................................ 4-11
Rebuild Broken RAID 0/0+1 Array ...........................................................4-12
Installing Software ...........................................................................................4-14
Install Driver in Windows XP/2000 ..........................................................4-14
Installation of VIA IDE RAID Utility ............................................................4-15
Using VIA RAID Tool .........................................................................................4-18
Chapter 5. Introduction to CMI 9880L Audio Codec ......................................5-1
Installing the Audio Codec Driver ...................................................................... 5-2
Software Configuration ..................................................................................... 5-3
Main Setting ................................................................................................5-3
Mixer ...........................................................................................................5-8
Device Setting .......................................................................................... 5-11
Effect ........................................................................................................5-12
Information ................................................................................................5-12

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the 915PM/915GM/915GVM/
910GLM (MS-7033) v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The 915PM/915GM/
915GVM/910GLM mainboard is based on Intel®915P/G/GV/GL and
Intel®ICH6 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the
advanced Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott (LGA775)processor, the
915PM/915GM/915GVM/910GLM mainboard delivers a high per-
formance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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MS-7033 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott (LGA775) processors in LGA775 package
hSupports 533MHz, 800MHz FSB
hSupports 2004 Performance FMB CPU VR Design
hSupports 3 or 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hIntel®915P/915G/915GV/910GL Chipset
- Supports 533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus (910GL supports
533 MHz only)
- Supports PCI Express x16 interface (not available for 915GV/910GL)
- Supports DDR 333/400 memory interface
- Integrated Intel GMA 900 graphic controller with ADD2 interface support
(not available for 915P)
hIntel®ICH6 chipset (609 mBGA)
- High Definition Audio interface
- Supports PCI Express x1 interface
- 2 Serial ATA Host Controllers
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- Supports SMBus 2.0
Main Memory
hSupports two 64-bit wide DDR data channels
hAvailable bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s (DDR 400) for single-channel mode and
6.4 GB/s (DDR 400) for dual-channel mode
hSupports 128MB, 256MB or 512MB DDR technologies
hSupports only x8, x16 DDR devices with 2-bank
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
hOne PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
(not available for 915GV/910GL)
hOne PCI Express x1 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
hTwo 32-bit v2.2 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
On-Board IDE
hOne IDE controller on the ICH6 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus
Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes
hAn IDE controller on the VIA VT6410 chipset with a channel (supports 2 IDE
devices) provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100/
133 operation modes. (With Raid 0,1 support) (optional)

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hSupport 2 Serial ATA ports
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports, Com1 on Rear IO, Com2 via pin header(IO bracket is optional)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Surround Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker
Out / Surround Back Speaker Out
- 8 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack (optional)
- 2 * 1394 ports (optional)
On-board LAN (optional)
hRealtek 8100C / 8110S / 8110SB (optional)
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s for 8100S/SB only)
- Compliance with PCI 2.2
- Supports ACPI Power Management
Audio
h8 channels (HDA) audio codec
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement
- Can support SPDIF Out via bracket only (optional)
1394 (optional)
hSupports up to 2 * 1394 ports, one 6-pin 1394 connector on rear I/O, the other is
supported by onboard pinheader. Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
hControlled by VIA 6307 chipset
BIOS
h4Mb FWH
hProvides DMI2.0, WfM2.0, WOL, WOR, and SMBus for system management
Mounting and Dimension
hM-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (W) x 24.5 cm (L)
h6 mounting holes

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MS-7033 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
915PM/915GM/GVM/910GLM
(MS-7033) v1.X M-ATX Mainboard
SYS_F1
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
Intel
915P/915G/
915GV/910GL
JPW1
SATA1
SATA2
JCD1
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:Surround
M:Center/Subwoofer
B:SurroundBack
Winbond
W83627THF
VIA
VT6410
(optional)
ICH6
BATT
+
DIMM2
DIMM1
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI -Ex1
PCI-Ex16
IDE1
FDD1
IDE 2
(
optional
)
JFP1
JBAT1
JFP2
JFW1(optional)JAUD1
JSPD1
JUSB1
JCOM2
JUSB2
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T:IEEE1394(optional)
B:USB port
ATX1
BIOS
T: LAN jack (optional)
B: USB ports
Top :Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM port
VGA port (optional)
VIA
VT6307
(optional)
RTL8100C/
8100S/8100SB
- (optional)
HDA8ch
Codec

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Getting Started
Packing Contents
MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD
User’s Guide
Back IO Shield

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,
and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the
mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph-
eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-
nents and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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MS-7033 M-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
IDE2, p.2-15
(optional)
JFP2, p.2-17
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
CPUF_FAN1
CPUF_FAN2,
p.2-14
JFP1, p.2-17
PCI Slots 2/3,
p.2-22
JUSB1
JUSB2,
p.2-19
JAUD1, p.2-18 SATA1
SATA2,
p.2-16
SYSFAN1,p.2-14
JCOM2, p.2-19
JBAT1,
p.2-21
JPW1, p.2-9
PCI Express x1,
p.2-22
PCI Express x16,
p.2-22
JSPD1, p.2-20
FDD1, p.2-14
IDE1,p.2-15
ATX1, p.2-9
JCD1, p.2-18
JFW1,
p.2-20
(Optional)
CPU, p.2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium 4 / Celeron DTM (LGA775) processor.
The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU,
make sure to install the heat sink/cooler to prevent overheating. If you do
not have the CPU, 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.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnor-
mal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond
product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee
the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or be-
yond product specifications.
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some sili-
cone heat transfer compound on
it for better heat dispersion.
Introduction of LGA 775 CPU
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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2. Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
1. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Always cover it to protect the socket
pin until you are going to install the
CPU.
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink/
cooler fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the
heat sink/cooler fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning
on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer com-
pound on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heatsinking.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooling fan correctly. Wrong
installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
4. Open the load lever.3. The pins of socket reveal.

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Hardware Setup
6. After confirming the CPU direction
for correction mating, put down
the CPU in the socket housing
frame. Be sure to grape on the
edge of the substrate. Note that
the alignment keys are matched.
8. Rotate the load plate onto the
package.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with purely verti-
cal motion and reload it again.
alignment
key
5. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

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10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink first. Pull down
the fan/heatsink until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the
mainboard.
12.Turn over the mainboard to con-
firm that the clip-ends are cor-
rected inserted.
locking
switch
11. Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the fan. Then rotate the lock-
ing switch (refer to the correct di-
rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks again.
9. Engage the load while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate, and
then secure the lever with the hook
under retention tab.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Confirm if your CPU heatsink/cooler is firmly installed before
turning on your system.
2. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in
BIOS (refer to p.3-20 for details) for the CPU temperature.
3. Make sure that the CPU socket pins are not turned up or pressed
down.

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Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install DDR266/
333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~2)
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the
rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts
used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM
modules used by SDR SDRAM.

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Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will
only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in
until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-
sided modules in any order to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
S: Single Side D: Double Side
Slot Memory Module TotalMemory
DDR 2
(Bank 2 & 3) S/D 64MB~1GB
Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB
DDR 1
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 64MB~1GB
Volt Notch
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in-
serted in the socket.