MSI EFINITY Series User manual

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EFINITYseries
MS-7395(v1.X)Mainboard
G52-73951X2
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CopyrightNotice
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INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.2 Firstrelease December2007
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
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SafetyInstructions
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommendedbythe
manufacturer.
1. Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2. KeepthisUser’sManualforfuturereference.
3. Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
4. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurfacebeforesetting itup.
5. Theopeningsontheenclosureareforairconvectionhenceprotectstheequip-
ment fromoverheating.DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
6. Makesurethevoltageofthe powersourceandadjustproperly110/220Vbe-
foreconnectingtheequipmenttothepowerinlet.
7. Placethe powercordsuchawaythatpeoplecannotstepon it. Donotplace
anythingoverthepowercord.
8. AlwaysUnplug thePowerCordbeforeinsertinganyadd-oncardormodule.
9. All cautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
10. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopeningthatcoulddamage orcauseelectrical
shock.
11. If anyof thefollowing situationsarises, gettheequipmentcheckedbyaservice
personnel:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquid haspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeen exposedtomoisture.
†Theequipmenthasnotworkwelloryoucannotgetitworkaccording to
User’sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedand damaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600 C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
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FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement
Thisequipmenthasbeen
tested and found tocomply
withthe limitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15of the FCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable protection
againstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
usesand canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand used in accor-
dancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradiocommunications.
However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurin aparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful interferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning theequipmentoff and on,the useris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyone ormoreof themeasureslisted
below.
†Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
†Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.
†Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton acircuitdifferentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected.
†Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED ’INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7395
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
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WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement
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CONTENTS
CopyrightNotice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
RevisionHistory..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement........................................................iv
WEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)Statement....................................v
Chapter1.GettingStarted....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
PackingChecklist.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter2.HardwareSetup..................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-2
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-9
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Jumper................................................................................................................2-19
Slots....................................................................................................................2-20
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheLanguageMenu...........................................................................................3-4
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-5
TheSystemStatus..............................................................................................3-6
Cell Menu..............................................................................................................3-7
ChipsetSetting..................................................................................................3-10
BootSetting........................................................................................................3-17
PasswordSetting..............................................................................................3-18
Save&Exit.........................................................................................................3-19
AppendixARealtekALC888Audio....................................................................A-1
InstallationforWindows2000/XP......................................................................A-2
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19
AppendixBDualCoreCenter..............................................................................B-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................B-2
Main......................................................................................................................B-3
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DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................B-10
AppendixCJMicronRAID.....................................................................................C-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................C-2
JMicronRAIDBIOSUtility....................................................................................C-3
Installing Driver..................................................................................................C-11
JMicronRaid Configurer....................................................................................C-13
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyou forchoosing the EFINITYSeries(MS-7395
v1.X)ATXmainboard.The EFINITYSeriesmainboards
arebasedon Intel P35 &ICH9 chipsetsforoptimal
systemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced Intel
Core2Quad/Core2Duo/Pentium/Celeron LGA775
processor,theEFINITYSeriesdeliverahighperfor-
manceandprofessionaldesktopplatformsolution.
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1-2
MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel®Core2Quad/Core2Duo/Pentium/Celeronprocessorsinthe
LGA775 package
-SupportIntel®Yorkfield,Wolfdale
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.msi.
com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®P35chipset
-SouthBridge: Intel®ICH9Basechipset
MemorySupport
-DDR21066/800/667 SDRAM(8GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMMs(240pin/1.8V)
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCIELAN10/100/1000 Fast EthernetbyRealtek8111B
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoft VistaPremiumspec
IDE
-1IDEportbyJMicron JMB363
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-4SATAII portsbyICH9.
-2SATAII portsbyJMicronJMB363.
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto300MB/s
RAID
-SupportsRAID0, 1and JBODbyJMicron JMB363.(SATA5,
SATA6)
FDD
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
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Getting Started
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1serialport(COM1)
-1parallelportsupporting SPP/EPP/ECPmode
-4USB 2.0Ports
-1LANjack(10/100/1000)
-6flexibleaudiojacks
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-4USB 2.0pinheaders
-1CD-Inconnector
-1FrontPanelAudiopinheader
-1TPMpinheader(optional)
-1SPDIF-Outpinheader
-1Serialportconnector
-1ChassisIntrusion Switchpinheader
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16slot
-1PCI Expressx1slot
-4PCIslots
-Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-ATX (30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes
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EFINITYSeries
(MS-7395 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
Intel
ICH9
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1
D
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B
1
D
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A
2
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2
J
P
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SYSFAN1
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
Intel
P35
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
JB2
JB1
BATT
+
ALC888
RTL8111B
Top:mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top :
ParallelPort
Bottom:
COMport
Top:LAN Jack
Bottom:USB ports
USBports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
FDD1
JBAT1
JCI1
JUSB1
JCOM1
JUSB2
JSPI1
JUSB3 JUSB4
SATA5
SATA1
SATA3
IDE1
SATA6
SATA2
SATA4
JFP1 JTPM1(optional) JFP2
CD_IN1 JSPD1
JAUD1
CPUFAN1
JPW1
SuperI/O
FINTEK/F71882FG
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1-5
Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
FloppyCable
IDECable
Back IOShield
SATACable
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HardwareSetup
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.
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Quick ComponentsGuide
CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN1,
p.2-14
Back Panel,
p.2-10
JCOM1,
p.2-18
DDR2,
p.2-7
JPW1,
p.2-9
JPWR3,
p.2-9
IDE1,
p.2-12
SYSFAN3,
p.2-14
JB1,JB2,
p.2-19
JCI1,
p.2-14
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
SATA1~6,
p.2-13
JUSB1~4,
p.2-18
JTPM1(optional),
p.2-15
JFP1,JFP2,
p.2-16
JBAT1,
p.2-19
FDD1,
p.2-12
JSPD1,
p.2-15
CD-IN1,
p.2-17
JAUD1,
p.2-17
Slots,
p.2-20
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
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2-3
HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthelatest informationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=cpuform
Introduction toLGA775 CPU
Thesurfaceof LGA775 CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
malpasteon itforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriouslydamage the CPUand system.Always makesure
thecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotectthe CPUfromoverheating.Make
surethatyouapplyan even layerofthermalpaste(orthermaltape)between
the CPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
ReplaceingtheCPU
WhilereplacingtheCPU,alwaysturnofftheATXpowersupplyorunplug the
powersupply spowercordfromthegrounded outlet firsttoensurethe safety
ofCPU.
Overclocking
Thismainboardisdesigned tosupportoverclocking.However,pleasemake
sureyourcomponentsareabletotoleratesuchabnormalsetting,while
doing overclocking.Anyattempttooperatebeyond productspecificationsis
notrecommended. Wedonotguaranteethedamages orrisks caused
byinadequateoperation orbeyondproductspecifications.
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Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethe capfromleverhinge
side(asthe arrowshows).
1.TheCPUsockethasaplasticcapon
ittoprotectthe contactfromdamage.
BeforeyouinstalltheCPU,always
coverittoprotectthesocket pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
When youareinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile, do notforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Opentheloadlever.
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HardwareSetup
6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousing frame.
Besuretograspontheedgeof
theCPUbase.Notethatthe align-
mentkeysarematched.
8.Covertheload plateontothe
package.
7.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUis
seatedwell intothesocket. If not,
takeoutthe CPUwithpurevertical
motionand reinstall.
alignment
key
5.Lifttheloadleverup andopenthe
loadplate.
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10. Aligntheholeson themainboard
withtheheatsink.Pushdownthe
cooleruntilitsfourclipsget
wedged intothe holesofthe
mainboard.
12.Turnoverthe mainboardtocon-
firmthattheclip-endsarecor-
rectlyinserted.
11.Press thefourhooksdowntofas-
ten thecooler.Thenrotatethelock-
ing switch(refertothecorrectdi-
rectionmarkedonit)tolockthe
hooks.
9.Press downtheloadleverlightly
ontothe loadplate,and thense-
curetheleverwiththehookunder
retentiontab.
locking
switch
Important
1.Readthe CPUstatusinBIOS(Chapter3).
2. WheneverCPUisnot installed,always protect yourCPUsocketpinwiththe
plasticcap covered (showninFigure1)toavoiddamaging.
3.Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstration oftheCPU/
coolerinstallation only.The appearanceofyourmainboardmayvarydepend-
ingonthemodel you purchase.
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