MSI G31M3-F - Motherboard - Micro ATX User manual

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G31M3 series
MS-7528(v1.X)Mainboard
G52-75281X1
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CopyrightNotice
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guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 Firstrelease January2008
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=faqIndex
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/
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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-7528
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)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-9
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19
Slots...................................................................................................................2-20
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-9
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................................3-12
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-14
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-16
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-17
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-21
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-22
AppendixADualCoreCenter.............................................................................A-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................A-2
Main......................................................................................................................A-3
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................A-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................A-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................A-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................A-8
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Temperature.........................................................................................................A-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................A-10
AppendixBIntelICH7RSATARAID......................................................................B-1
ICH7RIntroduction...............................................................................................B-2
BIOSConfiguration..............................................................................................B-3
Installing Software..............................................................................................B-9
RAIDMigrationInstructions...............................................................................B-15
DegradedRAIDArray........................................................................................B-22
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosing theG31M3Series(MS-7528 v1.X)
Micro-ATXmainboard.TheG31M3Seriesmainboardsare
basedon Intel G31&ICH7/ICH7R chipsetsforoptimal
systemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced Intel Core
2Duo/Quad/Pentium/CeleronLGA775 processor,the
G31M3Seriesdeliverahigh performanceand professional
desktopplatformsolution.
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel®Core 2Duo/Core 2Quad/PentiumDual-CoreE2XXX and
Celeron400 LGA775 processorsinLGA775package.
-Supports4pinCPUFan Pin-HeaderwithFanSpeed Control.
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU, pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-800/1066/1333MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®G31chipset
-SouthBridge:Intel®ICH7/ICH7R(optional)chipset
MemorySupport
-DDR2667/800 SDRAM(4GBMax)
-2DDR2DIMMs(240pin/1.8V)
(Formoreinformation oncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN (Optional)
-SupportsRealtek®RTL8111C10/100/1000 Mb/s
-SupportsRealtek®RTL8101E10/100 Mb/s(optional)
-CompliancewithPCI2.2
-SupportsACPI PowerManagement
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
Toreachthe8-channelsoundeffect, the7th and8th channelsmustto
outputfromfrontpanel(pinheader) ifyoupurchasethemainboard
with3audiojacks.
IEEE 1394 (optional)
-ChipintegratedbyJMicron 381
-Transferrateisup to400Mbps
IDE
-1IDEport byICH7/ICH7R
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-SATAII portsbyICH7/ICH7R(optional)
-SupportsfourSATAII devices
-Supportsstorageand datatransfersatup to300MB/s
-SupportsRAID0/1/0+1(forICH7Ronly)
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Getting Started
Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1serialport(COM1)
-1VGAport
-1parallelportsupporting SPP/EPP/ECPmode
-4USB2.0Ports
-1RJ-45LANJack
-11394port(optional)
-6flexibleaudiojacks/3flexibleaudiojacks(optional)
On-BoardPinheaders/Connectors
-2USB 2.0pinheaders
-1CD-inpinheader
-1SPDIF-Outpinheader
-1IEEE1394pinheader(optional)
-1Front PanelAudiopinheader
-1serialportpinheader
-1TPM(optional)
-1ChassisIntrusionSwitchpinheader
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16 slot
-1PCIExpress x1slot
-2PCIslots
-Support 3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-Micro-ATX(24.4cmX21.8cm)
Mounting
-6mountingholes
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G31M3Series
(MS-7528 v1.X)Micro-ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
BATT
+
Intel
G31
Intel
ICH7/
ICH7R
(optional)
Top:mouse
Bottom:keyboard
Parallelport
Bottom:
COMportA
VGAport
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USBports
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
T:RS-Out(optional)
M:CS-Out(optional)
B:SS-Out(optional)
T:1394port
B:USBports
(optional)
PCI1
PCI2
PCI _E2
PCI_E1
IDE1
FDD 1
J1394_1(optional)
JMicron381
(optional)
JTPM1(optional)
JCI1
JPW1
SYSFAN1
JSPD1
JUSB1 JUSB2
JBAT1
JFP1
JFP2
SYSFAN2
ATX1
DIMM1 DIMM2
CPUFAN1
SATA1
SA
TA2
SATA3 SATA4
JCOM1JAUD1
CD_IN1
ALC888
RTL8111C
/RTL8101E
Fintek
F71882FG
RTM876-665
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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
SATACable
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
Back IOShield
StandardCablefor
IDEDevices
User’sGuide
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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
BATT
+
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
JTPM1,
p.2-17
JPW1,
p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3
JSPD1,
p.2-15
CPUFAN1,
p.2-14
DIMM Slots,
p.2-7
ATX1,
p.2-9
IDE1,
p.2-12
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
JFP2,
p.2-16
SATA1~4,
p.2-13
JFP1,
p.2-16
JUSB1~2,
p.2-18
JBAT1,
p.2-19
J1394_1,
p.2-15
FDD1,
p.2-12
JCOM1,
p.2-18
JAUD1,
p.2-17
CD_IN1,
p.2-16
PCI,
p.2-20
JCI1,
p.2-14
PCIE,
p.2-20
Back Panel,
p.2-10
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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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