MSI G31P Neo2 Series User manual

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G31PNeo2 Series
MS-7392(V2.X)Mainboard
G52-73921XK
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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
V2.1 FirstReleaseforEurope September2008
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation:http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: http://ocss.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-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(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-7392
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
TechnicalSupport.......................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions....................................................................................................iii
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement.............................................iv
WEEE (WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment) Statement......................v
English......................................................................................................................En-1
MainboardSpecifications.................................................................................En-2
Quick ComponentsGuide.................................................................................En-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit).........................................................................En-5
Memory...............................................................................................................En-9
PowerSupply...................................................................................................En-11
BackPanel.......................................................................................................En-12
Connectors......................................................................................................En-14
Jumpers............................................................................................................En-21
Slots..................................................................................................................En-22
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................En-23
SoftwareInformation......................................................................................En-28
Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1
Spezifikationen..................................................................................................En-2
Komponenten-Übersicht...................................................................................En-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)..........................................................................En-5
Speicher.............................................................................................................En-9
Stromversorgung.............................................................................................En-11
Rücktafel..........................................................................................................En-12
Anschlüsse......................................................................................................En-14
Jumper..............................................................................................................En-21
Steckplätze......................................................................................................En-22
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................En-23
Software-Information......................................................................................En-28
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Fran ais.....................................................................................................................Fr-1
Spécifications....................................................................................................En-2
Guiderapidedescomposants.........................................................................En-4
Processeur:CPU..............................................................................................En-5
Mémoire..............................................................................................................En-9
Connecteurd’alimentation..............................................................................En-11
Panneauarrière...............................................................................................En-12
Connecteurs....................................................................................................En-14
Cavaliers..........................................................................................................En-21
Slots..................................................................................................................En-22
RéglagesBIOS.................................................................................................En-23
InformationdeLogiciel....................................................................................En-28
Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1
Характеристики ...............................................................................................En-2
Руководство по размещению компонентов ..............................................En-4
CPU(Центральный процессор).....................................................................En-5
Память ..............................................................................................................En-9
Разъем питания .............................................................................................En-11
Задняя панель ...............................................................................................En-12
Коннекторы ....................................................................................................En-14
Перемычки......................................................................................................En-21
Слоты ...............................................................................................................En-22
Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................En-23
Сведения опрограммном обеспечении ...................................................En-28
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G31PNeo2Series
User’s Guide
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MS-7392Mainboard
ProcessorSupport
-Intel®CoreTM2Quad,CoreTM2Duo,Pentium®E2XXXand Celeron®
4XXprocessorinthe LGA775package
(Forthelatest informationaboutCPU, pleasevisithttp://global.msi.
com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®P31/ G31 chipset
-SouthBridge: Intel®ICH7R/ICH7chipset
MemorySupport
-DDR2800/667SDRAM(4GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMMs(240pin/ 1.8V)
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents, pleasevisithttp:/
/global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCI ExpressLAN10/ 100/1000FastEthernetbyRealtek®
RTL8111C/RTL8111B(Optional)
IEEE1394(Optional)
-Chip integrated byVIA®VT6308P
-Transferrateisup to400 Mbps
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoft®Windows®VistaTM PremiumSpec
IDE
-1IDEportbyIntel®ICH7R/ICH7
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100mode
-SupportsPIOandBusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-4SATAII portsbyIntel®ICH7R/ ICH7
-SupportsfourSATAdevices
-Supportsstorageand datatransfersatup to3Gb/s
RAID
-SupportsRAID0/1/0+1/5modebyIntel®ICH7R
MainboardSpecifications
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Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDDwith360KB,720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1parallelport
-1serialport
-1LANjack
-4USB ports
-6audiojacks
On-BoardPinheaders
-2USB pinheaders
-1CD-in pinheader
-1S/PDIF-outpinheader
-1frontpanelaudiopinheader
-1chassisintrusionswitchpinheader
-11394 pinheader(Optional)
-1JTPMmoduleconnector
Slots
-1PCIExpress x16 slot
-2PCI Expressx1slots
-3PCIslots(support 3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface)
FormFactor
-ATX(30.5cmX23.6cm)
Mounting
-6mounting holes
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MS-7392Mainboard
Quick ComponentsGuide
Memory,
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JFP1~2,
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ATX1,
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SATA1~4,
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SYSFAN1,
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JBAT1,
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Back Panel,
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CPUFAN1,
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CPU,
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JPW1,
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SYSFAN2,
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PCISlots,
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FDD1,
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PCIESlots,
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JAUD1,
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JUSB1~2,
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JCD1,
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SYSFAN3,
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J1394_1,
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(Optional)
JSP1,
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JCI1,
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JTPM1,
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IDE1,
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JFSB1~2,
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CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating.If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthe latestinformation aboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.msi.com.tw/index.
php?func=cpuform
Introduction toLGA775 CPU The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysome
thermalpasteonitforbetter
heatdispersion.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideof LGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleisthe 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.
Replacing theCPU
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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MS-7392Mainboard
Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethecapfromleverhinge
side(asthearrowshows).
1.The CPUsockethasaplasticcap
onittoprotectthecontactfrom
damage.Beforeyouinstall theCPU,
alwayscoverittoprotect thesocket
pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptoprevent overheating.Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Opentheloadlever.
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6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousingframe.
Besuretograspon the edgeof
the CPUbase.Notethat thealign-
mentkeysarematched.
8.Covertheload plateontothe
package.
5.Lifttheloadleverup andopenthe
loadplate.
7.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUis
seatedwell intothesocket. If not,
takeouttheCPUwithpurevertical
motionand reinstall.
alignment
key
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MS-7392Mainboard
10. Aligntheholeson themainboard
withtheheatsink.Pushdownthe
cooleruntilitsfourclipsget
wedged intothe holesofthe
mainboard.
12.Turnoverthemainboardtocon-
firmthatthe clip-endsarecorrectly
inserted.
9.Press downtheloadleverlightly
ontothe loadplate,and thense-
curetheleverwiththehookunder
retentiontab.
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.
11.Pressthe fourhooks downtofasten
the cooler.Then rotatethelocking
switch(refertothecorrectdirection
markedonit)tolock thehooks.
locking
switch
Mainboard
Hook
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Memory
TheseDIMM slotsareusedforinstalling memorymodules.
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisithttp://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreport)
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
Single-Channel:All DIMMsinGREEN
Dual-Channel:ChannelAinGREEN;ChannelBinORANGE
Due tochipsetlimitations,toenabledual channelmodeorsingle channel mode,
installing memorymodulesshouldrefertothefollowing table.
MemoryInstallationCombination
(SS:singleside,DS:doubleside,X:noneinstalledmemory)
DualChannel Mode
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Combination1 DS/SS X DS/SS X
Combination2 DS/SS X X DS/SS
Combination3 X DS/SS DS/SS X
Combination4 X DS/SS X DS/SS
Combination5 SS SS SS SS
Combination1 DS/SS X X X
Combination2 X DS/SS X X
Combination3 X X DS/SS X
Combination4 X X X DS/SS
Combination5 SS SS X X
Combination6 X X SS SS
Combination7 SS SS DS/SS X
Combination8 SS SS X DS/SS
Combination9 DS/SS X SS SS
Combination10 X DS/SS SS SS
SingleChannelMode
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MS-7392Mainboard
Installing Memory Modules
1.Thememorymodulehasonlyonenotchonthecenterand will onlyfitin theright
orientation.
2.Insertthememorymodule verticallyintotheDIMMslot.Thenpushitin until the
goldenfingeronthe memorymoduleisdeeplyinserted inthe DIMMslot.The plastic
clipateachsideoftheDIMM slot will automaticallyclosewhenthememorymodule
isproperlyseated.
3.Manuallycheckifthememorymodulehasbeenlockedin placebytheDIMM slot
clipsatthesides.
Important
-DDR2memorymodulesarenotinterchangeablewithDDRandtheDDR2
standardisnotbackwardscompatible.You shouldalways install DDR2
memorymodulesinthe DDR2DIMM slots.
-InDual-Channelmode,makesurethatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthe
sametype and densityindifferent channelDIMMslots.
-Toenable successful systemboot-up,alwaysinsertthememorymodules
intothe DIMM1first.
-Due tothe chipsetresourcedeployment, the systemdensitywill onlybe
detected up to3+GB(notfull 4GB) when eachDIMM isinstalled witha1GB
memorymodule.
Important
Youcanbarelyseethegoldenfingerifthememorymodule isproperlyin-
serted inthe DIMM slot.
Volt Notch
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PowerSupply
Important
1.MakesurethatalltheconnectorsareconnectedtoproperATXpower
suppliestoensurestableoperationof themainboard.
2.Powersupplyof350 watts(and above)ishighlyrecommended for
systemstability.
ATX24-Pin Power Connector:ATX1
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectanATX24-pinpowersupply.
ToconnecttheATX24-pin powersupply,makesuretheplugofthe
powersupplyisinsertedin theproperorientationand thepinsare
aligned.Then pushdownthe powersupplyfirmlyintotheconnector.
Youmayusethe20-pin ATXpowersupplyasyoulike.If you’dlike
tousethe20-pin ATXpowersupply,pleaseplug yourpowersup-
plyalongwithpin 1&pin13 (refertotheimageattherighthand).
Thereisalsoafoolproof designonpin11,12,23&24toavoid
wronginstallation.
ATX12VPower Connector:JPW1
This12VpowerconnectorJPW1isusedtoprovidepowertotheCPU.
pin12
pin13
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 SIGNAL
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWROK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
PinDefinition
1
ATX1
12 24
13
PinDefinition
PIN SIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
4 12V
JPW1
1
3 4
2
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