MSI Midas 915GM User manual

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MS-7177(v2.X)Micro-ATXMainboard
915GM6/PM6/GVM6Series
G52-M7177X1

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ManualRev:2.0
ReleaseDate:Aug. 2005
FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested
and found tocomplywiththe
limitsforaclassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttopart15 of theFCC
rules.Theselimitsaredesigned
toprovide reasonable protection against harmfulinterferenceinaresidential installation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if not
installedand usedinaccordancewiththe instructionmanual,maycauseharmful
interferencetoradio communications.However,thereisnoguarantee thatinterference
will notoccurin aparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning the
equipmentoff and on,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect theinterferencebyone
ormoreof themeasureslisted below.
=Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
=Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
=Connectheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiverisconnected.
=Consultthedealeroran experiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliancecould void theuser sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shielded interfacecablesandA.C.powercord,if any,mustbeusedin orderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED INSTALLATIONAVANT DERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7177

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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V2.0 FirstreleaseforPCB2.X Aug.2005
withIntel915G/P/GV&ICH6
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful interference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation

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1. Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2. KeepthisUser sManualforfuturereference.
3. Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
4. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurfacebeforesetting itup.
5. Theopeningsontheenclosureareforairconvectionhenceprotectstheequip-
mentfromoverheating.Donotcovertheopenings.
6. Makesurethevoltageofthe powersourceand adjust properly110/220Vbe-
foreconnectingtheequipmenttothepowerinlet.
7. Placethepowercordsuchawaythatpeoplecannotstepon it. Donotplace
anythingoverthepowercord.
8. AlwaysUnplugthe PowerCordbeforeinsertinganyadd-on cardormodule.
9. All cautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
10. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopeningthatcoulddamageorcauseelectrical
shock.
11. If anyof thefollowing situationsarises, gettheequipmentcheckedbyaservice
personnel:
†Thepowercordorplug isdamaged.
†Liquidhaspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeenexposedtomoisture.
†Theequipment hasnot workwell oryoucannotget itworkaccording to
User sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedanddamaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.Donotleavethisequipmentin anenvironmentunconditioned,storage
temperatureabove 600 C(1400F),itmay damagetheequipment.
SafetyInstructions
CAUTION:Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommended bythe
manufacturer.
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocal distributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowinghelp resourcesforfurtherguidance.
†VisittheMSIhomepage &FAQsitefortechnical guide,BIOSupdates,driver
updates,and otherinformation: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
†Contactourtechnicalstaffat: [e-mail]

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CONTENTS
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement..........................................................ii
CopyrightNotice..............................................................................................................iii
TechnicalSupport..........................................................................................................iv
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEEStatement..............................................................................................................v
Chapter1.GettingStarted....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
Chapter2.HardwareSetup..................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide...................................................................................2-2
Central ProcessingUnit:CPU.............................................................................2-3
IntroductiontoLGA775CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU&CoolerInstallation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
IntroductiontoDDR2SDRAM.....................................................................2-7
MemoryModule PopulationRules...............................................................2-8
Installing DDR2Modules..............................................................................2-8
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX24-PinPowerConnector:ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX12VPowerConnector: JPW1............................................................2-9
BackPanel.........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/KeyboardConnector....................................................................2-10
VGAConnector(Optional,for915G/915GVonly)................................2-10
Serial PortConnector:COM1&COM2......................................................2-11
USBConnectors.........................................................................................2-11
LAN(RJ-45)Jack:10/100 LAN(8100C)/Giga-bitLAN(8110Sisoptional)2-12
AudioPortConnectors..............................................................................2-13
ParallelPortConnector:LPT1...................................................................2-14
Connectors........................................................................................................2-15
FloppyDiskDriveConnector:FDD1........................................................2-15
FanPowerConnectors:CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN.....................2-15
HardDisk Connector:IDE..........................................................................2-16
AuxLine-InConnector:AUX_IN...............................................................2-16
CD-InConnector:CD_IN............................................................................2-16
SerialATAConnectorscontrolledbyIntel ICH6:SATA1~SATA4...........2-17
FrontPanel Connectors:JFP1&JFP2.....................................................2-18

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FWH/LPCDebugging Pin Header:JLPC1.................................................2-19
WakeOnLANConnector:WOL...............................................................2-19
ChassisIntrusionSwitchConnector:JC1..............................................2-19
FrontUSBConnectors:F_USB1/ F_USB2..............................................2-20
FrontPanelAudioConnector:F_AUD.....................................................2-20
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-21
ClearCMOSJumper:CLR_CMOS............................................................2-21
Slots....................................................................................................................2-22
PCIExpress Slot(optional).......................................................................2-22
PCI(PeripheralComponent Interconnect)Slots......................................2-22
PCIInterruptRequestRouting...................................................................2-23
Chapter3.BIOSSetup............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
Control Keys................................................................................................3-2
GettingHelp..................................................................................................3-2
MainMenu....................................................................................................3-2
DefaultSettings...........................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-3
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-5
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-7
AdvancedChipsetFeatures............................................................................3-12
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................................3-15
PowerManagementFeatures..........................................................................3-20
PNP/PCIConfigurations.....................................................................................3-24
PCHealthStatus................................................................................................3-27
Frequency/VoltageControl...............................................................................3-28
BIOSSetting Password....................................................................................3-30
LoadFail-Safe/OptimizedDefaults..................................................................3-31
Chapter4.IntroductiontoDigiCell.....................................................................4-1
Main......................................................................................................................4-2
Introduction:.................................................................................................4-2
H/WDiagnostic....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
SoftwareAccessPoint.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology..................................................................................................4-6
Access PointMode.....................................................................................4-7
WLANCardMode........................................................................................4-8
LiveUpdate..........................................................................................................4-9

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MEGASTICK.......................................................................................................4-10
BasicFunction...........................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicodeprogramssupported...........................................................4-12
CoreCenter(forPentium4CPU).....................................................................4-14
Left-wing:Currentsystemstatus............................................................4-15
Right-wing:PChardwarestatusduring realtimeoperation.................4-15
AudioSpeakerSetting......................................................................................4-16
Poweron Agent.................................................................................................4-18
PowerOn...................................................................................................4-18
PowerOff /Restart...................................................................................4-19
StartWith....................................................................................................4-19
AutoLogin..................................................................................................4-20
Chapter5.IntroductiontoRealtekALC655.....................................................5-1
InstallingtheAudioDriver...................................................................................5-2
InstallationforWindows98SE/ME/2000/XP..............................................5-2
Using4-or6-ChannelAudioFunction...............................................................5-4
UsingtheBack Panel..................................................................................5-4
Testing theConnectedSpeakers.......................................................................5-9
Playing KaraOK...................................................................................................5-11

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GettingStarted
Chapter1.Getting
Started
Thankyouforchoosingthe 915GM6/PM6/GVM6Series
(MS-7177)v2.xM-ATXmainboard.The 915GM6/PM6/GVM6Se-
ries mainboardisbasedon Intel 915G/P/GV and Intel ICH6 chipset
foroptimalsystemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced Intel
Pentium4PrescottLGA775 processor,the 915GM6/PM6/GVM6
Series mainboarddeliversahighperformanceandprofessional
desktopplatformsolution.
GettingStarted

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MS-7177 M-ATXMainboard
MainboardSpecifications
CPU
†SupportsIntel Pentium4Prescott LGA775 processorsinLGA775 package.
†SupportsuptoPentium43XX,5XX &P4EE (Intel Pentium4ProcessorwithHT
TechnologyExtremeEdition).
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
†Intel 915G/915P/915GVchipset
-SupportsFSB800MHz.
-SupportsPCIExpress x16 interface.(optional)
-SupportsDDR2400/533 memoryinterface.
-Integratedgraphics controller.(for915G/GVonly)
†Intel ICH6chipset
-Hi-SpeedUSB (USB2.0)controller, 480Mb/sec,up to8ports.
-4SerialATAportswithtransferrateup to1.5Gb/s.
-1channel UltraATA100busMasterIDEcontroller.
-PCIMasterv2.3,I/OAPIC.
-ACPI 2.0Compliant.
Main Memory
†Supportsfourunbuffered DIMMof 1.8VoltDDR2SDRAM
†Supportsup to4GBmemorysize.
†SupportsDualchannelDDR2memoryarchitecture.
†SupportsDDR2400/533 memoryinterface.
(Fortheupdatedsupporting memorymodules, pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
†OnePCIExpressx16 slot (supportsPCIExpressBusspecificationv1.0a compliant)
(optional).
†Three32-bitv2.3MasterPCIbusslots(support3.3v/5vPCIbusinterface).
On-BoardIDE
†OneUltraDMA33/66/100IDEcontrollersintegratedinICH6.
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmodes.
-Canconnectup toTwoUltraATAdrives.
†Serial ATA150controllerintegratedinICH6.
-Upto150MB/sectransferspeed.
-Canconnectup tofourSerialATAdevices.

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GettingStarted
On-BoardPeripherals
†On-BoardPeripheralsinclude:
-1floppyportsupports1FDD with360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes
-2serialports(Real*1/Front*1)
-1VGAport(for915G/915GVonly,Optional)
-1parallelportsupportsSPP/EPP/ECPmode
-1Line-In/Line-Out /MIC-In3in1audio connector
-8USBports(Rear*4/Front *4)
-1RJ-45LANjack
LAN
†RealtekRTL8100Cor8110S(8110Sisoptional)
-IntegratedFastEthernetMACandPHYinone chip
-Supports10Mb/s, 100Mb/sand 8110Ssupportsupto1000Mb/s
-CompliancewithPCIv2.2
-SupportsACPIPowerManagement
Audio
†AC97 linkcontrollerintegratedinICH6.
†6channelsS/WaudiocodecRealtekALC655 codec
-CompliancewithAC97 2.3Spec
-MeetsPC2001 audioperformancerequirement
BIOS
†The mainboardBIOSprovides “Plug&Play”BIOSwhichdetectstheperipheral
devicesandexpansioncardsoftheboardautomatically.
†ThemainboardprovidesaDesktopManagementInterface(DMI)functionwhich
recordsyourmainboardspecifications.
Mountingand Dimension
†M-ATXFormFactor:24.4cm(W)x24.4cm(L)
†8mounting holes

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MS-7177 M-ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
915GM6/915PM6/915GVM6Series
(MS-7177)v2.xM-ATXMainboard
PCI1
PCI-E1 (optional)
PCI 2
PCI3
B
A
T
T
+
CD_INAUX_IN1
COM2
WOL
CLR_CMOS1
JFP2
JFP1
Intel
ICH6
PWR_FAN JLPC1
SATA2 SATA1
SATA4
IDEFDD
Winbond
W83627THF
CPU_FAN JC1
DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 SYS_FAN
ATX1
SATA3
F_USB1 F_USB2
F_AUD
JPW1
BIOS
T: mouse
B:keyboard
T: Line-Out
B:Mic
Line-In
M:
ALC655
LAN
CHIP
Intel
915P/G/GV

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HardwareSetup
Chapter2. HardwareSetup
ThischaptertellsyouhowtoinstalltheCPU,memorymodules,
and expansioncards,aswell ashowtosetupthejumpersonthe
mainboard.Also,itprovidestheinstructionsonconnecting theperiph-
eral devices, suchasthemouse,keyboard,etc.
Whiledoing theinstallation,becarefulinholdingthecompo-
nentsand followthe installationprocedures.
HardwareSetup

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MS-7177M-ATXMainboard
Quick ComponentsGuide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
BackPanel
I/O, p.2-10
CPU_FAN, p.2-15
ATX1, p.2-9
JFP1, p.2-18
PCISlots1~3,
p.2-22
F_USB1,F_USB2
, p.2-20
SATA1~SATA4,
p.2-17
CLR_CMOS1,
p.2-21
JC1, p.2-19
JPW1, p.2-9
PCIExpress x16,
p.2-22
FDD1, p.2-15
IDE,p.2-16
SYS_FAN,p.2-15
F_AUD,p.2-20
CD_IN, p.2-16
AUX_IN, p.2-16
WOL, p.2-19
COM2, p.2-21
PWRFAN, p.2-15
JFP2, p.2-18
JLPC1, p.2-18

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HardwareSetup
Central ProcessingUnit:CPU
ThemainboardsupportsIntel Pentium4Prescott processor.Themainboard
usesaCPUsocketcalledLGA775.Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, make sureto
installthecoolertopreventoverheating. If you do nothavetheCPUcooler,
contactyourdealertopurchaseand install thembeforeturningonthecomputer.
ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSIRemindsYou...
Overheating
Overheatingwill seriouslydamagethe CPUand system, always make
surethecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotectthe CPUfrom
overheating.
Replacing theCPU
While replacing theCPU,alwaysturnoffthe ATXpowersupplyor
unplugthepowersupply spowercordfromgroundedoutletfirstto
ensurethe safetyofCPU.
Overclocking
Thismotherboardisdesignedtosupportoverclocking. However,please
makesureyourcomponentsareabletotoleratesuchabnormal setting,
whiledoing overclocking.Anyattempttooperatebeyondproductspeci-
ficationsisnotrecommended. Wedonotguaranteethedamages
orriskscausedbyinadequateoperationorbeyondproduct
specifications.
Introduction toLGA775 CPU The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysomesili-
coneheattransfercompound on
itforbetterheatdispersion.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key

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MS-7177M-ATXMainboard
CPU&Cooler Installation
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhas acoolerat-
tachedon thetop topreventoverheating. If youdonothavethecooler,contact
yourdealertopurchaseand install thembeforeturningonthecomputer.Meanwhile,
donotforgettoapplysomesiliconheat transfercompound onCPUbeforeinstalling
the heatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
FollowthestepsbelowtoinstalltheCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installation
will causethedamageof yourCPU&mainboard.
1.TheCPUhasalandsidecoveronthe
bottomtoprotecttheCPUcontactfrom
damage.Rotateittomakethepin1
indicator(yellowtriangle)intheright-
bottomcorner.
2.Takeouttheaccompanying CPUClip
androtateitforthesamedirection
asthe CPU(Pin1indicatorisinthe
left-bottomcorner).
land sidecover
MSIRemindsYou...
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturningon your
system.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUland side coverdependsonyourCPU
packing.
3.Use2handstoremovethe land side
cover(if any).Pleasenotenot totouch
thepins.
4.Alignthetwopin1indicators(the
trianglesontheCPU&theCPUClip),
andusetheCPUClip toclip theCPU
up,pressing theclipsonbothsides
tothecenter,asthearrowsshown.

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HardwareSetup
5.TheCPUhasaplasticcaponitto
protectthecontactfromdamage.
Beforeyou haveinstalledtheCPU,
alwayscoverittoprotectthesocket
pin.
6.Removethecapfromleverhingeside
(asthearrowshows).Thepinsof
socketreveal.
7.Lift the loadleverupand openthe
loadplate. 8.CorrectlyalignthetriangleofCPUClip withthe CPUchamfer,andthesquare
on theCPUCliptothehookofthe
socket.
9.Useyourthumbandthemiddlefin-
gerstopushtheclipstoreleasethe
CPU,thenpressdowntheCPUwith
yourindexfingertoallowthewhole
module tobe installedontotheCPU
socket.
10.TheCPUisinstalledwell on theCPU
socket.

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MS-7177M-ATXMainboard
MSIRemindsYou...
1.Check theinformation in PCHealth Status inBIOS(Chapter3)forthe
CPUtemperature.
2.WheneverCPUisnotinstalled,always protectyourCPUsocketpin
withthe plasticcap covered (showninFigure1)toavoiddamaging.
3.Pleasenotethatthe mating/unmating durabilityof theCPUis20 cycles.
Thereforewesuggestyou do notplug/unplug the CPUtoo often.
12.Press downtheloadleverlightly
ontotheloadplate,and thensecure
theleverwiththehookunderreten-
tiontab.
11.Visuallyinspectif theCPUisseated
wellintothesocket, thenremovethe
CPUClip with2fingers.Thencover
theloadplateontothepackage.
13.Alignthe holeson themainboardwith
the cooler. Pushdownthe cooleruntil
itsfourclipsgetwedged intothe
holesofthemainboard.
14.Press thefourhooksdowntofasten
the cooler.Thenrotatethelocking
switch(refertothecorrect direction
markedonit)tolock thehooks.
locking
switch
15.Turnoverthemainboardtoconfirm
thattheclip-endsarecorrectly
inserted.
Note:If youwanttouninstalltheCPU,
align the4points(seePoint8for
details)again and pushtheclip to
lift uptheCPU.