MSI MS-7015 User manual

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing MS-7015 v1.X Micro-ATX
mainboard. The MS-7015 v1.X is based on VIA®Apollo KT600 &
VT8237 chipsets, provides eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed
data transmission and C-Media 9761 chip for 6-channel audio
output. Designed to fit the advanced AMD®Athlon™,Athlon™
XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-7015 v1.X delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD®Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™
processors.
hSupports up to 3200+.
Chipset
hVIA®Apollo KT600 chipset
- FSB @200/266/333/400 MHz.
- Supports DDR200/266/333/400 DDR SDRAM.
-AGP 8X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.
hVIA®VT8237 chipset
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller.
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management.
- Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports
MainMemory
hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin 200/266/333/400 DDR
SDRAMs.
hDDR400 memory supports.
hSupports up to 2GB memory size.
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
- Supports AGP 8X.
hThree 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
hAn IDE controller on the VT8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port (COM A)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

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- 1 audio port (SPDIF-in, SPDIF-out, Line-in, Line-out)
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1394 port
- RJ45 LAN port
Audio
h6 channels software audio codec C-Media 9761.
- Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN 10/100MBps (Optional)
hVIA 6103
- Integrated Ethernet MAC and PHY transceiver, auto-negotiation
operation.
- Supports 10MB/s and 100MB/s.
- Compliance with PCI v2.2 and LAN on Motherboard (LOM) standard.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
hACPI, 1.0a, APM1.2, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, USB 2.0, WFM 2.0, Overclock,
Boot from USB device.
Dimension
hATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).
Mounting
h6 mounting holes.

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MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
MS-7015 v1.X Micro-ATX Mainboard
DDR1
DDR2
AGP Slot
SOCKET 462
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T: R J 4 5 L AN j a c k
B: USB ports
T: 1394 Port
B: USB ports
JL_IN1
JVEDIO1
Codec
VIA
VT6103
VIA
VT6306
BATT
+
BIOS
Winbond
83697HF
VIA
VT8237
VIA
KT600
IDE1
IDE2
FDD1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
JAUDIO1 J9 JUSB2 JUSB1
CPUFA1
SYSFA1
JPW1
ATX
PowerSupply
F_P1
SW2
SW1
JBAT1
J7
JSLP1
SPDIF-In
-Out
Line-in
SPDIF-
Center/Subwoofer
Surrounding
Line-out
Top : L P T
Bottom:
COM A

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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 peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard,
etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
JL_IN1,p.2-18
DDR DIMMs, p.2-6
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel I/O,
p.2-9
CPUFA1, p.2-14
FDD1, p.2-14
JUSB1 & JSUB2,
p.2-17
J9, p.2-16
JSLP1, p.2-17
AGP Slot, p.2-22
PCI Slots, p.2-22
IDE1 & IDE2,
p.2-15
SW1, SW2, p.2-21
SYSFA1, p.2-14
JVEDIO1, p.2-18
F_P1, p.2-19
JPW1, p.2-8
CONN1, p.2-8
JBAT1, p.2-20
J7, p.2-18
JAUDIO1, p.2-19

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz
The mainboard supports AMD®Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket-462 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to
prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
ThermalIssueforCPU
AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ processor with a speed
of 600MHz and above requires LARGER heatsink and fan.
You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and
heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the
CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact
with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and
ensuringreliableoperation.Youcan checkAMD’s websitefor moreinformation.
!
WARNING!
Memory Speed/CPU Clock Support Matrix
○:Yes.
X: Not available .
CPUClock
Memory DDR 266
133MHz
DDR 333 DDR 400
166MHz
200MHz
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○
○
○
○
DDR200
X○
100MHz ○X
○
X
X
X
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1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90-
degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation pro-
cedures may cause permanent
damages to your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly
into the socket and close the
lever. As the CPU is likely to
move while the lever is being
closed, always close the lever
with your fingers pressing
tightly on top of the CPU to
make sure the CPU is properly
and completely embedded
into the socket.
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462
Open Lever
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
90 degree
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placement
Gold arrow
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
X
O

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Hardware Setup
The following instructions will guide
you through the heat sink installation
procedures. Please consult your agent
for the proper CPU cooler set.
1. Position your CPU cooler set onto
the CPU.
2. Use one end of the clip to hook
the latch of the CPU sliding plate.
3. Hook the other latch to fix the
cooling fan set. You may need a
screw drive to press down the
other side of the clip.
4. Connect the fan to the power sup-
ply connector provided on your
mainboard.
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set
Apply some heat
sink paste
MSIRemindsYou...
Please apply some heat sink paste on top of CPU to dissipate
the heat more effectively.

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MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up
to2GB.YoucaninstallPC3200/DDR400,PC2700/DDR333,PC2100/DDR266or
PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
Memory
DIMM1 & DIMM2
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
opposedto 3.3volts usedin SDRSDRAM, andrequires 184-pinDIMM modules
rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations
and servers.