MSI MS-7043 User manual

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’NSTALLATION AVAN T DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7043
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
G52-M7043X4

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.1Multi-lingual version for PCB 1.x March 2004

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not
cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the
power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
-The power cord or plug is damaged.
-Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
-The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
-The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User Manual.
-The equipment has dropped and damaged.
-The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may
damage the equipment.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Table of Content
English.............................................................................1
Deutsch............................................................................19
Français...........................................................................37
简体中文 ............................................................................55
繁體中文 ............................................................................73

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the MS-7043 (PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V) v1.X ATX mainboards.
The MS-7043 series are superior computer mainboards based on VIA®PT880/PT800/P4X533
Northbridge & VT8237 Southbridgefor optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®
Pentium®4 processors in 478 pin package, the MS-7043 series deliver a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution.
Specifications
CPU
lSupports Intel®P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors
lFSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800 (for PT880/PT800 only) MHz
lSupports up to 3.4GHz or higher speed (Please refer to the latest online news at
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
lVIA®PT880 chipset (for PT880 Neo-V)
-Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz
-Supports AGP 8X interface
-Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface
lVIA®PT800 chipset (for PT8 Neo-V)
-Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz
-Supports AGP 8X interface
-Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface
lVIA®P4X533 chipset (for PX8 Neo-V)
-Supports FSB 533/400MHz
-Supports AGP 8X interface
-Supports DDR 333/266 memory interface
lVIA®VT8237 chipset
-High Bandwidth V-link Client controller
-Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC
-Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
-Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
-ACPI
-Supports Serial ATA

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-Supports USB2.0
PT880 Neo-VMainMemory
lSupports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
lSupports dual-channel memory
lSupports a maximum memory size up to 3GB
lSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM
PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-VMainMemory
lSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs
lSupportssingle-channel memory
lSupports a maximum memory size up to 2GB
lSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM
Slots
lOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot supports 8x/4x (AGP 3.0) at 1.5V (3.3V not supported)
lFive 32-bit Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
Onboard IDE
lAn IDE controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237 chipset
-Supports IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation
modes
-Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives
Onboard Serial ATA (for PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V)
lSerial ATA/150 controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237chipset
-Up to 150MB/sec transfer rate
-Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives
USB Interface
l8 USB ports
-Controlled by VT8237 southbridge
-4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracket
On-Board Peripherals
lOn-Board Peripherals include:
-1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes

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-1 serial port (COM A)
-1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
-8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4)
-1 RJ45 LAN jack
-1 D-Bracket2 pinheader (Optional)
-1 S-Bracket pinheader (Optional)
-1 Line-In / Line-Out /Mic
-1 Coaxial SPDIF out (Optional)
Audio
lAC97 link controller integrated in VT8237
lVIA®VT1617 6-channel audio codec
-Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec
-Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement
PT880 Neo-V LAN
lVIA®VT8237 integrated MAC
lVIA®VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller
PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V LAN
lVIA®VT8237 integrated MAC
lVIA®VT6103L 10/100 PHY
BIOS
lThe mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and
expansion cards of the board automatically
lThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your
mainboard specifications
Dimension
lATX Form Factor: 30.5cmx 20.4cm
Mounting
l6 standard mounting holes

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Layout
BATT
+
DI
MM
1
DI
MM3
DI
M M
2
JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2
AT
X1
CPUFA1
SATA1
SATA2
JFP1
JDB1 JFP2
VIA
AudioCodec
VT1617
Winbond
W83697HF
VIA
Gigabit LAN
VT6122
BIOS
PCI 5
PCI 4
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 1 IDE 2
IDE 1
JPW1
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
JCD1
F
D D1
AGP1
JBAT1
JUSB1
T: SPDIF Out
B: USB Ports
T:
M:
B: Mic
Line-In
Line-Out
VIA
VT8237
VIA
PT880
PT880 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
-VIA®PT880 Northbridge
-VIA®VT6122 Gigabit LAN
-2 Serial ATA connectors
-3 DDR DIMMs up to 3 GB

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BATT
+
DI
MM
1
DI
M M
2
JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2
AT
X1
CPUFA1
SATA1
SATA2
JFP1
JDB1 JFP2
VIA
AudioCodec
VT1617
Winbond
W83697HF
VIA
10/100 LAN
VT6103L
BIOS
PCI 5
PCI 4
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 1 IDE 2
IDE 1
JPW1
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
JCD1
F
D D1
AGP1
JBAT1
JUSB1
T: SPDIF Out
B: USB Ports
T:
M:
B: Mic
Line-In
Line-Out
VIA
VT8237
VIA
PT800
PT8 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
-VIA®PT800 Northbridge
-VIA®VT6103L 10/100Mbps LAN
-2 Serial ATA connectors
-2 DDR DIMMs up to 2 GB

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BATT
+
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2
ATX1
CPUFA1
JFP1
JDB1 JFP2
VI A
AudioCodec
VT1617
Winbond
W83697HF
VIA
10/100 LAN
VT6103L
BIOS
PCI 5
PCI 4
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 1 IDE 2
IDE 1
JPW1
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COMA
Top:Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
JCD1
FDD 1
AGP1
JBAT1
SOCKET 478
JUSB1
USBPorts
T:
M:
B: Mic
Line-In
Line-Out
VIA
VT8237
VIA
P4X533
PX8 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
- VIA® P4X533 Northbridge
- VIA® VT6103L 10/100Mbps LAN
- 2 DDR DIMMs up to 2 GB