MSI MS-7160 User manual

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MS-7160(v2.X)ATXMainboard
P4NSLI
G52-M7160X7

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ManualRev:2.0
ReleaseDate:May2005
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement
Thisequipment hasbeen testedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaclassB
digital device,pursuanttopart15ofthe FCCrules.Theselimitsaredesigned to
providereasonableprotection againstharmful interferencewhentheequipmentis
operated inacommercial environment.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if notinstalledand usedinaccordancewiththe
instructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.Operation
ofthisequipment in aresidentialarea islikelytocauseharmful interference, inwhich
casetheuserwill berequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliancecould void theuser sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shielded interfacecablesandA.C.powercord,if any,mustbeusedin orderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED INSTALLATIONAVANT DERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7160
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful interference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation

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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 FirstreleaseforPCB1.X Apr.2005
withnForce4 SLIIntelEdition
V1.1 ReleaseforPCB1.X Apr.2005
withnForce4SLI IntelEdition(forEU)
V2.0 FirstreleaseforPCB2.X(Stardand) May2005
withnForce4 SLIIntelEdition

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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
RevisionHistory..............................................................................................................iii
TechnicalSupport..........................................................................................................iv
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iv
Chapter1.GettingStarted....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-5
Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-6
MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-7
CoreCellTM Chip............................................................................................1-7
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
DIMMModuleCombination...........................................................................2-8
Installing DDR2Modules..............................................................................2-9
PowerSupply....................................................................................................2-10
ATX24-PinPowerConnector:ATX1.......................................................2-10
ATX12VPowerConnector:PWR1&JPWR1........................................2-10
Important NotificationaboutPowerIssue.................................................2-11
BackPanel.........................................................................................................2-12
MouseConnector(Green)/KeyboardConnector(Purple)..................2-12
IEEE1394 Port(optional)............................................................................2-12
SerialPortConnector................................................................................2-13
USBConnectors........................................................................................2-13
LAN(RJ-45)Jack......................................................................................2-14
AudioPortConnectors..............................................................................2-14
ParallelPortConnector:LPT1...................................................................2-15
Connectors........................................................................................................2-16
FloppyDiskDriveConnector:FDD1.........................................................2-16
Fan PowerConnectors:CPUFAN1/PWRFAN1/SYSFAN1/NBFAN1...2-16
HardDiskConnectors:IDE1/IDE2...........................................................2-17

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ChassisIntrusionSwitchConnector:JCI1..............................................2-17
SerialATAConnectors:SATA1~4&SATA5~6(optional)..................2-18
FrontPanel Connectors:JFP1/JFP2......................................................2-19
FrontPanelAudioConnector:JAUD1......................................................2-19
FrontUSBConnectors:JUSB1/JUSB2/ JUSB3...................................2-20
IrDAInfraredModule Header: JIR1...........................................................2-20
CD-InConnector:JCD1.............................................................................2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors:J1394_1/J1394_2 (optional)...........................2-21
D-Bracket™2Connector:JDB1..............................................................2-21
Button.................................................................................................................2-25
ClearCMOSButton: SW1..........................................................................2-25
Slots....................................................................................................................2-26
PCI Express Slots: PCI_E1(Primary)/PCI_E2(Secondary)&PCI_E3/PCI_E4
..............................................................................................................2-26
NVSLI (Scalable LinkInterface)Connector:JSLI..................................2-26
PCI(Peripheral ComponentInterconnect)Slots:PCI1/PCI2...................2-30
PCIInterruptRequestRouting...................................................................2-30
Chapter3.BIOSSetup............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
Selecting theFirstBoot Device..................................................................3-2
Control Keys................................................................................................3-3
GettingHelp..................................................................................................3-3
MainMenu....................................................................................................3-3
DefaultSettings...........................................................................................3-3
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-8
AdvancedChipsetFeatures.............................................................................3-11
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................................3-13
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-17
PNP/PCIConfigurations.....................................................................................3-19
PCHealthStatus................................................................................................3-21
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-22
LoadFail-Safe/OptimizedDefaults..................................................................3-27
BIOSSetting Password....................................................................................3-28
Chapter4.IntroductiontoDigiCell.....................................................................4-1
Main......................................................................................................................4-2
Introduction:.................................................................................................4-2

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H/WDiagnostic....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
SoftwareAccessPoint.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology..................................................................................................4-6
Access PointMode.....................................................................................4-7
WLANCardMode........................................................................................4-8
LiveUpdate..........................................................................................................4-9
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
Poweron Agent.................................................................................................4-16
PowerOn...................................................................................................4-16
PowerOff /Restart...................................................................................4-17
StartWith....................................................................................................4-17
AutoLogin..................................................................................................4-18
Chapter5.IntroductiontoRealtekALC850.....................................................5-1
Using 2-, 4-,6-&8-ChannelAudioFunction...................................................5-2
InstallingtheAudioDriver...................................................................................5-6
InstallationforWindows2000/XP..............................................................5-6
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................5-8
Sound Effect................................................................................................5-9
SpeakerConfiguration...............................................................................5-11
HRTFDemo................................................................................................5-13
General.......................................................................................................5-14
SPDIF...........................................................................................................5-15
Chapter6.nVidiaRAIDIntroduction................................................................6-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................6-2
SystemRequirement...................................................................................6-2
RAIDArrays.................................................................................................6-2
SummaryofRAIDConfigurations..............................................................6-2
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................6-3
BasicConfigurationInstructions................................................................6-3
Setting UptheNVRAIDBIOS......................................................................6-3
Installing theRAIDDriver(forbootableRAIDArray)...............................6-7

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NVIDIARAIDUtilityInstallation............................................................................6-9
Installing theNVIDIARAIDSoftwareunderWindows(forNon-bootableRAID
Array)...................................................................................................................6-9
Initializing and Using theDiskArray..........................................................6-11
RAIDDrivesManagement.................................................................................6-12
ViewingRAIDArrayConfigurations........................................................6-12
SettingUpaSpareRAIDDisk...................................................................6-13
Morphing FromOne RAIDArraytoAnother............................................6-17
HotPlugArray............................................................................................6-18
InitializingaRAIDArray.............................................................................6-19
Rebuilding aRAIDArray............................................................................6-22
SynchronizingaRAIDArray....................................................................6-25
UsindDiskAlert.........................................................................................6-26
Chapter7.Silicon ImageSATARAIDIntroduction.........................................7-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................7-2
RAID-RedundantArrayof Independent Disks........................................7-2
RAID0(Striping)..........................................................................................7-2
RAID1(Mirroring)........................................................................................7-2
Concatenation..............................................................................................7-2
CreatingandDeletingRAIDsetswithBIOSUtility............................................7-3
MainMenu....................................................................................................7-3
Help Window................................................................................................7-4
PhysicalDriveInformation..........................................................................7-4
LogicalDriveInformation............................................................................7-4
CommandLine..............................................................................................7-4
CreatingRAIDGroups.................................................................................7-5
Creating SpareDrive...................................................................................7-6
Creating Concatenation...............................................................................7-7
Deleting RAIDGroups,SpareDrive,and Concatenation.........................7-7
RebuildRAID1Set......................................................................................7-8
Resolving Conflicts......................................................................................7-8
LowLevelFormatting................................................................................7-11
LogicalDriveInformation...........................................................................7-11
ReservedDriveand SettingSizeforRAIDSet, SpareDrive,orConcatena-
tion..............................................................................................................7-12
Installing theRAIDDriver(ForbootableRAIDarray).....................................7-13
Install DriverinWindowsXP/2000........................................................7-13
Chapter8. InstallationofDriver&Utility..........................................................8-1

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NVIDIASystemDriverInstallation......................................................................8-2
NVIDIAC19SystemDriver.........................................................................8-2
NVIDIAUtilityInstallation......................................................................................8-5

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GettingStarted
Chapter1.Getting
Started
Thankyouforchoosingthe P4NSLI (MS-7160)v2.XATX
mainboard.The P4NSLI mainboardisbased on nVIDIA nForce™4
SLI IntelEdition chipsetforoptimal systemefficiency.Designedto
fitthe advanced Intel Pemtium4ExtremeEdition,Pentium4,
PentiumD,PentiumXEandCeleronD processorsinLGA775,
the P4NSLI mainboarddeliversahighperformanceandprofes-
sionaldesktopplatformsolution.
GettingStarted

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MS-7160 ATXMainboard
CPU
†SupportsSocket-775forIntel Pemtium4ExtremeEdition,Pentium4,PentiumD,
PentiumXEandCeleron Dprocessors
†SupportsIntel05Band 05Aprocessors
†SupportsFSB 1066/800 MHz
†SupportsHyper-Threading (HT)Technology
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
†nVIDIAnForce4SLIIntel Edition NorthBridge
-HyperTransportlinktonVidiaMCP04 southbridge
-Supports2PCI Express x16 and1PCIExpress x1interface
-Supportsdualchannel, DDR2400/ 533/ 667
†nVIDIAnForce4 SLI IntelEdition MCP04 SouthBridge
-Supportsup at4GB/sec
-IntegrateSATA-II controller,fourdrives
-DualFast-ATA133 IDEcontroller,forfourdevices
-IEEE802.3nVIDIAMACfor1000BASE-T
Main Memory
†Supportsdual channel,DDR2533/667, usingfour240-pin/1.8VDDR2DIMMs
†Supportsamaximummemorysizeupto16GB
(Fortheupdatedsupporting memorymodules, pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
†TwoPCI Express x16 slots(supportsPCI Express Busspecificationv1.0acompliant)
SLImode-PrimaryPCI_EslotiscompatiblewithPCIExpressx8
SecondaryPCI_Eslot iscompatiblewithPCIExpressx8
non-SLImode-PrimaryPCI_Eslotiscompatible withPCI Express x16
SecondaryPCI_Eslotiscompatible withPCIExpressx1
†TwoPCIExpress x1slots(supportsPCIExpressBusspecificationv1.0acompliant)
†Two32-bitMasterPCIBusslots,includesoneorangeslotwhichsupports2
masterforMSIspecialPCIfunctioncard(ex.wireless LANand bluetoothcombo
card.).
†Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface
On-BoardIDE
†TheIDEcontrolleronthenVIDIA nForce4Intel Edition SLIMCP04 chipprovidesIDE
HDD/CD-ROMwithPIO,BusMasterandUltraDMA66/100/133operationmodes.
†Can connectup to4IDEdevices.
†SupportsRAID0/ 1/0+1/RAID5orJBODmode.
MainboardSpecifications

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GettingStarted
On-BoardSATA
†MCP04 supports4SATA-IIports(SATA1-4). Transferrateisupto300 MB/s.
SupportsRAID0/ 1/0+1/RAID5orJBODmode.
†SiliconImage’sSATARAIDsupportsanother2SATA-IIports(SATA5/6).
Transferrateisupto300 MB/s. SupportsRAID0&1mode.(optional)
USBInterface
†10USBports
-ControlledbynForce4SLI Intel Edition MCP04 chip
-4portsin therearI/O,6portsviatheexternalbracket
NVRAID
†Supportsup to4SATAand 4ATA133 Harddrives
-RAID0,1, 0+1,5orJBODissupported
-RAIDfunction availableforATA133/ SATAH/DorATA133 +SATAH/Ddrives
-Supportsup to8drivesforRAIDfunction.
SiliconImage’sSATARAID(Optional)
†RAID0or1and multiple RAIDgroupsaresupported
†Supportup to2SATAdevices
†SupportExternalSATAdevicesbySATAExtend bracket
DualGigabitLAN
†SupportsdualLANjacks
-1stLANsupports10/100/1000FastEthernet bynForce4 SLI Intel Edition
MCP04southbridge
-2nd PCIExpress LANsupports10/100/1000 FastEthernet byMarvell
88E8053 (optional)
IEEE 1394(optional)
†Supportsup tothree 1394ports(rearpanelx1,pinheaderx2).Transferrate
isupto400Mbps
AudioALC850
†ChipintegratedbyRealtekALC850 (7.1chS/Waudio)
-CompliantwithAC’97 2.3Spec.
On-BoardPeripherals
†On-BoardPeripheralsinclude:
-1floppyport supports1FDD with360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes
-1serialport (COM1)
-1parallelport supportingSPP/EPP/ECPmode
-1Audiojack(5-in-1), coaxial/fiberSPDIFout

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MS-7160 ATXMainboard
-1D-Bracket2pinheader
-1CD-Inpinheader
-3IEEE1394(Rear*1/Front*2)(optional)
-10 USB1.1/2.0ports(Rear*4/ Front *6)
-1IrDApinheader
BIOS
†ThemainboardBIOSprovides “Plug &Play”BIOSwhichdetectstheperipheral
devicesandexpansioncardsoftheboardautomatically.
†ThemainboardprovidesaDesktopManagementInterface(DMI)functionwhich
recordsyourmainboardspecifications.
†SupportsbootfromLAN,USBDevice1.1&2.0,andSATAHDD.
Dimension
†ATXFormFactor(30.5cmX24.4cm)
Mounting
†9mounting holes
MSIRemindsYou...
TocreateabootableRAIDvolumeforaWindows2000 environment,
Microsoft sWindows2000 ServicePack4(SP4)isrequired.Asthe
end usercannotbootwithout SP4,acombinationinstallation CD must
be created beforeattempting toinstallthe operating systemontothe
bootableRAIDvolume.
Tocreatethe combinationinstallationCD,pleaserefertothe follow-
ingwebsite:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/
sp4/HFdeploy.htm

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MainboardLayout
P4NSLI (MS-7160 v2.X) ATXMainboard
BATT
+
B
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O
S
Top: mouse
Bottom: keyboard
Top: LANJack
Bottom: USB ports
PCI2
JAUD1
J1394_1
J1394_2
JUSB1 JUSB2
VIA
nvidia
nvidia
VT6306
MCP04
Crush19 SLI
JUSB3
SYSFAN1
Silicon
Image
ATX1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
IDE2
I
D
E
1
F
D
D
1
SW1
JFP1
PCI1
PCIE2
JSLI
PCI_E1 Primary(x16/x8)
Secondary(x1/x8)
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
Codec
88E-1111
Winbond
W82627THF
Top: LANJack
Bottom: USB ports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SPDIFOut
JCD1
JIR1
PWR1
PWRFAN1
CPUFAN1
NBFAN1
JCI1
JDB1
JFP2
SATA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
Top: ParallelPort
Bottom:
COMPort
1394Port
SPDIF Out
JPWR1

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MS-7160 ATXMainboard
PackingContents
SATACable/
PowerCable(Optional) D-Bracket2
(Optional)
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
Back IOShield
1394Cable
(Optional)
Round Cableof
FloppyDisk RoundCableof
IDEDevices
SLISwitchcard/
SLI bridge
SATARAIDDriver
Diskette/ Creative
AudioDriver
*Thepicturesareforreferenceonlyand mayvaryfromthepackingcontentsof
theproductyoupurchased.
User’sGuide/Quick
Guide/TestReport
ExternalSATA2Cable
(Optional)

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GettingStarted
MSI SpecialFeature
CoreCellTM Chip
Bydiagnosingthe currentsystemutilization, the CoreCell™
Chipautomaticallytunesyourmotherboardtotheoptimalstate,
leadingtolessnoise,longerduration,morepower-savingand
higherperformance.
Features ofCoreCell™
BuzzFree
-- Diagnosescurrentsystemutilization&temperature.
-- ControlsbothCPUand NorthBridgefans.
-- Cutsupto50%ofsystemnoise.
LifePro
--Prolongsmotherboard,CPUand fanlife.
--Maintainsmotherboard&CPUinconstanttemperature.
-- Preventscomponentsfromoperating beyond specifications.
PowerPro
-- Savesupto65%power.
--Assuresmotherboardstability.
-- EmpowersO.Ccapability.
Speedster
-- AdvancedO.C.design.
-- SuperiorO.C.capability.
--GreaterO.C.method.

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MS-7160 ATXMainboard
D.O.T.Express(2nd generationofD.O.T.)
DynamicOverclocking byREALCPULoading
†CoreCellchip detectsCPUcurrent astriggerpoint
†FastestResponseTimetoreportREALCPULoading:
-1usresponsetime,5timesfasterthancompetitor’ssolution(byCPUVID),
5usresponsetime.
-Slowest:DetectbyBackgroundSoftware
Dedicatepowersolution forDRAMandChipset
†SteadyCurrentSupplytoensureperformanceand stability
Real-Time PowerCircuitry(PWM)Protection
†ProtectCPUwhenabnormalcurrentoccurred
†ResponseTime:1usonly-Nocompetitor

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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-7160 ATXMainboard
Quick ComponentsGuide
DIMM2
DDR DIMMs,
p.2-7
JAUD1, p.2-19
JFP1, p.2-19
BackPanel
I/O, p.2-12
PWR1,
p.2-10
IDE1/2, p.2-17
ATX1, p.2-10
JFP2, p.2-19
PCI1~2,
p.2-28
JUSB1~3, p.2-20
SATA1~6,
p.2-18
SW1,
p.2-25
NBFAN1,
p.2-16
SYSFAN1, p.2-16
FDD1, p.2-16
CPUFAN1,
p.2-16
JCD1, p.2-20
JCI1, p.2-17
JIR1, p.2-20
PCI_E1~E2,
p.2-26
CPU, p.2-3
JDB1, p.2-21
J1394_1~2,
p.2-21
PCI_E3~E4,
p.2-26
PWRFAN1, p.2-16
JPWR1, p.2-10 JSLI,p.2-25

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HardwareSetup
Central ProcessingUnit:CPU
ThemainboardsupportsIntel Pentium4Prescott, Smithfield (DualCore)and
CederMill) processors.The mainboardusesaCPUsocketcalledLGA775.Whenyou
areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstall thecoolertopreventoverheating.
If youdonothavetheCPUcooler,contact yourdealertopurchaseand install them
beforeturning onthecomputer.
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