MSI MS-7346 User manual

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P6N2SLI/Ultraseries
MS-7346(v1.X)Mainboard
G52-73461X1
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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
V1.0 Firstrelease February2007
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
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Contactourtechnicalstaff at: http://support.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-7346
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
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement........................................................iv
WEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)Statement....................................v
Chapter1.GettingStarted....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
PackingChecklist.................................................................................................1-4
Chapter2.HardwareSetup..................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-2
IntroductiontoLGA775CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU&CoolerInstallation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Dual-Channelmode Population Rule..........................................................2-7
InstallingMemoryModules..........................................................................2-8
PowerSupply....................................................................................................2-10
ATX24-PinPowerConnector: ATX..........................................................2-10
ATX12VPowerConnector:JPW1/JPW2..............................................2-10
BackPanel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connectors........................................................................................................2-13
FloppyDiskDriveConnector:FDD1..........................................................2-13
IDEConnector:IDE1,IDE2.........................................................................2-13
SerialATAConnector:SATA1/SATA2/ SATA3/SATA4.........................2-14
FanPowerConnectors:CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~3.....................................2-14
ChassisIntrusionConnector:JCI1...........................................................2-15
S/PDIF-OutConnector:JSPD1(2pin,3pinoptional)...............................2-15
CD-InConnector:JCD1.............................................................................2-15
FrontPanelConnectors: JFP1,JFP2.......................................................2-16
FrontPanelAudioConnector:JAUD1......................................................2-17
FWH/LPCDebuggingconnector: JLPC1..................................................2-17
FrontUSBConnector:JUSB1/JUSB2....................................................2-18
JSPIDebugging Pin Header:JSPI1............................................................2-18
D-Bracket 2Connector:JDB1...............................................................2-19
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-20
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SelecteSATAPort/PCI_E1SlotJumper:J1,J2(optional)....................2-20
Button.................................................................................................................2-21
ClearCMOSButton: SW1..........................................................................2-21
Slots....................................................................................................................2-22
PCI(PeripheralComponent Interconnect)Express Slots.......................2-22
NVSLI Technology....................................................................................2-22
PCI(PeripheralComponent Interconnect)Slots......................................2-26
PCIInterruptRequestRouting...................................................................2-26
LEDStatusIndicators........................................................................................2-27
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-9
IntegratedPeripherals........................................................................................3-11
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-13
PNP/PCIConfigurations.....................................................................................3-16
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-18
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-19
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-24
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-25
AppendixARealtekALC888Audio....................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
Sound Effect................................................................................................A-5
Mixer.............................................................................................................A-8
Audio I/O.....................................................................................................A-12
Microphone................................................................................................A-16
3DAudio Demo...........................................................................................A-17
Information..................................................................................................A-18
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19
AppendixBnVidiaRAID.........................................................................................B-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................B-2
SystemRequirement...................................................................................B-2
RAIDArrays.................................................................................................B-2
SummaryofRAIDConfigurations...............................................................B-2
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................B-3
BasicConfigurationInstructions................................................................B-3
Setting UptheNVRAIDBIOS.......................................................................B-3
InstallingtheRAIDDriver(forbootableRAIDArray)................................B-7
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NVIDIAIDEDrive/RAIDUtilityInstallation...........................................................B-9
InstallingtheNVIDIARAIDSoftwareUnderWindows(forNon-bootable RAID
Array)...........................................................................................................B-9
Initializing and UsingtheDisk Array.........................................................B-10
NVRAIDManagementUtility..............................................................................B-12
ViewingRAIDArrayConfigurations........................................................B-12
SettingUpaSpareRAIDDisk...................................................................B-13
CreateRAIDVolumefromExistingDisk...................................................B-16
Morphing FromOneRAIDArraytoAnother............................................B-17
HotPlugArray............................................................................................B-18
InitializingaRAIDArray.............................................................................B-19
RebuildingaRAIDArray............................................................................B-22
Synchronizing aRAIDArray.....................................................................B-25
AppendixCDualCoreCenter.............................................................................C-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................C-2
Main......................................................................................................................C-2
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................C-4
Clock.....................................................................................................................C-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................C-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................C-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................C-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................C-10
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyou forchoosing the P6N2SLI/UltraSeries
(MS-7346 v1.X)ATXmainboard. TheP6N2SLI/Ultra
Seriesmainboardsarebased on nForce 650ISLI/
Ultra & 430I chipsetsforoptimalsystemefficiency.
Designedtofitthe advanced Intel Pentium4LGA775
processor,theP6N2SLI/UltraSeriesdeliverahigh
performanceandprofessionaldesktopplatform
solution.
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Core2Extreme(dualandquad core),Core2Quad, Core2Duo,
Pentium4,PentiumD9XX, PentiumD8XX,CeleronD
-Supports3/4pinCPUFanPin-Header
-SupportsEISTTechnology
-SupportsHyper-Threading (HT)Technology
-SupportsIntelDualCoreTechnologyto1066 MHzand up
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU, pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/cpusupport.htm)
Chipset
-NorthBridge:nVidia®nForce650ISLI/Ultrachipset
-SouthBridge:nVidia®nForce430Ichipset
MemorySupport
-DDR2533/667/800 SDRAM(8GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMMs(240pin/1.8V)
(Formoreinformation oncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/testreport.htm)
LAN
-Supports10/100/1000Fast EthernetbyVitess®Vsc8601X
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudio
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
IDE
-2IDEcontrollerontheNVIDIAnForce430chipset providesIDE
HDD/CD-ROMwithPIO,BusMasterandUltraDMA133/100/66
operationmodes
-Supportsup to4IDEdevices
SATA
-Supports4SATAportswithup to300MB/stransferrate
-RAID0or1, 0+1,5issupported
-Supportsupto4SATAII devices
-Supports1eSATAportbysiliconimageSil3531 (optional)
Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes
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Getting Started
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1eSATAport(optional)
-4USB 2.0Ports
-1LANjack
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-1COMport
On-BoardPinheaders/ connectors
-1D-Bracket2pinheader
-2USB 2.0pinheaders(4ports)
-1chasisintrusionconnector
-4SATAIIconnectors
-1SPDIFpinheader
-1frontaudiopinheader
-1CD-inconnector
Slots
ForP6N2SLISeries
-2PCIExpressx16slots,bothrunningatx8.
-2PCI Expressx1slots
-2PCI slots(Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface)
ForP6N2UltraSeries
-2PCI Expressx16slots,PCI_E2-runningat x16, PCI_E4-
stopping.
-2PCI Expressx1slots
-2PCI slots(Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface)
FormFactor
-ATX (30.4cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes
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P6N2 SLI / Ultra Series
(MS-7346 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
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SYSFAN2
SATA3 SATA4
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
JPW2
JPW1
SYSFAN1
CPUFAN1
PCI2
JAUD1 FDD1
JSPD1 JUSB1 JUSB2
SYSFAN3
JDB1 JFP1
JFP2
JCD1
Codec
JCI2
JLPC1
JSPI1
SW1
Nvidia
430I
Nvidia
650I
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
eSATA port
(optional)
Top:
Bottom: VGAport
USB ports
JCI1
PCI_E5
J1,J2(optional)
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1-5
Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
SATACable
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
Back IOShield
StandardCablefor
IDEDevices
User’sGuide
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Thischaptertellsyouhowtoinstall theCPU,memorymodules,
andexpansioncards,aswellashowtosetupthe jumperson
the mainboard. Also,itprovidesthe instructionson connecting
theperipheraldevices,suchasthe mouse,keyboard,etc.
While doing the installation,becarefulinholding the components
andfollowtheinstallationprocedures.
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
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2-2
CPU,p.2-3
DIMM1/3/2/4,p.2-7
ATX,p.2-10
BackPanel,
p.2-11 IDE1/IDE2,
p.2-13
Quick ComponentsGuide
CPUFAN,p.2-14
JPW2,p.2-10
JPW1,p.2-10
J1,J2,p.2-20
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
NVSLI
connector,
p.2-22
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
SW1,
p.2-21
SATA1/2/3/4,
p.2-14
JFP2,
p.2-16
JFP1,
p.2-16
JDB1,
p.2-19
SYSFAN3,
p.2-14
JUSB1/2,
p.2-18
FDD1,
p.2-13
JSPD1,
p.2-15
JAUD1,
p.2-17
JCD1,
p.2-15
PCI1/2,
p.2-26
PCI_E3/4,
p.2-22
JLPC1,p.2-17
JSPI1,p.2-18
JCI1,p.2-15
PCI_E1/2,
p.2-22
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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
ThismainboardsupportsIntel®Pentium4inLGA775package.Whenyou areinstalling
theCPU, make suretoinstallthecoolertopreventoverheating. Ifyoudo not
havetheCPUcooler,consultyourdealerbeforeturning onthecomputer.
Forthe latestinformationaboutCPU, pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/cpusupport.
htm
Introduction toLGA775 CPU The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
mal pasteonitforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
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.
ReplaceingtheCPU
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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Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethecap fromleverhinge
side(asthearrowshows).
1.The CPUsockethasaplasticcap
onittoprotectthecontactfrom
damage.Beforeyouinstall theCPU,
alwayscoverittoprotect thesocket
pin.
CPU&Cooler Installation
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal. 4.Opentheloadlever.
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HardwareSetup
6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousingframe.
Besuretograspon the edgeof
the CPUbase.Notethat thealign-
mentkeysarematched.
8.Covertheload plateontothe
package.
7.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUis
seatedwell intothesocket. If not,
takeoutthe CPUwithpurevertical
motionand reinstall.
alignment
key
5.Lifttheloadleverup andopenthe
loadplate.
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