MSI MS-9641 User manual

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MS-9641 (V2.X)Mainboard
G52-96411x1
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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
V2.1 Updating memorycapacity August2008
to4GB
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
VisittheMSIwebsiteat http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service forFAQ,technicalguide, BIOSupdates,driverupdates,and
otherinformation.
Contactourtechnicalstaffat http://ocss.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 anyofthefollowingsituationsarises,gettheequipmentcheckedbyservice
personnel:
Thepowercordorplug isdamaged.
Liquidhaspenetratedintotheequipment.
Theequipmenthasbeenexposedtomoisture.
Theequipmentdoesnot workwell oryoucannotgetitworkaccording to
User’sManual.
Theequipmenthasdroppedanddamaged.
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.
Increasetheseparationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected.
Consultthedealeroran experiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED’ INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-9641
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.............................................................................................................iii
Trademarks......................................................................................................................iii
RevisionHistory.............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement.........................................................v
WEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)Statement....................................v
Chapter1GettingStarted.....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
Chapter2HardwareSetup....................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-8
FrontPanel...........................................................................................................2-9
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-11
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-24
Slot......................................................................................................................2-26
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced............................................................................................................3-7
Boot....................................................................................................................3-18
Security..............................................................................................................3-20
System...............................................................................................................3-21
PCHealth............................................................................................................3-22
Exit......................................................................................................................3-24
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosing theMS-9641 v2.xMicro-ATX
mainboard.The mainboardisbased on Intel 945GME
and ICH7/ICH7R chipset foroptimal systemefficiency.
Designedtofittheadvanced Intel CoreDuo/Core
Solo Series processor,themainboarddeliversahigh
performanceandprofessionaldesktopplatformsolution.
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MS-9641Mainboard
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Processor
-Intel®CoreDuo/CoreSoloSeriesprocessorsinthe478 Micro
FC-PGApackage.
-Supports3pinCPUFanPin-HeaderwithFanSpeedControl.
-SupportsIntelCoreDuoTechnology.
FSB
-533/667MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®945GMEchipset
-SouthBridge: Intel®ICH7/ICH7Rchipset
Memory
-DDR2533/667 SDRAM(4GBMax)
-2DDR2DIMM slots(240pin/ 1.8V)
LAN
-Supports6PCIExpressGbLANbyIntel82573L
-SupportsEthernetbypassfunction withProgrammingRelay(4ports)
IDE
-1IDEportbyICH7/ICH7R(44-pinconnector)
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100mode
SATA
-4SATAIIportsbyICH7/ICH7R
-SupportsfourSATAII devices
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatup to3Gb/s
CF
-Supports1CompactFlashconnector
MainboardSpecifications
Connectors
FrontPanel
-4~6RJ45GigabitLANports(optional)
-2USB2.0ports
-1serialport
OnboardPinheaders
-1serialportpinheader
-1USB 2.0pinheader
-1VGA port
Slot
-1PCI slot
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Getting Started
WatchDogTimer
-255 level
FormFactor
-Micro-ATX (24.3cmX22.7cm)
Mounting
-8mounting holes
Accessory
-CPURetention Module(optional)
-CPUCooler(optional)
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MS-9641Mainboard
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MainboardLayout
MS-9641 (v2.X) Micro-ATXMainboard
PCI0
J3
J5
LAN_LED
J_LAN1
JP1
JTV0
PCIEX4&PCIBusonEdge
J2
CLR_CMOS0
F_USB2
JCF_SEL
SATA2 SATA1
SATA3
JCFV_SEL
SATA4
IDEB0
CPUFAN0
JPW0 SM_BUS
SYSFAN1
AUXFAN0
ATX1
COM2
DIMM1
DIMM0
Winbond
W83627EHG
JFP1
BIOS
JLAN5
JLAN4
JLAN3
JLAN2
JLAN1
JLAN0
JUSB0
JVGA0
Intel
945GME
Intel
ICH7/ICH7R
CF0
BATT
+
JLPC1
JLCD1
J0
COM1
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HardwareSetup
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.
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Quick ComponentsGuide
BIOS
CPU,
p.2-3
DIMM0/1,
p.2-6
AUXFAN0,
p.2-13
SM_BUS,
p.2-15
JPW0,
p.2-8
ATX1,p.2-8
Front Panel,
p.2-9
PCI0,
p.2-26
F_USB2,
p.2-14
JFP1,
p.2-13 SATA1~4,
p.2-12
IDEB0,
p.2-11
CLR_CMOS0,
p.2-24
COM2,
p.2-15 SYSFAN1,
p.2-13
CPUFAN0,
p.2-13
CF0,p.2-11
J3,
p.2-17
LAN_LED,
p.2-17
J5,p.2-25
JCFV_SEL,
p.2-25
JCF_SEL,
p.2-25
GoldenFinger,
p.2-26
JP1,p.2-17
JTV0,
p.2-15
J2
p.2-25
J0,p.2-16
JLCD1,
p.2-16
JLPC1,
p.2-16
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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Themainboardsupports Intel CoreDuo/CoreSolo processorinthe478pin
package. ThemainboardusesaCPUsocketcalledmPGA478 foreasyCPUinstallation.
Whenyouareinstallingthe CPU, make suretheCPUhas aheatsinkanda
coolingfanattachedon thetoptopreventoverheating.
Important
1.OverheatingwillseriouslydamagetheCPUandsystem.Alwaysmake
surethecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotecttheCPUfromoverheating.
2.Makesurethatyouapplyan evenlayerofheatsinkpaste(orthermal tape)
between theCPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
3.Whilereplacing theCPU,always turnoff the powersupplyorunplugthe
powersupply spowercordfromthegroundedoutletfirsttoensurethe
safetyofCPU.
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5. Liftup theleversonbothsides.
1. LoosethescrewontheCPUsocketwithatankscrewdriverinclockwise
direction.
2. PlacetheCPUon top of thesocket.Makesuretoalign thegoldarrowonthe
CPUwiththearrowkeyonthesocket.
CPU&Cooler SetInstallation
4. Onthefront endoftheCPUsocket isa
lockingmechanismdesignedintothe
formofascrew.Makesurethatyou
actuateordeactuatethismechanism
withascrewdriverbeforeand after
installing the CPU. 3. Pushthe CPUdownuntilits
pinssecurelyfitintothe
socket.
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HardwareSetup
5. Mountthe coolerset (fan&heatsink
bundled)on topoftheCPUandfit it
intotheretentionmechanism.
6. Securetheleverstolockthecooler
set.
7. Connectthe fan powercablefrom
themountedfantothe3-pin fan
powerconnectoron theboard.
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Memory
DIMM1
(Bank2&3) S/D128MB~2GB
MaximumSystem MemorySupported128MB~4GB
DIMM0
(Bank0&1) S/D128MB~2GB
S: SingleSide D:DoubleSide
SlotMemoryModuleTotalMemory
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
TheseDIMM slotsareintendedforsystemmemorymodules.
Memory Population Rules
Important
-Makesurethatyouinstall memorymodulesof thesame typeand density.
-Toenable successful systemboot-up,alwaysinsertthememorymodules
intothe DIMM0first.
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HardwareSetup
Installing Memory Modules
1. LocatetheDIMMslotsonthemainboard. Flipopenthe retainingclipateachside
ofthe DIMMslot.
2. Alignthenotchonthe DIMMwiththe keyonthe slot.InserttheDIMM verticallyinto
theDIMM slot. Thenpushit inuntilthegolden fingeron theDIMMisdeeplyinserted
intheDIMMslot.Theretainingclipat eachsideofthe DIMMslotwillautomatically
closeif the DIMM isproperlyseated.
3. Manuallycheckif the DIMMhasbeenlockedin placebytheretaining clipsat the
sides.
4. Followthesameprocedurestoinstall moreDIMMsif necessary.
Important
Youcanbarelyseethe golden fingeriftheDIMM isproperlyinserted inthe
DIMMslot.
Volt Notch
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PowerSupply
PIN SIGNAL
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND
PIN SIGNAL
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWROK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 VCC3
PinDefinition
PIN SIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
4 12V
JPW1 PinDefinition
pin12
pin13
JPW0
1
34
2
1
ATX1
12
24 13
Important
1.Makesurethatall the connectorsareconnectedtoproperATXpowersup-
pliestoensurestable operation ofthe mainboard.
2.Powersupplyof350 watts(and above)ishighlyrecommended forsystem
stability.
3. ATX12Vpowerconnectionshouldbe greaterthan 18A.
ATX24-Pin Power Connector:ATX1
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectanATX24-pinpowersupply.
ToconnecttheATX24-pin powersupply,makesuretheplugofthe
powersupplyisinsertedin theproperorientationand thepinsare
aligned.Then pushdownthe powersupplyfirmlyintotheconnector.
Youmayusethe20-pin ATXpowersupplyasyoulike.If you’dlike
tousethe20-pin ATXpowersupply,pleaseplug yourpowersup-
plyalongwithpin 1&pin13 (refertotheimageattherighthand).
Thereisalsoafoolproof designonpin11,12,23&24toavoid
wronginstallation.
ATX12VPower Connector:JPW0
This12VpowerconnectorisusedtoprovidepowertotheCPU.
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