MSI MS-96B3 User manual

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MS-96B3(V2.X)Mainboard
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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
V2.0 FirstreleaseforPCB2.X May2009
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visitthe MSIwebsiteforFAQ,technicalguide,BIOSupdates, driverup-
datesandotherinformation: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service
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SafetyInstructions
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.
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommendedbythe
manufacturer.
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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.
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
Increasetheseparationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutlet on acircuitdifferentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected.
Consult thedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED’ INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-96B3
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
Chapter1GettingStarted.....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
Chapter2HardwareSetup....................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-7
BackPanel............................................................................................................2-8
Connector............................................................................................................2-9
Jumper................................................................................................................2-15
Slot......................................................................................................................2-16
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced............................................................................................................3-6
Boot....................................................................................................................3-13
Security..............................................................................................................3-16
Chipset...............................................................................................................3-17
Power.................................................................................................................3-19
Exit......................................................................................................................3-20
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Getting Started
Chapter1
Getting Started
Thankyouforchoosing theMS-96B3v2.XMicro-ATX
mainboardfromMSI.
Basedontheinnovative AMD RS690E &SB600 con-
trollersforoptimalsystemefficiency,theMS-96B3ac-
commodatesthelatest AMD Athlon 64 (DualCore),
Athlon 64 X2(QuadCore) processorsin SocketAM2
andsupportsfourDDR2533/667/800DIMMslotsto
providethemaximumof 8GBmemorycapacity.
Intheentry-levelandmid-rangemarketsegment,the
MS-96B3canprovideahigh-performancesolutionfor
today’sfront-end and generalpurposeworkstation,as
wellasin the future.
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MS-96B3Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
Processor
-AMDAthlon64 (DualCore),Athlon64 X2(QuadCore)processorin
Socket AM2
-4-pinCPUfanpinheaderwithSmartFanSpeed Control
FSB
-HyperTransportsupporting speedupto1GHz(2000MT/s)
Chipset
-Northbridge:AMDRS690E
-Southbridge: AMDSB600
Memory
-UnbufferedNon-ECCDDR2533/667/800 SDRAM(8GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMM slots(240-pin/1.8V)
LAN
-SupportsGigabitEthernetbyIntel82573L
SATA
-4SATAII portsbyAMDSB600
-Supportsstorageand datatransfersatup to3Gb/s
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtekALC888
-Compliant withAzalia1.0Spec
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16 slot
-2PCIExpressx1slots
-132-bit/33MHzPCIslot
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Getting Started
Connectors
RearI/O
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-2serialports
-2RJ-45LANjacks
-4USB 2.0ports
-1D-Sub VGAport
-1HDMI port
OnboardConnector
-2USB 2.0pinheaders(4ports)
-2audiopinheaders
-1SPIFlashROMpinheader(fordebugging)
-1SPDIF-Inconnector
-1SPDIF-Outconnector
FormFactor
-Micro-ATX: 9.6”X9.6”
Mounting
-8mountingholes
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MS-96B3Mainboard
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BATT
+
PCI_EX1
PCI_EX2
PCI_EX3
PCI1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JAUD1 JAUD2 SPDOUT1 SPDIN1
JVID
J6
JPW1
JP2
JP3
ATX1
JUSB2
JUSB1
SATA1SATA3 SATA2SATA4
JBAT1
JFP1
CPUFAN1
SYSFAN1
JSPI1
Top:Mouse
Bottom:Keyboard
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USBPorts
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USB Ports
HDMIPort
VGAPort
SerialPorts
AMD
RS690E
AMD
SB600
SYSFAN2
MS-96B3 v2.XMicro-ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
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HardwareSetup
Chapter2
HardwareSetup
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.
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MS-96B3Mainboard
Quick ComponentsGuide
SYSFAN1, p.2-12
CPU, p.2-3
DIMMSlots, p.2-6
JBAT1,p.2-15
BackPanel
I/O, p.2-8
CPUFAN1, p.2-12
JFP1,p.2-12
PCI-Class Slots,
p.2-16
JUSB1~2, p.2-13
SATA1~4, p.2-10
JPW1,p.2-7
JSPI1, p.2-9
SPDIN1,
SPDOUT1,
p.2-11
JAUD1, p.2-14
J6,p.2-9
JAUD2, p.2-14
ATX1, p.2-7
JP2,JP3, p.2-15
SYSFAN2, p.2-12
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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Important
1.OverheatingwillseriouslydamagetheCPUandsystem.Alwaysmake
surethecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotecttheCPUfromoverheating.
2.Makesurethatyouapplyan evenlayerofheatsinkpaste(orthermal tape)
between theCPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
3.Whilereplacing theCPU,always turnoff the powersupplyorunplugthe
powersupply spowercordfromthegroundedoutletfirsttoensurethe
safetyofCPU.
4.Wedo notguarantee the damage orrisk caused byinadequateoperation
orbyoverclockingbeyondproductspecifications.
Whenyouareinstalling the CPU, make suretheCPUhasaheatsinkanda
cooling fan attachedon thetop topreventoverheating. Ifyoudonothavethe
heatsinkandcoolingfan,contactyourdealertopurchaseandinstallthembefore
turning onthecomputer.
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MS-96B3Mainboard
CPUInstallation Procedures forSocketAM2
1.Pleaseturnoffthepowerand
unplug thepowercordbefore
installing the CPU.
2.Pulltheleversidewaysaway
fromthe socket.Makesureto
raisetheleverup toa90-de-
greeangle.
3.Lookforthegold arrowofthe
CPU.The goldarrowshould
pointasshownin thepicture.
TheCPUcanonlyfitin the cor-
rectorientation.
4.If theCPUiscorrectlyinstalled,
thepinsshould becompletely
embeddedintothesocketand
cannotbe seen.Pleasenote
thatanyviolation ofthe correct
installationproceduresmay
causepermanentdamagesto
yourmainboard.
5.Press theCPUdownfirmlyinto
thesocketandclosethelever.
AstheCPUislikelytomovewhile
theleverisbeingclosed,al-
waysclosetheleverwithyour
fingerspressingtightlyon top of
the CPUtomakesurethe CPUis
properlyand completelyembed-
dedintothesocket.
OpenLever
90degree
Sliding
Plate
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
CorrectCPUplacement
Incorrect CPUplacement
O
Close
Lever
Pressdown
theCPU
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HardwareSetup
Installing AMDSocketAM2CPUCooler Set
Whenyouareinstalling the CPU, make suretheCPUhasaheatsinkanda
cooling fanattachedon thetop topreventoverheating. If youdonothavethe
heatsinkandcoolingfan,contactyourdealertopurchaseandinstallthembefore
turning onthecomputer.
Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstrationofthe cooler
installation forSocket AM2CPUsonly.Theappearanceofyourmainboard
mayvarydependingon the modelyou purchase.
Important
2.Thenpress downtheotherendof
thecliptofastenthe cooling seton
the topofthe retentionmechanism.
LocatetheFixLeverand liftitup.
1.Positionthecooling set ontothere-
tentionmechanism. Hookoneend
of theclip tohookfirst.
3.Fastendownthelever. 4.AttachtheCPUFancable tothe CPU
fanconnectoronthemainboard.
Fixed Lever
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MS-96B3Mainboard
Memory
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
TheseDIMM slotsareintendedforsystemmemorymodules.
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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HardwareSetup
PowerSupply
24
1
ATX1
12
13
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 NC
PinDefinition
pin12
pin13
System 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.
PIN SIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
4 12V
PinDefinition
Important
1.Makesurethat bothconnectorsareconnectedtothepowersupplytoensure
stable operationofthe mainboard.
2.Powersupplyof350 watts(and above)ishighlyrecommended forsystem
stability.
CPUPower Connector:JPW1
This12VpowerconnectorisusedtoprovidepowertotheCPU.
JPW1
13
4
2
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MS-96B3Mainboard
SpeedIndicatorActivityIndicator
BackPanel
Mouse/Keyboard
ThestandardPS/2 mouse/keyboardDINconnectorisforaPS/2 mouse/keyboard.
SerialPort
Theserial port isa16550Ahigh speedcommunicationsportthatsends/receives16
bytesFIFOs. Youcan attachaserial mouseorotherserial devicesdirectlytothe
connector.
USBPort
TheUSB (UniversalSerial Bus)port isforattachingUSB devicessuchaskeyboard,
mouse,orotherUSB-compatibledevices.
VGAPort
TheDB15-pin femaleconnectorisprovidedformonitor.
HDMIPort
TheHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)isan all-digitalaudio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressedstreams. HDMIsupportsall TVformat, includ-
ingstandard,enhanced, orhigh-definitionvideo,plusmulti-channeldigitalaudioona
singlecable.
LAN
ThestandardRJ-45LANjackisforcon-
nectiontothe LocalArea Network(LAN).
You can connectanetworkcabletoit.
LeftLED RightLED
ActiveLED 100M/1000MSpeedLED
LED Color Yellow Green/Orange
10MCablePlug-in NoTransmission OFF OFF
Transition Yellow(Blinking) OFF
100M CablePlug-in NoTransmission OFF Green(Lighting)
Transition Yellow(Blinking) Green(Lighting)
1000MCablePlug-in NoTransmission OFF Orange(Lighting)
Transition Yellow(Blinking) Orange(Lighting)
InS3/S4/S5StandbyState Green(Lighting) OFF
Keyboard USBPorts
Mouse
SerialPorts USBPorts
LAN2
VGAPort HDMIPort
LAN1
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