MSI P35 NEO2-FR - Motherboard - ATX User manual

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P35 Neo2 series
MS-7345(v1.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
V1.0 FirstreleaseforG33 March2007
V1.1 FirstreleaseforP35 March2007
V1.2 FirstreleaseforP35 Neo2 April 2007
V1.3 FirstreleaseforP35LT April 2007
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
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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-7345
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
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-8
BackPanel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Jumper................................................................................................................2-19
Button.................................................................................................................2-20
Slots....................................................................................................................2-21
LEDStatusIndicators........................................................................................2-23
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-9
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................................3-12
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-14
PNP/PCIConfigurations.....................................................................................3-17
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-19
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-26
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-27
AppendixARealtekALC888/888TAudio..........................................................A-1
InstallationforWindows2000/XP......................................................................A-2
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
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HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-18
AppendixBDualCoreCenter..............................................................................B-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................B-2
Main......................................................................................................................B-2
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................B-10
AppendixCIntelICH9RSATARAID(optional)..................................................C-1
ICH9RIntroduction...............................................................................................C-2
BIOSConfiguration..............................................................................................C-3
Installing Driver....................................................................................................C-9
Installing Software............................................................................................C-11
RAIDMigrationInstructions...............................................................................C-15
DegradedRAIDArray........................................................................................C-22
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
ThankyouforchoosingtheP35Neo2 Series(MS-7345
v1.X) ATXmainboard. TheP35Neo2 Seriesmainboards
arebasedon Intel P35&ICH9/ICH9R chipsetsfor
optimal systemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced
Intel Core2Quad/Core2Duo/Pentium/Celeron
LGA775 processor, the P35 Neo2Seriesdeliverahigh
performanceandprofessionaldesktopplatform
solution.
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel®Core2Quad/Core2Duo/Pentium/Celeronprocessorsinthe
LGA775 package
-SupportIntel®Yorkfield,Wolfdale
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.msi.
com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®P35chipset
-SouthBridge: Intel®ICH9/ICH9RBasechipset
MemorySupport
-DDR2800/667 SDRAM(8GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMMs(240pin/1.8V)
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCIELAN10/100/1000 Fast EthernetbyRealtek8111B
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888/ALC888T
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoft VistaPremiumspec
-SupportsVoIP Card(onlyforALC888T)
IDE
-1IDEportbyMarvell88SE6111
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-AboutportsofSATAII pleasecheckIntelwebsiteandbasedonPCB
version.
-Aboutportsofe-SATApleasecheckIntelwebsiteand be basedon
PCBversion.
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto300MB/s
1394
-Supports1394 byVIA VT6308(optional)
FDD
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
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Getting Started
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-2eSATAports(optional)(eSATAfunctionalitydependsonIntel
ICH9/ICH9Rsupport)
-6USB 2.0Ports
-1LANjack(10/100/1000)
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-11394 port(optional)
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-3USB 2.0pinheaders
-11394pinheader(optional)
-1chasisintrusionconnector
-1SPDIF-outpinheader
-1CD-inconnector
-2HWOCpinheaders(optional)
-1frontaudiopinheader
-1serialpinheader
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16slot
-2PCI Expressx1slots
-1PCI Expressx4slot
-2PCIslots
-Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-ATX (30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes
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P35 Neo2Series
(MS-7345 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
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PCI_E2
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I/OChip
PCI_E1
PCI_E3
BATT
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JAUD1
CPUFAN
POWER1
JPWR1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
J1394_1(optional)
JCOM1
FDD1
JCD3 SPDO JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1
JDB1
(optional)
JFP2 JFP1
SATA7
SATA6 SATA5
IDE1
ATX1
Top:mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:LAN jack
Bottom:
USBports
eSATAports
(optional)
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B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
JCI1
Top :
USB Ports
Bottom:
Intel
ICH9/ICH9R
SW1
PCI_E4
JSLIC1(optional)
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN5
JB1
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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
FloppyCable
IDECable
Back IOShield
1394 Bracket(Optional)
SATACable
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PCI_E1
PCI_E3
BATT
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JAUD1
CPUFAN
POWER1
JPWR1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
J1394_1(optional)
JCOM1
FDD1
JCD3 SPDO JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1
JDB1
(optional)
JFP2 JFP1
SATA7
SATA
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SATA
5
IDE1
ATX1
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top: LANjack
Bottom:
USBports
eSATAports
(optional)
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Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
JCI1
Top :
USBPorts
Bottom:
Intel
ICH9/ICH9R
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PCI_E4
JSLIC1(optional)
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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
CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN,
p.2-14
DDR2,
p.2-7
ATX1,
p.2-9
SYSFAN3,
p.2-14
IDE1,
p.2-12
SATAII,
p.2-13
JFP1,2,
p.2-16
JUSB1~3,
p.2-18
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
J1394_1,
p.2-15
FDD1,
p.2-12
SPDO,
p.2-15
JCD3,
p.2-17
JAUD1,
p.2-17
PCI,
p.2-21
JCOM1,
p.2-18
PCI_E,
p.2-21
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
Back Panel,
p.2-10
POWER1,
p.2-9
JPWR1,
p.2-9
JCI1,
p.2-14
SW1,
p.2-20
SYSFAN5,
p.2-14
SYSFAN4,
p.2-14
JSLIC1,
p.2-13
JB1,JB2,
p.2-19
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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Introduction toLGA775 CPU
Thesurfaceof LGA775 CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
malpasteon itforbetterheat
dispersion.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
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.Removethe capfromleverhinge
side(asthe arrowshows).
1.TheCPUsockethasaplasticcapon
ittoprotectthe contactfromdamage.
BeforeyouinstalltheCPU,always
coverittoprotectthesocket pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
When youareinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile, do notforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Opentheloadlever.
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HardwareSetup
6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousing frame.
Besuretograspontheedgeof
theCPUbase.Notethatthe align-
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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10. Aligntheholeson themainboard
withtheheatsink.Pushdownthe
cooleruntilitsfourclipsget
wedged intothe holesofthe
mainboard.
12.Turnoverthe mainboardtocon-
firmthattheclip-endsarecor-
rectlyinserted.
11.Press thefourhooksdowntofas-
ten thecooler.Thenrotatethelock-
ing switch(refertothecorrectdi-
rectionmarkedonit)tolockthe
hooks.
9.Press downtheloadleverlightly
ontothe loadplate,and thense-
curetheleverwiththehookunder
retentiontab.
locking
switch
Important
1.Readthe CPUstatusinBIOS(Chapter3).
2. WheneverCPUisnot installed,always protect yourCPUsocketpinwiththe
plasticcap covered (showninFigure1)toavoiddamaging.
3.Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstration oftheCPU/
coolerinstallation only.The appearanceofyourmainboardmayvarydepend-
ingonthemodel you purchase.
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