MSI P45 Neo3 V2 Series User manual

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MS-7514(v2.X)Mainboard
G52-75141XB
P45Neo3 V2/
P43Neo3V2Series

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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 ReleaseforPCB2.X September2008
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: 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:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquid haspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeen exposedtomoisture.
†The equipmentdoesnotworkwelloryoucannotgetitworkaccordingto
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-7514
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
TechnicalSupport......................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions...................................................................................................iii
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement.............................................iv
WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement.......................v
English......................................................................................................................En-1
MainboardSpecifications.................................................................................En-2
Quick ComponentsGuide..................................................................................En-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)..........................................................................En-5
Memory...............................................................................................................En-9
PowerSupply...................................................................................................En-11
BackPanel........................................................................................................En-12
Connectors......................................................................................................En-14
Jumper..............................................................................................................En-21
Buttons.............................................................................................................En-22
Switch..............................................................................................................En-23
Slots..................................................................................................................En-24
LEDStatusIndicators......................................................................................En-25
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................En-26
SoftwareInformation......................................................................................En-35
Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1
Spezifikationen..................................................................................................De-2
Komponenten-Übersicht...................................................................................De-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)..........................................................................De-5
Speicher.............................................................................................................De-9
Stromversorgung............................................................................................De-11
Rücktafel..........................................................................................................De-12
Anschlüsse......................................................................................................De-14
Jumper..............................................................................................................De-21
Tasten...............................................................................................................De-22
Steckbrücken...................................................................................................De-23
Steckplätze......................................................................................................De-24
LEDStatusdikatoren........................................................................................De-25
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................De-26
Software-Information......................................................................................De-35

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Fran ais.....................................................................................................................Fr-1
Spécifications.....................................................................................................Fr-2
Guiderapidedescomposants..........................................................................Fr-4
Processeur:CPU...............................................................................................Fr-5
Mémoire...............................................................................................................Fr-9
Connecteurd’alimentation...............................................................................Fr-11
Panneauarrière................................................................................................Fr-12
Connecteurs.....................................................................................................Fr-14
Cavalier.............................................................................................................Fr-21
Boutons.............................................................................................................Fr-22
Interrupteur.......................................................................................................Fr-23
Slots...................................................................................................................Fr-24
IndicateursdestatutsdeLED.........................................................................Fr-25
RéglagesBIOS..................................................................................................Fr-26
InformationdeLogiciel.....................................................................................Fr-35
Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1
Характеристики ...............................................................................................Ru-2
Руководство по размещению компонентов ..............................................Ru-4
CPU(Центральный процессор).....................................................................Ru-5
Память ..............................................................................................................Ru-9
Разъем питания .............................................................................................Ru-11
Задняя панель ...............................................................................................Ru-12
Разъемы ..........................................................................................................Ru-14
Перемычки......................................................................................................Ru-21
Кнопки .............................................................................................................Ru-22
Переключатели ..............................................................................................Ru-23
Слоты ...............................................................................................................Ru-24
Световые индикаторы .................................................................................Ru-25
Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................Ru-26
Сведения опрограммном обеспечении ...................................................Ru-35

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P45Neo3V2/
P43Neo3V2Series
User s Guide
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MS-7514Mainboard
ProcessorSupport
-Intel Core2Extreme,Core2Quad,Core2Duo,PentiumDual-
CoreandCeleronDual-CoreprocessorsintheLGA775 package
-Intel nextgeneration 45nmMulti-coreCPU
*(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1600*(OC)/1333/1066/800MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel P45/P43chipset
-SouthBridge:Intel ICH10/ICH10Rchipset
MemorySupport
-4DDR2DIMMssupportDDR21066**(OC)/800/ 667 SDRAM
(240pin/ 1.8V/16GBMax)
**(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit http://
global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCIE LAN10/100/1000FastEthernetbyRealtek8111C
Audio
-Chipintegrated byRealtek ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjack sensing
-Compliant withAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoft VistaPremiumspec
IDE
-1IDEportbyJMicron JMB363
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-6SATAIIportsbyICH10/ ICH10R(SATA1~6)
-2SATAII portsbyJMicronJMB363 (SATA7~8)
-Supportsstorageand datatransfersatup to3Gb/s
RAID
-SATA1~6supportRAID0/1/5/10/JBODmodebyICH10R
-SATA7&SATA8support RAID0/RAID1/JBODbyJMicron
JMB363
MainboardSpecifications

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1394 (optional)
-Supports1394 byJMicronJMB381
FDD
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1Serialport
-6USB2.0Ports
-1LANjack
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-11394port(optional)
On-BoardPinheaders/Connectors/buttons
-3USB 2.0pinheaders
-11394 pinheader(optional)
-1chassisintrusionconnector
-1S/PDIF-outpinheader
-1CD-inconnector
-1frontaudiopinheader
-1TPMModuleconnector(optional)
-1HardwareOverclockFSB Switch
-1Reset button (optional)
-1Powerbutton (optional)
-1ClearCMOS button(optional)
TPM (optional)
-SupportsTPM
Slots
-1PCIExpressx16 slot, support up toPCIExpress2.0x16 speed
-2PCIExpressx1slots
-3PCIslots, support 3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-ATX (30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mountingholes

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MS-7514Mainboard
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Quick ComponentsGuide
CPU, En-5
DDR2DIMMs,
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JPWR1,
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SATA,
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JUSB1~3,
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J1394_1,
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FDD1,
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JCD1,
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JTPM1,
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JAUD1,
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PCI,
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Back Panel,
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PWR1, En-11
JCI1, En-16
JFP2,JFP1
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SYSFAN1,
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SYSFAN2,
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CPUFAN1, En-16
IDE1,
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JSP1,
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PCIE,
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JBAT1,
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OC_SW1,
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RESET1,
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POWER1,
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CLR_CMOS1,
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CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.
php?func=cpuform
Introduction toLGA775 CPU The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
mal pasteonitforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideof LGA775
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.
Replacing theCPU
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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MS-7514Mainboard
Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethecapfromleverhinge
side(asthearrowshows).
1.The CPUsockethasaplasticcap
onittoprotectthecontactfrom
damage.Beforeyouinstall theCPU,
alwayscoverittoprotect thesocket
pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
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6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousingframe.
Besuretograspon the edgeof
the CPUbase.Notethat thealign-
mentkeysarematched.
8.Covertheload plateontothe
package.
5.Lifttheloadleverup andopenthe
loadplate.
7.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUis
seatedwell intothesocket. If not,
takeouttheCPUwithpurevertical
motionand reinstall.
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MS-7514Mainboard
10. Aligntheholeson themainboard
withtheheatsink.Pushdownthe
cooleruntilitsfourclipsget
wedged intothe holesofthe
mainboard.
12.Turnoverthemainboardtocon-
firmthatthe clip-endsarecorrectly
inserted.
9.Press downtheloadleverlightly
ontothe loadplate,and thense-
curetheleverwiththehookunder
retentiontab.
Important
1. Read the CPUstatusinBIOS.
2. WheneverCPUisnot installed,always protect yourCPUsocketpinwiththe
plasticcap covered (showninFigure1)toavoiddamaging.
3.Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstration oftheCPU/
coolerinstallation only.The appearanceofyourmainboardmayvarydepend-
ingonthemodel you purchase.
11.Pressthe fourhooks downtofasten
the cooler.Then rotatethelocking
switch(refertothecorrectdirection
markedonit)tolock thehooks.
locking
switch
Mainboard
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Memory
TheseDIMM slotsareusedforinstalling memorymodules.
Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents, pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreport
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
Dual-ChannelMemory Population Rules
InDual-Channelmode,thememorymodulescantransmitand receivedatawithtwo
databuslinessimultaneously.EnablingDual-Channelmodecanenhancethesystem
performance.Pleaserefertothe following illustrationsforpopulationrulesunder
Dual-Channel mode.
Empty
Installed
Important
-DDR2memorymodulesarenotinterchangeable withDDRandtheDDR2
standardisnotbackwardscompatible.You shouldalways install DDR2
memorymodulesinthe DDR2DIMM slots.
-InDual-Channelmode,makesurethatyouinstall memorymodulesof the
sametypeand density in different channelDIMM slots.
-Toenable successful systemboot-up,alwaysinsertthememorymodules
intothe DIMM1first.
-Due tothe chipsetresourcedeployment, thesystemdensitywill onlybe
detected up to15+GB(notfull 16GB)when eachDIMM isinstalled witha
4GBmemorymodule.
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MS-7514Mainboard
Installing Memory Modules
1.Thememorymodulehasonlyonenotchonthecenterand will onlyfitin theright
orientation.
2.Insertthememorymodule verticallyintotheDIMMslot.Thenpushitin until the
goldenfingeronthe memorymoduleisdeeplyinserted inthe DIMMslot.The plastic
clipateachsideoftheDIMM slot will automaticallyclosewhenthememorymodule
isproperlyseated.
3.Manuallycheckifthememorymodulehasbeenlockedin placebytheDIMM slot
clipsatthesides.
Important
You can barelyseethe goldenfingerifthememorymoduleisproperlyinserted
inthe DIMM slot.
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 +3.3V
PinDefinition
pin12
pin13
ATX24-PinPower Connector:JPWR1
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectanATX24-pinpowersupply.
ToconnecttheATX24-pin powersupply,makesuretheplugofthe
powersupplyisinsertedin theproperorientationand thepinsare
aligned.Then pushdownthe powersupplyfirmlyintotheconnector.
Youmayusethe20-pin ATXpowersupplyasyoulike.If you’dlike
tousethe20-pin ATXpowersupply,pleaseplug yourpowersup-
plyalong withpin 1&pin 13 (refertotheimage attherighthand).
ATX4-pin PowerConnector:PWR1
Thispowerconnectorisusedtoprovide powertotheCPU.
1
JPWR1
12 24
13
PIN SIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
4 12V
PinDefinition
PWR1
Important
1.Makesurethatall the connectorsareconnectedtoproperATXpowersup-
pliestoensurestable operation ofthe mainboard.
2.Powersupplyof400 watts(and above)ishighlyrecommended forsystem
stability.
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