MSI P6NGM series User manual

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P6NGMseries
MS-7366(v1.X)Mainboard
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CopyrightNotice
The materialinthisdocumentistheintellectual propertyof MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 Firstrelease September2007
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=faqIndex
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-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600 C(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-7366
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.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter2.HardwareSetup..................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-8
BackPanel............................................................................................................2-9
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-11
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-18
Slots...................................................................................................................2-19
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-9
IntegratedPeripherals........................................................................................3-11
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-13
PNP/PCIConfigurations.....................................................................................3-15
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-17
Frequency/VoltageControl...............................................................................3-18
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-21
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-22
AppendixARealtekALC888Audio....................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19
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AppendixBnVidiaRAID.........................................................................................B-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................B-2
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................B-3
Installing Driver....................................................................................................B-7
NVIDIAIDEDrive/RAIDUtilityInstallation...........................................................B-9
Using theNVMediaShield Software.................................................................B-12
AppendixCDualCoreCenter.............................................................................C-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................C-2
Main......................................................................................................................C-3
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................C-5
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
Thankyouforchoosing theP6NGMSeries(MS-7366
v1.X) Micro-ATXmainboard.TheP6NGMSeries
mainboardsarebased on GeForce MCP73U/PV/V
chipsetforoptimalsystemefficiency.Designedtofit
the advanced Intel Pentium4LGA775 processor,
the P6NGMSeriesdeliverahighperformanceandpro-
fessionaldesktopplatformsolution.
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MS-7366Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-SupportsIntel Core2Quad,Core2Duo,Pentium,Celeron
processorsinthe LGA775 package.
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU, pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/cpusupport.htm)
SupportedFSB
-SupportsFSBupto1333MHz(for73U/PV)
-SupportsFSBupto1066MHz(for73V)
Chipset
-NvidiaMCP73U/PV/Vchipest
MemorySupport
-DDR2533/667/800SDRAM(240pin/non-ECC)(for73U/PV)
-DDR2533/667 SDRAM(240pin/non-ECC) (for73V)
-2DDR2DIMMs(4GB Max)
(Formoreinformation oncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://www.msi.com.tw/testreport.htm)
LAN
-SupportsLAN10/100/1000Fast EthernetbyRealtek RTL8211BL
(for73U/PV)
-SupportsLAN10/100 FastEthernetbyRealtek RTL8201CL
(for73V)
IEEE 1394 (optional)
-ChipintegratedbyJMicronJMB381
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek ALC888
-Supports7.1channelsaudioout
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
IDE
-1IDEportbyMCP73U/PV/V
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133,PIO& BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-4SATAIIportssupport 4SATAdevices
RAID
-SATA1~4supportRAID0,1, 5,0+1,JBOD(for73U/PV)
-SATA1~4supportRAID0,1, JBOD(for73V)
Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB

1-3
Getting Started
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1VGA port
-1HDMIport(optional)
-1DVI port(optional)
-1IEEE1394 port(optional)
-4USB 2.0Ports
-1LANjack
-6audiojacks
On-BoardPinheaders
-3USB2.0pinheaders(for73U/PV)
-2USB2.0pinheaders(for73V)
-1IEEE1394 pinheader(optional)
-1ChassisIntrusion Switchpinheader
-1Serialportpinheader
-1SPDIF-Outpinheader
-1FrontPanelAudiopinheader
-1CD-Inpinheader
-1TPMpinheader(optional)
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16slot
-1PCI Expressx1slot
-2PCI slots,support3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-M-ATX(24.4cmX 22.0cm)
Mounting
-6mounting holes
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P6NGMSeries
(MS-7366 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI2
PCI1
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
BATT
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1
P
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F
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JFP2
JCOM1
JFP1
J
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JUSB1 JUSB2JUSB3(optional)
JSP1
J1394_1(optional)
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SYSFAN1
J1
S
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T
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SATA1
DIMM1 DIMM2
SATA4
JTPM1
(optional)
JAUD1
ALC888
CPUFAN
PWR1
RTL8211BL
/8201CLRTL
Top:mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USBports
Top:1394
Bottom:USBports
(optional)
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
HDMIPort (optional)
NVIDIA
MCP73U/PV/V
Top:VGAPort
Bottom:DVIPort(optional)
Jmicron
JMB381
(optional)
JCD1
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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
Quick ComponentsGuide
PWR1,p.2-8 CPU,p.2-3 CPUFAN,p.2-12
DIMM Slots,
p.2-7
FDD1,
p.2-12
JCI1,
p.2-13
PWR2,
p.2-8
IDE1,
p.2-11
SYSFAN1,
p.2-12
SATA 1~4,
p.2-12
JTPM1,
p.2-17
JCOM1,
p.2-15
J1,
p.2-18
JFP1,JFP2,
p.2-14
J1394_1,
p.2-16
JSP1,
p.2-13
JUSB1~3,
p.2-16
BackPanel,
p.2-9
PCIE,
p.2-19
PCI,p.2-19
JCD1,p.2-13
JAUD1,p.2-15
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2-3
HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
ThismainboardsupportsIntel®Pentium4inLGA775package.Whenyou areinstalling
theCPU, make suretoinstallthecoolertopreventoverheating. Ifyoudo not
havetheCPUcooler,consultyourdealerbeforeturning onthecomputer.
Forthe latestinformation aboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.
php?func=cpuform
Introduction toLGA775 CPU
The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
mal pasteonitforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleis the 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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2-4
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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2-5
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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