MSI PM8M2-V Series User manual

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MS-7071 (v1.x) M-ATX Mainboard
PM8M2-V

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Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7071
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the measures listed below.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connec the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but
no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are
under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes with-
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.x First release for PCB 1.X November 2005
with VIA P4M800/VT8237R Plus
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
hVisit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://
www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
hContact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or
module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
hThe power cord or plug is damaged.
hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord-
ing to User’s Manual.
hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
hThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned,
storage temperature above 600C (1400F), it may damage the
equipment.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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WEEE Statement

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started......................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications.....................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout..................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents..................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup....................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide......................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU................................................................2-3
Introduction of LGA 775 CPU.........................................................2-3
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation.....................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM...........................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination.............................................................2-8
Installing DDR Modules..................................................................2-8
Power Supply........................................................................................2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1..........................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1.................................................2-9
Back Panel............................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector.........................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector...................................................................2-11
USB Connectors..........................................................................2-11
VGA Connector ...........................................................................2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack........................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors..................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1.......................................................2-13
Connectors.........................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1.............................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN1.......2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1/IDE2....................................................2-15
CD-In Connector: CD_IN..............................................................2-15
Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1 ~ 2......................................2-16
Front Panel Connector: JFP2........................................................2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2......................................2-17
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1.......................................2-18
Jumpers...............................................................................................2-19
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT2........................................................2-19
Slots....................................................................................................2-20
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slots......................................2-20

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots............................2-21
PCI Interrupt Request Routing......................................................2-21
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup..............................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.......................................................................................3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device......................................................3-2
Control Keys..................................................................................3-3
Getting Help...................................................................................3-3
Main Menu......................................................................................3-3
Default Settings.............................................................................3-3
The Main Menu......................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features.....................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features.....................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features.................................................................3-11
Integrated Peripherals..........................................................................3-14
Power Management Setup..................................................................3-17
PNP/PCI Configurations.......................................................................3-20
H/W Monitor........................................................................................3-22
Load Optimized Defaults.....................................................................3-24
BIOS Setting Password......................................................................3-24

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing PM8M2-V Series (MS-7071 v1.X) Micro ATX
mainboard. The PM8M2-V Series (MS-7071 v1.X) is based on VIA®
P4M800 and VT8237R Plus chipsets for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium 4/Celeron DTM (LGA775)
processor, the PM8M2-V Series (MS-7071 v1.X) delivers a high perfor-
mance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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MS-7071 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®Pentium 4 / Celeron-D in the 775-land package
hSupports 800/533MHz FSB
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hVIA ®P4M800 chipset
- 64 bit P4 processor FSB I/F (800MHz)
- 64 bit DDR SDRAM memory I/F (333/400MHz)
- 32 bit AGP I/F (66MHz) for 8x/4x mode
- Supports 8X V-Link
hVIA®VT8237R Plus chipset
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
- Supports USB 2.0 up to 8 ports
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management
Main Memory
hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs
hSupports up to 2GB DDR333/400 SDRAMs
hSupports 2.6v DDR SDRAM
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 3.0 8X slot
hTwo PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
On-Board IDE
hAn IDE controller integrated in the VIA VT8237R Plus chipset providing IDE HDD/
CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes
hSupport 2 Serial ATA 150 ports.
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
- 1 serial port, Com1
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Rear * 4 / Front * 4)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic
- 1 RJ45 connector
- 1VGA

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Getting Started
Audio
hAC97 link controller integrated in VT8237R Plus
hRealtek ALC655 6-Channel software audio codec
- Compliant with AC97 v2.2 spec.
On-Board LAN
hRealtek 8100C
- Single chip
- Supports 10MB/s, 100MB/s
- Compliant with PCI 2.2
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hMicro-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 19.0 cm (W)
Mounting
h6 mounting holes

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MS-7071 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory
modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jump-
ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connect-
ing the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-
nents and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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MS-7071 M-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
Back Panel
I/O,p.2-10
PCI Slots,
p.2-20
JPW1,
p.2-9
CPU,
p.2-3
CPU_FAN1,
p.2-14
DDR DIMMs,
p.2-7
AGP Slot,
p.2-20
JBAT2,
p.2-19
PWR_FAN1,
p.2-14
IDE1,IDE2
p.2-15
JFP2
p.2-17
SATA1~
SATA2,
p.2-16
FDD1,
p.2-14
JUSB1
JUSB2,
p.2-19
JAUDIO1,
p.2-18
CONN1,
p.2-9
CD_IN1,
p.2-15
SYS_FAN1,
p.2-14

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium 4 / Celeron DTM (LGA775)
processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are
installing the CPU, make sure to install the heat sink/cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and
install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU
from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first
to ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such
abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to oper-
ate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do
not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
operation or beyond product specifications.
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.
Introduction of LGA 775 CPU
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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2. Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
1. The CPU socket has a plastic
cap on it to protect the con-
tact from damage. Always
cover it to protect the socket
pin until you are going to in-
stall the CPU.
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat
sink/ cooler fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do
not have the heat sink/cooler fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some
silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler
fan for better heatsinking.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooling fan correctly. Wrong
installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
4. Open the load lever.
3. The pins of socket reveal.

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Hardware Setup
6. After confirming the CPU di-
rection for correction mating,
put down the CPU in the
socket housing frame. Be sure
to grape on the edge of the
substrate. Note that the align-
ment keys are matched.
8. Rotate the load plate onto the
package.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with purely verti-
cal motion and reload it again.
alignment
key
5. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

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10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink first. Pull down
the fan/heatsink until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the
mainboard.
12. Turn over the mainboard to con-
firm that the clip-ends are cor-
rected inserted.
locking
switch
11. Press the four hooks down
to fasten the fan. Then ro-
tate the locking switch (refer
to the correct direction
marked on it) to lock the
hooks again.
9. Engage the load while press-
ing down lightly onto the load
plate, and then secure the le-
ver with the hook under reten-
tion tab.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Confirm if your CPU heatsink/cooler is firmly installed before
turning on your system.
2. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor
in BIOS (refer to p.3-20 for details) for the CPU temperature.
3. Make sure that the CPU socket pins are not turned up or
pressed down.

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Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line
Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can
install DDR 333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://
www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~2)
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles
the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to
3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than
168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM.