MSI PT880 - Neo-FSR Motherboard - ATX User manual

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English/French/GermanVersion
G52-M7043X6
PT880 Neo (V2.0)
MS-7043(v1.X)ATXMainboard

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Manual Rev: 1.3
Release Date: May 2004
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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-7043
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.

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Copyright Notice
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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 without notice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision Revision History Date
V1.3 Multilingual version May 2004
for PT880 Neo (V2.0)
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.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contact 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 equip-
ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore 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 electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
 The power cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
 The equipment has dropped and damaged.
 The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600 C(1400F),ITMAY 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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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................ iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support.......................................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... iv
English Version.....................................................................................................E1-1
1. Getting Started ...............................................................................................E1-3
2. Hardware Setup ............................................................................................E2-1
3. BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................E3-1
French Version .....................................................................................................F1-1
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................F1-3
2. Installation Matériel .........................................................................................F2-1
3. Setup du BIOS................................................................................................F3-1
German Version .................................................................................................. G1-1
1. Einleitung ....................................................................................................... G1-3
2. Einrichten der Hardware .............................................................................. G2-1
3. BIOS-Setup ................................................................................................... G3-1

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E1-1
Getting Started
PT880 Neo (V2.0)
User’s Guide
English

E1-2
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard

E1-3
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the PT880 Neo (V2.0) (MS-7043) v1.X
ATX mainboard. The PT880 Neo (V2.0) is a superior computer
mainboard based on VIA®PT880 Northbridge & VT8237
Southbridge for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad-
vanced Intel®Pentium®4 processors in 478-pin package, the PT880
Neo (V2.0) delivers a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started

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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors
hFSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz
hSupports up to 3.4GHz or higher speed (Please refer to the latest online news at
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/
pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hVIA®PT880 chipset
- Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz
- Supports AGP 8X interface
- Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface
hVIA®VT8237 chipset
- High Bandwidth V-link Client controller
- Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
-ACPI
- Supports Serial ATA
- Supports USB2.0
Main Memory
hSupports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
hSupports dual-channel memory
hSupports a maximum memory size up to 3GB
hSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot supports 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x
at 1.5V (3.3V not supported)
hFive 32-bit Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
Onboard IDE
hAn IDE controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237 chipset
- Supports IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133
operation modes
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives
Onboard Serial ATA
hSerial ATA/150 controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237 chipset
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer rate
- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives

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Getting Started
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port (COM A)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4)
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack
- 1 D-Bracket2 pinheader (Optional)
- 1 S-Bracket pinheader (Optional)
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out /Mic
- 1 Coaxial SPDIF out (Optional)
Audio
hAC97 link controller integrated in VT8237
hVIA®VT1617 6-channel audio codec
- Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec
- Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement
LAN
hVIA® VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller
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
hATX Form Factor: 30.5cm x 20.4cm
Mounting
h6 standard mounting holes

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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
PT880 Neo (V2.0) (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
BATT
+
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2
ATX1
CPUFA1
SATA1
SATA2
JFP1
JDB1 JFP2
VIA
Audio Codec
VT1617
Winbond
W83697HF
VIA
Gigabit LAN
VT6122
BIOS
PCI 5
PCI 4
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 1 IDE 2
IDE 1
JPW1
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COMA
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
JCD1
FDD1
AGP1
JBAT1
JUSB1
T: SPDIF Out
B: USB Ports
T:
M:
B: Mic
Line-In
Line-Out
VIA
VT8237
VIA
PT880

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Getting Started
Back Panel
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
Pin1
Mouse/KBD
DATA
Pin2 NC
Pin3 GNDPin4VCC
Pin5
Mouse/KBD Clock
Pin6 NC
USB Ports
1 2 3 4 PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC
2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND
RJ-45 LAN Jack
Serial Port PIN SIGNAL
1 DCD
2 SIN
3 SOUT
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9RI
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
Mouse Parallel
Keyboard COMA USB Ports
SPDIFOut L-In
MIC
L-Out
LAN
Gigabit LAN
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 D0P Differential Pair 0+
2 D0N Differential Pair 0-
3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 2-
6 D1N Differential Pair 1-
7 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8 D3N Differential Pair 3-
Link Indicator
ActivityIndicator
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard

E2-1
Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware
setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures. For some
components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will
not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the components.

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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 processors in the 478 pin package.
The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When
you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan
attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and
cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the
computer.
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPUClock = 200MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 12
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 200MHz x 12
= 2.4 GHz
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.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal settings
while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product
specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 DDR433 DDR466
FSB400 OK N/A N/A N/A N/A
FSB533 OK OK N/A N/A N/A
FSB800 OK OK OK OK* OK*
FSB Memory
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
*: Overclocking spec.

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Hardware Setup
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-de-
gree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold
arrow should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only fit
in the correct orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, al-
ways close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embed-
ded into the socket.
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placement
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard
5. Connect the fan power cable from
the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan
power connector on the board.
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to
attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions
below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the re-
tention mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
retention mechanism
levers
fan power cable

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Hardware Setup
Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DIMM 1~3, from left to right)
Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2 (green)
Channel B: DIMM3 (purple)
Memory Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 1GB. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet
your own needs.
The mainboard supports both dual-channel & single-channel modes. Users
may install memory modules of different types and density under single-channel
mode. Under dual-channel mode, however, please make sure that you install memory
modules of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs “in pairs” -- {DIMM1 &
DIMM3} or {DIMM2 & DIMM3} to ensure system stability.
The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM and supports up
to 3GB memory size. You can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 / DDR433 / DDR466
SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~3).
To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note
that DDR433/DDR466 are overclocking specs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/
mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php for compatible DDR modules.
S: Single-Channel Mode D: Dual-Channel Mode
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 System Density Mode
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB S
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB S
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB S
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB S
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB D
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB D
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 384MB~3GB S

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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are
installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to
the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the
proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly
into the connector.
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Power supplies of 300watt (and up) are highly recommended for sys-
tem stability.
2. Please refer to the Intel/AMD websites for recommended power
supplies.
JPW1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
312V
412V
ATX1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
ATX1
10
1
20
11
JPW1
13
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