MSI Q35MDO v2 User manual

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Q35MDOv2/Q33Mv2
MS-7358 (V3.X/V4.X)Mainboard
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CopyrightNotice
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V3.0/ V4.0 Firstrelease November2007
TechnicalSupport
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manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
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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-7358
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......................................................................................................2-9
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19
Slots...................................................................................................................2-20
Chapter3.BIOSSetup............................................................................................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
Frequency/VoltageControl...............................................................................3-20
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-22
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-23
AppendixA.RealtekALC888Audio...................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19

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AppendixB.DualCoreCenter.............................................................................B-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................B-2
Main......................................................................................................................B-3
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................B-10
AppendixCIntelICH9R/ICH9DOSATARAID......................................................C-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................C-2
BIOSConfiguration..............................................................................................C-3
Installing Driver....................................................................................................C-9
Installing Software............................................................................................C-11
RAIDMigrationInstructions...............................................................................C-15
DegradedRAIDArray........................................................................................C-22

1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyou forchoosingtheQ35MDOv2/Q33Mv2Series
(MS-7358v3.X/v4.X) ATXmainboard.The Q35MDOv2/
Q33Mv2Seriesmainboardsarebasedon Intel Q35/
Q33&ICH9R/ICH9DO chipsetsforoptimal system
efficiency.Designed tofitthe advanced Intel Core2
Quad/Core2Duo LGA775 processor,theQ35MDOv2/
Q33Mv2Seriesdeliverahigh performanceand profes-
sionaldesktopplatformsolution.
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MS-7358Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel Core2Duo,Core2QuadintheLGA775 package
-Supports3/4pinCPUFanPin-HeaderwithFanSpeedControl
-SupportsEISTTechnology
-SupportsHyper-Threading (HT)Technology
-SupportsIntelDualCoreTechnologyupto1333 MHz
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.
msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel Q35/Q33 chipset
-SouthBridge: Intel ICH9R/ICH9DOchipset
MemorySupport
-DDR2800/667SDRAM(8GBMax)
-4DDR2DIMMs(240pin/ 1.8V)
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCIELAN10/100/1000FastEthernetbyIntel82566-DM
(forvPro)
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoftVistaPremiumSpec
IDE
-1IDEportbyMarvell88SE6111
-SupportsUltraDMA33/66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-6SATAII portsbyICH9R/ICH9DO
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto300MB/s
RAID
-SupportsIntelMartixStorageTechnology(AHCI+RAID0/1/5/10)
byICH9R/ICH9DO
TPM(optional)
-SupportsTPMbyINFINEONSLB9635TT12

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Getting Started
Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDDwith360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1VGAport
-4USB2.0ports
-1LANjack(10/100/1000)
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-11394 port(optional)
-1parellelport
-1serialport
On-BoardPinheaders/Connectors
-4USB 2.0pinheaders
-1SPDIF-Outpinheader
-1CD-Inconnector
-1FrontPanelAudiopinheader
-1serialportpinheader
-1chassisIntrusion switchpinheader
-11394pinheader(optional)
Slots
-1PCI Expressx16slot
-1PCI Expressx1slot
-2PCIslots
-Support3.3V/5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-M-ATX(24.4cmX 24.4cm)
Mounting
-8mounting holes

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Q35MDOv2/ Q33Mv2Series
(MS-7358 v3.X/v4.X) ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
JFP1
JFP2
JBAT1
SYSFAN1
JSPI1
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JCASE1
JUSB1
JUSB3
JUSB4
JUSB2
JCOM1
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Intel
ICH9R/
ICH9DO
PCI_E3
BATT
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PCI2
PCI1
PCI_ E1
Codec
LAN CHIP
VIA
VT6308P
(optional)
JAUD1
CD_IN1
J1394_1
(optional)
CPUFAN1
JPW1
Intel
Q35 / Q33
JSPD1
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
T:LANjack
B:USB ports
Top:mouse
Bottom:keyboard
Top:ParallelPort
Bottom:
COMA
VGAPort
Top:1394(optional)
Bottom:USBports
TPM
(optional)
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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*Thepicturesareforreferenceonlyand mayvaryfromthepacking
contentsoftheproductyoupurchased.
PowerCable
SATACable(Optional)
User’sGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
Back IOShield
USBBracket(Optional)
StandardCablefor
IDEDevices
1394 Bracket(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
JPW1,
p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN1, p.2-14 DIMM, p.2-7 JCOM1, p.2-17
FDD1,
p.2-12
IDE1,
p.2-12
JPWR3,
p.2-9
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
SATA1~6,
p.2-13
JFP1,JFP2,
p.2-16
JBAT1,
p.2-19
JUSB1~4,
p.2-18
J1394_1,
p.2-15
JCI1,
p.2-14
JSPD1,
p.2-15
CD_IN1,
p.2-16
JAUD1,
p.2-17
PCI,
p.2-20
PCI_E,
p.2-20
Back Panel,
p.2-10

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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthelatest informationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=cpuform
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.