MSI X48 Platinum Series User manual

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X48 PlatinumSeries
MS-7353(v1.X)Mainboard

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CopyrightNotice
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.2 First releasefor November2007
X48Platinum
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-
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-7353
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
Button.................................................................................................................2-19
Slots....................................................................................................................2-20
LEDStatusIndicators........................................................................................2-24
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................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
UserSetting.......................................................................................................3-20
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-21
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-26
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-27
AppendixARealtekAudio...................................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19

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AppendixBDualCoreCenter..............................................................................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
AppendixCIntelSATARAID.................................................................................C-1
IntelRAIDIntroduction.........................................................................................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
Thankyouforchoosing theX48PlatinumSeries(MS-
7353v1.X)ATXmainboard. TheX48 PlatinumSeries
mainboardsarebasedonIntel X48 Express &ICH9R
chipsetsforoptimalsystemefficiency.Designedtofit
the advanced Intel Yorkfield,Wolfdale,Core2
Extreme,Core2Quad, Core2Duo ,Pentium4,
PentiumDand Celeron LGA775processor,the X48
PlatinumSeriesdeliverahighperformanceand profes-
sionaldesktopplatformsolution.

MS-7353Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel Yorkfield,Wolfdale,Core2Extreme,Core2Quad,Core2
Duo,Pentium4,PentiumDand CeleronprocessorsintheLGA775
package
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1600/1333/1066/ 800 MHz
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel X48 Expresschipset
-SouthBridge: Intel ICH9Rchipset
-SupportsIntel ViivTM technology
MemorySupport
-4DDR3DIMMssupportDDR31600(XMP)/ 1333/1066/800
SDRAM(240pin/1.5V / 8GB Max)
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
-SupportsIntelXMP
LAN
-SupportsPCIELAN10/100/1000 Fast EthernetbyRealtek8111B
-SupportsGigaLAN10/100/1000FastEthernetbyIntel82566DC
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
-MeetMicrosoft VistaPremiumspec
IDE
-1IDEportbyMarvell88SE6111
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-4SATAIIportsbyICH9R
-2e-SATAportsbyICH9R
-2SATAIIportsbySiliconImage5723(SATA7& SATA8forstorage
deviceswithRAIDfunciononly)
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto300MB/s
IntelRAID
-SupportsIntelMartixStorageTechnology(AHCI+RAID0/1/5/10)
byICH9R

1-3
Getting Started
Silicon ImageHardwareRAID
-SupportsRAID0/RAID1/JBODmode (forSATA7& SATA8only)
-DefaultmodeisRAID1
1394(optional)
-Supports1394 byVIA VT6308P
FDD
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-2eSATAports(supportCommand Based PortMultipliers)
-8USB 2.0Ports
-2LANjacks(10/100/1000)
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-11394 port(optional)
-1OpticalSPDIF-Out
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-2USB 2.0pinheaders
-11394pinheader(optional)
-1chassisintrusionconnector
-1SPDIF-outpinheader
-1CD-inconnector
-1frontaudiopinheader
-1serialportconnector(optional)
-1TPMModuleconnector(optional)
TPM(optional)
-SupportsTPM
Slots
-2mazarinePCI Expressx16slots,support PCI Express2.0x16
speed
-2PCI Expressx1slots
-2yellowPCIExpressx16slots, support PCI Expressx4speed
-1PCI slot,support 3.3V/ 5V PCI busInterface
FormFactor
-ATX(30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes

MS-7353Mainboard
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X48 PlatinumSeries
(MS-7353 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI1
JAUD1
I/O
Chip
JCD1
JSP1
POST
Codec
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN5
Sil
5723
JPWR2
JCI1
JTPM1
(optional)
FDD1
VIA
VT6308P
(optional)
J1394_1
(optional)
POWER
RESET
JUSB2 JUSB1 JFP2JFP1
JCOM1(optional)
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E6
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
Intel
LAN
LAN
PCI_E3
BATT
+
Top: LANJack
Bottom:USBports
Top: LANJack
Bottom:USBports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
IDE1
JPWR1
DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2 DIMM3
SYSFAN2
CPUFAN
SATA8
SATA7
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:
Bottom:
1394port(optional)
OpticalSPDIF-out
eSATAports
USBports
ClearCMOSbutton
Intel
X48
Intel
ICH9R
IDT
PES16T7
SATA1_2SATA3_4

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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
FloppyCable
IDECable
Back IOShield
1394 Bracket
SATACable
CrossFire
VideoLinkCable

2-1
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
CPU, p.2-3
DDR3,
p.2-7
JPWR1,
p.2-9
SYSFAN5,
p.2-14
SATA,
p.2-13
RESET,
p.2-19
JUSB1/2,
p.2-18
SYSFAN4, p.2-14
J1394_1,
p.2-15
FDD1,
p.2-12
JCD1,
p.2-16
JTPM1,
p.2-17
JAUD1,
p.2-17
PCI,
p.2-23
JCOM1,
p.2-18
PCI_E,
p.2-20
Back Panel,
p.2-10
JPWR2,
p.2-9
JCI1,
p.2-14
JFP1,JFP2
p.2-16
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
SYSFAN1,
p.2-14
CPUFAN, p.2-14
IDE1,
p.2-12
POWER,
p.2-19
JSP1,
p.2-15
SYSFAN3,
p.2-14
POST,
p.2-25

2-3
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.

MS-7353Mainboard
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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.

MS-7353Mainboard
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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.