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945P Series
MS-7204 (v1.X mBTX Mainboard)
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Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: October 2005 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 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 instr
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Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR 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. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade- marks of AMD Corporation
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Safety Instructions 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. Pla
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CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..........................................................ii Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. iii Technical Support ........................................................................................................... iii Revision History ..........................................................................................................
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Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4 ........... 2-16 Video-In Connector: JVID1 ....................................................................... 2-17 Front Line-In Connector: JL_IN1.............................................................2-17 SCART Output Connector: JSCA1.........................................................2-17 Front LCD Moduke Header: JFLCD........................................................2-18 Front Panel Connectors: JF_P1 ...........
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Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 945P Series (MS-7204) v1.x ® mBTX mainboard. The 945P Series mainboard is based on Intel ® 945P and Intel ICH7/ICH7R chipset for optimal system efficiency. ® Designed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processor, the 945P Series mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU ® Supports Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron D Prescott LGA775 processors (Prescott and Smithfield) in LGA775 package. Supports 2005 Performance FMB CPU VR Design. Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control. Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX, 6XX & 8XX (Prescott and Smithfield) Chipset ® Intel 945P chipset - Supports FSB 533/ 800/1066MHz. - Supports PCI Express x16 graphics interface. - Supports DDR2 533/667 ® Intel ICH7/IC
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Getting Started - 1 coaxial SPDIF-Out / SPDIF-In / Optical SPDIF-Out / SPDIF-In - 8 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 RJ-45 LAN jack LAN Intel 8100C - Supports 10 / 100 Mb/s. 1394(optional) Supports two IEEE1394 onboard pinheader. Transfer rate is up to 400 Mbps. Controlled by VIA VT6307 chip. Audio ® High Definition link controller integrated in Intel ICH7/ICH7R chip. 7.1 + 2 channels audio codec Realtek ALC882. - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec. BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides “P
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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard Mainboard Layout PCI2 VIA FDD1 VT6307 RTL8100C JFW1 PCI1 J3 PCI_E1 BATT + JF_P1 SYS_FAN1 JFLCD CPUFAN1 Top: LAN Jack PCI_E2 Bottom: USB ports JLPC1 Top :1 394 port B:USB ports BTX1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard JUSB1 JUSB2 Intel ICH7 / ICH7R Top : SATA1 Parallel Port Bottom: JBAT1 SATA2 COM A Intel 945P SATA3 SATA4 IDE 1 T:SPDIF-IN B:OPT-In DIMM1 DIMM2 T:SPDIF-Out B:OPT-Out Front-Out ALC882 SS-Out DIMM3 Line-In DIMM4 CS-Out JPWR1 BS-Out JSCA1 JVID1 JAUD1 JL_IN1 945P Ser
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph- eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures. 2-1
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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard Quick Components Guide JLPC1, p.2-15 FDD1, p.2-14 PCI Slots 1~2, JFW1, p.2-23 p.2-20 JFLCD, p.2-18 JF_P1, PCI-E Slots, p.2-18 p.2-22 CPUFAN1, SYS_FAN1, p.2-14 BTX1, p.2-9 JBAT1, JUSB1/2, p.2-21 p.2-19 CPU, Back Panel p.2-3 I/O, p.2-10 IDE1, p.2-15 JPWR1, p.2-9 JAUD1, JSCA1, JVID1, p.2-19 p.2-17 p.2-17 DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-7 SATA1~SATA4, JL_IN1, p.2-16 p.2-17 2-2
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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, 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 Y
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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at- tached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, 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 heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation
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Hardware Setup 5. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to 6. Remove the cap from lever hinge side protect the contact from damage. (as the arrow shows). The pins of Before you have installed the CPU, socket reveal. always cover it to protect the socket pin. 7. Lift the load lever up and open the 8. Correctly align the triangle of CPU Clip load plate. with the CPU chamfer, and the square on the CPU Clip to the hook of the socket. 9. Use your thumb and the middle fin- 10. The CPU is installed well on t
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MS-7204 mBTX Mainboard 12. Press down the load lever lightly 11. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated onto the load plate, and then secure well into the socket, then remove the the lever with the hook under reten- CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover tion tab. the load plate onto the package. 13.Position the mainboard into the chas- 14.Put down the cooler and use the sis and use the retaining screws to retaining screws of the cooler to se- secure it into the place. Then align cure it into the
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Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports the memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR1 and the DDR2 stand- ard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in the DDR2 slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pr
