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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. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade- marks of NVIDIA C
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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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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 accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howev
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ..............................................................................................................ii Trademarks .......................................................................................................................ii Revision History ..............................................................................................................ii Technical Support .............................................................................
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Appendix B. Dual Core Center ............................................................................. B-1 Activating Dual Core Center ............................................................................... B-2 Main ...................................................................................................................... B-3 DOT (Dynamic OverClocking) ............................................................................. B-5 Clock ..................................
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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the G31M Series (MS-7379 v2.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The G31M Series mainboards are ® based on Intel G31 & ICH7/ ICH7R (optional) chipsets for ® optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel Core 2 Quad/ Core 2 Due/ Pentium and Celeron processor, the G31M Series deliver a high performance and profes- sional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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MS-7379 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ® - Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium and Celeron in the LGA775 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global. msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform) Supported FSB - 1333/1066/ 800 MHz Chipset ® - North Bridge: Intel G31 chipset ® - South Bridge: Intel ICH7/ ICH7R (optional) chipset Memory Support - DDR2 800/ 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V) (For more information on compatible componen
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Getting Started RAID (optional) - SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ /1/ 10/ 5 mode Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 COM port - 1 VGA port - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders/ Connectors - 1 Parallel port pinheader supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 CD-In pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader - 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot - 1 PCI Express x1 slot
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MS-7379 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse CPUFAN1 Bottom: keyboard SYSFAN1 COM1 IDE1 JLPT1 VGA Port USB ports Intel T: LAN jack G31 JPW1 B: USB ports LAN Chip JTPM1 (optional) JSP1 ATX1 JCI1 PCI _E1 BATT Winbond W83627DHG + PCI _E2 PCI 1 Intel SATA4 SATA3 ICH7/ ICH7R (optional) Codec PCI 2 SATA1 SATA2 JAUD1 CD_IN1 JFP1 JFP2 JBAT1 FDD 1 JUSB1 JUSB2 G31M Series (MS-7379 v2.X) M-ATX Mainboard 1-4 DIMM1 DIMM2
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2 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. 2-1
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MS-7379 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-9 DIMM1~2, p.2-7 CPUFAN1, CPU, p.2-3 JLPT1, p.2-14 p.2-17 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 IDE1, p.2-12 ATX1, p.2-9 JTPM1, PCI_E, (optional) p.2-20 p.2-15 JCI1, JSP1, p.2-15 p.2-14 PCI, SATA1~4, p.2-20 p.2-13 JAUD1, FDD1, JFP1,2, JUSB1,2, p.2-17 p.2-12 p.2-16 p.2-18 JBAT1, CD_IN1, p.2-19 p.2-15 2-2
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Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) ® This mainboard supports Intel processor in LGA 775 package. When you are install- ing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index. php?func=cpuform Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can w
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MS-7379 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste 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 will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on 2. Remove the cap from lever hinge it to protect t
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Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the 6. After confirming the CPU direction load plate. for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the align- ment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visually inspect if the CPU is 8. Cover the load plate onto the seated well into the socket. If not, package. take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 2-5
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MS-7379 Mainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly 10. Align the holes on the mainboard onto the load plate, and then se- with the heatsink. Push down the cure the lever with the hook under cooler until its four clips get retention tab. wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fas- 12. Turn over the mainboard to con- ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock- firm that the clip-ends are cor- ing switch (refer to the correct di- rectly inserted. rection marked on it
