MSI K8mm3v Manual

							xi Software Configuration......................................................................................6-4
Speaker........................................................................................................6-4
Mixer.............................................................................................................6-5
Recording.....................................................................................................6-5
SPDIF.............................................................................................................6-6
Speaker Test................................................................................................6-6
Information....................................................................................................6-7
Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function.........................................................6-8 
						

							1-1 Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the K8MM3 (MS-7181 v2.x) series, an
excellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative VIA
K8M800 and VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus chipsets for optimal sys-
tem efficiency, the K8MM3 serias mainboard accommodates latest AMD
K8 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and
supports up to 2 DIMMs to provide the maximum of 2 GB memory capacity.
This mainboard provides a high professional desktop platform solution. Chapter 1. Getting
StartedGetting Started 
						

							1-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMainboard Specifications
CPU
† Supports 64-bit AMD®
 K8 Athlon 64/ Sempron processor (Socket 754).
† Supports 3700+ or higher CPU.
Chipset
†VIA K8M800 Chipset
-HyperTransportTM
 connection to AMD K8 Athlon64/ Sempron processor
-8 or 16 bit control/address/data transfer both directions
-800/600/400/200 MHz “Double Data Rate” operation both direction
-AGP v3.0 compliant with 8x transfer mode
-Graphic integrated
†  VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus Chipset
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
- ACPI& PC2001 compliant enhanced power management
- Supports dual channel native SATA controller up to 150MB/s
- Supports SATA RAID 0 or RAID 1
- Supports 8 USB2.0 ports
- Supports SATA2 Device (for VT8237R Plus only)
Main Memory
†Supports DDR266/333/400 DDR SDRAM, and unbuffered DIMMs for two
    184- pin DDR DIMMs.
†Supports DIMM sizes up to 2GB of memory in total.
Slots
†One AGP 8x/4x slot.
†Three 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots.
On-Board  IDE
†  An IDE controller on the VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
†Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds. (VT8237R Plus supports SATA2 device.)
- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.
- Supports RAID 0 or 1 
						

							1-3 Getting StartedOn-Board Peripherals
† On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (Rear * 1/ Front * 1)
- 1 VGA port onboard
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 IrDA pinheader (optional)
- 1 CD-In pinheader
- 1 Aux-In pinheader
- 1SPDIF out pinheader (optional)
- 1 audio port (Line-in/Line-out/MIC)
- 8 USB 1.1/2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
IEEE 1394  (Optional)
†Supports up to 2 * 1394 ports (Rear * 1/ onboard header * 1).
Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
†Controlled by VIA 6307 or 6308P chipset
Audio
†  AC’97 link controller integrated in VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus.
†  6 channels software audio codec VIA VT1617A
- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN
†  VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus MAC + VIA 6103 Ethernet PHY
- Supports 10/100Mb/s auto-negotiation operation.
- Compliant with PCI v2.2 and PC99 standard.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
† The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
† The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension and Mounting
†  Micro-ATX Form Factor: 24.4 cm (L)  x  21.5 cm (W).
† 6 mounting holes 
						

							1-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMainboard Layout
K8MM3 (MS-7181 v2.X) Series MainboardAGP1BATT
+IDE 1IDE 2
SATA1
SATA2
FDD 1JWR2BIOS
JBAT1
Winbond
W83627EHGJSP1JIR1JCOM1(optional)CPUFAN1
PCI3
JAUD1JCD1JAUX1J1394_1VIA
VIAVIA
VIAVT6307/6308PVT1617AVT6103LVT8237R/PlusJUSB2JUSB1JFP2JFP1SFAN1 JCI1
JPW1DDR1DDR2
PCI2 PCI1T:
Line-Out
B:MicLine-In
M:Top : mouse 
Bottom: keyboard
Top : 
Parallel Port
Bottom: 
COM Port
VGA Port
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
 ports  Top :1394 port
B:USB ports
VIA
K8M800 
						

							1-5 Getting StartedUSB Bracket
(Optional)Packing ContentsSATA Cable/
Power Cable (Optional)MSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDFlat Cable of
Floppy DiskFlat Cable of
IDE DevicesSATA RAID Driver
Diskette
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased.User’s Guide Back IO Shield1394 Cable
(Optional)SPDIF-Bracket
(Optional) 
						

							2-1 Hardware SetupChapter 2. Hardware
SetupHardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com-
ponents 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. 
						

							2-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideCPU, p.2-3I/O Ports,
p.2-9DIMM1-2, p.2-6SATA1/2, p.2-16
JFP2, p.2-17FDD1, p.2-14JFP1, p.2-17JUSB1/2, p.2-15J1394_1, p.2-20JPW1, p.2-8IDE1, IDE2,
p.2-15JSP1, p.2-20AGP slot, p.2-22JIR1, p.2-19PCI slots, p.2-22JCI1, p.2-18JWR1, p.2-8JBAT1, p.2-21SFAN1,
p.2-14JAUX1, p.2-18JCD1, p.2-18JAUD1, p.2-19JCOM1, p.2-18CPUFAN1,
p.2-14 
						

							2-3 Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD®
 Athlon64/ Sempron processor. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called Socket-754 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.
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support MatrixDDR 266
FSB 800DDR 333
OKOKDDR 400
OKMSI 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.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU. 
						

							2-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754
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 as picture
shown. 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 
PlateGold arrowGold arrowGold arrowCorrect CPU placementIncorrect CPU placementX OClose LeverPress downthe CPU