MSI Pm8m2-v User Manual

 
7 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. 
 
 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 
Memory FSB DDR333 DDR 400 133 MHz YES YES 166 MHz YES YES 200MHz YES YES For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit our Web site at 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php 
 Power Supply 
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power 
supply connector, always make sure that all components are...

 
8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive 
connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 
2.88M floppy disk types.   IDE Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 
function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy and 
other devices. 
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1....

 
9 compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard 
disk drive. Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical 
connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is 
compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  CD-In Connector: CD_IN1  
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.  SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 
This connector is used to connect SPDIF interface for digital audio...

 
10 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 
The front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the 
front panel audio and is compliant with Intel®
 Front Panel I/O 
Connectivity Design Guide.  
 MSI Reminds You...  If you do not want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10  have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear  audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.   Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT2 
There is a CMOS RAM on board...

 
11  read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software 
settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.   CNR (Communication and Networking Riser) Slot (Optional) 
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion card. CNR is a  
specially designed audio, or modem riser card for ATX family 
motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s 
chipset. PCI Interrupt Request Routing 
The...

 
12 BIOS Setup 
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the 
message below appears on the screen, press  key to enter Setup. 
DEL: Setup   
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the 
system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system 
by simultaneously pressing , , and  keys. 
 Main Page 
Standard CMOS Features 
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such...

 
13  This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. 
H/W Monitor 
This entry shows information of your CPU, fan and overall system status.   
Frequency/Voltage Control 
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 
Load Optimized Defaults 
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability 
may be affected. 
BIOS Setting Password 
Use this menu to set User Password. 
Save & Exit Setup 
Save changes to...

 
14 Frequency/Voltage Control 
The items in this submenu includes some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM and 
overclocking functions. MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.  
Current FSB Frequency 
It shows the current clock frequency of the front side bus. (read only) 
Adjust CPU Ratio 
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the 
processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. 
Adjust...

 
15   
Spread Spectrum 
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses 
create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).  The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI 
generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.  
If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and 
performance.  But if you are plagued by EMI, select one of the options for EMI reduction.  
Remember to...

 
16 Load Optimized Defaults 
 
You can load the optimized values provided by the mainboard manufacturer for the stable 
performance. 
 
 
 
For the complete BIOS introduction and setup, please visit MSI website at 
http://www.msi.com.tw.