MSI Pm8m2-v User Manual

							 
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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 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 instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a 
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense. 
Notice 1 
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
Notice 2 
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission 
limits. 
VOIR LA NOTICE D’NSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. 
 
  
Micro-Star International 
 MS-7071 
  
 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:   
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and   
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation 
G52-M7071X1 
						

							 
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Copyright Notice 
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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. 
 
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Revision History 
Revision Revision History     Date 
V1.0  First release       December 2004  
						

							 
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Safety Instructions 
1.  Always read the safety instructions carefully. 
2.  Keep this User 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 equipment from overheating.   
Do not cover the openings. 
6.  Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the 
equipment to the power inlet. 
7.  Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power 
cord. 
8.  Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 
9.  All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 
10.  Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock. 
11.  If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: 
- The power cord or plug is damaged. 
- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. 
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 
- The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to the User’ Manual. 
- The equipment has dropped and damaged. 
- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. 
12.  Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 60° C (140°F), 
it may damage the equipment. 
  
						

							 
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1 Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the PM8M2-V Series (MS-7071 v1.X) M-ATX mainboard.  This 
mainboard is based on VIA P4M800 and VT8237R chipsets for optimal system efficiency.  
Designed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor, the PM8M2-V Series 
mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Specifications 
CPU 
l Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor (LGA775) in LGA775 package  
l Supports up to 3.4GHz, FSB@800/533MHz 
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit our Web site at 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php ) 
Chipset 
l VIA P4M800 chipset  
- 64 bit P4 processor FSB I/F (800MHz) 
- 64 bit DDR SDRAM memory I/F (333/400MHz) 
- 32 bit AGP I/F (66MHz) for 8x/4x mode 
- Supports 8X V-Link 
l VIA VT8237R chipset 
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio 
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller 
- Supports USB 2.0 up to 8 ports 
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management 
Main Memory 
l Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs 
l Supports up to 2GB DDR333/400 SDRAMs 
l Supports 2.6v DDR SDRAM  
(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 ) 
Slots 
l One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 3.0 8X slot 
l Two PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface) 
l One CNR slot (Optional)  
						

							 
2  Onboard IDE 
- An IDE controller integrated in the VIA VT8237R chipset providing IDE HDD/CD-ROM 
with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes 
- Can connect up to four IDE devices 
On-Board Peripherals 
l On-Board Peripherals include: 
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes 
- 1 serial port (COM A) 
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode 
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x4 / Front x4) 
- Audio ports in vertical 
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack 
- 1 COM B pin header 
- 2 SATA 150 
Audio 
l AC97 link controller integrated in VT8237R 
l Realtek ALC655 6-Channel software audio codec 
- Compliant with AC97 v2.2 spec. 
LAN 
l Realtek 8201CL 
- Integrated Fast Ethernet PHY 
- Supports 10MB/s, 100MB/s 
- Compliant with PCI 2.2 
l Supports ACPI Power Management 
BIOS 
l The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play 
BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and 
expansion cards of the board automatically 
l The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records 
your mainboard specifications 
Dimension 
l Micro-ATX Form Factor: 245mm x 190mm 
Mounting 
l 6 standard mounting holes  
						

							 
3 BATT+
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
JAUDIO1
CD_IN1
JSP1
JBAT2JFP1
JFP2
JUSB1
FDD1JUSB2
ATX
Power Supply
SYS_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
BIOS
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
IDE 1IDE 2
COM2
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom: 
COM A
VGA portTop : mouse 
Bottom: keyboard
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports 
 USB ports 
JPW1
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
Winbond
W83627THF
AGP Slot
VIAP4M800(645BGA)
Codec
SATA2
SATA1Layout 
 
MS-7071 v1.X Micro-ATX Mainboard  
						

							 
4 MouseRear Panel 
The back panel provides the following connectors: 
 
 
 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. It also provides the instructions on connecting the 
peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in 
holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 
 Central Processing Unit: CPU 
The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor in the LGA775 package.  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 find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to 
purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, 
please visit our Web site at 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php 
 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 
  If    CPU Clock  = 200MHz 
  Core/Bus ratio = 14 
  then  CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 
     = 200MHz  x  14 
     = 2.8  GHz 
 
  
						

							 
5 MSI 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.  LGA775 CPU & Cooler Installation (The CPU Clip is optional)  
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached 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 cooler for better heat dispersion.  
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the 
damage to your CPU & mainboard. 
 
1. The CPU has a land side cover on the bottom to protect the CPU contact from damage. 
Rotate it to make the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle) in the left-bottom 
corner. The availability of it depends on the CPU packing. 
2. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip (shown in the right) and rotate it 
for the same direction as the CPU (Pin 1 indicator is in the left-bottom 
corner). 
3. Use 2 hands to remove the land side cover (if any). Please note not to touch the pins. 
4. Align the two pin 1 indicators (the triangles on the CPU & the CPU Clip), and use the CPU 
Clip to clip the CPU up, pressing the clips on both sides to the center, as the arrows 
shown.  
5. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you have 
installed the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin. 
6. Remove the cap from lever hinge side. The pins of socket reveal.  
7. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 
8. Correctly align the triangle of CPU Clip with the CPU chamfer, and 
the square on the CPU Clip to the hook of the socket. 
9. Use your thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to release 
the CPU, then press down the CPU with your index finger to allow 
the whole module to be installed onto the CPU socket. 
10. The CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 
11. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket, then 
remove the CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover the load plate onto 
the package.   
						

							 
6  12. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the 
hook under retention tab. 
13. Align the holes on the mainboard with the cooler. Push down the cooler until its four clips 
get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 
14. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the 
correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 
15. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly 
inserted. 
Note: If you want to uninstall the CPU, align the 4 points (see Point 8 for 
details) again and push the clip to lift up the CPU. 
 MSI Reminds You...  1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. 2. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS for the CPU temperature. 3. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage. 4. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered to avoid damage. 5. Please note that the mating / unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.  Therefore we suggest you do not frequently plug and unplug the CPU. Memory 
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) 
modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB.  Install at least one DIMM module on the 
slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. You can install either single- or 
double-sided modules to meet your own needs. 
Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php 
for compatible DDR modules. 
Installing DDR Modules 
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the 
right orientation. 
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the 
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.