MSI Pm8pm-v Manual

							 
5 Rear 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. 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 You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and the system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.  Memory Speed/ CPU FSB Support Matrix FSB Memory 400MHz 533MHz 800MHz 1066 MHz DDRII 400 OK OK OK OK DDRII 533 OK OK OK OK  
						

							 
6 LGA775 CPU and Cooler Installation 
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 of your CPU & 
mainboard. 
 
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 
The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU The surface of LGA 775 CPU 
 
Installing LGA775 CPU and Cooler Installation 
Remember to apply some silicone heat transfer compound on it for better heat 
dispersion. 
1. The CPU socket 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. 
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side. 
3. The pins of socket reveal. 
4. Open the load lever. 
5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 
6. After confirming the CPU direction 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 alignment keys are matched. 
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out 
the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 
8. Cover the load plate onto the package.  
9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the 
lever with the hook under retention tab. 
10. 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. 
11. 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. 
12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.  
						

							 
7 MSI Reminds You… 1. Make sure 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 pins 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 plug/unplug the CPU too often.  Memory 
The mainboard provides two 240-pin unbuffered DDRII 400 / 533 DIMM slots, and supports the 
memory size up to 2GB. To operate properly, at least one memory module must be installed. 
Install at least one memory module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in 
any order. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your own needs. 
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit: 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php) 
 
Installing DDRII Modules 
The memory module has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the 
right orientation.  
1. 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. 
2. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. 
 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 installed properly to ensure that no 
damage will be caused. A 300W or above power supply is suggested. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To 
connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power 
supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. 
Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. You may 
use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 
20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 
1 & pin 13. There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to 
avoid wrong installation. 
 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. 
 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 Connector: IDE1/ IDE2 
The mainboard has dual Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, 
Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 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. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure 
second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. 
 MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on one cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.  Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/ SATA2 
The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. These ports support 
1st
 generation Serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 
1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. 
 MSI Reminds You...  Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, which will cause the loss of data during transmission.   CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. 
 
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GND 
						

							 
9 AUD_GNDAUD_VCC AUD_RET_RKey AUD_RET_L19210AUD_MICAUD_MIC_BIASAUD_FPOUT_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_LVCC(2)USB1- GND GNDUSB0-USB0+USB1+(10)USB0CVCC(1)(9)KeyFan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1/ SYS_FAN1 
The 4-pin CPU_FAN1 (processor fan) and 3-pin SYS_FAN1 (system fan) 
support system cooling fan with +12V. CPUFAN1 can support three- or four-pin 
head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note 
that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black 
wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a 
System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially 
designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. 
 MSI Reminds You...  Always consult the vendors for the proper CPU cooling fan. Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to 
the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel®
 Front Panel I/O 
Connectivity Design Guide. 
 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 
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.  Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2 
The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers 
JUSB1&JUSB2. USB2.0 technology increases data transfer 
rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 
times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting 
high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, 
digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 
 MSI Reminds You...  Please note that the pins of VCC & GND must be connected correctly or it may cause some damage  
 
 
 
 GND+12VSensorGND+12V SensorControlJFP1PowerLEDHDDLEDResetSwitch
Power
Switch19210 
						

							 
10 Serial Port Connector: COM2 (Optional) 
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector COM 1 (on the 
rear panel), and one optional serial port JCOM1. Both are 16550A 
high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. 
You can attach a serial mouse or other serial device directly to them. 
 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 
3 
5 
7 
9 DCD 
SOUT 
GND 
RTS 
RI Data Carry Detect 
Receive Data Transmit 
Data 
Request To Send Ring 
Indicate 2 
4 
6 
8 
10 SIN 
DTR 
DSR 
CTS 
X Serial in or receive data 
Serial out or transmit data 
Data Set Ready 
Clear To Send 
X  Clear CMOS Jumper: JCLR1 
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from 
external battery to keep the data of system configuration.  
With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS 
every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system 
configuration, use the JCLR1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data. Follow the instructions below 
to clear the data: 
 MSI Reminds You...  You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.  AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot 
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP 
graphics card. AGP is an interface 
specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit 
channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot supports AGP card 
for 8x/4x at 1.5v (3.3v is not supported). 
 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 
The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to 
meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion 
cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. 
Meanwhile, 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. 
 
 
 
 
 GND
DSRRTSCTS[9]RISOUTSIN[2]DTR111333222Keep DataClear Data 
						

							 
11 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 
The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over 
which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically 
connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: 
  Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4 PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT D# INT C# INT B# PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B#  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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 
F8: Enter Boot Menu 
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 as time, date etc. 
Advanced BIOS Features 
Use this menu to setup the items of Phoenix - Award 
special enhanced features. 
Advanced Chipset Features 
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system 
performance. 
  
						

							 
13  Integrated Peripherals 
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. 
Power Management Setup 
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. 
PnP/PCI Configurations 
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. 
H/W Monitor 
This entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, and warning for overall system status. 
Load Optimized Defaults 
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for 
optimal performance of the mainboard. 
BIOS Setting Password 
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. 
Save & Exit Setup 
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. 
Exit Without Saving 
Abandon all changes and exit setup.   
						

							 
14 H/W Monitor 
CPU Shutdown Temperature 
If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the system will be shut 
down automatically. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. This item is 
available only when your OS supports this function, such as Windows ME/XP. Setting options: 
[80℃/ 176℃], [85℃/ 185℃], [90℃/ 194℃], [Disabled]. 
CPU Smart Fan Temperature 
When the current temperature of the CPU fan reaches the value you specify here, the CPU fan 
will speed up for cooling down to avoid the CPU damage; on the contrary, if the CPU fan current 
temperature is lower than the specified value, the CPU fan will slow down its speed to keep the 
temperature stable. 
CPU Temperature Tolerance (℃) 
Setting the CPU Temperature tolerance from 1℃ to 5℃. 
PC Health Status 
This entry shows your PC health status.