MSi NVIDIA MS-7504PV manual

i MS-7504PV (V1.1) Mainboard[...]

ii Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-ST AR INTERNA- TIONAL . 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 im- provement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. T rademarks A[...]

iii Safety Instructions CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- turer . 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 reliab[...]

iv 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 limit s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate [...]

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viii CONTENTS C o p y r i g h t N o t i c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i i Tr a d e m a r k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 1 Thank you for choosing the MS-7504PV (V1.1) Micro- A TX mainboard. This mainboard is based on NVIDIA ® MCP73O sigle chipset for optimal system ef ficiency . Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad, Core TM 2 Duo, Pentium ® and Celeron ® LGA775 processors, this mainboard deliver a high pe[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 1-2 Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad, Core TM 2 Duo, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors in the LGA775 package. Supported FSB - up to 1333 MHz Chipset - NVIDIA ® MCP73PV single chipset Memory Support - DDR2 533/ 667/800 SDRAM (240pin/ 1.8V) - 2 DDR2 DIMMs (4GB Max) LAN - Supports LAN 10/ 100/ [...]

1-3 Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out jack - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out jack - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 VGA port - 1 LAN jack - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader - 1 S/PDIF-Out pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot - 1 PCI E[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 1-4 MS-7504 (V1.X) Micro-A T X mainboard Mainboard Layout PCI 2 PCI 1 PCI _ E2 PCI _ E1 BA TT + JAUD1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JSP D1 J1394_1 JBA T1 VIA VT630 8P NVIDIA MCP 73 VP FINT EK F71882 FG REAL TEK RTL82 1 1BL REAL TEK ALC888S JFP1 SYSF AN CPUF AN PWR1 DIMM1 DIMM2 PWR2 SA T A 1 SA T A 3 SA T A 2 SA T A 4 To p : L A N j a c k Bottom: US[...]

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. Also, it 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[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-2 Quick Components Guide Memory, p.2-7 JFP1, p.2-12 PWR2, p.2-8 SATA1~4, p.2-11 SYSFAN, p.2-11 JBAT1, p.2-15 Back Panel, p.2-9 CPUFAN, p.2-11 CPU, p.2-3 PWR1, p.2-8 PCI Slots, p.2-16 PCIE Slots, p.2-16 JAUD1, p.2-13 JUSB1~2, p.2-14 J1394_1, p.2-14 JSPD1, p.2-12[...]

2-3 Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad, Core TM 2 Duo, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors in the LGA775 package. When you are installing 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 .[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-4 1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. 2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging. 3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing. 4 . Open the load lever . CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a coo[...]

2-5 Hardware Setup 8 . Cover the load plate onto the package. 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 align- ment keys are matched. 7 . Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-6 1 0 . Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 1 2 . Turn over the mainboard to con- firm that the clip-ends are cor- rectly inserted. 11 . Press the four hooks down to fas- ten the cooler . Then rotate the lock- ing switch (refer [...]

2-7 Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in t[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-8 A TX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2 This connector allows you to connect an A T X 24-pin power supply . T o connect the A T X 24-pin power supply , make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in thae proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connec- t o r. . Power Supply [...]

2-9 Hardware Setup Back Panel Coaxial S/PDIF-Out jack This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable. Optical S/PDIF-Out jack This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission [...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-10 Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. Y o u can dif ferentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player , tapeplayer or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or head phones. Mic (Pink[...]

2-11 Hardware Setup Serial A T A Connector: SA T A1/ SAT A2/ SATA3/ SAT A 4 This connector is a high-speed Serial A T A interface port. Each connector can con- nect to one Serial A T A device. Please do not fold the Serial A T A cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Fan Power Connectors: CPUF AN, SYSF A N T[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-12 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Conn[...]

2-13 Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with I n t e l ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 1 2 9 10 P I N SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 MIC_L Microphone - Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 MIC_R Microphone - Right channel 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal-signal[...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-14 Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 This connector , compliant with Intel ® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con- necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 de[...]

2-15 Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can auto- matically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configu- ration, set the jumper to clear data. Important Y [...]

MS-7504 Mainboard 2-16 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN card[...]

3-1 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Y ou may need to run the Setup program when:  An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.  Y ou want to change the default settings for [...]

3-2 MS-7504 Mainboard Entering Setup Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrip- tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only . 2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count i[...]

3-3 BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. Y ou can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If[...]

3-4 MS-7504 Mainboard The Main Menu 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 A M I ® special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this men[...]

3-5 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set the supervisor [...]

3-6 MS-7504 Mainboard Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>. d a y Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read- only . month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by num[...]

3-7 BIOS Setup Device/ V endor/ Size/ LBA Mode/ Block Mode/ PIO Mode/ Async DMA/ Ultra DMA/ S.M.A.R.T. These will be showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/ S A T A connector . Read-only . LBA/Large Mode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the device[...]

3-8 MS-7504 Mainboard This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system. Read-only . System Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.[...]

3-9 BIOS Setup Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt- ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility . T o successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.Y ou s[...]

3-10 MS-7504 Mainboard Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Pro[...]

3-11 BIOS Setup HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. Y o u can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. OnChip & PCIe VGA selection This item allows you to select OnChip or PCI Express VGA display . A vailable settingoptions are: [Auto] Displa[...]

3-12 MS-7504 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/ disable the onboard USB controller . LAN Boot This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the Onboard LAN Chip. Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller This setting allows you to enable/ disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller . HD Audio Controll[...]

3-13 BIOS Setup On-Chip SA TA Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the SA T A controller . RAID mode This item is used to enable/ disable the RAID function for SA T A devices.[...]

3-14 MS-7504 Mainboard Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W indows 2000/ X P , select [Enabled]. Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 [...]

3-15 BIOS Setup Resume From S3 By USB Device This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of USB devices are detected. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP , you can choose to en[...]

3-16 MS-7504 Mainboard Resume By PCI Device (PME#) When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Resume By PCI-E Device When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE devic[...]

3-17 BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Primary Graphic’s Adapter This setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter . PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over . When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus im[...]

3-18 MS-7504 Mainboard IRQ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 9/ 10/ 1 1 / 14/ 15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMI BIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs [...]

3-19 BIOS Setup CPU Smart FAN Control The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. Y ou can select a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activa[...]

3-20 MS-7504 Mainboard Current CPU/ FSB/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only . Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or A C power . This field will appear after you installed the CPU[...]

3-21 BIOS Setup DDR Memory Timing By SPD Setting to [Enabled] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEP ROM on the DRAM module. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagne[...]

3-22 MS-7504 Mainboard The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS ven[...]