Fuzzy 945GM2/945GME2 MS-9642 (V1.
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Safety Instructions 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 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.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Th is eq u ip men t h as 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ..................................................................................................... ii Trademarks ............................................................................................................ ii Revision History ..................................................................................................... ii Technical Support ..................................................................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Fuzzy 945GM2/945GME2 (MS-9642 v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel ® 945GM/945GME & ICH7M controllers for optimal system efficiency, the Fuzzy 945GM2/945GME2 accommodates the latest Intel ® Core 2 Duo/ Core Duo/ Core Solo/ Celeron M/ Celeron LV 423 BGA (with BGA Passive Cooler) processors in Socket M and supports one 240-pin 533/ 667MHz DDR2 DIMM slot to provide the maximum of 2GB memory capacity.
MS-9642 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor - Intel® Co re 2 Duo/Co re Duo /Core Solo/Celero n M/Celeron LV 423 BGA (with BGA Passive Cooler) CPU in Socket M - Supports 3 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/667MHz and up Chipset - North Bridge: Intel® 945GM/ 945GME chipset - South Bridge: Intel® ICH7M chipset M e mo ry - DDR2 533/667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 1 DDR2 DIMM slot (240pin / 1.
Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 3 RJ-45 LAN jacks - 2 USB 2.0 ports - 1 D-Sub VGA connector - 1 serial port - 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port - 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In stacked audio jack Onboard Pinheaders - 1 USB 2.
MS-9642 Mainboard Block Diagram 1-4
Getting Started Mainboard Layout S ATA1 ATX1 I nte l 8 2573L Gb LA N LAN Ja cks Int el 82573 L Gb LA N J1 Top: LAN Jac k Bot tom: US B P ort s Intel ICH7M CLR_CMOS1 I nte l 8 2573L/ 8 2562GZ JLPT1 Intel 945GM /945GME JLVDS1 Top: Mous e Bo tto m: Ke yboar d F_USB2 S ATA 2 JFP1 CP U FAN 1 IDE1 BATT + Top: S erial P ort B ot tom: V GA P ort T: Lin e-In M: Line-Ou t B: Mic -In ALC888 DIMM1 PCI-E1 BIOS JCI1 J2 J3 SYSFAN1 PCI1 JAUD1 JA MP1 JC OMP4 JCOMP 5 PCI2 Fuzzy 945GM2/945GME2 (MS
MS-9642 Mainboard Board Dimension 1-6
Getting Started Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing 1-7
MS-9642 Mainboard Power Consumption Component Description Motherboard CPU Memory HDD Operating system MS-9642 Intel Core 2 T7200 DDR2 1GB HITACHI 20G 1.8" Windows XP Professional SP2 3D Maker 2006 CPU Stress Enter DOS Enter BIOS Idle Mode S1 S3 S4 S5 1-8 12V 2.17 2.35 1.57 1.63 5V 2.77 2.32 1.62 1.77 3.3V 0.71 0.68 0.66 0.64 -12V 0.054 0.035 0.048 0.048 5Vsb 0.066 0.066 0.055 0.055 0.65 0.92 0 0 0 1.63 1.11 0 0 0 0.69 0.47 0 0 0 0.056 0.05 0 0 0 0.05 0.056 0.33 0.18 0.19 Power (W ) 43.
Getting Started Safety Compliance & MTBF Standard number Certification CE BSMI CNS 13438 乙類(1997年版) C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004 FCC VCCI Title of standard EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B Product family standard Limits for harmonic current EN 6100-3-2:2000 Class D emission RFI Limitation of voltage EN 6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001 fluctuation and flicker in lowvoltage supply system Immunity EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 Product family standard FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2005 Class B CISPR 2
MS-9642 Mainboard 1-10
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components 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 comp onen ts. Static el ectricity may damag e th e components.
MS-9642 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JLPT1, p.2-15 ATX1, p.2-7 IDE1, F_USB2, p.2-14 p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 SATA1/2, p.2-10 CPUFAN1, p.2-12 JFP1, p.2-12 Back Panel I/O, p.2-8 J1, p.2-17 CLR_CMOS1, p.2-17 JLVDS1, p.2-16 DDRII DIMM, p.2-6 PCI-E Slot, p.2-18 JCI1,p.2-9 BIOS SYSFAN1, p.2-12 J3, p.2-15 PCI Slot, p.2-18 JAUD1, p.2-11 JCOMP4/5, p.2-17 JAMP1, p.2-11 2-2 PCI-E Slot, p.2-18 J2, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports Intel ® Core 2 Duo/ Core Duo/ Core Solo/ Celeron M/ Celeron LV 423 BGA (with BGA Passive Cooler) processors in Socket M. 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. Important 1.
MS-9642 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Set Installation 1. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. 2. Push the CPU down until its pins securely fit into the socket. 3. On the front end of the CPU socket is a locking mechanism designed into the form of a screw. Make sure that you actuate or deactuate this mechanism with a screwdriver before and after installing the CPU. 4. Release the metal clips on the retention mechanism.
Hardware Setup 5. Mount the cooler set (fan & heatsink bundled) on top of the CPU and fit it into the retention mechanism. 6. Secure the metal clips back to the retention mechanism. 7. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the mainboard.
MS-9642 Mainboard Memory The DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin 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 the DIMM slot.
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX 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. ATX1 20 11 1 10 ATX1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND 5V GND PW_OK 5V_SB 10 12V 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3.
MS-9642 Mainboard Back Panel Serial Port LAN Port M ouse Line-In Line-Out Mic-In VGA Port Keyboard USB Ports LAN Ports Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector. VGA Connector The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors. Mouse/Keyboard Connector The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
Hardware Setup Connectors Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
MS-9642 Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATA interface ports and support SATA data rates of 150MB/s. Each SATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. SATA1 SATA2 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
Hardware Setup Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance. Pin Definition JAMP1 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 AMP_L- 2 3 4 AMP_L+ AMP_RAMP_R+ Front Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 connects to an optional audio bracket that provides extra front panel audio IO jacks.
MS-9642 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. 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.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: J2 The J2 is a RS232/422/485 COM port pinheader that connects to serial devices.
MS-9642 Mainboard Front USB Connector: F_USB2 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 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.
Hardware Setup Digital IO Connector: J3 The J3 connects to the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module.
MS-9642 Mainboard LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the J1 LVDS Power Selection Jumper to a proper voltage.
Hardware Setup Jumpers LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1 Use this jumper to specify the LVDS power. 1 J1 Pin Signal Name 1 VCC3 2 LCD_SRC (default VCC3) 3 VCC5 COM Port Power Jumpers: JCOMP4, JCOMP5 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the serial port COM4 & COM5. 3 1 1 3 JCOMP5 1 3 JCOMP4 1 3 +5V +12V 1 3 1 3 +5V +12V Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
MS-9642 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications.
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. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MS-9642 Mainboard Entering 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. Press F1 to enter 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. Important 1.
BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> <↓> <←> <→> <+/PU> <-/PD> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first men
MS-9642 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features available on your system’s chipset. PC Health This entry monitors your hardware health status. Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords. System This entry shows your system summary. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
BIOS Setup Main Date (mm:dd:yy) The date format is , . Time (hh:mm:ss) The time format is . IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
MS-9642 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. Available options are: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] The system stops when any error is detected. The system doesn’t stop for any detected error. The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced BIOS Features The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance.
MS-9642 Mainboard test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work. Boot Up NumLock Status 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.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. DRAM Timing Selectable Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [By SPD] enables DRAM timing to be determined automatically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the following fields manually.
MS-9642 Mainboard System Memory Frequency Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs. **VGA Setting** The following items allow you to configure the VGA settings of the system. PEG/Onchip VGA Control This setting allows you to select whether to use the onchip graphics processor or the PCI Express card. When set to [Onchip VGA], the motherboard boots up using the onboard graphics processor, even when a PCI Express graphics card is installed.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard Device USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB 2.0 controller.
MS-9642 Mainboard operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Azalia/AC97 Audio Select Azalia is the codename of “High Definition Audio.” This setting controls the High Definition Audio interface integrated in the Southbridge. Audio Amplifier Control This setting disables/enables the audio amplifier.
BIOS Setup Super IO Device Serial Port Setting Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Select an address for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5. Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Use IRQ Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5.
MS-9642 Mainboard Serial Port 2 / 3 Mode These settings specify the transmission mode of the Serial Port 2 & 3. RS-422 defines a Balanced (differential) interface, specifying a single, unidirectional driver with multiple receivers (up to 32). RS-422 will support Point-to-Point, Multi-Drop circuits, but not Multi-Point. RS-485 defines a Balanced (differential) interface, specifying bidirectional, half-duplex data transmission.
BIOS Setup Chassis Intrusion Detect The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function.
MS-9642 Mainboard Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN N This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are: [Instant-Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button. [Delay 4 Sec.] When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. USB KB Wake-Up from S3 This setting allows you to enter “Any Key” (max. 8 numbers) to wake up the system from S3 state.
BIOS Setup PC Health Smart Fan Setting Smart System / CPU Fan Temp.
MS-9642 Mainboard increase the speed of the CPU/system fan to cool down the overheated CPU/ system. System / CPU Temp Tolerance You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart System / CPU Fan Temp. items. If the current temperatures of the fans reach the maximum threshold (the temperatures set in the Smart System / CPU Fan Temp. plus the tolerance values you set here), the fans will speed up for cooling down.
BIOS Setup Security Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Set User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Op ti on [Setup] Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. [System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
MS-9642 Mainboard System Machine Type/M odel, Processor, Processor Cache Size, Processor Speed, System Memory Type, Video Controller, BIOS Date, BIOS Version These items show the hardware specifications of your system. Read only.
BIOS Setup Boot Hard Disk Boot Priority This setting allows users to set the boot priority of the specified hard disk devices. First press to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or , key to move it up/down in the priority list. First / Second / Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
MS-9642 Mainboard Exit 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 specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
System Resources Chapter 4 System Resources This chapter provides information on the following system resources: 1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2); 2. Award POST Code (p.4-4); 3. Check Point & Beep Code List (p.4-10); 4. Resource List (p.4-17).
MS-9642 Mainboard Watch Dog Timer Setting ifdef Superio_Support_Watch_Dog extrn extrn mov call test jz Watch_Dog_Item:near WD_Timer_Item:near si,offset MENUITEMGROUP:Watch_Dog_Item F000_GetItem_Value al, Watch_Dog_Cmos_bits @F ;jump if disable mov dx, 04Eh mov al, 087h out dx,al NEWIODELAY out dx,al NEWIODELAY mov al,07h mov dx, 04Eh out dx,al NEWIODELAY mov ax,08h inc dx out dx,al NEWIODELAY ;Enter config ;Logical Device 8 mov al, 2Dh mov dx, 04Eh out dx,al NEWIODELAY inc dx in al, dx and al, 0FEh ou
System Resources WD_reboot: mov si,offset MENUITEMGROUP:WD_Timer_Item call F000_GetItem_Value mov ah, al mov al,0F6h mov dx, 04Eh out dx,al NEWIODELAY ;Set time mov al, ah inc dx out dx,al NEWIODELAY ;fill time 9641_046 mov dx, 04Eh mov al, 0AAh out dx, al NEWIODELAY ;Exit config @@: endif ;Superio_Support_Watch_Dog 4-3
MS-9642 Mainboard Award POST Code Award BIOS Error Message and Check Point (POST code) List (Need to be modified, TBD) • Error/Process Message. # Short Name Description Possible FRUS 1 CMOS checksum error - Defaults loaded System board 2 CPU at nnnn Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment configuration. A checksum error may indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.
System Resources • Check Point List POST (hex) CFh C0h C1h A1h A2h A3h A4h A5h A6h A7h A8h A9h AAh ABh C3h C5h 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh Description Test CMOS R/W functionality. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
MS-9642 Mainboard 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 15h 16h 17h 18h 19h 1Ah 1Bh 1Ch 1Dh 1Eh 1Fh 20h 21h 22h 23h 24h 25h 26h 27h 28h 29h 4-6 Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Reserved Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. Reserved Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers.
System Resources 2Ah 2Bh 2Ch 2Dh 2Eh 2Fh 30h 31h 32h 33h 34h 35h 36h 37h 38h 39h 3Ah 3Bh 3Ch 3Dh 3Eh 3Fh 40h 41h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Dh 4Eh 4Fh Reserved Reserved Reserved 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed …. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
MS-9642 Mainboard 50h 51h 52h 53h 54h 55h 56h 57h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 5Fh 60h 61h 62h 63h 64h 65h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Dh 6Eh 6Fh 70h 71h 72h 73h 74h 75h 4-8 Initialize USB Reserved Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Reserved Reserved Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Reserved 1. Display PnP logo 2. Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device. Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code.
System Resources 76h 77h 78h 79h 7Ah 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 7Fh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 90h 91h 92h 93h 94h 95h 96h FFh Reserved Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: wClear EPA or customization logo. Reserved Reserved 1.
MS-9642 Mainboard Check Point & Beep Code List Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints Checkpoint Description Before D0 If boot block debugger is enabled, CPU cache-as-RAM functionality is enabled at this point. Stack will be enabled from this point. D0 Early Boot Strap Processor (BSP) initialization like microcode update, frequency and other CPU critical initialization. Early chipset initialization is done. D1 Early super I/O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller.
System Resources Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints Checkpoint Description E0 Initialize the floppy controller in the super I/O. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. DMA controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. L1 cache is enabled. E9 Set up floppy controller and data. Attempt to read from floppy. EA Enable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. EB Disable ATAPI hardware. Jump back to checkpoint E9. EF Read error occurred on media.
MS-9642 Mainboard POST Code Checkpoints Checkpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." 04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area.
System Resources 2A Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that has optional ROMs. 2E Initializes all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module. 33 Initializes the silent boot module.
MS-9642 Mainboard 90 Initialization of system management interrupts by invoking all handlers. Please note this checkpoint comes right after checkpoint 20h A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS. A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed. A4 A7 Initialize runtime language module.
System Resources Beep Codes Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Insert diskette in floppy drive A: 2 ‘AMIBOOT.ROM’ file not found in root directory of diskette in A: 3 Base Memory error 4 Flash Programming successful 5 Floppy read error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 No Flash EPROM detected 8 Floppy controller failure 9 Boot Block BIOS checksum error 10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 ‘AMIBOOT.
MS-9642 Mainboard Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 2 or 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 4-7, 9-11 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter.
System Resources Resource List ICH7 GPI/O Definition 4-17
MS-9642 Mainboard Winbond W83627EHG SIO GPI/O Definition GPIO GPIO10 GPIO11 GPIO12 GPIO13 GPIO14 GPIO15 GPIO16 GPIO17 GPIO20 GPIO21 GPIO22 GPIO23 GPIO24 GPIO25 GPIO26 GPIO27 GPIO30 GPIO31 GPIO32 GPIO33 GPIO34 GPIO35 GPIO36 GPIO37 GPIO40 GPIO41 GPIO42 GPIO43 GPIO44 GPIO45 GPIO46 GPIO47 GPIO50 GPIO51 GPIO52 GPIO53 GPIO54 GPIO55 GPIO56 GPIO57 GPIO60 GPIO61 GPIO62 GPIO63 GPIO64 GPIO65 GPIO66 GPIO67 4-18 Pin 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 19 2 66 65 63 62 92 91 90 89 88 87 69 64 85 84 83 82 81 80 79
System Resources I/O Map I/O Port 0000-000F 0020-0021 0040-0043 004E-004F 0060, 0064 0070-0073 0080-0090 0092 00A0-00A1 00B2-00B3 00C0-00DF 00F0-00FF 01F0-01F7 02F8-02FF 0376 0378-037F 03F6 03F8-03FF 0400-045F 0500-050F 0CF8-0CFF Description DMA Controller 1 Interrupt Controller 1 System Timer SIO Port Keyboard Controller RTC and CMOS DMA Controller Page Registers Port 92h Interrupt Controller 2 APM register DMA Controller 2 Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Controller COM2 Secondary IDE Controller LPT1
MS-9642 Mainboard PCI Devices 4-20
System Resources SMBus Resource Allocation SMBus Resource Allocation Device Address Description MS-7 0101 111X MSI ACPI Controller DIMM Slot 1010 0000 SPD ISA Interrupt Allocation IRQ IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Description System Timer Keyboard Controller Second 8259A COM2 / COM4 COM1 / COM3 LPT2 Floppy Disk Drive LPT1 RTC Redirected IRQ2 Reserved Reserved Reserved Math Coprocessor Fixed Disk Reserved ISA DMA Channel Allocation 4-21