CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2 Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1 Quick Components Guide .........................
General Help ...................................................................................... 3-3 The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................. 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................. 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features .......................................
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7293 Series (MS-7293 v2.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-7293 Series mainboards are based on VIA® PT890 & VIA® 8237A chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Pentium 4 processor, the mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-7293 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Supports Intel® Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D and intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. - Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control.
Getting Started Connectors Backpannel - 1 serial port (COM1) - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks - 1 SPDIF Out connector On-Board Pinheaders - 1 front Audio pinheader - 1 SPDIF-out pinheader - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheaders - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 front panel pinheader (JFP1) Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 2 PCI slots. Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 24.
MS-7293 Mainboard Mainboard Layout JBR1 JPWD1 Winbond W83627EHG JBAT1 CPU_FAN1 COM Port BATT + JPW1 Top:1394 Bottom: USB ports VIA PT890 IDE 2 SPDOUT1 IDE 1 PCIE16_1 DIMM2 DIMM1 VIA VT6103L SYS_FAN1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out FDD 1 ATX 1 SPDIFOUT1 PCI1 1394 Chip J1394_1 JUSB1 JUSB2 MS-7293 v2.
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 components. Static electricity may damage the components.
MS-7293 Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU_FAN1, p.2-13 JPW1, p.2-8 DDRII DIMMs, p.2-7 SYS_FAN1, p.2-13 SPDOUT1, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-3 JBAT1, p.2-16 JPWD1, p.2-12 JBR1, p.2-16 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-11 ATX1, p.2-11 IDE1/2, p.2-12 PCIE Slot, p.2-17 PCI Slots, p.2-17 SATA1/2, p.2-12 PCIE Slot, p.2-17 JWP1, p.2-14 JAUD1, p.2-14 2-2 J1394_1, p.2-15 JFP1, p.2-15 JUSB1/2, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 processor in LGA 775 package. 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. Important 1.
MS-7293 Mainboard CPU & 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 heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly.
Hardware Setup Important 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. 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. alignment key 7.
MS-7293 Mainboard 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 heatsink. 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.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMM slots. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Installing DDRII 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.
MS-7293 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 pin 13 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. There is also a foolproof design on pin 23 & 24 to avoid wrong installation.
Hardware Setup Back Panel L-In RS-Out 1394 Port LAN Serial Port USB Ports SPDIF-Out L-Out CS-Out Mic SS-Out 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. IEEE 1394 Port The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to 1394 devices.
MS-7293 Mainboard Optical SPDIF-Out connector This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical cable. Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Blue audio jack - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices.
Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.
MS-7293 Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1, SATA2 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 CONTROL SENSOR +12V GND 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 onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
MS-7293 Mainboard SPDOUT1 SPDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT1 This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. GND VCC SPDIF Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 The mainboard provides IEEE1394 pinheaders that allow you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). Pin Definition 1 2 9 10 J1394_1 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 Ground 4 Ground 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Cable power 8 Cable power 9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
MS-7293 Mainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard 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, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. 1 JBAT1 3 3 1 1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position.
Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots 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.
MS-7293 Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
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: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MS-7293 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 DEL 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 <↑> <↓> 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 <+/PU> <-/PD> Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help Load Optimized Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you
MS-7293 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 AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set the supervisor password for BIOS. Set User Password Use this menu to set the user password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
MS-7293 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. 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 Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec.
BIOS Setup Important IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/ Slave are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connector on the mainboard. Drive A This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn’t stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
MS-7293 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. 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. Boot to OS/2 This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
BIOS Setup S3 HDD Security FreezeLock This field allows you to enable or disable the HDD security in S3. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.
MS-7293 Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock/ Drive Control Press to enter the sub-menu: Current FSB/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current FSB/ DRAM frequency (Read only). DRAM Clock It allows you to select the DRAM clock. DRAM Timing This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to Auto By SPD enables DRAM timing automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting Manual allows users to configure these fields manually.
BIOS Setup Precharge to Active (Trp) When the DRAM Timing sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.
MS-7293 Mainboard VLink 8X Supported This item enables or disables the 8X VLink Data Rate. VIA PWR Management This item enables or disables the VIA power management function. Memory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip IDE Device Press to enter the sub-menu: SATA Controller It allows you to enable/ disable the SATA controller. SATA Controller Mode It lets you select the SATA controller mode. IDE DMA transfer access Setting to [Enabled] will open DMA bus master and execute DMA action in DOS, which will make the data transferring faster. OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 These allow you to enable/disable the IDE channel 0/1.
MS-7293 Mainboard LAN Controller It allows you to enable/ disable the LAN controller. Lan Boot ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the Onboard LAN Chip. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Super IO Device Press to enter the sub-menu: Onboard FDC Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. 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 Windows 2000/ XP, select [Yes]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7293 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS From S3 When ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in this field. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an VGA driver to initialize the VGA card.
BIOS Setup Date (of Month) Alarm The field specifies the date for Resume by RTC Alarm. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm The field specifies the time for Resume by RTC Alarm. Format is .
MS-7293 Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup 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. CPU Smart Fan Temp.
MS-7293 Mainboard Load Optimized Defaults The option on the main menu allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/ User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
