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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 T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply 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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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7304 v1.X Micro-ATX mainboard. The MS-7304 is based on AMD® RS780 & SB700 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 / AM2+ processors in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the MS-7304 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
M S-7304 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Proce ssor - Supports AMD Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 /AM2+ processors - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and above FSB - Hyper Transport supports up to 3.0GHz Chipset - North Bridge: AMD RS780 - South Bridge: AMD SB700 M e mo r y - DDR2 533/667/800/1066 SDRAM (240 pins / 1.
Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 SPDIF-out port - 1 DVI port - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 Gigabit LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks Onboard Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 connectors (4 ports) - 1 IEEE 1394 connector - 1 SPDIF-out connector - 1 front panel connector - 1 front panel audio connector Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot - 1 PCI Express x1 slot - 2 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots Form Factor - M-ATX (24.4cm X 24.
M S-7304 M ainboard Mainboard Layout CPU_FAN1 JSPDO2 DVI Port AT X 1 USB Ports Top: 1394 Port Bottom: USB Ports Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB Ports T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic T: R S-Out M: CS-Out B: SS-Out AUX_FAN1 JPW1 D IM M 4 D IM M 3 D IM M 1 D IM M 2 AMD RS780 PCI E1_X1 BATT + PCI E16_X1 PCI 1 F_U SB2 S ATA 4 Audio C hip S AT A 1 PCI 2 S ATA 2 AMD SB700 S ATA 3 CLR_CMOS1 LA N Chip F_U SB1 JAUD 1 JSPDO1 J1394 JSPI1 MS-7304 (v1.
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 c om ponen ts . S tatic elec tric ity m ay damage the components.
M S-7304 M ainboard Quick Components Guide Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 CPU _FAN 1, AUX_FAN1, p.2-12 JPW1, p.2-8 DIMM Slots, p.2-6 CPU, p.2-3 ATX1, p.2-8 BATT + CLR_CMOS1, p.2-16 PCI Express Slots, p.2-17 SATA1~4, p.2-11 PCI Slots, p.2-17 JAUD1, p.2-13 JSPDO1, p.2-12 2-2 F_USB1~2, p.2-14 J1394, p.2-14 JFP1, p.2-15 JSPI1, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD ® Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 / AM2+ processors in Socket AM2/ AM2+. The Socket AM2/ AM2+ offers easy CPU installation. W hen 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.
M S-7304 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+ 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket. Make sure that you raise the lever up to a 90degree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU c an on l y f i t i n t h e c or r ec t orientation. Lower the CPU down onto the socket. 4.
Hardware Setup Installing CPU Cooler Set W hen 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. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only.
M S-7304 M ainboard Memory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance.
Hardware Setup 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. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated.
M S-7304 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 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.
Hardware Setup Back Panel LAN IEEE 1394 Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out S/PDIF-Out DVI USB USB USB Mic SS-Out Coaxial S/PDIF-Out This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable. DVI Port The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device.
M S-7304 M ainboard Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones. RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.
Hardware Setup Connector SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. Pin Definition JSPI1 10 2 9 1 Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB 3 SPI_MISO_F 4 SPI_MOSI_F 5 SPI_CS0_F# 6 SPI_CLK_F 7 GND 8 GND 9 SPI_HOLD# 10 NC Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.
M S-7304 M ainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPDO1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIF GND VCC JSPDO1 Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1, AUX_FAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always 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.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 2 1 10 9 HD Audio Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 MIC_L GND Microphone - Left channel Ground 3 4 MIC_R PRESENCE# Microphone - Right channel Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to the analog header.
M S-7304 M ainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 This connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches/LEDs and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
M S-7304 M ainboard Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith 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 jumper to clear data. CLR_CMOS1 1 3 1 Keep Data 3 1 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 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
M S-7304 M ainboard 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: 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.
M S-7304 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen 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> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save configuration changes and exit setup Getting Help After enterin
M S-7304 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power M anagement Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
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 specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Set Supervisor 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.
M S-7304 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features 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. mon th The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. year The year can be adjusted by users. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time).
BIOS Setup SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Device, Vendor, Size It shows the information of the HDD that you connect to the SATA connector. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to [Auto] enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.
M S-7304 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS.
BIOS Setup APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 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.
M S-7304 M ainboard monitor support for computers that use an AGP- or PCI Express ®-based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs). Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device, CD/DVD Drives, Hard Disk Drives The items allow you to set the priority of the boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. LAN Boot This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
M S-7304 M ainboard On-Chip ATA Devices PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. On-Chip SATA Controller This setting allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID M ode This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices.
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 98SE/ 2000/ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
M S-7304 M ainboard information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS 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 AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Video Controller This setting specifies which video controller is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. PCI Slot 1/2 IRQ This setting specifies IRQs for PCI devices.
M S-7304 M ainboard IRQ Resource Setup IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS 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 must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning an [Reserved] setting to it.
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor PC Health Status These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
M S-7304 M ainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock This item shows the current clock frequency of CPU. Read only.
BIOS Setup Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’ Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Important To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIO S Setup and s elect Frequen cy/Volta ge Cont rol. Un der Frequency/Voltage Control, s et Cool’n’Quiet to [Enabled]. 2. Enter Windows, and select [Start]-> [Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power O p tion s ].
M S-7304 M ainboard Software M emory Hole This field enables software to remap the physical memory to the address higher than 00E0. (This item only works in 64-bit OS.) Dual Channel Mode In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. DRAM Frequency This setting allows users to adjust the memory frequency.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults 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 vendor for stable system performance.
M S-7304 M ainboard Set Supervisor Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six 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.
