MS-7504PV (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 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 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..................................................................................................ii Safety Instructions.....
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7504PV (V1.1) MicroATX mainboard. This mainboard is based on NVIDIA® MCP73O sigle chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Core T M2 Quad, Core T M 2 Duo, Pentium ® and Celeron ® LGA775 processors, this mainboard deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-7504 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Intel ® Core T M 2 Quad, Core T M 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.
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 Express x1 slot - 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 24.
MS-7504 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top: Coaxial S/PDIF-Out jack Bottom: Optical S/PDIF-Out jack CPUFAN Top: USB ports Bottom: VGA port PWR1 NVIDIA MCP73VP PCI _E2 VIA VT6308P PCI 1 SATA1 SATA3 REALTEK ALC888S DIMM1 DIMM2 REALTEK T: Line-In RTL8211BL M: Line-Out B: Mic T: RS-Out M: CS-Out PCI _E1 B: SS-Out SATA2 PWR2 IEEE 1394 port SATA4 Top: LAN jack Bottom: USB ports FINTEK F71882FG BATT + JAUD1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JSPD1 JBAT1 J1394_1 MS-7504 (V1.
Chapter 2 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. 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 Quick Components Guide PWR1, p.2-8 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN, Memory, p.2-11 p.2-7 Back Panel, p.2-9 PWR2, p.2-8 SATA1~4, p.2-11 PCIE Slots, p.2-16 PCI Slots, p.2-16 JAUD1, p.2-13 SYSFAN, p.2-11 JUSB1~2, p.2-14 2-2 JSPD1, J1394_1, p.2-12 p.2-14 JBAT1, JFP1, p.2-15 p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel® CoreT M2 Quad, CoreT M2 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. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7504 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage.
Hardware Setup 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. 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.
MS-7504 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 These DIMM slots are used for installing 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.
MS-7504 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2 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 thae proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. . pin 12 12 Pin Definition 24 1 13 PWR2 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +3.3V +3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND PWR OK 13 14 15 16 +3.
Hardware Setup Back Panel USB ports Coaxial S/PDIF LAN jack -Out jack IEEE 1394 Line-In port RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic Optical S/PDIF-Out jack SS-Out VGA port USB ports 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.
MS-7504 Mainboard 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, tapeplayer or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or head phones. 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/ 7.1 channel mode.
Hardware Setup Connectors 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. S ATA4 S ATA2 S ATA3 S ATA1 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFA N The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V.
MS-7504 Mainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. VCC GND SPDIF JSPD1 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 Connectivity Design Guide.
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. 2 1 10 9 JAUD1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 MIC_L 2 3 4 GND MIC_R PRESENCE# 5 6 7 LINE out_R MIC_JD Front_JD 8 9 10 NC LINE out_L LINEout_JD DESCRIPTION Microphone - Left channel Ground Microphone - Right channel Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to the analog header.
MS-7504 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 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 automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. 1 3 1 3 1 JBAT1 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.
MS-7504 Mainboard Slots 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. PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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-7504 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 Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the f
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 AMI® special enhanced features. 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.
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 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.
MS-7504 Mainboard 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. Readonly. month 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 Device/ Vendor/ 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 ATA 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 devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. DMA Mode Select DMA Mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T.
MS-7504 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system. Read-only.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features 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 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.
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 Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode.
BIOS Setup HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You 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.Available settingoptions are: [Auto] Display only OnChip or PCI Express VGA. [Both] Display both OnChip and PCI Express VGA. iGPU Frame Buffer Size This field is used to detect the onboard VGA Frame Buffer Size.
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 Controller This setting is used to enable/ disable the onboard audio controller. On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
BIOS Setup On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the SATA controller. RAID mode This item is used to enable/ disable the RAID function for SATA devices.
MS-7504 Mainboard 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/ X P, select [Enabled].
BIOS Setup ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP , you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 or S3 fashion through the setting of this field. Settings are: [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys tem context.
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 device. Resume By Onboard LAN When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on the onboard LAN.
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 improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
MS-7504 Mainboard 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 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 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 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. You can select a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automaticlly. CPU Min.
MS-7504 Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. 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 AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.
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 (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
MS-7504 Mainboard 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.
