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... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7241 This device complies with the emission limits. Operation is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful...
... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7241 This device complies with the emission limits. Operation is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful...
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Designed to fit the advanced Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D and Celeron D processor, the G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series mainboards are based on Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 & ICH8/ ICH8R chipsets for choosing the G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series (MS-7241 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D and Celeron D processor, the G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series mainboards are based on Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 & ICH8/ ICH8R chipsets for choosing the G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series (MS-7241 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om . Chip integrated by 8110SB/ 8110SC IEEE 1394 (optional) - php Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - Supports 10/100 ... Audio - SATA - 4 SATA II ports by ICH8 (SATA1/3/5/6) - 6 SATAII ports by VIA VT6308P or VT6307 - For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. North Bridge: Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 chipset - t w / program /product s/ m ai nboard/m bd/ pr o_m b d_t r p_l i st . p hp LAN - Transfer rate is optional) Memory...
MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om . Chip integrated by 8110SB/ 8110SC IEEE 1394 (optional) - php Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - Supports 10/100 ... Audio - SATA - 4 SATA II ports by ICH8 (SATA1/3/5/6) - 6 SATAII ports by VIA VT6308P or VT6307 - For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. North Bridge: Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 chipset - t w / program /product s/ m ai nboard/m bd/ pr o_m b d_t r p_l i st . p hp LAN - Transfer rate is optional) Memory...
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MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Layout J CA S E 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 JFP1 JFP2 Top : mouse Bo ttom: keyb oard Top : Parallel Port Bo tto m: COM port VGA port ... + Int e l ICH8/ ICH8R (optional) JMicron Jm20335 JBAT1 ALC883/ ALC888 PCI 2 J AU D 1 CD_IN1 JSPD1 PWRFAN1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JU SB 3 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 JCOM 1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series (MS-7241 v1.X) Mainboard 1-4
MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Layout J CA S E 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 JFP1 JFP2 Top : mouse Bo ttom: keyb oard Top : Parallel Port Bo tto m: COM port VGA port ... + Int e l ICH8/ ICH8R (optional) JMicron Jm20335 JBAT1 ALC883/ ALC888 PCI 2 J AU D 1 CD_IN1 JSPD1 PWRFAN1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JU SB 3 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 JCOM 1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 G965M/ Q965M/ Q963M Series (MS-7241 v1.X) Mainboard 1-4
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... pins of your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on CPU before installing the heat sink/ cooler fan for better heat dispersion. MS-7241 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on it to install the CPU & cooler correctly...
... pins of your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on CPU before installing the heat sink/ cooler fan for better heat dispersion. MS-7241 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on it to install the CPU & cooler correctly...
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... the holes on it) to confirm that the mating/unmating durability of the mainboard. 11. Turn over the mainboard to lock the h ook s . 12. MS-7241 Mainboard 9. Press the four hooks down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab...
... the holes on it) to confirm that the mating/unmating durability of the mainboard. 11. Turn over the mainboard to lock the h ook s . 12. MS-7241 Mainboard 9. Press the four hooks down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab...
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... into the DIM M1 first. 2-8 The plastic clip at each side of the same type and density in the DIMM slot. Volt Notch Important - MS-7241 Mainboard Installing DDRII Modules 1. Then push it in the DDR DIMM slots. -
... into the DIM M1 first. 2-8 The plastic clip at each side of the same type and density in the DIMM slot. Volt Notch Important - MS-7241 Mainboard Installing DDRII Modules 1. Then push it in the DDR DIMM slots. -
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The computer is communicating with another computer on the back panel provides connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). MS-7241 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port IEEE1394 Port (optional) LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports L-Out CS-Out Mic SS-...
The computer is communicating with another computer on the back panel provides connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). MS-7241 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port IEEE1394 Port (optional) LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports L-Out CS-Out Mic SS-...
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... connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices. A hard drive connected to OS. You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Important - MS-7241 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. You must configure the...
... connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices. A hard drive connected to OS. You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Important - MS-7241 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. You must configure the...
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... fan with +12V. The system will be connected to GND. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-7241 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & PWRFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that the red wire...
... fan with +12V. The system will be connected to GND. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-7241 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & PWRFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that the red wire...
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... 2 SPK 3 SLP LED 4 BUZ 5 PWR LED 6 BUZ 7 Key 8 SPK DESCRIPTION Ground (LED-) Speaker Suspend LED+ Buzzer Power LED+ Buzzer Key (no pin) Speaker 2-16 MS-7241 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. Switch 10...
... 2 SPK 3 SLP LED 4 BUZ 5 PWR LED 6 BUZ 7 Key 8 SPK DESCRIPTION Ground (LED-) Speaker Suspend LED+ Buzzer Power LED+ Buzzer Key (no pin) Speaker 2-16 MS-7241 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. Switch 10...
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.... Then return to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 3 Keep Data 1 3 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will damage the mainboard. 2-18 MS-7241 Mainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is on . If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to 1-2 pin...
.... Then return to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 3 Keep Data 1 3 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will damage the mainboard. 2-18 MS-7241 Mainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is on . If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to 1-2 pin...
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The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Order 1 INT A# INT B# Order 2 INT B# INTC# Order 3 INT C# INT D# Order 4 INT D# INT A# 2-20 MS-7241 Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor.
The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Order 1 INT A# INT B# Order 2 INT B# INTC# Order 3 INT C# INT D# Order 4 INT D# INT A# 2-20 MS-7241 Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor.
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... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MS-7241 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7241IMS V1...
... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MS-7241 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7241IMS V1...
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Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. MS-7241 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup ...
Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. MS-7241 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup ...
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... arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. 3-6 through Dec. MS-7241 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. date The date from 1 to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . day Day of...
... arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. 3-6 through Dec. MS-7241 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. date The date from 1 to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . day Day of...
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7241 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). 3-8 MS-7241 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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... for your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. Boot Sequence Press to load the disk operating system. 3-10 MS-7241 Mainboard the processor will expand available IRQ resources for the system. Due to run in APIC mode. Important Enabling the functionality of CPU. It is...
... for your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. Boot Sequence Press to load the disk operating system. 3-10 MS-7241 Mainboard the processor will expand available IRQ resources for the system. Due to run in APIC mode. Important Enabling the functionality of CPU. It is...
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"Fixed" mode is non-contiguous pagelocked memory allocated during driver initialization to provide a static amount of system memory allocated for video memory. MS-7241 Mainboard DVMT/ FIXED M emory The field specifies the size of memory."DVMT" mode is memory that is dynamically allocated based on memory requests made by application and are release back to the system once the requesting application has been terminated. 3-12
"Fixed" mode is non-contiguous pagelocked memory allocated during driver initialization to provide a static amount of system memory allocated for video memory. MS-7241 Mainboard DVMT/ FIXED M emory The field specifies the size of memory."DVMT" mode is memory that is dynamically allocated based on memory requests made by application and are release back to the system once the requesting application has been terminated. 3-12
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... appears: PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. MS-7241 Mainboard SATA Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SATA#1 Configuration It allows you to configure the SATA#1 controller...
... appears: PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. MS-7241 Mainboard SATA Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SATA#1 Configuration It allows you to configure the SATA#1 controller...