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... 1 Product Overview 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Block Diagram ...1-4 Mainboard Layout 1-5 Board Dimension 1-6 Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing 1-7 Power Consumption 1-8 Safety Compliance & MTBF 1-9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Memory ...2-3 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-4 Power Supply ...2-6 Back Panel ...2-7 Connector ...2-9 Jumper ...2-16 Slot ...2-17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Menu Bar ...3-4 Main ...3-5 Advanc ed ...3-6 Boot...
... 1 Product Overview 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Block Diagram ...1-4 Mainboard Layout 1-5 Board Dimension 1-6 Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing 1-7 Power Consumption 1-8 Safety Compliance & MTBF 1-9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Memory ...2-3 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-4 Power Supply ...2-6 Back Panel ...2-7 Connector ...2-9 Jumper ...2-16 Slot ...2-17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Menu Bar ...3-4 Main ...3-5 Advanc ed ...3-6 Boot...
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Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for optimal system efficiency, the IM-GM45 accommodates the latest Intel® Penryn/Core 2 Duo/ Celeron M processors and supports two DDR2 667/ 800MHz SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity. Based on the innovative Intel® GM45 & ICH9M-E controllers for choosing the IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the IM-GM45 can provide a high-performance solution for today's front-end and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future. 1-1
Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for optimal system efficiency, the IM-GM45 accommodates the latest Intel® Penryn/Core 2 Duo/ Celeron M processors and supports two DDR2 667/ 800MHz SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity. Based on the innovative Intel® GM45 & ICH9M-E controllers for choosing the IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the IM-GM45 can provide a high-performance solution for today's front-end and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future. 1-1
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MS-9818 Mainboard Power Consumption Component Description CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2G CPU Memory Transcend 667MHz DDR2 1GB Add-On VGA NA Hard Disk Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 GB SATA Hard Drive Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 +3....
MS-9818 Mainboard Power Consumption Component Description CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2G CPU Memory Transcend 667MHz DDR2 1GB Add-On VGA NA Hard Disk Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 GB SATA Hard Drive Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 +3....
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... with the key on the mainboard. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically into the DIMM 1 first. 2-3 Important 1. Always insert the memory module into the SO-DIMM slot. Make sure that you install the memory modules first before installing the CPU and cooler set. 2. Locate the SO-DIMM slots on the slot. Manually check... if the DIMM has been locked in the SO-DIMM slot. 3. DDR2 SO-DIMM Slot 200-pin, 1.8V Installing Memory Modules 1. Then push it in until the golden finger on the DIMM is deeply inserted in place by the retaining clips at the sides. Hardware...
... with the key on the mainboard. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically into the DIMM 1 first. 2-3 Important 1. Always insert the memory module into the SO-DIMM slot. Make sure that you install the memory modules first before installing the CPU and cooler set. 2. Locate the SO-DIMM slots on the slot. Manually check... if the DIMM has been locked in the SO-DIMM slot. 3. DDR2 SO-DIMM Slot 200-pin, 1.8V Installing Memory Modules 1. Then push it in until the golden finger on the DIMM is deeply inserted in place by the retaining clips at the sides. Hardware...
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... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A9818IMS V1.0 081508 where: 1st digit refers...
... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A9818IMS V1.0 081508 where: 1st digit refers...
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.... BIOS Setup Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. Max CPUID Value Limit ...The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to have many independent processing cores on a single die, each with memory reads. Core Multi-Processing CMP (Core Multi Processing) is the ability to circumvent problems with a supporting operating system. Adjacent Cache ...
.... BIOS Setup Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. Max CPUID Value Limit ...The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to have many independent processing cores on a single die, each with memory reads. Core Multi-Processing CMP (Core Multi Processing) is the ability to circumvent problems with a supporting operating system. Adjacent Cache ...
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... Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as allow more system memory to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as the display(s) of the system. South Bridge Configuration 3-23 Setting it to... DVMT Mode ensures that you to the demands of the memory allocated to DVMT Mode for maximum performance. Flat Panel Type This setting allows you set to be dynamically allocated between graphics and system performance....
... Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as allow more system memory to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as the display(s) of the system. South Bridge Configuration 3-23 Setting it to... DVMT Mode ensures that you to the demands of the memory allocated to DVMT Mode for maximum performance. Flat Panel Type This setting allows you set to be dynamically allocated between graphics and system performance....