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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Micro-Star International MS-9818 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is ...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Micro-Star International MS-9818 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is ...
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In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the IM-GM45 can provide a high-performance solution for choosing the IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for today's front-end and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future. 1-1 Based on the innovative Intel® GM45 & ICH9M-E controllers 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.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the IM-GM45 can provide a high-performance solution for choosing the IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for today's front-end and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future. 1-1 Based on the innovative Intel® GM45 & ICH9M-E controllers 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.
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... Dual Core Technology to 667/800/1066MHz and up to 3Gb/s - Supports storage and data transfers at up FSB - 667/800/1066MHz Chipset - MS-9818 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode CF (Optional) - 1 CF Type II socket (Master) by JMicron JMB368 ...SATA - 4 SATA II ports by Realtek ALC888 7.1 channel - North Bridge: Intel GM45 chipset - HDA Codec by ICH9M-E - South Bridge: Intel ICH9M-E chipset M emor y - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pin-header with Azalia 1.0 specs - 6 watt...
... Dual Core Technology to 667/800/1066MHz and up to 3Gb/s - Supports storage and data transfers at up FSB - 667/800/1066MHz Chipset - MS-9818 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode CF (Optional) - 1 CF Type II socket (Master) by JMicron JMB368 ...SATA - 4 SATA II ports by Realtek ALC888 7.1 channel - North Bridge: Intel GM45 chipset - HDA Codec by ICH9M-E - South Bridge: Intel ICH9M-E chipset M emor y - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pin-header with Azalia 1.0 specs - 6 watt...
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MS-9818 Mainboard Block Diagram NOTE: Please refer to page 3-14 for configurations of the optional Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) function. 1-4
MS-9818 Mainboard Block Diagram NOTE: Please refer to page 3-14 for configurations of the optional Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) function. 1-4
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Mainboard Layout Product Overview CF1 PCI_ E1 COM2 COM4 COM3 COM5 PCI1 JFP1 JUSB1 JUSB2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 JSPD1 Intel ICH9M-E JAU D1 Audio JAMP1 T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic-In Top: LAN1 Jack LAN Bottom: USB Ports CON1 IDE 1 JMB368 JSPI 1 LAN Top: LAN2 Jack J2 Bottom: USB Ports JLVDS1 Intel GM45 To p: VGA Port Bot to m: DVI Port SY S FA N 1 ATX1 DIMM1 DIMM2 To p: Serial Port Bot to m: HDMI Port Top: Mouse J1 Bottom: Keybo ard C P UF AN 1 IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX Mainboard 1-5
Mainboard Layout Product Overview CF1 PCI_ E1 COM2 COM4 COM3 COM5 PCI1 JFP1 JUSB1 JUSB2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 JSPD1 Intel ICH9M-E JAU D1 Audio JAMP1 T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic-In Top: LAN1 Jack LAN Bottom: USB Ports CON1 IDE 1 JMB368 JSPI 1 LAN Top: LAN2 Jack J2 Bottom: USB Ports JLVDS1 Intel GM45 To p: VGA Port Bot to m: DVI Port SY S FA N 1 ATX1 DIMM1 DIMM2 To p: Serial Port Bot to m: HDMI Port Top: Mouse J1 Bottom: Keybo ard C P UF AN 1 IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX Mainboard 1-5
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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 ...
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 ...
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Always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. MS-9818 Mainboard CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports Intel® Penryn/Core 2 Duo/Celeron M processors in Socket P. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and ...
Always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. MS-9818 Mainboard CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports Intel® Penryn/Core 2 Duo/Celeron M processors in Socket P. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and ...
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Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. To connect to an ATX power supply. MS-9818 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the ...
Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. To connect to an ATX power supply. MS-9818 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the ...
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MS-9818 Mainboard LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is a connector for microphones. 2-8 Line-In (Blue) - Line-Out (Green) - Mic, is for connection to it. ...
MS-9818 Mainboard LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is a connector for microphones. 2-8 Line-In (Blue) - Line-Out (Green) - Mic, is for connection to it. ...
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JSPD1 GND S/PDIF-Out 5V S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4 This connector is used to one Serial ATA II device. Each connector can connect to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. MS-9818 Mainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-10 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
JSPD1 GND S/PDIF-Out 5V S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4 This connector is used to one Serial ATA II device. Each connector can connect to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. MS-9818 Mainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-10 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
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MS-9818 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 2 1 10 9 +- -+ ...
MS-9818 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 2 1 10 9 +- -+ ...
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JUSB1/2 2 10 1 9 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-14 MS-9818 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.
JUSB1/2 2 10 1 9 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-14 MS-9818 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.
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MS-9818 Mainboard Jumper Serial Port Power Jumper: J1 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. 1 J1 1 +12V 1 +5V LVDS Power Jumper: J2 Use this jumper to specify the LVDS power. 1 J2 1 +3V 1 +5V 2-16
MS-9818 Mainboard Jumper Serial Port Power Jumper: J1 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. 1 J1 1 +12V 1 +5V LVDS Power Jumper: J2 Use this jumper to specify the LVDS power. 1 J2 1 +3V 1 +5V 2-16
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... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. MS-9818 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system...
... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. MS-9818 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system...
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Ad v a nc e d Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of special enhanced features. Security Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Exit This menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords. MS-9818 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu to set up the items of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge. Boot Use this menu to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. 3-4
Ad v a nc e d Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of special enhanced features. Security Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Exit This menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords. MS-9818 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu to set up the items of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge. Boot Use this menu to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. 3-4
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MS-9818 Mainboard IDE Configuration M irrored IDER Configuration This setting enables/disables the mirrored IDE RAID drive. Configure SATA#1 as This setting specifies the function of ...
MS-9818 Mainboard IDE Configuration M irrored IDER Configuration This setting enables/disables the mirrored IDE RAID drive. Configure SATA#1 as This setting specifies the function of ...
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... Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will automatically increase the speed of the CPU/system fan to prevent your system from overheating. MS-9818 Mainboard Hardware Health Configuration These items display the current status of the CPU/system fans climbs up to the selected fan speed setting, the...
... Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will automatically increase the speed of the CPU/system fan to prevent your system from overheating. MS-9818 Mainboard Hardware Health Configuration These items display the current status of the CPU/system fans climbs up to the selected fan speed setting, the...
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MS-9818 Mainboard ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. USB Device Wakeup From S3 This setting allows the activity of this field. If your operating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of the USB device to wake up the system from the S3 sleep state. 3-12
MS-9818 Mainboard ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. USB Device Wakeup From S3 This setting allows the activity of this field. If your operating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of the USB device to wake up the system from the S3 sleep state. 3-12
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Important 1. MS-9818 Mainboard Intel AMT Configuration (Optional) Intel AM T Support Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for Intel Active Management Technology that allows ...) is referred to [Enabled] and the BIOS will unconfigure all of -band. In order to manage a system remotely we need to a remote workstation. http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service 2. Unconfigure AM T/ME To finish the unconfiguration of AMT, set this capability is a protocol defined for remotely managing and...
Important 1. MS-9818 Mainboard Intel AMT Configuration (Optional) Intel AM T Support Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for Intel Active Management Technology that allows ...) is referred to [Enabled] and the BIOS will unconfigure all of -band. In order to manage a system remotely we need to a remote workstation. http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service 2. Unconfigure AM T/ME To finish the unconfiguration of AMT, set this capability is a protocol defined for remotely managing and...
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W hen set to [Enabled], users may configure the following settings for remote access type and parameters. 3-16 MS-9818 Mainboard Remote Access Configuration Remote Access The setting enables/disables the remote access function.
W hen set to [Enabled], users may configure the following settings for remote access type and parameters. 3-16 MS-9818 Mainboard Remote Access Configuration Remote Access The setting enables/disables the remote access function.