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Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. Micro-Star International MS-7516 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found ...
Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. Micro-Star International MS-7516 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found ...
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MS-7516 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om . DDR3 1600*(OC)/1333/1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) (To support 8GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel ... IDE - 1 IDE port by VIA 6308 1-2 Supports Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/1/5/10) by Jmicron 363 - m si. t w / index. t w / index. m si. North Bridge: Intel® P45 chipset - c om . t w / index. m si. Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo/Pentium/Celeron Dual Core/Celeron processors. - Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale, Kentsfield, Conroe processors...
MS-7516 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om . DDR3 1600*(OC)/1333/1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) (To support 8GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel ... IDE - 1 IDE port by VIA 6308 1-2 Supports Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/1/5/10) by Jmicron 363 - m si. t w / index. t w / index. m si. North Bridge: Intel® P45 chipset - c om . t w / index. m si. Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo/Pentium/Celeron Dual Core/Celeron processors. - Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale, Kentsfield, Conroe processors...
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MS-7516 Mainboard Mainboard Layout PWR2 FDD 1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard PWR1 CP UFAN SYSFAN5 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 Top: US B ports Bottom: 1394 port eSATA port s SW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB p orts Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB p orts SYSFA N4 PWR3 SYSFA N2 PCI _E1 PCI _E2 PCI _E3 JISI JB1 JB2 Intel P45 Intel I CH 10R J1395 SYSFAN3 SATA7 SATA8 SATA5_6 SATA2_4 SATA1_3 IDE 1 RESET_SW1 PCI _E4 PCI1 PCI2 J1 394_1 JFP2 BAT T + JCI1 JBAT1 JFP1 JUSB2 SW2 PWSW1 JUSB1 JCOM1 SYSFAN1 JTPM1 P45 Diamond Series (MS-7516 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
MS-7516 Mainboard Mainboard Layout PWR2 FDD 1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard PWR1 CP UFAN SYSFAN5 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 Top: US B ports Bottom: 1394 port eSATA port s SW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB p orts Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB p orts SYSFA N4 PWR3 SYSFA N2 PCI _E1 PCI _E2 PCI _E3 JISI JB1 JB2 Intel P45 Intel I CH 10R J1395 SYSFAN3 SATA7 SATA8 SATA5_6 SATA2_4 SATA1_3 IDE 1 RESET_SW1 PCI _E4 PCI1 PCI2 J1 394_1 JFP2 BAT T + JCI1 JBAT1 JFP1 JUSB2 SW2 PWSW1 JUSB1 JCOM1 SYSFAN1 JTPM1 P45 Diamond Series (MS-7516 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
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MS-7516 Mainboard SATA HDD Power Cable (For SATA to ESATA Bracket) (Optional) 6/8mm Adapter x 2 6/10mm Adapter x 2 6mm Clamp x 4 8mm Clamp x 2 10mm Clamp x 2 C Type Tubing Clip x 2 Tube x 2 (5mm internal diameter, 8mm outter diameter) GreenPower Genie Set (1 GreenPower genie & 1 power cable & 1 (2x2 pin) cable) X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card Set (Card and Driver CD) * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-6
MS-7516 Mainboard SATA HDD Power Cable (For SATA to ESATA Bracket) (Optional) 6/8mm Adapter x 2 6/10mm Adapter x 2 6mm Clamp x 4 8mm Clamp x 2 10mm Clamp x 2 C Type Tubing Clip x 2 Tube x 2 (5mm internal diameter, 8mm outter diameter) GreenPower Genie Set (1 GreenPower genie & 1 power cable & 1 (2x2 pin) cable) X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card Set (Card and Driver CD) * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-6
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... some thermal paste on your CPU & mainboard. 1. Open the load lever. Important 1. The availability of socket reveal. 4. Follow the steps below to avoid damaging. 3. MS-7516 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows). 3.
... some thermal paste on your CPU & mainboard. 1. Open the load lever. Important 1. The availability of socket reveal. 4. Follow the steps below to avoid damaging. 3. MS-7516 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows). 3.
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... mainboard may vary depending on it) to the correct direction marked on the model you purchase. 2-6 The appearance of the CPU/ cooler installation only. MS-7516 Mainboard 9. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink.
... mainboard may vary depending on it) to the correct direction marked on the model you purchase. 2-6 The appearance of the CPU/ cooler installation only. MS-7516 Mainboard 9. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink.
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... enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM slot. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIM M1 first. 2-8 MS-7516 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center and will automatically close. DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable...
... enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM slot. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIM M1 first. 2-8 MS-7516 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center and will automatically close. DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable...
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MS-7516 Mainboard DDR3 1066 Module Elpida EBJ11UD8BAFA-AC-E (Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E) Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 (Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-G7) Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F (Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F) Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-...
MS-7516 Mainboard DDR3 1066 Module Elpida EBJ11UD8BAFA-AC-E (Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E) Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 (Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-G7) Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F (Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F) Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-...
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.... Power supply of 450 watts (and above) is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7516 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2 This connector allows you like to use the 20-pin... ATX power supply as you to ensure stable operation of the power supply is highly recommended for system stability. 2-12 To connect the ATX 24-...
.... Power supply of 450 watts (and above) is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7516 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2 This connector allows you like to use the 20-pin... ATX power supply as you to ensure stable operation of the power supply is highly recommended for system stability. 2-12 To connect the ATX 24-...
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With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is a CMOS RAM on . Press the button to keep the system configuration data. MS-7516 Mainboard Clear CMOS Button There is turned on board that you want to clear the system configuration, use the button to clear data. Important Make sure that has a power supply from external battery to clear the data. If you power off the system before clearing CMOS data. 2-14
With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is a CMOS RAM on . Press the button to keep the system configuration data. MS-7516 Mainboard Clear CMOS Button There is turned on board that you want to clear the system configuration, use the button to clear data. Important Make sure that has a power supply from external battery to clear the data. If you power off the system before clearing CMOS data. 2-14
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MS-7516 Mainboard Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA8 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-16 Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA6 SATA5 SATA1~6 supported by ICH10R SATA7 SATA8 supported by Jmicron 363 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
MS-7516 Mainboard Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA8 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-16 Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA6 SATA5 SATA1~6 supported by ICH10R SATA7 SATA8 supported by Jmicron 363 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
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... GND Description 3V standby power 3.3V power Serial IRQ 5V power No pin Ground Ground Please refer to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). MS-7516 Mainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.
... GND Description 3V standby power 3.3V power Serial IRQ 5V power No pin Ground Ground Please refer to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). MS-7516 Mainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.
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... connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. You can attach a serial device. MS-7516 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1/2 These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is a 16550A high speed communication port that the pins of VCC...
... connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. You can attach a serial device. MS-7516 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1/2 These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is a 16550A high speed communication port that the pins of VCC...
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Power Button: PWSW1 This power button is used to turn-on or turn -off the system. SW2 2-22 RESET_SW1 Button: SW2 This button is used to reset the system. PWSW1 Reset Button: RESET_SW1 This reset button is reserved. Press the button to change your motherboard's function through the use of button. This section will explain how to reset the system. Press the button to set the computer's function. MS-7516 Mainboard Button The motherboard provides the following button for you to turnon or turn -off the system.
Power Button: PWSW1 This power button is used to turn-on or turn -off the system. SW2 2-22 RESET_SW1 Button: SW2 This button is used to reset the system. PWSW1 Reset Button: RESET_SW1 This reset button is reserved. Press the button to change your motherboard's function through the use of button. This section will explain how to reset the system. Press the button to set the computer's function. MS-7516 Mainboard Button The motherboard provides the following button for you to turnon or turn -off the system.
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... PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7516 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI...
... PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7516 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI...
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...™ Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the manufacturer. 2-26 After entering the O.S., click the "Catalyst™ Control Center" icon on the desktop. MS-7516 Mainboard 3.W hen all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. The following aspect appears in the Catalyst...
...™ Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the manufacturer. 2-26 After entering the O.S., click the "Catalyst™ Control Center" icon on the desktop. MS-7516 Mainboard 3.W hen all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. The following aspect appears in the Catalyst...
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... stack and boot via INT 19h. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to RAM for fast booting. Initializing Keyboard Controller. MS-7516 Mainboard D-LED These four LED groups allow users to all ISA. Green light Red light Off LED Signal Description System Power ON The D-LED will...
... stack and boot via INT 19h. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to RAM for fast booting. Initializing Keyboard Controller. MS-7516 Mainboard D-LED These four LED groups allow users to all ISA. Green light Red light Off LED Signal Description System Power ON The D-LED will...
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Clip the tubing as shown in the figure below after the completion. 2-30 Inserting the adapter into the tubing. 8. MS-7516 Mainboard 3. Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing and waterblock 5. Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing and adapter fitting. 10. Attach the tubing to ...
Clip the tubing as shown in the figure below after the completion. 2-30 Inserting the adapter into the tubing. 8. MS-7516 Mainboard 3. Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing and waterblock 5. Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing and adapter fitting. 10. Attach the tubing to ...
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... refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. MS-7516 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. W hen the message below appears...
... refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. MS-7516 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. W hen the message below appears...
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MS-7516 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for BIOS. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for integrated peripherals. Green Power Use this ...
MS-7516 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for BIOS. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for integrated peripherals. Green Power Use this ...