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... 2-2 Mainboard Layout 2-4 Back Panel ...2-7 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 Installing the CPU Fan 2-4 Memory ...2-5 Memory Population Rules 2-5 Power Supply ...2-6 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-6 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-6 Connectors ...2-7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-7 S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP1...
... 2-2 Mainboard Layout 2-4 Back Panel ...2-7 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 Installing the CPU Fan 2-4 Memory ...2-5 Memory Population Rules 2-5 Power Supply ...2-6 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-6 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-6 Connectors ...2-7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-7 S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP1...
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Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the MS-7043 series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The MS-7043 series are superior computer mainboards based on VIA® PT880/PT800/P4X533 Northbridge & VT8237 Southbridge for choosing the MS-7043 (PT880 Neo-V/PT8 NeoV/PX8 Neo-V) v1.X ATX mainboards.
Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the MS-7043 series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The MS-7043 series are superior computer mainboards based on VIA® PT880/PT800/P4X533 Northbridge & VT8237 Southbridge for choosing the MS-7043 (PT880 Neo-V/PT8 NeoV/PX8 Neo-V) v1.X ATX mainboards.
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...8x/4x (AGP 3.0) at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/ pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h VIA® PT880 chipset (for PT880 Neo-V) - Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface h VIA® P4X533 chipset (for PT8 Neo-V) - Ultra DMA 66/100/133 ...266 memory interface h VIA® PT800 chipset (for PX8 Neo-V) - High Bandwidth V-link Client controller - Supports AGP 8X interface - Supports FSB 533/400MHz - Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio - MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (...
...8x/4x (AGP 3.0) at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/ pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h VIA® PT880 chipset (for PT880 Neo-V) - Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface h VIA® P4X533 chipset (for PT8 Neo-V) - Ultra DMA 66/100/133 ...266 memory interface h VIA® PT800 chipset (for PX8 Neo-V) - High Bandwidth V-link Client controller - Supports AGP 8X interface - Supports FSB 533/400MHz - Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio - MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (...
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... performance requirement PT880 Neo-V LAN h VIA® VT8237 integrated MAC h VIA® VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V LAN h VIA® VT8237 integrated MAC h VIA® VT6103L 10/100 PHY BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug... & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications Dimension h ATX...
... performance requirement PT880 Neo-V LAN h VIA® VT8237 integrated MAC h VIA® VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V LAN h VIA® VT8237 integrated MAC h VIA® VT6103L 10/100 PHY BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug... & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications Dimension h ATX...
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... PT880/PT800 only DDR433 N/A N/A OK* DDR466 N/A N/A OK* MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. When you do not guarantee the damages or risks... caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to tolerate such abnormal settings while doing overclocking. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel...
... PT880/PT800 only DDR433 N/A N/A OK* DDR466 N/A N/A OK* MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. When you do not guarantee the damages or risks... caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to tolerate such abnormal settings while doing overclocking. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel...
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... the socket. Hardware Setup CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Gold arrow Press down firmly into the socket and close the lever with your mainboard. Gold arrow 5.
... the socket. Hardware Setup CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Gold arrow Press down firmly into the socket and close the lever with your mainboard. Gold arrow 5.
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... the fan power cable from the mounted fan to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on the motherboard. levers 5. Press the two levers down in the holes of the heatsink. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. To dissipate heat, you need...
... the fan power cable from the mounted fan to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on the motherboard. levers 5. Press the two levers down in the holes of the heatsink. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. To dissipate heat, you need...
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...dual-channel mode, however, please make sure that DDR433/DDR466 are overclocking specs for compatible DDR modules. 2-5 The PT8 Neo-V & PX8 Neo-V provide 2 slots for PT8 Neo-V only) SDRAM modules on DDR DIMMs "in any combination as follows: DIMM1 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB...Channel Mode D: Dual-Channel Mode Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/ mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php for PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V only. Memory modules can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 (for PT8 Neo-V only) / DDR433 (for PT8 Neo-V only)/DDR466 (for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM and...
...dual-channel mode, however, please make sure that DDR433/DDR466 are overclocking specs for compatible DDR modules. 2-5 The PT8 Neo-V & PX8 Neo-V provide 2 slots for PT8 Neo-V only) SDRAM modules on DDR DIMMs "in any combination as follows: DIMM1 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB...Channel Mode D: Dual-Channel Mode Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/ mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php for PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V only. Memory modules can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 (for PT8 Neo-V only) / DDR433 (for PT8 Neo-V only)/DDR466 (for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM and...
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...11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 5V 20 5V MSI Reminds You... 1. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are installed properly to the Intel/AMD websites for system stability. 2. Please refer... 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are highly recommended for recommended power supplies. 2-6 MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300watt (and up)...
...11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 5V 20 5V MSI Reminds You... 1. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are installed properly to the Intel/AMD websites for system stability. 2. Please refer... 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are highly recommended for recommended power supplies. 2-6 MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300watt (and up)...
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... GND Ground 12 GND Ground Optional S-Bracket Connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, USB Ports and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to JSP1 Analog Line-Out SPDIF jack (optical) SPDIF jack (coaxial) 2-7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The...
... GND Ground 12 GND Ground Optional S-Bracket Connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, USB Ports and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to JSP1 Analog Line-Out SPDIF jack (optical) SPDIF jack (coaxial) 2-7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The...
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is opened, the ...Optional Serial ATA cable Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. To clear the warning, you ...data loss may occur during transmission. 2-8 JCD1 R GND L Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (for PT880/PT8 Neo-V) The southbridge VIA® VT8237 provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to a 2-pin...
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is opened, the ...Optional Serial ATA cable Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. To clear the warning, you ...data loss may occur during transmission. 2-8 JCD1 R GND L Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (for PT880/PT8 Neo-V) The southbridge VIA® VT8237 provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to a 2-pin...
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... combinations of the CPU fan control. D-Bracket™ 2 is Ground and should be connected to D-Bracket™ 2. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you to connect to GND. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connector: CPUFA1 The CPUFA1 (processor fan...Connect to JUSB1/JUSB2 LEDs 2-9 D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for proper CPU cooling fans. It supports three-pin head connector. GND +12V Sensor CPUFA1 MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for you must use a specially designed fan with ...
... combinations of the CPU fan control. D-Bracket™ 2 is Ground and should be connected to D-Bracket™ 2. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you to connect to GND. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connector: CPUFA1 The CPUFA1 (processor fan...Connect to JUSB1/JUSB2 LEDs 2-9 D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for proper CPU cooling fans. It supports three-pin head connector. GND +12V Sensor CPUFA1 MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for you must use a specially designed fan with ...
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...(Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/...9 JFP1 HDD Reset LED Switch Speaker JFP2 2 1 8 7 Power LED Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for jumper setting instructions. Do not use. You can connect up Power Switch low reference pull...Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting its jumper. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100...
...(Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/...9 JFP1 HDD Reset LED Switch Speaker JFP2 2 1 8 7 Power LED Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for jumper setting instructions. Do not use. You can connect up Power Switch low reference pull...Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting its jumper. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100...
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Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional) The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to ...
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional) The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to ...
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... 10 connector on ; This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use to control headphone amplifier No pin Left channel audio signal to front panel Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... Follow the instructions below to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing... header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is off. If you...
... 10 connector on ; This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use to control headphone amplifier No pin Left channel audio signal to front panel Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... Follow the instructions below to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing... header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is off. If you...
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... signals to insert the AGP graphics card. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card to meet your needs. Hardware Setup Slots The mainboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply...
... signals to insert the AGP graphics card. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card to meet your needs. Hardware Setup Slots The mainboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply...
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Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the factory default settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for optimal & stable system performance. Power Management Features Use this menu to specify your settings for ...
Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the factory default settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for optimal & stable system performance. Power Management Features Use this menu to specify your settings for ...
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...determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than ... (3:2)], [DDR 333 (6:5)], [DDR 400 (1:1)], [DDR 433], [DDR 450], [DDR 466], [DDR 500] MSI Reminds You... CPU FSB Clock This setting shows the current CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency. DRAM Frequency This ...overclocking. AGP Frequency (MHz) This item is used to overclocking regularly first. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard [Colonel] 4th level of overclocking. [General] 5th level of overclocking. [Commander] 6th ...
...determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than ... (3:2)], [DDR 333 (6:5)], [DDR 400 (1:1)], [DDR 433], [DDR 450], [DDR 466], [DDR 500] MSI Reminds You... CPU FSB Clock This setting shows the current CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency. DRAM Frequency This ...overclocking. AGP Frequency (MHz) This item is used to overclocking regularly first. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard [Colonel] 4th level of overclocking. [General] 5th level of overclocking. [Commander] 6th ...