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... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the emission limits.
... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the emission limits.
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The RC410M2 Series mainboards are based on AT I® RC410S & SB600 chipsets for choosing the RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D processors, the RC410M2 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
The RC410M2 Series mainboards are based on AT I® RC410S & SB600 chipsets for choosing the RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D processors, the RC410M2 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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...at up to 4 IDE devices SATA - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Chip integrated by ATI® SB600 - 8-channel HD audio codec supported by ATI® SB600 - North Bridge: ATI® RC410S ...South Bridge: ATI® SB600 Memory Support - Can connect up to 400Mbps 1-2 Supports 4 SATAII ports - Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s IEEE 1394 (Optional) - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN - 10...
...at up to 4 IDE devices SATA - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Chip integrated by ATI® SB600 - 8-channel HD audio codec supported by ATI® SB600 - North Bridge: ATI® RC410S ...South Bridge: ATI® SB600 Memory Support - Can connect up to 400Mbps 1-2 Supports 4 SATAII ports - Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s IEEE 1394 (Optional) - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN - 10...
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FDD 1 MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top: Mouse JCOM1 Bottom: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 Top: Parallel Port Bottom: COM 1 VGA Port Top: 1394 Port (Optional) Bottom: USB Ports JPW1 Top: ...) PCIE 1X1 PCI1 ATI RC410S BATT + ATI SB600 BIOS ALC883 PCI 2 JAUD1 JCD1 SPDOUT J1394_1 (Optional) JBAT1 JLPC1 JUSB3 JUS B1 JUS B2 JFP1 SYS_FAN RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) M-ATX Mainboard DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE1 ATX1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 1-4
FDD 1 MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top: Mouse JCOM1 Bottom: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 Top: Parallel Port Bottom: COM 1 VGA Port Top: 1394 Port (Optional) Bottom: USB Ports JPW1 Top: ...) PCIE 1X1 PCI1 ATI RC410S BATT + ATI SB600 BIOS ALC883 PCI 2 JAUD1 JCD1 SPDOUT J1394_1 (Optional) JBAT1 JLPC1 JUSB3 JUS B1 JUS B2 JFP1 SYS_FAN RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) M-ATX Mainboard DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE1 ATX1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 1-4
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MS-7173 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JTV1, JPW1, p.2-21 p.2-11 (Optional) JCOM1, p.2-18 CPU, p.2-3 CPU_FAN1, p.2-15 Rear Panel I/O, p.2-12 DDR DIMMs, p.2-8 FDD1, p.2-15 ATX1, p.2-10 PCI Express Slots, p.2-25 PCI Slots, p.2-25 IDE1, p.2-16 SATA 1-4, p.2-17 JLPC1, p.2-23 JBAT, p.2-24 JAUD1, p.2-18 SPDOUT, p.2-22 (Optional) JUSB1-3 p.2-20 JCD1, p.2-18 J1394_1, p.2-19 (Optional) SYS_FAN, p.2-15 JFP1, p.2-20 MS-7173 (V2.X) Mainboard 2-2
MS-7173 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JTV1, JPW1, p.2-21 p.2-11 (Optional) JCOM1, p.2-18 CPU, p.2-3 CPU_FAN1, p.2-15 Rear Panel I/O, p.2-12 DDR DIMMs, p.2-8 FDD1, p.2-15 ATX1, p.2-10 PCI Express Slots, p.2-25 PCI Slots, p.2-25 IDE1, p.2-16 SATA 1-4, p.2-17 JLPC1, p.2-23 JBAT, p.2-24 JAUD1, p.2-18 SPDOUT, p.2-22 (Optional) JUSB1-3 p.2-20 JCD1, p.2-18 J1394_1, p.2-19 (Optional) SYS_FAN, p.2-15 JFP1, p.2-20 MS-7173 (V2.X) Mainboard 2-2
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... cooler, contact your CPU & mainboard. 1. land side cover 3. Follow the steps below to touch the pins. 4. Please note not to install the CPU & cooler correctly. MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on the top to prevent overheating. Rotate it for...
... cooler, contact your CPU & mainboard. 1. land side cover 3. Follow the steps below to touch the pins. 4. Please note not to install the CPU & cooler correctly. MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on the top to prevent overheating. Rotate it for...
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Press down the CPU with your index finger to allow the whole module to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Use your thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to release the CPU, then press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. MS-7173 Mainboard 9. The CPU is seated well into the socket, then remove the CPU Clip with the hook under retention tab. 2-6
Press down the CPU with your index finger to allow the whole module to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Use your thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to release the CPU, then press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. MS-7173 Mainboard 9. The CPU is seated well into the socket, then remove the CPU Clip with the hook under retention tab. 2-6
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... 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 Users can install either single- DIMM1 (green) DIMM2 (green) Memory Population Rules This mainboard supports DDR II 667 memory interface. MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. For more information on... their needs. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 2GB. or double-sided modules depending on compatible components, please visit ht tp:/ /ww w.ms i.c om.t w/p rogr am/ prod uc t s /m ainb oar d/mb d/p ro_m bd_ trp_ lis t.ph p.
... 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 Users can install either single- DIMM1 (green) DIMM2 (green) Memory Population Rules This mainboard supports DDR II 667 memory interface. MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. For more information on... their needs. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 2GB. or double-sided modules depending on compatible components, please visit ht tp:/ /ww w.ms i.c om.t w/p rogr am/ prod uc t s /m ainb oar d/mb d/p ro_m bd_ trp_ lis t.ph p.
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... design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to ensure that no damage will be caused. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. MS-7173 Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.
... design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to ensure that no damage will be caused. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. MS-7173 Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.
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MS-7173 Mainboard Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse (green) Parallel 1394 Port (Optional) LAN CS-Out Line-In RS-Out Line-Out ...
MS-7173 Mainboard Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse (green) Parallel 1394 Port (Optional) LAN CS-Out Line-In RS-Out Line-Out ...
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.... Green audio jack - You can connect a network cable to 1394 devices. IEEE 1394 Port The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to it. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors...
.... Green audio jack - You can connect a network cable to 1394 devices. IEEE 1394 Port The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to it. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors...
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Important If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second hard drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. MS-7173 Mainboard Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller that supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ...
Important If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second hard drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. MS-7173 Mainboard Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller that supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ...
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... use to control headphone amplifier 8 KEY No pin 9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to the front panel audio and is provided for CD-ROM audio. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly...
... use to control headphone amplifier 8 KEY No pin 9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to the front panel audio and is provided for CD-ROM audio. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly...
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... with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Do not use. The JFP1 is ideal for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. MS-7173 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for connecting highspeed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3...
... with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Do not use. The JFP1 is ideal for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. MS-7173 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for connecting highspeed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3...
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... TVs. 2. VCC GND SPDIF SPDOUT SPDIF Bracket (Optional) Connect to one TV only. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to SPDOUT 2-22 MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1.
... TVs. 2. VCC GND SPDIF SPDOUT SPDIF Bracket (Optional) Connect to one TV only. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to SPDOUT 2-22 MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1.
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... the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I= Intel, N= nVidia, and V= VIA, A= ATi. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS= all standard customers. MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. When the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
... the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I= Intel, N= nVidia, and V= VIA, A= ATi. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS= all standard customers. MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. When the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
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.... Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your...
.... Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your...
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... the week, from Sun to select the value you want (usually the current time). Read-only. date The date from Jan. The time format is . MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to...
... the week, from Sun to select the value you want (usually the current time). Read-only. date The date from Jan. The time format is . MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to...
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... Disk S.M.A.R.T. This allows you an opportunity to predict hard disk failure. Applicable to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. MS-7173 M ainboard LBA/Large M ode The setting specifies the access mode. [ Au to ] The BIOS automatically determines the optimal mode. [Nor m al ] Maximum number of floppy...
... Disk S.M.A.R.T. This allows you an opportunity to predict hard disk failure. Applicable to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. MS-7173 M ainboard LBA/Large M ode The setting specifies the access mode. [ Au to ] The BIOS automatically determines the optimal mode. [Nor m al ] Maximum number of floppy...
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MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. Please disable this way, the ...
MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. Please disable this way, the ...