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... and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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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. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. 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
The RC410M2 Series mainboards are based on AT I® RC410S & SB600 chipsets for choosing the RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. 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
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Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Transfer rate is up to 4 IDE devices SATA - t w / program / produc t s/ slim _pc /sl m / pro_sl m _c pu_support .php) Supported FSB - 1066 / ...by ATI® SB600 - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes - Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D proces- Supports ACPI Power Management - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - sors - DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN...
Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Transfer rate is up to 4 IDE devices SATA - t w / program / produc t s/ slim _pc /sl m / pro_sl m _c pu_support .php) Supported FSB - 1066 / ...by ATI® SB600 - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes - Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D proces- Supports ACPI Power Management - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - sors - DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN...
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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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... some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before turning on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not have the cooler, contact your CPU & mainboard. 1. MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to the center, as the CPU (Pin 1 indicator is in the right-bottom corner. 2. Take out...
... some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before turning on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not have the cooler, contact your CPU & mainboard. 1. MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to the center, as the CPU (Pin 1 indicator is in the right-bottom corner. 2. Take out...
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Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. 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 thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. Use your index finger to allow the whole module to release the CPU, then press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. MS-7173 Mainboard 9.
Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. 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 thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. Use your index finger to allow the whole module to release the CPU, then press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. MS-7173 Mainboard 9.
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...memory interface. 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. For more information on their needs. ...Slot DIMM1 DIMM2 Total Memory Combination 1 64MB~1GB 64MB~1GB 128MB~2GB Combination 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. Users can install either...
...memory interface. 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. For more information on their needs. ...Slot DIMM1 DIMM2 Total Memory Combination 1 64MB~1GB 64MB~1GB 128MB~2GB Combination 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. Users can install either...
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... the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7173 Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.
... the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. 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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... Connectors These audio connectors are used as the Side-Surround Out. Mic-In/ Center-LEF, is provided for attaching USB devices such as serial ports. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. The ports are for microphones. 2-14...
... Connectors These audio connectors are used as the Side-Surround Out. Mic-In/ Center-LEF, is provided for attaching USB devices such as serial ports. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. The ports are for microphones. 2-14...
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Refer 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 ...
Refer 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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... to control headphone amplifier 8 KEY No pin 9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel 6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel 2-18 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...
... to control headphone amplifier 8 KEY No pin 9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel 6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel 2-18 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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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 ...
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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... SPDOUT SPDIF Bracket (Optional) Connect to the malfunction of the TVs. 2. Simultaneous connection (of this bracket) to two TVs is used to one TV only. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for details. SPDIF-Out Connector...
... SPDOUT SPDIF Bracket (Optional) Connect to the malfunction of the TVs. 2. Simultaneous connection (of this bracket) to two TVs is used to one TV only. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for details. SPDIF-Out Connector...
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MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. Therefore, the description may ... refers to 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. It is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 060920 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing...
MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. Therefore, the description may ... refers to 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. It is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 060920 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing...
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... you enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system's performance. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and...
... you enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system's performance. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and...
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MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by numeric func tion keys. The ...
MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by numeric func tion keys. The ...
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... der number into a physical block address, sig nificantly improving data transfer rates. S.M.A.R.T is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. 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 cylinders...
... der number into a physical block address, sig nificantly improving data transfer rates. S.M.A.R.T is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. 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 cylinders...
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... system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. puter system requires ALL of Hyper-Threading Technology for the system. MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to execute the instructions. If you to run in APIC mode.
... system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. puter system requires ALL of Hyper-Threading Technology for the system. MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to execute the instructions. If you to run in APIC mode.