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Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could ...
Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could ...
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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 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.
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...Realtek® ALC655/880/883 - Supports ACPI Power Management - Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s IEEE 1394 (Optional) - Supports 4 SATAII ports - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - North Bridge: ATI® RC410S - Chip integrated by ATI® SB600 - 8-channel HD audio codec supported by ... by ATI® SB600 - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip - Can connect up to 400Mbps 1-2 South Bridge: ATI® SB600 Memory ...
...Realtek® ALC655/880/883 - Supports ACPI Power Management - Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s IEEE 1394 (Optional) - Supports 4 SATAII ports - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - North Bridge: ATI® RC410S - Chip integrated by ATI® SB600 - 8-channel HD audio codec supported by ... by ATI® SB600 - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip - Can connect up to 400Mbps 1-2 South Bridge: ATI® SB600 Memory ...
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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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... (if any). Rotate it for better heat dispersion. If you are installing the CPU, make the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle) in the left-bottom corner). MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on the bottom to protect the CPU contact from...
... (if any). Rotate it for better heat dispersion. If you are installing the CPU, make the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle) in the left-bottom corner). MS-7173 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on the bottom to protect the CPU contact from...
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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. Press down the CPU with 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. Use your thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. The CPU is seated well into the socket, then remove the CPU Clip with the hook under retention tab. 2-6 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. Press down the CPU with 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. Use your thumb and the middle fingers to push the clips to be installed onto the CPU socket. 10. The CPU is seated well into the socket, then remove the CPU Clip with the hook under retention tab. 2-6 MS-7173 Mainboard 9.
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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. 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...
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. 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...
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... +12V 23 +5V 12 NC 24 GND 2-10 pin 13 To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. MS-7173 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...
... +12V 23 +5V 12 NC 24 GND 2-10 pin 13 To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. MS-7173 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...
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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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MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as the Side-Surround Out. You can connect a network cable to single Local Area ...
MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as the Side-Surround Out. You can connect a network cable to single Local Area ...
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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 ...
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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... audio circuits 5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel 6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel 7 HP_ON Reserved for CD-ROM audio. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1.
... audio circuits 5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel 6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel 7 HP_ON Reserved for CD-ROM audio. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1.
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... pull-up 3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED 4 FP PW R/SLP MSG LED pull-up 5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND 9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. 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...
... pull-up 3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED 4 FP PW R/SLP MSG LED pull-up 5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND 9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. 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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... TV only. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to Appendix D: Using the TV-Out Function (HDTV-Out Integrated) for digital audio transmission. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Simultaneous connection (of the TVs. 2. SPDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT (Optional) This connector is used to the malfunction of this bracket) to two TVs...
... TV only. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to Appendix D: Using the TV-Out Function (HDTV-Out Integrated) for digital audio transmission. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Simultaneous connection (of the TVs. 2. SPDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT (Optional) This connector is used to the malfunction of this bracket) to two TVs...
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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 start ... 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. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. The items under each BIOS...
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 start ... 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. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. The items under each BIOS...
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... the items and press to specify your system's performance. Standard CM OS Features Use this menu to setup the items of BIOS special enhanced features. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Power Management Features Use this menu to change the...
... the items and press to specify your system's performance. Standard CM OS Features Use this menu to setup the items of BIOS special enhanced features. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Power Management Features Use this menu to change the...
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... set the system to the date that you to 31 can be keyed by numeric func tion keys. The time format is . The format is . 3-6 MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. through Dec. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow...
... set the system to the date that you to 31 can be keyed by numeric func tion keys. The time format is . The format is . 3-6 MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. through Dec. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow...
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... to ] The BIOS automatically determines the optimal mode. [Nor m al ] Maximum number of your disk status 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 activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. This...
... to ] The BIOS automatically determines the optimal mode. [Nor m al ] Maximum number of your disk status 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 activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. This...
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... one core to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). In this item if your com- If you to run in APIC mode. MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to compliance with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS...
... one core to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). In this item if your com- If you to run in APIC mode. MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to compliance with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS...