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... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the measures listed...
... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7173 This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the measures listed...
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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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... by Realtek® ALC655/880/883 - sors - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN - 10/100 Mb/s supported by Realtek® RTL8100C... / 533 MHz Chipset - Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement IDE - 1 Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE controller integrated by Realtek® RTL8110SB (Optional) - Supports 4 SATAII ports - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliance with PCI v2.2 Audio -
... by Realtek® ALC655/880/883 - sors - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. DDR II 400 / 533 / 667 SDRAM (2GB Max) - 2 DDR II DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8v) LAN - 10/100 Mb/s supported by Realtek® RTL8100C... / 533 MHz Chipset - Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement IDE - 1 Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE controller integrated by Realtek® RTL8110SB (Optional) - Supports 4 SATAII ports - MS-7173 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliance with PCI v2.2 Audio -
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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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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. Follow the ...
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. Follow the ...
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Press down the CPU with 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 Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. 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.
Press down the CPU with 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 Visually inspect if the CPU is installed well on the CPU socket. 11. Then cover the load plate onto the p ac kage. 12. 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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...Combination 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 Users can install either single- 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. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size... of 2GB. For more information on their needs. MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. DIMM1 (green) DIMM2 (green...
...Combination 2 2GB 0 2GB Combination 3 0 2GB 2GB 2-8 Users can install either single- 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. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size... of 2GB. For more information on their needs. MS-7173 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. DIMM1 (green) DIMM2 (green...
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... sure the plug of the power supply is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7173 Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.
... sure the plug of the power supply is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 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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... On Orange On Condition LAN link is established. Black audio jack - Mic-In/ Center-LEF, is for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as the Side-Surround Out. The ports are for audio devices. Rear-Surround Out...
... On Orange On Condition LAN link is established. Black audio jack - Mic-In/ Center-LEF, is for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. MS-7173 Mainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as the Side-Surround Out. The ports are for audio devices. Rear-Surround Out...
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... by setting the jumper accordingly. Refer to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. 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...
... by setting the jumper accordingly. Refer to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. 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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... FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to front panel 10 AUD_RET_L Left 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.
... FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to front panel 10 AUD_RET_L Left 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.
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...-down to the front panel switches and LEDs. Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 The mainboard provides three standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 & JUSB3. 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...
...-down to the front panel switches and LEDs. Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 The mainboard provides three standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 & JUSB3. 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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... Integrated) for digital audio transmission. Simultaneous connection (of the TVs. 2. Users have to choose either the RCA Composite or the S-Video to one TV only. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to connect.
... Integrated) for digital audio transmission. Simultaneous connection (of the TVs. 2. Users have to choose either the RCA Composite or the S-Video to one TV only. MS-7173 Mainboard Important 1. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to connect.
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... refers to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. The items under each BIOS category described in this BIOS was released. 3-2 MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held... digit refers to BIOS maker as A= AMI, W= AWARD, and P= PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS= all standard customers.
... refers to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. The items under each BIOS category described in this BIOS was released. 3-2 MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held... digit refers to BIOS maker as A= AMI, W= AWARD, and P= PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS= all standard customers.
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... Features Use this menu to setup the items of BIOS special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for integrated peripherals. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to change the values...
... Features Use this menu to setup the items of BIOS special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for integrated peripherals. MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to change the values...
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... allows you to set the system time that you want in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into several categories. The format is . 3-6 Read-only. MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. day Day of the week, from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current...
... allows you to set the system time that you want in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into several categories. The format is . 3-6 Read-only. MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. day Day of the week, from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current...
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... items in this sub-menu show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of your disk status to predict hard disk failure. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. 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...
... items in this sub-menu show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of your disk status to predict hard disk failure. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. 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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... able to execute the instructions. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. In this item if your operating system. If you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). 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...
... able to execute the instructions. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. In this item if your operating system. If you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). 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...