MS-7046 (v1.
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: August 2004 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................
Video-In Connector: JVID1 ......................................................................... 2-19 Front Audio Line-In Connector: JL_IN1 ...................................................... 2-19 Jumpers ............................................................................................................. 2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ....................................................................... 2-20 Slots ..............................................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7046 v1.X Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-7046 v1.X mainboard is based on Intel® 915P and Intel® ICH6 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Pentium Prescott LGA775 processor, the MS-7046 v1.X mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel ® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package. h Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX sequence processor or higher speed. h Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Chipset h Intel® 915P chipset - Supports FSB 533/800MHz. - Supports DDR 400/333 memory interface. h Intel® ICH6 chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports. - 4 Serial ATA ports with transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec.
Getting Started LAN h VIA® VT6105L LAN Controller - 10/100 IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10Base-T & 100Base-T compliant. IEEE 1394 h VIA® VT6307 PCI 1394a Integrated Host Controller Audio h Azalia link controller integrated in Intel® ICH6 chipset. h 8-channel audio codec CMedia CMI9880L. BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Winbond W83627THF Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CP UFAN1 Top : Parallel Port IDE1 DIMM 4 ATX1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 1 FDD1 Bottom: COM A SPDIF O ut JPW1 T:IEEE 1394 B:USB port Intel 915P T: SPDIF O ut M:Mic-In B: BS-Out J1394 VIA VT6307 T:CS-O ut M:SS -Out B:Line-Out BATT + ICH6 Codec PCI 3 SATA1 JAUD1 JVID1 JL_IN1 JUSB1 JUSB2 MS-7046 v1.
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CANFAN1, p.2-14 FDD1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 ATX1, p.2-9 J1394, p.2-19 IDE1, p.2-15 PCI-E slot, p.2-21 PCI slots, p.2-21 JF_P1, p.2-18 SATA1~SATA4, p.2-16 JAUD1, p.2-17 JL_IN1, p.2-19 JVID1, p.2-19 2-2 JBAT1, p.2-20 JUSB1, JUSB2, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. MSI Reminds You...
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly.
Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 12.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double InLine Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 4GB. You can install DDR400/DDR333 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB DIMM2 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM3 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB DIMM4 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB System Density 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 512MB~4GB 128MB~1GB MSI Reminds You... Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 3 combinations listed in the table above. Installing DDR Modules 1.
Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the pin 13 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Port LAN Mouse Keyboard COM Port IEEE1394 Port SPDIF-Out MIC-In BS-Out C/S Out SS-Out Line-Out USB Ports SPDIF-In Mouse/Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly into this connector.
Hardware Setup RJ-45 LAN Jack The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to a network environment. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LAN Jack (RJ-45) Signal TDP TDN RDP NC NC RDN NC NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used IEEE1394 Port The mainboard provides a rear IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 port connects to IEEE1394 devices without external power.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USBcompatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) supports system cooling fan with +12V. It supports four-pin/three-pin head connector.
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100 function. You can connect up to 2 hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. The connector supports the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6: SATA1~SATA4 The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH6 which supports four serial ATA connectors SATA1~SATA4. SATA1~SATA4 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect front panel audio devices if available.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connector: JF_P1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. 1 PS-ON PWR_LED HDD_LED Reset 8 JF_P1 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 that is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394 The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 port via front panel. Pin Definition 2 1 9 10 J1394 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 Ground 4 Ground 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Cable power 8 Cable power 9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground Video-In Connector: JVID1 The connector is for TV-Turner card audio connector.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has long life time for at least 5 years.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. PCI Express Slots The PCI Express slot, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, interconnect technology, support Intel highest performance desktop platforms utilizing the Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology. PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during system boot up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. MSI Reminds You... 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> <↓> <←> <→> <+/PU> <-/PD> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first men
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from the eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AWARD ® special enhanced features.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. month The month from Jan. through Dec.
BIOS Setup Drive A This item allows you to set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. Video The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the system. Available options are [EGA/VGA], [CGA 40], [CGA 80] and [Mono]. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Hyper-Threading Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
BIOS Setup MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1]. Boot to OS/2 This allows you to run the OS/2 ® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [By SPD] enables DRAM timings and the following related items (CAS Latency Time, DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay, DRAM RAS# Precharge, Precharge Delay (tRAS), System Frequency) to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
BIOS Setup System Memory Frequency User can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency. Setting options: [Auto], [333MHz], [400MHz]. Memory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled].
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. USB 2.0 Controller Select [Enabled] if your system contains the USB 2.0 controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. USB Keyboard Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or storage device in the operating system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
BIOS Setup IO Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Onboard Serial Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard ECP Mode Use DMA The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel [3] or [1]. PWRON After PWR-fail This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: [Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
BIOS Setup SATA Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip Serial ATA This setting is used to specify the SATA controller. The settings are: [Disabled] Disable the SATA controller. [Auto] PATA and SATA will be arranged by BIOS, and you will be able to see the IDE Device status listed in Standard COMS Features. [Combined] PATA and SATA will be combined. Max. of 2 IDE drives in each channel are available. [Enhanced] PATA and SATA will both be enabled.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
BIOS Setup Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as normal power off button. [Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. Wakeup Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup PCI Slot1 IRQ, PCI Slot2 IRQ, PCI Slot3 IRQ These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [12], [14], [15], [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ line for each PCI slot. MSI Reminds You... IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard H/W Monitor This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU FAN Control mode If you enable the CPU Smart Fan Target Temp Select, this item is available for you to choose the CPU fan pin number of your system. Be sure to select the correct pin number identical to the pin of the CPU fan you purchase. Setting options: [3 PINS], [4 PINS]. Smart Fan Target Temp.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status Press and the following sub-menu appears. CPU Temperature, Current CPU Fan Speed, Vcore(V), VCC3(V), +5 V, +12 V, VBAT(V) +5VSB(V) These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control The items in Frequency/Voltage Menu includes some important settings of CPU, PCI Express, PCI Slots, DRAM and overclocking functions. MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock These two items show the current clocks of CPU. Read-only. Adjust CPU Ratio This item allows you to adjust the CPU ratio. The setting range depends on the CPU you installed.
BIOS Setup Memory Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended. AGP/PCI Express Voltage AGP voltage and PCI Express voltage are both adjustable in their individual fields, allowing you to increase the performance of your AGP display card/PCI Express card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected. MSI Reminds You...
MS-7046 M-ATX Mainboard Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
