Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started T hank you f or c hoosing the MS-7187 v1.X Mic ro AT X mainboard. The MS-7187 v1.X mainboard is based on Intel® 945P and Intel® ICH7R chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium Prescott LGA775 processor, the MS-7187 v1.X mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
MS-7187 M-ATX M ainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package. † Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX and 6XX sequence processor or higher speed. † Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Chipset † Intel® 945P chipset - Supports FSB 800/ 1066 MHz. - Supports DDRII 533/667 memory interface. - Supports PCI Express x 16 graphics interface. † Intel® ICH7R chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports.
Getting Started - 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (Rear*4 / Front*4) - 1 RJ45 connector - 1 Rear 1394 port (6 Pins) / 1 Front 1394 port - 1 Coaxial SPDIF-Out / SPDIF-In - 1 MIC-In - 4 Line-Out - 1 Line-In LAN † Intel® 82562GZ LAN Controller - 10/100 IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10Base-T & 100Base-T compliant. IEEE 1394 † VIA® VT6307 PCI 1394a Integrated Host Controller Audio † Azalia link controller integrated in Intel® ICH7R chipset. † 8-channel audio codec CMedia CMI9880L.
MS-7187 M-ATX M ainboard D IMM4 D IMM3 Winbond W 83627T HF FDD1 CP U_F1 Top : mouse Bo ttom: keyb oard D IMM2 D IMM1 Mainboard Layout Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM Port Top : SPD IF_out Bottom: SPD IF_In ATX 1 JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports Int el 945P LAN Chip SYS_F1 ID E1 Top :1394 port B:USB ports PCIE_X16 PCI_E3 BATT + VT6307 PCI2 I ntel IC H7R JF_P1 SATA4 SATA2 PCI3 BIOS Cod ec SATA3 SATA1 J A UD1 J L_IN 1 J VI D1 J 1394_ 1 J US B1 MS-7187 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. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard Quick Components Guide DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-7 JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CPU_F1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 FDD1, p.2-14 ATX1, p.2-9 SYS_F1, p.2-14 IDE1, p.2-15 PCIEx16 slot, p.2-20 PCIEx1 slot, p.2-20 PCI slots, JF_P1, p.2-17 p.2-20 SATA1~4, p.2-16 JAUD1, p.2-17 JL_IN1, p.2-18 JVID1, p.2-18 J1394_1, p.2-17 2-2 JUSB1/2, p.2-18 JBAT1, p.
Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. W hen 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. Reminds You...
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen 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 ins pect 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.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard 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 c ooler u nti l i ts f ou r c lip s g et wedged int o t he holes of t he 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 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports the memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR1 and the DDR2 standard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in the DDR2 slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard GREEN ORANGE DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch B) 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB GREEN ORANGE DIMM3 (Ch A) DIMM4 (Ch B) 512B~2GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB System Density 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB 256MB~4GB 512MB~2GB 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB 256MB~1GB 1GB~4GB Reminds You... - Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 5 combinations listed in the table shown in the previous page.
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 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Port MIC-in Line-In BS-Out Coaxial-SPDIF Out Coaxial-SPDIF In M o us e LAN Keyboard COM Port IEEE1394 Port USB Ports C/S Out SS-Out Line-Out 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 LAN Jack (RJ-45) Signal Description 1 2 TDP TDN Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair 3 4 RDP NC Receive differential pair Not used 5 6 NC RDN Not used Receive differential pair 7 8 NC NC Not used Not used IEEE1394 Port The mainboard provides a rear IEEE 1394 port.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard 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.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard 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: CPU_F1 & SYS_F1 The CPU_F1 (processor fan) and SYS_F1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports four/three-pin head connector.
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has one 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.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7R: SATA1~SATA4 The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH7R 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 3Gb. All connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 The mainboard provides one IEEE1 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 port via front panel. Pin Definition 10 2 9 1 J1394_1 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 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect front panel audio devices if available.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1/JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers that are 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 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like. Pin Definition 10 9 2 1 JUSB1/JUSB2 (USB 2.
Hardware Setup 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. W ith 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.
M S-7187 M -ATX M ainboard Slots The motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. PCI Express Slots The PCI Express slots, 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.
