MSI IA-945GC User Manual

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MS-9828 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- Intel Core 2 Duo E4xxx/E2xxx & Celeron 4xx processor in Socket 775- 4-pin CPU fan pinheader

1-3Product OverviewConnectors Back Panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 1 parallel port- 1 serial port- 1 D-Sub VGA port- 4 USB 2.0 ports-

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1-5Product OverviewIA-945GC (MS-9828 v1.X) Micro ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutPCI _E1PCI2BATT+JSPD1JTPM1JUSB2JSPI1SATA1 SATA3SATA2SATA4JFP1 JF P2IDE1A

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1-7Product OverviewBack Panel & I/O Shield DrawingPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

MS-9828 Mainboard1-8Power ConsumptionCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION CPU Intel Genuine 2.4GHz Memory Corsair 1G DDR2-800 x2 Add-On VGA NA Hard Disk We

1-9Product OverviewMTBF - Reliability PredictionSafety Compliance & MTBFCertificationStandard number Title of standardEN 55022: 2006Product family

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2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2Hardware SetupThis chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

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2-2MS-9828 MainboardQuick Components GuideCPU, p.2-3DIMM Slots, p.2-6Back PanelI/O, p.2-8SATA1~4, p.2-11JPW1, p.2-7IDE1, p.2-10PCI1~2, p.2-19JBAT1, p.

2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)2.Remove the cap from lever hingeside (as the arrow shows).1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap onit to pr

2-4MS-9828 Mainboard6.After confirming the CPU directionfor correct mating, put down theCPU in the socket housing frame.Be sure to grasp on the edge o

2-5Hardware Setup10. Align the holes on the mainboardwith the heatsink. Push down thecooler until its four clips getwedged into the holes of themainbo

2-6MS-9828 MainboardMemory64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pinDDR2240-pin, 1.8VThese DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.Installing Memory Module

2-7Hardware SetupPower SupplyJPW13421PIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3

2-8MS-9828 MainboardLink IndicatorActivity IndicatorLED Color LED State ConditionOff LAN link is not established.Left Green On (steady state) LAN link

2-9Hardware Setup Audio PortsThese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the colorof the audio jacks for different audio

2-10MS-9828 MainboardConnectorIDE Connector: IDE1This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.ImportantIf y

2-11Hardware SetupFan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire

iiiSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away fr

2-12MS-9828 Mainboard12910JFP1HDDLEDResetSwitchPowerLEDPowerSwitch+--++-78PowerLEDSpeaker12JFP2++--Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2These connectors

2-13Hardware SetupS/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional)This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)inter

2-14MS-9828 MainboardFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Pa

2-15Hardware SetupSPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.Pin Description Pin Description1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB3 SPI_

2-16MS-9828 Mainboard12910JUSB1/2PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 VCC 2 VCC3 USB0- 4 USB1-5 USB0+ 6 USB1+7 GND 8 GND9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOCPin DefinitionImporta

2-17Hardware SetupTPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional)This connector connects to an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please referto the TPM security

2-18MS-9828 MainboardJumperClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keepthe data of system

2-19Hardware SetupSlotImportantWhen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug thepower supply first. Meanwhile, read the documenta

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BIOS Setup3-1Chapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

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MS-9828 Mainboard3-2Entering SetupImportantImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for bett

BIOS Setup3-3Getting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

MS-9828 Mainboard3-4 Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

BIOS Setup3-5 Load Optimized DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-cally for optimal performance

MS-9828 Mainboard3-6 Date (MM:DD:YY)This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).The format is <day> &

BIOS Setup3-7 IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4 Device, Vender, SizeThese settings show the IDE/SATA device information. Read only. LBA/Large Mode

MS-9828 Mainboard3-8 Floppy Drive AThis setting allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Halt OnThe setting determines whether the syste

BIOS Setup3-9 Boot Sector ProtectionThe item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.If the function is enabled a

MS-9828 Mainboard3-10 Flash Write ProtectionThis function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users orcomputer viruses. CPU F

BIOS Setup3-11 Chipset Feature HPETThe High Precision Event Timer (HPET) was developed jointly by Intel and Microsoftto meet the timing requirements o

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MS-9828 Mainboard3-12 Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the boot device where BIOS attempts to load the diskope

BIOS Setup3-13 Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SupportThis setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the TrustedComputing Group (TCG).

MS-9828 Mainboard3-14 USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSet to [En

BIOS Setup3-15 On-Chip ATA Devices On-Chip IDE ControllerThis setting enables/disables the onchip IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMasterSet this option to

MS-9828 Mainboard3-16 I/O Devices COM Port 1, COM Port 2These settings specify the base I/O port address and IRQ resource of theonboard serial ports.

BIOS Setup3-17 ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operating syste

MS-9828 Mainboard3-18Therefore, if the AGP driver of the VGA card does not support the initializationfeature, the display may work abnormally or not f

BIOS Setup3-19 Resume By PCI Device (PME#)When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any

MS-9828 Mainboard3-20 Primary Graphic’s AdapterThis setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item

BIOS Setup3-21 IRQ Resource Setup IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used.The settings determine if

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MS-9828 Mainboard3-22 Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning messag

BIOS Setup3-23The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimi

MS-9828 Mainboard3-24BIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six cha

4-1System ResourcesChapter 4System ResourcesThis chapter provides information on the followingsystem resources:1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2);2. A

MS-9828 Mainboard4-2Watch Dog Timer SettingSoftware CodeSIO_IDX equ 4EHSIO_DTAequ 4FHTimer equ 10; reset after 10 seconds1. Enter configuration modeMo

4-3System ResourcesAMI POST CodeBootblock Recovery Code CheckpointsThe Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOSrecove

MS-9828 Mainboard4-4POST Code CheckpointsThe POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following

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4-7System ResourcesResource List ICH7 GPIOPIN GPIO TYPE MULTI POWER CONNECTION AB18 0 I/O Unmultiplexed# 3.3V GPI0 (PULL HIGH) C8 1 I/O

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MS-9828 Mainboard4-8PIN GPIO TYPE MULTI POWER CONNECTION A2 30 I/O OC6# 3.3V USB_OCP#3 B3 31 I/O OC7# 3.3V USB_OCP#3 AG18 32 I/O U

4-9System ResourcesSIO GPIONAME PIN FUNCTION TYPE PWR GP0 49 MCH_BSEL0 O12 VSB GP1 50 MCH_BSEL1 O12 VSB GP3 52 Unused(multifunction pin ) O12

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1-1Product OverviewChapter 1Product OverviewThank you for choosing the IA-945GC (MS-9828 v1.X)mainboard from MSI.Based on the innovative Intel® 945GC