MSI MS-7185 Instruction Manual

iMS-7184 (v1.X)AmethystMMicro ATX MainboardATI RS482 + SB400 BasedEnglish Version

1-4 MS-7184 M-ATX Mainboard- 2 IDE ports support 4 IDE devices- 2 serial ATA ports- 2 IEEE1394s (Rear * 1 / Front * 1)BIOS† The mainboard BIOS provide

1-5Getting StartedMainboard LayoutMS-7184 v1.X M-ATX MainboardPCI1PCI2JPW1SFAN1VIAVT6307RTL8100CPCI3JAUX1J1394_1JUSB1 JUSB2 JFP1JCD1CodecJAUD1BATT+ATX

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,and expansion cards, as well as how to setup th

2-2 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideDDR DIMMs, p.2-7Back PanelI/O, p.2-10JPW1, p.2-9IDE1/2, p.2-12ATX1, p.2-9CFAN1, p.2-11FDD1, p.2-11SFA

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses aCPU socket called Socket-939 for easy

2-4 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket 9391.Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2.P

2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler SetWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink anda cooling fan attached on

2-6 MS-7184 M-ATX Mainboard6.Locate the Fix Lever, Safety Hookand the Fixed Bolt.Lift up the intensive fixed lever.5.Position the cooling set onto the

2-7Hardware SetupMemoryDIMM Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to amaximum size of 1GB. Users

2-8 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardInstalling DDR Modules1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module willonly fit in the right orie

iiManual Rev: 1.1Release Date: May 2005FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Beforeinserting the power supply connector, always make sur

2-10 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardBack PanelMouse/Keyboard Connector USB Ports1 2 3 4PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 GNDRJ

2-11Hardware SetupFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M

2-12 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardIDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Masterand a Slave

2-13Hardware SetupPIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 GND 2 TXP3 TXN 4 GND5 RXN 6 RXP7 GNDSATA1~ SATA2 Pin DefinitionConnect to SATA1/2Take out the dust cover and

2-14 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header,pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in

2-15Hardware SetupIEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE1394 ports via an external IE

2-16 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardFront Panel Connectors: JFP1The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection tothe front panel s

2-17Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’sfunction. This section will explain how to change your m

2-18 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardSlotsThe motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI busslots for expansion card.PCI Express SlotsT

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2-19Hardware SetupPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hard-ware lines over which devices

iv1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. Lay th

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1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedGetting StartedThank you for choosing the MS-7184 Series (MS-7184 v1.X)Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-7184 Ser

1-2 MS-7184 M-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPU† Supports 64-bit AMD® Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX processor (Socket 939)† Supports up to 4000+ A

1-3Getting StartedUSB Interface† 8 USB ports- 4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracketLAN† Realtek® 8100C 10/100 LAN chip- Integrate