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MS-9642 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo/Celeron M/Celeron LV423 BGA (with BGA Passive Cooler) CPU
1-3Getting StartedConnectors Back Panel- 3 RJ-45 LAN jacks- 2 USB 2.0 ports- 1 D-Sub VGA connector- 1 serial port- 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port- 1 Line-I
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1-5Getting StartedBIOSATX1DIMM1PCI-E1J3PCI-E2J2JAUD1PCI1IntelICH7MIntel945GM/945GMEIDE1SATA1SATA2F_USB2CPUFAN1JFP1JLVDS1Top: Mouse Bottom: KeyboardTop
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1-7Getting StartedBack Panel & I/O Shield DrawingPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
MS-9642 Mainboard1-8Power ConsumptionComponentMotherboardCPUMemoryHDDOperating system Windows XP Professional SP2DescriptionMS-9642Intel Core 2 T7200
1-9Getting StartedMTBF - Reliability PredictionSafety Compliance & MTBFCertification Title of standardEN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class BProduct
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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-9642 MainboardQuick Components GuideBIOSSYSFAN1,p.2-12CPU, p.2-3ATX1, p.2-7IDE1,p.2-9J2, p.2-13DDRII DIMM,p.2-6JCI1,p.2-9JLPT1, p.2-15Back Panel
2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)Important1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always makesure the cooling fan can wo
2-4MS-9642 Mainboard1.Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. On the upper end of the CPU socket isa socket actuator in the form of a slotted screw he
2-5Hardware Setup5. Apply some thermal paste on the CPUfor better heat dispersion before plac-ing the cooler set onto it.6. Mount the cooler set (fan
2-6MS-9642 MainboardInstalling Memory Modules1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the rightorientation.2. Insert
2-7Hardware SetupPower SupplyImportantPower supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for systemstability.ATX1 Pin DefinitionPIN SIGNAL11 3
2-8MS-9642 MainboardLED Color LED State ConditionOff LAN link is not established.Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.On (brighter &a
2-9Hardware SetupConnectors44-Pin IDE Connector: IDE1This 44-pin IDE connector connects to an optional converter that enables connectionto one 44-pin
2-10MS-9642 MainboardSerial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATA interface ports and support SATA data rates of150MB/s. Each SA
2-11Hardware SetupFront Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 connects to an optional audio bracket that provides extra front panelaudio IO jacks.Audio Brac
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-9642 MainboardPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG
2-13Hardware SetupSerial Port Connector: J2The J2 is a RS232/422/485 COM port pinheader that connects to serial devices.Connect to J2Serial Port Brack
2-14MS-9642 MainboardFront USB Connector: F_USB2The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader (optional USB 2.0 bracket available)that is compliant wit
2-15Hardware SetupParallel Port Header: JLPT1The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel portbracket. The parallel p
2-16MS-9642 MainboardSIGNAL PIN SIGNAL +12V 2 1 +12V +12V 4 3 +12V GND 6 5 +12V GND 8 7 +3V LCDVCC 10 9 LCDVCC DDC DATA 12 11 DDC CL
2-17Hardware SetupJumpersClear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keepthe data of syst
2-18MS-9642 MainboardSlotsPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotPCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure
3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You
3-2MS-9642 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system
3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions
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3-4MS-9642 MainboardThe Menu Bar MainUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. AdvancedUse this menu to set up the items
3-5BIOS SetupMain Date (mm:dd:yy)The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Time (hh:mm:ss)The time format is <Hour&g
3-6MS-9642 Mainboard Halt OnThe setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.When the system stops for the errors p
3-7BIOS SetupAdvanced Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. Quick Power On Self Tes
3-8MS-9642 Mainboardtest (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you nor-mally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during
3-9BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset FeaturesThe sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. DRAM Timing SelectableSelect
3-10MS-9642 Mainboard System Memory FrequencyUse this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs.**VGA Setting**The following items
3-11BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard Device USB ControllerThis setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB 2.0 Controll
3-12MS-9642 Mainboardoperating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed,such as DOS and SCO Unix. Azalia/AC97 Audio SelectAzalia
3-13BIOS Setup Super IO Device Serial Port Setting Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Select an address for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5. Serial Port 1 / 2
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3-14MS-9642 Mainboard Serial Port 2 / 3 ModeThese settings specify the transmission mode of the Serial Port 2 & 3.RS-422 defines a Balanced (diffe
3-15BIOS Setup Chassis Intrusion DetectThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusionstatus and issuing a warning messag
3-16MS-9642 Mainboard Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNNThis feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are:[Instant-Off] The power butt
3-17BIOS SetupPC Health Smart Fan Setting Smart System / CPU Fan Temp.Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU/systemclimb
3-18MS-9642 Mainboardincrease the speed of the CPU/system fan to cool down the overheated CPU/system. System / CPU Temp ToleranceYou can select a fan
3-19BIOS SetupSecurity Set Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Set User PasswordUser Password controls a
3-20MS-9642 MainboardSystem Machine Type/Model, Processor, Processor Cache Size, ProcessorSpeed, System Memory Type, Video Controller, BIOS Date, BIOS
3-21BIOS SetupBoot Hard Disk Boot PriorityThis setting allows users to set the boot priority of the specified hard disk devices.First press <Enter&
3-22MS-9642 MainboardExit Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable systemperformance. Load Op
4-1System ResourcesChapter 4System ResourcesThis chapter provides information on the followingsystem resources:1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2);2. A
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MS-9642 Mainboard4-2Watch Dog Timer Settingifdef Superio_Support_Watch_Dog extrn Watch_Dog_Item:near extrn
4-3System ResourcesWD_reboot: mov si,offset MENUITEMGROUP:WD_Timer_Item call F000_GetItem_Value
MS-9642 Mainboard4-4Award POST CodeAward BIOS Error Message and Check Point (POST code) List (Need to bemodified, TBD)· Error/Process Message. # Sho
4-5System Resources· Check Point List POST (hex) Description CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality. C0h Early chipset initialization: -Disabl
MS-9642 Mainboard4-6 10h Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. 11
4-7System Resources 2Ah Reserved 2Bh Reserved 2Ch Reserved 2Dh 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including
MS-9642 Mainboard4-8 50h Initialize USB 51h Reserved 52h Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) 53h Reserved 54h Reserved 55h
4-9System Resources 76h Reserved 77h Detect serial ports & parallel ports. 78h Reserved 79h Reserved 7Ah Detect & install co-pro
MS-9642 Mainboard4-10Check Point & Beep Code ListBootblock Initialization Code CheckpointsCheckpoint Description Before D0 If boot block debugger
4-11System ResourcesBootblock Recovery Code CheckpointsCheckpoint Description E0 Initialize the floppy controller in the super I/O. Some interrupt ve
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MS-9642 Mainboard4-12POST Code CheckpointsCheckpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST,
4-13System Resources2A Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 2C Initializes
MS-9642 Mainboard4-1490 Initialization of system management interrupts by invoking all handlers. Please note this checkpoint comes right after checkp
4-15System ResourcesBeep CodesBoot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Insert diskette in floppy drive A: 2 ‘AMIBOOT.ROM’ file not found
MS-9642 Mainboard4-16Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 2 or 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known
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MS-9642 Mainboard4-18Winbond W83627EHG SIO GPI/O DefinitionGPIO Pin Typ Power Connection GPIO10 128 IO VCC AUXGPIO10 GPIO11 127 IO VCC AUXGPI
4-19System ResourcesI/O MapI/O PortDescription0000-000FDMA Controller 10020-0021Interrupt Controller 10040-0043System Timer004E-004FSIO Port0060, 0064
MS-9642 Mainboard4-20SMBus Resource AllocationISA Interrupt AllocationISA DMA Channel AllocationSMBus Resource AllocationDevice Address DescriptionMS-
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1-1Getting StartedChapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the Fuzzy 945GM2/945GME2(MS-9642 v4.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI.Based on the innov
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