Gateway MSI Motherboard Pm8m-v User Manual

 
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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. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful...

 
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iii Safety Instructions 
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 
2. Keep this User Manual for future reference. 
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.  
Do not cover the openings. 
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the  equipment to the power inlet. 
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Table of Contents 
 
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Français..................................................................17 
Deutsch...................................................................31 
简体中文 ...................................................................47 
繁體中文 ...................................................................61 
日本語 ......................................................................75...

 
1 Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the PM8M-V Series (MS-7104 v1.X) M-ATX mainboard.  This 
mainboard is based on VIA P4M800 and VT8237R chipsets for optimal system efficiency.  
Designed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor, the PM8M-V Series mainboard 
delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Specifications 
CPU 
l Supports Intel Pentium 4 /Prescott (Socket 478) processor 
l Supports up to 3.4GHz, FSB@800/533MHz 
(For the latest information about...

 
2  Onboard IDE 
- An IDE controller integrated in the VIA VT8237R chipset providing IDE HDD/CD-ROM 
with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes 
- Can connect up to four IDE devices 
On-Board Peripherals 
l On-Board Peripherals include: 
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes 
- 1 serial port (COM A) 
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode 
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x4 / Front x4) 
- 1 audio (Line-In/Line-Out/Mic) port 
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack 
- 1 COM...

 
3 Layout BATT+VIAVT8237RDIMM 1
DIMM 2 CD_IN1
JFP2JFP1JBAT1
JUSB1JUSB2 JAUDIO1ATX1SYS_FANCPU_FANPCI Slot 1PCI Slot 2PCI Slot 3
IDE 1
IDE 2
Top: Parallel Port
Bottom: 
COM A
VGA PortTop: Mouse 
Bottom: KeyboardTop: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
Ports USB
Ports 
CodecJPW1T: Line-In
M: 
B: MicLine-OutFDD 1
Winbond
W83627THFVIAP4M800BIOSAGP SlotJCOM 1SATA2
SATA1JSP1J4J3JCASE1 
MS-7104v1.X Micro-ATX Mainboard  

 
4 MouseRear Panel 
The back panel provides the following connectors: 
 
 
 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. It also 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. 
 Central Processing Unit: CPU 
The mainboard supports Intel...

 
5 MSI Reminds You...  Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.  CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 
1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU.  
2. Pull the lever sideways...

 
6  4. Press the two levers down to fasten the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE 
direction.  
5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on 
the board. MSI Reminds You...  1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. 2. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS for the CPU temperature. 3. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage. Memory 
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin...