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 interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a 
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense. 
Notice 1 
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 
user ’s authority to operate the equipment. 
Notice 2 
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission 
limits. 
VOIR LA NOTICE D ’NSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. 
 
   Micro-Star International 
  MS-7104 
 
  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation
 
G52-M7104X1 
						

							 
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Revision History 
Revision Revision History        Date 
V1.0  First release of V-Series with VIA               January 2005 
  P4M800/VT8237R chipsets 
						

							 
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. 
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power  cord. 
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock. 
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:  - The power cord or plug is damaged. 
- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. 
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 
- The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User  Manual.
   
- The equipment has dropped and damaged. 
- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. 
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 60 ° C (140 °F), 
it may damage the equipment. 
  
						

							 
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Table of Contents 
 
English....................................................................1 
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 CPU, please visit our Web site at 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php ) 
Chipset 
l VIA P4M800 chipset (645 BGA) 
- 64 bit P4 processor FSB I/F (800MHz) 
- 64 bit DDR SDRAM memory I/F (333/400MHz) 
- 32 bit AGP I/F (66MHz) for 8x/4x mode 
- Supports 8X V-Link 
l VIA VT8237R chipset (487 BGA) 
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio 
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller 
- Supports USB 2.0 up to 8 ports 
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management 
Main Memory 
l Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs 
l Supports up to 2GB PC 3200 (DDR400) SDRAMs 
l Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM  
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit our Web site at                 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php ) 
Slots 
l One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 8X slot 
l Three PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface) 
  
						

							 
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 B pin header 
- 2 SATA 150 
- 1 VGA port 
Audio 
l AC97 link controller integrated in VT8237R 
l Realtek ALC655 6-Channel software audio codec 
- Compliant with AC97 v2.2 spec. 
LAN 
l Realtek 8201CL 
- Integrated Fast Ethernet PHY 
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s 
- Compliant with PCI 2.2 
-  Supports ACPI Power Management 
BIOS 
l The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play 
BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and 
expansion cards of the board automatically 
l The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records 
your mainboard specifications 
Dimension 
l Micro-ATX Form Factor: 245mm x 190mm 
Mounting 
l 6 standard mounting holes  
						

							 
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 Pentium 4 Prescott processor.  When you are installing the CPU, 
make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. 
If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them 
before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit our Web site 
at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php 
 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 
  If    CPU Clock  = 133MHz 
  Core/Bus ratio = 23 
  then  CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 
     = 133MHz  x  23 
     = 3.06  GHz 
 
  
						

							 
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 away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 
90-degree angle. 
3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can 
only fit in the correct orientation. 
4. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket 
and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures 
may cause permanent damages to your mainboard.  
5. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to 
move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing 
tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into 
the socket. Installing the CPU Fan 
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management 
becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and 
heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 
1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. 
2. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan until its four clips get wedged in 
the holes of the retention mechanism.  
						

							 
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 DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) 
modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB.  Install at least one DIMM module on the 
slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. You can install either single- or 
double-sided modules to meet your own needs. 
Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php 
for compatible DDR modules. 
Installing DDR Modules 
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the 
right orientation. 
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the 
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. 
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.