MSI G31m3f User Manual
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iG31M3 series MS-7528 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-75281X17528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:301
ii Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade- marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade- marks of AMD Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS® /2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows® 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Revision History RevisionRevision HistoryDate V1.0First releaseJanuary 2008 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? func=faqIndexContact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/7528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:302
iii Safety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.1.Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2.Keep this User’s 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 equip- ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be- fore 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 has not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual. † The equipment has dropped and damaged. † The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. 12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR- AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400 F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.7528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:303
ivFCC-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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below. † Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. † Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. † Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. † Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. 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’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.Micro-Star International MS-7528This 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.7528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:304
v WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement7528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:305
viii CONTENTS Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii Revision History..............................................................................................................ii Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1 Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2 Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4 Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1 Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3 Memory.................................................................................................................2-7 Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9 Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10 Connectors........................................................................................................2-12 Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19 Slots...................................................................................................................2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1 Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2 The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4 Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6 Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9 Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-12 Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-14 H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-16 Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-17 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-21 BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-22 Appendix A Dual Core Center.............................................................................A-1 Activating Dual Core Center...............................................................................A-2 Main......................................................................................................................A-3 DOT (Dynamic OverClocking).............................................................................A-5 Clock.....................................................................................................................A-6 Voltage.................................................................................................................A-7 FAN Speed...........................................................................................................A-87528v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:308
1-1 Getting StartedGetting Started Chapter 1 Thank you for choosing the G31M3 Series (MS-7528 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The G31M3 Series mainboards are based on Intel® G31 & ICH7/ICH7R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Duo/Quad/Pentium/Celeron LGA775 processor, the G31M3 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.7528v1.0-1.p65 2008/2/1, 下午 04:301