MSI Pm8m2-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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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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1 Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the PM8M2-V Series (MS-7071 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 PM8M2-V Series 
mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Specifications 
CPU 
l Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processor (LGA775) in LGA775 package  
l Supports up to 3.4GHz, FSB@800/533MHz 
(For the latest...

 
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 2 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) 
- Audio ports in vertical 
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack 
- 1 COM B pin...

 
3 BATT+
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
JAUDIO1
CD_IN1
JSP1
JBAT2JFP1
JFP2
JUSB1
FDD1JUSB2
ATX
Power Supply
SYS_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
BIOS
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
IDE 1IDE 2
COM2
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom: 
COM A
VGA portTop : mouse 
Bottom: keyboard
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports 
 USB ports 
JPW1
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
Winbond
W83627THF
AGP Slot
VIAP4M800(645BGA)
Codec
SATA2
SATA1Layout 
 
MS-7071 v1.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.  LGA775 CPU & Cooler Installation (The CPU Clip is optional)  
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to...

 
6  12. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the 
hook under retention tab. 
13. Align the holes on the mainboard with the cooler. Push down the cooler until its four clips 
get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 
14. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the 
correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 
15. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly 
inserted. 
Note:...