MSI G31-T - Quartz - 0 MB RAM- User Manual

MSI G31-T - Quartz - 0 MB RAM

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – ii; Preface; This device may not cause harmful interference, and; Canadian Department of Communications; The manual consists of the following:
  • Page 3 – iii; TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 1; Introducing the Motherboard; Chapter 2; Installing the Motherboard 7; Chapter 3; Using BIOS
  • Page 4 – i v; Chapter 4; Using the Motherboard Software; Chapter 5; Trouble Shooting
  • Page 5 – Introduction
  • Page 6 – Feature; The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel; ries; Processor
  • Page 7 – The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:; Expansion Options; The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:; BIOS Firmware
  • Page 8 – Motherboard Components
  • Page 9 – Table of Motherboard Components; LABEL
  • Page 11 – Safety Precautions; Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-; Choosing a Computer Case
  • Page 12 – Installing the Motherboard; Checking Jumper Settings; Setting Jumpers; SHORT OPEN; Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
  • Page 13 – Jumper; Clear CMOS
  • Page 14 – Installing Hardware; Installing the Processor; Before installing the Processor
  • Page 15 – C. Open the load plate; CPU Installation Procedure; The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
  • Page 16 – Installing Memory Modules; Installation Procedure; Refer to the following to install the memory modules.; DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
  • Page 17 – Memory Installation Combination
  • Page 18 – and qualified for use with this motherboard.
  • Page 19 – PCIE Slot; Installing Add-on Cards; Expansion Slots
  • Page 20 – Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
  • Page 21 – Connecting Optional Devices
  • Page 22 – COM2: Onboard serial port connector
  • Page 23 – LPT: Onboard parallel port header; 6 Key; SPDIFO: SPDIF out header; This 8 Mb ROM contains the programmable BIOS program.
  • Page 24 – SATA cable; About IDE Devices; Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface.; About SATA Connectors
  • Page 25 – Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:; Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive; You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of; FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
  • Page 26 – Connecting I/O Devices; The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
  • Page 27 – Connecting Case Components; SPK; Connecting 24-pin power cable
  • Page 28 – Connecting 4-pin power cable; The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.; ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector; System Ground
  • Page 29 – SPK: Internal speaker
  • Page 30 – Front Panel Header; Hard Drive Activity LED; This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
  • Page 31 – About the Setup Utility; The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:; The Standard Configuration; This Setup Utility should be used:; Entering the Setup Utility; Press DEL to enter SETUP
  • Page 32 – Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.; Resetting the Default CMOS Values; mnlk
  • Page 33 – Some options (marked with a triangle; BIOS Navigation Keys; The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:; KEY
  • Page 34 – Standard CMOS Setup; This option displays basic information about your system.
  • Page 35 – Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer.
  • Page 36 – Advanced Setup; T h e r m a l M a n a g e m e n t ( E n a b l e d ); This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit.; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep; This item displays CPU Monitor status.; Limit CPUID Value Limit
  • Page 37 – Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:
  • Page 39 – Advanced Chipset Setup
  • Page 40 – Integrated Peripherals
  • Page 41 – Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function.; Power Management Setup
  • Page 43 – PC Health Status
  • Page 44 – Smart Fan Function
  • Page 45 – System Component Characteristics
  • Page 46 – Frequency/Voltage Control; Ratio Status/Ratio Actual Value; This item is used to control the voltage of the DIMM.
  • Page 47 – Installed; This page helps you install or change a password.; Load Default Settings
  • Page 48 – Exit Without Saving; User Password
  • Page 49 – Updating the BIOS; Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
  • Page 52 – Drivers Tab; Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.; I n fo r m a t i o n Tab; Running Setup
  • Page 54 – This concludes Chapter 4.; Utility Software Reference; Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.
  • Page 55 – Start up problems during assembly; a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.; Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.; b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display
  • Page 56 – c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.; Maintenance and care tips; Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
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Preface

Preface

Copyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
C o r p o r a t i o n .

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference 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 following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system ’ s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Summary

Page 2 - ii; Preface; This device may not cause harmful interference, and; Canadian Department of Communications; The manual consists of the following:

ii Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired opera...

Page 3 - iii; TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 1; Introducing the Motherboard; Chapter 2; Installing the Motherboard 7; Chapter 3; Using BIOS

iii TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1Feature...................................................

Page 4 - i v; Chapter 4; Using the Motherboard Software; Chapter 5; Trouble Shooting

i v Integrated Peripherals.......................................................36 Power Management Setup.................................................37 PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................39 PC Health Status..............................................

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