Page 2 - ii; FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
ii Manual Rev: 1.0Release Date: Dec. 2001 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a classB digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...
Page 3 - INTERNATIONAL; Trademarks; Revision
iii Edition Dec. 2001 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 productsare under continual improvement and we ...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
iv 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 theequipment ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
v CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1 Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2Mainboard Layout .........................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1. Getting Started; Congratulations on purchasing the MSI mainboard.; TOPICS; Mainboard Specification
Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting Started 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing the MSI mainboard. M D -3 000 Micro ATX mainboard is an excellent computer mainboard based on the innova-tive Intel ® Brookdale and ICH2 chipset, which supports the Intel ® Pentium 4 processor and provides...
Page 8 - CPU
Chapter 1 1-2 Mainboard Specification CPU Support Socket478 for Intel ® Pentium 4(FC-PGA2) processor Support 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz and up to 2.XGHz Chipset Intel ® Brookdale chipset - AGP 4x/2x universal slot- Support 100MHz FSB- Support 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus. Intel ® ICH2 chipset (3...
Page 9 - Network
Getting Started 1-3 On-board Peripherals One floppy port that supports two FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.44MBand 2.88MB Two serial ports (COM A/ Reserved in pin header) One parallel port that supports SPP/EPP/ECP modes Four USB ports (2 rear connectors and 2 USB front pin header) One RJ-45 connector One ...
Page 10 - Mainboard Layout; Micro ATX Mainboard
Chapter 1 1-4 Mainboard Layout M D -3 000 Micro ATX Mainboard A G P S l o t JA UDI O1 US B1 F P_1 AT X Po w e r Su pp ly JL AN1 JS PDI F 1 J1 2 J11 JB AT 1 ID E 1 W i nb o nd W 8 36 27 HF - AW RTL 8 10 0L C-m e di a CM I8 73 8 ID E 2 DI M M 1 DI M M 2 To p : Par al l e l P or t Bo t to m: COM A SPD ...
Page 11 - Chapter 2. Hardware Setup; electricity may damage the components.; Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-nents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if youinstall in the wrong orientation, the co...
Page 12 - Central Processing Unit: CPU; The mainboard supports Intel; make sure the CPU has a heat; If you do not; CPU Installation Procedures
Chapter 2 2-2 Open Lever Dot / Cut edge Sliding Plate Close Lever Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPUinstallation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a...
Page 13 - CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure; If; CPU Clock; then; CPU core speed
Hardware Setup 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio = 14 then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 100MHz x 14 = 1.4GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.However, please make sure your components are able totolerate su...
Page 14 - The mainboard provides 2 slots for 168-pin, 3.3V SDRAM DIMM with 4; Memory; Introduction to SDRAM; Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) is a type of dynamic RAM memory
Chapter 2 2-4 The mainboard provides 2 slots for 168-pin, 3.3V SDRAM DIMM with 4 memory banks. You can install PC133/PC100 SDRAM modules on the DIMMslots (DIMM 1~2). Advice: DDR Modules have only one notch! Memory (This section describes only S-DRAM DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) Introduction to SDRAM Synchr...
Page 15 - Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:; DIMM Module Combination; The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”. The module will
Hardware Setup 2-5 To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single-or double-sided modules to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Slot Memory Modu...
Page 16 - Power Supply; ATX 20-Pin Power Connector; This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To; ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1; This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
Chapter 2 2-6 Power Supply ATX 20-Pin Power Connector This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply isinserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push downthe power supply firmly into the ...
Page 17 - The Back Panel provides the following connectors:; Back Panel; Mouse Connector: JKBMS1; The mainboard provides a standard PS/2
Hardware Setup 2-7 The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Back Panel Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® mouse. You can plug a PS/2 ® mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments...
Page 18 - Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1; USB Connectors
Chapter 2 2-8 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 ® keyboard directly into this connector. USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Ser...
Page 20 - Joystick/Midi Connectors; Audio Port Connectors; Line In
Chapter 2 2-10 Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. SPDIF Connectors The SPDIF connectors privided on the back pannel can be used to con- nect your digital audio equipment. SPDIF IN SPDIF OUT Audio Port Connectors Line In is used for external CD player, ...
Page 21 - Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
Hardware Setup 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 14 25 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE St...
Page 22 - The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,; Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1; Connectors
Chapter 2 2-12 The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB Ports, and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Connectors FDD1
Page 23 - The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
Hardware Setup 2-13 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MBFloppy (reserved for future BIOS...
Page 24 - The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
Chapter 2 2-14 CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Front Audio Line-out Connector: JAUDIO1 The connector is for front audio output devices. CD_IN1 GND R L JAUDIO1 GND AUXR AUXL MIC
Page 26 - The case connector block FP_1 allows you to connect to the Power
Chapter 2 2-16 Front Panel Connectors: FP_1 The case connector block FP_1 allows you to connect to the Power Switch, Reser Switch, Speaker, Power LED, and HDD LED on the case. FP_1 HDD LED Reset Switch Power LED Power Switch
Page 27 - Front USB Connector: USB1; to connect to USB port.
Hardware Setup 2-17 Front USB Connector: USB1 The mainboard provides a front Universal Serial Bus connector for users to connect to USB port. Pin Description Pin Description 1 USBPWR 2 GND 3 USBDT2- 4 GND 5 USBDT2+ 6 USBDT3+ 7 GND 8 USBDT3- 9 GND 10 USBPWR USB1 Pin Definition USB1 1 2 9 10
Page 28 - SPDIF Bracket Jumper: JSPDIF1; The mainboard comes with a jumper for users to connect an optional
Chapter 2 2-18 1 SPDIF Bracket Jumper: JSPDIF1 The mainboard comes with a jumper for users to connect an optional bracket for SPDIF output and input. JSPDIF1 2 7 8 Pin Description Pin Description 1 +12V 2 N C 3 N C 4 SPDIFO 5 SPDIFI 6 GND 7 SPDIF2 8 SPGPIO JSPDIF1 Pin Definition
Page 29 - The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the; Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1; There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external; Jumpers
Hardware Setup 2-19 The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the c o m p u t e r ’s f u n c t i o n . T h i s s e c t i o n w i l l e x p l a i n h o w t o c h a n g e y o u rmotherboard’s function through the use of these jumpers. You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while th...
Page 30 - the instructions below to clear the data:
Chapter 2 2-20 LAN Enable 3 1 LAN Disable 3 1 JLAN1 1 LAN Enable/Disable Jumper: JLAN1 Use the jumper to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:
Page 31 - you
Hardware Setup 2-21 Set the center speaker to the left and woofer to the right J11 1 Center/Bass Setting Jumper: J11 & J12 The mainboard comes with two Jumpers for users to set up their center or bass speaker. If you connect a pair of speakers which supports bass throughthe Center/Bass audio con...
Page 32 - Slots; The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an; The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one
Chapter 2 2-22 Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directlyaccess main memory and ...
Page 33 - PCI Interrupt Request Routing
Hardware Setup 2-23 PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to themicroprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INTA# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order...
Page 34 - Function; The mainboard comes with C-Media 6-channel audio function, which; Installing C-Media Drivers
Using SPDIF & 4-/6-channel Audio Function A-1 Appendix A: Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function The mainboard comes with C-Media 6-channel audio function, which allows you to attach digital audio device or 4/6 speakers for better space soundeffect. The section will tell you how to activate SPDIF or ...
Page 35 - Click on; C-Media Sound Drivers; Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.; Drivers
Appendix A A-2 The mainboard is able to active the audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel or the SPDIF connectors. To use the function, you need to install theC-Media drivers. To install C-Media drivers: 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen willautomatically ap...
Page 36 - Software Configuration; Click here
Using SPDIF & 4-/6-channel Audio Function A-3 To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration inthe C-Media software application. To set the multi-channel configuration: 1. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom. 2. The following screen appears. C...