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MSI MS-7255 manual Getting Started, Chapter

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the MS-7255 Series (MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-7255 Series mainboards are based on VIA® P4M890/P4M900 & VIA® 8237A chipsets for optimal system efficiency. De- signed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 processor, the mainboards deliver a high performance and pro- fessional desktop platform solution.

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MSI MS-7255 manual Getting Started, Chapter

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MS-7255 MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X MainboardG52-72551X6 Revision History Copyright NoticeTrademarks Technical SupportSafety Instructions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementMicro-Star International MS-7255 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Page Chapter 2. Hardware Setup viiiCONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting StartedAppendix A VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Appendix B VIA VT1708 AudioChapter Getting StartedGetting Started Processor Support Mainboard SpecificationsMS-7255 Mainboard Supported FSBForm Factor Getting Started ConnectorsSlots MountingMS-7255 v1.X/v2.X M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard LayoutBIOS MS-7255 MainboardGetting Started Packing ChecklistPower Cable MSI motherboard1. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on your system status PC AlertTMMS-7255 Mainboard Hardware Setup Hardware SetupChapter Quick Components Guide MS-7255 MainboardIntroduction to LGA 775 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitHardware Setup CPU & Cooler Installation MS-7255 MainboardHardware Setup 2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate locking switch MS-7255 MainboardDDRII Installing DDRII ModulesMemory Hardware SetupATX 12V Power Connector JPWR1 Power SupplyATX 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR2 3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18ASerial Port Connector Mouse/Keyboard ConnectorParallel Port Connector VGA ConnectorMS-7255 Mainboard Audio Port Connectors 2-10ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2 ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 2-11SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA Connectors SATA1, SATA22-12 Serial ATA cable2-13 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCASE1 CPUFAN1J13941 IEEE 1394 Connectors optional J139412-14 IEEE1394 Bracket Optional2-15 SPDIF-Out Connector JSPDIFOUT1Serial Port Connector JCOM JSPDIFOUT12-16 Aux Line-In Connector JCD1Front Panel Connectors JFP1/JFP2 JCD1JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD12-17 Hardware SetupJUSB1/2 Front USB Connectors JUSB1, JUSB22-18 USB 2.0 Bracket2-19 JumpersClear CMOS Jumper JBAT1 JBAT1PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots 2-202-21 PCI Interrupt Request RoutingHardware Setup BIOS Setup BIOS SetupChapter 031505 refers to the date this BIOS was released Entering Setup1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX W7255VMS V1.0 031505 whereGeneral Help F1 Control KeysGetting Help Main MenuAdvanced Chipset Setup Standard CMOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS Features Power Management FeaturesBIOS Setting Password BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Save & Exit SetupTime hhmmss Standard CMOS FeaturesDate MMDDYY IDE Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth Master/SlaveFloppy A BIOS Setup Type32Bit Data Transfer Halt OnCPU Configuration Advanced BIOS FeaturesQuick Boot Ratio CMOS SettingMPS Configuration BIOS Setup Execute Disable BitBoot Up Num-Lock LED 1st Boot DeviceV-Link mode selection Advanced Chipset SetupChange these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset 3-10Integrated Peripherals USB 2.0 Ports EnableIDE Configuration 3-11I/O Devices Configuration SATA Devices ConfigurationSerial ATA BIOS Execute Parallel Port ModeBIOS Setup 3-13Parallel Port IRQ This item allows you to set parallel port IRQACPI Function Power Management Features3-14 ACPI StandbyWakeup Event Setup BIOS Setup Power Button ModeRestore on AC/Power Loss Resume On RTC Alarm3-16 PCI Latency TimerPNP/PCI Resource Management Clear NVRAM3-17 BIOS Setup IRQ Resources SetupDMA Resources Setup Available3-18 CPU Shutdown TemperatureH/W Monitor Chassis IntrusionCell Menu Adjust DDR VoltageAdjust NB Voltage 3-19Adjust PCI Frequency Adjust CPU FSB FrequencyAdjust PCI Express Frequency Auto Disable PCI Clock3-21 Load Optimized DefaultsBIOS Setup 3-22 BIOS Setting PasswordMS-7255 Mainboard Appendix A VIA VT8237 SATA RAID IntroductionRAID Level IntroductionRAID Basics CapacityBIOS Configuration VIA VT8237 SATA RAID IntroductionCreate Disk Array MS-7255 MainboardVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction 4KB For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks 64KB Optimal settingDelete Disk Array 8KB For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocksView Serial Number of Hard Drive Create and Delete Spare Hard DriveVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array Duplicate Critical RAID 1 ArrayMS-7255 Mainboard 4. Continue to boot 1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild 2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship† New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 Installation Installing Operating System & DriversInstall Driver in Windows OS † Existing Windows XP Driver InstallationA-11 Using VIA RAID ToolVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction A-12 MS-7255 MainboardA-13 VIA VT8237 SATA RAID IntroductionAppendix B VIA VT1708 AudioThe HD Audio Adeck software utility is under continuous update to Installing the VIA VT1708 Audio DriverInstallation for Windows 2000/XP 2. Click VIA HD Audio DriverVIA VT1708 Audio HD Audio Deck Adeck Software ConfigurationMS-7255 Mainboard Full Mode Display ModeSimple Mode VIA VT1708 AudioTop Panel PANEL DETAILMS-7255 Mainboard Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration Panel VIA VT1708 AudioMS-7255 Mainboard Headphone Volume Click here, it will turn to Speaker ControlClick here to view Independent Headphone Control Mixer Configuration Panel VIA VT1708 AudioMS-7255 Mainboard B-10Front Microphone Control B-11 Effects Configuration PanelVIA VT1708 Audio When set to “User Customizable”, you B-12Presets can click on the speakers to enable/disB-13 Jack Configuration PanelVIA VT1708 Audio Press to detect status of jacks Indicates a jack has been inserted B-14MS-7255 Mainboard Auto Show Dialog Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailabilityIndependent Headphone Function Multi-Stream Function B-15Redirected Headphone Function VIA VT1708 AudioB-16 MS-7255 MainboardB-17 S/PDIF Configuration PanelSystem Information Panel VIA VT1708 AudioB-18 Hot Key Configuration PanelMS-7255 Mainboard