MSI 815EPT Pro User Manual

Introduction
1-1
Chapter 1.
Introduction
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The 815EPT Pro and 815EPT Pro-R (MS-6337, V5.X) ATX mainboards
are high-performance computer mainboards based on Intel
®
815EP/815E
(reserved upon request) chipsets. The MS-6337 UMB (Universal Motherboard)
is optimized to support the whole series of new generation Intel
®
Pentium
®
III
(FC-PGA/FC-PGA2) processors for high-end business/personal desktop
markets.
The Intel
®
815E chipset integrates a Display Cache SDRAM controller
that supports a 32-bit 133MHz SDRAM array for enhanced integrated 3D
graphics performance. It is a highly-flexible chipset which is designed to extend
the basic graphics/multimedia PC platform up to the mainstream performance
desktop platform.
The Intel 815E/EP chipsets contain two components: the 82815EP
Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the 82801BA I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2).
The MCH integrates a 66/100/133-MHz, P6 family system bus controller , AGP
(2X/4X) discrete graphics card, 100/133-MHz SDRAM controller, and a high
speed accelerated hub architecture interface for communication with the ICH2.
The ICH2 integrates an UltraATA/100 controller, 2 USB host controllers with a
total of 4 ports, LPC interface controller, FWH interface controller, PCI inter-
face controller, AC97 digital link, integrated LAN controller, and a hub inter-
face for communication with the MCH.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Mainboard Specifications 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-6
Key Features 1-7
MSI Special Features 1-8

MSI 815EPT Pro Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	815EPT Pro
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Mainboard Specifications

CPU

Details CPU socket and speed support.

Chipset

Describes the Intel 815E/EP chipsets and ICH2.

Main Memory

Specifies DIMM socket count and maximum memory size.

Slots

Lists the available expansion slots like AGP and PCI.

On-Board IDE

Covers IDE controller features and device support.

On-Board Peripherals

Details I/O ports like floppy, serial, parallel, and USB.

Audio

Describes integrated audio capabilities.

BIOS

Explains BIOS features like Plug & Play and DMI.

Dimension

Specifies the ATX Form Factor.

Mounting

Mentions the number of mounting holes.

Mainboard Layout

Quick Components Guide

Key Features

MSI Special Features

PC Alert™ III

Software utility for monitoring PC hardware status like temperature and fan speed.

T.O.P Tech™™

CPU temperature on Setup menu

Displays CPU temperature and fan speed within the BIOS setup menu.

Fuzzy Logic™™ III

D-LED™ & D-Bracket™