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MSI G41M-P33 Combo User Manual

MSI G41M-P33 Combo
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Table of Contents

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MSI G41M-P33 Combo Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
ChipsetIntel G41
CPU SocketLGA 775
Max Memory8 GB
PCI Express x161
PCIe x1 Slots1
PCI Slots2
SATA Ports4
IDE Ports1
RAID SupportNo
USB Ports8 (4 on back panel, 4 via headers)
AudioRealtek ALC888
LANRealtek Gigabit Ethernet
Video OutputsVGA

Summary

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Interference Correction Measures

Recommended steps to resolve radio frequency interference issues.

Compliance Notices

Statements regarding modifications and shielded cables for compliance.

Copyright and Trademarks

Copyright Notice

Intellectual property and brand ownership statements.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks owned by various companies.

Revision History

Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines for equipment operation and handling.

Cautionary Notes

Warnings regarding battery replacement and environmental conditions.

WEEE Statement

Environmental Disposal Information

Information regarding the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive.

Getting Started

Mainboard Layout

Diagram showing component placement and connector identification.

Specifications

Connectors

Back Panel I/O

Description of external connectors on the computer's rear panel.

Onboard Connectors

Details of internal connectors on the mainboard for various devices.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCIE and PCI slots for adding expansion cards.

Form Factor and Mounting

Mainboard dimensions and physical mounting hole specifications.

Screw Holes and Mounting

Mainboard Installation Guide

Instructions for correctly aligning and securing the mainboard in the chassis.

Rear Panel Overview

Hardware Setup

CPU & Cooler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

Memory Module Installation

DIMM Slot Insertion

Procedure for inserting RAM modules into the DIMM slots correctly.

Power Connectors

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

Details on connecting the main ATX power supply.

ATX 4-Pin CPU Power Connector

Details on connecting the auxiliary CPU power supply.

IDE Connector

Serial ATA Connectors

SATA Interface Ports

Information on high-speed Serial ATA ports for connecting storage devices.

Fan Power Connectors

CPU and System Fan Headers

Details on connecting CPU and system fans for cooling.

S/PDIF-Out Connector

Front Panel Connectors

Front Panel Switches and LEDs

Connecting front panel power, reset, and status indicator LEDs.

Front Panel Audio Connector

Connecting front panel headphone and microphone jacks.

Front USB Connectors

Connecting front panel USB ports for peripherals.

TPM Module Connector

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Clear CMOS Jumper

CMOS Reset Procedure

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper.

USB Power Jumpers

USB Standby Power Configuration

Configuring USB ports for standby power (5VSB) or normal power (VCC5).

System Power Management Jumpers

EuP Function Configuration

Enabling/disabling EuP for reduced power consumption in standby modes.

Expansion Slot Details

PCIE Slot Functionality

Information on PCIE x16 and x1 slots for expansion cards.

PCI Slot Functionality

Information on PCI slots for add-on cards.

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

Details on how PCI interrupts are routed to the microprocessor.

BIOS Setup Introduction

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup Menu Navigation

Overview of the main BIOS setup screen and key controls.

BIOS Setup Menu Categories

Descriptions of main BIOS configuration categories like Standard CMOS, Advanced Features.

BIOS Setup Menu Details

Cell Menu

Advanced settings for CPU and DRAM frequency/voltage control.

M-Flash Utility

Utility for reading and flashing the BIOS from USB media.

Loading BIOS Defaults

Options for loading fail-safe or optimized default BIOS settings.

Saving and Exiting BIOS

Procedures for saving changes or exiting the BIOS setup.

CPU and DRAM Frequency Information

Display of current CPU and DRAM frequencies.

CPU Feature Settings

Configuration options for CPU features like EIST and C1E support.

Advanced CPU and DRAM Settings

Intel EIST and C1E Support

Settings for CPU power management and enhanced halt states.

CPU Base Frequency Adjustment

Adjusting the CPU base clock frequency for performance tuning.

DRAM Timing Mode Selection

Choosing manual or SPD-based control for DRAM timing parameters.

DRAM Timing Parameters

Detailed settings for CAS Latency, tRCD, tRP, and tRAS.

Advanced DRAM Timing and Frequency Settings

Additional DRAM Timing Parameters

Settings for tRTP, tRFC, tWR, tRRD, and tWTR timing controls.

FSB/DRAM Ratio Adjustment

Configuring the ratio between Front Side Bus and memory frequency.

PCI/PCI-E Frequency Control

Option to disable clocks for empty slots to reduce EMI.

Voltage Adjustments

Adjusting voltages for CPU, North Bridge, and DRAM.

Spread Spectrum Feature

Enabling Spread Spectrum to reduce EMI, with performance considerations.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loading Default BIOS Settings

Procedure to load factory default settings for stable performance.

Hazardous Substances Information

Substance Content Table

Table detailing hazardous substance content in product components.