MSI MD 5000 User Manual

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the MD-5000 M-ATX
mainboard. The MD-5000 mainboard is based on SiS
®
648
North Bridge & 963 South Bridge chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
®
Pentium 4/Celeron
processors in the 478 pin package, the MD-5000
mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.
Getting Started

MSI MD 5000 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Memory Type	DDR4
Memory Slots	2
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
SATA Ports	4
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (rear), 2 x USB 2.0 ports (rear), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (front), 2 x USB 2.0 ports (front)

Summary

Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

CPU Specifications

Details supported CPU types, socket, and core frequency.

Chipset and Controller Details

Information on SiS 648 and 963 chipsets and their controller features.

Memory Module Support

Specifications for DDR DIMM slots and supported memory capacity.

Expansion Slot Types

Details on AGP and PCI slot types and configurations.

On-Board IDE Controller

Information on the dual-IDE controller and device support.

On-Board Peripherals

Lists floppy, serial, IEEE1394, Audio, and LAN ports.

BIOS Functionality

Explains BIOS features like Plug & Play and DMI.

Physical Characteristics

Provides mainboard dimensions and mounting hole information.

Additional System Features

Lists other features like suspend modes and intrusion detection.

Mainboard Layout

Hardware Setup

Component Identification Guide

Diagram identifying key components and their page references.

CPU Installation Procedures

Detailed steps for installing the CPU into Socket 478.

DIMM Module Combination and Installation

Details on memory module combinations and installation steps.

Power Supply Connections

Information on connecting ATX 20-pin and 12V power connectors.

Back Panel Connectors

Overview of all external connectors on the back panel.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Describes the floppy disk drive connector and supported types.

Hard Disk Connectors

Details IDE1 and IDE2 connectors for hard drives.

Fan Power Connector

Explains the CPU fan power connector and wiring.

Front Panel Connectors

Describes front panel connectors for switches, LEDs, and audio.

Specialized Connectors

Details CD-In, TV tuner audio, SPDIF, IEEE1394, and joystick connectors.

Jumpers Configuration

Explanation of jumper settings, focusing on CMOS clearing.

Expansion Slot Details

Description of AGP and PCI slots and their uses.

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

Explains the IRQ routing for PCI slots.