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MSI MS-7043 User Manual

MSI MS-7043
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G52-M7043X5
PT880 Neo (V2.0)
MS-7043 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard

Table of Contents

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MSI MS-7043 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelMSI MS-7043
Form FactorATX
Max Memory4 GB
Supported CPUsIntel Pentium 4, Celeron
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
AudioRealtek ALC655 6-channel

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety precautions for handling the motherboard and its components.

Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications Overview

Details CPU, Chipset, Memory, Slots, IDE, and SATA interfaces.

On-Board Peripherals and Features

Describes integrated peripherals, audio, LAN, BIOS, dimension, and mounting.

Mainboard Layout and Connectors

Visual guide to component placement and connector identification.

MSI Special Features and Utilities

Highlights MSI-specific features like Color Management and CoreCenter.

Core CellTM Chip Functionalities

Explains the Speedster, PowerPro, LifePro, and BuzzFree features of the Core Cell chip.

Optional Brackets and Protection

Details optional components like Round Cable, CPU Thermal Protection, Live BIOS/Monitor, D-Bracket, S-Bracket.

Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Visual identification of mainboard components and connectors.

CPU Installation and Cooling

CPU support, installation procedures for Socket 478, and CPU fan mounting.

Memory Installation and Population Rules

Guide to installing DDR DIMMs, capacity limits, and dual-channel configuration.

Power Supply and Back Panel Connectors

Details ATX power connectors and back panel I/O ports.

Internal Connectors and Headers

Explains FDD, IDE, SATA, Fan, and Front Panel audio/USB connectors.

Jumpers and Slots

Information on Clear CMOS jumper and AGP/PCI slot configurations.

BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

How to access BIOS, boot menu, and use control keys.

BIOS Menu Options and Defaults

Overview of BIOS menus, default settings, and help features.

Standard CMOS Features Configuration

Setting system date, time, and IDE/Floppy drive parameters.

Advanced BIOS Features and Settings

Covers Quick Boot, Boot Sequence, CPU technologies, and security options.

Advanced Chipset Features and Tuning

Adjusting DRAM and AGP timings, voltages, and frequencies for performance.

Power Management Setup

Configuring sleep states, wake-up events, and power button functions.

PNP/PCI, Integrated Peripherals, and PC Health

Configuring PCI, peripherals, and monitoring system health status.

Frequency/Voltage Control Options

Adjusting CPU, AGP, DRAM frequencies and voltages, including overclocking.

Password and Default Setting Management

Setting BIOS passwords and loading optimal or high-performance defaults.

Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function

Audio Driver Installation and Configuration

Steps to install the VIA audio driver and configure the audio utility.

Connecting Speakers for Multi-Channel Audio

Diagrams for connecting speakers in 2, 4, and 6-channel modes.

Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID

Introduction to VIA SATA RAID

Overview of RAID technology, levels (0 and 1), and VIA VT8237 features.

VIA RAID BIOS Configuration and Array Creation

How to enter VIA RAID BIOS, create, and manage RAID arrays.

Managing RAID Arrays: Deletion and Spares

Procedures for deleting RAID arrays and managing spare drives.

Rebuilding and Installing RAID Drivers

Steps for rebuilding broken RAID 1 arrays and installing RAID drivers/utilities.

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