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1-1Getting StartedChapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the 945P Neo3 (MS-7236) V2.X ATX mainboard. The 945P Neo3 mainboard is basedon Intel®
MS-7236 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support- Supports Intel® Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 proces-sors in LGA775 package
1-3Getting StartedConnectorsBack panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 1 serial port- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode- 4 USB 2.0 P
MS-7236 Mainboard1-4Mainboard Layout945P Neo3 Series(MS-7236) V2.X ATX MainboardPCI2PCI1PCI_E2RTL8110SCPCI_E1SYSFAN1PWRFAN1PWRCONN1PCI3PCI4CD_IN1JCOM1
1-5Getting StartedPacking ChecklistPower CableSATA Cable x 1(Optional)MSI Driver/Utility CDStandard Cable forIDE Devices (Optional)* These pictures ar
MS-7236 Mainboard1-6Core CenterClick on the Core Center icon in the main menu and the Core Center program willbe enabled.CoreCenter is just like your
1-7Getting StartedLeft-wing: Current system statusIn the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, MemoryVoltage and AGP Voltage by
2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information about hard-ware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
MS-7236 Mainboard2-2945P Neo3 Series(MS-7236) V2.X ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideBack Panelp.2-10ATX1p.2-9IDE1,p.2-15SATA1-4,p.2-16CPUFAN1p.2-14J
2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Series processor. The mainboard uses aCPU socket called LGA775. W
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MS-7236 Mainboard2-4CPU & Cooler InstallationWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached onthe top to prevent overhea
2-5Hardware Setup1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on yoursystem.2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
MS-7236 Mainboard2-61. Check the information in H/W Monitor in BIOS (Chapter 3) for theCPU temperature.2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always prote
2-7Hardware SetupMemoryThe mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR II 667/533/400 DIMM, which supportsthe memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules
MS-7236 Mainboard2-8Installing DDR II Modules1.The DDR II DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fitin the right orient
2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before insertingthe power supply connector, always make sur
MS-7236 Mainboard2-10Back PanelMouse/Keyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector forattaching a PS/2®
2-11Hardware SetupUSB ConnectorsThe mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal SerialBus root for attaching USB devices suc
MS-7236 Mainboard2-12Audio Port ConnectorsThe left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line Out isa connector for Speakers
2-13Hardware SetupParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel portis a standard printe
iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by th
MS-7236 Mainboard2-14.ConnectorsThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, andUSB Ports.Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD
2-15Hardware SetupHard Disk Connector: IDE1The mainboard has 32-bit Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in the chipsIntel ICH7, which support
MS-7236 Mainboard2-16Serial ATAII Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH7 which supports four
2-17Hardware SetupCD-In Connector: JCD1The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2The mainboard provides two front
MS-7236 Mainboard2-18Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2. USB 2.0 technology
2-19Hardware SetupIrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure thesetting through
MS-7236 Mainboard2-20SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1(Optional, for HDMI graphics card only)This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digi
2-21Hardware SetupJumperThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to change
MS-7236 Mainboard2-22The mainboard provides a PCI Express x16 slot, a PCI Express x1 slot and four 32-bitPCI bus slots.PCI Express SlotsThe PCI Expres
3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides the information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.Y
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MS-7236 Mainboard3-2Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.When the message below appears on the screen, pr
3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions
MS-7236 Mainboard3-4 Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu
3-5BIOS Setup PNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. H/W MonitorThis entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, warni
MS-7236 Mainboard3-6The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the
3-7BIOS Setup System InformationPress <Enter> to for the sub-menu of each item:CPU TypeThe item show the CPU related information of your system
MS-7236 Mainboard3-8LBA/Large ModeThis item allows you to enable or disable the LBA (Logical Block Address, thelogical block size in hard disk) mode.
3-9BIOS Setup Floppy AThis item allows you to set the type of the floppy drives installed. Available options:[Disabled], [360 KB, 51/4], [1.2 MB, 51/4
MS-7236 Mainboard3-10 Quick BootSetting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it willskip some check items. Available
3-11BIOS SetupMax CPUID Value LimitWhen CPUID instruction is executed, newer CPU may return a value greaterthan 3 which causes certain problem with sp
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MS-7236 Mainboard3-12 Full Screen LOGO DisplayThis item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:[Enabled] Shows a stil
3-13BIOS Setup Boot Device PriorityThe original IBM PCs loaded the DOS operating system from drive A (floppy disk), soIBM PC-compatible systems are de
MS-7236 Mainboard3-14 DRAM FrequencyUse this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. Setting options:[Auto], [400], [533], [667]
3-15BIOS Setup Memory HoleIn order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISAperipherals. This memory must be mapped into
MS-7236 Mainboard3-16 USB FunctionsThis setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options:[Disabled], [Enabled]. USB
3-17BIOS Setup Onboard LAN ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Setting options:[Enabled], [Disabled]. Onbo
MS-7236 Mainboard3-18 IO Devices ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:ATA/IDE ConfigurationThese 2
3-19BIOS SetupParallel Port AddressThere is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that providesStandard, ECP, and EPP features. I
MS-7236 Mainboard3-20S3-related functions described in this section are available only whenyour BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI FunctionThis item is
3-21BIOS Setup ACPI Standby StateThis item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operatingsystem supports ACPI, such as Windows
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MS-7236 Mainboard3-22USB Device WakeUp From S3This setting allows USB device wake up the system from S3 state. Settingsare: [Enable], [Disabled].Resum
3-23BIOS SetupThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a
MS-7236 Mainboard3-24 PCI Latency TimerThis item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takesover. When set to higher value
3-25BIOS Setup DMA Resources SetupPress <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/6/7 for setting determine if
MS-7236 Mainboard3-26This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitorfunction is available only if there is hardwar
3-27BIOS Setup Smart Fan ToleranceYou can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the “Smart FanTarget Temp. (oC)” item. If the
MS-7236 Mainboard3-28 Adjust DDR Voltage (V)Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to thissetting may cause a stabili
3-29BIOS Setup Spread SpectrumWhen the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of thepulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Int
MS-7236 Mainboard3-301. Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stablethan manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We sugge
3-31BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe/Optimized DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Saf
MS-7236 Mainboard3-32ImportantImportantBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the passw
A-1Realtek ALC850 AudioRealtek ALC850 AudioAppendix AThe Realtek ALC850 supports 8-channel audio output,including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subw
MS-7236 MainboardA-2Installing the Audio DriverImportantThe AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuousupdate to enhance audio app
A-3Realtek ALC850 AudioClick hereClick hereSelect thisoption3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software.4. Click Finish to restart the system.
MS-7236 MainboardA-4Software ConfigurationAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audiofeature now. Click
A-5Realtek ALC850 AudioSound EffectHere you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.You may also edit the properties for an envir
MS-7236 MainboardA-6You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.If you like, you may also load an equalizer
A-7Realtek ALC850 Audio2. Select a desired multi-channel operation here.a. Headphone for the common headphoneb. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Outputc
MS-7236 MainboardA-8Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select willlight up and make testing sound. If any speake
A-9Realtek ALC850 Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may als
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MS-7236 MainboardA-10Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon will show in the system tray. Right-click on the ico
A-11Realtek ALC850 AudioSPDIFIn this tab it provides options about SPDIF-Out for you to configure.† No Output: With this option, there is no S/PDIF o
MS-7236 MainboardA-12Connecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your spea
A-13Realtek ALC850 Audion 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker OutputBack PanelDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s front-channel Line Outconnecto
MS-7236 MainboardA-14n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s Line Out connector, twospeakers to the rear
A-15Realtek ALC850 Audion 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s Line Out connector, twospeakers to the r
ixFront Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2..............2-17Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2......
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