If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit th e MSI web site at func=service other information.
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Th is eq u ip men t h as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Copyright Notice ... ii Trademarks ... ii Revision History ... ii Technical Support ... ii Safety Instructions ... iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ... v Chapter 1 Product Overview ... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for choosing the IM-GME965 (MS-9821 v1. X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel trollers for optimal system efficiency, the IM-GME965 accommodates the latest Intel Core Duo/Celeron M processors in Socket P and...
MS-9821 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor - Intel Penryn/Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Celeron M CPU in Socket P - Supports 3-pin CPU fan pin-header with Fan Speed Control - Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/667/800MHz and up Supported FSB - 533/667/800MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel GME965 chipset - South Bridge: Intel ICH8M chipset...
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Product Overview - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 6 audio jacks Onboard Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 connectors (4 ports) - 1 parallel port connector - 1 SPI Flash ROM connector (for debugging) - 1 LVDS connector - 1 TV-out connector - 3 serial port connectors - 1 chassis intrusion switch connector...
MS-9821 Mainboard Power Consumption Component Memory Add-On VGA Hard Disk Operating System MS-9821 Enter DOS(Stable) Enter BIOS(Stable) Idle CPU Stress 100% Windows stress(3dMARK2006) Windows Desktop Standby S1 without two LANs connected (stable) Windows Desktop Standby S3 without two LANs connected (stable) Windows Desktop Hibernate S4 without...
Safety Compliance & MTBF Standard number Certification EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B Product family standard EN 6100-3-2:2000 Class D EN 6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001 Immunity EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 BSMI CNS 13438 乙類(1997年版) AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004 C-Tick FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2005 Class B CISPR 22: 2005 VCCI V-3:2004, Class B VCCI...
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Memory The DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules. Installing Memory Modules 1. Locate the SO-DIMM slots on the mainboard. 2. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot. Insert the DIMM vertically into the SO-DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the DIMM is deeply inserted in the SO-DIMM slot.
MS-9821 Mainboard CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports Intel sors in Socket P. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
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Socket P CPU Installation 1. Lo cate th e C PU s ock et on t h e mainboard. 2. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure that you align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. 3.
MS-9821 Mainboard Power Supply System/CPU Power Connector: JPW1 This connector provides power to the system and CPU. JPW1 HDD Power Connector: JSPWR1 The connector provides power to the hard disk drives. Important Power supply of 120watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.
Back Panel Serial Port M ouse Keyboard VGA Port Mouse/Keyboard ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Line-In (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used for extern al CD player, tap epl ayer or oth er aud io devices.
Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA II device. SATA1 SATA2 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
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Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance. JAMP1 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission to the HDMI graphics card. SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
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TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) This connector is for you to attach an optional TV-Out bracket that offers two types of TV-Out connectors: S-Video and RCA Composite connectors. Select the appropri- ate one to connect the standard television or the HDTV (High-Definition TeleVision). Display Matrix LVDS TV-OUT SDVO LVDS...
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MS-9821 Mainboard LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the J7 LVDS Power Selec- tion Jumper (p.
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Front USB Connector: F_USB1, F_USB2 This connector, compliant with Intel necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. F_USB1/2 Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Serial Port Connector: COM1, COM2, COM3 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through the optional serial port bracket. COM1/2 COM3 Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1 The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port bracket.
Jumper LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J2 Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interfaced flat panel. COM Port Power Jumpers: J5, JCOMP1, JCOMP2 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. JCOMP1, JCOMP2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
MS-9821 Mainboard Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports PCI Express interface expansion cards. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The CON1 is Mini PCI-E connector for wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson NAND Flash.
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CompactFlash Card Slot: CF1 (Optional) This CompactFlash slot shares one channel of the IDE controller. You can install one CompactFlash typeI / type II device. Important * The CF1 slot and the IDE1 connector shares and uses the same channel. CF1 and IDE1 can support up to 2 IDE devices without CF device or 1 IDE device with 1 CF device.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
MS-9821 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <Del> key to enter Setup. Press Del to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.
Control Keys Move to the previous item < > Move to the next item < > Move to the item in the left hand < > Move to the item in the right hand < > Select the item <Enter> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a <Esc>...
MS-9821 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
Main BIOS Information, Processor, System Memory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. System Time The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. System Date The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. BIOS Setup...
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Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its re- quirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that are likely to be required in the near future. This reduces the latency associated with memory reads.
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MS-9821 Mainboard IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration This setting specifies the modes of the PATA & SATA ports. Configure SATA as s This setting specifies the function of the on-chip SATA controller. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave...
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[Type] [LBA/Large Mode] [Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)] Any selection except Disabled determines [PIO Mode] [DMA Mode] [S.M.A.R.T.] [32 Bit Data Transfer] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / 2 Address Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2. Serial Port2 Mode This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for the serial port 2. Parallel Port Address This setting specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
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Audio Amplifier Control This setting enables/disables the onboard audio amplifier. Hardware Health Configuration These items display the current status of the monitored hardware devices/compo- nents such as voltages and temperatures. Smart Fan Configuration This setting controls the Smart Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature.
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MS-9821 Mainboard CPU FAN Pin Select This setting selects the pin numbers of the CPU fan power connector. SYSFAN Mode Setting, CPUFAN Mode Setting These settings specify the operation mode of the CPU & system fans. SYSFAN PWM Control, CPUFAN PWM Control These settings control the PWM duty cycle of the CPU &...
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BIOS Setup AHCI Configuration AHCI Port 0, AHCI Port 1, AHCI Port 2 These settings specify the operation modes of the onboard SATA ports. 3-13...
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MS-9821 Mainboard APM Configuration Power M anagement/APM Setting to [Enabled] will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) de- vice to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Power Button Mode This setting controls the operation of the power button. Resume On LAN This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected.
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BIOS Setup Intel Robson Configuration Intel Robson Robson is the code name for a new Intel platform technology that uses non- volatile memory (Flash memory) to increase system responsiveness, make multi-tasking faster, and extend battery life. Intel Robson technology is poised to eliminate many of the bottlenecks associated with HDD latency.
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MS-9821 Mainboard MPS Configuration MPS Revision This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) ver- sion to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
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BIOS Setup Trusted Computing TCG/TPM Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated circuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentication and machine attestation—essential to prevent inappropriate access to confidential and sen- sitive information and to protect against compromised networks.
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MS-9821 Mainboard USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB 2.0 controller.
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MS-9821 Mainboard Quick Boot Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot. Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes- sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo.
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cess to the host adaptor's ROM setup utility, if one is available. When disabled, the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors will not be able to "cap- ture" Interrupt 19. Therefore, you will not be able to boot operating systems from any bootable disks attached to these host adaptors.
MS-9821 Mainboard Security Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password.
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MS-9821 Mainboard North Bridge Configuration Boot Graphics Adapter Priority This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. PEG Port This setting allows you to select whether to use the onchip graphics processor or the PCI Express card.
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Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dy- namically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the sys- tem at any point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efficiency of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor.
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MS-9821 Mainboard South Bridge Configuration USB Functions This setting specifies the function of the onboard USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
Exit Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Chapter 4 System Resources This chapter provides information on the following system resources: 1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2); 2. AMI POST Code (p.4-3); 3. Resource List (p.4-7). System Resources...