Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-7010 v1.X Micro ATX ® mainboard. The MS-7010 is based on VIA K8T800 North Bridge & VT8237 South Bridge and provides eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed data transmission, C-Media 9761 audio codec for 6-channel audio output, and a SPDIF interface for ®...
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications ® Supports 64-bit AMD Athlon64 processor (Socket 754) Supports up to 3200+, 3400+, or higher CPU Chipset ® K8T800 chipset - HyperTransport connection to AMD Athlon64 processor - 8 or 16 bit control/address/data transfer both directions - 800/600/400/200 MHz “Double Data Rate”...
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Getting Started IEEE 1394 (Optional) Supports up to 2 * 1394 ports (up to 400Mbps transfer rate) Controlled by VIA VT6307 chipset On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port (COMA) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode...
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jump- ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on con- necting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turn- ing on the computer. MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before O pen Lever installing the CPU. Sl i di ng 90 degree Pl at e 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket.
Hardware Setup Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 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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MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard 3. Turn over the mainboard a g a i n , a n d p l a c e t h e mainboard on the flat surface. Locate the two screw holes of the mainboard. 4. Align the retention mechanism and the backplate.
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Lift up the intensive fixed lever. Safety Hook Fixed Bolt Fixed Lever MSI Reminds You... Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the installation of AMD Athlon 64 CPU Cooler Set only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the...
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MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard 8. Fastened down the lever. 9. Make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the retention mechanism. MSI Reminds You... While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/ DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 unbuffered DIMM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). *Please Refer to <www.msi.com.tw> for the latest qualified memory list to DDR DIMM Slots ensure the system stability.
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard DDR DIMM Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double- sided modules to meet your own needs.
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. JPW1 Pin Definition SIGNAL JPW1 MSI Reminds You... Power supply of 300 (and up) watt is highly recommended for sys- tem stability. 2-11...
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel L-Out Parallel Mouse IEEE 1394 Mic-In L-Out L-In Keyboard COM A SPDIF Out SPDIF In USB Ports L-Out Mouse/Keyboard Connector RJ-45 LAN Jack Pin5 Mouse/KBD Pin6 NC Clock Pin4 VCC Pin3 GND SIGNAL SIGNAL Pin1...
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JAUDIO2 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Audio Connector: JVIDEO1 This connector allows you to connect to a TV Tuner Card. JVIDEO1 JAUDIO2 VIDEO-L VIDEO-R Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 The JAUDIO1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the ®...
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+12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. +12V Sensor CFAN1 MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. Joystick/Game Connector: J3 (Optional) You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.
MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connector: JF_W1 The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- JF_W1 Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- Cable power...
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Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Optional Serial ATA cable Connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, the loss of data may occur during transmission. 2-17...
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MS-7010 M-ATX Mainboard Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, one mini PCI slot, and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory.