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 the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php...
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 T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply 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.
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the RC410 Series (MS-7248 v1.X) Mic ro BT X mainboard. T he RC410 Series ® mainboards are based on ATI RC410 & SB450 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad- ®...
T: C S- Out (Optional) M : RS -Out (Option al) D IMM 2 Side ALC861/ Surround ALC880 (Optional) (Optional) JPW R1 T: Line-In M : Line- Out B: Mic JAUD 1 JC D1 RC410 Series (MS-7248 v1.X) M-BTX Mainboard...
Hardware Setup 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.
W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. Important 1.
M S-7248 M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/ cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
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Hardware Setup 5. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to 6. Remove the cap from lever hinge side protect the contact from damage. (as the arrow shows). The pins of Before you have installed the CPU, socket reveal. always cover it to protect the socket pin.
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M S-7248 M ainboard 12. Press down the load lever lightly 11. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated onto the load plate, and then secure well into the socket, then remove the the lever with the hook under reten- CPU Clip with 2 fingers.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 533/667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Installing DDRII Modules 1.
M S-7248 M ainboard Power Supply BTX 24-Pin Power Connector: BTX1 This connector allows you to connect a BTX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Hardware Setup Back Panel 10/100 or CS-Out Gb LAN L-In 1394 Port (Optional) (Optional) Parallel (Optional) M ou se RS-Out L-Out (Optional) Side USB Ports Keyboard VGA Port Serial Port Surround (Optional) M ouse/Keyboard Connector ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard.
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M S-7248 M ainboard Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Blue audio jack - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used f or external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices.
Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.
M S-7248 M ainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 genera- tion serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA4 SATA1~ SATA4 Pin Definition SIGNAL...
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: JFW1 (Optional) The mainboard provides an IEEE1394 pinheader that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground JFW1 TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground...
M S-7248 M ainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. JCD1 Front Panel Connectors: JF_P1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the ® front panel switches and LEDs. The JF_P1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio ® and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits...
M S-7248 M ainboard FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 The pin header is for internal debugging only. JLPC1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL JLPC1 LCLK Key (no pin) LRST# VCC3 LAD0 FID0_LRST LAD1 VCC5 LAD2 Key (no pin) LAD3 LFRAME# Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) ®...
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Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JCMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.
M S-7248 M ainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general pur- pose I/O.
Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3...