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  • Page 1 MS-7304 (V1.X) Mainboard...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    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. Vis i t the MSI webs ite at http ://glob al.msi. com.tw /index. php? func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    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.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ......................ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ......................ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7304 v1.X Micro-ATX ® mainboard. The MS-7304 is based on AMD RS780 & SB700 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed ® to fit the advanced AMD Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 / AM2+ processors in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the MS-7304 deliv- ers a high performance and professional desktop plat- form solution.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    M S-7304 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Proce ssor - Supports AMD Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 /AM2+ processors - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and above - Hyper Transport supports up to 3.0GHz Chipset - North Bridge: AMD RS780 - South Bridge: AMD SB700...
  • Page 11 Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 SPDIF-out port - 1 DVI port - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 Gigabit LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks Onboard Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 connectors (4 ports) - 1 IEEE 1394 connector - 1 SPDIF-out connector - 1 front panel connector...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Layout

    M S-7304 M ainboard Mainboard Layout CPU_FAN1 JSPDO2 DVI Port USB Ports Top: 1394 Port Bottom: USB Ports Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB Ports Line-In JPW1 AUX_FAN1 Line-Out T: R S-Out RS780 M: CS-Out PCI E1_X1 B: SS-Out BATT PCI E16_X1 CLR_CMOS1 LA N Chip SB700...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    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.

  • Page 14: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7304 M ainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-8 C P U _ F A N 1 , DIMM Slots, p.2-6 A U X _ F A N 1 , Back Panel CPU, p.2-3 p.2-12 I/O, p.2-9 ATX1, p.2-8 BATT CLR_CMOS1, PCI Express p.2-16...

  • Page 15: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index. php?func=cpuform. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system.

  • Page 16: Cpu Installation For Socket 478

    M S-7304 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+ 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open the lever installing the CPU. Sliding the plate 90 degree 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket.
  • Page 17 Hardware Setup Installing CPU Cooler Set W hen 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.

  • Page 18: Memory

    M S-7304 M ainboard Memory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    M S-7304 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the pin 13 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Back Panel IEEE 1394 Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out SS-Out S/PDIF-Out Coaxial S/PDIF-Out This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable. DVI Port The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device.
  • Page 22 M S-7304 M ainboard 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, is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices.

  • Page 23: Connector

    Hardware Setup Connector SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. Pin Definition Description Description JSPI1 VCC3_SB VCC3_SB SPI_MISO_F SPI_MOSI_F SPI_CS0_F# SPI_CLK_F SPI_HOLD# Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con- nect to one Serial ATA device.
  • Page 24 M S-7304 M ainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPDO1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIF JSPDO1 Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1, AUX_FAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V;...
  • Page 25 Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with ® Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 HD Audio Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION MIC_L Microphone - Left channel Ground MIC_R Microphone - Right channel...
  • Page 26 M S-7304 M ainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL J1394 TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground Front USB Connector: F_USB1, F_USB2 ®...
  • Page 27 Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 This connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches/LEDs ® and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Power Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch JFP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up...
  • Page 28 M S-7304 M ainboard Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith the CMOS RAM, the system can auto- matically boot OS every time it is turned on.

  • Page 29: Slot

    Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot...

  • Page 30: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    M S-7304 M ainboard 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...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup 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: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 32: Entering Setup

    M S-7304 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen 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.

  • Page 33: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup 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>...

  • Page 34: The Main Menu

    M S-7304 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features ® Use this menu to set up the items of AMI special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.

  • Page 36: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7304 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Device, Vendor, Size It shows the information of the HDD that you connect to the SATA connector. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to [Auto] enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled.

  • Page 38: Advanced Bios Features

    M S-7304 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt- ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup APIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system.
  • Page 40 M S-7304 M ainboard ® monitor support for computers that use an AGP- or PCI Express -based graph- ics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs). Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device, CD/DVD Drives, Hard Disk Drives The items allow you to set the priority of the boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. LAN Boot This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
  • Page 42 M S-7304 M ainboard On-Chip ATA Devices PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. On-Chip SATA Controller This setting allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID M ode This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices.

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/ XP, select [Enabled].
  • Page 44 M S-7304 M ainboard information stored in memory will be used to restore the sys- tem when a “wake up” event occurs. Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state.

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Video Controller This setting specifies which video controller is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
  • Page 46 M S-7304 M ainboard IRQ Resource Setup IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of avail- able IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM.

  • Page 47: H/W Monitor

    BIOS Setup H/W Monitor PC Health Status These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. 3-17...

  • Page 48: Frequency/Voltage Control

    M S-7304 M ainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock This item shows the current clock frequency of CPU. Read only. 3-18...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’ Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Important To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIO S Setup and s elect Fre- quen cy/Volta ge Cont rol.
  • Page 50 M S-7304 M ainboard Software M emory Hole This field enables software to remap the physical memory to the address higher than 00E0. (This item only works in 64-bit OS.) Dual Channel Mode In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 52: Set Supervisor Password

    M S-7304 M ainboard Set Supervisor Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.

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