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  • Page 1 MS-7174 (v1.X M-ATX Mainboard)
  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7174 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...
  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice T he material in this document is the intellec tual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. W e take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. † Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............ii Copyright Notice ......................iii Revision History ......................iii Technical Support ......................iv Safety Instructions ......................iv Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ................... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ....................1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................. 2-1 Quick Components Guide ...................
  • Page 6 Aux Line_In Connector: JAUX1 ..............2-18 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ................2-18 IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) ..........2-19 Jumpers ......................2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..............2-20 Clear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1 ........... 2-20 Slots ........................2-21 PCI Express Slots ..................2-21 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ........
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chap t er 1 . Ge tting Started Getting Started T hank you f or c hoosing the MS-7174 v1.x Micro AT X ® ® mainboard. The mainboard is based on Intel 910GE and Intel ICH6 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced ®...
  • Page 8: Mainboard Specifications

    † Supports 2005 Mainstream FMB CPU VR Design. † Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control. † Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † Intel ®...
  • Page 9 Getting Started On-Board Peripherals † On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 2 SPDIF ports - 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Rear Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out/ Side Surround Out - 8 USB ports (Rear * 6/ Front * 2) - 1 RJ-45 LAN jack...
  • Page 10: Mainboard Layout

    Top: LA N Jack Bot tom : U SB ports SYS_FAN1 JLPC1 PCI_Express BATT PCI1 Intel PCI2 JBAT1 SATA2 SATA1 PCI3 JFP1 J1394_1 JAUD1 JC D1 JAUX 1 JPWD1 F_US B2 U SB5,6 F_U SB1 U SB7, 8 MS-7174 v1.x M-ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    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 jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph- eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
  • Page 12: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7174 M -ATX M ainboard Quick Components Guide CPU_FAN, CPU, JPW1, p.2-14 p.2-3 p.2-9 DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-7 Top : mouse Bott om: keyboar d CPU_FAN ATX1, p.2-9 Top : Parallel Por t FDD1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 ATX_IN Top :1394 port B:USB ports IDE1,...
  • Page 13: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    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. MSI Reminds You...
  • Page 14: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    CPU Clip to clip the CPU up, pressing the clips on both sides to the center, as the arrows shown. MSI Reminds You... 1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Holes on mainboard Holes on case The fan of the cooler. MSI Reminds You... 1. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W M onitor in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature. 2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
  • Page 17: Memory

    The mainboard provides two 240-pin unbuffered DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM, and supports the memory size up to 2GB without ECC. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php ) DDR DIMM Slots...
  • Page 18: Ddr Module Combination

    The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Notch Volt MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in- serted in the socket.
  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Pin Definition SIGNAL ATX_IN MSI Reminds You... 1. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. 2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.
  • Page 20: Back Panel

    M S-7174 M -ATX M ainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: 1394 Port L-In RS-Out Parallel (Optional) M ou se L-Out CS-Out Keyboard SPDIF Ports VGA port USB Ports USB Ports SS- Out Mouse/Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector ®...
  • Page 21: Usb Connectors

    Hardware Setup USB Connectors The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB- compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector. USB Port Description SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 22: Audio Port Connectors

    (in 7.1CH / 5.1CH) SPDIF in SPDIF out Side Surround Out M IC (in 7.1CH) MSI Reminds You... For the advanced functions of the audio codec, please refer to Chapter 6: Introduction to Realtek ALC880 Audio Codec for details. 2-12...
  • Page 23: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Ex- tended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE...
  • Page 24: Connectors

    +12V SENSOR +12V Control SENSOR SYS_FAN1 CPU_ FAN MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPU_FAN supports the fan control. ® 3. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel official website.
  • Page 25: Hard Disk Connector: Ide1

    IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. 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.
  • Page 26: Serial Ata Connectors Controlled By Intel Ich6 Sata1~Sata2

    Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to serial ATA ports MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, since this might cause the loss of data during the transmission. 2-16...
  • Page 27: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1

    Analog Port2 - left channel SENSE2_RETURN Jack detection return for front panel JACK2 MSI Reminds You... If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports.
  • Page 28: Front Usb Connectors: Fusb1/2 (Usb5/6/7/8)

    USB1- USB0+ USB1+ (USB 2.0/standard spec) MSI Reminds You... Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly, or it may cause some damage. Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.
  • Page 29: Ieee 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) The mainboard provides two 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect optional IEEE 1394 port. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground J1394_1 TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground How to attach the IEEE 1394 Port: Connected to J1394_1...
  • Page 30: Jumpers

    JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data MSI Reminds You... You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
  • Page 31: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The mainboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. PCI Express Slots The PCI Express slots, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, intercon- nect technology, support Intel highest performance desktop platforms utilizing the Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology.
  • Page 32: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    M S-7174 M -ATX M ainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hard- ware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3...

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