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Chapter 1. Getting

Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-7042 v1.X M-ATX
mainboard. The MS-7042 is based on VIA
chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad-
vanced Intel
7042 delivers a high performance and professional desktop plat-
form solution.
Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package, MS-
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Getting Started
PT800 & VIA
8237
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1. Getting

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MS-7042 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MS-7042 is based on VIA PT800 & VIA 8237 ® ® chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad- vanced Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package, MS- ®...

  • Page 2: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Supports Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478) processor ® Supports Socket 478 for Intel Northwood/Prescott processor ® Supports up to 3.6 GHz P4 processor Chipsets PT800 chipset ® - Supports AGP 8x/4x. - Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz.
  • Page 3 Getting Started - 1 RJ45 connector - 1 Rear 1394 port (6 Pins) - 1 SPDIF-In / 1 SPDIF-Out - 3 Line-Out / 1 Line-In / 1 MIC - 1 game port (internal) Audio S/W C-Media 9761 5.1 channel with SPDIF in/out. VT 8237 MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY ®...

  • Page 4: Mainboard Layout

    -Out M:MIC JGP1 B:Line-In T:R S M:C/S AGP Slot Line-Out VT6103 BATT PCI Slot 1 JBAT1 Winbond W83697HF PCI Slot 2 8237 BIO S VT6307 PCI Slot 3 Codec JVID1 JFP1 JL_IN1 JAUD1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JFW1 MS-7042 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Hardware

    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 connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 6: Quick Components Guide

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide FANCPU1, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-3 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JPW1, p.2-9 ATX1, p.2-9 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 FDD1, p.2-14 IDE2, p.2-15 JGP1, p.2-17 IDE1, p.2-15 AGP slot, p.2-20 BATT JBAT1, p.2-19 PCI slots, p.2-20 BIOS JFP1, p.2-18 JVID1, p.2-17...

  • Page 7: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott proc- ® ® essor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. 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.

  • Page 8: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 478

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 Please turn off the power and Open Lever unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. Sliding 90 degree Plate Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.

  • Page 9: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1.
  • Page 10 MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connec- tor on the board. fan power cable MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al- ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 11: Introduction To Ddr Sdram

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1-2) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,...

  • Page 12: Ddr Module Combination

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard DDR Module Combination 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. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:...

  • Page 13: Atx 20-Pin Power Connector: Atx1

    This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. ATX1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON PW_OK 5V_SB ATX1 JPW1 Pin Definition SIGNAL JPW1 MSI Reminds You... Power supply of 300 (and up) watt is highly recommended for system stability.

  • Page 14: Back Panel

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: SPDIF-Out Line-In IEEE1394 Parallel Port Mouse Port SPDIF-In Keyboard COM Port USB Ports 6 Channel Line-Out Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for ®...

  • Page 15: Usb Connectors

    Hardware Setup USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal 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 -Data 0...

  • Page 16: Serial Port Connector: Com Port

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connector: COM Port The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM port. This port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to this connector.

  • Page 17: 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 Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE Strobe...

  • Page 18: Floppy Disk Drive Connector: Fdd1

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.

  • Page 19: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    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.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect front panel audio devices if available. JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits...
  • Page 21 Hardware Setup Joystick/Game Connector: JGP1 You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. JGP1 Pin Definition Description Description FVCC5 (power) Key pin JGP1 Front Audio Line-In Connector: JL_IN1 The JL_IN1 Front Audio Line-In connector allows you to connect front panel audio devices if available.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Connector: Jfp1

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connec- tion to the front panel switches and LEDs. PS-ON PWR_LED HDD_LED Reset JFP1 IEEE 1394 Connectors: JFW1 The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 port via front panel.

  • Page 23: Clear Cmos Jumper: Jbat1

    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 24: Pci (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

    MS-7042 M-ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP 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 ac- cess main memory.

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