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Chapter 1. Getting

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing MS-7015 v1.X Micro-ATX
mainboard. The MS-7015 v1.X is based on VIA
VT8237 chipsets, provides eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed
data transmission and C-Media 9761 chip for 6-channel audio
output. Designed to fit the advanced AMD
XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-7015 v1.X delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started
Apollo KT600 &
®
Athlon™, Athlon™
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1. Getting

    VT8237 chipsets, provides eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed data transmission and C-Media 9761 chip for 6-channel audio output. Designed to fit the advanced AMD Athlon™, Athlon™ ® XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-7015 v1.X delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
  • Page 2: Mainboard Specifications

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ ® processors. Supports up to 3200+. Chipset Apollo KT600 chipset ® - FSB @200/266/333/400 MHz. - Supports DDR200/266/333/400 DDR SDRAM. -AGP 8X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.
  • Page 3 Getting Started - 1 audio port (SPDIF-in, SPDIF-out, Line-in, Line-out) - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1394 port - RJ45 LAN port Audio 6 channels software audio codec C-Media 9761. - Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
  • Page 4: Mainboard Layout

    T: 1394 Port B: USB ports JBAT1 SPDIF- In SPDIF- -Out Line-in VT6103 SYSFA1 Center/Subwoofer Surrounding AGP Slot Line-out PCI Slot 1 VT6306 PCI Slot 2 VT8237 PCI Slot 3 Codec JVEDIO1 JL_IN1 JSLP1 JAUDIO1 JUSB2 JUSB1 MS-7015 v1.X Micro-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 jumpers 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-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPUFA1, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-3 DDR DIMMs, p.2-6 CONN1, p.2-8 FDD1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 IDE1 & IDE2, p.2-15 JPW1, p.2-8 JBAT1, p.2-20 J7, p.2-18 SYSFA1, p.2-14 AGP Slot, p.2-22 PCI Slots, p.2-22 SW1, SW2, p.2-21 F_P1, p.2-19...
  • Page 7: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports AMD Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 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 462

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding 2. Pull the lever sideways away 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.
  • Page 9: Installing Amd Athlon Cpu (Socket 462) Cooler Set

    4. Connect the fan to the power sup- ply connector provided on your mainboard. MSI Reminds You... Please apply some heat sink paste on top of CPU to dissipate the heat more effectively.
  • Page 10: Introduction To Ddr Sdram

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard 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 PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
  • Page 11: Ddr Dimm Module Combination

    2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.
  • Page 12: Power Supply

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.
  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: S-in 1394 Parallel (Optional) Port Mouse S-out Surrounding Keyboard USB Ports USB Ports COM A L-in L-out Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector ®...
  • Page 14: Keyboard Connector

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA...
  • Page 15: Serial Port Connector: Com A

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM A. The port is 16550A high speed communication ports that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.
  • Page 16: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard 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...
  • Page 17: Audio Port Connectors

    6-channel audio operation. Center/Subwoofer SPDIF-In Surrounding SPDIF-Out Line-Out Line-in MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, C-Media 9761 is provided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. 2-13...
  • Page 18: Floppy Disk Drive Connector: Fdd1

    MS-7015 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 MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard IEEE 1394 Connector: J9 The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allows you to connect optional IEEE 1394 ports. J9 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin)
  • Page 21: Power Saving Switch Connector: Jslp1

    Hardware Setup Power Saving Switch Connector: JSLP1 Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Press the switch once to have the system entered the Sleep/Suspend state. Press any key to wake up the system. JSLP1 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 &...
  • Page 22 MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Joystick/Game Connector: J7 (Optional) You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. J7 Pin Definition Description Description FVCC5 (power) Key pin Audio Connector: JVEDIO1 This connector allows you to connect to a TV Tuner Card.
  • Page 23: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaudio1

    Left channel audio signal to front panel AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel 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 24: Clear Cmos Jumper: Jbat1

    MS-7015 M-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. 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.
  • Page 25 Hardware Setup FSB Clock Jumper: SW1, SW2 These two jumpers provide 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz, and 200MHz Front Side Bus frequency selection for overclocking purpose. FSB = 100MHz FSB = 133MHz FSB = 166MHz FSB = 200MHz 2-21...
  • Page 26: Agp (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot

    MS-7015 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.
  • Page 27: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    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 INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2...

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