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MS-7058 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard CPUFAN1 COM P ort US B p ort JPW1 T: LAN j ack B: U SB p orts Intel 915P Line -I n L in e-Out Mi c T:R S-O ut M:C S -Ou t B:S PD I F Ou t...
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7058 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...
Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We 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.
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.
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7058 v1.X ATX mainboard. The MS-7058 v1.X ATX is based on Intel ® 915P and Intel ® ICH6 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ®...
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Getting Started ® Realtek 8100C - Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip. - Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s. - Compliance with PCI 2.2. - Supports ACPI Power Management. Audio ® Azalia link controller integrated in Intel ICH6 chipset. 8-channel audio codec CMedia CMI9880L. - Compliance with Azalia 1.X Spec.
L in e-O ut T:RS-O ut M:C S -Ou t B:SPD IF Ou t IDE1 PCI_E1 JBAT1 PCI_E2 ICH6/ ICH6R SYSFAN1 PCI_E3 PCI 1 JCD1 JLPC1 PCI 2 CM I 9880L PCI 3 JUSB2 J1394_2 JUSB1 JAUD1 JFP2 JFP1 MS-7058 v1.X ATX Mainboard...
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.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at- tached 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). Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.
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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard 12. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated 11. Push down the CPU hardly to install well into the socket, then remove the the CPU into the socket housing CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover frame.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR1 DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules which supports the memory size up to 2GB. Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR1 SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Memory Module Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. While using dual-channel DDR function, it is available for you to install memory modules with different sizes, which will run in “asymmetric mode”.
JPW1 Pin Definition SIGNAL JPW1 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.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: RS-Out L-In USB Ports CS-Out COM A L-Out SPDIF Out Serial Port Connector The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port. The 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 the connector.
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...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Audio Port Connectors The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
+12V +12V Sensor Control PWRFAN1 SYSFAN1 CPUFAN2 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN2 supports the fan control. ® 3. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel official website. 2-13...
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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 The mainboard has one 32-bit Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controller integrated in ICH6, which supports PIO & Bus Master operation modes and it can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives. IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
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. 2-15...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. JCD1 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel ®...
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (Optional) The mainboard provides three 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- J1394_1~J1394_3 Cable power Cable power Key (no pin)
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 . USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high- speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
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.
BIOS configuration. The orange PCI slot (PCI3) supports 2 masters, therefore it can also work as a communication slot. You may install the communication card on this slot, such as the wireless LAN PCI cards of MSI. PCI Slots 2-20...
Hardware Setup 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...
An error message appears on the screen during the system boot up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. MSI Reminds You... 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.Press <F11> key to enter the Boot menu.
The preset Optimal Defaults of the BIOS setup program provide optimal performance settings for all devices and the system. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
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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. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <+> or <-> keys to select the value you want in each item.
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BIOS Setup Device/Vendor/Size This item shows the information about the specified item. Read-only. LBA/Large Mode This item allows you to enable or disable the LBA (Logical Block Address, the logical block size in hard disk) mode. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled]. DMA Mode This item allows you to enable or disable the DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.
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These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy”...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings and the following related items to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS.
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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard I/O Devices Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnBoard Floppy Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it.
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BIOS Setup ATA/IDE Configuration (Enhanced) [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4] AHCI [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4] RAID [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4], [SATA support RAID 0 or 1] For the setting options of Configure SATA as, select [IDE] if you want to have SATA as IDE function. Select [AHCI] to allow the SATA to have Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) feature, which supports improved serial ATA disk performance with native command queuing &...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... 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].
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BIOS Setup w h e n y o u d i s a b l e t h e f u n c t i o n , b u t s y s t e m w i l l n e e d driver initialize...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
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BIOS Setup PCI Slot1 IRQ, PCI Slot2 IRQ, PCI Slot3 IRQ These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [12], [14], [15], [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically deter- mine the IRQ line for each PCI slot.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard H/W Monitor This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU Fan Failure Warning When enabled, the system will automatically monitor the CPU fan during boot-up. If it detects that the CPU fan is not rotating, the system will show an error message on the screen and halt the boot-up process.
Frequency Control The items in Cell Menu includes some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM and overclocking functions. MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock, Current DDR Memory Frequency These two items show the current clocks of CPU & DDR memory frequency. Read- only.
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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When 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.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard 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.
Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec Chapter 7. Introduction to CMI 9880L Audio Codec Introduction to CMI 9880L Audio Codec The motherboard comes with CMI9880L audio chip, which supports the brand new Azalia specification. In addition, C-Media designs a multi-stream function which allows the rear audio & front panel to play different audio sources simultaneously.
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Software Configuration To have your 4-/6-/8-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configu- ration in the C-Media software application. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom, and choose Open. Then the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration dialogue will appear. Click on the Main Setting tab to start the configuration of the audio.
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Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec Click on the icon and the Speaker Environment dialogue appears. Bass Enhancement: You may enable the Bass Enhancement option to enhance the bass signal effect Center/Bass Output Swap: Enabling this option will exchange the center/bass output channel.
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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard 4. DPS Mode: Disabled This part provides an advanced, amazing and considerate feature-dynami- cally adjustable multi-channel sound system no matter what listening appliance you are using and what application you are running. The default setting for DPS Mode is off, in which the hammer icon next to the DPS Mode and the 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER...
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Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec 5. DPS Mode: Enabled This part provides an advanced, amazing and considerate feature-dynami- cally adjustable multi-channel sound system no matter what listening appliance you are using and what application you are running. Click the hammer icon next to the DPS Mode and click the 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button, or click the 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button directly to enable this function, then all the speakers are available...
MS-7058 ATX Mainboard Smart Jack Here it indicates the audio output of each back panel jack. 1. Back Panel The audio configuration shown here should be identical to the audio jacks on your mainboard. Follow the indication on it to connect the audio output devices correctly.
Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec Effect From this part, you may choose the sound effect you like, such as environ- ment effects, environment sizes and equalizers. You may also define your own equalizers and save them for the future usage. Information In this tab it provides some information about the Azalia Audio Configuration utility, including 3D Audio Engine, Audio Codec, Audio Driver Version, Audio Controller...
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