MSI MS-7043 User manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in

which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’NSTALLATION AVAN T DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7043

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

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

G52-M7043X4

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.1Multi-lingual version for PCB 1.x March 2004

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not

cover the openings.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the

power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:

-The power cord or plug is damaged.

-Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

-The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

-The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User Manual.

-The equipment has dropped and damaged.

-The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may

damage the equipment.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the MS-7043 (PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V) v1.X ATX mainboards.

The MS-7043 series are superior computer mainboards based on VIA®PT880/PT800/P4X533

Northbridge & VT8237 Southbridgefor optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®

Pentium®4 processors in 478 pin package, the MS-7043 series deliver a high performance and

professional desktop platform solution.

Specifications

CPU

lSupports Intel®P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors

lFSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800 (for PT880/PT800 only) MHz

lSupports up to 3.4GHz or higher speed (Please refer to the latest online news at

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)

Chipset

lVIA®PT880 chipset (for PT880 Neo-V)

-Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz

-Supports AGP 8X interface

-Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface

lVIA®PT800 chipset (for PT8 Neo-V)

-Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz

-Supports AGP 8X interface

-Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface

lVIA®P4X533 chipset (for PX8 Neo-V)

-Supports FSB 533/400MHz

-Supports AGP 8X interface

-Supports DDR 333/266 memory interface

lVIA®VT8237 chipset

-High Bandwidth V-link Client controller

-Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC

-Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio

-Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller

-ACPI

-Supports Serial ATA

-Supports USB2.0

PT880 Neo-VMainMemory

lSupports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs

lSupports dual-channel memory

lSupports a maximum memory size up to 3GB

lSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM

PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-VMainMemory

lSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs

lSupportssingle-channel memory

lSupports a maximum memory size up to 2GB

lSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM

Slots

lOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot supports 8x/4x (AGP 3.0) at 1.5V (3.3V not supported)

lFive 32-bit Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)

Onboard IDE

lAn IDE controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237 chipset

-Supports IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation

modes

-Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives

Onboard Serial ATA (for PT880 Neo-V/PT8 Neo-V)

lSerial ATA/150 controller integrated in the VIA®VT8237chipset

-Up to 150MB/sec transfer rate

-Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives

USB Interface

l8 USB ports

-Controlled by VT8237 southbridge

-4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracket

On-Board Peripherals

lOn-Board Peripherals include:

-1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes

-1 serial port (COM A)

-1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

-8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4)

-1 RJ45 LAN jack

-1 D-Bracket2 pinheader (Optional)

-1 S-Bracket pinheader (Optional)

-1 Line-In / Line-Out /Mic

-1 Coaxial SPDIF out (Optional)

Audio

lAC97 link controller integrated in VT8237

lVIA®VT1617 6-channel audio codec

-Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec

-Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement

PT880 Neo-V LAN

lVIA®VT8237 integrated MAC

lVIA®VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller

PT8 Neo-V/PX8 Neo-V LAN

lVIA®VT8237 integrated MAC

lVIA®VT6103L 10/100 PHY

BIOS

lThe mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and

expansion cards of the board automatically

lThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your

mainboard specifications

Dimension

lATX Form Factor: 30.5cmx 20.4cm

Mounting

l6 standard mounting holes

Layout

BATT

MM3

M M

JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2

CPUFA1

SATA1

SATA2

JFP1

JDB1 JFP2

VIA

AudioCodec

VT1617

Winbond

W83697HF

VIA

Gigabit LAN

VT6122

BIOS

PCI 5

PCI 4

PCI 3

PCI 2

PCI 1 IDE 2

IDE 1

JPW1

Top:

Parallel Port

Bottom:

COM A

Top: Mouse

Bottom: Keyboard

T: LAN Jack

B: USB Ports

JCD1

D D1

AGP1

JBAT1

JUSB1

T: SPDIF Out

B: USB Ports

B: Mic

Line-In

Line-Out

VIA

VT8237

VIA

PT880

PT880 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

-VIA®PT880 Northbridge

-VIA®VT6122 Gigabit LAN

-2 Serial ATA connectors

-3 DDR DIMMs up to 3 GB

BATT

M M

JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2

CPUFA1

SATA1

SATA2

JFP1

JDB1 JFP2

VIA

AudioCodec

VT1617

Winbond

W83697HF

VIA

10/100 LAN

VT6103L

BIOS

PCI 5

PCI 4

PCI 3

PCI 2

PCI 1 IDE 2

IDE 1

JPW1

Top:

Parallel Port

Bottom:

COM A

Top: Mouse

Bottom: Keyboard

T: LAN Jack

B: USB Ports

JCD1

D D1

AGP1

JBAT1

JUSB1

T: SPDIF Out

B: USB Ports

B: Mic

Line-In

Line-Out

VIA

VT8237

VIA

PT800

PT8 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

-VIA®PT800 Northbridge

-VIA®VT6103L 10/100Mbps LAN

-2 Serial ATA connectors

-2 DDR DIMMs up to 2 GB

BATT

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

JAUD1 JSP1 JUSB2

ATX1

CPUFA1

JFP1

JDB1 JFP2

VI A

AudioCodec

VT1617

Winbond

W83697HF

VIA

10/100 LAN

VT6103L

BIOS

PCI 5

PCI 4

PCI 3

PCI 2

PCI 1 IDE 2

IDE 1

JPW1

Top:

Parallel Port

Bottom:

COMA

Top:Mouse

Bottom: Keyboard

T: LAN Jack

B: USB Ports

JCD1

FDD 1

AGP1

JBAT1

SOCKET 478

JUSB1

USBPorts

B: Mic

Line-In

Line-Out

VIA

VT8237

VIA

P4X533

PX8 Neo-V (MS-7043 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

- VIA® P4X533 Northbridge

- VIA® VT6103L 10/100Mbps LAN

- 2 DDR DIMMs up to 2 GB

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