MSI GF615M-P33 V2 Motherboard User Manual

MSI GF615M-P33 V2 Motherboard

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.

  • Notice 1
    The changes or modifications not expressly approved 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 to comply with the emission limits.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Part Number

G52-75971X9

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Safety Instructions

• Always read the safety instructions carefully.
• Keep this User 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 protecting the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjusted properly to 11 0/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
• Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
• Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
• All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
• Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
• If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
  • The power cord or plug is damaged.
  • Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
  • The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
  • The equipment does not work well or you can not get it to work according to the User Manual.
  • The equipment has dropped and is damaged.
  • The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
• Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, a storage temperature above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the equipment.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

WEEE Statement

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that…

Under the European Union (“EU ”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take-back requirements at the end of the life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the

EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

Getting start

Thank you for choosing the GF615M-P43/ NF725GM-P43/ GF615M-P33 V2/ NF725GM-P33/ GF615M-P31 V2/ NF725GM-P31 series (MS-7597 v2.x) Micro-ATX mainboard. This series is designed based on NVIDIA® Geforce 7025 & nForce 630a chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Phenom™ AM3 processor, this series delivers a high-performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Layout

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor Support:

• Supports AMD® Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron processors in the AM3 package.
  • For the latest information about CPU compatibility, please visit MSI CPU Compatibility

HyperTransport:

• HyperTransport 1.0

Chipset:

• NVIDIA ® Geforce 7025 & nForce 630a chipset

Memory Support:

• DD R3 800/ 1066/ 1333 SDRAM (total Max. 16GB)
• 2 DD R3 DIMMs (240pin/ 1.5V)
  • For more information on compatible components, please visit the MSI Test Report

LAN:

• Supports 10/100/1000 LAN by Realtek® RTL8111E (GF615M-P43/ NF725GM-P43/ GF615M-P33 V2/ NF725GM-P33)
• Supports 10/100 LAN by Realtek® RTL8105E (GF615M-P31 V2/ NF725GM-P31)

Audio:

• Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC887
• Supports 7.1 channels audio out
• Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

IDE:

• 1 IDE port
• Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133, PIO & Bus Master operation mode

SATA:

• 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by NVIDIA ® Geforce 7025 & nForce 630a

RAIDS:

• ATA1 ~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10

Back Panel:

• 1 PS/2 mouse port
• 1 PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 COM port
• 1 VGA port
• 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
• 1 LAN jack
• 4 USB 2.0 Ports
• 3 flexible audio jacks

On-Board Connectors:

• 2 USB 2.0 connectors
• 1 S/PDIF-Out connector
• 1 Front Panel Audio connector
• 1 TPM connector
• 1 Chassis Intrusion Connector

Slots:

• 1 PCIe 1.0 x16 slot
• 1 PCIe 1.0 x1 slot
• 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

Form Factor:

• Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 20.5 cm)

Mounting:

• 6 mounting holes

If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you can search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.php

Screw Holes

When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of the screw holes on the mainboard are shown below.

Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on the chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.

Important

• To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuit and chassis or unnecessary standoffs mounted on the chassis is prohibited.
• Please make sure there are no metal components placed on the mainboard or within the chassis that may cause a short circuit of the mainboard.

REAR PANEL

The rear panel provides the following connectors:

HARDWARE SETUP

CPU and cooler Installation for AM3

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached to the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on the CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.

Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause damage to your CPU & mainboard.

1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation.
3. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damage to your mainboard.
4. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.
5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first.
6. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift it.
7. Fasten down the lever.
8. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

IMPORTANT

• The Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for Socket AM3 CPUs only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.
• While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.

Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.
3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.

IMPORTANT

• In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.
• To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

ATX 4-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2

This 4-pin power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

IDE Connector: IDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and other ID devices.

IMPORTANT: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives to cable select mode or separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ 4

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.

IMPORTANT: Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1

This connector is used to connect the S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2

This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and the like.

TPM Module Connector: JTPM1

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module. Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.

IMPORTANT: You can clear CMOS by shorting 1-2 pins while the system is off, then open it. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

USB power Jumper: JUSB_PW1, JUSB_PW2

These jumpers are used to select USB ports powered by VCC5 or 5VSB. Set to 5VSB if you want them to provide power in standby mode.

IMPORTANT: If you set the jumper to 5VSB, the power supply must be able to provide at least 2A currents.

LAN, Front Audio EuP Jumper: JLAN_PW1, JAUD_PW1

EuP(Energy-using Products) is a standard for reducing power consumption in standby mode. These jumpers are used to enable/ disable the EuP function of the LAN jack and the front audio connector.

IMPORTANT: If you set the jumper to EuP, the Wake-on-LAN function will be disabled under the S3, S4, and S5 states.

PCIE Slot

The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card.

PCI Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches, or BIOS configuration.

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

When adding or removing expansion cards, make the IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:

BIOS SETUP

Power on the computer and the system will start the POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press the key to enter Setup.

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing ,