1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. Getting StartedGetting StartedThank you for choosing the MS-7187 v1.X Micro ATXmainboard. The MS-7187 v1.X mainboard is b

2-6 MS-7187 M-ATX Mainboard10. Align the holes on the mainboardwith the heatsink. Push down thecooler until its four clips getwedged into the holes of

2-7Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports thememory size up to 4GB.Since DDR2 modules are not interchangea

2-8 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardInstalling DDR2 Modules1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will onlyfit in the right ori

2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Beforeinserting the power supply connector, always make sur

2-10 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMIC-inLine-InBS-OutCOM PortLANC/S OutSS-OutLine-OutIEEE1394Port

2-11Hardware SetupIEEE1394 PortThe mainboard provides a rear IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 portconnects to IEEE1394 devices without external

2-12 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardAudio Port ConnectorsThis mainboard supports 8-channel audio operation. To have correct audiooperation, please connect the

2-13Hardware SetupParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallelport is a standard printe

2-14 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN,USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply

2-15Hardware SetupHard Disk Connector: IDE1The mainboard has one 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100controller that provides PIO mode 0~4,

1-2 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPU† Supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package.† Supports up to Penti

2-16 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardSerial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7R: SATA1~SATA4The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH7R which support

2-17Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect front panelaudio devices if available.

2-18 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardFront USB Connector: JUSB1/JUSB2The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers that are compliant with Intel®I/O Connectiv

2-19Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’sfunction. This section will explain how to change your m

2-20 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hard-ware lines over whi

1-3Getting Started- 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (Rear*4 / Front*4)- 1 RJ45 connector- 1 Rear 1394 port (6 Pins) / 1 Front 1394 port- 1 Coaxial SPDIF-Out / S

1-4 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutMS-7187 v1.X M-ATX MainboardBIOSBATT+JBAT1Top : mouse Bottom:keyboardTop: LAN JackBottom: USB ports Top :13

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. Hardware SetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, andexpansion cards, as well as how to setup t

2-2 MS-7187 M-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideJPW1, p.2-9CPU, p.2-3Back PanelI/O, p.2-10CPU_F1, p.2-14IDE1, p.2-15DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-7PCI slots,p.2-20

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboarduses a CPU socket called LGA775.

2-4 MS-7187 M-ATX Mainboard2.Remove the cap from lever hingeside (as the arrow shows).1.The CPU has a plastic cap on it toprotect the contact from dam

2-5Hardware Setup6.After confirming the CPU directionfor correct mating, put down theCPU in the socket housing frame.Be sure to grasp on the edge ofth