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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.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel
®
and Pentium
®
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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marks of AMD Corporation.
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®
/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows
®
98/2000/NT/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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®
is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award
®
is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI
®
is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release September 2008
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and
other information.
Contact our technical staff at http://ocss.msi.com.tw.
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s 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 equip-
ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore 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 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’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR-
AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60
0
C (140
0
F), 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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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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 in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D ’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-9818
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.
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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1 Product Overview................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Block Diagram.......................................................................................................1-4
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-5
Board Dimension..................................................................................................1-6
Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing........................................................................1-7
Power Consumption............................................................................................1-8
Safety Compliance & MTBF................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup....................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Memory.................................................................................................................2-3
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-4
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-6
Back Panel............................................................................................................2-7
Connector............................................................................................................2-9
Jumper................................................................................................................2-16
Slot......................................................................................................................2-17
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced............................................................................................................3-6
Boot....................................................................................................................3-19
Security..............................................................................................................3-21
Chipset...............................................................................................................3-22
Exit......................................................................................................................3-26
Chapter 4 System Resources.............................................................................4-1
Watch Dog Timer Setting.....................................................................................4-2
AMI POST Code...................................................................................................4-3
Resource List......................................................................................................4-7
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Product Overview
Chapter 1
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X)
Mini ITX mainboard from MSI.
Based on the innovative Intel
®
GM45 & ICH9M-E con-
trollers for optimal system efficiency, the IM-GM45 ac-
commodates the latest Intel
®
Penryn/Core 2 Duo/
Celeron M processors and supports two DDR2 667/
800MHz SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB
memory capacity.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
IM-GM45 can provide a high-performance solution for
today’s front-end and general purpose workstation, as
well as in the future.
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MS-9818 Mainboard
1-2
Mainboard Specifications
Processor
- Intel Penryn/Core 2 Duo/Celeron M CPU
- Supports 4-pin CPU fan pin-header with Fan Speed Control
- Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 667/800/1066MHz and up
FSB
- 667/800/1066MHz
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel GM45 chipset
- South Bridge: Intel ICH9M-E chipset
Memory
- Unbuffer Non-ECC DDR2 667/800 SDRAM (4GB Max)
- 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM slots (200-pin / 1.8V)
LAN
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82567LM & 82574L
Audio
- HDA Codec by Realtek
ALC888 7.1 channel
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs
- 6 watt amplifier
IDE
- 1 IDE port by JMicron JMB368
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
CF (Optional)
- 1 CF Type II socket (Master) by JMicron JMB368
SATA
- 4 SATA II ports by ICH9M-E
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s
- ICH9M-E supports RAID 0, 1
NOTE: The SATA4 port does not support RAID function.
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Product Overview
Connectors
Back Panel
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 RS-232/422/485 serial port
- 1 HDMI port
- 1 D-Sub VGA port
- 1 DVI port
- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 3 audio jacks
Onboard Connectors
- 1 front panel audio pinheader
- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)
- 4 RS-232 serial port connectors
- 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
- 1 S/PDIF-out pinheader
- 1 LVDS connector
- 1 amplifier connector
Slots
- 1 Mini PCI-E slot
- 1 PCI Express x1 slot
- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot
- 1 CF socket (optional)
Form Factor
- Mini ITX: 170mm x 170mm
Mounting
- 4 mounting holes
Environmental
Storage Environment
- Temperature: -20
o
C ~ 80
o
C
- Humidity: 5% ~ 90% non condensing
Operation Environment
- Temperature: 0
o
C ~ 60
o
C
- Humidity: 5% ~ 90% non condensing
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Product Overview
JAMP1
JSPD1
JAUD1
JUSB2
JUSB1
SATA2
SATA4
SATA1
IDE1
COM2
COM3
COM4
COM5
SYSFAN1
CPUFAN1
ATX1
J1
J2
SATA3
JFP1
PCI1
PCI_E1
DIMM1
DIMM2
JLVDS1
JSPI1
Audio
LAN
C
O
N
1
Top: Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
Top: LAN1 Jack
Bottom: USB Ports
Top: LAN2 Jack
Bottom: USB Ports
Top:
Serial Port
Bottom:
HDMI Port
Top:
VGA Port
Bottom:
DVI Port
T: Line-In
M: Line-Out
B: Mic-In
Intel
GM45
Intel
ICH9M-E
JMB368
CF1
LAN
IM-GM45 (MS-9818 v1.X) Mini ITX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
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Power Consumption
Current Current Current Current
+3.3V 0.700
A
0.720
A
0.700
A
0.69
A
+5V 1.540
A
1.620
A
2.970
A
2.62
A
+12V 0.390
A
2.530
A
1.400
A
0.56
A
+5VSB 56.00
mA
54.00
mA
56.00
mA
57.000
mA
-12V 42.00
mA
45.00
mA
36.00
mA
44.00
mA
Power line @115VoltsAC
0.170
A
0.470
A
0.310
A
0.40
A
TOTAL POWER 15.474
Watts
41.646
Watts
34.672
Watts
22.910
Watts
XcopyIdle Stress utility 3DMARK
+3.3V 0.64
A A A
+5V 1.36
A A A
+12V 0.42
A A A
+5VSB 52.000
mA
345.000
mA
218.000
mA
-12V 40.00
mA mA mA
Power line @115VoltsAC
0.20
A
63.00
mA
50.00
mA
TOTAL POWER 14.692
Watts
1.725
Watts
1.090
Watts
Current
S1 S3
Current
Soft Off
Current
Component Description
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2G CPU
Memory Transcend 667MHz DDR2 1GB
Add-On VGA NA
Hard Disk Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional SP2
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Product Overview
MTBF - Reliability Prediction
Safety Compliance & MTBF
Calculation Model
Operation
Temperature (°C)
Operating
Environment
Duty Cycle MTBF(hr.)
Telcordia Issue 1 35
GF, GU –Ground Fixed,
Uncontrolled
13,575.994631
73,659
Certification Title of standard
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class BProduct family standard
EN 6100-3-2:2000 Class D
Limits for harmonic current
emission
EN 6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001
Limitation of voltage
fluctuation and flicker in low-
voltage supply system
ImmunityEN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 Product family standard
BSMI
C-Tick
CE
RFI
VCCI
VCCI V-3:2004, Class B
VCCI V-4:2004, Class B
Standard number
FCC
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004
CNS 13438 乙類(1997年版)
FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2005 Class B
CISPR 22: 2005
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components.
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MS-9818 Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
SYSFAN1, p.2-12
CPU, p.2-4
DIMM Slots, p.2-3
IDE1, p.2-9
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-7
CPUFAN1, p.2-12
JLVDS1,
p.2-13
J2, p.2-16
CON1, p.2-17
JFP1, p.2-12
PCI_E1, p.2-17
SATA1~4,
p.2-10
JSPI1, p.2-15
JSPD1, p.2-10
COM2~5, p.2-15
PCI1, p.2-17
JUSB1~2, p.2-14
JAMP1, p.2-11
ATX1, p.2-6
J1, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-11
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