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Motherboard specifications table
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Motherboard description
  • Motherboard manufacturer's name: MSI MS-7548
  • HP/Compaq name: Aspen-GL8E
CPU/Processor
  • Socket AM2+ supports AM2, AM2+ processors
  • Memory support is limited to DDR2 modules
  • Supports the following processors:
    • Athlon X2 BE-2xxx (Brisbane core, AM2)
    • Athlon 64 X2 up to 6000+ with Dual Core technology (Brisbane core, AM2)
    • Athlon 64 X2 up to 6000+ with Dual Core technology (Windsor core)
    • AMD Phenom Triple-Core up to 8xxx series (Toliman core, AM2+)
    • AMD Phenom Quad-Core up to 9950 (Agena core, AM2+)
Front-side bus (FSB) (Processor Dependent)
  • Up to 5200MT/s (5.2 GT/s) when using compatible AM2+ or AM3 processor
Chipset
  • AMD 780G
BIOS features
  • Keyboard combination used to enter BIOS: F10
  • System BIOS core brand: Award
Form factor
  • Micro-ATX: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
Memory
  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Four DDR2 SO-DIMM (240-pin) sockets
  • Supported DIMM types:
    • PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
    • PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
  • Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
  • Supports 4GB DDR2 DIMMs
  • Supports up to 16 GB on 64-bit PCs
  • Supports up to 4 GB* on 32-bit PCs


NOTE: *Actual available memory may be less
Expansion slots
  • One PCI Express x16 graphics (for a graphics card)
  • Three PCI Express x1 (for cards such as network, sound, tv-tuner)
Video graphics
  • Integrated graphics using ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 (Supports DirectX® 10)
  • Supports concurrent use of dual displays connected to onboard DVI-D and VGA connectors.
  • Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards as independent graphics adapters.*


NOTE: *Either integrated graphics or a discrete graphics card are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently..
Serial ATA
  • Six SATA connectors:


  • Supports 1 SATA-150 or SATA-300 disk drive on each SATA connector
  • Speed up to 3.0Gb/sec or 1.5Gb/sec, complying with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 specifications


NOTE: The faster rate of 3.0Gb/sec requires that both the hard drive and the motherboard support it. If one or the other does not support 3.0 Gb/sec, the system negotiates down to the slower 1.5 Gb/sec.
RAIDReady to use.
  • Starting Spring09, CTO models in North America may be configured for:
    • RAID pass-through
    • RAID 0
    • RAID 1
  • For all other regions, this motherboard ships in RAID Pass-Through mode. This means it is ready to be configured for RAID 0 or RAID 1.
  • RAID modes supported:
    • RAID 0
    • RAID 1
Onboard audio
  • Audio CODEC: Realtek ALC888S
  • High Definition 8 channel audio
  • Supports one S/PDIF digital connection
Onboard LAN
  • PCI Realtek RTL8111C 10/100/1000 Mbps
Onboard USB
  • USB 2.0
  • Twelve ports total
    • Four connectors on back panel
    • Six headers on motherboard support eight additional ports/devices


NOTE: Some USB ports may not be available externally for customer use. For more information, see model specifications.
Onboard 1394
  • Type: IEEE 1394a 400Mb/s
  • JMicron JMB381 (or equivalent) controller chip
  • Two ports total
  • One port on back panel
  • One header on motherboard supporting one additional port/device
Back panel I/0Listed in physical order from left to right:

  • One PS/2 mouse port (green)
  • One PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
  • One Coaxial S/PDIF out port
  • One VGA port
  • One DVI port
  • Four USB 2.0
  • One IEEE 1394a
  • One RJ-45 networking port
  • Six audio ports support 8-channel audio:
    • Line-in (light blue)
    • Microphone-in (pink)
    • Line-out (lime)
    • Center/Subwoofer-out (yellow-orange)
    • Side speaker-out (gray)
    • Rear speaker-out (black)
Internal connectors
  • One 24-pin ATX power connector
  • One 4-pin ATX power connector
  • Six SATA connectors
  • One floppy drive connector
  • Two 12V fan connectors for CPU fan and chassis fan
  • One 9-pin header for power button, reset button, power LED, and HDD LED
  • One S/PDIF digital audio output header
  • One front line input connector
  • One 9-pin audio header for headphone-out and microphone-in (yellow, Vista capable, requires matching front audio jack module)
  • 6 USB 2.0 headers
  • One 1394a header
  • One SPI (ROM programming) connector
  • One jumper for resetting BIOS settings
  • One jumper to disable BIOS password checking
NOTE: Motherboard specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Motherboard layout and photos
Figure 1: layout
Figure 2: Photograph
Figure 3: Backplate
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2 - S/PDIF coaxial out port. This port connects an external audio device with coaxial cable connectors.
3 - Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
4 - IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
5 - LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
6 - Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
7 - Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
8 - Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
9 - Line Out port (lime). This port connects to headphones or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speakers Out.
10 - Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
11 - Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
12 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13 - DVI port. DVI is a standard for connecting computers to digital monitors and provides a pure digital video signal to a digital flat-panel display or projector.
14 - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Clearing the CMOS settings
CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has a jumper to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
To clear CMOS, follow these steps:
  1. Temporarily set jumper CLEAR_CMOS to pins 2-3
  2. Wait 5-10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 1-2.
  3. When you start the PC you will need to enter BIOS setup to reset any custom BIOS settings
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Clearing the BIOS password
The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes. If you have forgotten your password you may disable password checking.
To erase the BIOS password follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2. Locate the jumper labeled CLEAR_PWD.
  3. Move the jumper CLEAR_PW to pins 2-3.
  4. Plug in the power cord and turn ON the computer.
  5. Hold down the F10 key during the startup process and enter BIOS setup to change or clear the password.
  6. After changing or clearing the BIOS passwords, remember to reset the jumper to pins 1-2.
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