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Mainboard MS21, MS21L 

 

Version Marks

Version above:
with network option (Realtek-Chip)

Version below:
without network option

The version can also be identified by the serial number on the packaging or on the bottom of the plate:
"MS21N" - is the network version!

Specification

  • Chipset
    SiS730S for 100MHz max. BUS
  • Socket A CPU support
    supports the following 462Pin socket A processors: 
    AMD Athlon Thunderbird with 200MHz FSB: 650 ... 1400 MHz
    AMD Duron with 200MHz FSB: 550 ... 950 MHz
    AMD Morgan with 200MHz FSB up 1,3 GHz only as of BOM 13 (white sticker)
    Automatic adjustment of CPU Vcore voltage
  • Integrated 3D-Graphics accelerator:
    SiS300 128Bit-2D/3D-Graphics accelerator integrated on chipset
    uses up to 64MB Shared Memory (Part of the main memory)
    supports Motion Compensation for hardware-accelerated DVD-play
    supports 1920x1440 resolution in TrueColor at 85Hz screen refreshing rate
  • Expansion slots
    1 x A.G.P. (4X mode), 3,3V
    2 x 32 Bit PCI (both busmaster)
    1 x AMR (Audio Modem Riser)
    1 x CNR (Communication Network Riser)
    Remark: the AGP slot only supports graphics cards with NVidia chipset
  • Onboard IDE Controller
    2 channel Enhanced PCI IDE
    for up to 4 IDE devices
    supports up to UltraDMA/100
    with ATA-100 cable 
  • Only MS21L (also: MS21-2 or MS21N): Integrated Network-Function
    Realtek RTL8139C Fast Ethernet Controller mit MAC Interface
    supports 10/100MBit with RJ45 connector(bracket adapter in delivery)
  • Hardware monitoring
    for voltage, temperature and fan revolution
  • Further Interfaces
    Backpanel
    (Connectors on the back of the mainboard)
    1 x VGA
    1 x PS/2-Mouse
    1 x PS/2-Keyboard
    2 x USB (four further onboard)
    MS21L only : 1 x RJ45 Network connector
    1 x Parallel (SSP/EPP/ECP)
    1 x Serial (16550 compatible, Fifo)
    Audio: line-in/out, microphone, Midi/gameport
    Onboard (More connectors on the mainboard)
    1 x Floppy drive (for 2 floppy drives up to 2,88 MB)
    1 x Infrared (COM2 can be used for infrared communication, IrDA-adapter not included in delivery)
    1 x WOL (Wake on Lan = Power on via network)
    1 x WOM (Wake on Modem = Power on via modem)
    4 x USB (additional)
    2 x CD-Audio-in
    2 x 12V-connectors for fans (CPU, AGP)
  • Memory
    2 x 168-Pin DIMM-Sockel
    for up to 1 GB SDRAM PC100/133 memory 
    with sizes of 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB
    Asynchronic operation for CPU/memory possible, e.g. 100/133 or 133/100MHz
  • Soundfunction
    Software-Audio with AC'97 2.1 conforming CODEC onboard
  • Power Management
    Power saving modes: Doze, Standby and Suspend
    ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
    supports Suspend to RAM
    Power on via modem, timer, network, PCI-card
    On/Off button with two functions: Suspend mode/ soft off
  • BIOS
    2 MBit Flash EPROM with AWARD Bios
  • Form Factor
    ATX: 24,4 x 22 cm

 


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