| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Proprietary / Mini-ITX (approx. 170x170mm, but with non-standard mounting holes) | | CPU Socket | LGA1150 | | Chipset | Intel H81 or B85 (varies by revision) | | Memory | 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots (Max 16GB, 1333/1600MHz, non-ECC) | | Expansion | 1 x PCIe x16 (v2.0), 1 x Mini-PCIe (for Wi-Fi) | | Storage | 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (often one used for HDD, one for optical drive) | | Rear I/O | HDMI, VGA, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, RJ45 LAN (Realtek), Audio jacks | | Power Connector | 4-pin ATX (P4) + 24-pin ATX (non-standard pinout may exist) |
The motherboard features a single . While the H81 chipset natively supports PCIe 2.0 speeds, it is completely backwards and forwards compatible with modern PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 dedicated graphics cards (GPUs) from NVIDIA and AMD. Storage Devices (SATA)
| Label | Function | Default Setting | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Clear CMOS | Short pins 2-3 for normal operation; move to 1-2 for 10 sec to clear. | | JCI1 | Chassis intrusion header | Leave open if no chassis switch. | | JFP1 | Front panel header (Power SW, HDD LED, Reset SW) | Pin 1-2: Power LED; Pin 3-4: Power SW; Pin 5-6: HDD LED; Pin 7-8: Reset SW. | | JUSB1/JUSB2 | USB 2.0 headers (9-pin) | Standard pinout. | ms-7829 motherboard manual
: Understanding the form factor (e.g., ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX) is crucial for case compatibility.
Use a jumper cap or a metal screwdriver tip to short the two pins together for 5–10 seconds. | Feature | Specification | | :--- |
1.0 Platform: Intel LGA1150
The MS-7829 motherboard represents a specific era of computing: the transition from older proprietary OEM designs to the more standardized components we see today. While finding a direct "MS-7829 Motherboard Manual" is challenging, the information is out there, primarily as part of the support documentation for the Acer and Gateway desktops that contained it. Storage Devices (SATA) | Label | Function |
The (Revision 1.1) is an OEM motherboard manufactured by MSI for Acer systems, specifically used in desktop models like the Acer Predator G3-605 and Veriton M4630G . It is based on the Intel B85 (Lynx Point) chipset and supports 4th Gen Intel Haswell processors. Key Specifications & Features Processor Support: Intel Haswell (LGA 1150 socket). Chipset: Intel B85. Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot. 3x PCIe x1 slots. Memory: 4x DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of RAM. Storage/I/O: SATA 6Gb/s ports for high-speed storage. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectors. Video Outputs: Integrated HDMI and DisplayPort (DP).
Push down on the plastic clips at the ends of the DIMM slots.
Provides dedicated power to the CPU. The system will not boot if this is disconnected. Front Panel Header (JFP1)
Gently lay the CPU into the socket and lower the lever to lock it. 3.2 Installing RAM