Ms-7829 Motherboard Manual Repack
Finding the Manual
MSI MS-7829
The is a micro-ATX motherboard primarily designed for Intel’s 4th generation (Haswell) processors, using the H81 chipset . It was commonly found in pre-built systems such as the MSI Nightblade series and some OEM desktops. This article consolidates the key information typically covered in its official user manual, including layout, jumper settings, BIOS configuration, and troubleshooting.
The MS-7829 often hides the CMOS battery under a PCIe slot or behind a shroud. The manual shows its exact location. More importantly, it reveals which jumper (usually "CLR_CMOS" or "JBAT1") to short to reset a forgotten BIOS password or fix overclocking instability. ms-7829 motherboard manual
Procedure:
- CPU Socket: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel H81, B85, or H87 (varies by revision – check the silkscreen on the board)
- RAM Support: 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots (max 16GB, 1600MHz)
- Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe x16, 1-2 x PCIe x1, possibly 1 x Legacy PCI
- Storage: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s
- Back Panel I/O: PS/2 keyboard/mouse, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, RJ45 LAN, 3 x Audio jacks