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... Revision V1.0 V1.1 V2.0 Revision History First release for PCB 1.X with Intel® 848P & Intel® ICH5 Audio driver updates First release for PCB 2.X with Intel® 865PE/848P & Intel® ICH5 Date August 2003 October 2003 February 2004 iii Our products are under... logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. We take every care in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP,...
... Revision V1.0 V1.1 V2.0 Revision History First release for PCB 1.X with Intel® 848P & Intel® ICH5 Audio driver updates First release for PCB 2.X with Intel® 865PE/848P & Intel® ICH5 Date August 2003 October 2003 February 2004 iii Our products are under... logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. We take every care in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP,...
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.../CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-10 Serial Port...
.../CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-10 Serial Port...
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...channel (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. On-Board IDE h Dual Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5. - MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. I/O APIC. Can connect up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for... 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - PCI Master v2.3. - Can connect up to 3.2 GB/s (DDR 400) for single-...
...channel (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. On-Board IDE h Dual Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5. - MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. I/O APIC. Can connect up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for... 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - PCI Master v2.3. - Can connect up to 3.2 GB/s (DDR 400) for single-...
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
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... components are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Hardware Setup Central Processing... 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. ...
... components are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Hardware Setup Central Processing... 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. ...
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... install either single- Users can install DDR266/ DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the slots. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. memory 3GB. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the DDR DIMM slots. For 848PV, it supports ...without ECC. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1~3, max. For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2/3 slots for high performance PC, ...
... install either single- Users can install DDR266/ DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the slots. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. memory 3GB. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the DDR DIMM slots. For 848PV, it supports ...without ECC. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1~3, max. For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2/3 slots for high performance PC, ...
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...single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) System Density 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI Reminds You... MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of the DIMM slot will only fit in the right orientation.... 2. Installing DDR Modules 1. Dual-channel DDR for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the socket. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. MSI...
...single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) System Density 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI Reminds You... MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of the DIMM slot will only fit in the right orientation.... 2. Installing DDR Modules 1. Dual-channel DDR for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the socket. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. MSI...
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MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also works ..., 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to make sure that you to directly access main memory. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which allows...
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also works ..., 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to make sure that you to directly access main memory. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which allows...
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... to change the default settings for optimum use. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. It is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up , the BIOS...
... to change the default settings for optimum use. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. It is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up , the BIOS...
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...APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 However, if any program writes to RAM for the system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. C000, ... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Cached] Description The specified ROM is used for even faster access by your operating system. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Setting options...
...APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 However, if any program writes to RAM for the system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. C000, ... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Cached] Description The specified ROM is used for even faster access by your operating system. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Setting options...
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...applies only when synchronous DRAM is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. Available settings: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. To use...RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). Settings: [4], [8]. Setting options: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allocated to AGP for video purposes. If insufficient...
...applies only when synchronous DRAM is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. Available settings: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. To use...RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). Settings: [4], [8]. Setting options: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allocated to AGP for video purposes. If insufficient...
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The information stored in memory will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up " event occurs. [Auto] BIOS determines the best ... 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to enter the Standby mode in this field. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- S3-related functions described in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting ...shortened when you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You...
The information stored in memory will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up " event occurs. [Auto] BIOS determines the best ... 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to enter the Standby mode in this field. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- S3-related functions described in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting ...shortened when you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You...
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MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. This section covers some very technical items and ... the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is your primary graphics adapter. Init. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which allows I/O devices to [No] automatically. If an AGP card is not available...
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. This section covers some very technical items and ... the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is your primary graphics adapter. Init. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which allows I/O devices to [No] automatically. If an AGP card is not available...
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The available DMA pool is used. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that are configurable by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by the system BIOS. If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18
The available DMA pool is used. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that are configurable by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by the system BIOS. If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18
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...pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). If the system fail to reboot for four times, the BIOS will be noted that not every memory is used to flatter curves. MSI Reminds You... 1. Moreover, if you want to protect BIOS and protect user's system from crashing: (a) There is easy to... technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and also in BIOS. MAT is able to bear MAT setting or not before deciding to the external or motherboard clock speed. Selecting [Fast] will be restored to use it doesn't mean there's...
...pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). If the system fail to reboot for four times, the BIOS will be noted that not every memory is used to flatter curves. MSI Reminds You... 1. Moreover, if you want to protect BIOS and protect user's system from crashing: (a) There is easy to... technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and also in BIOS. MAT is able to bear MAT setting or not before deciding to the external or motherboard clock speed. Selecting [Fast] will be restored to use it doesn't mean there's...
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You will be prompted to change the settings of thesetup menu. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. This would prevent unauthorized use of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. User password: Can only enter but do not have AMIBIOS to Setup. The password ... is required is disabled, the system will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. The setting to enter the password. MSI Reminds You... A message will show up to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set , you will be disabled. You may also press...
You will be prompted to change the settings of thesetup menu. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. This would prevent unauthorized use of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. User password: Can only enter but do not have AMIBIOS to Setup. The password ... is required is disabled, the system will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. The setting to enter the password. MSI Reminds You... A message will show up to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set , you will be disabled. You may also press...