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... the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Make sure the voltage of purchase or local distributor. If any of breakage...
... the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Make sure the voltage of purchase or local distributor. If any of breakage...
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... History ...iii Safety Instructions ...iv Technical Support ...iv Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/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...
... History ...iii Safety Instructions ...iv Technical Support ...iv Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/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...
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... visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports DDR266/333/400 memory interface. Supports AGP 8X/4X interface. - h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface). h Supports up to 150MB/sec transfer rate. - I/O APIC. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications...
... visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports DDR266/333/400 memory interface. Supports AGP 8X/4X interface. - h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface). h Supports up to 150MB/sec transfer rate. - I/O APIC. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications...
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... Realtek 8110S) auto-negotiation operation. - LAN (Optional) h Realtek® 8110S/8100C Dual layout. - Mounting h 6 mounting holes. 1-3 Supports ACPI Power Management. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 29.5 cm (L) x 21.0 cm (W). BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard ...AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals includes: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port COM1 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 Line-In/...
... Realtek 8110S) auto-negotiation operation. - LAN (Optional) h Realtek® 8110S/8100C Dual layout. - Mounting h 6 mounting holes. 1-3 Supports ACPI Power Management. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 29.5 cm (L) x 21.0 cm (W). BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard ...AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals includes: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port COM1 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 Line-In/...
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...Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package. If you are able to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/... 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... However, please make sure your dealer to prevent overheating. Overheating Overheating will...
...Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package. If you are able to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/... 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... However, please make sure your dealer to prevent overheating. Overheating Overheating will...
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...be installed. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. memory 2GB. For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM... 2.5 volts as opposed to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. memory 3GB. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM ...
...be installed. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. memory 2GB. For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM... 2.5 volts as opposed to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. memory 3GB. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM ...
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...2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300 (and up) watt is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 2-9... To connect to ensure that all components are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that no damage will be caused.
...2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300 (and up) watt is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 2-9... To connect to ensure that all components are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that no damage will be caused.
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A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
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...has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to take note that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. GND +12V Sensor CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor ...SYSFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CD-In Connector: CD1 The connector is Ground and should be connected to the +12V...
...has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to take note that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. GND +12V Sensor CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor ...SYSFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CD-In Connector: CD1 The connector is Ground and should be connected to the +12V...
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... DMA 33/66/100 function. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. MSI Reminds You... These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to Slave mode...
... DMA 33/66/100 function. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. MSI Reminds You... These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to Slave mode...
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Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Otherwise, the loss of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. SATA2 7 1 SATA1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 TXN 5 RXN 7 GND ... cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to 1 hard disk drive. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16 Please do not...
Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Otherwise, the loss of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. SATA2 7 1 SATA1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 TXN 5 RXN 7 GND ... cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to 1 hard disk drive. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16 Please do not...
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To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you to connect a S-Bracket for 4-channel audio output. The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only. 2 12 1 11 JSP1 JSP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 3 SPDFO S/PDIF output 4 (No Pin) 5 GND Ground 6 ...
To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you to connect a S-Bracket for 4-channel audio output. The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only. 2 12 1 11 JSP1 JSP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 3 SPDFO S/PDIF output 4 (No Pin) 5 GND Ground 6 ...
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... integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JDB1 Depending...
... integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JDB1 Depending...
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The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the graphics controller to the PCI bus ... to insert the communcation card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to meet your needs. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the...
The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the graphics controller to the PCI bus ... to insert the communcation card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to meet your needs. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the...
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...special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for power management. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for integrated peripherals. Power ... for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
...special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for power management. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for integrated peripherals. Power ... for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
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....intel.com/info/hyperthreading 3-9 A password prompt appears every time when the computer is going to fail to predict hard disk failure. MSI Reminds You... puter system requires ALL of AMIBIOS password protection that monitors your disk status to a safe place before the hard disk becomes... when end users try to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. BIOS Setup S.M.A.R.T. for your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or the unreliability and instability may occur. BootUp Num-Lock Toggle between [On] or [Off] to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self...
....intel.com/info/hyperthreading 3-9 A password prompt appears every time when the computer is going to fail to predict hard disk failure. MSI Reminds You... puter system requires ALL of AMIBIOS password protection that monitors your disk status to a safe place before the hard disk becomes... when end users try to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. BIOS Setup S.M.A.R.T. for your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or the unreliability and instability may occur. BootUp Num-Lock Toggle between [On] or [Off] to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self...
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...used for faster system performance. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: [...Interrupt Controller). Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the ROM area can be used to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Settings are not only copied to RAM. The contents of specified ROM are described below:...
...used for faster system performance. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: [...Interrupt Controller). Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the ROM area can be used to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Settings are not only copied to RAM. The contents of specified ROM are described below:...
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...memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power ...saving modes for ACPI function. Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA ...
...memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power ...saving modes for ACPI function. Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA ...
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... the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the south bridge is used to use all the available IRQs. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if your need to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Set to [Disabled] only if you may use the traditional 14 and... 15 IRQs, while [Native Mode] means you want to determine how the RAID controller on the motherboard you buy. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip ATA(s) Operate Mode This setting allows...
... the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the south bridge is used to use all the available IRQs. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if your need to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Set to [Disabled] only if you may use the traditional 14 and... 15 IRQs, while [Native Mode] means you want to determine how the RAID controller on the motherboard you buy. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip ATA(s) Operate Mode This setting allows...