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....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 PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA... care in the preparation of this document is given as to make changes without notice. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
....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 PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA... care in the preparation of this document is given as to make changes without notice. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
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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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...DDR 400) for dual-channel mode (for Northwood only) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Can connect up to four Ultra... (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only) DDR 266/333/400 (based on the North Bridge integrated. h Supports Dual-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...
...DDR 400) for dual-channel mode (for Northwood only) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Can connect up to four Ultra... (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only) DDR 266/333/400 (based on the North Bridge integrated. h Supports Dual-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...
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1
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... speed = 200MHz = 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... Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. If you are able to operate beyond product specifications...
... speed = 200MHz = 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... Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. If you are able to operate beyond product specifications...
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... twice per cycle. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the DDR DIMM slots. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the.... memory 2GB. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to meet their own needs. or double-sided modules to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1...
... twice per cycle. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the DDR DIMM slots. For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the.... memory 2GB. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to meet their own needs. or double-sided modules to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1...
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... memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. The module will work respectively for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the table above. You can work as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) System Density 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI...module is deeply inserted in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Volt Notch 2-8 Then push it in until the golden finger on the center of module. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of the...
... memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. The module will work respectively for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the table above. You can work as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) System Density 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI...module is deeply inserted in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Volt Notch 2-8 Then push it in until the golden finger on the center of module. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of the...
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... Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to make sure that you to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as... interface specification designed for the expansion card to meet your needs. PCI Slots PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of 3D graphics. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
... Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to make sure that you to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as... interface specification designed for the expansion card to meet your needs. PCI Slots PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of 3D graphics. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
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MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. Therefore, the description may need to configure the system for reference only. 2. While booting up , and requests you to run ... the BIOS version. 091096 refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); It is usually in this BIOS is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for optimum use. The items under each BIOS category described in...
MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. Therefore, the description may need to configure the system for reference only. 2. While booting up , and requests you to run ... the BIOS version. 091096 refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); It is usually in this BIOS is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for optimum use. The items under each BIOS category described in...
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...system error may result. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be written to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the operating system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. You need to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Due to compliance... Controller). Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for the system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
...system error may result. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be written to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the operating system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. You need to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Due to compliance... Controller). Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for the system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
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... you need to define the burst length, which is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to graphics memory address space. To use the feature, you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to set the size of Burst... how much system RAM can be allocated to CAS# Delay When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are forwarded to retain data. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to be accessed after the first address...
... you need to define the burst length, which is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to graphics memory address space. To use the feature, you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to set the size of Burst... how much system RAM can be allocated to CAS# Delay When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are forwarded to retain data. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to be accessed after the first address...
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...disable the function, but system will be used to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 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 automatically. Re-Call ... may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3 sleep state. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this field. The system resume time is shortened when you can choose to enter...
...disable the function, but system will be used to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 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 automatically. Re-Call ... may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3 sleep state. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this field. The system resume time is shortened when you can choose to enter...
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Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set the setting of the item back to [No] automatically. Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system...which allows I/O devices to [Yes], the system will initialize the onboard VGA device. [AGP/PCI] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. When the item is not available, it will...
Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set the setting of the item back to [No] automatically. Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system...which allows I/O devices to [Yes], the system will initialize the onboard VGA device. [AGP/PCI] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. When the item is not available, it will...
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If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18 The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by the system BIOS. 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 assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM.
If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18 The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by the system BIOS. 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 assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM.
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...allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration technology) function of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. Meanwhile, for security reason, there are : PSB 400: [100-355MHz] PSB 533: [133-500MHz] PSB 800: [200-500MHz] Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme ... please switch back to the Default value ([Normal]). We recommend you should set MAT as [Normal]. 2. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-25 MSI Reminds You... 1. If your system reboot for four times, the BIOS will be noted that is easy to conduct FSB overclocking, you to check...
...allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration technology) function of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. Meanwhile, for security reason, there are : PSB 400: [100-355MHz] PSB 533: [133-500MHz] PSB 800: [200-500MHz] Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme ... please switch back to the Default value ([Normal]). We recommend you should set MAT as [Normal]. 2. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-25 MSI Reminds You... 1. If your system reboot for four times, the BIOS will be noted that is easy to conduct FSB overclocking, you to check...
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... any part of your computer. The password typed now will be prompted to enter the password. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. This would prevent unauthorized use of thesetup menu. If set password, just press when you are prompted to confirm the password. You ...will boot and you can also have the right to six characters in length, and press . MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. A message will show...
... any part of your computer. The password typed now will be prompted to enter the password. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. This would prevent unauthorized use of thesetup menu. If set password, just press when you are prompted to confirm the password. You ...will boot and you can also have the right to six characters in length, and press . MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. A message will show...
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... registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Our products are registered trademarks of Multi-language version for PCB 2.x April 2004 V2.1 First release of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. PCMCIA and CardBus are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents.
... registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Our products are registered trademarks of Multi-language version for PCB 2.x April 2004 V2.1 First release of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. PCMCIA and CardBus are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents.
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... only x8, x16 DDR devices. PCI Master v2.3. - Main Memory z Supports bandwidth up to 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 z Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture...
... only x8, x16 DDR devices. PCI Master v2.3. - Main Memory z Supports bandwidth up to 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 z Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture...
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...provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to purchase and install them before turning on the top to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 ... CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core ...
...provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to purchase and install them before turning on the top to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 ... CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core ...
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...for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the memory size up to an ATX power supply. You can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the memory module is deeply inserted in the right orientation. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the connector. 12 5V V _ SB ...always make sure the plug of the power 20 11 supply is used to provide power to be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) 1. To 5V GND GND GND 3. 3V 5V - 5V GN D PS_ ON -...
...for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the memory size up to an ATX power supply. You can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the memory module is deeply inserted in the right orientation. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the connector. 12 5V V _ SB ...always make sure the plug of the power 20 11 supply is used to provide power to be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) 1. To 5V GND GND GND 3. 3V 5V - 5V GN D PS_ ON -...