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... Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. We take every care in the preparation of...the right to the correctness of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Revision History Revision V2.0 Revision History PCB 2.X with Intel975X & ICH7DH Date June 2005...
... Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. We take every care in the preparation of...the right to the correctness of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Revision History Revision V2.0 Revision History PCB 2.X with Intel975X & ICH7DH Date June 2005...
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... Chipset Features 3-10 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-20 Cell Menu ...3-22 Load Fail-safe/Optimized Deafaults 3-27 BIOS Setting Password 3-28 Appendix A. Introduction to DigiCell A-1 Activating DigiCell A-2 Introduction: ...A-3 H/W Diagnostic ...A-4 Communication ...A-6 Software Access Point A-6 Terminology A-7 Access Point Mode A-8 WLAN Card Mode A-9 Live Update ...A-10...
... Chipset Features 3-10 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-20 Cell Menu ...3-22 Load Fail-safe/Optimized Deafaults 3-27 BIOS Setting Password 3-28 Appendix A. Introduction to DigiCell A-1 Activating DigiCell A-2 Introduction: ...A-3 H/W Diagnostic ...A-4 Communication ...A-6 Software Access Point A-6 Terminology A-7 Access Point Mode A-8 WLAN Card Mode A-9 Live Update ...A-10...
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... Disks C-2 RAID 0 (Striping C-2 RAID 1 (Mirroring C-2 JBOD (Concatenate C-2 Introduction ...C-2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets with BIOS Utility C-3 Main Menu ...C-3 Hard Disk Driver List C-3 RAID Disk Driver List C-3 Creating RAID set C-4 Deleting RAID set C-7...Configuration D-4 Sound Effect D-5 x JMicron RAID Introduction C-1 RAID - Intel ICH7HD SATA RAID B-1 Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM B-2 BIOS Configuration B-2 Installing Software B-8 Install Driver in W indows XP / 2000 C-9 Installing the RAID Driver (For bootable RAID array C-9 Viewing RAID ...
... Disks C-2 RAID 0 (Striping C-2 RAID 1 (Mirroring C-2 JBOD (Concatenate C-2 Introduction ...C-2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets with BIOS Utility C-3 Main Menu ...C-3 Hard Disk Driver List C-3 RAID Disk Driver List C-3 Creating RAID set C-4 Deleting RAID set C-7...Configuration D-4 Sound Effect D-5 x JMicron RAID Introduction C-1 RAID - Intel ICH7HD SATA RAID B-1 Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM B-2 BIOS Configuration B-2 Installing Software B-8 Install Driver in W indows XP / 2000 C-9 Installing the RAID Driver (For bootable RAID array C-9 Viewing RAID ...
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...-O ut B :M i c T:RS -Out M:CS- Out B:SS-O ut CP UFA N1 JPW NB_FAN1 Int e l 975X JPWR JCD1 ALC882M PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PEG1 JAUD1 JSP1 PCI2 VIA VT6308P PCI3 PEG2 J1394_2 B ATT + BIOS Intel ICH7DH SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Jmi cro n JMB361 JLPC1 SATA5 SW1 JUSB2 JUSB1 JFP1 JFP2 JLED1 975X Platinum (MS-7246) Series v2.X ATX Mainboard 1-4
...-O ut B :M i c T:RS -Out M:CS- Out B:SS-O ut CP UFA N1 JPW NB_FAN1 Int e l 975X JPWR JCD1 ALC882M PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PEG1 JAUD1 JSP1 PCI2 VIA VT6308P PCI3 PEG2 J1394_2 B ATT + BIOS Intel ICH7DH SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Jmi cro n JMB361 JLPC1 SATA5 SW1 JUSB2 JUSB1 JFP1 JFP2 JLED1 975X Platinum (MS-7246) Series v2.X ATX Mainboard 1-4
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.... Press the four hooks down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for details) again and push the clip to avoid damaging. 3. Turn over the mainboard to lock the hooks. Note: If you do not plug...
.... Press the four hooks down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for details) again and push the clip to avoid damaging. 3. Turn over the mainboard to lock the hooks. Note: If you do not plug...
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...- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 USBOC Important Note that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - signals BIOS that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 10 JAUD1...
...- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 USBOC Important Note that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - signals BIOS that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 10 JAUD1...
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... a warning message on the screen. Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1(Optional) The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allow you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 21 GND CINTRU JCI1 2-19
... a warning message on the screen. Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1(Optional) The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allow you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 21 GND CINTRU JCI1 2-19
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The D-LED will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Processor Initialization This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, ...
The D-LED will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Processor Initialization This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, ...
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Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Operating System Booting 2-22 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Description BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. Boot Attempt This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Operating System Booting 2-22 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Description BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. Boot Attempt This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...
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... can insert the expansion cards to enable the CrossFire in the Secondary PCI Express x 16 (PEG2) slot. 2-24 Install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in BIOS by ATI that you don't have to meet your needs. Also, desktop platforms with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for Desktop...
... can insert the expansion cards to enable the CrossFire in the Secondary PCI Express x 16 (PEG2) slot. 2-24 Install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in BIOS by ATI that you don't have to meet your needs. Also, desktop platforms with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for Desktop...
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... Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ...
... Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ...
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You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for cus- Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. tomized features.
You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for cus- Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. tomized features.
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...as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: W9628IMS V1.0 031505 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers... to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self...
...as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: W9628IMS V1.0 031505 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers... to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self...
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Sub-M enu If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ... to the main menu, just press . If you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the right hand Select the item...
Sub-M enu If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ... to the main menu, just press . If you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the right hand Select the item...
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...this menu to setup the items of your system's performance. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AWARD® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your CPU, fan, warning for basic system configurations, such as time..., date etc. The Main Menu allows you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select from ...
...this menu to setup the items of your system's performance. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AWARD® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your CPU, fan, warning for basic system configurations, such as time..., date etc. The Main Menu allows you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select from ...
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Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.
Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.
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... current time). The time format is . Sector Number of the landing zone. The hard disk will not work properly if you to Sat, determined by BIOS. This information should be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from Sun to set the system time that the specifications of heads...
... current time). The time format is . Sector Number of the landing zone. The hard disk will not work properly if you to Sat, determined by BIOS. This information should be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from Sun to set the system time that the specifications of heads...
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... detected error. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. BIOS Setup Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: BIOS Version/ CPU Type/ CPU ID/uCode ID / CPU Frequency/ CPU L2 Cache/ Total Physical M emory/ Usage M emory...
... detected error. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. BIOS Setup Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: BIOS Version/ CPU Type/ CPU ID/uCode ID / CPU Frequency/ CPU L2 Cache/ Total Physical M emory/ Usage M emory...
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... processor within allowable temperature limit. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Thermal Management W hen CPU's temperature is running on battery or AC power. MS-7246 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following the appropriate timing delay specified in the field.
... processor within allowable temperature limit. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Thermal Management W hen CPU's temperature is running on battery or AC power. MS-7246 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following the appropriate timing delay specified in the field.
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... on the bootable devices you did not install a floppy drive, the setting "Floppy" will not show up. 3-9 After updating the BIOS, you should enable this BIOS Sector Protection function. For example, if you have installed. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: In...that was installed in the system, and you to set the hard disk boot priority. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you...
... on the bootable devices you did not install a floppy drive, the setting "Floppy" will not show up. 3-9 After updating the BIOS, you should enable this BIOS Sector Protection function. For example, if you have installed. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: In...that was installed in the system, and you to set the hard disk boot priority. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you...