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... owners. Award® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of American Megatrends Inc. AMI® is... 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Our products are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, ...
... owners. Award® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of American Megatrends Inc. AMI® is... 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Our products are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, ...
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...) Slots 2-27 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-27 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced 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 ...
...) Slots 2-27 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-27 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced 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 ...
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...Redundant Array of Independent 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 Revert HDD to...B-21 Appendix C. 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 ...
...Redundant Array of Independent 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 Revert HDD to...B-21 Appendix C. 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 ...
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... 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 MS-7246 Mainboard Mainboard Layout FDD 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 I DE 1 I DE 2 Top : mouse...
... 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 MS-7246 Mainboard Mainboard Layout FDD 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 I DE 1 I DE 2 Top : mouse...
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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 lock the hooks. Visually inspect if the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket...
.... 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 lock the hooks. Visually inspect if the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket...
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... a maximum throughput of VCC and GND must be connected correctly, or it may cause some damage. Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - signals BIOS that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - MS-7246 Mainboard Front USB Connectors...
... a maximum throughput of VCC and GND must be connected correctly, or it may cause some damage. Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - signals BIOS that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - MS-7246 Mainboard Front USB Connectors...
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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 To clear the warning, you to connect optional IEEE 1394 port. The system will be ...
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 To clear the warning, you to connect optional IEEE 1394 port. The system will be ...
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...Video Interface This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Initializing Keyboard Controller. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. 2-...21 Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. Hardware Setup Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description System Power ON 1 2 The D-LED will start detecting...
...Video Interface This will hang if the memory module is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Initializing Keyboard Controller. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. 2-...21 Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. Hardware Setup Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description System Power ON 1 2 The D-LED will start detecting...
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Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Operating System Booting 2-22 Boot Attempt This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Description BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Operating System Booting 2-22 Boot Attempt This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Description BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
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...-7246 Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 PCI Express x1 slots and 2 PCI bus slots. Install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in BIOS by yourself. You can auto detect the CrossFire mode by ATI that you don't have to deliver highest performance in the Secondary PCIE x 16 (PEG2...
...-7246 Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 PCI Express x1 slots and 2 PCI bus slots. Install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in BIOS by yourself. You can auto detect the CrossFire mode by ATI that you don't have to deliver highest performance in the Secondary PCIE x 16 (PEG2...
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... removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
... removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
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tomized features. 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. 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-
tomized features. 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. 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-
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... for reference only. 2. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important 1. V1.0 refers to ...digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by...
... for reference only. 2. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important 1. V1.0 refers to ...digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by...
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...If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Press to the main menu, just press . 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...value or make changes to. The on-line description of the screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to select the item. Main Menu The main menu lists the ...
...If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Press to the main menu, just press . 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...value or make changes to. The on-line description of the screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to select the item. Main Menu The main menu lists the ...
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...PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 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 the...this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. MS-7246 Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to accept or enter the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your CPU, fan, warning for power management. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AWARD® special...
...PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 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 the...this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. MS-7246 Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to accept or enter the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your CPU, fan, warning for power management. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AWARD® special...
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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day Day of the week, from 1 to Sat, determined by BIOS. year The year can be keyed by users. The hard disk will not work properly if you to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Read- ...
day Day of the week, from 1 to Sat, determined by BIOS. year The year can be keyed by users. The hard disk will not work properly if you to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Read- ...
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....], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. The system doesn't stop for any error is detected at boot. 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...
....], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. The system doesn't stop for any error is detected at boot. 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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... Min]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Thermal Management W hen CPU's temperature is also activated to keep the processor within allowable temperature limit. 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. Delay Prior to set the...
... Min]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Thermal Management W hen CPU's temperature is also activated to keep the processor within allowable temperature limit. 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. Delay Prior to set the...
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.../2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you want to protect it against viruses. Hard Disk Boot Priority Press to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you'll need to disable it is when you to set the hard disk boot priority. Boot Sequence Press to enter... the sub-menu and the following screen appears: In the sub-menu, it to update the BIOS. Boot from Other Device Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other Boot Device" vary depending on the bootable...
.../2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you want to protect it against viruses. Hard Disk Boot Priority Press to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you'll need to disable it is when you to set the hard disk boot priority. Boot Sequence Press to enter... the sub-menu and the following screen appears: In the sub-menu, it to update the BIOS. Boot from Other Device Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other Boot Device" vary depending on the bootable...