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... against harmful interference in order to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7246 This device complies with the emission limits. iv If this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...
... against harmful interference in order to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7246 This device complies with the emission limits. iv If this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...
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Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition and Pentium Extreme Edition LGA775 processor, the 975X Platinum Series mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. The 975X Platinum Series mainboard is based on Intel® 975X and Intel® ICH7DH chipset for choosing the 975X Platinum Series (MS-7246) v2.x ATX mainboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition and Pentium Extreme Edition LGA775 processor, the 975X Platinum Series mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. The 975X Platinum Series mainboard is based on Intel® 975X and Intel® ICH7DH chipset for choosing the 975X Platinum Series (MS-7246) v2.x ATX mainboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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Supports Intel® Dual Core Technology to 800 MHz and up to 400Mbps Audio - North Bridge: Intel® 975X chipset - DDRII 533/667/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DIMMs DDRII (240pin / 1.8V) LAN - Chip integrated by ICH7DH, JMB361 - ...Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron D processors in the LGA775 package. - Supports Intel® ViivTM Technology Memory Support** - Supports five SATA II device - MS-7246 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support* - Supports PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethermet by Realtek® ALC882M - Chip integrated by Intel 82573L IEEE 1394...
Supports Intel® Dual Core Technology to 800 MHz and up to 400Mbps Audio - North Bridge: Intel® 975X chipset - DDRII 533/667/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DIMMs DDRII (240pin / 1.8V) LAN - Chip integrated by ICH7DH, JMB361 - ...Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron D processors in the LGA775 package. - Supports Intel® ViivTM Technology Memory Support** - Supports five SATA II device - MS-7246 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support* - Supports PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethermet by Realtek® ALC882M - Chip integrated by Intel 82573L IEEE 1394...
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...-I n M:Line-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
...-I n M:Line-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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.... If you are installing the CPU, make the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle) in the left-bottom corner). Use 2 hands to install the CPU & cooler correctly. MS-7246 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation (CPU clip is in the leftbottom corner. 2. Follow the steps below to remove the land side cover (if any).
.... If you are installing the CPU, make the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle) in the left-bottom corner). Use 2 hands to install the CPU & cooler correctly. MS-7246 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation (CPU clip is in the leftbottom corner. 2. Follow the steps below to remove the land side cover (if any).
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... plate onto the package. 12. Push down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. locking switch 15. MS-7246 Mainboard 11.
... plate onto the package. 12. Push down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with 2 fingers. locking switch 15. MS-7246 Mainboard 11.
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... listed in the table shown in the socket. 2-8 Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the ORANGE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty. - MS-7246 Mainboard GREEN DIMM1 (Ch A) 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB GREEN DIMM2 (Ch A) 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB ORANGE DIMM3 (Ch B) 256MB~2GB 256MB...
... listed in the table shown in the socket. 2-8 Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the ORANGE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty. - MS-7246 Mainboard GREEN DIMM1 (Ch A) 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB GREEN DIMM2 (Ch A) 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB ORANGE DIMM3 (Ch B) 256MB~2GB 256MB...
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You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly into this connector. MS-7246 Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard COM Port IEEE1394 SPDIF (optional) Out USB Ports L-...
You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly into this connector. MS-7246 Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard COM Port IEEE1394 SPDIF (optional) Out USB Ports L-...
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... functions of the audio codec, please refer to Appendix: Introduction to Realtek ALC882M Audio Codec for connection to be transferred at 1000Mbps, 100Mbps or 10Mbps. MS-7246 Mainboard LAN (RJ-45) Jack The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for details. 2-12 This LAN enables data to single Local Area Network (LAN...
... functions of the audio codec, please refer to Appendix: Introduction to Realtek ALC882M Audio Codec for connection to be transferred at 1000Mbps, 100Mbps or 10Mbps. MS-7246 Mainboard LAN (RJ-45) Jack The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for details. 2-12 This LAN enables data to single Local Area Network (LAN...
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... mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-7246 Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website. 2-14 GND +12V SENSOR Control CPU_FAN NC...
... mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-7246 Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website. 2-14 GND +12V SENSOR Control CPU_FAN NC...
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...~SATA4). JMB361 of data during the transmission. They are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. SATA1~SATA5 are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. MS-7246 Mainboard SATAII Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7R: SATA1~SATA4 SATAII Connectors controlled by JMicron JMB361: SATA5 The SouthBridge of 300 MB/s. Each supports 2nd generation...
...~SATA4). JMB361 of data during the transmission. They are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. SATA1~SATA5 are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. MS-7246 Mainboard SATAII Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7R: SATA1~SATA4 SATAII Connectors controlled by JMicron JMB361: SATA5 The SouthBridge of 300 MB/s. Each supports 2nd generation...
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... 3 USB0- 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 - MS-7246 Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1/ JUSB2. PRESENCE# = 0 when a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to...
... 3 USB0- 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 - MS-7246 Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1/ JUSB2. PRESENCE# = 0 when a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to...
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MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for the overclocking users. These users can debug all problems that supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 ...
MS-7246 Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for the overclocking users. These users can debug all problems that supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 ...
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Operating System Booting 2-22 Boot Attempt This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... 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. 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... 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. 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.
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...) slot. 2-24 Also, desktop platforms with HT Technology. Install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in BIOS by ATI that you don't have to complete CrossFire: 1. MS-7246 Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 PCI Express x1 slots and 2 PCI bus slots. PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for...
...) slot. 2-24 Also, desktop platforms with HT Technology. Install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in BIOS by ATI that you don't have to complete CrossFire: 1. MS-7246 Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 PCI Express x1 slots and 2 PCI bus slots. PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for...
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There is a setting in Catalyst™ Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the manufacturer. 2-26 MS-7246 Mainboard 3.When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. After enter to operate. for CrossFire™ ...
There is a setting in Catalyst™ Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the manufacturer. 2-26 MS-7246 Mainboard 3.When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. After enter to operate. for CrossFire™ ...
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... 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. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 031505 refers to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to...released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup. It is the BIOS version. MS-7246 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
... 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. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 031505 refers to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to...released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup. It is the BIOS version. MS-7246 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
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... if your system supports PnP/PCI. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. MS-7246 Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
... if your system supports PnP/PCI. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. MS-7246 Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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... matched or listed, you can be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from your own drive type manually. Cylinder Number of heads. MS-7246 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
... matched or listed, you can be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from your own drive type manually. Cylinder Number of heads. MS-7246 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
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... buffer overflow protection, it can prevent viruses from proliferating. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-8 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.
... buffer overflow protection, it can prevent viruses from proliferating. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-8 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.