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... and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 2-4 Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-6 Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 2-6 Installing DDRII Modules 2-7 Power Supply ...2-8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR1...
... and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 2-4 Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-6 Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 2-6 Installing DDRII Modules 2-7 Power Supply ...2-8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR1...
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... II ports by nForce 550 Floppy - 1 floppy port - t w / pr og ra m/ p r od u c t s / ma in the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. Supports 1 FDD with jack sensing - php) Supported FSB - nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipset Memory Support - ms i . SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1 or 0+1 mode by nForce...
... II ports by nForce 550 Floppy - 1 floppy port - t w / pr og ra m/ p r od u c t s / ma in the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. Supports 1 FDD with jack sensing - php) Supported FSB - nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipset Memory Support - ms i . SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1 or 0+1 mode by nForce...
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...on the left and right sides for AMD® Athlon64 processor, and with Cool'n'Quiet, the system will slow down instantly when the CPU temperature descends to the CPU's working loading. The utility is a special feature designed only for you click the red triangles in the CD-ROM disk. Cool'n'... right sides, two sub-menus will be capable of detecting the temperature of the system cooling fan will be risen automatically. MS-7260 Mainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real...
...on the left and right sides for AMD® Athlon64 processor, and with Cool'n'Quiet, the system will slow down instantly when the CPU temperature descends to the CPU's working loading. The utility is a special feature designed only for you click the red triangles in the CD-ROM disk. Cool'n'... right sides, two sub-menus will be capable of detecting the temperature of the system cooling fan will be risen automatically. MS-7260 Mainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real...
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The values you . If you choose User mode, you may adjust the CPU fan speed in front of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from High Speed to [Enable]. 2. ... tin gs ]- >[C on tr ol Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under Power schemes. 1-7 You may adjust the CPU fan speed. Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you just configured. Getting Started Left-side: Current...
The values you . If you choose User mode, you may adjust the CPU fan speed in front of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from High Speed to [Enable]. 2. ... tin gs ]- >[C on tr ol Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under Power schemes. 1-7 You may adjust the CPU fan speed. Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you just configured. Getting Started Left-side: Current...
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...about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Important 1. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. 2. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 (940-pin) for easy CPU ... the safety of heat sink paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to prevent overheating. Always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon 64/ ...
...about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Important 1. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. 2. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 (940-pin) for easy CPU ... the safety of heat sink paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to prevent overheating. Always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon 64/ ...
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... correct orientation. Gold arrow 4. Please note that any violation of the CPU. Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O 5. As the CPU is likely to make sure the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. MS-7260 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow of the correct installation procedures may cause...Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to move while the lever is properly and completely embedded into the socket. 2-4 The gold arrow should be seen. The...
... correct orientation. Gold arrow 4. Please note that any violation of the CPU. Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O 5. As the CPU is likely to make sure the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. MS-7260 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow of the correct installation procedures may cause...Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to move while the lever is properly and completely embedded into the socket. 2-4 The gold arrow should be seen. The...
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...contact your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly. 2-5 Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. * While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it . Fasten down the other end of the... clip to fasten the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Important Mainboard photos shown in this section are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top of the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the cooler installation ...
...contact your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly. 2-5 Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. * While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it . Fasten down the other end of the... clip to fasten the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Important Mainboard photos shown in this section are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top of the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the cooler installation ...
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There is used to provide power to the CPU. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the mainboard. 2. Pin Definition 13 ATX2 24 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 ...
There is used to provide power to the CPU. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the mainboard. 2. Pin Definition 13 ATX2 24 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 ...
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... a specially designed fan with +12V. Always consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan c on tr ol . To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1... This connector is provided for proper CPU cooling fan. If the chassis is Ground and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is opened, the switch will record this status...
... a specially designed fan with +12V. Always consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan c on tr ol . To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1... This connector is provided for proper CPU cooling fan. If the chassis is Ground and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is opened, the switch will record this status...
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System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error.
System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error.
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...Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. Auto set to CPU Freq. Settings: Disabled, 15MB-16MB. This item allows you to select the HT width from South Bridge to CPU. 3-12 SB to CPU LinkWidth This item allows you to select the frequency from SB to... CPU. Hyper Transport Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SB to setting...
...Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. Auto set to CPU Freq. Settings: Disabled, 15MB-16MB. This item allows you to select the HT width from South Bridge to CPU. 3-12 SB to CPU LinkWidth This item allows you to select the frequency from SB to... CPU. Hyper Transport Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SB to setting...
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... This item is to save energy. MS-7260 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function...
... This item is to save energy. MS-7260 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function...
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... can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. W hen set the item to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI slot. 3-19 Primary Graphics Adapter This setting...
... can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. W hen set the item to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI slot. 3-19 Primary Graphics Adapter This setting...
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... enable or disable the PCIE Spread Spectrum feature. PCIE Spread Spectrum This setting is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. Cool'n'Quiet This feature is used to enable or disable the SATA Spread Spectrum feature. H/W Monitor BIOS Setup... CPU Spread Spectrum This setting is especially desiged for AMD processor, which provides a CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU's from overheading due to the heavy working loading. W hen overclocking the CPU, always set it is always recommended to have ...
... enable or disable the PCIE Spread Spectrum feature. PCIE Spread Spectrum This setting is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. Cool'n'Quiet This feature is used to enable or disable the SATA Spread Spectrum feature. H/W Monitor BIOS Setup... CPU Spread Spectrum This setting is especially desiged for AMD processor, which provides a CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU's from overheading due to the heavy working loading. W hen overclocking the CPU, always set it is always recommended to have ...
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... another Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in the "CPU Fan TargetTemp. The mainboard provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to ...keep the temperature stable. 3-22 CPU Fan Tolerance Value W hen the CPUFAN Mode Setting set temperatures minus the tolerance value), the fan will decide the intervals of the steps...
... another Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in the "CPU Fan TargetTemp. The mainboard provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to ...keep the temperature stable. 3-22 CPU Fan Tolerance Value W hen the CPUFAN Mode Setting set temperatures minus the tolerance value), the fan will decide the intervals of the steps...
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System/ CPU Temperature, CPUFAN/System FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, +12.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V, 3VSB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23 BIOS Setup PC Health Status Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.
System/ CPU Temperature, CPUFAN/System FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, +12.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V, 3VSB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23 BIOS Setup PC Health Status Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.
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...you to make the program run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up CPU automatically to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. ...Current CPU Clock/ Memory Speed These items show the current clocks of CPU while running programs, it will speed up to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. W hen the CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM's newly ...
...you to make the program run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up CPU automatically to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. ...Current CPU Clock/ Memory Speed These items show the current clocks of CPU while running programs, it will speed up to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. W hen the CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM's newly ...
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... that your system. Yellow: High performance setting. Adjust DDR Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can afford to verify if your setting is proper for your CPU can increase the DDR speed. Important The settings shown in different color in the instability of the system; Changing DDR Voltage may be unstable or...
... that your system. Yellow: High performance setting. Adjust DDR Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can afford to verify if your setting is proper for your CPU can increase the DDR speed. Important The settings shown in different color in the instability of the system; Changing DDR Voltage may be unstable or...