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...the MSI website for further guidance. Our products are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates... trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. ...
...the MSI website for further guidance. Our products are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates... trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. ...
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...2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-21 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 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 3-14 PNP/PCI... Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-21 Load Optimized Defaults 3-22 BIOS Setting Password 3-22 Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installation for W indows 2000/XP A-2 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver...
...2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-21 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 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 3-14 PNP/PCI... Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-21 Load Optimized Defaults 3-22 BIOS Setting Password 3-22 Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installation for W indows 2000/XP A-2 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver...
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... that the red wire is the positive and should be short. Please refer to a 2-pin chassis switch. 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 Ground and should be connected to the +12V, the black...
... that the red wire is the positive and should be short. Please refer to a 2-pin chassis switch. 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 Ground and should be connected to the +12V, the black...
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... supply first. Also, desktop platforms with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for the ex pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Important 1. MS-7327 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides...
... supply first. Also, desktop platforms with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for the ex pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Important 1. MS-7327 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides...
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You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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...the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 050506 refers to the date this chapter are under each... BIOS category described in the format: A7327AMS V1.0 050506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers ...
...the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 050506 refers to the date this chapter are under each... BIOS category described in the format: A7327AMS V1.0 050506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers ...
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... the . You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to . Then you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to field within a sub-menu. You... can call up this field. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left of certain fields that...
... the . You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to . Then you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to field within a sub-menu. You... can call up this field. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left of certain fields that...
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... specify your system's performance. Power Management Setup Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for integrated peripherals. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the mainboard. 3-4 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers...
... specify your system's performance. Power Management Setup Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for integrated peripherals. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the mainboard. 3-4 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers...
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BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. BIOS Setup 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS.
BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. BIOS Setup 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS.
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... from 1 to 31 can be keyed by users. Primary IDE M aster/ Slave, (Third/ Fourth IDE Master/ Slave => for SATA devices) Press to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. through Dec. The time format is . MS-7327 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows...
... from 1 to 31 can be keyed by users. Primary IDE M aster/ Slave, (Third/ Fourth IDE Master/ Slave => for SATA devices) Press to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. through Dec. The time format is . MS-7327 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows...
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.... S.M.A.R.T is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This gives you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for a keyboard error. 3-7 BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will stop for the hard disks. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will showing the device information that...
.... S.M.A.R.T is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This gives you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for a keyboard error. 3-7 BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will stop for the hard disks. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will showing the device information that...
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CPU Infromation/ BIOS Version/ M emory Information These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7327 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
CPU Infromation/ BIOS Version/ M emory Information These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7327 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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Setting to use the arrow keys on . Enabling APIC mode will allow users to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-9 Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you choose [Yes]. But it will turn on . Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the ...
Setting to use the arrow keys on . Enabling APIC mode will allow users to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-9 Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you choose [Yes]. But it will turn on . Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the ...
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... operating system. MS-7327 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device...
... operating system. MS-7327 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device...
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.... M in RAS# Active Time (Tras) This setting determines the time RAS takes to precharge. If insufficient time is installed in the system. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on performance parameters of cycles for the RAS to accumulate its charge before SDRAM starts a read...
.... M in RAS# Active Time (Tras) This setting determines the time RAS takes to precharge. If insufficient time is installed in the system. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on performance parameters of cycles for the RAS to accumulate its charge before SDRAM starts a read...
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Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the ... IDE BusMaster This item allows you to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to IDE drives. LAN Option ROM This item is used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB...
Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the ... IDE BusMaster This item allows you to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to IDE drives. LAN Option ROM This item is used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB...
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... while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. ACPI Function This item is to restore the sys- tings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Set- tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be... the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1/POS] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.
... while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. ACPI Function This item is to restore the sys- tings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Set- tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be... the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1/POS] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.
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... must type the password to power on the case will reboot after resuming from S3. MS-7327 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Resume by PCI...
... must type the password to power on the case will reboot after resuming from S3. MS-7327 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Resume by PCI...
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BIOS Setup power saving modes through any event on a scheduled time/date. 3-17 Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume by PCIE Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on PME (Power Management Event).
BIOS Setup power saving modes through any event on a scheduled time/date. 3-17 Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume by PCIE Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on PME (Power Management Event).
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The available DMA pool is determined by the system BIOS. BIOS Setup DMA Resources Setup Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/ 6/7 for setting determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA. 3-19 If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by reading the NVRAM.
The available DMA pool is determined by the system BIOS. BIOS Setup DMA Resources Setup Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/ 6/7 for setting determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA. 3-19 If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by reading the NVRAM.