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... every care in the United States and/or other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Netware® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Our products are registered trademarks ...their respective owners. AMI® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are...
... every care in the United States and/or other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Netware® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Our products are registered trademarks ...their respective owners. AMI® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are...
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... Supply ...2-8 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-20 LED Status Indicators 2-25 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 Integrated Peripherals 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-13 H/W Monitor ...3-16 BIOS Setting Password 3-17 Cell Menu ...3-18 USERSETTINGS 3-23 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-24 Appendix...
... Supply ...2-8 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-20 LED Status Indicators 2-25 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 Integrated Peripherals 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-13 H/W Monitor ...3-16 BIOS Setting Password 3-17 Cell Menu ...3-18 USERSETTINGS 3-23 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-24 Appendix...
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Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B NVIDIA RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 RAID Configuraiton B-3 Installing Driver ...B-7 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C JM icron RAID Introduction C-1 Introduction ...C-2 JMicron RAID BIOS Utility C-3 Installing Driver C-11 JMicron RAID Configurer C-13 Appendix D Dual Core Center D-1 Activating Dual Core Center D-2 Main ...D-3 DOT(Dyanmic OverClocking D-5 Clock ...D-6 Voltage ...D-7 FAN Speed ...D-8 Temperature ...D-9 User Profile ...D-10 ix
Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B NVIDIA RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 RAID Configuraiton B-3 Installing Driver ...B-7 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C JM icron RAID Introduction C-1 Introduction ...C-2 JMicron RAID BIOS Utility C-3 Installing Driver C-11 JMicron RAID Configurer C-13 Appendix D Dual Core Center D-1 Activating Dual Core Center D-2 Main ...D-3 DOT(Dyanmic OverClocking D-5 Clock ...D-6 Voltage ...D-7 FAN Speed ...D-8 Temperature ...D-9 User Profile ...D-10 ix
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... W hen you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard. 2-5 Important 1. Mainboard photos shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Hook one end of your dealer to prevent overheating. Position the cooling set on the top to purchase and install them before turning on...
... W hen you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard. 2-5 Important 1. Mainboard photos shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Hook one end of your dealer to prevent overheating. Position the cooling set on the top to purchase and install them before turning on...
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... Analog Port - Right channel Analog Port - The system will be activated. Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
... Analog Port - Right channel Analog Port - The system will be activated. Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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... interface expansion card. The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20
... interface expansion card. The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20
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...and install the "NVIDIA hSLI Driver" which be embedded in BIOS. 2-23 The hybrid mode where the dGPU completely shut off the system and install the NVIDIA SLI graphic card that supports Hybrid SLI technology. The hybrid icon indicates that GeForce Boost is combined ...(HybridPower). Hardware Setup NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI technology, based on NVIDIA's industry-leading SLI technology, delivers multi-GPU benefits when an NVIDIA mainboard GPU is enabled. The Hybrid modes are simultaneously active and working collaboratively to show in BIOS. 3. Restart the system and...
...and install the "NVIDIA hSLI Driver" which be embedded in BIOS. 2-23 The hybrid mode where the dGPU completely shut off the system and install the NVIDIA SLI graphic card that supports Hybrid SLI technology. The hybrid icon indicates that GeForce Boost is combined ...(HybridPower). Hardware Setup NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI technology, based on NVIDIA's industry-leading SLI technology, delivers multi-GPU benefits when an NVIDIA mainboard GPU is enabled. The Hybrid modes are simultaneously active and working collaboratively to show in BIOS. 3. Restart the system and...
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... pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-24
... pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-24
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... Group1 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type ofvideo onboard. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Testing VGA BIOS This will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly. The D-LED will start showing information about logo,... processor brand name, etc... Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Decompressing BIOS image to all ISA. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 BIOS Sign On This will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Group4 Group3 ...
... Group1 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type ofvideo onboard. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Testing VGA BIOS This will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly. The D-LED will start showing information about logo,... processor brand name, etc... Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Decompressing BIOS image to all ISA. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 BIOS Sign On This will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Group4 Group3 ...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests 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 BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests 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
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..., restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Upon boot-up, 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. 021308 refers to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. Therefore, the description may also restart the ...
..., restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Upon boot-up, 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. 021308 refers to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. Therefore, the description may also restart the ...
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... displayed at the bottom of certain fields that means a sub-menu can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can be launched from this screen from field to enter values and move from any menu by simply... Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes to. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the...
... displayed at the bottom of certain fields that means a sub-menu can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can be launched from this screen from field to enter values and move from any menu by simply... Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes to. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the...
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Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to save or load settings. 3-4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell... Menu Use this menu to set the password for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to specify your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for power management. MS-7374 Mainboard ...
Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to save or load settings. 3-4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell... Menu Use this menu to set the password for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to specify your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for power management. MS-7374 Mainboard ...
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Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
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... is . Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. MS-7374 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Read-only. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you want (usually the current time...
... is . Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. MS-7374 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Read-only. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you want (usually the current time...
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... Press to move data from a hard disk that monitors your system (read only). 3-7 This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is ..., 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. BIOS Setup LBA/Large M ode This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. is a utility that is not...
... Press to move data from a hard disk that monitors your system (read only). 3-7 This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is ..., 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. BIOS Setup LBA/Large M ode This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. is a utility that is not...
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... use , consult the vendor of your operating system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to show the company logo on . MS-7374 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to select which version to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Settings are: [Enabled...
... use , consult the vendor of your operating system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to show the company logo on . MS-7374 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to select which version to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Settings are: [Enabled...
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Selecting [setup] will request the password when enter both the operating system and the BIOS setup menu. For better PCI performance, you should set the password in BIOS Setting Password menu, this item will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. You can hold...item controls how long each PCI device can to enable it, and will appear. Selecting [always] will request the password when enter the BIOS setup menu. BIOS Setup Password Check After you set the item to higher values. VGA Share Memory Size The system shares memory to the on -chip VGA...
Selecting [setup] will request the password when enter both the operating system and the BIOS setup menu. For better PCI performance, you should set the password in BIOS Setting Password menu, this item will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. You can hold...item controls how long each PCI device can to enable it, and will appear. Selecting [always] will request the password when enter the BIOS setup menu. BIOS Setup Password Check After you set the item to higher values. VGA Share Memory Size The system shares memory to the on -chip VGA...
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... sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to execute TPM Command. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. Clearing...
... sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to execute TPM Command. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. Clearing...
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... (for extra RAID/ IDE controller. Select [RAID] will enable RAID. RAID Mode This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to select the RAID function for JM icron RAID) This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard...
... (for extra RAID/ IDE controller. Select [RAID] will enable RAID. RAID Mode This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to select the RAID function for JM icron RAID) This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard...