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The MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard is based on VIA® Apollo KT400 North Bridge & VT8235 South Bridge chipset for purchasing the MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XPor Duron™ processors, the MS6712 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1.
The MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard is based on VIA® Apollo KT400 North Bridge & VT8235 South Bridge chipset for purchasing the MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XPor Duron™ processors, the MS6712 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1.
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...; VT8235 South Bridge - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio - Supports 200/266/333MHz front side bus - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for details. msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400 North Bridge - Supports DDR200/266/333 -
...; VT8235 South Bridge - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio - Supports 200/266/333MHz front side bus - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for details. msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400 North Bridge - Supports DDR200/266/333 -
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To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. z Live Utility - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. z Live Driver - Updates the BIOS...
To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. z Live Utility - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. z Live Driver - Updates the BIOS...
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The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. D-Bracket™ 2 for mainboard with bluetooth connector (1 port) 1 2 3 4 D-Bracket™ 2 for overclocking users. This special feature is damaged or not installed... Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. 1-8 D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any...
The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. D-Bracket™ 2 for mainboard with bluetooth connector (1 port) 1 2 3 4 D-Bracket™ 2 for overclocking users. This special feature is damaged or not installed... Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. 1-8 D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any...
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... Temperature to send out a warning message. The PC Alert4 icon on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard PC Alert™ 4 The PC AlertTM 4 is abnormal, the program main screen will show the current CPU temperature. 1-10 This will continue to be immediately...
... Temperature to send out a warning message. The PC Alert4 icon on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard PC Alert™ 4 The PC AlertTM 4 is abnormal, the program main screen will show the current CPU temperature. 1-10 This will continue to be immediately...
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... utility, refer to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Click the Audio tab. 3. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it to enable 6-channel support with...
... utility, refer to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Click the Audio tab. 3. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it to enable 6-channel support with...
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... wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU platform. The S-Bracket offers two types of SPDIF connectors: one to Appendix. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for...
... wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU platform. The S-Bracket offers two types of SPDIF connectors: one to Appendix. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for...
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... turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. As the CPU is likely to a 90degree angle. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O Gold arrow Incorrect CPU placement X ...
... turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. As the CPU is likely to a 90degree angle. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O Gold arrow Incorrect CPU placement X ...
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BIOS Setup. MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. ...damages or risks caused by default. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure your components are able to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware...
BIOS Setup. MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. ...damages or risks caused by default. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure your components are able to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware...
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Memory modules can install either single- Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots. The module will automatically close. You can be installed in any order ... fit in the socket. 2-8 Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module.
Memory modules can install either single- Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots. The module will automatically close. You can be installed in any order ... fit in the socket. 2-8 Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module.
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Keyboard USB COM A COM B LAN (Optional) USB MIC L-in L-out Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connector...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Keyboard USB COM A COM B LAN (Optional) USB MIC L-in L-out Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connector...
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... Ground 19 GND Ground 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 GND Ground 2-12 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.
... Ground 19 GND Ground 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 GND Ground 2-12 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.
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...Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to a network environment... Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used 2-14 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B.
...Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to a network environment... Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used 2-14 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B.
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... Slave mode by setting its jumper. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE...
... Slave mode by setting its jumper. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved. Do not use. JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 ...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved. Do not use. JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 ...
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... Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. The USB 2.0 technology is compliant with...
... Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. The USB 2.0 technology is compliant with...
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... combinations, please refer to JUSB1 2-22 9 1 10 2 JLED1 D-Bracket™ 2 LEDs It integrates four LEDs and allows users to DBracket™ 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JLED1 Connected to D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) in Chapter 1. D-Bracket™...
... combinations, please refer to JUSB1 2-22 9 1 10 2 JLED1 D-Bracket™ 2 LEDs It integrates four LEDs and allows users to DBracket™ 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED1 The mainboard comes with a JLED1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JLED1 Connected to D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) in Chapter 1. D-Bracket™...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Optional S-Bracket Connect to JSP3 CEN/SUB RL/RR SPDIFJack (optical) SPDIF Jack (coaxial) Analog Line-Out Jacks 2-24
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Optional S-Bracket Connect to JSP3 CEN/SUB RL/RR SPDIFJack (optical) SPDIF Jack (coaxial) Analog Line-Out Jacks 2-24
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R GND L JCD1 2-26 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
R GND L JCD1 2-26 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
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The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as ... card. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-28 AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to meet your needs. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one...
The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as ... card. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-28 AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to meet your needs. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one...