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... personnel: † The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php † Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Make sure the voltage of the following help resources for further guidance. † Visit the...
... personnel: † The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php † Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Make sure the voltage of the following help resources for further guidance. † Visit the...
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... Function 4-4 Testing the Connected Speakers 4-9 Playing KaraOK 4-11 Chapter 5.VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus SATA RAID Introduction 5-1 Introduction ...5-2 BIOS Configuration 5-3 Create Disk Array 5-4 Delete Disk Array 5-6 Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive 5-7 View Serial Number of Hard Drive... 5-13 ix Introduction to Realtek ALC655 4-1 Installing the Audio Driver 4-2 Using 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-3 Standard CMOS Features 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features 3-7 Advanced Chipset Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-14 Power Management Features 3-17 PNP...
... Function 4-4 Testing the Connected Speakers 4-9 Playing KaraOK 4-11 Chapter 5.VIA VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus SATA RAID Introduction 5-1 Introduction ...5-2 BIOS Configuration 5-3 Create Disk Array 5-4 Delete Disk Array 5-6 Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive 5-7 View Serial Number of Hard Drive... 5-13 ix Introduction to Realtek ALC655 4-1 Installing the Audio Driver 4-2 Using 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-3 Standard CMOS Features 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features 3-7 Advanced Chipset Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-14 Power Management Features 3-17 PNP...
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...BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Compliance with AC'97 v2.2 spec. Dimension † Micro-ATX...For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php ** For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.ph 1-3 ...
...BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Compliance with AC'97 v2.2 spec. Dimension † Micro-ATX...For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php ** For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.ph 1-3 ...
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DIMM1 DIMM2 CONN1 MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard SYS_FAN1 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM Port VGA Port C P U _ FAN 1 Bottom: USB ports Top: LAN jack Bottom: USB ports JPW2 T:MIC-In M:Line- In B:SS Out Winbond W83627EHF COM2 VIA P4M800PRO AGP Slot RTL8100C AC97 JAUDIO01 CD_IN1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 VIA VT6307 (Optional) FDD 1 (Optional) (Optional) 1394_J2 1394_J3 JUSB1 BATT + VIA VT8237R PLUS BIOS JUSB2 JFP1 PM8PM (MS-7222 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard IDE 2 IDE 1 SATA1 JBAT2 SATA2 JWP1 1-4
DIMM1 DIMM2 CONN1 MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard SYS_FAN1 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM Port VGA Port C P U _ FAN 1 Bottom: USB ports Top: LAN jack Bottom: USB ports JPW2 T:MIC-In M:Line- In B:SS Out Winbond W83627EHF COM2 VIA P4M800PRO AGP Slot RTL8100C AC97 JAUDIO01 CD_IN1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 VIA VT6307 (Optional) FDD 1 (Optional) (Optional) 1394_J2 1394_J3 JUSB1 BATT + VIA VT8237R PLUS BIOS JUSB2 JFP1 PM8PM (MS-7222 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard IDE 2 IDE 1 SATA1 JBAT2 SATA2 JWP1 1-4
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Turn over the mainboard to avoid damaging. 3. locking switch MSI Reminds You... 1. Align the holes on it) to fasten the cooler. Whenever CPU is 20 cycles. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the ... wedged into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature. 2. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard 9. Push down to lock the hooks. 12. Check the information in PC Health Status in step 1) to confirm that the mating...
Turn over the mainboard to avoid damaging. 3. locking switch MSI Reminds You... 1. Align the holes on it) to fasten the cooler. Whenever CPU is 20 cycles. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the ... wedged into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature. 2. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard 9. Push down to lock the hooks. 12. Check the information in PC Health Status in step 1) to confirm that the mating...
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MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of jumpers. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by ... area cannot be updated. BIOS Flash Jumper: JWP1 This jumper is on BIOS. If you to clear the data: 1 JBAT2 1 1 3 Keep Data 3 Clear Data MSI Reminds You... Then return to keep the system configuration data. You can automatically boot OS every time it will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use...
MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of jumpers. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by ... area cannot be updated. BIOS Flash Jumper: JWP1 This jumper is on BIOS. If you to clear the data: 1 JBAT2 1 1 3 Keep Data 3 Clear Data MSI Reminds You... Then return to keep the system configuration data. You can automatically boot OS every time it will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use...
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... 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# 2-21 AGP is an interface specification designed for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to directly access main memory...
... 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# 2-21 AGP is an interface specification designed for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to directly access main memory...
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... configure the system for customized features. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 10/23/05 refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. It is released. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system ...the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. While 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 the customer, MS=all standard customers. MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup ...
... configure the system for customized features. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 10/23/05 refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. It is released. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system ...the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. While 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 the customer, MS=all standard customers. MSI Reminds You... 1. BIOS Setup ...
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...hand Move to the item in this chapter are under continuous update for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from ...and you see is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS setup program provide optimal performance settings for reference only. 3-2 You may be held for all devices and the system. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to enter Setup. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key...
...hand Move to the item in this chapter are under continuous update for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from ...and you see is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS setup program provide optimal performance settings for reference only. 3-2 You may be held for all devices and the system. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to enter Setup. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key...
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... Main Menu Once you enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to move ... for integrated peripherals. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AMI® special enhanced features. Power Management Features Use this menu for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your system's performance. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to setup the items of your system supports PnP/PCI.
... Main Menu Once you enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to move ... for integrated peripherals. H/W Monitor This entry shows the status of AMI® special enhanced features. Power Management Features Use this menu for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your system's performance. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to setup the items of your system supports PnP/PCI.
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-4 MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-4 MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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The format is . date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. LBA/Large Mode This item allows you want (usually the current time). The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand ... in hard disk) mode. Read only. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Press or to your selection. through Dec. year The year can be adjusted by users. BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
The format is . date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. LBA/Large Mode This item allows you want (usually the current time). The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand ... in hard disk) mode. Read only. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Press or to your selection. through Dec. year The year can be adjusted by users. BIOS Setup 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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...All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard DMA Mode This item allows you to set the type of your system (read only). 3-6 Floppy A This item allows you to for the sub-menu of each item: Total Memory/BIOS Version This item shows the memory status and... BIOS version of your system (read only). **CPU Information** Genuine Intel (R)/CPU ID/uCode ID/CPU Frequency The three items show ...
...All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard DMA Mode This item allows you to set the type of your system (read only). 3-6 Floppy A This item allows you to for the sub-menu of each item: Total Memory/BIOS Version This item shows the memory status and... BIOS version of your system (read only). **CPU Information** Genuine Intel (R)/CPU ID/uCode ID/CPU Frequency The three items show ...
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... boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. If you choose [Yes]. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is highly improved. The technology treats the two...
... boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. If you choose [Yes]. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is highly improved. The technology treats the two...
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...IOAPIC Function This field is able to run in APIC mode. You need to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). MSI Reminds You... Use [PageUp] or [PageDown] key to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. To find out which MPS (... with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... puter system requires ALL of the following sub-menu appears. 1st/2nd/3rd...
...IOAPIC Function This field is able to run in APIC mode. You need to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). MSI Reminds You... Use [PageUp] or [PageDown] key to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. To find out which MPS (... with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... puter system requires ALL of the following sub-menu appears. 1st/2nd/3rd...
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Settings: By SPD, DDR 266 [3:2], DDR 333 [6:5], DDR 400 [1:1], DDR 433, DDR 450, DDR 466, DDR 500, DDR 533. DRAM Clock Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press and the following sub-menu appears. Change these settings only if you are familiar with parentheses means the nonsynchronous overclocking. 3-9 The value plus a ratio (CPU: DDR) with the chipset. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You...
Settings: By SPD, DDR 266 [3:2], DDR 333 [6:5], DDR 400 [1:1], DDR 433, DDR 450, DDR 466, DDR 500, DDR 533. DRAM Clock Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press and the following sub-menu appears. Change these settings only if you are familiar with parentheses means the nonsynchronous overclocking. 3-9 The value plus a ratio (CPU: DDR) with the chipset. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You...
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... command delay. Active to Precharge (Tras) This item controls the number of different banks.Setting options: [2T], [3T], [4T], [5T]. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard DRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by BIOS based on the configurations on the DRAM module. Selecting [Manual] allows users to read command after receiving it. Settings: [1.5/ 2], [2/ 3], [2.5/ 4], [3/ 5] increases...
... command delay. Active to Precharge (Tras) This item controls the number of different banks.Setting options: [2T], [3T], [4T], [5T]. MS-7222 Micro-ATX Mainboard DRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by BIOS based on the configurations on the DRAM module. Selecting [Manual] allows users to read command after receiving it. Settings: [1.5/ 2], [2/ 3], [2.5/ 4], [3/ 5] increases...
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.... Host cycles that data in AGP Driving Value. AGP Driving Control This field is strongly suggested to select [Auto] to adjust the AGP driving force. BIOS Setup Write to Read CMD (Twtr) This item controls the internal Write to adjust the RDSAIT value. Write Recovery Time (Twr) This function specifies the...
.... Host cycles that data in AGP Driving Value. AGP Driving Control This field is strongly suggested to select [Auto] to adjust the AGP driving force. BIOS Setup Write to Read CMD (Twtr) This item controls the internal Write to adjust the RDSAIT value. Write Recovery Time (Twr) This function specifies the...
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Setting options: [Slowest], [Default], [Optimize]. 3-13 DRDY_Timing This item allows you to set the DRDY timing. BIOS Setup VLink 8X Supported This item enables or disables the 8X VLink Data Rate. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Setting options: [Slowest], [Default], [Optimize]. 3-13 DRDY_Timing This item allows you to set the DRDY timing. BIOS Setup VLink 8X Supported This item enables or disables the 8X VLink Data Rate. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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... to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Controller The item enables or disables the onboard IEEE1394 controller.
... to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Controller The item enables or disables the onboard IEEE1394 controller.