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... is given as to make changes without notice. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for PCB 1.X Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Revision History ...Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com ii ▍ Preface Copyright Notice The material in the preparation ...
... is given as to make changes without notice. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for PCB 1.X Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Revision History ...Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com ii ▍ Preface Copyright Notice The material in the preparation ...
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... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-19 Switch 2-20 Slots 2-21 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 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-17 Green Power 3-18...
... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-19 Switch 2-20 Slots 2-21 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 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-17 Green Power 3-18...
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... the screen. Each connector can connect to the chassis intrusion switch cable. The system will be activated. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12
... the screen. Each connector can connect to the chassis intrusion switch cable. The system will be activated. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12
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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. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
... 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. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
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You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing... the RESET button. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. When the message...
... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing... the RESET button. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. When the message...
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... move from field to field within a sub-menu. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. MS-7612 Control Keys Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in...
... move from field to field within a sub-menu. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. MS-7612 Control Keys Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in...
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...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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... storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal ...
... storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal ...
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... current time). through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. Read- ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item...
... current time). through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. Read- ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. [All Error] The system stops when any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will stop for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. [All Error] The system stops when any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will stop for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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...seconds since it against viruses. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to disable it is when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. Setting to [Off] will need to show the company logo on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at... all times. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up screen. When enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to use the arrow keys on . The only time when you need to protect it will turn on the...
...seconds since it against viruses. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to disable it is when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. Setting to [Off] will need to show the company logo on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at... all times. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up screen. When enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to use the arrow keys on . The only time when you need to protect it will turn on the...
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...-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is able to run in APIC mode. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption...
...-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is able to run in APIC mode. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption...
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... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 1st Boot Device This item allows you to set the first boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from...
... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 1st Boot Device This item allows you to set the first boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from...
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▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
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Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to select mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. To operate the onboard parallel port in parallel ...
Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to select mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. To operate the onboard parallel port in parallel ...
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...XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the ... turn off to save energy. If your operating system is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs....
...XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the ... turn off to save energy. If your operating system is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs....
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... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ Resume...
... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ Resume...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Resume By Onboard LAN This fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of ...
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Resume By Onboard LAN This fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of ...
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▍ BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ LED Power Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-18
▍ BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ LED Power Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-18