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... 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 Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for PCB 1.X ... the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of Novell, Inc. Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■ ATI...
... 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 Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for PCB 1.X ... the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of Novell, Inc. Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■ ATI...
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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 chassis intrusion switch cable. Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to one Serial ATA device. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12 ▍ Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 This connector is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record...
... the chassis intrusion switch cable. Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to one Serial ATA device. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12 ▍ Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 This connector is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record...
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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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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. 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
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...be held for better system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. It is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 072509 refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7612NMS V1.0 ...072509 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX...
...be held for better system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. It is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 072509 refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7612NMS V1.0 ...072509 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX...
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... value or make changes to field within a sub-menu. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to call up the sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. You can make changes General Help...
... value or make changes to field within a sub-menu. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to call up the sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. You can make changes General Help...
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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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...- only. [month] The month from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. through Dec. [date] The date from Jan. ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to...
...- only. [month] The month from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. through Dec. [date] The date from Jan. ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to...
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt on for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop 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.
This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt on for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop 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.
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...system is powered on the numeric keypad. 3-9 Setting to show the company logo on . The only time when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. Setting to [Off] will need to disable it will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is when you will... allow users to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you want to use the arrow keys on . Advanced BIOS Features MS-7612 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, ...
...system is powered on the numeric keypad. 3-9 Setting to show the company logo on . The only time when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. Setting to [Off] will need to disable it will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is when you will... allow users to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you want to use the arrow keys on . Advanced BIOS Features MS-7612 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, ...
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... the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). For better PCI performance, you with PC2001 design guide, the system 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...
... the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). For better PCI performance, you with PC2001 design guide, the system 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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... that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA...
... that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA...
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... will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. The information stored in formation of this field. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings... are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your ...
... will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. The information stored in formation of this field. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings... are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your ...
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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 to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be defined by OS. ▶ 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 to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be defined by OS. ▶ 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