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... (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 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...
... (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 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...
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...the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 2.6 GHz Chipset ■ NVIDIA® nForce 980A SLI chipset Memory Support ■ DDR3 *(OC) 2133/ 1800/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800... SDRAM (total 16 GB Max) ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin/ 1.5V) *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■...
...the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 2.6 GHz Chipset ■ NVIDIA® nForce 980A SLI chipset Memory Support ■ DDR3 *(OC) 2133/ 1800/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800... SDRAM (total 16 GB Max) ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin/ 1.5V) *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■...
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... of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots. • To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first. • Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 15+GB (not full .... Enabling Dual-Channel mode can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the...
... of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots. • To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first. • Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 15+GB (not full .... Enabling Dual-Channel mode can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the...
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Notch Volt 2-7 Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. MS-7612 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in the right orientation. 2. Important You can barely see the golden finger if... the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center and will only fit in place ...
Notch Volt 2-7 Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. MS-7612 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in the right orientation. 2. Important You can barely see the golden finger if... the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center and will only fit in place ...
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... (Power On Self Test) process. Important • The items under continuous update for reference only. • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 072509 refers to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears...
... (Power On Self Test) process. Important • The items under continuous update for reference only. • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 072509 refers to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears...
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When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected. [No Error] The system does not 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. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on for any error is detected at boot. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected. [No Error] The system does not 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. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on for any 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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...Hybrid SLI Support This item is used to enable/ disable the Hybrid SLI technology. ▶ VGA Share Memory Auto The system shares memory to the system. 3-11 This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the...9654; Trusted Computing Press to enter the sub-menu and the following item will share the default memory size automatically. Set [Auto], the system will be selectable. ▶ VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. Set to [Manual], the following screen appears: ▶ TCG/...
...Hybrid SLI Support This item is used to enable/ disable the Hybrid SLI technology. ▶ VGA Share Memory Auto The system shares memory to the system. 3-11 This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the...9654; Trusted Computing Press to enter the sub-menu and the following item will share the default memory size automatically. Set [Auto], the system will be selectable. ▶ VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. Set to [Manual], the following screen appears: ▶ TCG/...
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... off to save energy. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 The information stored in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the...
... off to save energy. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 The information stored in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the...
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... the password. Retype the password and press . A message will show up to six characters in length, and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. When a password has been set, you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming the password will...
... the password. Retype the password and press . A message will show up to six characters in length, and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. When a password has been set, you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming the password will...
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Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of CPU and Memory speed. ▍ BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of installed CPU. 3-20
Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of CPU and Memory speed. ▍ BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of installed CPU. 3-20
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... DRAM timing. ▶ DRAM Drive Strength This item allows you to set the CPU Ratio higher. This submenu displays the information of installed memory. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. Setting to [Enabled] allows you to control the...to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the memory bus can increase stability during overclocking. 3-22 It is for overclock. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to ...
... DRAM timing. ▶ DRAM Drive Strength This item allows you to set the CPU Ratio higher. This submenu displays the information of installed memory. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. Setting to [Enabled] allows you to control the...to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the memory bus can increase stability during overclocking. 3-22 It is for overclock. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to ...
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...; DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the system will automatically reduce the memory power supply. ▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. ▶ FSB/DRAM... Ratio This item allows you to select the ratio of CPU, Memory and chipset. ▶ CPU Spread Spectrum This item is used to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Select [1T] makes SDRAM signal controller...
...; DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the system will automatically reduce the memory power supply. ▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. ▶ FSB/DRAM... Ratio This item allows you to select the ratio of CPU, Memory and chipset. ▶ CPU Spread Spectrum This item is used to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Select [1T] makes SDRAM signal controller...
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DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1
DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1
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MS-7612 System Info In the System Info screen, you purchased. C-3 Important The pictures in this appendix are for detailed information. Please refer to read the information of motherboard, BIOS, installed CPU and installed graphics card. Motherboard Click Motherboard to the appearance of your system for reference only and may vary from the product you can read the information of motherboard/ memory/ PCI.
MS-7612 System Info In the System Info screen, you purchased. C-3 Important The pictures in this appendix are for detailed information. Please refer to read the information of motherboard, BIOS, installed CPU and installed graphics card. Motherboard Click Motherboard to the appearance of your system for reference only and may vary from the product you can read the information of motherboard/ memory/ PCI.