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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® is registered trademark .../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 Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without...
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® is registered trademark .../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 Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without...
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▍ Preface ▍ Contents Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing ...
▍ Preface ▍ Contents Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing ...
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.../ 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 ■ Supports Gb LAN (10/100/1000) Realtek® RTL8211CL 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by VIA® VT6308P ■...
.../ 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 ■ Supports Gb LAN (10/100/1000) Realtek® RTL8211CL 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by VIA® VT6308P ■...
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MS-7612 Floppy ■ 1 floppy port ■ Supports 1 FDD with 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB Connectors ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 VGA port - 1 DVI-D ...; 3 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slots (PCI_E2/ PCI_E4/ PCI_E5 will be x16/ x16/ x0 or x16/ x8/ x8) ■ 2 PCI Express x1 slots ■ 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ ATX (24.4 cm X 30.5 cm) Mounting ■ 9 mounting holes 1-3
MS-7612 Floppy ■ 1 floppy port ■ Supports 1 FDD with 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB Connectors ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 VGA port - 1 DVI-D ...; 3 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slots (PCI_E2/ PCI_E4/ PCI_E5 will be x16/ x16/ x0 or x16/ x8/ x8) ■ 2 PCI Express x1 slots ■ 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ ATX (24.4 cm X 30.5 cm) Mounting ■ 9 mounting holes 1-3
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... the safety of CPU. Make sure that you apply an even layer of CPU. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from... product specifications is designed to operate beyond product specifications. Overclocking This mainboard is not recommended. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Any attempt to support overclocking.
... the safety of CPU. Make sure that you apply an even layer of CPU. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from... product specifications is designed to operate beyond product specifications. Overclocking This mainboard is not recommended. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Any attempt to support overclocking.
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... for more information.) ▶ HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. ▶ 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE1394 port...
... for more information.) ▶ HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. ▶ 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE1394 port...
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... setting jumpers. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 MS-7612 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB floppy disk drive. Fl opMpySDI Kdkldkddfkkakfskkdskkdakaddfdddffdfkad-dkdffdldkddjadfdsdddjfdddffkadasdfdddffdfadasfsadfddsddadasdsaddsdafsddadsdddfdsadddfffaffsfsdasfdfffdf 5 D 1i s/k4"DFr il voeppCyonnect or 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk...
... setting jumpers. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 MS-7612 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB floppy disk drive. Fl opMpySDI Kdkldkddfkkakfskkdskkdakaddfdddffdfkad-dkdffdldkddjadfdsdddjfdddffkadasdfdddffdfadasfsadfddsddadasdsaddsdafsddadsdddfdsadddfffaffsfsdasfdfffdf 5 D 1i s/k4"DFr il voeppCyonnect or 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk...
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... the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. • CPUFAN1 supports fan control. MS-7612 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN1. the black wire is Ground...
... the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. • CPUFAN1 supports fan control. MS-7612 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN1. the black wire is Ground...
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... a standard printer port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. ▍ Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 2.A4F.ED6R.#P8RI.1N#L0PI1T.TG2#_1r.GoS4u.1LrGon6INurd1.oGn#8ud.r2Gno0dur2.onG2ud2r.1nGo4...
... a standard printer port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. ▍ Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 2.A4F.ED6R.#P8RI.1N#L0PI1T.TG2#_1r.GoS4u.1LrGon6INurd1.oGn#8ud.r2Gno0dur2.onG2ud2r.1nGo4...
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... line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot... supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When ...
... line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot... supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When ...
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... Hybrid SLI Technology Power off and mGPU renders and drives the display (HybridPower). After then, power on the Hybrid Icon in Performance mode and that supports Hybrid SLI technology. The Hybrid modes are simultaneously active and working collaboratively to show in back panel of the graphic card. Hence, you have installed...
... Hybrid SLI Technology Power off and mGPU renders and drives the display (HybridPower). After then, power on the Hybrid Icon in Performance mode and that supports Hybrid SLI technology. The Hybrid modes are simultaneously active and working collaboratively to show in back panel of the graphic card. Hence, you have installed...
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... It will show the device information that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that you connected to the SATA...
... It will show the device information that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that you connected to the SATA...
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... field allows you should set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to use, consult the vendor of...performance, you to enable it via the various ACPI methods. 3-10 You can hold the bus before another takes over. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ SVM...
... field allows you should set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to use, consult the vendor of...performance, you to enable it via the various ACPI methods. 3-10 You can hold the bus before another takes over. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ SVM...
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...enter the sub-menu and the following item will share the default memory size automatically. Set to [Manual], the following screen appears: ▶ TCG/TPM SUPPORT Setting the option to [Yes] enables TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to the onboard VGA card. Set [Auto], the system will be selectable. ▶...; VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the system. 3-11 MS-7612 ▶ Hybrid SLI Support This item is used to enable/ disable the Hybrid SLI technology. ▶ VGA Share Memory Auto The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card....
...enter the sub-menu and the following item will share the default memory size automatically. Set to [Manual], the following screen appears: ▶ TCG/TPM SUPPORT Setting the option to [Yes] enables TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to the onboard VGA card. Set [Auto], the system will be selectable. ▶...; VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the system. 3-11 MS-7612 ▶ Hybrid SLI Support This item is used to enable/ disable the Hybrid SLI technology. ▶ VGA Share Memory Auto The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card....
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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 you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the ...
▍ 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 you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the ...
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... the SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I /O Devices Press to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. 3-13 MS-7612 ▶ On-Chip IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains a IDE interface with... support for SATA connectors. ▶ I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 ...
... the SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I /O Devices Press to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. 3-13 MS-7612 ▶ On-Chip IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains a IDE interface with... support for SATA connectors. ▶ I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 ...
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...or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is a low power state. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys- In this state, no system ... sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for...
...or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is a low power state. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys- In this state, no system ... sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for...
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.... 3-21 Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. ▶ AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. MS-7612 ▶ CPU Technology...
.... 3-21 Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. ▶ AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. MS-7612 ▶ CPU Technology...
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...' signal strength. Setting to [Enabled] allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. It is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item ...is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the ...
...' signal strength. Setting to [Enabled] allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. It is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item ...is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the ...
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... file, system will skip MB ROM chip data and boot with this BIOS file which saved in the root directory of USB drive. It only supports particular file name, which was be saved in the root directory of the USB/ Stor- Update BIOS ROM chip data from selected file, which is...
... file, system will skip MB ROM chip data and boot with this BIOS file which saved in the root directory of USB drive. It only supports particular file name, which was be saved in the root directory of the USB/ Stor- Update BIOS ROM chip data from selected file, which is...