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...the right to the correctness of Novell, Inc. 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 the intellectual property ...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 Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ...
...the right to the correctness of Novell, Inc. 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 the intellectual property ...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 Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ...
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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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...-speed Serial ATA interface port. The system will be activated. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12
...-speed Serial ATA interface port. The system will be activated. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 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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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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...7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. It is the BIOS version. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Important • The items under continuous update for reference only. •...; Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1...
...7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. It is the BIOS version. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Important • The items under continuous update for reference only. •...; Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1...
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... in the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to use...
... in the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to use...
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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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... by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ 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 and... the current date). through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. The format is . 3-6 Read- The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Jan.
... by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ 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 and... the current date). through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. The format is . 3-6 Read- The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Jan.
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When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt 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. 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 stop for any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop if an error is detected at boot. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt 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. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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...9654; Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up screen. When enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to show the company logo on the...the numeric keypad. 3-9 To successfully update the BIOS, you want to use the arrow keys on . Setting to [On] will allow users to update the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features MS-7612 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer ...
...9654; Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up screen. When enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to show the company logo on the...the numeric keypad. 3-9 To successfully update the BIOS, you want to use the arrow keys on . Setting to [On] will allow users to update the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features MS-7612 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer ...
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... device can conduct transactions for the system. ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you should set to be used for the operating system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to select the MPS version supported...
... device can conduct transactions for the system. ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you should set to be used for the operating system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to select the MPS version supported...
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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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... as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. 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...
... as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. 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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In this field. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to save energy. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, ... to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your operating...
In this field. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to save energy. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, ... to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your operating...
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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