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...trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii AMI® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR ... Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for P31 Neo Series Date July 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and...
...trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii AMI® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR ... Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for P31 Neo Series Date July 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and...
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing ...
CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (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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... (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi. Com pliant with Azalia Spec IDE - 1 IDE port controlled by ICH7 - North Bridge: Intel® P31 - Controlled by Realtek RTL8111B/ RTL8111C (optional) Audio - MS-7392 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om. php?f u nc =c puf orm) Supported FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - c om...
... (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi. Com pliant with Azalia Spec IDE - 1 IDE port controlled by ICH7 - North Bridge: Intel® P31 - Controlled by Realtek RTL8111B/ RTL8111C (optional) Audio - MS-7392 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - c om. php?f u nc =c puf orm) Supported FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - c om...
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Getting Started Floppy - 1 floppy port - Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 serial port (COM1) - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 audio ... 2.0 pinheaders - 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 CD-In pinheader - 1 SPDIF-out pinheader Slots - 1 PCI Express x 16 slot - 1 PCI Express x 1 slots - 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - ATX (30.5 cm X 21.5 cm) Mounting - 6 mounting holes 1-3
Getting Started Floppy - 1 floppy port - Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 serial port (COM1) - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 audio ... 2.0 pinheaders - 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 CD-In pinheader - 1 SPDIF-out pinheader Slots - 1 PCI Express x 16 slot - 1 PCI Express x 1 slots - 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - ATX (30.5 cm X 21.5 cm) Mounting - 6 mounting holes 1-3
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Replaceing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from overheating. We do not have the ... to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel® processor in LGA 775 package. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Always make sure your dealer before turning on it for better heat dispersion...
Replaceing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from overheating. We do not have the ... to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel® processor in LGA 775 package. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Always make sure your dealer before turning on it for better heat dispersion...
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IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
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... Core Center utility that the red wire is provided for external audio input. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 This connector is the positive... or consult the vendors for CPUFAN1. 3. GND +12V SENSOR Control CPUFAN1 SE NS OR +1 2V GND SYSFAN1 GND +1 2V SE NS OR SYSFAN2 Important 1. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. Fan cooler set with +12V. GND L R CD_IN1 2-13
... Core Center utility that the red wire is provided for external audio input. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 This connector is the positive... or consult the vendors for CPUFAN1. 3. GND +12V SENSOR Control CPUFAN1 SE NS OR +1 2V GND SYSFAN1 GND +1 2V SE NS OR SYSFAN2 Important 1. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. Fan cooler set with +12V. GND L R CD_IN1 2-13
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... parallel port is used to an optional parallel port bracket. MS-7392 Mainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) This connector is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 26 25 JLPT1 PIN SIGNAL 1 RSTB# 3 PRND0 5 PRND1 7 PRND2 9 PRND3 11 PRND4 13 PRND5...
... parallel port is used to an optional parallel port bracket. MS-7392 Mainboard S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) This connector is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 26 25 JLPT1 PIN SIGNAL 1 RSTB# 3 PRND0 5 PRND1 7 PRND2 9 PRND3 11 PRND4 13 PRND5...
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... Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI Express x 4 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to 250 MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Setup Slots PCI ...(Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot ...
... Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI Express x 4 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to 250 MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Setup Slots PCI ...(Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot ...
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... your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu for basic system configurations...
... your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu for basic system configurations...
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Setting to predict hard disk failure. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to set the type of floppy drives installed. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (...
Setting to predict hard disk failure. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to set the type of floppy drives installed. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (...
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... execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Execute Bit Support Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can to enable it, and will use , consult the vendor of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks...older operating systems. Hyper-Threading Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to insert code in memory by your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. W hen a malicious worm attempts to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user...
... execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Execute Bit Support Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can to enable it, and will use , consult the vendor of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks...older operating systems. Hyper-Threading Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to insert code in memory by your operating system doesn't support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. W hen a malicious worm attempts to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user...
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... need to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the onboard...
... need to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the onboard...
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... 2000/ XP , you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in formation of this field. Settings are available only when your operating system is...
... 2000/ XP , you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in formation of this field. Settings are available only when your operating system is...
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... OverClocking first. Important Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it is adjustable.This controls the CAS latency, which support speedstep technology. This field will available after you installed the CPU which determines the timing delay (in MHz). Advance DRAM Configuration Press to be unstable...
... OverClocking first. Important Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it is adjustable.This controls the CAS latency, which support speedstep technology. This field will available after you installed the CPU which determines the timing delay (in MHz). Advance DRAM Configuration Press to be unstable...
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Realtek ALC888 Audio Appendix B Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels. B-1
Realtek ALC888 Audio Appendix B Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels. B-1