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... trademarks of AMD Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. AMD, Athlon™, .../NT/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for P35 D3 Platinum Date June 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA...
... trademarks of AMD Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. AMD, Athlon™, .../NT/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for P35 D3 Platinum Date June 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA...
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... ALC888/ALC888T Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 viii 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.
... ALC888/ALC888T Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 viii 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.
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... P35 chipset - c om . m si. t w / index. Compliant with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB 1-2 Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - Supports 1 FDD with Azalia 1.0 Spec - Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale in LGA775 package. - t w / index. DDR3 1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DDR3 DIMMs... + RAID 0/1/5/10) by Marvell 88SE6111 - MS-7356 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Supports 1394 by Marvell 88SE6111 - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s RAID - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATAII ports plus 2 eSATA by...
... P35 chipset - c om . m si. t w / index. Compliant with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB 1-2 Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - Supports 1 FDD with Azalia 1.0 Spec - Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale in LGA775 package. - t w / index. DDR3 1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DDR3 DIMMs... + RAID 0/1/5/10) by Marvell 88SE6111 - MS-7356 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Supports 1394 by Marvell 88SE6111 - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s RAID - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATAII ports plus 2 eSATA by...
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ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm) Mounting - 9 mounting holes 1-3 Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers) - 6 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack (10/100/1000) - 6 flexible audio jacks - 1 1394 port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors - 3 USB...
ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm) Mounting - 9 mounting holes 1-3 Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers) - 6 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack (10/100/1000) - 6 flexible audio jacks - 1 1394 port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors - 3 USB...
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...the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to support overclocking. The surface of LGA 775 CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Alignment Key Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Yellow... and system. Always make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. Replaceing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Remember to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Make sure that...
...the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to support overclocking. The surface of LGA 775 CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Alignment Key Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Yellow... and system. Always make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. Replaceing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Remember to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Make sure that...
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FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. 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. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14 MS-7356 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. 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. Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14 MS-7356 Mainboard 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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Each connector can connect to the VoIP card. VoIP Card Connector: JSLIC1 (Only for ALC888T) This connector connects to one Serial ATA device. Please refer to the instruction of the VoIP card. Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA3 ~ SATA7 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. JSLIC1 2 22 1 21 2-15 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3~6 supported by ICH9R SATA7 supported by Marvell 88SE6111 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
Each connector can connect to the VoIP card. VoIP Card Connector: JSLIC1 (Only for ALC888T) This connector connects to one Serial ATA device. Please refer to the instruction of the VoIP card. Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA3 ~ SATA7 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. JSLIC1 2 22 1 21 2-15 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3~6 supported by ICH9R SATA7 supported by Marvell 88SE6111 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
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..., you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-7356 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~5 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take advantage of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utility that the red wire is the positive and...GND GND +1 2V SE NS OR GND +1 2V NC NC +1 2V GND CPUFAN SYSFAN1/2 SYSFAN4 NC +1 2V GND SYSFAN3 SYSFAN5 Important 1. CPUFAN / SYSFAN1 / SYSFAN2 supports fan control. CINTRU 1 GND 2 JCASE1 2-16 You can adjust fan speed in H/W Monitor menu of the CPU fan control. the black wire is opened, the...
..., you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-7356 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~5 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take advantage of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utility that the red wire is the positive and...GND GND +1 2V SE NS OR GND +1 2V NC NC +1 2V GND CPUFAN SYSFAN1/2 SYSFAN4 NC +1 2V GND SYSFAN3 SYSFAN5 Important 1. CPUFAN / SYSFAN1 / SYSFAN2 supports fan control. CINTRU 1 GND 2 JCASE1 2-16 You can adjust fan speed in H/W Monitor menu of the CPU fan control. the black wire is opened, the...
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...need to 1.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCIEx4 Speed Controller. 2-23 The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to Chapter 3 BIOS Setup - The PCI Express x 4 slot supports up to select the speed of the PCIE_4 slot in BIOS setup.... Please refer to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express ...
...need to 1.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCIEx4 Speed Controller. 2-23 The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to Chapter 3 BIOS Setup - The PCI Express x 4 slot supports up to select the speed of the PCIE_4 slot in BIOS setup.... Please refer to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express ...
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MS-7356 Mainboard 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 adding or removing ...
MS-7356 Mainboard 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 adding or removing ...
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PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to specify your ...
PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to specify your ...
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... the hard disks. Setting to enable or disable the LBA Mode. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to predict hard disk failure.
... the hard disks. Setting to enable or disable the LBA Mode. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to predict hard disk failure.
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...one core to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Hyper-Threading Technology This field appears only when the CPU supports Hyper-Threading. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can prevent certain classes of malicious... "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to select the MPS version supported by where application code can execute and where it cannot. The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to...
...one core to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Hyper-Threading Technology This field appears only when the CPU supports Hyper-Threading. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can prevent certain classes of malicious... "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to select the MPS version supported by where application code can execute and where it cannot. The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to...
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LAN Option ROM This item is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard IDE controller. Extra IDE Controller This item allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in ...
LAN Option ROM This item is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard IDE controller. Extra IDE Controller This item allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in ...
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... S3 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 W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. Settings are available only when your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W indows 2000/ XP , you.../files is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
... S3 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 W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. Settings are available only when your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W indows 2000/ XP , you.../files is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
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... system will need an VGA driver to the status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Therefore, if the VGA driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Power Button Function This feature sets the function...
... system will need an VGA driver to the status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Therefore, if the VGA driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Power Button Function This feature sets the function...
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... performance level of each step. It is still risky. Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology. Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency (FSB x Ratio). Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will appear after...appears. 3-21 PCIE D.O.T3 step1/2/3 setting Due to overclocking regularly first. Adjust CPU Ratio This field appears only when the CPU supports this function. This field will be unstable or reboot incidentally, it will speed up automatically to make sure that your CPU / memory...
... performance level of each step. It is still risky. Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology. Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency (FSB x Ratio). Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will appear after...appears. 3-21 PCIE D.O.T3 step1/2/3 setting Due to overclocking regularly first. Adjust CPU Ratio This field appears only when the CPU supports this function. This field will be unstable or reboot incidentally, it will speed up automatically to make sure that your CPU / memory...
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... Ratio are bearable for some special settings. Important 1. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Clear CMOS - This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Press the Power button to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Please press any key exclude "DEL" to enter SETUP....... Please refer to...
... Ratio are bearable for some special settings. Important 1. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Clear CMOS - This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Press the Power button to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Please press any key exclude "DEL" to enter SETUP....... Please refer to...
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Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio The Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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. A-1
Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio The Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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. A-1
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... after you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the indicated real panel or front panel. a A-8 Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek...
... after you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the indicated real panel or front panel. a A-8 Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek...