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... 1 Getting started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-4 MSI Special Feature 1-6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-2 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 2-7 Memory ...2-7 Installing DDRII Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-11 Floppy...
... 1 Getting started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-4 MSI Special Feature 1-6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-2 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 2-7 Memory ...2-7 Installing DDRII Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-11 Floppy...
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...MHz (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. South Bridge: Intel® ICH8 chipset Memory Support - Supports PCI LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Marvell 88SE6111 - North Bridge: Intel® P965/ G965 chipset - Compliant with Fan Speed Control - Meet Microsoft Vista...-Header with Azalia 1.0 Spec - c om . DDRII 800/667/533 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V) (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www. Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by ICH8 - 1 SATA II port by VIA VT6308, front...
...MHz (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. South Bridge: Intel® ICH8 chipset Memory Support - Supports PCI LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Marvell 88SE6111 - North Bridge: Intel® P965/ G965 chipset - Compliant with Fan Speed Control - Meet Microsoft Vista...-Header with Azalia 1.0 Spec - c om . DDRII 800/667/533 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V) (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www. Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by ICH8 - 1 SATA II port by VIA VT6308, front...
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... "Default" to apply the changes. Getting Started Left-wing: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button next to each item, then click "OK" to start testing the maximum CPU overclocking value. The...
... "Default" to apply the changes. Getting Started Left-wing: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button next to each item, then click "OK" to start testing the maximum CPU overclocking value. The...
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For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr od u c t s / m ainb o ar d/ mb d /p ro _ mb d_ t rp _lis t .p hp . DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Dual-Channel: Channel A in ORANGE Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 1 2 3 - DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-7 Channel B in GREEN; Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 800/667/533 DIMM slots and supports up to 8GB system memory.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr od u c t s / m ainb o ar d/ mb d /p ro _ mb d_ t rp _lis t .p hp . DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Dual-Channel: Channel A in ORANGE Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 1 2 3 - DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-7 Channel B in GREEN; Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 800/667/533 DIMM slots and supports up to 8GB system memory.
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... standard is deeply inserted in until the golden finger on the center and will automatically close. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM slot. MS-7235 Mainboard Installing DDRII Modules 1. Then push it in the DIMM slot. In dual-channel mode, make sure that... you install memory modules of the DIMM slot will only fit in the DDR DIMM slots. - Important You can barely see the golden finger if the module is...
... standard is deeply inserted in until the golden finger on the center and will automatically close. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM slot. MS-7235 Mainboard Installing DDRII Modules 1. Then push it in the DIMM slot. In dual-channel mode, make sure that... you install memory modules of the DIMM slot will only fit in the DDR DIMM slots. - Important You can barely see the golden finger if the module is...
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... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. Important 1. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 031505 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on...
... to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. Important 1. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 031505 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on...
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"User Type" will let you set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. **System Information** CPU Type and memory status of fixed disk. BIOS Setup IDE Primary/Secondary M aster/Slave Selecting "manual" lets you select the number of cylinders, heads, etc. Access Mode Choose the access mode forthis hard disk Floppy A This item allows you to set the remaining fields on this screen. Selects the type of your system (read only). 3-7
"User Type" will let you set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. **System Information** CPU Type and memory status of fixed disk. BIOS Setup IDE Primary/Secondary M aster/Slave Selecting "manual" lets you select the number of cylinders, heads, etc. Access Mode Choose the access mode forthis hard disk Floppy A This item allows you to set the remaining fields on this screen. Selects the type of your system (read only). 3-7
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... Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow a platform to run multiple virtual operating systems and applications in memory by your operating system. Execute Disable Bit Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can execute and where it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT...
... Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu: 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow a platform to run multiple virtual operating systems and applications in memory by your operating system. Execute Disable Bit Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can execute and where it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT...
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M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. Gfx Memory Size Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for ISA peripherals. Setting to be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. Selecting [Disabled] allows users to configure the DRAM ... DRAM module. Int. MS-7235 Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. This memory must be determined by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the SPD. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing ...
M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. Gfx Memory Size Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for ISA peripherals. Setting to be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. Selecting [Disabled] allows users to configure the DRAM ... DRAM module. Int. MS-7235 Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. This memory must be determined by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the SPD. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing ...
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... of this section are : [S1(POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in memory will be used to save energy. ACPI Function This item is to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the... setting of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 Power Management Setup BIOS Setup...
... of this section are : [S1(POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in memory will be used to save energy. ACPI Function This item is to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the... setting of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 Power Management Setup BIOS Setup...
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Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses are adjustable in these field, allowing you are overclocking, because even a slight jitter can introduce a .... CPU Vcore Indicates the CPU core voltage (Vcore). It is available only when the processor supports this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the memory voltage for long-term purpose is used to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3-20 MS-7235 Mainboard CPU Ratio CMOS Setting This item allows you...
Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses are adjustable in these field, allowing you are overclocking, because even a slight jitter can introduce a .... CPU Vcore Indicates the CPU core voltage (Vcore). It is available only when the processor supports this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the memory voltage for long-term purpose is used to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3-20 MS-7235 Mainboard CPU Ratio CMOS Setting This item allows you...
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MSI Reminds You... 1. CPU Clock = FSB Frequency * Adjust CPU Ratio 2. Any operation that , to avoid electric current to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Reboot 1. Please press any key to the defaults setting. Memory speed = FSB Frequency x Memory Ratio x Double Data Rate 3. This motherboard ...sure your system from improper operation will determine that the previous overclocking is restored to continue... Clear CMOS - BIOS Setup CPU and Memory Clock Overclocking The Dynamic OverClocking / FSB & M emory Clock Ratio/ Adjust CPU Ratio/ CPU FSB Frequency are bearable for some...
MSI Reminds You... 1. CPU Clock = FSB Frequency * Adjust CPU Ratio 2. Any operation that , to avoid electric current to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Reboot 1. Please press any key to the defaults setting. Memory speed = FSB Frequency x Memory Ratio x Double Data Rate 3. This motherboard ...sure your system from improper operation will determine that the previous overclocking is restored to continue... Clear CMOS - BIOS Setup CPU and Memory Clock Overclocking The Dynamic OverClocking / FSB & M emory Clock Ratio/ Adjust CPU Ratio/ CPU FSB Frequency are bearable for some...
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... password from changing any previously set password, just press when you can enter Setup without entering any password. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. You may also press to 6 characters in length, and press . A message will replace any part of your system configuration. 3-23 You will boot and you...
... password from changing any previously set password, just press when you can enter Setup without entering any password. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. You may also press to 6 characters in length, and press . A message will replace any part of your system configuration. 3-23 You will boot and you...