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CONTENTS Chapter 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...
CONTENTS Chapter 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...
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... LGA775 package - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes 1-2 South Bridge: Intel® ICH8 chipset Memory Support - msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_m bd_trp_list.php) LAN - Supports Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology - t w / program / p roduc t s/ m ainboard/ m ... - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - North Bridge: Intel® P965/ G965 chipset - MS-7235 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliant with jack sensing - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by...
... LGA775 package - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes 1-2 South Bridge: Intel® ICH8 chipset Memory Support - msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_m bd_trp_list.php) LAN - Supports Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology - t w / program / p roduc t s/ m ainboard/ m ... - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - North Bridge: Intel® P965/ G965 chipset - MS-7235 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliant with jack sensing - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by...
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.... Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-13 Each supports 2nd generation serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.
.... Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-13 Each supports 2nd generation serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.
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Also, desktop platforms with PCI specifications. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, ...
Also, desktop platforms with PCI specifications. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, ...
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Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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... on this channel. Press for the sub-menu of each item. mon th The month from Sun to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The specification of the week, from Jan. day Day of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to select the hard disk drive...
... on this channel. Press for the sub-menu of each item. mon th The month from Sun to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The specification of the week, from Jan. day Day of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to select the hard disk drive...
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This functionality allows the processor to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to classify areas in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. W hen a malicious worm attempts to ...
This functionality allows the processor to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to classify areas in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. W hen a malicious worm attempts to ...
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...failed and restore the default settings automatically. W arning !!! Any operation that exceeds product specification is restored to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Press the Power button to boot...of these fields for more information about how to "chapter 2" for more information. MSI Reminds You... 1. To save your peripherals and components are the items for you ...key to reboot the system three times. Please refer to clear CMOS data. 3-21 This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... Clear CMOS - BIOS ...
...failed and restore the default settings automatically. W arning !!! Any operation that exceeds product specification is restored to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Press the Power button to boot...of these fields for more information about how to "chapter 2" for more information. MSI Reminds You... 1. To save your peripherals and components are the items for you ...key to reboot the system three times. Please refer to clear CMOS data. 3-21 This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... Clear CMOS - BIOS ...
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... appears: Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-22 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to the...
... appears: Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-22 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to the...