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Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. Revision History Revision V1.2 Revision History First release for PT880 Neo (V2.0) Date April 2004 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. ... please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw iii Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Intel® and Pentium® are...
Netware® is given as to make changes without notice. Revision History Revision V1.2 Revision History First release for PT880 Neo (V2.0) Date April 2004 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. ... please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw iii Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Intel® and Pentium® are...
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... Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Memory Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-11 ATA133 Hard ...Power Connector: CPUFA1 2-13 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Color Management 1-5 CoreCenter 1-6 Core CellTM Chip 1-8 Round Cable (Optional 1-9 CPU Thermal Protection 1-9 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-11 Live Monitor 1-11 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-12 ...
... Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Memory Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-11 ATA133 Hard ...Power Connector: CPUFA1 2-13 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Color Management 1-5 CoreCenter 1-6 Core CellTM Chip 1-8 Round Cable (Optional 1-9 CPU Thermal Protection 1-9 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-11 Live Monitor 1-11 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-12 ...
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... Request Routing 2-19 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot 2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-19 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Getting Help 3-3 Control Keys 3-3 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced... BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-15 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 Integrated Peripherals 3-20 PC Health Status ...
... Request Routing 2-19 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot 2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-19 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Getting Help 3-3 Control Keys 3-3 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced... BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-15 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 Integrated Peripherals 3-20 PC Health Status ...
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Information A-6 Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function A-7 Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 BIOS Configuration B-4 Installing RAID Software & Drivers B-14 Using VIA RAID Tool B-17 vii
Information A-6 Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function A-7 Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 BIOS Configuration B-4 Installing RAID Software & Drivers B-14 Using VIA RAID Tool B-17 vii
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... AC97 v2.2 Spec - Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement LAN h VIA® VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically h The mainboard provides a Desktop ...Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm x 20.4cm Mounting h 6 standard ...
... AC97 v2.2 Spec - Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement LAN h VIA® VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically h The mainboard provides a Desktop ...Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm x 20.4cm Mounting h 6 standard ...
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...item, then click "OK" to restore the default values. Then you can click Save to configure in BIOS setting. By comprehensive validation of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules, MSI concluded best parameters for fan speeds are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for... DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS settings. The only limitation was the margin of voltage and frequency simultaneously....
...item, then click "OK" to restore the default values. Then you can click Save to configure in BIOS setting. By comprehensive validation of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules, MSI concluded best parameters for fan speeds are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for... DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS settings. The only limitation was the margin of voltage and frequency simultaneously....
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...the product you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ü Live VGA Driver - Updates the VGA driver online. Ü Live OSD - MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used ... more information on the left column of the OSD products online. Ü Live Utility - Updates the BIOS online. Ü Live Driver - Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the ...
...the product you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ü Live VGA Driver - Updates the VGA driver online. Ü Live OSD - MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used ... more information on the left column of the OSD products online. Ü Live Utility - Updates the BIOS online. Ü Live Driver - Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the ...
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... Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the MSI Live Monitor [Preference] dialog box . 1-11 Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon lower-right corner of the taskbar. z View Last Result - ...Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z Preference - tions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version you need to view the last search result if there is selected, you need immediately. z ...
... Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the MSI Live Monitor [Preference] dialog box . 1-11 Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon lower-right corner of the taskbar. z View Last Result - ...Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z Preference - tions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version you need to view the last search result if there is selected, you need immediately. z ...
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...users. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. D-Bracket™ 2 1 2 3 4 Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description 1 2 System Power ON 3 4 - Testing VGA BIOS - Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to help users understand their...other failures. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to detect if there are any problems or failures. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is very useful for fast booting.
...users. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. D-Bracket™ 2 1 2 3 4 Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description 1 2 System Power ON 3 4 - Testing VGA BIOS - Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to help users understand their...other failures. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to detect if there are any problems or failures. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is very useful for fast booting.
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... base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. BIOS Sign On - Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. This will show information regarding the processor 3 4 (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real...
... base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller. BIOS Sign On - Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. This will show information regarding the processor 3 4 (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real...
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. GND 2 ... LED JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 SPK- 4 BUZ+ 6 BUZ- 8 SPK+ 2-14 To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JFP1 Power Power LED Switch 2 10 1 9 HDD Reset LED Switch JFP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 HD_LED_P 2 FP PWR/SLP 3 HD_LED_N...
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. GND 2 ... LED JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 SPK- 4 BUZ+ 6 BUZ- 8 SPK+ 2-14 To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JFP1 Power Power LED Switch 2 10 1 9 HDD Reset LED Switch JFP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 HD_LED_P 2 FP PWR/SLP 3 HD_LED_N...
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... graphics card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read...
... graphics card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read...
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...message appears on the screen during the system boot- V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 150304 refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7043MS V1.0 150304 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as MS = all standard customers. The items under continuous update for ... refers to change the default settings for better system performance. ing up , the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-1 Therefore, the description may need to configure the system for reference only. 2. It is the...
...message appears on the screen during the system boot- V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 150304 refers to the date this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the format: A7043MS V1.0 150304 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as MS = all standard customers. The items under continuous update for ... refers to change the default settings for better system performance. ing up , the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-1 Therefore, the description may need to configure the system for reference only. 2. It is the...
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.../Dn] Select [RETURN] Boot [ESC] cancel The boot menu will boot from by turning it will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press to trigger the boot menu. You may also restart the system by pressing . Select the one you... to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you still wish to boot from the selected device. Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to the...
.../Dn] Select [RETURN] Boot [ESC] cancel The boot menu will boot from by turning it will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press to trigger the boot menu. You may also restart the system by pressing . Select the one you... to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you still wish to boot from the selected device. Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to the...
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.... The Optimal Defaults provide stable performance settings for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the ... the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the Optimal and High Performance Defaults. Default Settings The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of the screen.
.... The Optimal Defaults provide stable performance settings for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the ... the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the Optimal and High Performance Defaults. Default Settings The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of the screen.
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... for power management. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices...
... for power management. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices...
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Set User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Exit Without Saving .... Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to load the factory default settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for integrated peripherals. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
Set User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Exit Without Saving .... Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to load the factory default settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for integrated peripherals. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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... to the value you want (usually the current time). System Time This allows you to your selection. 3-6 The format is [hour] [minute] [second]. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 8 categories. Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to...
... to the value you want (usually the current time). System Time This allows you to your selection. 3-6 The format is [hour] [minute] [second]. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 8 categories. Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to...
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Available options: [Not Installed], [1.2 MB 5¼], [720 KB 3½], [1.44 MB 3½], and [2.88 MB 3½]. 3-7 BIOS Setup [Type] [Cylinders] [Heads] [Write Precompensation] [Sectors] [Maximum Capacity] [LBA Mode] [Block Mode] [Fast Programmed I/O Modes] [32 Bit Transfer Mode] Select how to define the ...
Available options: [Not Installed], [1.2 MB 5¼], [720 KB 3½], [1.44 MB 3½], and [2.88 MB 3½]. 3-7 BIOS Setup [Type] [Cylinders] [Heads] [Write Precompensation] [Sectors] [Maximum Capacity] [LBA Mode] [Block Mode] [Fast Programmed I/O Modes] [32 Bit Transfer Mode] Select how to define the ...
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.../2nd/3rd These items allow you to load the operating system. 3-8 Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options...
.../2nd/3rd These items allow you to load the operating system. 3-8 Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options...