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...of purchase or local distributor. 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 place of Novell, Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. AMI® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR ... are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, 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...
...of purchase or local distributor. 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 place of Novell, Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. AMI® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR ... are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, 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...
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...Safety Instructions ...v Chapter 1. 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 ... 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 ...
...Safety Instructions ...v Chapter 1. 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 ... 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 ...
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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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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 Information A-6 Using 2-, 4- & 6-
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... 6-channel audio codec - 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 ...
... 6-channel audio codec - 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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...mode Here you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS settings. OC Menu The exclusive OC Menu is fully developed to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will adjust the ...necessary parameters of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules, MSI concluded best parameters for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds. The values you may use the scroll bars to adjust each item and make it...
...mode Here you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS settings. OC Menu The exclusive OC Menu is fully developed to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will adjust the ...necessary parameters of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules, MSI concluded best parameters for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds. The values you may use the scroll bars to adjust each item and make it...
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Updates the VGA driver online. Ü Live OSD - After the installation, the "MSI Live ..."sorry" message is a tool used to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-10 Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the BIOS online. Ü Live Driver - If the product you don't need to start the update process. Ü Live...
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Updates the VGA driver online. Ü Live OSD - After the installation, the "MSI Live ..."sorry" message is a tool used to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-10 Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the BIOS online. Ü Live Driver - If the product you don't need to start the update process. Ü Live...
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... Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is selected, you can specify how often the system will appear on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to a database which contains various possible ques- z Preference - Double click this icon to inquire...
... Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is selected, you can specify how often the system will appear on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to a database which contains various possible ques- z Preference - Double click this icon to inquire...
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. This will hang... such as VGA, RAM or other failures. D-Bracket™ 2 1 2 3 4 Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description 1 2 System Power ON 3 4 - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Decompressing BIOS image to debug the system. This special feature is damaged or not installed properly. Testing onboard memory size. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations...
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. This will hang... such as VGA, RAM or other failures. D-Bracket™ 2 1 2 3 4 Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description 1 2 System Power ON 3 4 - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Decompressing BIOS image to debug the system. This special feature is damaged or not installed properly. Testing onboard memory size. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations...
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... the processor 3 4 (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - Testing Base and Extended Memory - Operating System Booting 1-13 BIOS Sign On - Boot Attempt - Teting base memory from 240K to all ISA. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Initializing Hard...
... the processor 3 4 (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - Testing Base and Extended Memory - Operating System Booting 1-13 BIOS Sign On - Boot Attempt - Teting base memory from 240K to all ISA. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Initializing Hard...
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... Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to a 2-pin chassis switch. The system will be short. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is connected to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is opened, the switch will... 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.
... Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to a 2-pin chassis switch. The system will be short. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 (Optional) This connector is connected to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is opened, the switch will... 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.
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... five 32-bit PCI bus slots. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to directly access main memory. AGP...
... five 32-bit PCI bus slots. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to directly access main memory. AGP...
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MSI Reminds You... 1. Therefore, the description may need to run SETUP. You want to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 150304 refers to change the default settings for optimum use. ing up , the 1st line appearing ...allows you to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system boot- BIOS Setup Chapter 3. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Upon boot-up , and requests you to the customer as A = ...
MSI Reminds You... 1. Therefore, the description may need to run SETUP. You want to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 150304 refers to change the default settings for optimum use. ing up , the 1st line appearing ...allows you to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system boot- BIOS Setup Chapter 3. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Upon boot-up , and requests you to the customer as A = ...
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Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by using arrow keys, then press . Select First Boot Device Floppy IDE-0 CDROM :...system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The selection will not make changes to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you want to boot up. 3-2 The POST messages might pass by simultaneously pressing...on the screen, press key to trigger the boot menu. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will boot from by pressing .
Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by using arrow keys, then press . Select First Boot Device Floppy IDE-0 CDROM :...system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The selection will not make changes to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you want to boot up. 3-2 The POST messages might pass by simultaneously pressing...on the screen, press key to trigger the boot menu. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will boot from by pressing .
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... Optimal Defaults Save all devices and the system, while the High Performance Defaults provide the best system performance but may affect the system stability. 3-3 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... item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to select the item. 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....
... Optimal Defaults Save all devices and the system, while the High Performance Defaults provide the best system performance but may affect the system stability. 3-3 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... item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to select the item. 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....
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MS-7043 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter the AMI BIOS New Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of...
MS-7043 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter the AMI BIOS New Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of...
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... may be affected. PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for optimal & stable system performance. Set User Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for integrated peripherals. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to set User Password. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to specify your PC...
... may be affected. PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for optimal & stable system performance. Set User Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for integrated peripherals. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to set User Password. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to specify your PC...
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...] The year can be adjusted by users. [day] Day of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to Sat, determined by BIOS. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to the date that you prefer. Read-only. System Time This allows... set the system time that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to select the hard disk drive type. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 8 categories.
...] The year can be adjusted by users. [day] Day of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to Sat, determined by BIOS. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to the date that you prefer. Read-only. System Time This allows... set the system time that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to select the hard disk drive type. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 8 categories.
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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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.... 1st/2nd/3rd These items allow you to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to show the company logo on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows...
.... 1st/2nd/3rd These items allow you to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-7043 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to show the company logo on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows...