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MS-7596 User Settings 3-27 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-28 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B SB710 RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2 Appendix C Overclocking Center C-1 Activating Overclocking Center C-2 System Info C-3 DOT C-5 ix
MS-7596 User Settings 3-27 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-28 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B SB710 RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2 Appendix C Overclocking Center C-1 Activating Overclocking Center C-2 System Info C-3 DOT C-5 ix
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... - 1 TPM Module connector - 1 Overclock FSB switch Slots ■ 1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot ■ 1 PCI Express x1 slot ■ 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting ■ 8 mounting holes MS-7596 If you need to purchase accessories and ...request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.php 1-3
... - 1 TPM Module connector - 1 Overclock FSB switch Slots ■ 1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot ■ 1 PCI Express x1 slot ■ 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting ■ 8 mounting holes MS-7596 If you need to purchase accessories and ...request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.php 1-3
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...2-3 MS-7596 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Always make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply ... first to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to support overclocking. If you apply an even layer of CPU. Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks... turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
...2-3 MS-7596 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Always make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply ... first to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to support overclocking. If you apply an even layer of CPU. Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks... turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
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... to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for CPUFAN. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. MS-7596 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power...
... to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for CPUFAN. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. MS-7596 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power...
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... Switch: OCSWITCH1 You can overclock the FSB to change your mainboard's function through the use of FSB Important • Make sure that you to set the switch to default setting. 2-19 Please set the computer's function. MS-7596 Switch This mainboard provides the following switch ...for you power off the system before setting the switch. • When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot. Follow the instructions below to set the...
... Switch: OCSWITCH1 You can overclock the FSB to change your mainboard's function through the use of FSB Important • Make sure that you to set the switch to default setting. 2-19 Please set the computer's function. MS-7596 Switch This mainboard provides the following switch ...for you power off the system before setting the switch. • When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot. Follow the instructions below to set the...
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... Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
... Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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... Multi-step OC Booster This item is used to avoid the BIOS might crash with overclocking. [Disabled] Disable this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. It is for overclocking automatically. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust... CPU clock multiplier (ratio). Setting to [Enabled] allows you to detect the FSB limitation for overclock. MS-7596 ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). ▶...
... Multi-step OC Booster This item is used to avoid the BIOS might crash with overclocking. [Disabled] Disable this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. It is for overclocking automatically. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust... CPU clock multiplier (ratio). Setting to [Enabled] allows you to detect the FSB limitation for overclock. MS-7596 ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). ▶...
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...it will automatically reduce the memory power supply. ▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during overclocking. ▶ DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to [Enabled]. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has...strength of memory. It allows system to access multiple banks simultaneously. ▶ Power Down Enable This is an important parameter for improving overclocking capability of the memory bus can increase stability during C3 and ATLVID. ▶ FSB/DRAM Ratio This item allows you to control ...
...it will automatically reduce the memory power supply. ▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during overclocking. ▶ DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to [Enabled]. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has...strength of memory. It allows system to access multiple banks simultaneously. ▶ Power Down Enable This is an important parameter for improving overclocking capability of the memory bus can increase stability during C3 and ATLVID. ▶ FSB/DRAM Ratio This item allows you to control ...
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...pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). But if you are reduced to lock up. 3-23 For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your overclocked processor to flatter curves. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link width automatically. ▶ HT Link Speed This item allows...just cause your local EMI regulation. • Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are used to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. MS-7596 ▶ HT Link Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ HT Incoming/ Outgoing Link Width These ...
...pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). But if you are reduced to lock up. 3-23 For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your overclocked processor to flatter curves. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link width automatically. ▶ HT Link Speed This item allows...just cause your local EMI regulation. • Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are used to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. MS-7596 ▶ HT Link Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ HT Incoming/ Outgoing Link Width These ...
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Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1 Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature.
Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1 Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature.
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short-cut icon on the desktop short-cut path in your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Overclocking Center), it will have your Overclocking Center installed (locate the setup source file in the start-up " menu. You may double-click on each icon to activate Overclocking Center. ▍ Overclocking Center Activating Overclocking Center Once you have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup DVD accompanying with your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Program Files-->MSI-->Overclocking Center->Overclocking Center) C-2
short-cut icon on the desktop short-cut path in your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Overclocking Center), it will have your Overclocking Center installed (locate the setup source file in the start-up " menu. You may double-click on each icon to activate Overclocking Center. ▍ Overclocking Center Activating Overclocking Center Once you have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup DVD accompanying with your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Program Files-->MSI-->Overclocking Center->Overclocking Center) C-2
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C-4 You can select a DIMM slot you want to read from the SPD list. PCI Click PCI to read the information of each memory DIMM slot. ▍ Overclocking Center Memory Click Memory to read the information of devices on the mainboard.
C-4 You can select a DIMM slot you want to read from the SPD list. PCI Click PCI to read the information of each memory DIMM slot. ▍ Overclocking Center Memory Click Memory to read the information of devices on the mainboard.
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C-5 MS-7596 DOT Click DOT to reach optimal performance in Novice menu or you can select the basic setting to enter the DOT screen. You may change the values of the settings that you can adjust advanced values for overclocking in Novice menu are not adjustable. Please refer the following section for different environments. In DOT, you need. Novice In the Novice menu, it provides one of each environment setting/ default setting in Advance menu. The settings in Advance menu. Important You may choose one default setting and several common settings for more details.
C-5 MS-7596 DOT Click DOT to reach optimal performance in Novice menu or you can select the basic setting to enter the DOT screen. You may change the values of the settings that you can adjust advanced values for overclocking in Novice menu are not adjustable. Please refer the following section for different environments. In DOT, you need. Novice In the Novice menu, it provides one of each environment setting/ default setting in Advance menu. The settings in Advance menu. Important You may choose one default setting and several common settings for more details.
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Click the Cooling/ Silence/ Default/ Game/ Cinema button to adjust the values and save them. C-6 ▍ Overclocking Center Advance In the Advance menu, you can adjust the values for each environment setting/ default setting. Please refer to the following descriptions to enter it's setting menu.
Click the Cooling/ Silence/ Default/ Game/ Cinema button to adjust the values and save them. C-6 ▍ Overclocking Center Advance In the Advance menu, you can adjust the values for each environment setting/ default setting. Please refer to the following descriptions to enter it's setting menu.
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... bar. C-7 Simply click the right side of CPU temperature & CPU FAN speed. The system will appear. In the "System Warning" block, you can set . MS-7596 In each setting menu, you can select desired values for manual...
... bar. C-7 Simply click the right side of CPU temperature & CPU FAN speed. The system will appear. In the "System Warning" block, you can set . MS-7596 In each setting menu, you can select desired values for manual...
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▍ Overclocking Center After you adjust the values in the empty box. Important It provides you can save the settings. If you want to use . Click the ...
▍ Overclocking Center After you adjust the values in the empty box. Important It provides you can save the settings. If you want to use . Click the ...