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... History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-17 Switch 2-18...
... History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-17 Switch 2-18...
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... Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® Athlon64/ Athlon64 FX/ Athlon64 X2/ Sempron/ Phenom processors in AM2/ AM2+ package ■ AMD® processors in AM3 package ■ Up to 6000+ and higher CPU (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.... 800/ 1066 SDRAM (8GB Max) ■ 2 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL 8111C Audio ■ Chip integrated by Realtek...
... Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® Athlon64/ Athlon64 FX/ Athlon64 X2/ Sempron/ Phenom processors in AM2/ AM2+ package ■ AMD® processors in AM3 package ■ Up to 6000+ and higher CPU (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.... 800/ 1066 SDRAM (8GB Max) ■ 2 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL 8111C Audio ■ Chip integrated by Realtek...
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...able to support overclocking. Any attempt to ensure the safety of CPU. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. We do not have the CPU cooler, consult your components are installing... AM2+ CPU The surface of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
...able to support overclocking. Any attempt to ensure the safety of CPU. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. We do not have the CPU cooler, consult your components are installing... AM2+ CPU The surface of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
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... Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are...
... Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are...
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... main menu lists the setup functions you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can make changes General Help Enter CPU Specifications submenu Enter Memory-Z submenu Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu...
... main menu lists the setup functions you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can make changes General Help Enter CPU Specifications submenu Enter Memory-Z submenu Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu...
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MS-7549 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
MS-7549 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
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... key when the system is powered on . ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ BIOS Flash Protection When you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to run in APIC mode. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at...
... key when the system is powered on . ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ BIOS Flash Protection When you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to run in APIC mode. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at...
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... mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to keep it with in a specific range. It provides several sections to [Reset]. H/W Monitor MS-7549 ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices...
... mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to keep it with in a specific range. It provides several sections to [Reset]. H/W Monitor MS-7549 ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices...
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Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of CPU and Memory speed. ▍ BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of installed CPU. 3-18
Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of CPU and Memory speed. ▍ BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of installed CPU. 3-18
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...on screen. The previous overclocking had failed, and system will not be under our product warranty. ▍ BIOS Setup Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your system from improper operation will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to affect other devices or...three times. Please press any key to continue....... • Clear CMOS Please refer to "Chapter 2" for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically.
...on screen. The previous overclocking had failed, and system will not be under our product warranty. ▍ BIOS Setup Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your system from improper operation will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to affect other devices or...three times. Please press any key to continue....... • Clear CMOS Please refer to "Chapter 2" for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically.
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... File Name as default name. ▶ Start to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: we suggest you using [ROM] as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the... default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as Please setup a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will stare to save file Press "Enter" and select "OK" the system will be saved into the USB...
... File Name as default name. ▶ Start to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: we suggest you using [ROM] as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the... default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as Please setup a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will stare to save file Press "Enter" and select "OK" the system will be saved into the USB...
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... of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable, minimal system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to...
... of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable, minimal system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to...