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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 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-22 LED Status Indicators 2-26 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1... 3-30 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1.
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 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-22 LED Status Indicators 2-26 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1... 3-30 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1.
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...; 790FX chipset - Supports Ultra DMA 66/ 100/ 133 mode - Supports Dual Gigabit LAN by JMicron® JMB322 - Supports 2 IEEE1394 ports (rear x 1, front x 1) Audio - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s RAID - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s ESATA - func=testreport) LAN - MS-7577 Mainboard Motherboard Specifications...
...; 790FX chipset - Supports Ultra DMA 66/ 100/ 133 mode - Supports Dual Gigabit LAN by JMicron® JMB322 - Supports 2 IEEE1394 ports (rear x 1, front x 1) Audio - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s RAID - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s ESATA - func=testreport) LAN - MS-7577 Mainboard Motherboard Specifications...
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...you are able to prevent overheating. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from ...CPU, make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Overclocking This motherboard...
...you are able to prevent overheating. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from ...CPU, make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Overclocking This motherboard...
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... utility and clear the record. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the actual CPU temperature. 3. the black wire is Ground and should be connected to the +12V; GND CINTRU 2 1 2-13 ...CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware...
... utility and clear the record. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the actual CPU temperature. 3. the black wire is Ground and should be connected to the +12V; GND CINTRU 2 1 2-13 ...CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware...
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...: HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is your primary graphics adapter. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SVM Support This item allows you with the means to get to enter the sub-menu and the following screen... Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which graphic card is part of your operating system. W hen set the item to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. You need to higher values. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enable/disable the AMD ...
...: HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is your primary graphics adapter. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SVM Support This item allows you with the means to get to enter the sub-menu and the following screen... Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which graphic card is part of your operating system. W hen set the item to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. You need to higher values. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enable/disable the AMD ...
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... can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of system configuration ... Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" ...
... can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of system configuration ... Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" ...
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... 2. Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. Enter Windows, and select [Start]-> [Settings]->[Control Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under ...Power schemes. 3-20 AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n' Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Under Cell Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet, and set this item to enter the sub-menu and the...
... 2. Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. Enter Windows, and select [Start]-> [Settings]->[Control Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under ...Power schemes. 3-20 AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n' Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Under Cell Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet, and set this item to enter the sub-menu and the...
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...POST and then apply full OC when loading the OS Mode 2 Load the OS then apply the OC settings. Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is available only when the processor supports this function. M ultiStep OC Booster This item is used to avoid the BIOS might crash with overclocking. OC Dial ...Function This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. OC Dial Step This item is used to set value of...
...POST and then apply full OC when loading the OS Mode 2 Load the OS then apply the OC settings. Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is available only when the processor supports this function. M ultiStep OC Booster This item is used to avoid the BIOS might crash with overclocking. OC Dial ...Function This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. OC Dial Step This item is used to set value of...