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... instructions carefully. 2. Lay this User's Manual for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. The openings on a reliable flat surface before inserting any add-on it up. 5. Make sure the voltage of the power... iv com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Keep this equipment on the enclosure are for further guidance. Technical Support If a problem arises with the same or equivalent type recommended by a service personnel: ...
... instructions carefully. 2. Lay this User's Manual for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. The openings on a reliable flat surface before inserting any add-on it up. 5. Make sure the voltage of the power... iv com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Keep this equipment on the enclosure are for further guidance. Technical Support If a problem arises with the same or equivalent type recommended by a service personnel: ...
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... Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules... 2-7 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8 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 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-10 Serial Port Connector: COM...
... Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules... 2-7 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8 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 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-10 Serial Port Connector: COM...
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... to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). h Supports Dual-channel (for Northwood only) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes. - MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications...
... to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). h Supports Dual-channel (for Northwood only) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes. - MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications...
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.... Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. Compliant with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 29.5 cm (L) x 21.0 cm (W). Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in ICH5. Supports ACPI Power Management. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which...Compliance with PCI v2.2. - Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals includes: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port COM1 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 Line-In/Line...
.... Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. Compliant with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 29.5 cm (L) x 21.0 cm (W). Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in ICH5. Supports ACPI Power Management. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which...Compliance with PCI v2.2. - Getting Started On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals includes: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port COM1 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4) - 1 Line-In/Line...
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... x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. ...However, please make sure your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the top to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any...
... x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. ...However, please make sure your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the top to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any...
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... can install DDR266/ DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the slots. For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. You can install either single- It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to...
... can install DDR266/ DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the slots. For 848P Neo-V: DIMM1~2, max. For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. You can install either single- It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to...
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... the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 ...GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300 (and up) watt is used to provide power to an ATX power supply. Then push down the... SIGNAL 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON GND GND GND -5V 5V 5V ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is highly recommended for the power system. Hardware Setup Power...
... the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 ...GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of 300 (and up) watt is used to provide power to an ATX power supply. Then push down the... SIGNAL 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON GND GND GND -5V 5V 5V ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is highly recommended for the power system. Hardware Setup Power...
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A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
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... L 2-14 GND +12V Sensor CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor SYSFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CD-In Connector: CD1 The connector is Ground and should be connected to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. It supports three-pin head connector. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard... provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard ...
... L 2-14 GND +12V Sensor CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor SYSFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CD-In Connector: CD1 The connector is Ground and should be connected to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. It supports three-pin head connector. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard... provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard ...
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... be connected to Slave mode by setting its jumper. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to IDE1. MSI Reminds You... These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
... be connected to Slave mode by setting its jumper. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to IDE1. MSI Reminds You... These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
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... cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to 1 hard disk drive. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Otherwise, the loss of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Please do not fold the Serial ATA... cable into 90-degree angle. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16
... cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to 1 hard disk drive. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Otherwise, the loss of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Please do not fold the Serial ATA... cable into 90-degree angle. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16
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... (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only. 2 12 1 11 JSP1 JSP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 3 SPDFO S/PDIF output 4 (No Pin) 5 GND Ground...
... (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only. 2 12 1 11 JSP1 JSP1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 VCC 5V 2 VDD3 3 SPDFO S/PDIF output 4 (No Pin) 5 GND Ground...
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...definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to DBracket™ 2 in yellow color) LEDs 2-20 D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. D-Bracket™ 2 Connected to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. It integrates four LEDs ...buy, please note there might be a Bluetooth Sticker to cover one of the port, which marks "Do no remove, when using bluetooth". MS-6788 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JDB1...
...definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to DBracket™ 2 in yellow color) LEDs 2-20 D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. D-Bracket™ 2 Connected to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. It integrates four LEDs ...buy, please note there might be a Bluetooth Sticker to cover one of the port, which marks "Do no remove, when using bluetooth". MS-6788 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional) The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connected to JDB1...
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The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to ... graphics card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also works as a communcation slot, which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which allows you to directly...
The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to ... graphics card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also works as a communcation slot, which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which allows you to directly...
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PC Health Status This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to .... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu...
PC Health Status This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to .... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu...
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...password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to : http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading 3-9 MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;...BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will move data from a hard disk that supports HT Technology. First A: will increase the system performance. Setting options are described below. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Password Check...
...password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to : http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading 3-9 MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;...BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will move data from a hard disk that supports HT Technology. First A: will increase the system performance. Setting options are described below. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Password Check...
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... area, a system error may result. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the adapter ROM named in APIC mode. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. To find out which MPS... by your operating system. Settings are not only copied to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be used to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ...
... area, a system error may result. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the adapter ROM named in APIC mode. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. To find out which MPS... by your operating system. Settings are not only copied to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be used to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ...
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... hardware maintains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3 sleep state. If your BIOS...AGP driver of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this section are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will...
... hardware maintains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3 sleep state. If your BIOS...AGP driver of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this section are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will...
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...]. USB Device Legacy Support Set to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while [Native Mode] means you want to [Enabled] if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. On... that the options showed on the south bridge is used to use all the available IRQs. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Legacy Mode], [Native Mode]. 3-19
...]. USB Device Legacy Support Set to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while [Native Mode] means you want to [Enabled] if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. On... that the options showed on the south bridge is used to use all the available IRQs. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Legacy Mode], [Native Mode]. 3-19