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... 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...
... 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...
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...- Up to 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus. - PCI Master v2...400) for dual-channel mode (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h Supports up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). Supports AGP 8X/4X interface. - Supports DDR266...
...- Up to 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus. - PCI Master v2...400) for dual-channel mode (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h Supports up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). Supports AGP 8X/4X interface. - Supports DDR266...
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2.
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...not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to prevent overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing...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. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure your dealer to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Any...
...not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to prevent overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing...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. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure your dealer to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Any...
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... the socket. Press the CPU down the CPU Correct CPU placement O Incorrect CPU placement X Close Lever 2-4 Make sure to raise the lever up to move while the lever is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold... arrow. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. If the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. Gold arrow Gold ...
... the socket. Press the CPU down the CPU Correct CPU placement O Incorrect CPU placement X Close Lever 2-4 Make sure to raise the lever up to move while the lever is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold... arrow. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. If the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. Gold arrow Gold ...
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To dissipate heat, you need to fasten the fan. Press down the fan until its retention mechanism on the motherboard. Follow the instructions below to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. retention mechanism 2. Mount the fan on ... Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Each lever can be pressed down to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the heatsink. levers 2-5 Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Press the two levers down in the...
To dissipate heat, you need to fasten the fan. Press down the fan until its retention mechanism on the motherboard. Follow the instructions below to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. retention mechanism 2. Mount the fan on ... Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Each lever can be pressed down to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the heatsink. levers 2-5 Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Press the two levers down in the...
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...5V 16 7 GND 17 8 PW_OK 18 9 5V_SB 19 10 12V 20 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 Supply The mainboard supports... ATX power supply for system stability. 2-9 Power supply of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... To connect to...
...5V 16 7 GND 17 8 PW_OK 18 9 5V_SB 19 10 12V 20 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 Supply The mainboard supports... ATX power supply for system stability. 2-9 Power supply of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... To connect to...
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When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. CD1 R GND L 2-14 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to GND. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor...CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the recommend CPU fans at Intel® official website. 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 FDD, IDE...
When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. CD1 R GND L 2-14 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to GND. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor...CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the recommend CPU fans at Intel® official website. 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 FDD, IDE...
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...info/hyperthreading 3-9 For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading CPU function. Floppy Drive Seek This setting causes the BIOS to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM ...] Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to control the state of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with DRAM larger than 64MB. Boot To OS/2 This allows you... of controlling cursor operations. First A: will increase the system performance. MSI Reminds You...
...info/hyperthreading 3-9 For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading CPU function. Floppy Drive Seek This setting causes the BIOS to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM ...] Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to control the state of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with DRAM larger than 64MB. Boot To OS/2 This allows you... of controlling cursor operations. First A: will increase the system performance. MSI Reminds You...
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...copied to RAM. The contents of the ROM area can be used to this memory area, a system error may result. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of ...main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. You need to use, consult the vendor ...
...copied to RAM. The contents of the ROM area can be used to this memory area, a system error may result. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-10 C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of ...main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. You need to use, consult the vendor ...
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... turn off 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/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of the card does... remains powered while most other hardware compo- The system resume time is shortened when you can choose to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
... turn off 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/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of the card does... remains powered while most other hardware compo- The system resume time is shortened when you can choose to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
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...Set WakeUp Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. Power Button Function This feature allows users to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of time specified... in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off . MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Power Management/APM Setting to [Enabled] will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to configure the Power Button...
...Set WakeUp Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. Power Button Function This feature allows users to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of time specified... in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off . MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Power Management/APM Setting to [Enabled] will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to configure the Power Button...
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... not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card. 3-16 Settings range from [32] to operate at a 32 increment. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended ... is your primary graphics adapter. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which allows I/O devices to [248] at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system initializes the onboard VGA device. [AGP/Int-...
... not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card. 3-16 Settings range from [32] to operate at a 32 increment. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended ... is your primary graphics adapter. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which allows I/O devices to [248] at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system initializes the onboard VGA device. [AGP/Int-...
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Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23
Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23
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...speed up to enhance the overall performance. We suggest user to make the program run huge amount of overclocking. When the motherboard detects CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Dynamic OverClocking ...Dynamic Overclocking Technology is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. MSI Reminds You... It is still risky. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your...
...speed up to enhance the overall performance. We suggest user to make the program run huge amount of overclocking. When the motherboard detects CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Dynamic OverClocking ...Dynamic Overclocking Technology is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. MSI Reminds You... It is still risky. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your...
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..." in procuring better memory performance and bandwidth up . Options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-25 MSI Reminds You... 1. If the overclocking or/and MAT fails to run, you can introduce a...will enable MAT. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of CPU. BIOS Setup Performance Mode This item allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration... options: [Normal], [Fast]. If your overclocked processor to lock up to the external or motherboard clock speed. Meanwhile, for optimal system stability and performance. Moreover, if you are two functions...
..." in procuring better memory performance and bandwidth up . Options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-25 MSI Reminds You... 1. If the overclocking or/and MAT fails to run, you can introduce a...will enable MAT. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of CPU. BIOS Setup Performance Mode This item allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration... options: [Normal], [Fast]. If your overclocked processor to lock up to the external or motherboard clock speed. Meanwhile, for optimal system stability and performance. Moreover, if you are two functions...
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...Yellow: High performance setting. DDR Clock (Mhz) This read-only item allows you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in the field, allowing you to a higher frequency. MSI Reminds You... MSI Reminds You... Red: Not recommended setting and the system may cause a stability issue, so changing the... DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended to change color for warning if the value is proper for long-term usage. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Adjust CPU Bus...
...Yellow: High performance setting. DDR Clock (Mhz) This read-only item allows you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in the field, allowing you to a higher frequency. MSI Reminds You... MSI Reminds You... Red: Not recommended setting and the system may cause a stability issue, so changing the... DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended to change color for warning if the value is proper for long-term usage. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Adjust CPU Bus...