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... is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release for PCB 1.x Add 1394 connetor BIOS, add CPU Smart Fan Temperature and CPU Fan Tolerance Value Date April 2003 May 2003 iii PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks or ...continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. Windows® 98/ 2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. AMI® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. We take every care in the United States and/or other countries...
... is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release for PCB 1.x Add 1394 connetor BIOS, add CPU Smart Fan Temperature and CPU Fan Tolerance Value Date April 2003 May 2003 iii PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks or ...continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of its contents. Windows® 98/ 2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. AMI® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. We take every care in the United States and/or other countries...
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...CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 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 2-11 Keyboard Connector 2-11 RJ-45 LAN Jack (...Optional 2-12 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-5 Live Monitor 1-6 ...
...CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 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 2-11 Keyboard Connector 2-11 RJ-45 LAN Jack (...Optional 2-12 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-5 Live Monitor 1-6 ...
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BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Control Keys 3-2 vi USB Connectors 2-12 VGA Connector 2-13 Audio Port Connectors 2-13 IEEE1394 Port (Optional 2-14 Serial Port Connectors: COMA/B 2-14 ...
BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Control Keys 3-2 vi USB Connectors 2-12 VGA Connector 2-13 Audio Port Connectors 2-13 IEEE1394 Port (Optional 2-14 Serial Port Connectors: COMA/B 2-14 ...
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Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Integrated Peripherals 3-16 Power Management Setup 3-23 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-27 PC Health Status 3-29 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-31 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-33 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-34 Appendix: Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Driver A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-18 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii
Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Integrated Peripherals 3-16 Power Management Setup 3-23 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-27 PC Health Status 3-29 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-31 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-33 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-34 Appendix: Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Driver A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-18 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii
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... with AC97 v2.2 spec. - Dimension h M-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W) Mounting h 6 mounting holes 1-3 h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which detects the pe- Compliant with PCI v2.2, and LAN on Motherboard (LOM) standard On-Board 1394 h NECPD72874 BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Meet...
... with AC97 v2.2 spec. - Dimension h M-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W) Mounting h 6 mounting holes 1-3 h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which detects the pe- Compliant with PCI v2.2, and LAN on Motherboard (LOM) standard On-Board 1394 h NECPD72874 BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Meet...
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MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout T: mouse B: keyboard S Y S T E M_ FA N CP U_ FA N Winbond 83627HF-AW FDD1 AT X Power Supply T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic Intel 82562EZ NEC D72874GC JAUD1 JCD1 Codec JSPD1 JPW1 Intel Springdale 865PE/G AGP Slot DDR 1 DDR 2 DDR 3 DDR 4 IDE 2 IDE 1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 CNR J1394_1 JUSB1 JUSB2 ICH5 BATT + SATA2 SATA1 JIR1 J B AT 1 BIOS JCI1 JFP1 MS-6743 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard 1-4
MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout T: mouse B: keyboard S Y S T E M_ FA N CP U_ FA N Winbond 83627HF-AW FDD1 AT X Power Supply T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic Intel 82562EZ NEC D72874GC JAUD1 JCD1 Codec JSPD1 JPW1 Intel Springdale 865PE/G AGP Slot DDR 1 DDR 2 DDR 3 DDR 4 IDE 2 IDE 1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 CNR J1394_1 JUSB1 JUSB2 ICH5 BATT + SATA2 SATA1 JIR1 J B AT 1 BIOS JCI1 JFP1 MS-6743 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard 1-4
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...VGA driver online. Updates the utilities online. z Live VGA Driver - Getting Started MSI Special Features Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions,... insert the companion CD and refer to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live BIOS - z Live Utility - If the product you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab....
...VGA driver online. Updates the utilities online. z Live VGA Driver - Getting Started MSI Special Features Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions,... insert the companion CD and refer to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live BIOS - z Live Utility - If the product you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab....
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...BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z Exit - To use the function, you need immediately. Double click the "MSI... Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for users to install the "MSI... Live Update 2" application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS.... After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Allows you need...
...BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z Exit - To use the function, you need immediately. Double click the "MSI... Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for users to install the "MSI... Live Update 2" application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS.... After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Allows you need...
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... on cable, you must configure second hard drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. Refer to Slave mode by setting its jumper. MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1...
... on cable, you must configure second hard drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. Refer to Slave mode by setting its jumper. MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1...
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To clear the warning, you to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (865PE only) The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JCI1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 is compliant... is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. The system will be short connected. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. If the chassis is connected to IrDA Infrared module.
To clear the warning, you to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (865PE only) The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JCI1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 is compliant... is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. The system will be short connected. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. If the chassis is connected to IrDA Infrared module.
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...necessary hardware or software settings for ATX family motherboards. The mainboard supports one AGP slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. Its main processing is specifically designed for audio or modem riser cards for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. It introduces a 66MHz,...) Slots The PCI slots allow you to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-29 Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP 8x slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot...
...necessary hardware or software settings for ATX family motherboards. The mainboard supports one AGP slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. Its main processing is specifically designed for audio or modem riser cards for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. It introduces a 66MHz,...) Slots The PCI slots allow you to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-29 Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP 8x slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot...
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You may need to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. BIOS Setup Chapter 3.
You may need to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. BIOS Setup Chapter 3.
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... highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can call up this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can use the control... field to the main menu, just press . You can use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to select the item. MSI Reminds You... You can make changes to exit the Help screen. Then you can use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
... highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can call up this chapter are under each BIOS category described in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can use the control... field to the main menu, just press . You can use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to select the item. MSI Reminds You... You can make changes to exit the Help screen. Then you can use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
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... items of special enhanced features. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your system's performance. The Main Menu allows you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4... PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices.
... items of special enhanced features. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your system's performance. The Main Menu allows you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4... PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices.
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Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. ... Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for frequency/voltage control. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for stable system performance operations.
Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. ... Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for frequency/voltage control. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for stable system performance operations.
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day Day of the week, from Jan. month The month from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. date The date from 1 to the date that you want (usually the current date). Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. ... CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Read-only. The time format is . Date This allows you want (usually the current time). MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys.
day Day of the week, from Jan. month The month from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. date The date from 1 to the date that you want (usually the current date). Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. ... CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Read-only. The time format is . Date This allows you want (usually the current time). MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys.
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...is asked to be entered to support two IDE devices. 3-7 Capacity The formatted size of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the storage device. MSI Reminds You... In different words, if two Serial ATA devices is installed, there will not work properly if you select Manual, related information...the system manufacturer. The hard disk will be provided in the documentation from the keyboard. If you enter improper information for details.) When BIOS version 1.0 is set to select Manual, None or Auto type. Head Number of your drive must match with the drive table. tion...
...is asked to be entered to support two IDE devices. 3-7 Capacity The formatted size of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the storage device. MSI Reminds You... In different words, if two Serial ATA devices is installed, there will not work properly if you select Manual, related information...the system manufacturer. The hard disk will be provided in the documentation from the keyboard. If you enter improper information for details.) When BIOS version 1.0 is set to select Manual, None or Auto type. Head Number of your drive must match with the drive table. tion...
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...'t stop for a disk error. The system doesn't stop for any error is detected at boot. CPU Type/BIOS Version/System Memory/Total Memory/ Video Memory (865G only) These items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of the system. Video The setting controls the type of video adapter used for... options are: All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key The system stops when any detected error. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Drive A:/B: This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed.
...'t stop for a disk error. The system doesn't stop for any error is detected at boot. CPU Type/BIOS Version/System Memory/Total Memory/ Video Memory (865G only) These items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of the system. Video The setting controls the type of video adapter used for... options are: All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key The system stops when any detected error. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard Drive A:/B: This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed.
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BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Virus Warning The item is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this way, the system performance ...
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Virus Warning The item is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this way, the system performance ...
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... will boot from the USB-interfaced HDD. CDROM The system will boot from LS-120 drive. MSI Reminds You... The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from the Network...from the first HDD. ZIP100 The system will boot from floppy drive. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot ...174; 4 Processor with HT Technology; *Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; *BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology. HDD-0 The system will boot from USB-interfaced floppy drive. HDD-2 The...
... will boot from the USB-interfaced HDD. CDROM The system will boot from LS-120 drive. MSI Reminds You... The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from the Network...from the first HDD. ZIP100 The system will boot from floppy drive. MS-6743 M-ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot ...174; 4 Processor with HT Technology; *Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; *BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology. HDD-0 The system will boot from USB-interfaced floppy drive. HDD-2 The...