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...is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release with chipsets Intel® 865PE/G & Intel® ICH5 Update the Core Center photo, Modify CPU description Date March 2003 April 2003 iii We take every ...document, but no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, ...
...is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release with chipsets Intel® 865PE/G & Intel® ICH5 Update the Core Center photo, Modify CPU description Date March 2003 April 2003 iii We take every ...document, but no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, ...
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... Core Speed Derivation Procedure 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 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor...
... Core Speed Derivation Procedure 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 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor...
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...in ICH5/ICH5R. - A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller is not supported). Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives. Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. On-Board IDE h Dual Ultra DMA ...66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - h Supports up . Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Main Memory h Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
...in ICH5/ICH5R. - A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller is not supported). Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives. Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. On-Board IDE h Dual Ultra DMA ...66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - h Supports up . Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Main Memory h Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
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... apply the changes. Also you can click Save to save the desired FSB you may adjust the CPU fan speed in front of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7 Getting Started Left-side: Current system status In...
... apply the changes. Also you can click Save to save the desired FSB you may adjust the CPU fan speed in front of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7 Getting Started Left-side: Current system status In...
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...4 not installed properly. These users can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations ...system. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. 1-10 This will hang if the memory module is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to debug...
...4 not installed properly. These users can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations ...system. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to the screen. 1-10 This will hang if the memory module is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to debug...
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...start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-11 Testing Base and Extended Memory - Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Boot Attempt - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... This will... and controller. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization -
...start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-11 Testing Base and Extended Memory - Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Boot Attempt - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... This will... and controller. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization -
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...red, Reset Switch in blue, Power Switch in black, Power LED in light green. h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. Memory DDR DIMMs Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors: 1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white B ATT + AGP 8X Slot USB 2.0 connector 1394 connectors... ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Color Management MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
...red, Reset Switch in blue, Power Switch in black, Power LED in light green. h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. Memory DDR DIMMs Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors: 1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white B ATT + AGP 8X Slot USB 2.0 connector 1394 connectors... ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Color Management MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard.
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DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Users can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting code) and registered DIMM. BATT + DDR...on different- 2-7 Please note that each DIMM can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to conventional ...
DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Users can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting code) and registered DIMM. BATT + DDR...on different- 2-7 Please note that each DIMM can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to conventional ...
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MSI Reminds You... Then push it in the socket. Volt Notch 2-8 The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. ...DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. The module will automatically close. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of module. Please refer ...~2GB 256MB~2GB 512MB~4GB Installing DDR Modules 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard channelDDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen.
MSI Reminds You... Then push it in the socket. Volt Notch 2-8 The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. ...DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. The module will automatically close. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of module. Please refer ...~2GB 256MB~2GB 512MB~4GB Installing DDR Modules 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard channelDDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen.
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... Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to directly access main memory. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software... graphics controller to meet your needs. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
... Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to directly access main memory. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software... graphics controller to meet your needs. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
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...from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to this memory area, a system error may result. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is not copied to ...contents of specified ROM are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of specified ROM are handled. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested...
...from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to this memory area, a system error may result. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is not copied to ...contents of specified ROM are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of specified ROM are handled. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested...
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...Available settings: 4, 8. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the PCI memory address range 3-14 Settings: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most.... RAS# to precharge. Precharge Delay This setting controls the precharge delay, which is a portion of the next memory location to CAS (column address strobe). Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . Setting options...refresh, refresh may fail to properly generate the next memory location. Available settings: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks. This item applies...
...Available settings: 4, 8. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the PCI memory address range 3-14 Settings: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most.... RAS# to precharge. Precharge Delay This setting controls the precharge delay, which is a portion of the next memory location to CAS (column address strobe). Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . Setting options...refresh, refresh may fail to properly generate the next memory location. Available settings: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks. This item applies...
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BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space.
BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space.
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... Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in this state, no system context is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. S3-related functions described in S1... mode is a low power state. In this section are : S1/POS S3/STR Auto The S1 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... The information stored in formation of this field.
... Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in this state, no system context is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. S3-related functions described in S1... mode is a low power state. In this section are : S1/POS S3/STR Auto The S1 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... The information stored in formation of this field.
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Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is a system which allows I/O devices to No automatically. For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the ...CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Settings range from 32 to the default settings. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is where the...
Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is a system which allows I/O devices to No automatically. For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the ...CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Settings range from 32 to the default settings. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is where the...
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...from the pool of available IRQs passed to it . Onboard I /O are configurable by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used . If all IRQs are set to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the...by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to reserve the IRQ by AMIBIOS. If more IRQs must be available for PCI and PnP devices. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used . The settings determine if AMIBIOS should ...
...from the pool of available IRQs passed to it . Onboard I /O are configurable by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used . If all IRQs are set to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the...by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to reserve the IRQ by AMIBIOS. If more IRQs must be available for PCI and PnP devices. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used . The settings determine if AMIBIOS should ...
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...also have the right to six characters in length, and press . Once the password is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you can enter Setup without entering any password. Retype... the password and press . This would prevent unauthorized use of the setup menu. You may also press to Setup. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you try to enter Setup. A message will show up to change the settings of your ...
...also have the right to six characters in length, and press . Once the password is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you can enter Setup without entering any password. Retype... the password and press . This would prevent unauthorized use of the setup menu. You may also press to Setup. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you try to enter Setup. A message will show up to change the settings of your ...
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...Taisol CGK760092, Vantec CCK6035D & GlobalWin WBK38. Q: Can I use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. A: No, you do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Q: Can Live Update Series support WinXP?.../livedriver.htm but it keeps on Win9x or WinME? Please use a 3-Pin to the motherboard? MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI Live Update utility from http:/ /www.msi.com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for new BIOS...
...Taisol CGK760092, Vantec CCK6035D & GlobalWin WBK38. Q: Can I use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. A: No, you do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Q: Can Live Update Series support WinXP?.../livedriver.htm but it keeps on Win9x or WinME? Please use a 3-Pin to the motherboard? MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI Live Update utility from http:/ /www.msi.com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for new BIOS...
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... usually released due to the model number. A: A new BIOS is incremental. 091096 refers to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for the release. A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is supported 2. New function is the BIOS version. New BIOS source code 3. Q: How do not...
... usually released due to the model number. A: A new BIOS is incremental. 091096 refers to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for the release. A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is supported 2. New function is the BIOS version. New BIOS source code 3. Q: How do not...