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...Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Safety Instructions v Chapter 1. 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 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-12 Round ... 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
...Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Safety Instructions v Chapter 1. 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 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-12 Round ... 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
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... Features 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-20 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC Health Status 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching...
... Features 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-20 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC Health Status 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching...
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... which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. Compliance with PCI 2.2. - BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Mounting h 9 mounting holes. 1-3 Can support SPDIF Out via S-Bracket only. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W). Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - LAN (Optional) h Intel...
... which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. Compliance with PCI 2.2. - BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Mounting h 9 mounting holes. 1-3 Can support SPDIF Out via S-Bracket only. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W). Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec. - LAN (Optional) h Intel...
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.../ ICH5R JB AT1 S ATA 2 JD B1 SATA1 BIOS Codec JS1 JSP1 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 VIA VT6306 S ATA 4 IDE 3 PROMISE PDC20378 S ATA 3 SFAN1 JA UD 1 JUSB2 (Optional) JUSB1 J1394_1 J1394_2 J1394_3 JFP2 JFP1 JIR1 865PE/G Neo2 (MS-6728) v1.X ATX Mainboard 1-4 AW AT X Power Supply IDE 1 FDD... 1 T: Giga LAN jack B: USB ports JPW1 T: L in e - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Top : mouse Bottom:...
.../ ICH5R JB AT1 S ATA 2 JD B1 SATA1 BIOS Codec JS1 JSP1 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 VIA VT6306 S ATA 4 IDE 3 PROMISE PDC20378 S ATA 3 SFAN1 JA UD 1 JUSB2 (Optional) JUSB1 J1394_1 J1394_2 J1394_3 JFP2 JFP1 JIR1 865PE/G Neo2 (MS-6728) v1.X ATX Mainboard 1-4 AW AT X Power Supply IDE 1 FDD... 1 T: Giga LAN jack B: USB ports JPW1 T: L in e - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Top : mouse Bottom:...
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.... z Live VGA BIOS - After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live BIOS - Updates the BIOS online. Updates the VGA driver online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver...
.... z Live VGA BIOS - After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live BIOS - Updates the BIOS online. Updates the VGA driver online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver...
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... version you need to schedule the search for users to run the application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z View Last Result - Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 Allows...
... version you need to schedule the search for users to run the application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z View Last Result - Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 Allows...
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...for overclocking users. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing VGA BIOS - The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. This special feature is damaged or not installed properly.... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. The D-LED will start writing VGA sign-on message to debug the system. Decompressing BIOS image to detect if there are any problems...
...for overclocking users. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing VGA BIOS - The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. This special feature is damaged or not installed properly.... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. The D-LED will start writing VGA sign-on message to debug the system. Decompressing BIOS image to detect if there are any problems...
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Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-11 This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller. BIOS Sign On - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (...
Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-11 This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller. BIOS Sign On - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (...
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... Design Guide. To clear the warning, you to connect to use the IR function. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 BATT + 2-30 The system will be... short. JIR1 is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5 4 GND 5 IRTX BATT + 6 IRRX JIR1 5 1 6 2 Chassis Intrusion...
... Design Guide. To clear the warning, you to connect to use the IR function. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 BATT + 2-30 The system will be... short. JIR1 is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5 4 GND 5 IRTX BATT + 6 IRRX JIR1 5 1 6 2 Chassis Intrusion...
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... PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-33 Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of...
... PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-33 Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the throughput demands of...
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BIOS Setup Chapter 3. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information 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 the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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... . If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot menu similar to trigger the boot menu. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will list all the bootable devices. When the same message as listed above appears on...button. The POST messages might pass by pressing . Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by too quickly for you still wish to enter Setup. The system will still use the original first boot device to respond in...
... . If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot menu similar to trigger the boot menu. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will list all the bootable devices. When the same message as listed above appears on...button. The POST messages might pass by pressing . Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by too quickly for you still wish to enter Setup. The system will still use the original first boot device to respond in...
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... a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Setup Original values Load BIOS Setup defaults BIOS Languages switch Load High Performance defaults Save all devices and the system, while High Performance defaults provide the best system performance... of the screen. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next ...
... a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Setup Original values Load BIOS Setup defaults BIOS Languages switch Load High Performance defaults Save all devices and the system, while High Performance defaults provide the best system performance... of the screen. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for the selected setup category is the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next ...
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Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. Use arrow keys to move among the items ... 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-6728 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu...
Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance. Use arrow keys to move among the items ... 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-6728 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu...
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...Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Save & Exit... Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for frequency/voltage control. PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for the best system performance, but the system stability may...
...Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Save & Exit... Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for frequency/voltage control. PC Health Status This entry shows your settings for the best system performance, but the system stability may...
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...use the or keys to switch to Sat, determined by numeric function keys. Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by users. 3-6 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use... the arrow keys to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The format is . month The month from 1 to highlight the item you want (usually the current time). through Dec.
...use the or keys to switch to Sat, determined by numeric function keys. Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by users. 3-6 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use... the arrow keys to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The format is . month The month from 1 to highlight the item you want (usually the current time). through Dec.
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..., or Disabled un- Available options: Not Installed, 1.2 MB 5¼, 720 KB 3½, 1.44 MB 3½ and 2.88 MB 3½. 3-7 BIOS Setup Current Language This allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Type Select how to select the hard disk drive type. der... I/O Select Auto to your selection. Setting options: English, China (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Japanese, Korea,. The specification of BIOS. Modes mance by optimizing the hard disk timing 32 Bit Transfer Mode Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate ...
..., or Disabled un- Available options: Not Installed, 1.2 MB 5¼, 720 KB 3½, 1.44 MB 3½ and 2.88 MB 3½. 3-7 BIOS Setup Current Language This allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Type Select how to select the hard disk drive type. der... I/O Select Auto to your selection. Setting options: English, China (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Japanese, Korea,. The specification of BIOS. Modes mance by optimizing the hard disk timing 32 Bit Transfer Mode Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate ...
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... settings are: IDE-0 The system will boot from the third HDD. IDE-2 The system will boot from the first HDD. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will boot from any ARMD device, ...such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as a floppy drive. 3-8 ARMD-FDD The system will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled...
... settings are: IDE-0 The system will boot from the third HDD. IDE-2 The system will boot from the first HDD. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will boot from any ARMD device, ...such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as a floppy drive. 3-8 ARMD-FDD The system will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled...
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... as a floppy drive. BBS-6 The system will boot from the USB-interfaced HDD. BBS-7 The system will boot from the 8th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. USB CDROMThe system will boot from the USB-interfaced CD-ROM. Legacy SCSI The system will boot from the SCSI.... Specification) compliant device. CD/DVD The system will boot from the 9th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-1 The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ARMD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. BBS-3 The system will boot from...
... as a floppy drive. BBS-6 The system will boot from the USB-interfaced HDD. BBS-7 The system will boot from the 8th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. USB CDROMThe system will boot from the USB-interfaced CD-ROM. Legacy SCSI The system will boot from the SCSI.... Specification) compliant device. CD/DVD The system will boot from the 9th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-1 The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ARMD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. BBS-3 The system will boot from...
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... the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will come on the bootup screen. First A: will turn on the... to Off will allow end users to set USB Legacy Support to boot from other devices if the system fails to All Device. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 1. Disabled Shows the POST messages at boot. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is powered on the full screen at boot. Floppy Drive Seek ...
... the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will come on the bootup screen. First A: will turn on the... to Off will allow end users to set USB Legacy Support to boot from other devices if the system fails to All Device. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 1. Disabled Shows the POST messages at boot. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is powered on the full screen at boot. Floppy Drive Seek ...