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...® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 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 NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Trademarks...
...® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 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 NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Trademarks...
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU 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...
Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU 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...
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...(for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. h Supports up to four Ultra ATA drives. Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller is not supported). Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. Serial ATA/150 RAID 0 (Optional).... h Supports up to two Serial ATA drives. - Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Can connect up . h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - On-Board ...
...(for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. h Supports up to four Ultra ATA drives. Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller is not supported). Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. Serial ATA/150 RAID 0 (Optional).... h Supports up to two Serial ATA drives. - Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Can connect up . h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - On-Board ...
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.... If you click the Core Center button in the left side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Core Center The Core Center is just like your PC doctor that can find in the CD-ROM disk. When... top, a screen pops up for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of system to choose the "Auto mode" or "User mode" of CPU fan. 1-6
.... If you click the Core Center button in the left side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Core Center The Core Center is just like your PC doctor that can find in the CD-ROM disk. When... top, a screen pops up for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of system to choose the "Auto mode" or "User mode" of CPU fan. 1-6
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...during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you may click Default to restore the default values. The values you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the valus ... in front of each item, then click click " " to apply the changes. You may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will be lighted as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. Top-side: User mode/Auto mode Here you may use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust, ...
...during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you may click Default to restore the default values. The values you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the valus ... in front of each item, then click click " " to apply the changes. You may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will be lighted as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. Top-side: User mode/Auto mode Here you may use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust, ...
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... IDE drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Initializing Hard Drive Controller - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard.
... IDE drive and controller. Testing Base and Extended Memory - Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Initializing Hard Drive Controller - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard.
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... speakers for audio transmission with better quality. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on S-Bracket, refer to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. Select the appropriate one for optical fiber and... the other for coaxial connection. With the S-Bracket, your need. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU...
... speakers for audio transmission with better quality. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on S-Bracket, refer to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. Select the appropriate one for optical fiber and... the other for coaxial connection. With the S-Bracket, your need. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU...
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. 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 setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as the mouse, keyboard, etc. Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1
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...before turning on the top to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Any attempt to prevent overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. When you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond...CPU installation. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio = 16 then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 100MHz x 16 = 1.6 GHz MSI...
...before turning on the top to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Any attempt to prevent overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. When you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond...CPU installation. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio = 16 then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 100MHz x 16 = 1.6 GHz MSI...
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... the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to a 90degree angle. 3. The gold arrow should be seen. Press the CPU down the CPU Close Lever 2-4 Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before...The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and can only fit in the correct orientation. 4. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O Gold arrow Incorrect CPU placement X Press down firmly into the socket. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation ...
... the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to a 90degree angle. 3. The gold arrow should be seen. Press the CPU down the CPU Close Lever 2-4 Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before...The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and can only fit in the correct orientation. 4. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O Gold arrow Incorrect CPU placement X Press down firmly into the socket. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation ...
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... two levers down the fan until its retention mechanism on top of the CPU. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. Mount the fan on the motherboard. levers 2-5 Each lever can be pressed down in the holes of the retention...
... two levers down the fan until its retention mechanism on top of the CPU. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. Mount the fan on the motherboard. levers 2-5 Each lever can be pressed down in the holes of the retention...
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...ensure that no damage will be caused. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation ...and the pins are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 11 1 3 4 1 2 JPW1 20 10 BATT + ATX1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN ...
...ensure that no damage will be caused. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation ...and the pins are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 11 1 3 4 1 2 JPW1 20 10 BATT + ATX1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN ...
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FDD1 B ATT + 2-16 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.
FDD1 B ATT + 2-16 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.
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GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 B ATT + GND +12V NC SFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CPUFAN1 supports the fan control. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially... The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the actual CPU temperature. 2-17 When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that will automatically control the...
GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 B ATT + GND +12V NC SFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. CPUFAN1 supports the fan control. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially... The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the actual CPU temperature. 2-17 When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that will automatically control the...
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... more information on or when end users try to select the MPS version supported by your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology; *Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; *BIOS: A BIOS ... Setup Always Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. MSI Reminds You... You need to run Setup. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Boot To OS/2 This allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor...
... more information on or when end users try to select the MPS version supported by your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: *CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology; *Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; *BIOS: A BIOS ... Setup Always Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. MSI Reminds You... You need to run Setup. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Boot To OS/2 This allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor...
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...F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in the item are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is not copied to RAM. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-12 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the ROM area ... disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to run in APIC mode. C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of ...
...F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in the item are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is not copied to RAM. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-12 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the ROM area ... disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to run in APIC mode. C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of ...
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...applications/ files is a lower power state where the in this section are : S1/POS S3/STR Auto The S1 sleep mode is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. The S3 sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware ...Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this field. BIOS determines the best mode automatically. 3-16 S3-related functions described in formation of this state, ...
...applications/ files is a lower power state where the in this section are : S1/POS S3/STR Auto The S1 sleep mode is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. The S3 sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware ...Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... In this field. BIOS determines the best mode automatically. 3-16 S3-related functions described in formation of this state, ...
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... after resuming from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is turned off . Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off . Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or... on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.
... after resuming from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is turned off . Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off . Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or... on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.
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...to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is a system which allows I/O devices to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly ... very technical items and it is where the BIOS stores resource information for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
...to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is a system which allows I/O devices to 248 at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly ... very technical items and it is where the BIOS stores resource information for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
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... Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-27 Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled. PWM Frequency, CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3. 3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery..., +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available ...
... Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-27 Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled. PWM Frequency, CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3. 3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery..., +5V SB These items display the current status of all of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available ...