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... 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 CONTENTS FCC-B 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...
... 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 CONTENTS FCC-B 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...
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ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Mouse Connector 2-11 Keyboard Connector 2-11 USB Connectors 2-11 VGA Connector (Optional 2-12 LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: 10/...
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Mouse Connector 2-11 Keyboard Connector 2-11 USB Connectors 2-11 VGA Connector (Optional 2-12 LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: 10/...
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X ATX mainboard. The 865 PE/G Neo2 is based on Intel® 865PE/ G & ICH5 chipsets for choosing the 865 PE/G Neo2 (MS-6728) v1. Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the 865 PE/G Neo2 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
X ATX mainboard. The 865 PE/G Neo2 is based on Intel® 865PE/ G & ICH5 chipsets for choosing the 865 PE/G Neo2 (MS-6728) v1. Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the 865 PE/G Neo2 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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... is supported through the CSA (Communications Streaming Architecture) interface. - Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives. Supports AGP 8X interface. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h Supports up . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management. -
... is supported through the CSA (Communications Streaming Architecture) interface. - Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives. Supports AGP 8X interface. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h Supports up . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management. -
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... (Optional) h Intel® 82547EI (CSA interface) /Intel® 82562EZ Dual layout. - BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W). h Connect up to 2 Serial ATA devices and 2 Ultra ATA 133 devices. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. - h The mainboard provides...
... (Optional) h Intel® 82547EI (CSA interface) /Intel® 82562EZ Dual layout. - BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W). h Connect up to 2 Serial ATA devices and 2 Ultra ATA 133 devices. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. - h The mainboard provides...
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard USB ports Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A VGA Port (Optional) CP UFA N1 JC I1 Winbond W 8 3 6 2 7H F - In M:Line-Out B:Mic NBFAN1 Intel 865PE/G AGP Slot Intel 547EI PCI Slot 1 JC D1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 IDE... 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: keyboard USB ports Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A VGA Port (Optional) CP UFA N1 JC I1 Winbond W 8 3 6 2 7H F - In M:Line-Out B:Mic NBFAN1 Intel 865PE/G AGP Slot Intel 547EI PCI Slot 1 JC D1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 IDE... 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 -
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In the right side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Core Center The Core Center is just like your PC doctor that can find in the CD-ROM disk. In the left and right ...
In the right side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Core Center The Core Center is just like your PC doctor that can find in the CD-ROM disk. In the left and right ...
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...Driver - Updates the drivers online. z Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. z Live VGA BIOS - For more information on the screen. After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the functions listed above, a "sorry" message... the screen. To use the function, you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-8 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...
...Driver - Updates the drivers online. z Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. z Live VGA BIOS - For more information on the screen. After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the functions listed above, a "sorry" message... the screen. To use the function, you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-8 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...
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... or failures. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to RAM for overclocking users. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to debug the system. Testing VGA BIOS - The...
... or failures. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to RAM for overclocking users. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to debug the system. Testing VGA BIOS - The...
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S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial) SPDIF jack (optical) Analog Line-Out jacks CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to Appendix. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU only. 1-12 For more information on a thermal signal sensor. Using...analog audio output. or 6-Channel Audio Function. 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 audio transmission with better quality. Please note that this unique feature, users can better protect ...
S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial) SPDIF jack (optical) Analog Line-Out jacks CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to Appendix. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU only. 1-12 For more information on a thermal signal sensor. Using...analog audio output. or 6-Channel Audio Function. 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 audio transmission with better quality. Please note that this unique feature, users can better protect ...
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... Serial ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. 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...
... Serial ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. 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...
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... pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. If the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket and close the lever with your...
... pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. If the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket and close the lever with your...
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fan power cable NOTES 2-6 Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 5.
fan power cable NOTES 2-6 Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 5.
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...the center of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Then push it in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of module. Volt Notch 2-8 MSI Reminds You... The module will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM2 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM3 (Ch...Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below will only fit in the socket. 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.
...the center of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Then push it in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of module. Volt Notch 2-8 MSI Reminds You... The module will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM2 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM3 (Ch...Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below will only fit in the socket. 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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... supply, make sure that no damage will be caused. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. To connect to an ATX power supply. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of the power supply is used to provide power to ensure that... all components are aligned. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 11 1 3 4 1 2 JPW1...
... supply, make sure that no damage will be caused. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. To connect to an ATX power supply. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure the plug of the power supply is used to provide power to ensure that... all components are aligned. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the CPU. 11 1 3 4 1 2 JPW1...
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... 6 NC DESCRIPTION Mouse DATA No connection Ground +5V Mouse clock No connection 2-10 You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: USB Ports Mouse Parallel LAN L-in (Optional) Keyboard COMA VGA Port (Optional) USB Ports L-out...
... 6 NC DESCRIPTION Mouse DATA No connection Ground +5V Mouse clock No connection 2-10 You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: USB Ports Mouse Parallel LAN L-in (Optional) Keyboard COMA VGA Port (Optional) USB Ports L-out...
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... Description 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 N/C 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 +5V 10 GND 11 N/C 12 SDA 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL 2-12 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A.
... Description 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 N/C 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 +5V 10 GND 11 N/C 12 SDA 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL 2-12 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A.
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...audio operation, please refer to offer support for microphones. or 6-Channel Audio Function. 2-14 Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out MIC MSI Reminds You... Mic is a connector for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For ...advanced audio application, CMedia 9739A is provided to Appendix. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Using 4- Line ...
...audio operation, please refer to offer support for microphones. or 6-Channel Audio Function. 2-14 Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out MIC MSI Reminds You... Mic is a connector for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For ...advanced audio application, CMedia 9739A is provided to Appendix. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Using 4- Line ...
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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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... existing Ultra ATA interface. IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that provides...
... existing Ultra ATA interface. IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that provides...