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...® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. 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 Microsoft is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Copyright Notice The material in this...
...® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. 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 Microsoft is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Copyright Notice The material in this...
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... 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 Cable (Optional ...1-13 Color Management 1-14 Chapter 2. 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 ...
... 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 Cable (Optional ...1-13 Color Management 1-14 Chapter 2. 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 ...
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. Supports FSB 800/... 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes. - h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, 8 ports. - 2 Serial ATA/150 ports. - 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller. - Up to four Ultra...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz, depending on the integrated North Bridge. Supports FSB 800/... 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes. - h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, 8 ports. - 2 Serial ATA/150 ports. - 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller. - Up to four Ultra...
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... 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 In the left and right sides, two submenus will open for you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during... real time operation. When you click the red triangles in the left side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds. In the right side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. MS-6728...
... 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 In the left and right sides, two submenus will open for you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during... real time operation. When you click the red triangles in the left side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds. In the right side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. MS-6728...
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... values. The values you may click Default to apply the changes. Then you can click Save to Full speed. 1-7 Or you may adjust the CPU fan speed. Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such...8 different modes, from Stop to save the desired FSB you just configured. 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 set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds...
... values. The values you may click Default to apply the changes. Then you can click Save to Full speed. 1-7 Or you may adjust the CPU fan speed. Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such...8 different modes, from Stop to save the desired FSB you just configured. 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 set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds...
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... the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - Testing Base and Extended Memory - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Operating System Booting 1-11 Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization -
... the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - Testing Base and Extended Memory - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Operating System Booting 1-11 Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization -
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... 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. Using 4- Select the appropriate one for optical fiber and the other for coaxial connection. or 6-Channel ...channel analog audio output. Please note that this unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. With the S-Bracket, your need. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU only. 1-12 S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial) SPDIF jack (optical) Analog Line-Out jacks...
... 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. Using 4- Select the appropriate one for optical fiber and the other for coaxial connection. or 6-Channel ...channel analog audio output. Please note that this unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. With the S-Bracket, your need. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is for Intel® Pentium CPU only. 1-12 S-Bracket SPDIF jack (coaxial) SPDIF jack (optical) Analog Line-Out jacks...
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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. 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.
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...are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. 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 Reminds You... We do not find the heat sink and ...cooling fan, contact your components are installing the CPU, make sure your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the top to protect the CPU from overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is designed to ...
...are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. 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 Reminds You... We do not find the heat sink and ...cooling fan, contact your components are installing the CPU, make sure your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the top to protect the CPU from overheating. Overclocking This motherboard is designed to ...
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...a 90degree angle. 3. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. 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 and can only fit in the correct orientation. ...4. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of...
...a 90degree angle. 3. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. 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 and can only fit in the correct orientation. ...4. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of...
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... heatsink. levers 2-5 Follow the instructions below to fasten the fan. Press down in the holes of the retention mechanism. 4. Mount the fan on the motherboard. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. To dissipate heat, you need to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes...
... heatsink. levers 2-5 Follow the instructions below to fasten the fan. Press down in the holes of the retention mechanism. 4. Mount the fan on the motherboard. Locate the CPU and its four clips get wedged in only ONE direction. To dissipate heat, you need to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes...
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...of the power supply is used to provide power to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. 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 ensure that no damage will be caused. 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 SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 ...
...of the power supply is used to provide power to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. 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 ensure that no damage will be caused. 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 SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 ...
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FDD1 B ATT + 2-16 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. 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.
FDD1 B ATT + 2-16 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. 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.
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... fan. 2. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFAN1 supports the fan control. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SFAN1/NBFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge ... positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to take note that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. 2-17 GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 B ATT + GND +12V NC SFAN1...
... fan. 2. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFAN1 supports the fan control. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SFAN1/NBFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge ... positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to take note that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. 2-17 GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 B ATT + GND +12V NC SFAN1...
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...the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the operating system. and *OS: An operating system that is used for your operating system. MSI Reminds You... Settings: Enabled, Disabled. You need to run Setup. BIOS Setup Password Check This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection... 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: ...
...the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the operating system. and *OS: An operating system that is used for your operating system. MSI Reminds You... Settings: Enabled, Disabled. You need to run Setup. BIOS Setup Password Check This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection... 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: ...
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... RAM. Setting to WriteBack will expand available IRQs resources for the system. Settings are copied to RAM for even faster access by the CPU. Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings:...Description The specified ROM is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Enabling APIC mode will speed up the system performance. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is able to run in APIC mode. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. The contents of the ...
... RAM. Setting to WriteBack will expand available IRQs resources for the system. Settings are copied to RAM for even faster access by the CPU. Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings:...Description The specified ROM is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Enabling APIC mode will speed up the system performance. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is able to run in APIC mode. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. The contents of the ...
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...S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. BIOS determines the best mode automatically. 3-16 Options are available only when your operating system...that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy.
...S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. BIOS determines the best mode automatically. 3-16 Options are available only when your operating system...that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy.
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...) After the selected period of the power button. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off button. Suspend When you disable the function, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is ... 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. Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. Last State Restores the system to initialize the VGA card when ...
...) After the selected period of the power button. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off button. Suspend When you disable the function, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is ... 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. Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. Last State Restores the system to initialize the VGA card when ...
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...over. This section covers some very technical items and it 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. When the item is set to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system...Clocks) This item controls how long each PCI device can conduct transactions for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. For better PCI performance, you should ...
...over. This section covers some very technical items and it 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. When the item is set to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system...Clocks) This item controls how long each PCI device can conduct transactions for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. For better PCI performance, you should ...
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... mechanism onboard. Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. To clear the warning message, set the field to Enabled later. The setting of the monitored ...hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all of the field will automatically return to Reset. PWM Frequency, CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3. 3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery...
... mechanism onboard. Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. To clear the warning message, set the field to Enabled later. The setting of the monitored ...hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all of the field will automatically return to Reset. PWM Frequency, CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3. 3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery...