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... 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 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-12...
... 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 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-12...
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... 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching Speakers A-19 Using 2-, 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced... BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management Features 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-20 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC ...
... 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching Speakers A-19 Using 2-, 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced... BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management Features 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-20 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC ...
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... only. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. - Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip. - On-Board Peripherals...) h Supports Ultra ATA, Serial ATA, Ultra ATA RAID 0 or 1 , Serial ATA RAID 0 or 1, Ultra/Serial ATA RAID 0+1 supported. Compliance with PCI 2.2. - Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W).
... only. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. - Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip. - On-Board Peripherals...) h Supports Ultra ATA, Serial ATA, Ultra ATA RAID 0 or 1 , Serial ATA RAID 0 or 1, Ultra/Serial ATA RAID 0+1 supported. Compliance with PCI 2.2. - Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W).
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... Intel 547EI PCI Slot 1 JC D1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 IDE 2 BATT + ICH5/ 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
... Intel 547EI PCI Slot 1 JC D1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 IDE 2 BATT + ICH5/ 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
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.... z Live Driver - z Live VGA Driver - z Live Utility - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Updates the BIOS online. For more information on the screen. Updates the utilities online. z Live BIOS - After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear...
.... z Live Driver - z Live VGA Driver - z Live Utility - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Updates the BIOS online. For more information on the screen. Updates the utilities online. z Live BIOS - After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear...
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...Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version you to run the application. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the... following dialog box will automatically search for users to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Preference - z Exit - Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. To ...
...Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version you to run the application. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the... following dialog box will automatically search for users to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Preference - z Exit - Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. To ...
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.... 1-10 This special feature is very useful for fast booting. Testing VGA BIOS - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for overclocking users. Initializing Keyboard Controller. This will start writing... ON 1 2 - Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. 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...
.... 1-10 This special feature is very useful for fast booting. Testing VGA BIOS - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for overclocking users. Initializing Keyboard Controller. This will start writing... ON 1 2 - Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. 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...
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BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. ...
BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. ...
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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 Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector ... module. The system will be short. If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide...
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 Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector ... module. The system will be short. If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide...
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... slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to insert the AGP graphics card. 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 expansion card to meet your...AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply first. AGP is an interface specification designed for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-33 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to make sure that you to...
... slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to insert the AGP graphics card. 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 expansion card to meet your...AGP slot allows you unplug the power supply first. AGP is an interface specification designed for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-33 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to make sure that you to...
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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. 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 Chapter 3.
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. 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 Chapter 3.
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... the bootable devices. 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 to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET... selected device. The selection will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will not make changes to the settings in time. When the same message as listed...
... the bootable devices. 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 to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET... selected device. The selection will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will not make changes to the settings in time. When the same message as listed...
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...menu from 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 but... may affect the system stability. 3-3 BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move ...
...menu from 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 but... may affect the system stability. 3-3 BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move ...
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The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic ... menu to enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic ... menu to enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
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... control. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set User Password. Set User Password Use this menu to ...set Supervisor Password. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. PC Health Status This entry ...
... control. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your PC health status. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set User Password. Set User Password Use this menu to ...set Supervisor Password. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. PC Health Status This entry ...
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... and use the or keys to switch to the value you want (usually the current date). Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by BIOS. day Day of the week, from 1 to Sat, determined by users. 3-6 date The date from Sun to 31 can be keyed by numeric function ...keys. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. The format is . Each category includes none, one or more...
... and use the or keys to switch to the value you want (usually the current date). Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by BIOS. day Day of the week, from 1 to Sat, determined by users. 3-6 date The date from Sun to 31 can be keyed by numeric function ...keys. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. The format is . Each category includes none, one or more...
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... Mode Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate Floppy Drive A:/B: This item allows you to switch the language of BIOS. Setting options: English, China (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Japanese, Korea,. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or...DOS, 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. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the...
... Mode Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate Floppy Drive A:/B: This item allows you to switch the language of BIOS. Setting options: English, China (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Japanese, Korea,. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or...DOS, 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. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the...
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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 the fourth HDD. IDE-3 The ...
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 the fourth HDD. IDE-3 The ...
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... ARMD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Legacy SCSI The system will boot from the first BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-0 The system will boot from the SCSI. BBS-8 The system will boot from USB-interfaced floppy drive. USB FDD ...The system will boot from the 9th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-4 The system will boot from the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. CD/DVD The system will boot from the 5th ...
... ARMD device, such as LS-120 or ZIP drive, that functions as hard disk drive. Legacy SCSI The system will boot from the first BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-0 The system will boot from the SCSI. BBS-8 The system will boot from USB-interfaced floppy drive. USB FDD ...The system will boot from the 9th BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) compliant device. BBS-4 The system will boot from the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. CD/DVD The system will boot from the 5th ...
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...swap floppy drives A: and B:. If you to use the arrow keys on the full screen at boot. for the hard disks. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will allow end users to show up. 2. For example, if ...once. S.M.A.R.T. This gives you have installed. BootUp Num-Lock This item is to set USB Legacy Support to Off will come on . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 1. Available settings for floppy disk drives at boot. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Setting to search for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" ...
...swap floppy drives A: and B:. If you to use the arrow keys on the full screen at boot. for the hard disks. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will allow end users to show up. 2. For example, if ...once. S.M.A.R.T. This gives you have installed. BootUp Num-Lock This item is to set USB Legacy Support to Off will come on . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard MSI Reminds You... 1. Available settings for floppy disk drives at boot. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Setting to search for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" ...