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... Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. 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 ... Corporation. Copyright Notice The material in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Our products are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
... Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. 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 ... Corporation. Copyright Notice The material in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Our products are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
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...-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 1-10 S-Bracket... 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...
...-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 1-10 S-Bracket... 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...
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... Architecture) interface. - Can connect up to 4GB memory size without ECC. Supports AGP 8X interface. - Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management...up . PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC. - h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB ... Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz. - Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus ...
... Architecture) interface. - Can connect up to 4GB memory size without ECC. Supports AGP 8X interface. - Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management...up . PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC. - h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB ... Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz. - Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus ...
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... CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will be lighted as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. Also you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7 If you choose User mode, you can configure...
... CPU overclocking value, The CPU FSB will be lighted as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. Also you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7 If you choose User mode, you can configure...
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... can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 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...
... can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 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...
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... On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Testing Base and Extended...
... On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Testing Base and Extended...
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..., Reset Switch in blue, Power Switch in black, Power LED in light green. h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. Memory DDR DIMMs Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors: 1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white B ATT + AGP 8X Slot USB 2.0 connector 1394 connectors...ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 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 peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
..., Reset Switch in blue, Power Switch in black, Power LED in light green. h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green. Memory DDR DIMMs Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors: 1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white B ATT + AGP 8X Slot USB 2.0 connector 1394 connectors...ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 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 peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
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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 the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions 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.
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 the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions 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.
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...can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 SDRAM modules on the slots. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to the suggested DDR population table on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Each DIMM slot supports up to meet their own needs. or double-sided modules to a maximum size of different type and density... on different- 2-7 Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM.
...can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 SDRAM modules on the slots. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to the suggested DDR population table on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Each DIMM slot supports up to meet their own needs. or double-sided modules to a maximum size of different type and density... on different- 2-7 Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM.
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MSI Reminds You... Volt Notch 2-8 The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center of the DIMM slot will automatically...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 plastic clip at each side of ...
MSI Reminds You... Volt Notch 2-8 The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the center of the DIMM slot will automatically...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 plastic clip at each side of ...
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... throughput demands of 3D graphics. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to directly access main memory. AGP is an interface specification designed 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.
... throughput demands of 3D graphics. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to directly access main memory. AGP is an interface specification designed 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.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to RAM. Enabling APIC mode... faster access by the CPU. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is able to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Setting to this memory area, a system error may result. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.... 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 adapter ROM named in better system performance. Due to...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to RAM. Enabling APIC mode... faster access by the CPU. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is able to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the system. Setting to this memory area, a system error may result. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.... 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 adapter ROM named in better system performance. Due to...
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...define the burst length, which determines the timing delay for video purposes. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the PCI memory address range 3-14 The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance. Available settings: 4, 8. If insufficient time is accessed. To use the ...: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 2.5 (clocks) provides the most stable performance. Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in the system.
...define the burst length, which determines the timing delay for video purposes. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the PCI memory address range 3-14 The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance. Available settings: 4, 8. If insufficient time is accessed. To use the ...: 2, 2.5 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 2.5 (clocks) provides the most stable performance. Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in the system.
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Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space.
Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space.
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... 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... S3-related functions described in memory will be used to save energy. The information stored in this state, no system context is a low power state. Options...
... 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... S3-related functions described in memory will be used to save energy. The information stored in this state, no system context is a low power state. Options...
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When the item is set the item to No automatically. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is a system ... up and then set to operate at a 32 increment. 3-20 When set the setting of the item back to higher values. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. This section covers some very technical items...
When the item is set the item to No automatically. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is a system ... up and then set to operate at a 32 increment. 3-20 When set the setting of the item back to higher values. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. This section covers some very technical items...
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If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. Available settings: ISA/EISA and PCI/PnP. Set DMAs to PnP or ISA Press to it . 3-22 The available IRQ pool ... by AMIBIOS. Onboard I /O are configurable by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to reserve the IRQ by reading the ESCD NVRAM. All IRQs used . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used by the system BIOS.
If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. Available settings: ISA/EISA and PCI/PnP. Set DMAs to PnP or ISA Press to it . 3-22 The available IRQ pool ... by AMIBIOS. Onboard I /O are configurable by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to reserve the IRQ by reading the ESCD NVRAM. All IRQs used . MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used by the system BIOS.
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Retype the password and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Always, the password is required both at boot and at entry to enter Setup. Once the password ...: Can only enter but do not have AMIBIOS to confirm the password. To clear a set password from changing any part of your computer. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...
Retype the password and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set to Always, the password is required both at boot and at entry to enter Setup. Once the password ...: Can only enter but do not have AMIBIOS to confirm the password. To clear a set password from changing any part of your computer. MSI Reminds You... MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...
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...memory on Win9x or WinME? You can be solved by one of PC-cillion 2000 3. Please check http://support/microsoft. Try to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of the following suggestions: 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI...boot, what should I do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to the motherboard? This is a Microsoft OS issue. Disable "WebTrap" of MSI office near your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Q: Can Live Update Series support WinXP?...
...memory on Win9x or WinME? You can be solved by one of PC-cillion 2000 3. Please check http://support/microsoft. Try to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of the following suggestions: 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI...boot, what should I do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to the motherboard? This is a Microsoft OS issue. Disable "WebTrap" of MSI office near your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Q: Can Live Update Series support WinXP?...
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... release note and decide for the release. A word of advice, though, do not upgrade to the new BIOS, unless you really have to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details. For newer model number: W5139MS V1.0 091096 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as 5 = 486, ...7 = 586, 8 = 686. 4th digit is usually released due to the model number. A: Please refer to . A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: 1. It is the BIOS version. T-3 New function is released? For older model number: AG76 091096 where: 1st digit refers...
... release note and decide for the release. A word of advice, though, do not upgrade to the new BIOS, unless you really have to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details. For newer model number: W5139MS V1.0 091096 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as 5 = 486, ...7 = 586, 8 = 686. 4th digit is usually released due to the model number. A: Please refer to . A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: 1. It is the BIOS version. T-3 New function is released? For older model number: AG76 091096 where: 1st digit refers...