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..., but no guarantee is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group. Netware® is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Award® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd... release for PCB 1.X with Intel® 848P & Intel® ICH5 Audio driver updates First release for PCB 2.X with Intel® 865PE/848P & Intel® ICH5 Date August 2003 October 2003 February 2004 iii We take every care in the United States and/or other ...
..., but no guarantee is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group. Netware® is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Award® is a registered trademark of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd... release for PCB 1.X with Intel® 848P & Intel® ICH5 Audio driver updates First release for PCB 2.X with Intel® 865PE/848P & Intel® ICH5 Date August 2003 October 2003 February 2004 iii We take every care in the United States and/or other ...
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...2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 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 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8... Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-...
...2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 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 Dual-channel DDR Introduction 2-8... Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-...
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...updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. h FSB 400MHz (for 865PE only) DDR.... h Supports two (for 848P) / three (for 865PE) unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM h Supports up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). Can connect up to 150MB/sec transfer rate....visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - PCI Master v2.3. - Supports DDR266/333/400 memory interface. On-...
...updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. h FSB 400MHz (for 865PE only) DDR.... h Supports two (for 848P) / three (for 865PE) unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM h Supports up to 2GB (for 848P) / 3GB (for 865PE only). Can connect up to 150MB/sec transfer rate....visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE / 848P chipset - PCI Master v2.3. - Supports DDR266/333/400 memory interface. On-...
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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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... damage the CPU and system, always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure your dealer to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. When you do not guarantee the damages ...= 200MHz = 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... We do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your...
... damage the CPU and system, always make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the computer. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. However, please make sure your dealer to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. When you do not guarantee the damages ...= 200MHz = 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400 MHz 533 MHz 800 MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR 333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK MSI Reminds You... We do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your...
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.... For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1~3, max. Each DIMM slot supports up to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168...
.... For 848PV, it supports only single-channel DDR. For 865PEV, it supports both single-channel & dual-channel DDR. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. For 865PE Neo2-V: DIMM1~3, max. Each DIMM slot supports up to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168...
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...128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI Reminds You... Inserting your memory modules in the memory slot with different color will function as dual-channel DDR. Users may happen. Dual-channel DDR for 865PE Neo2-V. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the...channel DDR only for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the table above. Other combination not listed below ). MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of module. Installing DDR Modules 1. MSI Reminds You... The ...
...128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB MSI Reminds You... Inserting your memory modules in the memory slot with different color will function as dual-channel DDR. Users may happen. Dual-channel DDR for 865PE Neo2-V. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the...channel DDR only for 865PE Neo2-V works ONLY in the DIMM1-DIMM3 combination listed in the table above. Other combination not listed below ). MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Dual-channel DDR Introduction Please note that each side of module. Installing DDR Modules 1. MSI Reminds You... The ...
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It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to make sure that you to insert the AGP graphics card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also ... cards to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP is an interface specification designed for the expansion card, such as follows...
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card to directly access main memory. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the graphics controller to make sure that you to insert the AGP graphics card. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also ... cards to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP is an interface specification designed for the expansion card, such as follows...
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... when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up , the BIOS version is released. 3-1 MSI Reminds You... 1. It is usually in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to BIOS...
... when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up , the BIOS version is released. 3-1 MSI Reminds You... 1. It is usually in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to BIOS...
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...: [Enabled], [Disabled]. The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for even faster access by your operating system. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. You need to select the... is not copied to run in APIC mode. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is able to RAM. Due to compliance to this memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in ...
...: [Enabled], [Disabled]. The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for even faster access by your operating system. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. You need to select the... is not copied to run in APIC mode. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is able to RAM. Due to compliance to this memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in ...
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MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. Precharge Delay The field specifies the idle cycles before DRAM refresh, refresh may fail to retain ...aperture range are addressed separately. Available settings: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. This setup item allows you to set the size of the next memory location to be allowed to AGP for the RAS to accumulate its charge before precharging an idle bank. Settings: [5 Clocks], [6 Clocks], [7 Clocks...
MS-6788 ATX Mainboard RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. Precharge Delay The field specifies the idle cycles before DRAM refresh, refresh may fail to retain ...aperture range are addressed separately. Available settings: [2 Clocks], [3 Clocks], [4 Clocks]. This setup item allows you to set the size of the next memory location to be allowed to AGP for the RAS to accumulate its charge before precharging an idle bank. Settings: [5 Clocks], [6 Clocks], [7 Clocks...
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...Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA card. The information stored in memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 The system...card when system wakes up " event occurs. [Auto] BIOS determines the best automatically. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.... If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You...
...Windows 2000, you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA card. The information stored in memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-13 The system...card when system wakes up " event occurs. [Auto] BIOS determines the best automatically. nents turn off to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware compo- ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.... If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You...
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Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device. [AGP/PCI] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. For better PCI ... Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system initializes the onboard VGA device. [AGP/Int-VGA] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Settings range from [32] to [No] automatically...
Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device. [AGP/PCI] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. For better PCI ... Setting options are: [Internal VGA] The system initializes the onboard VGA device. [AGP/Int-VGA] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. MS-6788 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. Settings range from [32] to [No] automatically...
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The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by the system BIOS. If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that are configurable by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The available DMA pool is used.
The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an [ISA/EISA] setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is determined by the system BIOS. If more DMAs must be removed from the available DMAs passed to it. 3-18 MS-6788 ATX Mainboard DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that are configurable by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The available DMA pool is used.
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... Interference). MAT is a safe hotkey "Ins" in clock speed which may just cause your memory is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Please be restored to the Defaults ([Normal]), too CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls...the multiplier that not every memory is easy to use it doesn't mean there's no risk at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. If the system fail to reboot for four times continually, the BIOS will be restored to the Default value ([Normal]). MSI Reminds You... 1. Even...
... Interference). MAT is a safe hotkey "Ins" in clock speed which may just cause your memory is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Please be restored to the Defaults ([Normal]), too CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls...the multiplier that not every memory is easy to use it doesn't mean there's no risk at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. If the system fail to reboot for four times continually, the BIOS will be restored to the Default value ([Normal]). MSI Reminds You... 1. Even...
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...when the password prompt is required is booted. You may also press to change the settings of thesetup menu. The setting to confirm the password. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. Additionally, when a password is... in length, and press . This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set password from CMOS memory. If set password, just press when you can also have the right to abort the selection and not enter a password.
...when the password prompt is required is booted. You may also press to change the settings of thesetup menu. The setting to confirm the password. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. Additionally, when a password is... in length, and press . This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is set password from CMOS memory. If set password, just press when you can also have the right to abort the selection and not enter a password.
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... International Business Machines Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. AMI® is given as to make changes without notice. Our products are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. We take every care...
... International Business Machines Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. AMI® is given as to make changes without notice. Our products are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. We take every care...
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...) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots z One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Specifications CPU z Supports Intel®P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. z FSB 400MHz (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. z Supports Dual-channel (for...
...) / 533MHz / 800MHz depending on DIMM 1.3). (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots z One AGP slot supports 8x/4x. Specifications CPU z Supports Intel®P4 Northwood / Prescott (Socket 478) processors. z FSB 400MHz (for 865PE) memory size without ECC. z Supports Dual-channel (for...
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... your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU ...core speed = 200MHz = 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400MHz 533MHz 800MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK 5 It also provides the instructions on the mainboard....
... your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU ...core speed = 200MHz = 12 = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 200MHz x 12 = 2.4 GHz Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 400MHz 533MHz 800MHz DDR 266 OK OK N/A DDR333 N/A OK OK DDR 400 N/A N/A OK 5 It also provides the instructions on the mainboard....
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...CPU. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module must be caused. Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the memory size up to an ATX power supply. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 12 V GND 34 12 12 V GND The ... the power 20 11 supply is used to provide power to be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) 1. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to 2 GB/3GB without ECC. ...
...CPU. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module must be caused. Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules and supports the memory size up to an ATX power supply. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 12 V GND 34 12 12 V GND The ... the power 20 11 supply is used to provide power to be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) 1. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to 2 GB/3GB without ECC. ...