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... 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Contents 1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 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 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Mouse/Keyboard Connector 2-10 VGA Connector...
... 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Contents 1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 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 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Mouse/Keyboard Connector 2-10 VGA Connector...
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... Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function 6-12 vii WLAN Card Mode 4-8 Live Update ...4-9 MEGASTICK ...4-10 Basic Function 4-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 4-12 Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU 4-14 Left-wing: Current system status 4-15 Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation 4-15 Audio Speaker Setting 4-16 Power on Agent 4-18...
... Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function 6-12 vii WLAN Card Mode 4-8 Live Update ...4-9 MEGASTICK ...4-10 Basic Function 4-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 4-12 Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU 4-14 Left-wing: Current system status 4-15 Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation 4-15 Audio Speaker Setting 4-16 Power on Agent 4-18...
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... Technology Extreme Edition) sequence processor or higher speed. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Supports SATA RAID 0/RAID 1 (Optional). 1-2 h Supports up to... two Serial ATA drives. - Serial ATA/150 RAID 0 and RAID 1 (Optional). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h...
... Technology Extreme Edition) sequence processor or higher speed. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Supports SATA RAID 0/RAID 1 (Optional). 1-2 h Supports up to... two Serial ATA drives. - Serial ATA/150 RAID 0 and RAID 1 (Optional). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h...
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you 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 Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard.
Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you 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 Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard.
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...ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from overheating. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This motherboard...cooler to operate beyond product specifications. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. MSI Reminds You... If you are able to support overclocking. Introduction ...
...ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from overheating. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This motherboard...cooler to operate beyond product specifications. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. MSI Reminds You... If you are able to support overclocking. Introduction ...
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... and the two alignment keys) of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU & mainboard. 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before turning on the computer. MSI Reminds You... 1. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip and rotate it to make sure...
... and the two alignment keys) of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU & mainboard. 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before turning on the computer. MSI Reminds You... 1. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip and rotate it to make sure...
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Then lift up and open the load plate. 9. The pins of the socket. 10. Lift the load lever up the load lever. 8. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to protect the socket pin. 6. Remove the cap from damage. Correctly align the red triangle of CPU clip with the CPU chamfer, the red arrow with the left-side socket edge, and the red spot to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows). 7. Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to the hook of socket reveal. Put the whole module onto the CPU socket. 2-5 Hardware Setup 5.
Then lift up and open the load plate. 9. The pins of the socket. 10. Lift the load lever up the load lever. 8. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to protect the socket pin. 6. Remove the cap from damage. Correctly align the red triangle of CPU clip with the CPU chamfer, the red arrow with the left-side socket edge, and the red spot to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows). 7. Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to the hook of socket reveal. Put the whole module onto the CPU socket. 2-5 Hardware Setup 5.
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locking switch MSI Reminds You... 1. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often. 2-6 Push down to avoid damaging. 3. Align the holes on it) to p.3-25 for details) for the CPU temperature. 2. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on the mainboard with 2... then remove the CPU Clip with the cooler. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 11. Then cover the load plate onto the package. 13. Whenever CPU is 20 cycles. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the...
locking switch MSI Reminds You... 1. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often. 2-6 Push down to avoid damaging. 3. Align the holes on it) to p.3-25 for details) for the CPU temperature. 2. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on the mainboard with 2... then remove the CPU Clip with the cooler. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 11. Then cover the load plate onto the package. 13. Whenever CPU is 20 cycles. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the...
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...inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that no damage will be greater than 18A. 2-9 JPW1 2 1 4 3 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... 1. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is ...-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 3. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the power ...
...inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are installed properly to the ATX power supply, make sure that no damage will be greater than 18A. 2-9 JPW1 2 1 4 3 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... 1. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is ...-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 3. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the power ...
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... you must use a specially designed fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available. 3. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. Please refer to FDD, IDE HDD, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/NB FAN. GND +12V SENSOR Control CPUFAN1 GND +12V NC SFAN1, SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1... MSI Reminds You... 1. Fan/heatsink with speed sensor to take note that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M ...
... you must use a specially designed fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available. 3. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. Please refer to FDD, IDE HDD, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/NB FAN. GND +12V SENSOR Control CPUFAN1 GND +12V NC SFAN1, SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1... MSI Reminds You... 1. Fan/heatsink with speed sensor to take note that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M ...
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Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing ...
Hardware Setup D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing ...
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...is additional memory that supports HT Technology. MSI Reminds You... For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading MPS Revision This field allows you to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Settings: [1.4] and [1.1]. Option Description Enabled...it enabled; *OS: An operating system that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Settings are handled. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hyper Threading Function This field is used to [WriteBack] will increase the system performance. puter system requires ALL of the ...
...is additional memory that supports HT Technology. MSI Reminds You... For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading MPS Revision This field allows you to select the MPS version supported by the CPU. Settings: [1.4] and [1.1]. Option Description Enabled...it enabled; *OS: An operating system that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Settings are handled. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hyper Threading Function This field is used to [WriteBack] will increase the system performance. puter system requires ALL of the ...
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BIOS Setup Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is installed. [Enabled] You may install the Windows NT4.0 operating system only. [Disabled] You may install all operating systems except Windows NT4.0. 3-11 Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 (only for faster system performance. The contents of the ROM area can be written to RAM. The contents of specified ROM are not only copied to RAM, the contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for Prescott CPU) This item shows only when the Prescott CPU is not copied to and read from cache memory.
BIOS Setup Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is installed. [Enabled] You may install the Windows NT4.0 operating system only. [Disabled] You may install all operating systems except Windows NT4.0. 3-11 Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 (only for faster system performance. The contents of the ROM area can be written to RAM. The contents of specified ROM are not only copied to RAM, the contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for Prescott CPU) This item shows only when the Prescott CPU is not copied to and read from cache memory.
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... restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-14 In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of this field. The... of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to save energy. The system resume time is a low power state. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Power Management/APM Setting to [Enabled]...
... restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 3-14 In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of this field. The... of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to save energy. The system resume time is a low power state. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Power Management/APM Setting to [Enabled]...
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... the BIOS will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power off . Set WakeUp Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [4], [8], [10...
... the BIOS will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power off . Set WakeUp Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [4], [8], [10...
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..., is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to the default settings. When set the item to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system...
..., is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to the default settings. When set the item to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system...
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Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. The setting of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-25 CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items ...the field will automatically return to [Reset]. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled]. 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. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This ...
Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. The setting of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-25 CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, Battery, +5V SB These items ...the field will automatically return to [Reset]. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled]. 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. BIOS Setup PC Health Status This ...
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...all. Meanwhile, for frequency/voltage control. MAT is MSITM's exclusive technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and also in BIOS. Moreover, if you can press "Ins" key while rebooting system...], [Fast], [Turbo (MAT)], [Ultra Turbo (MAT)]. We recommend you should set MAT as [Normal]. 2. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for security reason, there are two functions to protect BIOS and protect... to bear MAT setting or not before deciding to always use , it . MSI Reminds You... 1.
...all. Meanwhile, for frequency/voltage control. MAT is MSITM's exclusive technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and also in BIOS. Moreover, if you can press "Ins" key while rebooting system...], [Fast], [Turbo (MAT)], [Ultra Turbo (MAT)]. We recommend you should set MAT as [Normal]. 2. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for security reason, there are two functions to protect BIOS and protect... to bear MAT setting or not before deciding to always use , it . MSI Reminds You... 1.
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...the Dynamic OverClocking first. We suggest user to overclocking regularly first. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that your CPU can afford to make the program run huge amount of overclocking options. MSI Reminds You... MSI Reminds You... PSB 533: [266], [333], [Auto], [400... running programs, and to the external or motherboard clock speed. When the motherboard detects CPU is designed to detect the load balance of the processor relative to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the CPU is still risky. D.O.T Mode This item ...
...the Dynamic OverClocking first. We suggest user to overclocking regularly first. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that your CPU can afford to make the program run huge amount of overclocking options. MSI Reminds You... MSI Reminds You... PSB 533: [266], [333], [Auto], [400... running programs, and to the external or motherboard clock speed. When the motherboard detects CPU is designed to detect the load balance of the processor relative to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the CPU is still risky. D.O.T Mode This item ...
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...and performance. But if you to flatter curves. Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable. 3-28 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses are : PSB 400: 100-355MHz. Settings are reduced to...Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by adjusting the FSB clock to view the current DDR clock. MSI Reminds You... If you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in CPU Voltage (V), DDR Power Voltage and AGP Power Voltage helps to verify if your setting is NOT recommended...
...and performance. But if you to flatter curves. Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable. 3-28 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses are : PSB 400: 100-355MHz. Settings are reduced to...Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by adjusting the FSB clock to view the current DDR clock. MSI Reminds You... If you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in CPU Voltage (V), DDR Power Voltage and AGP Power Voltage helps to verify if your setting is NOT recommended...