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... American Megatrends Inc. AMI® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Netware® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. NVIDIA.... Our products are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no solution can be obtained from...
... American Megatrends Inc. AMI® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. func=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii Netware® is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. NVIDIA.... Our products are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no solution can be obtained from...
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... Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-7 Power Supply ...2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Jumpers ...2-19 Slots ...2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor ...3-16 Cell Menu ...3-17 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-21...
... Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-7 Power Supply ...2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Jumpers ...2-19 Slots ...2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor ...3-16 Cell Menu ...3-17 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-21...
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Temperature ...A-9 User Profile ...A-10 Appendix B Intel ICH7R SATA RAID B-1 ICH7R Introduction B-2 BIOS Configuration B-3 Installing Software B-9 RAID Migration Instructions B-15 Degraded RAID Array B-22 ix
Temperature ...A-9 User Profile ...A-10 Appendix B Intel ICH7R SATA RAID B-1 ICH7R Introduction B-2 BIOS Configuration B-3 Installing Software B-9 RAID Migration Instructions B-15 Degraded RAID Array B-22 ix
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... the load plate, and then secure the lever with the plastic cap covered (shown in this section are correctly inserted. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. MS-7528 Mainboard 9. Press down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the CPU/ cooler installation only. Turn over...
... the load plate, and then secure the lever with the plastic cap covered (shown in this section are correctly inserted. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. MS-7528 Mainboard 9. Press down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the CPU/ cooler installation only. Turn over...
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... intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utility that the red wire is Ground and should be connected to the +12V; Please refer to the chassis intrusion... S E NS OR CONTROL SE NS OR +1 2V GND CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 GND +1 2V SE NS OR SYSFAN2 Important 1. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
... intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utility that the red wire is Ground and should be connected to the +12V; Please refer to the chassis intrusion... S E NS OR CONTROL SE NS OR +1 2V GND CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 GND +1 2V SE NS OR SYSFAN2 Important 1. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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... rate. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7528 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
... rate. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7528 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
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... N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to the date this chapter are under... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Important 1. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. V1.0 refers to the...
... N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to the date this chapter are under... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Important 1. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. V1.0 refers to the...
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... field. Press to select the item. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to call up the sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the... menu, just press the . Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you want to return to field within a sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to exit the Help screen...
... field. Press to select the item. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to call up the sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the... menu, just press the . Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you want to return to field within a sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to exit the Help screen...
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... basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your PC health status.... Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for BIOS. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to load the default values set the password for power ...
... basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your PC health status.... Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for BIOS. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to load the default values set the password for power ...
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Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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... you to Sat, determined by numeric function keys. day Day of the week, from Sun to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. through Dec. The time format is . The format is . month The month from 1 to the date that you want (usually the current time). IDE Primary...
... you to Sat, determined by numeric function keys. day Day of the week, from Sun to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. through Dec. The time format is . The format is . month The month from 1 to the date that you want (usually the current time). IDE Primary...
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... you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Setup Device / Vender / Size It will showing the device information that you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. IImmppoorrttaanntt...
... you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Setup Device / Vender / Size It will showing the device information that you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. IImmppoorrttaanntt...
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7528 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7528 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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... guide, the system is able to use the arrow keys on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the...
... guide, the system is able to use the arrow keys on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the...
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... Press to enter the sub-menu: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to it , and will provide you should set to enter the sub-menu: Execute Disable Bit Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can conduct transactions...
... Press to enter the sub-menu: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to it , and will provide you should set to enter the sub-menu: Execute Disable Bit Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can conduct transactions...
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... to enable/disable the TCG/TPM. TPM Enable/Disable Status This item is not configurable. 3-11 if the system fails to boot from other device. BIOS Setup Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from the 1st/ 2nd boot device.
... to enable/disable the TCG/TPM. TPM Enable/Disable Status This item is not configurable. 3-11 if the system fails to boot from other device. BIOS Setup Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from the 1st/ 2nd boot device.
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PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. Audio Controller This setting is used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing ...
PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. Audio Controller This setting is used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing ...
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..., ECP, and EPP features. Parallel Port There is used to enter the sub-menu: COM Port 1/2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for SATA devices. BIOS Setup On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to select the parallel port mode. 3-13
..., ECP, and EPP features. Parallel Port There is used to enter the sub-menu: COM Port 1/2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for SATA devices. BIOS Setup On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to select the parallel port mode. 3-13
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... power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. Settings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration...
... power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. Settings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration...