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... of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are the properties of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks...
... of Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are the properties of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks...
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Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 2-18 Slots ...2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots 2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-19 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 General Help
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 2-18 Slots ...2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots 2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-19 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 General Help
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... clips get wedged into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature. 2. locking switch Important 1. Align the holes on it) to confirm that the mating/unmating durability of the mainboard. 11. Please...
... clips get wedged into the holes of the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature. 2. locking switch Important 1. Align the holes on it) to confirm that the mating/unmating durability of the mainboard. 11. Please...
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To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. If the chassis is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on tr ol . MS-7241 ...
To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. If the chassis is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on tr ol . MS-7241 ...
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...) interface for digital audio transmission. Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - Right channel 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal - JSPD1 GND VCC SPDIF 2-15 signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is used to the analog header. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETURN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack...
...) interface for digital audio transmission. Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - Right channel 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal - JSPD1 GND VCC SPDIF 2-15 signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is used to the analog header. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETURN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack...
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... 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rate of 250 MB/s. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-19 Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I /O. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics...
... 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rate of 250 MB/s. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-19 Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I /O. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics...
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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: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you 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 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: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
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... I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 081006 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system... will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important 1. It is the BIOS version. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may be slightly different...
... I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 081006 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system... will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important 1. It is the BIOS version. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may be slightly different...
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... to exit the Help screen. 3-3 If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is the Main 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... sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to field within a sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Press to the main menu, just press the . The on-line description of the screen. The Help screen lists...
... to exit the Help screen. 3-3 If you will see is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is the Main 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... sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to field within a sub-menu. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Press to the main menu, just press the . The on-line description of the screen. The Help screen lists...
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... Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for optimal performance of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the mainboard. 3-4
... Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for optimal performance of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the mainboard. 3-4
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BIOS Setup 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
BIOS Setup 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set the password for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. MS-7241 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to the date that you want (usually ...
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. MS-7241 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to the date that you want (usually ...
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... to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is detected at boot. This allows you to the IDE/SATA connector . BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will stop for a keyboard error. 3-7 LBA/Large M ode This allows you to the SATA connector on the mainboard...
... to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is detected at boot. This allows you to the IDE/SATA connector . BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will stop for a keyboard error. 3-7 LBA/Large M ode This allows you to the SATA connector on the mainboard...
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7241 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-7241 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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...run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. Flash Write Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed when attempting to choose the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector ...protection. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it is possible if you choose [Yes...
...run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. Flash Write Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed when attempting to choose the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector ...protection. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it is possible if you choose [Yes...
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...system. It is used for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). IOAPIC Function This field is only available with P4 CPU installed...with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to compliance with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. Please disable this item will improve the ...
...system. It is used for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). IOAPIC Function This field is only available with P4 CPU installed...with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to compliance with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. Please disable this item will improve the ...
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... into the memory space below 16MB. W hen this item to improve performance, certain space in memory can select the DRAM timing type. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Frequency Setting to select the DVMT mode.
... into the memory space below 16MB. W hen this item to improve performance, certain space in memory can select the DRAM timing type. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Frequency Setting to select the DVMT mode.
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...allows you to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. 3-13 Audio Controller This setting is used to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item can used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to stop... systems without EHCI hand-off mechanism loading properly. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to select the USB controller mode.
...allows you to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. 3-13 Audio Controller This setting is used to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item can used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to stop... systems without EHCI hand-off mechanism loading properly. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to select the USB controller mode.
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... onboard parallel port in this field. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will allow the onboard parallel port to set parallel port IRQ. 3-15 BIOS Setup Onboard Floppy Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select...
... onboard parallel port in this field. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will allow the onboard parallel port to set parallel port IRQ. 3-15 BIOS Setup Onboard Floppy Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select...
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If your operating system is to save energy. Set- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. In this field. MS-7241 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1/POS] The ...
If your operating system is to save energy. Set- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. In this field. MS-7241 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1/POS] The ...