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... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 Memory ...2-7 Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDRII Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Floppy...
... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU 2-3 CPU & Cooler Installation 2-4 Memory ...2-7 Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDRII Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Floppy...
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...8110SB/ 8110SC IEEE 1394 (optional) - Flexible 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE (USB to 8 GB, 240pin / 1.8V) For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit ht t p: / / w w w. MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - South Bridge: Intel® ICH8/ ICH8R chipset (ICH8R...LAN - Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D and Celeron D processors in hard drive. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. c om . php Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 chipset - DDRII 800/ 667/...
...8110SB/ 8110SC IEEE 1394 (optional) - Flexible 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE (USB to 8 GB, 240pin / 1.8V) For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit ht t p: / / w w w. MS-7241 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - South Bridge: Intel® ICH8/ ICH8R chipset (ICH8R...LAN - Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D and Celeron D processors in hard drive. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. c om . php Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel® G965/ Q965/ Q963 chipset - DDRII 800/ 667/...
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Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 800/ 667/ 533 DIMM slots. Channel B in GREEN; ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel: Channel A in ORANGE Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-7 For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr o du c t s /m ain bo ar d /m bd / pr o_ m bd _t r p_ lis t.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 800/ 667/ 533 DIMM slots. Channel B in GREEN; ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel: Channel A in ORANGE Dual Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-7 For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr o du c t s /m ain bo ar d /m bd / pr o_ m bd _t r p_ lis t.
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...2-8 The plastic clip at each side of the same type and density in the DIMM slot. 3. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the DIMM slot will only fit in the right orientation. 2. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the...inserted in different channel DDR DIMM slots. - Volt Notch Important - The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDRII memory modules in the DDRII DIMM slots and DDR memory modules in the DIMM slot. DDRII modules are not interchangeable with DDR and...
...2-8 The plastic clip at each side of the same type and density in the DIMM slot. 3. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the DIMM slot will only fit in the right orientation. 2. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the...inserted in different channel DDR DIMM slots. - Volt Notch Important - The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDRII memory modules in the DDRII DIMM slots and DDR memory modules in the DIMM slot. DDRII modules are not interchangeable with DDR and...
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... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
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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. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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... you to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM chips. Internal Graphics Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for this item to select the DVMT mode. DVMT Mode Select The field allows you to the specifications of the installed...designer must be cached. Or use this field, according to remap the memory which as PCI resources. Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3. 0 (DVMT 3.0) allows additional memory to Auto, the system will auto detect the memory clock. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Frequency Setting to be reserved for...
... you to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM chips. Internal Graphics Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for this item to select the DVMT mode. DVMT Mode Select The field allows you to the specifications of the installed...designer must be cached. Or use this field, according to remap the memory which as PCI resources. Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3. 0 (DVMT 3.0) allows additional memory to Auto, the system will auto detect the memory clock. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup DRAM Frequency Setting to be reserved for...
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"Fixed" mode is non-contiguous pagelocked memory allocated during driver initialization to the system once the requesting application has been terminated. 3-12 MS-7241 Mainboard DVMT/ FIXED M emory The field specifies the size of memory."DVMT" mode is memory that is dynamically allocated based on memory requests made by application and are release back to provide a static amount of system memory allocated for video memory.
"Fixed" mode is non-contiguous pagelocked memory allocated during driver initialization to the system once the requesting application has been terminated. 3-12 MS-7241 Mainboard DVMT/ FIXED M emory The field specifies the size of memory."DVMT" mode is memory that is dynamically allocated based on memory requests made by application and are release back to provide a static amount of system memory allocated for video memory.
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... enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. [Auto] 3-16 MS-7241 ...lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in formation of this section are : [S1/POS] The...
... enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. [Auto] 3-16 MS-7241 ...lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in memory will be used to save energy. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in formation of this section are : [S1/POS] The...
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.... For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to higher values. Clear ESCD The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. W hen the item is set to higher values...
.... For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to higher values. Clear ESCD The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. W hen the item is set to higher values...
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... the following screen appears. After receiving the signal, when the operating system is used by AMIBIOS. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA (Direct Memory Access) from the pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by the system BIOS. DM A Resource Setup Press to devices...
... the following screen appears. After receiving the signal, when the operating system is used by AMIBIOS. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA (Direct Memory Access) from the pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by the system BIOS. DM A Resource Setup Press to devices...
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... password is disabled, the system will boot and you try to enter Setup. Retype the password and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. The password typed now will replace any previously set password, just press when...
... password is disabled, the system will boot and you try to enter Setup. Retype the password and press . This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. The password typed now will replace any previously set password, just press when...
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... the data. Intel ICH8R SATA RAID expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in performance degradation. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of two RAID 0 arrays. † Strip Sizes: Select the desired strip size setting. Heavily scattered writes are : 4KB...
... the data. Intel ICH8R SATA RAID expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in performance degradation. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of two RAID 0 arrays. † Strip Sizes: Select the desired strip size setting. Heavily scattered writes are : 4KB...