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...Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Visit the MSI website at http://ocss.msi.com.tw. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the ...United States and/or other information. Contact our technical staff at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Intel® and Pentium® are the properties of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Alternatively, please try the following...
...Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Visit the MSI website at http://ocss.msi.com.tw. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the ...United States and/or other information. Contact our technical staff at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Intel® and Pentium® are the properties of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Alternatively, please try the following...
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... Consumption 1-8 Safety Compliance & MTBF 1-9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Memory ...2-3 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-4 Power Supply ...2-6 Back Panel ...2-7 Connector ...2-9 Jumper ...2-16 Slot ...2-17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Menu Bar ...3-4 Main ...3-5 Advanc ed ...3-6 Boot ...3-19 Security ...3-21 Chipset ...3-22 Exit ...3-26 Chapter 4 System Resources 4-1 Watch Dog Timer Setting 4-2 AMI...
... Consumption 1-8 Safety Compliance & MTBF 1-9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Memory ...2-3 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-4 Power Supply ...2-6 Back Panel ...2-7 Connector ...2-9 Jumper ...2-16 Slot ...2-17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Menu Bar ...3-4 Main ...3-5 Advanc ed ...3-6 Boot ...3-19 Security ...3-21 Chipset ...3-22 Exit ...3-26 Chapter 4 System Resources 4-1 Watch Dog Timer Setting 4-2 AMI...
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The CON1 is Master. The default set- Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to 250 MB/s transfer rate. Mini PCI-E Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, ...Slot CompactFlash Card Slot: CF1 (Optional) This CompactFlash slot shares one channel of the IDE controller. ting is Mini PCI-E connector for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-17 Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports PCI ...
The CON1 is Master. The default set- Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to 250 MB/s transfer rate. Mini PCI-E Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, ...Slot CompactFlash Card Slot: CF1 (Optional) This CompactFlash slot shares one channel of the IDE controller. ting is Mini PCI-E connector for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-17 Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports PCI ...
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You want to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
You want to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
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... held for better system performance. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 081508 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST... respond and you still wish to the customer as MS = all standard customers. It is the BIOS version. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A9818IMS V1.0 081508 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers ...
... held for better system performance. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 081508 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start POST... respond and you still wish to the customer as MS = all standard customers. It is the BIOS version. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A9818IMS V1.0 081508 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers ...
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You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Press to . Main Menu The main ... at the bottom of the screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left of certain fields that...
You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is the Main Menu. Press to . Main Menu The main ... at the bottom of the screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. You can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left of certain fields that...
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MS-9818 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords. Security Use this menu to specify the priority of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of boot devices. Boot Use this menu to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. 3-4 Exit This menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features. Ad v a nc e d Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
MS-9818 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords. Security Use this menu to specify the priority of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of boot devices. Boot Use this menu to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. 3-4 Exit This menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features. Ad v a nc e d Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
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System Date The date format is . Main BIOS Setup AM I BIOS, Processor, System M emory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. System Time The time format is , . 3-5 Read only.
System Date The date format is . Main BIOS Setup AM I BIOS, Processor, System M emory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. System Time The time format is , . 3-5 Read only.
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...to automatically prefetch data and code for a 64-byte cache line. Max CPUID Value Limit The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems that automatically fetches an extra 64-byte cache line whenever the ... processor has a hardware adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with a supporting operating system. BIOS Setup Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the...
...to automatically prefetch data and code for a 64-byte cache line. Max CPUID Value Limit The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems that automatically fetches an extra 64-byte cache line whenever the ... processor has a hardware adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with a supporting operating system. BIOS Setup Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the...
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... the specified serial ports. This gives you to predict hard disk failure. M.A.R.T is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. BIOS Setup [DMA Mode] [S.M.A.R.T.] [32 Bit Data Transfer] Indicates the type of the serial port on the back panel. 3-9
... the specified serial ports. This gives you to predict hard disk failure. M.A.R.T is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. BIOS Setup [DMA Mode] [S.M.A.R.T.] [32 Bit Data Transfer] Indicates the type of the serial port on the back panel. 3-9
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... settings to select the startup/stop time value for cooling down the overheated CPU. On the contrary, if the current temperatures reach to cool down . BIOS Setup speeds reach the maximum threshold (the fan speed set in the "CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 TargetTemp Value" plus the tolerance values you set temperatures minus the...
... settings to select the startup/stop time value for cooling down the overheated CPU. On the contrary, if the current temperatures reach to cool down . BIOS Setup speeds reach the maximum threshold (the fan speed set in the "CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 TargetTemp Value" plus the tolerance values you set temperatures minus the...
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ASF helps define the interfaces that provide access and manageability to improve system health monitoring, asset protection and remote administration. This protocol is an industry standard protocol used with system management through the network to operating system absent environments. 3-13 ASF Configuration BIOS Setup ASF Support Alert Standard Format (ASF) is designed for use with Local Area Network (LAN) controllers.
ASF helps define the interfaces that provide access and manageability to improve system health monitoring, asset protection and remote administration. This protocol is an industry standard protocol used with system management through the network to operating system absent environments. 3-13 ASF Configuration BIOS Setup ASF Support Alert Standard Format (ASF) is designed for use with Local Area Network (LAN) controllers.
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...hardware-based technology for Intel Active Management Technology that allows redirecting the keyboard/text or floppy disk/CD transfers from or write to update the BIOS online first. The platform can also be configured to read from a local host to a remote workstation. Important 1. Force IDER, Force ...keystrokes from a remote source and this setting to as Serial Over LAN. Only FSB1066MHz CPU supports Intel AMT function. 3-14 http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service 2. Unconfigure AM T/ME To finish the unconfiguration of AMT, set this capability is a protocol defined for...
...hardware-based technology for Intel Active Management Technology that allows redirecting the keyboard/text or floppy disk/CD transfers from or write to update the BIOS online first. The platform can also be configured to read from a local host to a remote workstation. Important 1. Force IDER, Force ...keystrokes from a remote source and this setting to as Serial Over LAN. Only FSB1066MHz CPU supports Intel AMT function. 3-14 http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service 2. Unconfigure AM T/ME To finish the unconfiguration of AMT, set this capability is a protocol defined for...
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M PS Configuration BIOS Setup MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. You need to be used for the operating system. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. 3-15
M PS Configuration BIOS Setup MPS Revision This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. You need to be used for the operating system. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. 3-15
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... restore your TPM Keys before clearing the TPM. To block or allow a TPM command is cleared, all the keys you will be lost. Trusted Computing BIOS Setup TCG/TPM Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
... restore your TPM Keys before clearing the TPM. To block or allow a TPM command is cleared, all the keys you will be lost. Trusted Computing BIOS Setup TCG/TPM Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
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... have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB 2.0 controller. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This setting allows you need to enable or disable a workaround for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Revision 2.0. 3-18
... have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB 2.0 controller. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This setting allows you need to enable or disable a workaround for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Revision 2.0. 3-18
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... this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters an error, it is available. Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo. W hen it asks you will display the normal POST messages, instead of the...
... this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters an error, it is available. Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo. W hen it asks you will display the normal POST messages, instead of the...
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User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. These settings allow you to set or change the user password. 3-21 Security BIOS Setup Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the system at boot.
User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. These settings allow you to set or change the user password. 3-21 Security BIOS Setup Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the system at boot.
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...the Protected Audio/Video Path (PAVP) mode. Boot Display Device Use the field to select the type of device you to set this BIOS feature to DVMT Mode for maximum performance. South Bridge Configuration 3-23 It is recommended that system memory is to improve the efficiency of the...Flat Panel Type This setting allows you want to use as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between graphics and system performance. BIOS Setup DVMT Mode Select Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of ...
...the Protected Audio/Video Path (PAVP) mode. Boot Display Device Use the field to select the type of device you to set this BIOS feature to DVMT Mode for maximum performance. South Bridge Configuration 3-23 It is recommended that system memory is to improve the efficiency of the...Flat Panel Type This setting allows you want to use as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between graphics and system performance. BIOS Setup DVMT Mode Select Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of ...
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... the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. GbE LAN Boot W hen [Enabled], the BIOS attempts to use any USB 2.0 device in the Southbridge. MS-9818 Mainboard USB Functions, USB Port Configure These settings specify the function of onboard LAN...
... the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. GbE LAN Boot W hen [Enabled], the BIOS attempts to use any USB 2.0 device in the Southbridge. MS-9818 Mainboard USB Functions, USB Port Configure These settings specify the function of onboard LAN...