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... RACCORDER AU RESEAU. power cord, if any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation ii Micro-Star International MS-6741 This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference at his own expense.
... RACCORDER AU RESEAU. power cord, if any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation ii Micro-Star International MS-6741 This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Getting Started Chapter 1. This mainboard provides a high professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency, the K8TM mainboard accommodates latest AMD K8 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to 2 DIMMs to provide the maximum of 2 GB memory capacity. Based on the innovative VIA K8T800 / K8M800 and VIA VT8237 chipsets for purchasing the K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.x), an excellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI.
Getting Started Chapter 1. This mainboard provides a high professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency, the K8TM mainboard accommodates latest AMD K8 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to 2 DIMMs to provide the maximum of 2 GB memory capacity. Based on the innovative VIA K8T800 / K8M800 and VIA VT8237 chipsets for purchasing the K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.x), an excellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI.
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU Supports 64-bit AMD® K8 Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754). Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio - Chipset VIA ...
MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU Supports 64-bit AMD® K8 Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754). Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio - Chipset VIA ...
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CFAN1 BATT + ATX Power Supply FDD 1 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A T:1394 port B:USB ports JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports T: L i n e - In M:Line-Out B:Mic Winbond 83697HF VIA VT6103 BIOS JSP1 JIR1 JCD1 JAUD1 KV8VTIIA8A00 K/K88TM880000 /K8M800 AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Codec CNR J1394_1 VIA VT6307 JUSB1 DDR 1 DDR 2 IDE 1 IDE 2 VIA 8237 JUSB2 SFAN1 S ATA 2 S ATA 1 J B AT 1 JFP1 JFP2 K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.X) Mainboard 1-4
MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CFAN1 BATT + ATX Power Supply FDD 1 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A T:1394 port B:USB ports JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports T: L i n e - In M:Line-Out B:Mic Winbond 83697HF VIA VT6103 BIOS JSP1 JIR1 JCD1 JAUD1 KV8VTIIA8A00 K/K88TM880000 /K8M800 AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Codec CNR J1394_1 VIA VT6307 JUSB1 DDR 1 DDR 2 IDE 1 IDE 2 VIA 8237 JUSB2 SFAN1 S ATA 2 S ATA 1 J B AT 1 JFP1 JFP2 K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.X) Mainboard 1-4
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... the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. The CPU can not be seen. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. As the CPU is likely to a 90-degree angle. 3. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket...
... the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. The CPU can not be seen. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. As the CPU is likely to a 90-degree angle. 3. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket...
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Safety Hook Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt 2-6 MSI Reminds You... Hook one end of the retention mechanism. 7. Make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the clip to hook first. 8. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard 5. Press down the lever. 6. Locate the Fix Lever, Saftey Hook and the Fixed Bolt. Position the cooling set on...
Safety Hook Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt 2-6 MSI Reminds You... Hook one end of the retention mechanism. 7. Make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the clip to hook first. 8. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard 5. Press down the lever. 6. Locate the Fix Lever, Saftey Hook and the Fixed Bolt. Position the cooling set on...
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.... The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the center of the DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. MSI Reminds You... You can be installed on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. Memory modules can barely...& 1) DIMM 2 S/D (Bank 2 & 3) Maximum System Memory Supported S: Single Side D: Double Side Total Memory 64MB~1GB 64MB~1GB 64MB~2GB Installing DDR Modules 1. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard DDR DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. The module will automatically close. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM...
.... The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the center of the DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. MSI Reminds You... You can be installed on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. Memory modules can barely...& 1) DIMM 2 S/D (Bank 2 & 3) Maximum System Memory Supported S: Single Side D: Double Side Total Memory 64MB~1GB 64MB~1GB 64MB~2GB Installing DDR Modules 1. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard DDR DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. The module will automatically close. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM...
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Back Panel View of the Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel 1394 LAN L-in Port (Optional) Keyboard COM A VGA ...
MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Back Panel View of the Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel 1394 LAN L-in Port (Optional) Keyboard COM A VGA ...
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... 5 NC 6 RDN 7 NC 8 NC DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair Transmit Differential Pair Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for connection to the LAN jack.
... 5 NC 6 RDN 7 NC 8 NC DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair Transmit Differential Pair Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for connection to the LAN jack.
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... CPU/System FANs. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to GND. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2-14 CFAN1 SFAN1 SENSOR +12V GND... Fan Connector Pin Definition MSI Reminds You... When connecting the wire to take note that supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy disk types. Floppy...
... CPU/System FANs. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to GND. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2-14 CFAN1 SFAN1 SENSOR +12V GND... Fan Connector Pin Definition MSI Reminds You... When connecting the wire to take note that supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy disk types. Floppy...
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... devices Connect to 1 hard disk device. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please refer to Appendix A: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction at page A-1for detail software installation procedure. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237: SATA1 & SATA2 The Southbridge of...
... devices Connect to 1 hard disk device. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to SATA1 or SATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please refer to Appendix A: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction at page A-1for detail software installation procedure. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237: SATA1 & SATA2 The Southbridge of...
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... channel audio signal return from front panel 7 HP_ON Reserved for users to front panel 10 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The mainboard provides one front audio connector for future use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel...
... channel audio signal return from front panel 7 HP_ON Reserved for users to front panel 10 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The mainboard provides one front audio connector for future use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel...
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... turned on. If you to set the computer's function. Then return to clear the data: 1 JBAT1 1 3 Keep Data 1 3 Clear Data MSI Reminds You... This section will damage the mainboard. 2-20 MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. You...
... turned on. If you to set the computer's function. Then return to clear the data: 1 JBAT1 1 3 Keep Data 1 3 Clear Data MSI Reminds You... This section will damage the mainboard. 2-20 MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Jumpers The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. You...
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo If the message ...
MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo If the message ...
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... system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to enter the sub-menu. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system's performance. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable...
... system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to enter the sub-menu. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system's performance. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable...
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... the date that you want (usually the current date). through Dec. month The month from Sun to the value you want (usually the current time). MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use...
... the date that you want (usually the current date). through Dec. month The month from Sun to the value you want (usually the current time). MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use...
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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Available settings ... try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. S.M.A.R.T. MSI Reminds You... for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" vary depending on the bootable devices you to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to...
MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Available settings ... try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. S.M.A.R.T. MSI Reminds You... for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" vary depending on the bootable devices you to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to...
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..., the contents of your operating system. However, if any program writes to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the operating system. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard memory.
..., the contents of your operating system. However, if any program writes to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for the operating system. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard memory.
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.... The Fast Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to set the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. 3-12 MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Burst Length This setting allows you to the graphics card without any translation. Setting options: Auto, 2CLK to AGP for the RAS to accumulate...
.... The Fast Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to set the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB. 3-12 MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard Burst Length This setting allows you to the graphics card without any translation. Setting options: Auto, 2CLK to AGP for the RAS to accumulate...
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.... Suspend When you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. Display Activity These items specify if the BIOS will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard USB Wakeup From S3 This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system or prevent the system from S3...
.... Suspend When you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. Display Activity These items specify if the BIOS will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard USB Wakeup From S3 This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system or prevent the system from S3...