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... trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of AMD Corporation. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Award® is a registered trademark of purchase or local distributor. PS/2 and OS®/2 are... INTERNATIONAL. Our products are registered trademarks of its contents. 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 the...
... trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of AMD Corporation. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Award® is a registered trademark of purchase or local distributor. PS/2 and OS®/2 are... INTERNATIONAL. Our products are registered trademarks of its contents. 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 the...
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Slots ...2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express 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
Slots ...2-19 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express 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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Ou t B: RS-Out JCI1 JIR1 LAN Chip ATX 2 SYSFAN 1 PCI _EX1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 S ATA 1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 W inbond I n M :Li n e- O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port B ot to m: COM Port JPW1 USB ports IDE1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-I / O PCI _E X2 PCI _EX3 BIOS PCI 1 B AT T + nvidia nForce 550 J BAT 1 ALC883 PCI 2 PCI 3 JAUD1 JCD1 FDD1 NB FA N1 JUS B3 JUS B2 JFP2 JFP 1 JUSB1 K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
Ou t B: RS-Out JCI1 JIR1 LAN Chip ATX 2 SYSFAN 1 PCI _EX1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 S ATA 1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 W inbond I n M :Li n e- O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port B ot to m: COM Port JPW1 USB ports IDE1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-I / O PCI _E X2 PCI _EX3 BIOS PCI 1 B AT T + nvidia nForce 550 J BAT 1 ALC883 PCI 2 PCI 3 JAUD1 JCD1 FDD1 NB FA N1 JUS B3 JUS B2 JFP2 JFP 1 JUSB1 K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
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... hardware status such as yellow when selected), use the scroll bars to adjust each item and make it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIOS Setup, and select H/W Monitor. E nt er W ind ow s , an d s elec t [S ta rt ]-> [S et tin gs ]- >[C on tr ol Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties...
... hardware status such as yellow when selected), use the scroll bars to adjust each item and make it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIOS Setup, and select H/W Monitor. E nt er W ind ow s , an d s elec t [S ta rt ]-> [S et tin gs ]- >[C on tr ol Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties...
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... the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. Please refer to GND. Chassis...
... the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. Please refer to GND. Chassis...
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...15 Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to use the IR function. signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O ...PORT 1L Analog Port 1 - Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETIRN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network 8 KEY ...
...15 Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to use the IR function. signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O ...PORT 1L Analog Port 1 - Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETIRN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network 8 KEY ...
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..., desktop platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x16 lane for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-19 Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications. When adding or...
..., desktop platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x16 lane for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-19 Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications. When adding or...
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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 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.
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.... Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start..., press key to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A7260NMS V1.0 041506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number....
.... Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will start..., press key to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A7260NMS V1.0 041506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number....
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... to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes to field within a sub-menu. 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... Setup menu, the first menu you can use the control keys to enter values and move from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to the left hand Move to the item in the right...
... to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes to field within a sub-menu. 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... Setup menu, the first menu you can use the control keys to enter values and move from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to the left hand Move to the item in the right...
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... for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
... for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
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BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
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Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by BIOS. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. date The date from 1 to ...
Read-only. year The year can be adjusted by BIOS. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. date The date from 1 to ...
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... allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Floppy Drive A This item allows you to predict hard disk failure. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size/ LBA Mode/ Block M ode/ PIO Mode/ Async DM A/ Ultra DMA/ S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled...
... allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Floppy Drive A This item allows you to predict hard disk failure. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size/ LBA Mode/ Block M ode/ PIO Mode/ Async DM A/ Ultra DMA/ S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled...
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Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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... set the Num Lock status when the system is possible if you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is powered on the full screen at...
... set the Num Lock status when the system is possible if you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is powered on the full screen at...
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... supported by your operating system. CD/DVD Drives This feature allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to specify the CD/DVD device boot priority...
... supported by your operating system. CD/DVD Drives This feature allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to specify the CD/DVD device boot priority...
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If set this field to automatically detect all of SPD. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following fields will be selectable. 3-11 MCT Timing Mode This field has the capacity to [Manual], the following screen appears: Memclock Mode Select the DRAM frequency programming method. If you set to "Auto", the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If set to "Manual", the DRAM speed specified will not exceed the specified value. If set to "Limit", the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless of the DRAM timing.
If set this field to automatically detect all of SPD. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following fields will be selectable. 3-11 MCT Timing Mode This field has the capacity to [Manual], the following screen appears: Memclock Mode Select the DRAM frequency programming method. If you set to "Auto", the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If set to "Manual", the DRAM speed specified will not exceed the specified value. If set to "Limit", the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless of the DRAM timing.
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Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to IDE drives. 3-13 On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen ... IDE BusMaster This item allows you need to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. Onboard LAN Controller These items are used to enable/disable the...
Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to IDE drives. 3-13 On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen ... IDE BusMaster This item allows you need to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. Onboard LAN Controller These items are used to enable/disable the...
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... This item is used to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will operate in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP]. BIOS Setup To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. To operate the onboard parallel port in ECP mode only.
... This item is used to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will operate in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP]. BIOS Setup To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. To operate the onboard parallel port in ECP mode only.