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... Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. PS/2 and OS®/2 are the properties...
... Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. PS/2 and OS®/2 are the properties...
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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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O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- 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- 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
O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- 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- 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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... the desired FSB you may adjust the CPU fan speed. Under H/W Monitor, find Cool'n'Quiet, and set for the temperatures are the minimum thresholds. Run BIOS Setup, and select H/W Monitor. Center-side: Cool'n'Quiet / User mode Here you just configured. Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is required to double...
... the desired FSB you may adjust the CPU fan speed. Under H/W Monitor, find Cool'n'Quiet, and set for the temperatures are the minimum thresholds. Run BIOS Setup, and select H/W Monitor. Center-side: Cool'n'Quiet / User mode Here you just configured. Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is required to double...
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... take advantage of the CPU fan c on the screen. Always consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. 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 opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning...
... take advantage of the CPU fan c on the screen. Always consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. 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 opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning...
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...dongle is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to the analog header. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETIRN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection ...5 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5 4 GND 5 IRTX 6 IRRX 2-15 JIR1 is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 1 10 9 JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
...dongle is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to the analog header. Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETIRN Jack detection return from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection ...5 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5 4 GND 5 IRTX 6 IRRX 2-15 JIR1 is connected. 5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I /O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 1 10 9 JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
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... platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to configure any necessary hardware or software settings 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. Hardware Setup Slots...
... platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to configure any necessary hardware or software settings 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. Hardware Setup Slots...
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You may need 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 BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need 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 BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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.... Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 041506 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing ...after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th ...
.... Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 041506 refers to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing ...after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th ...
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.... The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to call up the sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the right hand Select the item... from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to exit the Help screen. 3-3 General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use the control keys to the main menu, just press the .
.... The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press to call up the sub-menu. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the right hand Select the item... from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to exit the Help screen. 3-3 General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can use the control keys to the main menu, just press the .
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... configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.
... configurations, such as time, date etc. MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.
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BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS.
BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS.
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... date that you want (usually the current date). Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. IDE Primary M aster/ Slave, Serial-ATA 0/1 Primary/ Secondary Channel Press to select the value you want (usually the current time). The time format is . Date...
... date that you want (usually the current date). Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. IDE Primary M aster/ Slave, Serial-ATA 0/1 Primary/ Secondary Channel Press to select the value you want (usually the current time). The time format is . Date...
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... offline. Floppy Drive A This item allows you to the IDE/SATA connector. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. S.M.A.R.T is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size/ LBA Mode/ Block M ode/ PIO Mode/ Async DM A/ Ultra DMA/ S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to predict hard disk failure. It will showing...
... offline. Floppy Drive A This item allows you to the IDE/SATA connector. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. S.M.A.R.T is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size/ LBA Mode/ Block M ode/ PIO Mode/ Async DM A/ Ultra DMA/ S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to predict hard disk failure. It will showing...
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System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error. Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error. Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is possible if you to run the OS/2...
Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it is possible if you to run the OS/2...
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... the removable device boot priority. Hard Disk 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 hard disk boot priority. You...
... the removable device boot priority. Hard Disk 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 hard disk boot priority. You...
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MCT Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of SPD. If set to "Auto", the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following fields will be selectable. 3-11 If set to "Limit", the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless of the DRAM timing. If you set to [Manual], the following screen appears: Memclock Mode Select the DRAM frequency programming method. If set this field to "Manual", the DRAM speed specified will not exceed the specified value.
MCT Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of SPD. If set to "Auto", the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following fields will be selectable. 3-11 If set to "Limit", the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless of the DRAM timing. If you set to [Manual], the following screen appears: Memclock Mode Select the DRAM frequency programming method. If set this field to "Manual", the DRAM speed specified will not exceed the specified value.
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USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard Audio Controller This setting is ...-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller These items are used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable ...
USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard Audio Controller This setting is ...-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller These items are used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to enable/disable ...
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... enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA hard disk drive. 3-15 SATA 0/ 1 Primary/ Secondary Channel These itemsallow users to set parallel port IRQ. BIOS Setup To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will operate in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose...
... enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA hard disk drive. 3-15 SATA 0/ 1 Primary/ Secondary Channel These itemsallow users to set parallel port IRQ. BIOS Setup To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will operate in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose...