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...fore connecting the equipment to moisture. Do not leave this User's Manual for further guidance. ment from humidity. 4. h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for air convection hence protects the equip- Place the power cord such a way that could damage or cause electrical...600 C (1400F), it up. 5. Never pour any add-on the enclosure are for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, get it . h The equipment has obvious sign of ...
...fore connecting the equipment to moisture. Do not leave this User's Manual for further guidance. ment from humidity. 4. h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for air convection hence protects the equip- Place the power cord such a way that could damage or cause electrical...600 C (1400F), it up. 5. Never pour any add-on the enclosure are for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, get it . h The equipment has obvious sign of ...
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...: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-5 Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory ...2-7 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector...
...: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-5 Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory ...2-7 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector...
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... Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-2 Getting Help 3-2 The Main Menu 3-3 Standard CMOS Features 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features 3-7 Advanced Chipset Features 3-10 Integrated Peripherals 3-13 Power Management Setup 3-17 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-21 PC Health Status .../Voltage Control 3-24 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 3-25 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-26 Chapter 4. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction 4-1 Introduction ...4-2 BIOS Configuration 4-3 Installing RAID Software & Drivers 4-10 Using VIA RAID Tool 4-13 vi Serial ATA Connectors controlled by VT8237: SATA1 & SATA2 (for KM4AM...
... Setup ...3-2 Control Keys 3-2 Getting Help 3-2 The Main Menu 3-3 Standard CMOS Features 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features 3-7 Advanced Chipset Features 3-10 Integrated Peripherals 3-13 Power Management Setup 3-17 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-21 PC Health Status .../Voltage Control 3-24 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 3-25 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-26 Chapter 4. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction 4-1 Introduction ...4-2 BIOS Configuration 4-3 Installing RAID Software & Drivers 4-10 Using VIA RAID Tool 4-13 vi Serial ATA Connectors controlled by VT8237: SATA1 & SATA2 (for KM4AM...
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front *4) - 1394 ports (Optional) Audio h RealTek ALC655 IEEE1394 (Optional) h VIA VT6307 (supports 2 1394 connectors) h VIA VT6306 (supports 3 1394 connectors) LAN h VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in. (L) x 8.85 in. (W) Mounting h 6 mounting holes Others h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4...
front *4) - 1394 ports (Optional) Audio h RealTek ALC655 IEEE1394 (Optional) h VIA VT6307 (supports 2 1394 connectors) h VIA VT6306 (supports 3 1394 connectors) LAN h VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in. (L) x 8.85 in. (W) Mounting h 6 mounting holes Others h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4...
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ATX Power Supply FDD1 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard T:1394 port (Optional) B:USB ports SOCKET 462 CPUFA1 Winbond 83697HF BIOS Top : LPT Bottom: COM A VGA port JPW1 T: RJ45 LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic VIA VT6103 VIA VT6307 (Optional) J1394_2 (Optional) Codec JAUD1 VIA KM400/400A SYSFA1 AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 BATT + PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 J1394_1 (Optional) JCD1 JSP1 VIA VT8235/8237 SW1 SW2 JUSB2 JUSB3(Optional) JFP1 JFP2 MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard DIMM 1 IDE 1 IDE 2 1-4
ATX Power Supply FDD1 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard T:1394 port (Optional) B:USB ports SOCKET 462 CPUFA1 Winbond 83697HF BIOS Top : LPT Bottom: COM A VGA port JPW1 T: RJ45 LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic VIA VT6103 VIA VT6307 (Optional) J1394_2 (Optional) Codec JAUD1 VIA KM400/400A SYSFA1 AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 BATT + PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 J1394_1 (Optional) JCD1 JSP1 VIA VT8235/8237 SW1 SW2 JUSB2 JUSB3(Optional) JFP1 JFP2 MS-6734 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard DIMM 1 IDE 1 IDE 2 1-4
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... to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to Frequency/Voltage Control in the BIOS setup utility. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make a 133MHz ...the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. MSI Reminds You... To set to support overclocking. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. Therefore, to make sure...
... to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to Frequency/Voltage Control in the BIOS setup utility. Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make a 133MHz ...the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. MSI Reminds You... To set to support overclocking. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. Therefore, to make sure...
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MSI Reminds You... MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/... to Slave mode by setting its jumper. You must configure the second drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to IDE1.
MSI Reminds You... MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/... to Slave mode by setting its jumper. You must configure the second drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to IDE1.
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... removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP...
... removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the graphics controller to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP...
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... the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for reference only. 2. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. MSI Reminds You... 1. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to change the default settings for better system performance.... W=AWARD(R) 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th - 7th digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); The...
... the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for reference only. 2. BIOS Setup Chapter 3. MSI Reminds You... 1. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to change the default settings for better system performance.... W=AWARD(R) 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th - 7th digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); The...
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... to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right view) appears to the left of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right hand Select the item Jumps to...
... to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right view) appears to the left of the screen. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right hand Select the item Jumps to...
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... Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. 3-3 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ... in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for integrated peripherals. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features. BIOS Setup The Main Menu Once you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices.
... Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your PC health status. 3-3 Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ... in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for integrated peripherals. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features. BIOS Setup The Main Menu Once you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices.
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.... MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set User Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor... Password. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-4 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.
.... MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for stable system performance operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set User Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor... Password. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-4 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.
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... keys. Note that you enter improper information for this category. The format is . month The month from 1 to select Manual, None or Auto type. BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to 31 can be keyed by... BIOS. date The date from Jan. year The year can be adjusted by users. The hard disk will not work properly if you want (usually ...
... keys. Note that you enter improper information for this category. The format is . month The month from 1 to select Manual, None or Auto type. BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to 31 can be keyed by... BIOS. date The date from Jan. year The year can be adjusted by users. The hard disk will not work properly if you want (usually ...
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Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Available settings for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. MSI Reminds You... For example, if you have installed. Anti-Virus Protection The item is made, BIOS will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu screen....to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to load the disk operating system. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will display a warning message...
Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Available settings for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. MSI Reminds You... For example, if you have installed. Anti-Virus Protection The item is made, BIOS will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu screen....to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to load the disk operating system. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will display a warning message...
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... will swap floppy drives A: and B:. Keystrokes repeat at which the keys are accelerated. Setting to On will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is powered on . A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on the...
... will swap floppy drives A: and B:. Keystrokes repeat at which the keys are accelerated. Setting to On will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is powered on . A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on the...
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... enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings: Enabled and Disabled. 3-9 Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the hard disks. BIOS Setup APIC Mode This field is used for the operating system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is going to fail to activate the...
... enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Settings: Enabled and Disabled. 3-9 Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the hard disks. BIOS Setup APIC Mode This field is used for the operating system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that is going to fail to activate the...
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...-menu appears. Current FSB / DRAM / DDR Frequency These items show the current FSB/DRAM/DDR frequency. (read only) DRAM Clock This item is controlled by BIOS based on the configurations on the DRAM module. Setting to Auto By SPD enables DRAM timings to be determined by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect... DRAM timing is used to configure the DRAM timings manually. Options: Auto By SPD, Manual, Turbo, Ultra. 3-10 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
...-menu appears. Current FSB / DRAM / DDR Frequency These items show the current FSB/DRAM/DDR frequency. (read only) DRAM Clock This item is controlled by BIOS based on the configurations on the DRAM module. Setting to Auto By SPD enables DRAM timings to be determined by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect... DRAM timing is used to configure the DRAM timings manually. Options: Auto By SPD, Manual, Turbo, Ultra. 3-10 MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
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... item applies only when synchronous DRAM is NOT recommended. 3-11 The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance. Setting options: 1T Command, 2T Command. BIOS Setup DRAM CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is faster than 2T. Precharge To Active (Trp) This item controls the number of burst plus the starting...
... item applies only when synchronous DRAM is NOT recommended. 3-11 The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance. Setting options: 1T Command, 2T Command. BIOS Setup DRAM CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is faster than 2T. Precharge To Active (Trp) This item controls the number of burst plus the starting...
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.../disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Chip This setting is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard Drive. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. 3-13...
.../disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Chip This setting is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard Drive. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. 3-13...
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...: Disabled, Enabled. 3-14 In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. OnChip LAN Setting to [Auto] allows the BIOS to auto-detect the LAN controller and enable it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master... setting is possible only if your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select Auto to enable BIOS support. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA Ultra DMA/33 implementation is used to enable/disable the onboard USB1.1 controller. If your hard drive ...
...: Disabled, Enabled. 3-14 In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. OnChip LAN Setting to [Auto] allows the BIOS to auto-detect the LAN controller and enable it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master... setting is possible only if your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select Auto to enable BIOS support. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA Ultra DMA/33 implementation is used to enable/disable the onboard USB1.1 controller. If your hard drive ...