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... tab. 3. For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. Click on how to...6channel audio function will not work properly. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). The accompanying MSI DVD is a convenient tool to Dolby Digital format first. 1-8 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports 5.1 channel (6-channel audio) operation.
... tab. 3. For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. Click on how to...6channel audio function will not work properly. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). The accompanying MSI DVD is a convenient tool to Dolby Digital format first. 1-8 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports 5.1 channel (6-channel audio) operation.
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... the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. However, please make a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is set... the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MSI Reminds You... Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 Therefore, to make sure your components are able to tolerate ...
... the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. However, please make a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is set... the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MSI Reminds You... Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 Therefore, to make sure your components are able to tolerate ...
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...that has a power supply from external battery to change your motherboard's function through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to 1-2 pin position. If you to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... You can automatically boot OS every time it ...will explain how to keep the data of jumpers. Then return to clear data. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is on . MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want...
...that has a power supply from external battery to change your motherboard's function through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to 1-2 pin position. If you to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... You can automatically boot OS every time it ...will explain how to keep the data of jumpers. Then return to clear data. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is on . MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want...
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AGP is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27 The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the ..., read the documentation for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for ATX family motherboards. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot...
AGP is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27 The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the ..., read the documentation for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for ATX family motherboards. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot...
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...a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in MHz) and overclock the processor by EMI, select one of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. If you are reduced to flatter curves. CPU FSB Clock... may just cause your settings for optimal system stability and performance. Select the number between 100~280 for EMI reduction. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the options for needed frequency.
...a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in MHz) and overclock the processor by EMI, select one of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. If you are reduced to flatter curves. CPU FSB Clock... may just cause your settings for optimal system stability and performance. Select the number between 100~280 for EMI reduction. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the options for needed frequency.
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or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. Using 4- The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 A-1 or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. Using 4- The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 A-1 or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- Using the Optional S-Bracket S-Bracket integrates the SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) and analog LINE OUT connectors together. or 6channel audio setting in ... set in the Software Utility 1. or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the software utility, and then have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect all speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of the screen. Click the...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- Using the Optional S-Bracket S-Bracket integrates the SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) and analog LINE OUT connectors together. or 6channel audio setting in ... set in the Software Utility 1. or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the software utility, and then have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect all speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of the screen. Click the...
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...note/ ami.htm For user using Award BIOS comes with Phoenix logo sticker. Q: Where can I update my BIOS? All MSI motherboard using non-FAT system, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/ support/bios/note/ntfs.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for yourself if upgrading to the ...: 1. com.tw/html/support/bios/note/boot.htm 2. A: Phoenix & Award already merged as described in http://www.msi. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard for unknown reason dont want to boot, what should not happen unless you can order a new BIOS or you...
...note/ ami.htm For user using Award BIOS comes with Phoenix logo sticker. Q: Where can I update my BIOS? All MSI motherboard using non-FAT system, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/ support/bios/note/ntfs.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for yourself if upgrading to the ...: 1. com.tw/html/support/bios/note/boot.htm 2. A: Phoenix & Award already merged as described in http://www.msi. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard for unknown reason dont want to boot, what should not happen unless you can order a new BIOS or you...
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...program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? A: 1. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 & find your board according to http://www.msi.com. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=1 Note: The BIOS is subdivided as Fuzzy Logic or PC Alert...manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=3 2. A: Refer to the CPU type 3. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php Note: The manual is subdivided as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If ...
...program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? A: 1. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 & find your board according to http://www.msi.com. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=1 Note: The BIOS is subdivided as Fuzzy Logic or PC Alert...manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=3 2. A: Refer to the CPU type 3. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php Note: The manual is subdivided as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If ...
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... VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/...card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/ manual/... BIOS boot recov- Try to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list....motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are divided according to http://www.msi.com. For Server motherboard..., refer to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of MSI office near your place for new BIOS chip http://www.msi...
... VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/...card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/ manual/... BIOS boot recov- Try to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list....motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are divided according to http://www.msi.com. For Server motherboard..., refer to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of MSI office near your place for new BIOS chip http://www.msi...
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...to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. A: 1. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php?kind=1 Note: The BIOS is subdivided as Socket478...? gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. For Server motherboard, refer to contact your board according to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can my motherboard support? tw/program/support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php? kind=1&CHIP=...
...to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. A: 1. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php?kind=1 Note: The BIOS is subdivided as Socket478...? gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. For Server motherboard, refer to contact your board according to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can my motherboard support? tw/program/support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php? kind=1&CHIP=...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Q: How long is faulty or not Suggestions: Make sure the motherboard was installed properly to the chassis (the board should not touch the chassis) Make sure all the components (memory, CPU, AGP & power supply connectors etc.) ... system cannot boot up , please refer to below suggestions problem still persists, then take the motherboard to the place you will have them take a look to make sure if the motherboard is MSI motherboard warranty? A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/contact/contact.htm For more information of each distributors & reseller will find...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Q: How long is faulty or not Suggestions: Make sure the motherboard was installed properly to the chassis (the board should not touch the chassis) Make sure all the components (memory, CPU, AGP & power supply connectors etc.) ... system cannot boot up , please refer to below suggestions problem still persists, then take the motherboard to the place you will have them take a look to make sure if the motherboard is MSI motherboard warranty? A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/contact/contact.htm For more information of each distributors & reseller will find...
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A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7 A: Suggestions Remove all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card to find the source of motherboard? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of the problem Disable all the unnecessary devices & try to different PCI slots Update the card BIOS or drivers Update the motherboard BIOS Q: What should I do if my motherboard have compatibility issue with PCI cards?
A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7 A: Suggestions Remove all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card to find the source of motherboard? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of the problem Disable all the unnecessary devices & try to different PCI slots Update the card BIOS or drivers Update the motherboard BIOS Q: What should I do if my motherboard have compatibility issue with PCI cards?
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... as "nodes", and are hardware lines over which interrupt line the device may use. The L1 cache is associated with the IBM AT motherboard. IRQ conflicts used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives to be a common problem when adding expansion boards, but the ... bus (computer interconnection) architecture that many users can send interrupt signals to flow between the motherboard circuitry and an expansion slot card and its IRQ number by cables to 63 external devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to a PC...
... as "nodes", and are hardware lines over which interrupt line the device may use. The L1 cache is associated with the IBM AT motherboard. IRQ conflicts used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives to be a common problem when adding expansion boards, but the ... bus (computer interconnection) architecture that many users can send interrupt signals to flow between the motherboard circuitry and an expansion slot card and its IRQ number by cables to 63 external devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to a PC...