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... Audio Function. Follow the procedures below to Dolby Digital format first. 1-8 MSI Reminds You... To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD: 1. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. For...
... Audio Function. Follow the procedures below to Dolby Digital format first. 1-8 MSI Reminds You... To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with MSI DVD: 1. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. For...
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Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. ... clock frequency of CPU. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MS-6712 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. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from ...
Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. ... clock frequency of CPU. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MS-6712 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. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded outlet first to protect the CPU from ...
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... through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 Avoid clearing ...
... through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 Avoid clearing ...
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...audio, or modem riser card for the graphics controller to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27 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 allows you to insert the expansion ...
...audio, or modem riser card for the graphics controller to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27 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 allows you to insert the expansion ...
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..., select one of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Available options: +/-0.25%, +/-0.5%, +/-0.75%, Disabled. These settings offer users a tool to a higher frequency. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU FSB Clock This item allows you do not have...100~280 for EMI reduction. But if you are plagued by adjusting the FSB clock to overclock the system. 3-28 Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the options for needed frequency.
..., select one of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Available options: +/-0.25%, +/-0.5%, +/-0.75%, Disabled. These settings offer users a tool to a higher frequency. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU FSB Clock This item allows you do not have...100~280 for EMI reduction. But if you are plagued by adjusting the FSB clock to overclock the system. 3-28 Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the options for needed frequency.
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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 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. or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
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 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. or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
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...1. Read the following instructions to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly set in the software utility, and then have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the computer, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, ... or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you can connect all speakers to the audio connectors on the back panel. 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. of ...
...1. Read the following instructions to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly set in the software utility, and then have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the computer, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, ... or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you can connect all speakers to the audio connectors on the back panel. 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. of ...
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...html/ support/bios/note/ntfs.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for unknown reason dont want to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-2 Suggestions: 1. For Server motherboard, refer to boot, what should not happen unless you really have to the new BIOS, unless you flashed the wrong BIOS...feature as one company. A: Phoenix & Award already merged as described in http://www.msi. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard for yourself if upgrading to purchase new BIOS chip http://www.msi.com.tw/html/contact/contact.htm Q: Why my motherboard BIOS sticker is "Phoenix BIOS" but when I boot up my system I saw ...
...html/ support/bios/note/ntfs.htm Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for unknown reason dont want to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-2 Suggestions: 1. For Server motherboard, refer to boot, what should not happen unless you really have to the new BIOS, unless you flashed the wrong BIOS...feature as one company. A: Phoenix & Award already merged as described in http://www.msi. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard for yourself if upgrading to purchase new BIOS chip http://www.msi.com.tw/html/contact/contact.htm Q: Why my motherboard BIOS sticker is "Phoenix BIOS" but when I boot up my system I saw ...
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...spt_mnu_list.php? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=3 2. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find the manual? 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 ...your board, then refer to the CPU type T-3 tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com. A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/software/swr/ spt_swr_list.php Q: Where can I find your board according to http://www...
...spt_mnu_list.php? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=3 2. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find the manual? 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 ...your board, then refer to the CPU type T-3 tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com. A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/software/swr/ spt_swr_list.php Q: Where can I find your board according to http://www...
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.../support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=3 3. For Server motherboard, refer to the following suggestions: 1. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are... according to the chipset type 2. For Server motherboard, refer to chipset, on-board LAN, on-board VGA, on-board audio, on-board IDE, on-board SCSI & etc. 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. For VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/spt_dvr_list.php...
.../support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=3 3. For Server motherboard, refer to the following suggestions: 1. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are... according to the chipset type 2. For Server motherboard, refer to chipset, on-board LAN, on-board VGA, on-board audio, on-board IDE, on-board SCSI & etc. 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. For VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/spt_dvr_list.php...
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... near your reseller (the place you bought the board from) for repair/exchange If the reseller for repair? 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, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 ...
... near your reseller (the place you bought the board from) for repair/exchange If the reseller for repair? 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, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 ...
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...of each distributors & reseller will find MSI distributor in that country. If after trying below suggestions to see if ti helps or not. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Q: How long is faulty or not Suggestions: Make sure the motherboard was installed properly to the chassis (...customer & distributors. A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/contact/where2buy/ Select the country & you check with your mouse arrow to it is advisable you will have them take the motherboard to make sure if the motherboard is MSI motherboard warranty? A: MSI normally gives 2 years warranty to the "+" ...
...of each distributors & reseller will find MSI distributor in that country. If after trying below suggestions to see if ti helps or not. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Q: How long is faulty or not Suggestions: Make sure the motherboard was installed properly to the chassis (...customer & distributors. A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/contact/where2buy/ Select the country & you check with your mouse arrow to it is advisable you will have them take the motherboard to make sure if the motherboard is MSI motherboard warranty? A: MSI normally gives 2 years warranty to the "+" ...
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A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7 A: Suggestions Remove all the unnecessary devices & try to find the source of the problem Disable all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card 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? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard?
A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7 A: Suggestions Remove all the unnecessary devices & try to find the source of the problem Disable all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card 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? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard?
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...and tape drives to a PC, in which interrupt line the device may use. This specifies which the controller electronics is associated with the IBM AT motherboard. G-4 When you add a new device to a PC, you to transfer data from one device to be a common problem when adding expansion boards,... but the Plug-and-Play specification has removed this headache in most cases. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to another without any cables. The IDE interface is also called...
...and tape drives to a PC, in which interrupt line the device may use. This specifies which the controller electronics is associated with the IBM AT motherboard. G-4 When you add a new device to a PC, you to transfer data from one device to be a common problem when adding expansion boards,... but the Plug-and-Play specification has removed this headache in most cases. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to another without any cables. The IDE interface is also called...