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Micro-Star International MS-6712 This device complies with the instruction manual, may cause undesired operation ii This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
Micro-Star International MS-6712 This device complies with the instruction manual, may cause undesired operation ii This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
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Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. The MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard is based on VIA® Apollo KT400A North Bridge & VT8235 South Bridge chipset for purchasing the MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-6712 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. The MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard is based on VIA® Apollo KT400A North Bridge & VT8235 South Bridge chipset for purchasing the MS-6712 v1.X ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors, the MS-6712 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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...8224; An IDE controller on the VT8235 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 1-2 Supports DDR200/266/333/400* - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors † Supports from ... DDR400 Modules for details. Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400A North Bridge -
...8224; An IDE controller on the VT8235 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 1-2 Supports DDR200/266/333/400* - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™ processors † Supports from ... DDR400 Modules for details. Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400A North Bridge -
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... help users understand their system. This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to the screen. 1-6 Initializing Keyboard Controller. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is very useful for overclocking users. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to RAM for mainboard...
... help users understand their system. This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to the screen. 1-6 Initializing Keyboard Controller. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is very useful for overclocking users. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to RAM for mainboard...
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... codec's software utility. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. Follow the procedures below to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it to Appendix. The accompanying MSI DVD is a convenient tool to enable 6-channel support with...
... codec's software utility. Using 4or 6-Channel Audio Function. Follow the procedures below to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional) The motherboard comes with 6-channel audio output, you should convert it to Appendix. The accompanying MSI DVD is a convenient tool to enable 6-channel support with...
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Updates the BIOS online. Updates the drivers online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the leftmost pane of the functions listed above, a "...on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live VGA BIOS - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. Updates the utilities online. Click...
Updates the BIOS online. Updates the drivers online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the leftmost pane of the functions listed above, a "...on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live VGA BIOS - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. Updates the utilities online. Click...
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Look for Socket 462 1. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Make sure to raise the lever up to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins ...
Look for Socket 462 1. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Make sure to raise the lever up to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins ...
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... 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is designed to ensure the safety of the motherboard is not recommended. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Any attempt to.... MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to 100MHz by default. BIOS Setup. Overclocking This motherboard is...
... 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is designed to ensure the safety of the motherboard is not recommended. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Any attempt to.... MSI Reminds You... However, please make sure the cooling fan can work properly to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to 100MHz by default. BIOS Setup. Overclocking This motherboard is...
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... D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The module will automatically close. or double-sided modules in the socket. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. The plastic clip at least one notch on...
... D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the slots. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The module will automatically close. or double-sided modules in the socket. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. The plastic clip at least one notch on...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Keyboard USB COM A COM B LAN (Optional) USB MIC L-in L-out Mouse Connector The ...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Keyboard USB COM A COM B LAN (Optional) USB MIC L-in L-out Mouse Connector The ...
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... 18 GND Ground 19 GND Ground 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 GND Ground 2-12 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.
... 18 GND Ground 19 GND Ground 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 GND Ground 2-12 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.
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... 6 RDN 7 NC 8 NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used 2-14 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B. You can attach a serial mouse or...
... 6 RDN 7 NC 8 NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used 2-14 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & COM B. You can attach a serial mouse or...
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.... MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard...
.... MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 IDE1 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® ...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® ...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. If you have ... more information. JUSB1 Pin Definition Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. If you have ... more information. JUSB1 Pin Definition Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You...
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... center output 10 SOUT-L 11 GND Ground 12 GND DESCRIPTION VDD 3.3V Key S/PDIF input Audio right surrounding output Audio left surrounding output Ground 2-22 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket Connector: JSP3 The connector allows you need to remove the plug from the jack first. To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical...
... center output 10 SOUT-L 11 GND Ground 12 GND DESCRIPTION VDD 3.3V Key S/PDIF input Audio right surrounding output Audio left surrounding output Ground 2-22 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket Connector: JSP3 The connector allows you need to remove the plug from the jack first. To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical...
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... clear the warning, you to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. The system will be short. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. If the...
... clear the warning, you to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. The system will be short. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. If the...
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... 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM on . Then return to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... it is on; Follow the instructions below to 1-2 pin position. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 If you to clear data. Avoid...is turned on board that has a power supply from external battery to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to keep the data of jumpers. You can automatically boot OS every time it will...
... 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM on . Then return to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... it is on; Follow the instructions below to 1-2 pin position. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 If you to clear data. Avoid...is turned on board that has a power supply from external battery to clear the system configuration, use of system configuration. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to keep the data of jumpers. You can automatically boot OS every time it will...
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The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 Order 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# INT B# INT C# Order 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# INT C# INT D# Order 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B# INT D# INT A# Order 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# INT A# INT B# 2-28 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor.
The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 Order 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# INT B# INT C# Order 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# INT C# INT D# Order 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B# INT D# INT A# Order 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# INT A# INT B# 2-28 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor.
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... boot from the selected device. The POST messages might pass by using arrow keys and then pressing . The system will list all the bootable devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate...
... boot from the selected device. The POST messages might pass by using arrow keys and then pressing . The system will list all the bootable devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate...