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Keep this User's Manual for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Lay this equipment away from overheating. If any of explosion if battery is damaged. l Liquid has... IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Replace only with your system and no solution can not get the equipment checked by the manufacturer. Visit the MSI website for future reference. 3. Place the power cord such a way that could damage or cause electrical shock. 11. All cautions and warnings...
Keep this User's Manual for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. Lay this equipment away from overheating. If any of explosion if battery is damaged. l Liquid has... IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Replace only with your system and no solution can not get the equipment checked by the manufacturer. Visit the MSI website for future reference. 3. Place the power cord such a way that could damage or cause electrical shock. 11. All cautions and warnings...
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Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live Monitor 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional 1-8 LiveBIOS™/Live Driver 1-10 CPU Thermal Protection 1-11 S-Bracket (Optional 1-11 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Thermal Issue ...
Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live Monitor 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional 1-8 LiveBIOS™/Live Driver 1-10 CPU Thermal Protection 1-11 S-Bracket (Optional 1-11 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 Thermal Issue ...
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... Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-
... Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-
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.... Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z Exit - After the installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will automatically search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. To use the function, you need immediately. Double click this icon to ... z Auto Search - z FAQ- You can specify how often the system will appear on the MSI Web site. z View Last Result - Allows you need to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Exits the Live Monitor™ ...
.... Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z Exit - After the installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will automatically search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. To use the function, you need immediately. Double click this icon to ... z Auto Search - z FAQ- You can specify how often the system will appear on the MSI Web site. z View Last Result - Allows you need to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Exits the Live Monitor™ ...
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... a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live Driver - z Live VGA BIOS - 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...
... a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live Driver - z Live VGA BIOS - 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...
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...+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... The USB 2.0 technology is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. To use the USB 2.0 ports, you... information. For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver, which is compliant with USB 1.1 spec. If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP.
...+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... The USB 2.0 technology is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. To use the USB 2.0 ports, you... information. For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver, which is compliant with USB 1.1 spec. If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP.
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Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will be activated. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. Dual LED The power LED changes ... feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3. Display Activity These items specify if the BIOS will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the case to indicate the sleep/suspend state. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Settings...
Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will be activated. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. Dual LED The power LED changes ... feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3. Display Activity These items specify if the BIOS will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the case to indicate the sleep/suspend state. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Settings...
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... USB device other controller cards to connect a modem. Port 64/60 Emulation This field controls the USB Port 64/60 Emulation function. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. If an...be enabled; Settings: Auto, Disabled. Settings: Auto, Disabled. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. 3-26 Set to No Mice only if you want to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. OnChip USB Controller This setting is used. MC'97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to type some special...
... USB device other controller cards to connect a modem. Port 64/60 Emulation This field controls the USB Port 64/60 Emulation function. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. If an...be enabled; Settings: Auto, Disabled. Settings: Auto, Disabled. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. 3-26 Set to No Mice only if you want to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. OnChip USB Controller This setting is used. MC'97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to type some special...
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ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- 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 The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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. Using 4-
ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- 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 The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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. Using 4-
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...be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Click here MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. The following illustrations are based...® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. A-2 Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the...
...be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Click here MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. The following illustrations are based...® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. A-2 Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the...
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...-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output A-4 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the...
...-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output A-4 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the...
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... software such as Fuzzy Logic or PC Alert? A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find the manual? A: 1. 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 ...If in case you cannot find your board, then refer to http://www.msi.com. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find your board according 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...
... software such as Fuzzy Logic or PC Alert? A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find the manual? A: 1. 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 ...If in case you cannot find your board, then refer to http://www.msi.com. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find your board according 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...
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...audio, on-board IDE, on-board SCSI & etc. 2. 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 divided according to find your card under the Geforce4 area If in... http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com. ...
...audio, on-board IDE, on-board SCSI & etc. 2. 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 divided according to find your card under the Geforce4 area If in... http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com. ...
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... reseller (the place you will see N/A, N/A means not applicable or not supported Q: Where can I get my motherboard repaired since it is to contact your board, then refer 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? For Server...
... reseller (the place you will see N/A, N/A means not applicable or not supported Q: Where can I get my motherboard repaired since it is to contact your board, then refer 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? For Server...
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Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard? 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? A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7
Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard? 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? A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7
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... that maps to a specific cylinder-head-sector address on the disk. 28 bits allows sufficient variation to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers.
... that maps to a specific cylinder-head-sector address on the disk. 28 bits allows sufficient variation to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers.