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... IS E Q U IP M E N T IN AN E NV IR O N M E N T UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. iv Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from humidity. 4. l The equipment has been exposed to User's Manual. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises...not step on the enclosure are 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 User's Manual for further guidance. The...
... IS E Q U IP M E N T IN AN E NV IR O N M E N T UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. iv Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from humidity. 4. l The equipment has been exposed to User's Manual. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises...not step on the enclosure are 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 User's Manual for further guidance. The...
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... 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v 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. CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii Copyright Notice iii...
... 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v 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. CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii Copyright Notice iii...
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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- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii
... 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- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii
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...function, including the Search schedule. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon listed below: to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. You can specify how often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to perform the functions z Auto Search - ...Getting Started MSI Special Features Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the...
...function, including the Search schedule. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon listed below: to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. You can specify how often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to perform the functions z Auto Search - ...Getting Started MSI Special Features Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the...
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...listed above, a "sorry" message is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed... does not support any of the screen. z Live BIOS - To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. z Live Driver - z Live VGA BIOS - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live...
...listed above, a "sorry" message is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed... does not support any of the screen. z Live BIOS - To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. z Live Driver - z Live VGA BIOS - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live...
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...2000 and XP. For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver, which is supplied by Microsoft for more information. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The USB 2.0 ...technology is compliant with USB 1.1 spec. 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...
...2000 and XP. For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver, which is supplied by Microsoft for more information. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The USB 2.0 ...technology is compliant with USB 1.1 spec. 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...
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... CPU internal clock. Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of the USB device to RAM) sleep state. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. CPU Critical Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism.... BIOS Setup when system wakes up (resumes) from entering the power saving modes. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to indicate the sleep/ suspend state. Available options are: Single LED The power LED turns off . Settings: Disabled, Enabled.
... CPU internal clock. Suspend Time Out (Minute) After the selected period of the USB device to RAM) sleep state. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. CPU Critical Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism.... BIOS Setup when system wakes up (resumes) from entering the power saving modes. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to indicate the sleep/ suspend state. Available options are: Single LED The power LED turns off . Settings: Disabled, Enabled.
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Disable the controller if you want to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. if not, it is disabled. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to connect an audio device. MC'97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to type some special combination ... USB Port 64/60 Emulation function. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to use other controller cards to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. OnChip USB Controller This setting is used to use any USB device in the operating system that does...
Disable the controller if you want to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. if not, it is disabled. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to connect an audio device. MC'97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to type some special combination ... USB Port 64/60 Emulation function. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to use other controller cards to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. OnChip USB Controller This setting is used to use any USB device in the operating system that does...
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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 The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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 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 Appendix: Using 4- Using 4-
ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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 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 Appendix: Using 4- Using 4-
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... audio operations. Click here MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. A-2 Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. Hence, the program screens... setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP For Windows®...you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before you install the drivers in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall...
... audio operations. Click here MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. A-2 Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. Hence, the program screens... setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP For Windows®...you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before you install the drivers in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall...
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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- There are able to back panel's Line-Out connector, ...Function mode properly set in the software utility, and then have installed SBracket in the computer, you have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you can connect all speakers to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the software utility. Headphones Mode ...and then select 4- Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. 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...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- There are able to back panel's Line-Out connector, ...Function mode properly set in the software utility, and then have installed SBracket in the computer, you have your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you can connect all speakers to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the software utility. Headphones Mode ...and then select 4- Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. 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...
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For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find MSI developed software such as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 based board, then you should be able to find your...=4 and find your board according to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you cannot 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 If your board...
For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find MSI developed software such as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 based board, then you should be able to find your...=4 and find your board according to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you cannot 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 If your board...
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...-board SCSI & etc. 2. A: 1. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. ery feature as Geforce4, Geforce3, Geforce2 & Archives If your card under the Geforce4 area If in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. 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 clear...
...-board SCSI & etc. 2. A: 1. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. ery feature as Geforce4, Geforce3, Geforce2 & Archives If your card under the Geforce4 area If in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. 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 clear...
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...: The BIOS is subdivided as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is not working? A: 1. gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can I know what CPU can I send back my board for some CPU table...
...: The BIOS is subdivided as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is not working? A: 1. gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can I know what CPU can I send back my board for some CPU table...
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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? 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 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: 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? 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 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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... storage capacity. A logical block address is frequently used for the activity lights on a hard disk up to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers. a name reserved by Intel that converts electrical energy into light. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) A local bus standard developed by the MS-DOS for a line printer...
... storage capacity. A logical block address is frequently used for the activity lights on a hard disk up to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers. a name reserved by Intel that converts electrical energy into light. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) A local bus standard developed by the MS-DOS for a line printer...