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... responsible for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of this device may cause harmful interference to comply with the emission limits. Micro-Star International MS-6712 This device complies with the instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in which case the user will be...
... responsible for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of this device may cause harmful interference to comply with the emission limits. Micro-Star International MS-6712 This device complies with the instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in which case the user will be...
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Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. 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 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.
Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. 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 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.
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...; On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 1-2 msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400A North Bridge - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for details. Integrated USB 2.0 controller Main...
...; On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 1-2 msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † VIA® KT400A North Bridge - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for details. Integrated USB 2.0 controller Main...
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... installed properly. This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to RAM for fast booting. Testing onboard memory size. 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 help users understand...
... installed properly. This special feature is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to RAM for fast booting. Testing onboard memory size. 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 help users understand...
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...6-Channel Audio Function. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MSI Reminds You... For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Click on how to select 6-channel mode in the audio software... convert it to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. 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.
...6-Channel Audio Function. To view DTSformatted video, you must configure both the MSI DVD application and the audio codec's software utility. MSI Reminds You... For information on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD. 2. Click on how to select 6-channel mode in the audio software... convert it to meet increasing demands for home entertainment. Otherwise, the 6channel audio function will not work properly. 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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...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 BIOS online. z Live Utility - z Live Driver - Updates the VGA BIOS online. Updates the utilities online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/...Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following...
...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 BIOS online. z Live Utility - z Live Driver - Updates the VGA BIOS online. Updates the utilities online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/...Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following...
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Make sure to raise the lever up to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold ...
Make sure to raise the lever up to make sure the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should point towards the lever pivot. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Gold ...
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Therefore, to Frequency/ Voltage Control in the BIOS setup utility. MSI Reminds You... Overclocking This motherboard is set the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. Any attempt to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. BIOS ... cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is designed to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to make a 133MHz...
Therefore, to Frequency/ Voltage Control in the BIOS setup utility. MSI Reminds You... Overclocking This motherboard is set the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. Any attempt to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. BIOS ... cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is designed to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware configuration for the installed CPU, refer to make a 133MHz...
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You can barely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in the socket. 2-8 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. You can be installed in ... D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The module will automatically close. or double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs. Memory modules can install either single...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in the socket. 2-8 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at each side of module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. You can be installed in ... D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one DIMM module on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... The module will automatically close. or double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs. Memory modules can install either single...
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You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. 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 ...
You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. 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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MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel ...
MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel ...
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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. Activity Indicators LAN Jack (RJ-45) ...
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. Activity Indicators LAN Jack (RJ-45) ...
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... to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. Refer to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100/133 controller that provides PIO.... You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE1 can connect up to IDE1. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You...
... to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. Refer to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100/133 controller that provides PIO.... You can connect a Master and a Slave drive. IDE1 can connect up to IDE1. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You...
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... to the front panel switches and LEDs. Do not use. JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 SPK- 4 BUZ+ 6 BUZ- 8 SPK+ MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
... to the front panel switches and LEDs. Do not use. JFP2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 3 SLED 5 PLED 7 NC PIN SIGNAL 2 SPK- 4 BUZ+ 6 BUZ- 8 SPK+ MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
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If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The USB 2.0 technology is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. For details ... 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...
If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. The USB 2.0 technology is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. For details ... 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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... for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket Connector: JSP3 The connector allows you need to remove the plug from the jack first.
... for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). MS-6712 ATX Mainboard S-Bracket Connector: JSP3 The connector allows you need to remove the plug from the jack first.
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.... To clear the warning, you to connect to use the IR function. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-24 If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. JIR1 is compliant...
.... To clear the warning, you to connect to use the IR function. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-24 If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to IrDA Infrared module. JIR1 is compliant...
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... pin position. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 Then return to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM on . Avoid clearing the ... turned on board that has a power supply from external battery to change your motherboard's function through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to set the computer's function. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of...
... pin position. This section will damage the mainboard. 2-26 Then return to clear the data: 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 3 1 JBAT1 MSI Reminds You... With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM on . Avoid clearing the ... turned on board that has a power supply from external battery to change your motherboard's function through the use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to set the computer's function. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you want to clear the system configuration, use of...
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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. 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
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... turning it will boot from by using arrow keys and then pressing . The system will still use the original first boot device to boot up. 3-2 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...
... turning it will boot from by using arrow keys and then pressing . The system will still use the original first boot device to boot up. 3-2 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...
