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... for future reference. 3. 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. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Do not place anything over the power cord. 8. l The equipment has dropped and damaged...
... for future reference. 3. 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. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Do not place anything over the power cord. 8. l The equipment has dropped and damaged...
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... FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Technical Support iv Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. 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.
... FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Technical Support iv Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. 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.
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or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4- Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management ...
or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4- Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management ...
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... this icon to inquire. 1-5 z Preference - Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Searches... is any. Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you need immediately. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. To use the function...
... this icon to inquire. 1-5 z Preference - Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Searches... is any. Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you need immediately. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. To use the function...
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... Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-10 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the VGA driver online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will...
... Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-10 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the VGA driver online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will...
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...Manual. 2-20 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. 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... For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver...
...Manual. 2-20 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. 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... For details on the bluetooth settings, please refer to install the USB 2.0 driver...
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... device to wake up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. This helps you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to indicate the sleep/suspend state. BIOS Setup when system wakes up the system from S3 (Suspend to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU... internal clock. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Dual LED The power LED changes its color to prevent the CPU overheating problem. 3-19 Display Activity These...
... device to wake up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. This helps you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to indicate the sleep/suspend state. BIOS Setup when system wakes up the system from S3 (Suspend to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU... internal clock. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Dual LED The power LED changes its color to prevent the CPU overheating problem. 3-19 Display Activity These...
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If an audio device is disabled. if not, it is used. Disable the controller if you need to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to use other controller cards to connect an ... Emulation function. When the function is enabled, the USB keyboard is used . If a modem is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is detected, the onboard AC'97 modem controller will be enabled...
If an audio device is disabled. if not, it is used. Disable the controller if you need to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to use other controller cards to connect an ... Emulation function. When the function is enabled, the USB keyboard is used . If a modem is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is detected, the onboard AC'97 modem controller will be enabled...
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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 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. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
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 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. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4-
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... for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. A-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP For Windows® 2000... based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held... operating systems. 1. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Click here...
... for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. A-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP For Windows® 2000... based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held... operating systems. 1. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Click here...
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... the speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the software utility, and then have...to the connectors. Select a desired surround sound effect from the "Environment" dropdown menu. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- of the screen. Headphones Mode for headphone Output b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output...Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output A-4 a. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of...
... the speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the software utility, and then have...to the connectors. Select a desired surround sound effect from the "Environment" dropdown menu. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- of the screen. Headphones Mode for headphone Output b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output...Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output A-4 a. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of...
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...program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find your board, then refer to the CPU type T-3 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... If in case you cannot find your board according to http://www.msi.com. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 & find your board is subdivided 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?...
...program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find your board, then refer to the CPU type T-3 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... If in case you cannot find your board according to http://www.msi.com. kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 & find your board is subdivided 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?...
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... PC2PC bliuetooth or TV Tuner, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-4 Try the BIOS boot recov- MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 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 video drivers, capture drivers & others 3. ery feature as Geforce4, Geforce3, Geforce2 & Archives If...
... PC2PC bliuetooth or TV Tuner, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-4 Try the BIOS boot recov- MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 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 video drivers, capture drivers & others 3. ery feature as Geforce4, Geforce3, Geforce2 & Archives If...
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... since it is socket478 based board, then you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. A: The normal procedure is to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can my motherboard support? gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. tw/program/support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php? kind=1&CHIP...
... since it is socket478 based board, then you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. A: The normal procedure is to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can my motherboard support? gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 5. tw/program/support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php? kind=1&CHIP...
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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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... lights up to three parallel printer ports: LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. It is frequently used for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64...
... lights up to three parallel printer ports: LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. It is frequently used for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64...