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... noted. 10. All cautions and warnings on the enclosure are for further guidance. l The equipment has dropped and damaged. Visit the MSI website for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from overheating. Always Unplug the Power Cord before connecting the equipment to the power ...situations arises, get it up. 5. Lay 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. Place the power cord such a way that could damage or ...
... noted. 10. All cautions and warnings on the enclosure are for further guidance. l The equipment has dropped and damaged. Visit the MSI website for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from overheating. Always Unplug the Power Cord before connecting the equipment to the power ...situations arises, get it up. 5. Lay 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. Place the power cord such a way that could damage or ...
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... Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-4 Installing AMDAthlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii... iv Chapter 1.Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 FuzzyLogic™ 4 1-5 LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver 1-6 Live Monitor 1-7 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-8 PCAlert™ 4 1-10 MSI DVD5.1 Channel (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-14 S-Bracket ...
... Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-4 Installing AMDAthlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii... iv Chapter 1.Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 FuzzyLogic™ 4 1-5 LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver 1-6 Live Monitor 1-7 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-8 PCAlert™ 4 1-10 MSI DVD5.1 Channel (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal Protection 1-14 S-Bracket ...
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... 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 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 Features 3-17 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-21 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC Health Status 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-27 Set ...
... 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 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 Features 3-17 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-21 Integrated Peripherals 3-23 PC Health Status 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-27 Set ...
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... † RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio LAN † VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. †...; The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Getting Started 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - Dimension †ATX...
... † RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio LAN † VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. †...; The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Getting Started 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - Dimension †ATX...
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...start testing. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. shows the current CPU temperature MSI Reminds You... Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø ...Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP Ø MSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS Ø CPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU Ø CPU Fan Speed shows the current running at ...
...start testing. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. shows the current CPU temperature MSI Reminds You... Features: Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB Ø ...Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP Ø MSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS Ø CPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU Ø CPU Fan Speed shows the current running at ...
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...button to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-6 Updates the drivers online. z Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA driver online. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the utilities online. For more information...MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live BIOS - Updates the BIOS online. z Live Utility - z Live VGA Driver - z Live Driver - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS...
...button to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-6 Updates the drivers online. z Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA driver online. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the utilities online. For more information...MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. z Live BIOS - Updates the BIOS online. z Live Utility - z Live VGA Driver - z Live Driver - MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS...
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...z Auto Search - z View Last Result - z Preference - z FAQ- Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. You can specify how often the system will appear. Getting Started Live...icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. z Exit - You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to inquire. 1-7 Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you to view the ...
...z Auto Search - z View Last Result - z Preference - z FAQ- Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. You can specify how often the system will appear. Getting Started Live...icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. z Exit - You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to inquire. 1-7 Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you to view the ...
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...ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Testing onboard memory size. Initializing Keyboard Controller. Testing VGA BIOS... - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. These users can detect...
...ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Testing onboard memory size. Initializing Keyboard Controller. Testing VGA BIOS... - D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. These users can detect...
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... Base and Extended Memory - Operating System Booting 1-9 This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller. This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. BIOS Sign On - Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Getting Started Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Then, detect and initialize the video...
... Base and Extended Memory - Operating System Booting 1-9 This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller. This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. BIOS Sign On - Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Getting Started Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Then, detect and initialize the video...
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...to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 BIOS Setup. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from ...safety of the motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware ...
...to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-6 BIOS Setup. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from ...safety of the motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by default. MSI Reminds You... MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS The hardware ...
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You must configure the second drive to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. IDE1 ... Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Refer to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 MSI Reminds You... 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...
You must configure the second drive to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. IDE1 ... Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. Refer to four hard disk drives, CDROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for jumper setting instructions. 2-16 MSI Reminds You... 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...
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... IrDA Infrared module. If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. The system will be short. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-25 You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 6 5 2 1 JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5...
... IrDA Infrared module. If the chassis is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. The system will be short. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-25 You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 6 5 2 1 JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Pin Signal 1 NC 2 NC 3 VCC5...
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Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to insert the AGP graphics card. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)... the graphics controller to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-28 It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot The CNR slot allows you unplug the power supply ...
Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to insert the AGP graphics card. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, six 32-bit PCI bus slots, and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)... the graphics controller to meet your needs. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-28 It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot The CNR slot allows you unplug the power supply ...
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You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot menu similar to ... you power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Select the one you want to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you to boot from the selected device. The system will still use the original first boot device to trigger...
Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. If so, restart the system and press after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot menu similar to ... you power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Select the one you want to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you to boot from the selected device. The system will still use the original first boot device to trigger...
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... side Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to select the item. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes ...Getting Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for Option Page Setup Menu Load Optimized defaults Save all devices and the system, while High...
... side Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to select the item. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes ...Getting Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for Option Page Setup Menu Load Optimized defaults Save all devices and the system, while High...
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... enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for power management. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date...
... enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for power management. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date...
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PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to set User Password. ...Set User Password Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to ...
PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to set User Password. ...Set User Password Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to ...
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System Time This allows you to the date that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to 31 can be keyed by users. The format is . The specifi- 3-6 ...
System Time This allows you to the date that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to 31 can be keyed by users. The format is . The specifi- 3-6 ...
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...item allows you to set the Virus Warning feature for a hard disk > 512 MB un- When Enabled, BIOS will show up on the right hand according to your selection. MSI Reminds You... der Netware and UNIX Block Mode Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance Fast Programmed I/O ...Select Auto to enhance hard disk perfor- BIOS Setup cation of hard disk drive will issue a virus warning ...
...item allows you to set the Virus Warning feature for a hard disk > 512 MB un- When Enabled, BIOS will show up on the right hand according to your selection. MSI Reminds You... der Netware and UNIX Block Mode Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance Fast Programmed I/O ...Select Auto to enhance hard disk perfor- BIOS Setup cation of hard disk drive will issue a virus warning ...