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...Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures 2-4 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-5 Memory 2-6 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-6 DIMM Module Combination ...2-6 Installing DDR Modules 2-7 Power Supply 2-8 SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWER1 2-8 SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: POWER2 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Mouse Connector 2-9 Keyboard Connector 2-10 USB Connectors 2-10 Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B 2-11 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-5 MSI...
...Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures 2-4 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-5 Memory 2-6 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-6 DIMM Module Combination ...2-6 Installing DDR Modules 2-7 Power Supply 2-8 SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWER1 2-8 SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: POWER2 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Mouse Connector 2-9 Keyboard Connector 2-10 USB Connectors 2-10 Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B 2-11 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-5 MSI...
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h Intel® ICH4 South Bridge - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec. - 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller. - I /O. h Intel® P64H2 chipset - h 1 x 32bit/33MHz PCI slot. Supports 100MHz/133MHz system clock. - Intel® NetBurst micro...DIMMs. h Supports up . Chipset h Intel® E7505 North Bridge - Supports DDR266/200 memory. - Supports 64-bit PCI-X slots at 100MHz.. - Slots h 1 x 8X AGP Pro (50 Watts) slot. PCI Master 2.2. - MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports single/dual Intel® Xeon™ ...
h Intel® ICH4 South Bridge - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec. - 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller. - I /O. h Intel® P64H2 chipset - h 1 x 32bit/33MHz PCI slot. Supports 100MHz/133MHz system clock. - Intel® NetBurst micro...DIMMs. h Supports up . Chipset h Intel® E7505 North Bridge - Supports DDR266/200 memory. - Supports 64-bit PCI-X slots at 100MHz.. - Slots h 1 x 8X AGP Pro (50 Watts) slot. PCI Master 2.2. - MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports single/dual Intel® Xeon™ ...
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... mainboard specifications. MSI Reminds You... ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: *CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with SSI EEB 3.0. Dimension h Extended ATX Form Factor...
... mainboard specifications. MSI Reminds You... ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which records your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: *CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with SSI EEB 3.0. Dimension h Extended ATX Form Factor...
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... III vary depending on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. MSI Reminds You... The utility is just like your system status. 1-6 MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III is abnormal, the program main screen ...will continue to be immediately shown on your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures Ø...
... III vary depending on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in the CD-ROM disk. MSI Reminds You... The utility is just like your system status. 1-6 MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III is abnormal, the program main screen ...will continue to be immediately shown on your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures Ø...
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... own needs. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processors and uses two CPU sockets called Socket 604 for easy CPU installation. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the top to purchase and install them ...before installing CPU(s): 1. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling...
... own needs. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processors and uses two CPU sockets called Socket 604 for easy CPU installation. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the top to purchase and install them ...before installing CPU(s): 1. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling...
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... your fingers pressing tightly on top of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to make sure the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures 1. Make sure to raise the lever up to move while the lever is properly and completely embedded into the...
... your fingers pressing tightly on top of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to make sure the CPU is being closed, always close the lever. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures 1. Make sure to raise the lever up to move while the lever is properly and completely embedded into the...
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Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. 2-5 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Hardware Setup CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = Core/Bus ratio = then CPU core speed = = = 100MHz 14 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz MSI Reminds You...
Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. 2-5 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Hardware Setup CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = Core/Bus ratio = then CPU core speed = = = 100MHz 14 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz MSI Reminds You...
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MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double InLine Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to a maximum size of 2GB. DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix DDR200 400MHz FSB Yes 533MHz FSB No DDR266 Yes Yes DIMM Module Combination...
MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double InLine Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to a maximum size of 2GB. DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix DDR200 400MHz FSB Yes 533MHz FSB No DDR266 Yes Yes DIMM Module Combination...
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To connect to the SSI power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. SSI 8-Pin ... are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWER1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 24 13 12 POWER1 1 8 5 4 1 POWER2 POWER1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS-ON...
To connect to the SSI power supply, make sure that all components are aligned. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. SSI 8-Pin ... are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWER1 This connector allows you to connect to the CPU. 24 13 12 POWER1 1 8 5 4 1 POWER2 POWER1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS-ON...
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... status and show a warning message on the screen. If the chassis is connected to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch.
... status and show a warning message on the screen. If the chassis is connected to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to a 2-pin chassis switch.
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... should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to take advantage of the CPU fan control. It supports three-pin head connector. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/2, SYSFAN1/2/3/4/5 The CPUFAN1/2 (processor fans) and SYSFAN1/2/3/4/5 (system fans) support system cooling fan with speed... SENSOR +12V GND SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND CPUFAN2 SYSFAN2 SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND SYSFAN5 SYSFAN4 SYSFAN3 MSI Reminds You...
... should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to take advantage of the CPU fan control. It supports three-pin head connector. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/2, SYSFAN1/2/3/4/5 The CPUFAN1/2 (processor fans) and SYSFAN1/2/3/4/5 (system fans) support system cooling fan with speed... SENSOR +12V GND SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND CPUFAN2 SYSFAN2 SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND SENSOR +12V GND SYSFAN5 SYSFAN4 SYSFAN3 MSI Reminds You...
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... system transfers the requested data from the CPU, the L3 cache is made, BIOS will display a warning message on or off the L3 cache. Located away from the main DRAM into motherboards between the microprocessor and the main memory. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning The...
... system transfers the requested data from the CPU, the L3 cache is made, BIOS will display a warning message on or off the L3 cache. Located away from the main DRAM into motherboards between the microprocessor and the main memory. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning The...
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...if you have installed. LS120 The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive. HDD-1 The system will boot from the first HDD. MSI Reminds You... HDD-0 The system will boot from the second HDD if available. Available settings for your computer system requires ALL of the... following platform Components: *CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT Technology; *Chipset: Intel® Chipsets that support HT Technology; *BIOS: ...
...if you have installed. LS120 The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive. HDD-1 The system will boot from the first HDD. MSI Reminds You... HDD-0 The system will boot from the second HDD if available. Available settings for your computer system requires ALL of the... following platform Components: *CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT Technology; *Chipset: Intel® Chipsets that support HT Technology; *BIOS: ...
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...The aperture is underway. Select Enabled to manually set the AGP mode of your system. Setting options: PCI Slot, AGP. 3-14 MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard C7FFFh, resulting in this memory area, a system error may result. Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performance, certain space ... the selection of an aperture size of the PCI memory address range dedicated to the AGP without any program writes to Thermal When the CPU temperature reaches a factory preset level, a thermal monitoring mechanism will be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. Delayed Transaction The chipset ...
...The aperture is underway. Select Enabled to manually set the AGP mode of your system. Setting options: PCI Slot, AGP. 3-14 MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard C7FFFh, resulting in this memory area, a system error may result. Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performance, certain space ... the selection of an aperture size of the PCI memory address range dedicated to the AGP without any program writes to Thermal When the CPU temperature reaches a factory preset level, a thermal monitoring mechanism will be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. Delayed Transaction The chipset ...
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... specifies the power saving mode for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management. The default setting: S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour. S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is ...supports S3 sleep mode. User Define Allows end users to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... There are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000. Power ...
... specifies the power saving mode for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management. The default setting: S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour. S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is ...supports S3 sleep mode. User Define Allows end users to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... There are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000. Power ...
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... : Disable, 1~15 Min. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This feature allows users to disk and then powers off button. off the system), PwrOn Suspend (the CPU and core system remain powered on /- The settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and... Delay 4 Sec. Initial display power management signaling. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Setting options: Yes, No. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is not detected for the length of time specified in a very low-power...
... : Disable, 1~15 Min. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This feature allows users to disk and then powers off button. off the system), PwrOn Suspend (the CPU and core system remain powered on /- The settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and... Delay 4 Sec. Initial display power management signaling. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Setting options: Yes, No. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is not detected for the length of time specified in a very low-power...
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... (ESCD), Manual. 3-22 The settings are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows® 95/98. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you set this field (a sub menu is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make... Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature....
... (ESCD), Manual. 3-22 The settings are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows® 95/98. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you set this field (a sub menu is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make... Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature....
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... VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the: VGA Palette Snoop Bit Setting Action Disabled Data read or written by the CPU is used to the PCI VGA device's palette registers. Setting options: Auto, 66MHz, 100MHz. 3-23 PCI-X Frequency This setting is only directed to set ... both VGA devices to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle data from the CPU on each IRQ a type depending on every video device. Enabled Data read or written by the CPU is disabled). The IRQ will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ ...
... VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the: VGA Palette Snoop Bit Setting Action Disabled Data read or written by the CPU is used to the PCI VGA device's palette registers. Setting options: Auto, 66MHz, 100MHz. 3-23 PCI-X Frequency This setting is only directed to set ... both VGA devices to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle data from the CPU on each IRQ a type depending on every video device. Enabled Data read or written by the CPU is disabled). The IRQ will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ ...
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...helps to Reset. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard PC Health Status This section shows the status of the field will automatically return to Enabled later. Shutdown Temperature This option specifies the shutdown temperature level for the processor. The setting of your CPU, fan, overall system status, ...all fans' speeds. 3-24 Case Open Warning The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is hardware monitoring mechanism ...
...helps to Reset. MS-9121 E-ATX Mainboard PC Health Status This section shows the status of the field will automatically return to Enabled later. Shutdown Temperature This option specifies the shutdown temperature level for the processor. The setting of your CPU, fan, overall system status, ...all fans' speeds. 3-24 Case Open Warning The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is hardware monitoring mechanism ...
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CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that the spikes of the pulses are plagued by EMI, setting to flatter ...for frequency/voltage control. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This setting is used to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the processor relative to lock up. 3-25 When set to Enabled, the system ...Electromagnetic Interference). BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to the external or motherboard clock speed.
CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that the spikes of the pulses are plagued by EMI, setting to flatter ...for frequency/voltage control. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This setting is used to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the processor relative to lock up. 3-25 When set to Enabled, the system ...Electromagnetic Interference). BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your overclocked processor to the external or motherboard clock speed.