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..., please contact your place of Novell, Inc. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for NF750-G55 Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. ... to the correctness of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss...
..., please contact your place of Novell, Inc. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for NF750-G55 Date July 2009 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. ... to the correctness of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss...
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... Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Switch 2-17 Jumpers 2-18 Button 2-19 Slots 2-20 LED Status Indicators 2-24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-16 Green Power 3-17...
... Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Switch 2-17 Jumpers 2-18 Button 2-19 Slots 2-20 LED Status Indicators 2-24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-16 Green Power 3-17...
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... 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to GND. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show...
... 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to GND. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show...
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... pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
... pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
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You may need to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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... below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the...this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system ...
... below appears on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the...this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system ...
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... you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Press to the main menu, just press the . The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to select the item...
... you will see is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. Press to the main menu, just press the . The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to select the item...
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...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power...entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ▶ User ...
...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power...entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ▶ User ...
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MS-7578 ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
MS-7578 ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5
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... by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...] The date from Jan. Readonly. [month] The month from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS.
... by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...] The date from Jan. Readonly. [month] The month from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS.
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [All Errors] The system stops when any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Halt On The setting determines whether the system will halt on for any error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop if an error is detected. [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation.
This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [All Errors] The system stops when any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Halt On The setting determines whether the system will halt on for any error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop if an error is detected. [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation.
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...in APIC mode. Due to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-9 Advanced BIOS Features MS-7578 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Setting to compliance with a Flash utility. ... Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you need to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). After updating the BIOS, you want to boot within 10 seconds since it is powered on ...
...in APIC mode. Due to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-9 Advanced BIOS Features MS-7578 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Setting to compliance with a Flash utility. ... Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you need to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). After updating the BIOS, you want to boot within 10 seconds since it is powered on ...
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... that is part of your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which version to use, consult the vendor of the chipset. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enter the sub-menu and the following...
... that is part of your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which version to use, consult the vendor of the chipset. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enter the sub-menu and the following...
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MS-7578 ▶ Boot Sequence Press to clear the TPM status. 3-11 Boot Device These items allow you to arrange the order that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system during the boot process. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option ...
MS-7578 ▶ Boot Sequence Press to clear the TPM status. 3-11 Boot Device These items allow you to arrange the order that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system during the boot process. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option ...
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▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
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MS-7578 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ OnChip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. 3-13
MS-7578 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ OnChip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. 3-13
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... of this field. In this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. nents turn...98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system...
... of this field. In this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. nents turn...98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system...
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... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake Up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake Up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
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... all fans' speeds. 3-16 You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. ▍ BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the field will be activated. It provides several sections to speed up...
... all fans' speeds. 3-16 You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. ▍ BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the field will be activated. It provides several sections to speed up...
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... typed now will replace any previously set , you will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any part of your system configuration. 3-18 ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. You will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...
... typed now will replace any previously set , you will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any part of your system configuration. 3-18 ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will be disabled. You will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...