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... History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-7 Power Supply 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-17 Button...
... History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-7 Power Supply 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-17 Button...
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...Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® Lynnfield processor in the LGA1156 package (For the latest information about CPU,please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=cpuform2) Base Clock ■ 133 MHz Chipset ■ Intel® P55 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 2000*(OC) /1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB...with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE (optional) ■ 1 IDE port by JMicron® JMB363 ■ Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode ■ Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA ■ 6 SATAII (SATA1~6) ports by Intel® P55 ■ 2 ...
...Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® Lynnfield processor in the LGA1156 package (For the latest information about CPU,please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=cpuform2) Base Clock ■ 133 MHz Chipset ■ Intel® P55 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 2000*(OC) /1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB...with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE (optional) ■ 1 IDE port by JMicron® JMB363 ■ Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode ■ Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA ■ 6 SATAII (SATA1~6) ports by Intel® P55 ■ 2 ...
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...turning on it for better heat dispersion. Remember to prevent overheating. MS-7589 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to enhance heat dissipation. php?func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating ... the Pin 1 indicator Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator 2-3 For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Make sure that you apply an even layer of LGA 1156 CPU. The surface of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between...
...turning on it for better heat dispersion. Remember to prevent overheating. MS-7589 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to enhance heat dissipation. php?func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating ... the Pin 1 indicator Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator 2-3 For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Make sure that you apply an even layer of LGA 1156 CPU. The surface of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between...
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... Multi-GPU technology, it allows two GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve up to twice the performance of the same brand and specifications. • Make sure that the graphics card is required to connect the golden fingers on the first card will work. To utilize this technology, the...
... Multi-GPU technology, it allows two GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve up to twice the performance of the same brand and specifications. • Make sure that the graphics card is required to connect the golden fingers on the first card will work. To utilize this technology, the...
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... Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The...
... Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The...
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MS-7589 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ ... 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...
MS-7589 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ ... 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...
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...will provide you with PC2001 design guide, the system is powered on. For better PCI performance, you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). You need to select the MPS version supported by ... When set the item to higher values. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is your operating system. MS-7589 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it via the various ACPI methods. ▶...
...will provide you with PC2001 design guide, the system is powered on. For better PCI performance, you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). You need to select the MPS version supported by ... When set the item to higher values. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is your operating system. MS-7589 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it via the various ACPI methods. ▶...
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...activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set to [Enabled], the system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. MS-7589 [Blinking] The power LED blinks to select the date & time settings). Available settings for each item are : [Off] Always leaves the computer ...in the power off state. [On] Always leaves the computer in the power on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the and to indicate the sleep/suspend state. ▶ Restore On AC Power Loss This ...
...activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set to [Enabled], the system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. MS-7589 [Blinking] The power LED blinks to select the date & time settings). Available settings for each item are : [Off] Always leaves the computer ...in the power off state. [On] Always leaves the computer in the power on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the and to indicate the sleep/suspend state. ▶ Restore On AC Power Loss This ...
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If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will automatically return to keep it with in a specific range. You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to [Enabled] later. ▶ CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides ...
If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will automatically return to keep it with in a specific range. You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to [Enabled] later. ▶ CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides ...
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This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology. ▶ Intel C-STATE C-state is running on battery or AC power. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Overspeed Protection Overspeed Protection ...▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. MS-7589 ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you want to overclock your CPU, set the performance level of the microprocessor ...
This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology. ▶ Intel C-STATE C-state is running on battery or AC power. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Overspeed Protection Overspeed Protection ...▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. MS-7589 ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you want to overclock your CPU, set the performance level of the microprocessor ...
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... reboot the system three times. The previous overclocking had failed, and system will not be under our product warranty. Please note that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is not recommended. Warning !!! ...However, please make sure your system from improper operation will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to clear CMOS data. 3-25 MS-7589 Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly.
... reboot the system three times. The previous overclocking had failed, and system will not be under our product warranty. Please note that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is not recommended. Warning !!! ...However, please make sure your system from improper operation will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to clear CMOS data. 3-25 MS-7589 Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly.
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... from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as Please setup a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from... used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file system drive. ▶ Save File Name as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive.
... from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as Please setup a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from... used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file system drive. ▶ Save File Name as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive.
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... pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-30 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to the default Fail...
... pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-30 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. ▍ BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to the default Fail...
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... which disk is the source disk (the one containing all the data. You can be migrated) and which one is the target disk. MS-7589 are : 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB: Best for sequential transfers 32KB:... Good for sequential transfers 64KB: Good general purpose strip size 128KB: Best performance for most users, you wish to use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number of the drive that you should choose...
... which disk is the source disk (the one containing all the data. You can be migrated) and which one is the target disk. MS-7589 are : 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB: Best for sequential transfers 32KB:... Good for sequential transfers 64KB: Good general purpose strip size 128KB: Best performance for most users, you wish to use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number of the drive that you should choose...