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... turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Micro-Star International MS-7350 This device complies with Part 15 of the measures listed below. † Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. † Increase the separation between the equipment...
... turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Micro-Star International MS-7350 This device complies with Part 15 of the measures listed below. † Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. † Increase the separation between the equipment...
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Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium XE and Pentium D processor, the P6N SLI Platinum Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The P6N SLI Platinum Series mainboards are based on nVidia® nForce 650i SLI chipsets for choosing the P6N SLI Platinum Series (MS-7350 v1.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium XE and Pentium D processor, the P6N SLI Platinum Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The P6N SLI Platinum Series mainboards are based on nVidia® nForce 650i SLI chipsets for choosing the P6N SLI Platinum Series (MS-7350 v1.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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...667/800 SDRAM (240pin, 1.8V) - 4 DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/ / w w w .ms i . ph p) LAN - Supports transfer rate up to 300 MB/s - 1 eSATA port by nForce 430i - Transfer rate is up to 7.1 Channel audio...- Supports Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. North Bridge: nVidia® nForce 650i SLI (C55) - c om. Up to 400Mbps Audio - MS-7350 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 2 IDE ports by VIA VT ...
...667/800 SDRAM (240pin, 1.8V) - 4 DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/ / w w w .ms i . ph p) LAN - Supports transfer rate up to 300 MB/s - 1 eSATA port by nForce 430i - Transfer rate is up to 7.1 Channel audio...- Supports Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. North Bridge: nVidia® nForce 650i SLI (C55) - c om. Up to 400Mbps Audio - MS-7350 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 2 IDE ports by VIA VT ...
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In M:L ine- MS-7350 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CP UFA N1 ATX1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 IDE2 IDE1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 USB ports T: LAN B: USB ports T: Li ne- Out B:Mic T: RS -Out M:CS-Out B:Optical S/PDIF Out LAN Chip I/O Chip JPW1 Nv idi a Nforce 650I SLI PCI_E1 SYSFAN1 PCI_E2 PCI1 JCI1 PCI_E4 PCI_E3 SYSFAN3 Nvidia Nforce 430I BATT + SW1 Co dec PCI2 PCI3 1394 Ch ip JFP1 JUSB2 JFP2 JCD1 JAU D1 SPDO1 JCOM1 SYSFAN2 J1394_1 JD B1 FDD 1 JUSB1 P6N SLI Platinum Series (MS-7350 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
In M:L ine- MS-7350 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CP UFA N1 ATX1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 IDE2 IDE1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 USB ports T: LAN B: USB ports T: Li ne- Out B:Mic T: RS -Out M:CS-Out B:Optical S/PDIF Out LAN Chip I/O Chip JPW1 Nv idi a Nforce 650I SLI PCI_E1 SYSFAN1 PCI_E2 PCI1 JCI1 PCI_E4 PCI_E3 SYSFAN3 Nvidia Nforce 430I BATT + SW1 Co dec PCI2 PCI3 1394 Ch ip JFP1 JUSB2 JFP2 JCD1 JAU D1 SPDO1 JCOM1 SYSFAN2 J1394_1 JD B1 FDD 1 JUSB1 P6N SLI Platinum Series (MS-7350 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
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... correctly. Follow the steps below to prevent overheating. Open the load lever. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your system. 2. Important 1. MS-7350 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to apply some thermal paste on CPU before turning on your CPU packing...
... correctly. Follow the steps below to prevent overheating. Open the load lever. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your system. 2. Important 1. MS-7350 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to apply some thermal paste on CPU before turning on your CPU packing...
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... marked on it) to fasten the cooler. Mainboard photos shown in this section are correctly inserted. locking switch Important 1. The appearance of the mainboard. 11. MS-7350 Mainboard 9. Press the four hooks down to lock the h ook s . 12. Read the CPU status in Figure 1) to confirm that the clip-ends are for...
... marked on it) to fasten the cooler. Mainboard photos shown in this section are correctly inserted. locking switch Important 1. The appearance of the mainboard. 11. MS-7350 Mainboard 9. Press the four hooks down to lock the h ook s . 12. Read the CPU status in Figure 1) to confirm that the clip-ends are for...
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... memory modules in different channel DIMM slots. - The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. MS-7350 Mainboard Installing DDR2 Modules 1.
... memory modules in different channel DIMM slots. - The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. MS-7350 Mainboard Installing DDR2 Modules 1.
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...is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Make sure that all the connectors are aligned. MS-7350 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to ensure stable ...operation of the mainboard. 2. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 ...
...is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Make sure that all the connectors are aligned. MS-7350 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to ensure stable ...operation of the mainboard. 2. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 ...
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MS-7350 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port USB Port LAN Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Keyboard eSATA Port 1394 Coaxial Port S/PDIF-Out ...
MS-7350 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port USB Port LAN Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Keyboard eSATA Port 1394 Coaxial Port S/PDIF-Out ...
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... other IDE devices. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. MS-7350 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Refer to IDE1.
... other IDE devices. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. MS-7350 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Refer to IDE1.
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.... Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-7350 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, SYSFAN3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the +12V; the black wire...
.... Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. MS-7350 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, SYSFAN3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the +12V; the black wire...
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MS-7350 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 / JUSB2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC Connected to USB connector USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-18
MS-7350 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 / JUSB2 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC Connected to USB connector USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-18
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...- 7 NC 8 SPK+ DESCRIPTION Ground SpeakerSuspend LED Buzzer+ Power LED BuzzerNo connection Speaker+ 2-20 The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-7350 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
...- 7 NC 8 SPK+ DESCRIPTION Ground SpeakerSuspend LED Buzzer+ Power LED BuzzerNo connection Speaker+ 2-20 The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-7350 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
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... button to clear data. Make sure that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data. MS-7350 Mainboard Button This motherboard provides the following button for you to change your motherboard's function through the use the button to clear the data. The indicator LED beside the button and will explain...
... button to clear data. Make sure that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data. MS-7350 Mainboard Button This motherboard provides the following button for you to change your motherboard's function through the use the button to clear the data. The indicator LED beside the button and will explain...
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MS-7350 Mainboard If you unplug the power supply first. Pull the clasp. Press down the card untill the clasps snap it slantwise (at 40-degree angle) into place (fig.4). Pull the clasps on the sides snap the card into the NV SLI connector (fig.3). Pull the clasp. Flip ...you power off the system before removing the SLI switch card. 2. Important Fig.2 Make sure that you intend to use the SLI interface for better graphics performance, please refer to fig.2). Remove the SLI switch card. SLI mode Fig.3 3. Press down the SLI switch card untill the clsaps on the sides...
MS-7350 Mainboard If you unplug the power supply first. Pull the clasp. Press down the card untill the clasps snap it slantwise (at 40-degree angle) into place (fig.4). Pull the clasps on the sides snap the card into the NV SLI connector (fig.3). Pull the clasp. Flip ...you power off the system before removing the SLI switch card. 2. Important Fig.2 Make sure that you intend to use the SLI interface for better graphics performance, please refer to fig.2). Remove the SLI switch card. SLI mode Fig.3 3. Press down the SLI switch card untill the clsaps on the sides...
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MS-7350 Mainboard 5. Check the box 6. Important If you want to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure that M ulti-GPU has been enabled. Restart your graphics card manual) . After the hardware installation is completed, restart the system and install the NV SLI driver/utility.... Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the SLI function for Multi-GPU control. A configuration panel will show in the system tray confirming that you reset...
MS-7350 Mainboard 5. Check the box 6. Important If you want to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure that M ulti-GPU has been enabled. Restart your graphics card manual) . After the hardware installation is completed, restart the system and install the NV SLI driver/utility.... Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the SLI function for Multi-GPU control. A configuration panel will show in the system tray confirming that you reset...
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... the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system... continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7350 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
... the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system... continuous update for reference only. 2. Important 1. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7350 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system will...
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... enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. MS-7350 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify...
... enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. H/W Monitor This entry shows your system supports PnP/PCI. MS-7350 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify...
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... screen appears. 3-6 Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). Read-only. MS-7350 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
... screen appears. 3-6 Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current time). Read-only. MS-7350 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
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This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7350 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7350 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.