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...service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Revision History Revision V1.1 Revision History First release for P6N SLI Date January 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your ... Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries.
...service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Revision History Revision V1.1 Revision History First release for P6N SLI Date January 2007 Technical Support If a problem arises with your ... Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries.
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... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-7 Power Supply ...2-9 Back Panel ...2-12 Connectors ...2-14 Button ...2-22 Slots ...2-23 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 3-15 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-20 Cell Menu ...3-21 Load Fail-Safe...
... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-7 Power Supply ...2-9 Back Panel ...2-12 Connectors ...2-14 Button ...2-22 Slots ...2-23 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 3-15 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor ...3-20 Cell Menu ...3-21 Load Fail-Safe...
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.... 11. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to lock the h ook s . 12. Align the holes on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are correctly inserted. Read the CPU status in Figure 1) to fasten the cooler. MS-7350 Mainboard 9.
.... 11. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to lock the h ook s . 12. Align the holes on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are correctly inserted. Read the CPU status in Figure 1) to fasten the cooler. MS-7350 Mainboard 9.
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.... the black wire is provided for external audio input. Please refer to the chassis intrusion switch cable. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1 CINTRU 2 GND JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is Ground and should be connected to the +12V;
.... the black wire is provided for external audio input. Please refer to the chassis intrusion switch cable. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1 CINTRU 2 GND JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is Ground and should be connected to the +12V;
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...1 2 Initializing Keyboard Controller. 1 2 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and 3 4 3 4 controller. 1 2 Testing VGA BIOS 1 2 Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will start writing VGA sign-on This will initialize Floppy Drive and 3 4 message to identify system problems through ...if the memory mod4 ule is damaged or not in- 3 stalled properly. Then, detect and initializethe video adapter. 1 2 EarlyChipset Initialization 3 4 BIOS Sign On 1 2 This will set low stack and boot via 3 4 the processor (like brand name, sys- 3 4 INT 19h. ...
...1 2 Initializing Keyboard Controller. 1 2 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and 3 4 3 4 controller. 1 2 Testing VGA BIOS 1 2 Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will start writing VGA sign-on This will initialize Floppy Drive and 3 4 message to identify system problems through ...if the memory mod4 ule is damaged or not in- 3 stalled properly. Then, detect and initializethe video adapter. 1 2 EarlyChipset Initialization 3 4 BIOS Sign On 1 2 This will set low stack and boot via 3 4 the processor (like brand name, sys- 3 4 INT 19h. ...
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You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 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: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1 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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... boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A7350NMS V1.1 122506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th ...process. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1.1 refers to the BIOS version. 122506 refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Important 1. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you...
... boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. The items under each BIOS category described in the format: A7350NMS V1.1 122506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th ...process. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. V1.1 refers to the BIOS version. 122506 refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Important 1. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you...
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... numeric value or make changes to. You can be launched from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand...
... numeric value or make changes to. You can be launched from this screen from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand...
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Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced ... this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for frequency/voltage control and overclocking.
Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced ... this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for frequency/voltage control and overclocking.
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BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS.
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS.
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... by users. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys. Primary/ Secondary IDE Master/ Slave, Serial-ATA 1/2/3/4 Channel Press to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. day Day of the week, from Jan. MS-7350 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic...
... by users. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys. Primary/ Secondary IDE Master/ Slave, Serial-ATA 1/2/3/4 Channel Press to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. day Day of the week, from Jan. MS-7350 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic...
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....], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. 3-7 Floppy A This item allows you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Device It will showing the device information that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. Important Primary...
....], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. 3-7 Floppy A This item allows you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Device It will showing the device information that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. Important Primary...
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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. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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... (logo) on the bootup screen. Due to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with PC2001 design guide, the system is used to compliance with a Flash utility. Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled]...The only time when you want to disable it against viruses. Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you 'll need to update the BIOS. You should immediately re-enable it to protect it is powered on the Num Lock key when the system is when you need to use...
... (logo) on the bootup screen. Due to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with PC2001 design guide, the system is used to compliance with a Flash utility. Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled]...The only time when you want to disable it against viruses. Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you 'll need to update the BIOS. You should immediately re-enable it to protect it is powered on the Num Lock key when the system is when you need to use...
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BIOS Setup Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device. 3-11 if the system fails to boot from other device. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to load the disk operating system.
BIOS Setup Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device. 3-11 if the system fails to boot from other device. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to load the disk operating system.
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... nVidia RAID Function sets to enable or disable the SATA controllers. I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. BIOS Setup On-Chip IDE Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to enable/disable the nVidia RAID function for reading/ writing to enable/ disable IDE Controller. These items...
... nVidia RAID Function sets to enable or disable the SATA controllers. I /O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. BIOS Setup On-Chip IDE Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used to enable/disable the nVidia RAID function for reading/ writing to enable/ disable IDE Controller. These items...
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Set- tings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of this field. ... main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-15 Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is a low power state.
Set- tings are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of this field. ... main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-15 Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context is a low power state.
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... AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will need an VGA driver to initialize the VGA card. MS-7350 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS From S3 W hen ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in the power off . The system resume time is... initialize the VGA card when system wakes up the system from S3. Wakeup Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to RAM) sleep state. Settings are : [Off] Always leaves the computer in this field.
... AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will need an VGA driver to initialize the VGA card. MS-7350 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS From S3 W hen ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in the power off . The system resume time is... initialize the VGA card when system wakes up the system from S3. Wakeup Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to RAM) sleep state. Settings are : [Off] Always leaves the computer in this field.
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BIOS Setup Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any ...
BIOS Setup Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any ...
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BIOS Setup IRQ Resource Setup Press to I/O devices. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is determined by ... determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by the system BIOS. All IRQs used . If all IRQs are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are allocated to it signals this by causing an IRQ to...
BIOS Setup IRQ Resource Setup Press to I/O devices. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is determined by ... determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by the system BIOS. All IRQs used . If all IRQs are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are allocated to it signals this by causing an IRQ to...