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However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7380 This device complies with the emission limits. These limits are designed to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. power cord, if ...
However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7380 This device complies with the emission limits. These limits are designed to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. power cord, if ...
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The P7N SLI Series mainboards are based on nVidia® nForce750i SLI & nForce430i chipsets for choosing the P7N SLI Series (MS-7380 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 dual-core and Celeron processor, the P7N SLI Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
The P7N SLI Series mainboards are based on nVidia® nForce750i SLI & nForce430i chipsets for choosing the P7N SLI Series (MS-7380 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 dual-core and Celeron processor, the P7N SLI Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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... Gb/s 1-2 Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by nForce 430i - Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps Audio - Supports up to 7.1 Channel audio-out - MS-7380 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - p hp ?f un c = c p uf or m ) Supported FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz ...Chipset - ph p? Chip integrated by nForce 430i - c om . North Bridge: nVidia® nForce 750i SLI (C72P) - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode and PIO, Bus Master operation m ode - Chip integrated by VIA VT 6308P - m s i. South Bridge: nVidia...
... Gb/s 1-2 Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by nForce 430i - Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps Audio - Supports up to 7.1 Channel audio-out - MS-7380 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - p hp ?f un c = c p uf or m ) Supported FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz ...Chipset - ph p? Chip integrated by nForce 430i - c om . North Bridge: nVidia® nForce 750i SLI (C72P) - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode and PIO, Bus Master operation m ode - Chip integrated by VIA VT 6308P - m s i. South Bridge: nVidia...
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... the CPU socket pins to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on the top to prevent overheating. MS-7380 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows...
... the CPU socket pins to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on the top to prevent overheating. MS-7380 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the contact from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows...
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... Important 1. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. MS-7380 Mainboard 9. Push down to confirm that the clip-ends are for demonstration of your CPU socket pin with the heatsink. Mainboard photos shown in...
... Important 1. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. MS-7380 Mainboard 9. Push down to confirm that the clip-ends are for demonstration of your CPU socket pin with the heatsink. Mainboard photos shown in...
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... Important - To enable successful system boot-up to 7+GB (not full 8GB) when each side of the same type and density in the right orientation. 2. MS-7380 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIM M1 first. - The plastic clip at each DIMM is installed with DDR...
... Important - To enable successful system boot-up to 7+GB (not full 8GB) when each side of the same type and density in the right orientation. 2. MS-7380 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIM M1 first. - The plastic clip at each DIMM is installed with DDR...
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MS-7380 Mainboard Important Notification about Power Issue NForce chipset is plugged while installing modules. Please follow the following solution to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this ...
MS-7380 Mainboard Important Notification about Power Issue NForce chipset is plugged while installing modules. Please follow the following solution to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this ...
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MS-7380 Mainboard USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for microphones. Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Line In is used ...
MS-7380 Mainboard USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for microphones. Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Line In is used ...
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MS-7380 Mainboard Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-14 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. FDD1 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1_2/ SATA3_4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.
MS-7380 Mainboard Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-14 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. FDD1 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1_2/ SATA3_4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.
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... JACK2 Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-7380 Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1 CINTRU GND JCI1 CD-In...
... JACK2 Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-7380 Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1 CINTRU GND JCI1 CD-In...
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Please refer to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. MS-7380 Mainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional) This connector allows you to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 JTPM Pin ...
Please refer to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. MS-7380 Mainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional) This connector allows you to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 JTPM Pin ...
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.... The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7380 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
.... The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7380 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
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... for the onboard graphics cards (concerning the details of multi-GPU settings, please refer to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure the "MultiGPU" function is completed, restart the system and install the NV SLI driver/utility. MS-7380 Mainboard 2. Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the...
... for the onboard graphics cards (concerning the details of multi-GPU settings, please refer to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure the "MultiGPU" function is completed, restart the system and install the NV SLI driver/utility. MS-7380 Mainboard 2. Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the...
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... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MS-7380 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond... and you still wish to the customer as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. It is the BIOS...
... may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The items under continuous update for reference only. 2. MS-7380 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond... and you still wish to the customer as MS = all standard customers. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. It is the BIOS...
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... features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the password for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for BIOS. MS-7380 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
... features. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the password for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for BIOS. MS-7380 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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MS-7380 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. month The month from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current date). ...
MS-7380 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. month The month from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current date). ...
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System Information Press to set the type of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. MS-7380 Mainboard Floppy Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
System Information Press to set the type of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. MS-7380 Mainboard Floppy Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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... for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit is your primary graphics adapter. MS-7380 Mainboard Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which graphics card is designed to limit the listed speed of the chipset. CPU Feature Press to...
... for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit is your primary graphics adapter. MS-7380 Mainboard Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which graphics card is designed to limit the listed speed of the chipset. CPU Feature Press to...
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... enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. MS-7380 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the RAID mode for onboard E-SATA device. Onboard E-SATA Controller This item...
... enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. MS-7380 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the RAID mode for onboard E-SATA device. Onboard E-SATA Controller This item...
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... your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. MS-7380 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this field. In this state, no system context is ACPI-aware, such as W indows...
... your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. MS-7380 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this field. In this state, no system context is ACPI-aware, such as W indows...