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... make changes without notice. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw ii We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual...
... make changes without notice. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw ii We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual...
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... 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 2-11 Back Panel 2-12 Connectors 2-14 Jumpers 2-21 Switch 2-22 Button 2-23 Slots 2-24 LED Status Indicators 2-30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS...
... 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 2-11 Back Panel 2-12 Connectors 2-14 Jumpers 2-21 Switch 2-22 Button 2-23 Slots 2-24 LED Status Indicators 2-30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS...
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...; ICH10R/ ICH10 (optional) chipset Memory Support ■ 6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1333/ 1066/ 800 DRAM speed (24GB Max) ■ Supports 1Gb/ 2Gb/ 4Gb DRAM size ■ Supports x8/ x16 data lines per DRAM ■ Supports Triple-Channel mode (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports 10/100/1000 LAN by Realtek® RTL8111C IEEE 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by...
...; ICH10R/ ICH10 (optional) chipset Memory Support ■ 6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1333/ 1066/ 800 DRAM speed (24GB Max) ■ Supports 1Gb/ 2Gb/ 4Gb DRAM size ■ Supports x8/ x16 data lines per DRAM ■ Supports Triple-Channel mode (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports 10/100/1000 LAN by Realtek® RTL8111C IEEE 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by...
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... ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 E-SATA port - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.0 connectors - 1 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) - 1 Chassis Intrusion connector - 1 Serial connector - 1 CD-In connector - 1 Front Panel Audio connector - 1 TPM Module connector (optional) - 1 Hardware Overclock Base clock switch - 1 Power button - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector Slots ■ 2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form...
... ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 E-SATA port - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.0 connectors - 1 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) - 1 Chassis Intrusion connector - 1 Serial connector - 1 CD-In connector - 1 Front Panel Audio connector - 1 TPM Module connector (optional) - 1 Hardware Overclock Base clock switch - 1 Power button - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector Slots ■ 2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form...
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... install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. Fl opMpySDI Kdkldkddfkkakfskkdskkdakaddfdddffdfkad-dkdffdldkddjadfdsdddjfdddffkadasdfdddffdfadasfsadfddsddadasdsaddsdafsddadsdddfdsadddfffaffsfsdasfdfffdf 5 D 1i s/k4"DFr il voeppCyonnect or 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D r i ve Connector 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D ri ve Connector IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. ▍ Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector...
... install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. Fl opMpySDI Kdkldkddfkkakfskkdskkdakaddfdddffdfkad-dkdffdldkddjadfdsdddjfdddffkadasdfdddffdfadasfsadfddsddadasdsaddsdafsddadsdddfdsadddfffaffsfsdasfdfffdf 5 D 1i s/k4"DFr il voeppCyonnect or 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D r i ve Connector 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D ri ve Connector IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. ▍ Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector...
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...; Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1,SYSFAN2,SYSFAN3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN. CPUFAN SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3 4.3C.oS2n.e+1tnr.1osG2lorVround 3.S2.e+1n1.sG2orVround Important • Please refer to take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official...
...; Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1,SYSFAN2,SYSFAN3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN. CPUFAN SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3 4.3C.oS2n.e+1tnr.1osG2lorVround 3.S2.e+1n1.sG2orVround Important • Please refer to take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official...
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MS-7593 Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is off. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to 1-2 pin position. it is on . Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is turned on ; Then return to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will damage the mainboard. 2-21
MS-7593 Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is off. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to 1-2 pin position. it is on . Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is turned on ; Then return to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will damage the mainboard. 2-21
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... system before changing the switch. • This overclocking behavior depends on the system's configuration (memory capabil- Try again! 2-22 Follow the instructions below ). OC switch overclocking had failed, Please shutdown and adjust oc switch to restore default BIOS settings. ity, thermal solution...etc), and it is not guaranteed. • You can overclock the Base clock to increase the processor frequency by setting BIOS. This section will display during boot and...
... system before changing the switch. • This overclocking behavior depends on the system's configuration (memory capabil- Try again! 2-22 Follow the instructions below ). OC switch overclocking had failed, Please shutdown and adjust oc switch to restore default BIOS settings. ity, thermal solution...etc), and it is not guaranteed. • You can overclock the Base clock to increase the processor frequency by setting BIOS. This section will display during boot and...
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▍ Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-24 PCI Express 2.0x16 Slot PCI Express 2.0x4 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
▍ Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-24 PCI Express 2.0x16 Slot PCI Express 2.0x4 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
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... on the model you purchase. • If you intend to install TWO graphics cards for CrossFireXTM mode, make sure that although you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the top of the graphics card. • Only Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition & Windows®Vista support the CrossFireXTM function. 2-25 With two cards installed, an CrossFireXTM Video Link cable is...
... on the model you purchase. • If you intend to install TWO graphics cards for CrossFireXTM mode, make sure that although you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the top of the graphics card. • Only Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition & Windows®Vista support the CrossFireXTM function. 2-25 With two cards installed, an CrossFireXTM Video Link cable is...
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... two graphics cards are for demonstration only. To utilize this section are of the graphics card. 2-27 The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase. • If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that although you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the graphics card to the first PCI Express card. SLI Video Link Card If you only need to connect a monitor...
... two graphics cards are for demonstration only. To utilize this section are of the graphics card. 2-27 The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase. • If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that although you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the graphics card to the first PCI Express card. SLI Video Link Card If you only need to connect a monitor...
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... software settings for the expansion card to the microprocessor. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7593 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...
... software settings for the expansion card to the microprocessor. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7593 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...
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... design guide, the system is powered on . You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. 3- To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the Num Lock key when...
... design guide, the system is powered on . You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. 3- To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the Num Lock key when...
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... disable this item if your primary graphics adapter. ▶ PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. If you should set to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to read the CPU power consumption while idle. This functionality allows the processor to execute the instructions...
... disable this item if your primary graphics adapter. ▶ PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. If you should set to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to read the CPU power consumption while idle. This functionality allows the processor to execute the instructions...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 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. 3-12
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 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. 3-12
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... when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 tem's context. [S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys- If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby...
... when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 tem's context. [S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/files is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys- If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby...
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... from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. ▶ Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to set the wake up the system on state. [Last State] Restore the system to the status 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...
... from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. ▶ Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to set the wake up the system on state. [Last State] Restore the system to the status 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...
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...; Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to select how percentage of speed for cooling down automatically. ▶ SYS FAN 1 Control This item allows users to [Reset]. The setting...
...; Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to select how percentage of speed for cooling down automatically. ▶ SYS FAN 1 Control This item allows users to [Reset]. The setting...
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... clock speed of cycles for the RAS to precharge. MS-7593 ▶ 1N/2N Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Read-only. ▶ ClockGen Tuner Press to set advanced memory timings. ▶ Memory Ratio This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. 3-21 Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the memory multiplier. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency...
... clock speed of cycles for the RAS to precharge. MS-7593 ▶ 1N/2N Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Read-only. ▶ ClockGen Tuner Press to set advanced memory timings. ▶ Memory Ratio This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. 3-21 Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the memory multiplier. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency...
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... Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: it to USB drive/ storage drive. ▶ Save File to Selected Device Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to [Boot] or [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as default name. ▶ Start to save the onboard ROM chip data to save file Press "Enter...
... Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: it to USB drive/ storage drive. ▶ Save File to Selected Device Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to [Boot] or [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the default name. ▶ Save Extend File name as default name. ▶ Start to save the onboard ROM chip data to save file Press "Enter...
