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CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-5 Packing Contents 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-7 Recommended Memory Combination List 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-9 Power Supply ...2-10 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector...
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-5 Packing Contents 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-7 Recommended Memory Combination List 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-9 Power Supply ...2-10 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector...
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... modes † Can connect up to 300MB/s. 1-2 Transfer rate is up to the AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX CPU - HyperTransport supporting speed up to Athlon64 3500+, 3800+, or higher CPU (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † nVIDIA nForce4 Ultra...
... modes † Can connect up to 300MB/s. 1-2 Transfer rate is up to the AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX CPU - HyperTransport supporting speed up to Athlon64 3500+, 3800+, or higher CPU (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † nVIDIA nForce4 Ultra...
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Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
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... is designed to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. If you are able to ensure the safety of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. However...
... is designed to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. If you are able to ensure the safety of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. However...
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... O 5. Sliding Plate Gold arrow Open Lever 90 degree 3. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Press the CPU down onto the socket. 4. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree... Look for Socket 939 1. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your fingers pressing tightly on the CPU. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and can only fit in the picture. The gold arrow should be seen. M S-7125 ATX M...
... O 5. Sliding Plate Gold arrow Open Lever 90 degree 3. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Press the CPU down onto the socket. 4. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree... Look for Socket 939 1. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your fingers pressing tightly on the CPU. The CPU can not be completely embedded into the socket and can only fit in the picture. The gold arrow should be seen. M S-7125 ATX M...
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...the mainboard again, and p as t er. Fix the retention mechanism and the backplate with two screws. retention mechanism 2-5 Hardware Setup Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set W hen you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on ... retention mechanism and the backplate. Turn over the mainboard, and install the backplate to prevent overheating. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the f lat s u r f ac e. Detach the shield of the mainboard. 2.
...the mainboard again, and p as t er. Fix the retention mechanism and the backplate with two screws. retention mechanism 2-5 Hardware Setup Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set W hen you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on ... retention mechanism and the backplate. Turn over the mainboard, and install the backplate to prevent overheating. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the f lat s u r f ac e. Detach the shield of the mainboard. 2.
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Lift up the intensive fixed lever. Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt MSI Reminds You... Position the cooling set on the top of the ... clip to hook first, and then press down the lever. Hook one end of the retention mechanism. 6. Attach the CPU Fan cable to keep an eye on the mainboard. tention mechanism. M S-7125 ATX M ainboard 5. Safety Hook 9.... While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to the CPU fan connector on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring...
Lift up the intensive fixed lever. Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt MSI Reminds You... Position the cooling set on the top of the ... clip to hook first, and then press down the lever. Hook one end of the retention mechanism. 6. Attach the CPU Fan cable to keep an eye on the mainboard. tention mechanism. M S-7125 ATX M ainboard 5. Safety Hook 9.... While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to the CPU fan connector on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring...
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... 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... 1. M S-7125 ATX M ainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 3. Power supply of the...
... 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to the CPU. 3 4 1 2 JPW1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V MSI Reminds You... 1. M S-7125 ATX M ainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for system stability. 3. Power supply of the...
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... fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. ity that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use ...supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Please refer to the actual CPU temperature. 3. GND +12V NC 2-16 GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V SENSOR SFAN1 SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. You can install Core Center util- M S-7125 ATX M ainboard Connectors The mainboard...
... fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. ity that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website. It supports three-pin head connector. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use ...supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Please refer to the actual CPU temperature. 3. GND +12V NC 2-16 GND +12V SENSOR CPUFAN1 GND +12V SENSOR SFAN1 SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. You can install Core Center util- M S-7125 ATX M ainboard Connectors The mainboard...
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... all ISA. Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Operating System Booting 2-24 BIOS Sign On This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Boot Attempt This will set low stack and...
... all ISA. Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Operating System Booting 2-24 BIOS Sign On This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Boot Attempt This will set low stack and...
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... this menu to specify your system's performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to specify your settings for hardware. Power Management Setup Use this menu to...
... this menu to specify your system's performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to specify your settings for hardware. Power Management Setup Use this menu to...
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... a disk or a keyboard error. Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: CPU Type/BIOS Version/System Memory/Total Memory The items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of sectors. The system doesn't stop for a disk error. Number of your system (read...
... a disk or a keyboard error. Drive A This item allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: CPU Type/BIOS Version/System Memory/Total Memory The items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of sectors. The system doesn't stop for a disk error. Number of your system (read...
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... the system when a "wake up" event occurs. In this field. Power Management Setup BIOS Setup MSI Reminds You... Video Off Method This determines the manner in formation of this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower...
... the system when a "wake up" event occurs. In this field. Power Management Setup BIOS Setup MSI Reminds You... Video Off Method This determines the manner in formation of this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower...
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However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are : [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual]. Press and you set to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that follows this field to ...
However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are : [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual]. Press and you set to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that follows this field to ...
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... warning message if the chassis is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. To clear the warning message, set the field to keep it with CPU Fan. Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. W83627THF provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan ...[40oC/104oF], [40oC/104oF], [40oC/104oF], [Disabled]. The setting of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23 Current System/CPU Temperature, System Fan/CPU Fan Speed, Vcore, +12.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V, Battery, +5VSB These items display the current status of ...
... warning message if the chassis is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. To clear the warning message, set the field to keep it with CPU Fan. Monitor function is available only if there is once opened. W83627THF provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan ...[40oC/104oF], [40oC/104oF], [40oC/104oF], [Disabled]. The setting of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-23 Current System/CPU Temperature, System Fan/CPU Fan Speed, Vcore, +12.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V, Battery, +5VSB These items display the current status of ...
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...you to enable or disable the memory clock. MSI Reminds You... Aggressive timing This item allows you to increase the performance. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-24 Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DDR Clock These two items show the ...current clocks of CPU, AGP, DRAM and overclocking functions. When [Enabled] is selected, the timing delay of memory will be shorten ...
...you to enable or disable the memory clock. MSI Reminds You... Aggressive timing This item allows you to increase the performance. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-24 Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DDR Clock These two items show the ...current clocks of CPU, AGP, DRAM and overclocking functions. When [Enabled] is selected, the timing delay of memory will be shorten ...
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...the level of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it to disable the D.O.T Ranger first. MSI Reminds You... We suggest user to make the program run huge amount of...↑ 8], [↓ 8 ↑16], [ ↓16 ↑16]. BIOS Setup Dynamic Overclocking Dynamic Overclocking Technology is still risky. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, and to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of overclocking, increasing the...
...the level of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it to disable the D.O.T Ranger first. MSI Reminds You... We suggest user to make the program run huge amount of...↑ 8], [↓ 8 ↑16], [ ↓16 ↑16]. BIOS Setup Dynamic Overclocking Dynamic Overclocking Technology is still risky. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, and to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of overclocking, increasing the...
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MS-7125 ATX Mainboard SATA Spread Spectrum This setting is asynchronous. Setting options: [Disabled], [Down Spread]. When overclocking the CPU, always set of these new SSE/SSE2 instructions also operate in the MMX registers. Setting options: [100MHz]~[145MHz]. Setting options: [...clock is tightly synchronized with the CPU clock or is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. PCIE Spread Spectrum This setting is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which provides a CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU's from overheating due to be made...
MS-7125 ATX Mainboard SATA Spread Spectrum This setting is asynchronous. Setting options: [Disabled], [Down Spread]. When overclocking the CPU, always set of these new SSE/SSE2 instructions also operate in the MMX registers. Setting options: [100MHz]~[145MHz]. Setting options: [...clock is tightly synchronized with the CPU clock or is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. PCIE Spread Spectrum This setting is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which provides a CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU's from overheating due to be made...
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...-term usage. 3-27 Yellow: High performance setting. Gray: Default setting. MSI Reminds You... Adjust CPU VID This item lets you adjust the CPU VID. Any changes made to [Startup] enables the CPU running at the default VID which is adjustable in the instability of CPU. Setting options are: [Auto], [2.50V]~[2.85V]. Red: Not recommended setting...
...-term usage. 3-27 Yellow: High performance setting. Gray: Default setting. MSI Reminds You... Adjust CPU VID This item lets you adjust the CPU VID. Any changes made to [Startup] enables the CPU running at the default VID which is adjustable in the instability of CPU. Setting options are: [Auto], [2.50V]~[2.85V]. Red: Not recommended setting...
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...DigiCell. HInatroddwuacrteioSnetuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to monitor and configure all the integrated peripherals ...-click on the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup CD accompanying with your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->DigiCell) 4-1 short-cut icon in the start-up " menu. Once you will have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file...
...DigiCell. HInatroddwuacrteioSnetuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to monitor and configure all the integrated peripherals ...-click on the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup CD accompanying with your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->DigiCell) 4-1 short-cut icon in the start-up " menu. Once you will have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file...