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... Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical 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 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors...
... Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical 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 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors...
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...; AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II processor in the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 2.6 GHz Chipset ■ North Bridge: AMD® 785G chipset ■ South Bridge: AMD... Max) ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin/ 1.5V) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL8111DL IEEE 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by VIA®...
...; AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II processor in the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 2.6 GHz Chipset ■ North Bridge: AMD® 785G chipset ■ South Bridge: AMD... Max) ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin/ 1.5V) (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN ■ Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL8111DL IEEE 1394 (optional) ■ Chip integrated by VIA®...
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... while doing overclocking. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Always make sure to install the cooler to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power ... specifications is designed to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to protect the CPU from the grounded outlet first to support overclocking. However, please make sure your dealer before turning on the computer. php?func=cpuform2...
... while doing overclocking. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Always make sure to install the cooler to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power ... specifications is designed to ensure the safety of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to protect the CPU from the grounded outlet first to support overclocking. However, please make sure your dealer before turning on the computer. php?func=cpuform2...
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...board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. • CPUFAN supports fan control. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that will ...automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. • Fan cooler set with +12V...
...board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. • CPUFAN supports fan control. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that will ...automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. • Fan cooler set with +12V...
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...field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ SVM Support This item is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the ... system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which version to run in APIC mode. For better PCI performance, ...
...field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ SVM Support This item is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the ... system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. ▶ Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which version to run in APIC mode. For better PCI performance, ...
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... most other hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in formation of this field. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 tem's context...; BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context 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 State This item...
... most other hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in formation of this field. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 tem's context...; BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this state, no system context 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 State This item...
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... activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. ▶ AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. MS-7596 ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to "Enabled". • Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]>[Control Panel]->[Power Options...
... activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that the installed CPU supported. ▶ AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. MS-7596 ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to "Enabled". • Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]>[Control Panel]->[Power Options...
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... frequency (in MHz). ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to set the CPU Ratio higher. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press ...-menu and the following screen appears. Read-only. ▶ Advanced Clock Calibration This item is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD ...
... frequency (in MHz). ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to set the CPU Ratio higher. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press ...-menu and the following screen appears. Read-only. ▶ Advanced Clock Calibration This item is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD ...