Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~4 Installing SDRAM modules See p. 2-5~2-6 Socket 370 Installing CPU(s) See p. 2-2~2-3 CPUFAN1/2 Connecting to CPUFAN See p. 2-21 SYSFAN Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-21 ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p.
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Introduction MSI Special Features T.O.P Tech CPU temperaure on Setup menu CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status Current CPU1 Temp. 40°C/104°F Item Help Current CPU2 Temp. 30°C/86°F Current CPUFAN1 Speed 4200Rpm Current CPUFAN2 Speed 6124Rpm...
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Chapter 1 PC Alert III Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your systems status.
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Chapter 1 D-LED & D-Bracket " Diagnostic LED Green D-LED D-Bracket Description System Power ON !" - The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or !" not installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size.
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Introduction D-LED D-Bracket Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc ) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc .
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Open Lever Sliding Plate Gold Arrow Close Lever Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate 2-11...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF ® 40 39 40 39 !TIP: If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-13...
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+D=FJAH 40 39 40 39 !TIP: If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF SENSOR SENSOR +12V +12V CPUFAN2 CPUFAN1 +12V SENSOR SYSFAN " Note: 1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed according to the actual CPU temeperature.
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Note: USB PC to PC Networking feature allows users to transfer and receive data from other computers or share system resources with other computers without using any network adapter. See below for instructions. Pin Position marked with ARROW 2-23...
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+D=FJAH For more information on USB PC to PC Networking function, refer to Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function. 2-24...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF D-LED & D-Bracket Connected to JP1 Connected to USB2 2-25...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF How to attach the IEEE 1394 Port: 2-27...
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+D=FJAH Jumpers keep data clear data You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-28...
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+D=FJAH shared Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 1 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 2 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# PCI Slot 3 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 4 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 5 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# AGP &...
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Hit DEL if you want to run SETUP Control Keys < ↑ > Move to the previous item < ↓ > Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand <←> < → > Move to the item in the right hand <Enter>...
Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
® AWARD BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
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Chapter 3 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
® AWARD BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password Enter Password: !PnP/PCI Configurations...
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Chapter 3 About Supervisor Password & User Password: 3-36...
® AWARD BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup SAVE to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? Y Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
Chapter 3 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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Installing VIA Chipset Driver " Chapter 4. Installing VIA Chipset Driver Installing VIA Chipset Driver ® ® ® ®...
Installing VIA Chipset Driver Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ® Installing VIA® Chipset Driver...
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Chapter 4 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 ® Installing VIA® Chipset Driver...
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Installing VIA Chipset Driver One Touch Setup: In Windows 2000, you probably will see the One Touch Setup ® button appear on the setup screen. Choosing the button will help you install more than one driver into the system without going through the installation process step by step and save a lot of time.
Chapter 4 Driver Installation for Windows ® Installing VIA® Chipset Driver One Touch Setup: In Windows ME, you probably will see the One Touch Setup button ® appear on the setup screen. Choosing the button will help you install more than one driver into the system without going through the installation process step by step and save a lot of time.
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Installing VIA Chipset Driver Driver Installation for Windows NT4.0 ® Note: Install Windows NT4.0 Service Pack 6 or above before installing the ® VIA drivers into Windows ® Installing VIA® Chipset Driver...
USB PC to PC Networking Function Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function USB PC to PC Networking Function...
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Appendix A Installing GeneLink LAN Driver Step 1. Installing driver Step 2 Connect your PCs via the USB PC to PC cable Step 3 - Network Login Step 4 Sharing your resources and Connecting to Internet...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function Notice: 1. You should use the same network protocol (TCP/IP, NetBEUI or IPX) for connecting GeneLink LAN to existing Home/Office LAN. 2. If youve already configured your [IPX/SPX] and [Client for Netware Networks] before installing GeneLink driver, we strongly recommend that you should also install Software Router while installing GeneLink...
Appendix A Using USB PC to PC Networking Function How to share your files, folders, drives and printers...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function How to check if you have already shared your resources How to share your files, folders, drives and printers Connecting to your existing Home or Office LAN GeneLink Software Router Notice: If you want to connect your GeneLink LAN to your existing Home/Office LAN, you should use the same protocol for the two LANs.
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Appendix A Connecting to Internet through USB PC to PC & Office/Home LAN...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function SPECIAL NOTICE for those users who have already installed Network Adapter in their system: Software Router Software Router...
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Appendix A Connecting to internet through USB PC to PC & another PC with modem The function is available in Windows® 98SE and ME. PC with modem Your PC with USB Phone Line USB PC to PC cable Internet installed PC to PC function A-10...