MSI 865pe Neo2 P Manual

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
865PE Neo2-P (MS-6728)
v2.X ATX Mainboard
ICH5
DIMM 1
DIMM 3 DIMM 2
DIMM 4
JAUD1JUSB1
ATX
Power Supply
CP UFAN1
NBFAN1
SFAN1
SFAN2
SATA1 SATA2
JFP1 JFP2
JIR1 CodecWinbond
W83627THF
Realtek
8110S
BIOS
PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 1
IDE 1 IDE 2
JPW1
Top : mouse 
Bottom: keyboard
T:  LAN jack 
B: USB ports
JCD1
FDD 1
AGP Slot
T:
M:
B:Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
JBAT1JCI1
JDB1JUSB2 
Top : Parallel Po rt
Bottom: 
COM A
BATT
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Intel
865PE
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Getting Started
MSI Special Features
BIOSBATT
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Color Management
MSI has a unified color management rule for some connectors on the
mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards
and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
h Dual Memory DDR DIMMs: Channel A is light green, Channel B is
     purple
h Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connector: 1st IDE is blue, 2nd IDE is
    white
h Serial ATA150 connector: orange
h AGP 8X slot: red
h USB 2.0 connector: yellow
h...

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CoreCenter
CoreCenter (TM)- contains OC Menu panel, users can determine their
processor and memory type to optimize its memory capacity. This all-in-one
hardware console is advanced combination of the popular PC Alert and Fuzzy
Logic. Including powerful function with hardware monitor, system alert and
instinctive UI of overclocking, CoreCenter is  just like your PC doctor that can
detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time
operation.
In the left...

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Left-wing: Current system status
In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore,
Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in front of each
item and make it available  (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when
selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the
changes. Then you can click Save to save the desired FSB you just configured.
Also you may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking
value,...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
BuzzFree
-- Diagnoses current system
utilization & temperature.
-- Controls both CPU and
NorthBridge fans.
-- Cuts up to 50% of sys-
tem noise.
LifePro
-- Prolongs motherboard, CPU and fan life.
-- Maintains motherboard & CPU in constant temperature.
-- Prevents components from operating beyond specifications.
Speedster
-- Advanced O.C. design.
-- Superior O.C. capability.
-- Greater O.C. method.
Features  of  CoreCell™
Core CellTM Chip
By diagnosing the current system...

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Round Cable
Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller.
It has the following benefits:
h Data transfer rate started by 133MB/s
h Backward compatibility (ATA33/66/100/133)
h Higher performance than traditional Flat cable (data rate)
h Improved data robustness
h Better airflow due to thinner ATA/133 cable
CPU Thermal Protection
Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU
Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. This CPU...

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RedGreen
D-Bracket™ 2
D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which
use graphic signal display to help users understand their system.  The LEDs
provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system.  The 4 LEDs can
detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.
This special feature is very useful for overclocking users.  These users can use
the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. D-Bracket™ 2...

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D-Bracket™ 2  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…. 
  Testing Base and Extended Memory 
- Testing base memory...

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Live Monitor™
The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search
for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site.  To use
the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 3”
application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as
shown on the right) will appear on the screen.  Double click this
icon to run the application.
Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon 
 at the lower-right corner
of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear....

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Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The  Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect
and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to
search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole
Web site.  To use the function, you need to install the “MSI
Live Update 3” application.  After the installation, the “MSI
Live Update 3” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the
screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 3” icon, and the following screen will
appear:
Five...