MSI 865pe Neo2 P Manual

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Hardware Setup
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is
opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show
a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the
BIOS utility and clear the record.
JCI1
2
1 GND
CINTRU
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2
The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2
(Optional) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the
computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s
function through the use of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to
clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS...

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Hardware Setup
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are
hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the
microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT
A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
Slots
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card.  AGP is an
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit...

3-1 BIOS SetupChapter 3. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to configure  the system for optimum
use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
² An error message appears on the screen during the system
booting up, and you are requested to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for customized
features.BIOS Setup 

3-2MS-6728 ATX MainboardEntering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self
Test) process.  When the message below appears on the screen, press 
key to enter Setup.
DEL: SetupF11: Boot MenuF12: Network bootTAB: Logo
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET
button.  You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing ,
, and  keys.
Selecting the First Boot Device...

3-3 BIOS SetupControl Keys
Getting Help
After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main
Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies.  You
can use the arrow keys ( ­¯ ) to select the item.  The on-line description for
the selected setup category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Default Settings
The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of default settings: the
BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults.  BIOS Setup defaults provide
stable...

3-4MS-6728 ATX MainboardThe Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of AMI®
 special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports...

3-5 BIOS SetupIntegrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
Set User Password
Use this menu to set User Password.
Load High Performance Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but
the system stability may...

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3-7 BIOS SetupPrimary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to select the hard disk drive type. The specification
of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.
TypeSelect how to define the HDD parameters
CylindersEnter cylinder number
HeadsEnter head number
Write PrecompensationEnter write precomp cylinder
SectorsEnter sector number
Maximum CapacityRead the maximal HDD capacity
LBA ModeSelect Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB un-
der Windows and DOS, or...