MSI K7t266 Pro2u Manual

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Getting Started
MSI Special Features
Features:
Ø  MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site
Ø  CPU Speedallows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU
Multiplier and FSB
Ø  Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP
Ø  MSI Info
provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS
Ø  CPU Infoprovides detailed information about the CPU
Ø  CPU Fan Speedshows the current running speed of CPU Fan
Ø  CPU Temp.shows the current CPU temperature
Fuzzy Logic™ 4
The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user...

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MS-6593 ATX Mainboard
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 Web site.  To
use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2”
application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update 2” icon (as
shown on the right) will appear on the screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 2” icon, and the follow-
ing screen will appear:
Five buttons...

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Getting Started
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 2”
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.  You can...

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MS-6593 ATX Mainboard
D-BracketTM2 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.    The D-LED will hang if 
the memory module is damaged or not installed properly. 
 
 Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting. 
 
 Initializing Keyboard Controller. 
  Testing VGA BIOS 
- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen. 
1...

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D-BracketTM2 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 from...

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MS-6593 ATX Mainboard
PC Alert™ 4
The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility
is  just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status
during real time operation:
Ø  monitor CPU & system temperatures
Ø  monitor fan speeds
Ø  monitor system voltages
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be
immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
This will continue to be shown until the condition...

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Getting Started
To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER
XP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athlon™ XP CPU.
To do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will show the Cute skin (as
shown below) with information about the CPU and chipset. Right-click the
mouse to select the skin you want to switch to.
Cute
MSI Reminds You...
1. The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard
supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.
2. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary...

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory
modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jump-
ers on the mainboard.  Also, it provides the instructions on con-
necting the peripheral devices, such the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup 

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MS-6593 ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
JBAT1, p.2-14 JLED, p.2-13
DDR DIMMs, p.2-5
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-7CFAN1, p.2-9
FDD1, p.2-8
SFAN1, p.2-9
SW3, p.2-14
IDE1
IDE2, p.2-8
JFP2, p.2-10
JFP1, p.2-10
JUSB3, p.2-12
JUSB2, p.2-12
JAUD1, p.2-11
J3, p.2-9 J10, p.2-9
JWR1, p.2-6
JPW1, p.2-6
AGP Slot, p.2-15
PCI Slots, p.2-15 

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to
prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
1.Pull the lever sideways away...