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MS-96B3 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- AMD Athlon 64 (Dual Core), Athlon 64 X2 (Quad Core) processor inSocket AM2- 4-pin CPU fan pinhe
1-3Getting StartedConnectorsRear I/O- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 2 serial ports- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks- 4 USB 2.0 ports- 1 D-Sub VGA port- 1
MS-96B3 Mainboard1-4BATT+PCI _EX1PCI _EX2PCI _EX3PCI 1DIMM1DIMM2DIMM3DIMM4JAUD1JAUD2SPDOUT1SPDIN1JVIDJ6JPW1JP2JP3ATX1JUSB2JUSB1SATA1SATA3SATA2SATA4JBA
2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2Hardware SetupThis chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be
2-2MS-96B3 MainboardQuick Components GuideSYSFAN1, p.2-12CPU, p.2-3DIMM Slots, p.2-6JBAT1, p.2-15Back PanelI/O, p.2-8CPUFAN1, p.2-12JFP1, p.2-12PCI-Cl
2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)Important1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always makesure the cooling fan can wo
2-4MS-96B3 MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM21.Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2.Pull the
2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler SetWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and acooling fan attached
2-6MS-96B3 MainboardMemory64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pinDDR2240-pin, 1.8VThese DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.Installing Memory Module
2-7Hardware SetupPower Supply241ATX11213PIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +
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2-8MS-96B3 MainboardSpeed IndicatorActivity IndicatorBack Panel Mouse/KeyboardThe standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/key
2-9Hardware SetupConnectorDigital IO Connector: J6The J6 is designed to connect the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheralmodule.J61029 1PIN S
2-10MS-96B3 MainboardSerial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector ca
2-11Hardware SetupS/PDIF-In Connector: SPDIN1 (Optional)S/PDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT1 (Optional)This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & P
2-12MS-96B3 MainboardPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG
2-13Hardware SetupPIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 VCC 2 VCC3 USB0- 4 USB1-5 USB0+ 6 USB1+7 GND 8 GND9 Key (no pin) 10 NCPin DefinitionImportantNote that the pi
2-14MS-96B3 MainboardFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2This connector is designed to connect an optional audio bracket that provides extrafront panel
2-15Hardware SetupJumperClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keepthe data of system co
2-16MS-96B3 MainboardPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The PC
3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You
iiiSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away fr
3-2MS-96B3 MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.When the message below appears on
3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions
3-4MS-96B3 MainboardThe Menu Bar MainUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. AdvancedUse this menu to set up the items
3-5BIOS SetupMain AMI BIOS, Processor, System MemoryThese items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Readonly. System TimeThe
3-6MS-96B3 MainboardAdvanced CPU ConfigurationThese items show the advanced specifications of your CPU. Read only.PDF created with pdfFactory Pro tria
3-7BIOS Setup PowerNowThis setting enables/disables the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PPS, and _PCTobjects. AMD Overclocking Configuration Processor Freque
3-8MS-96B3 Mainboard IDE Configuration Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select[Manual], [None] or [Auto]
3-9BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / 2 AddressSelect an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port.PDF created with pdf
3-10MS-96B3 Mainboard Hardware Health ConfigurationThese items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as
3-11BIOS Setup ACPI Settings General ACPI Configuration Suspend ModeThis item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your oper-ating s
ivFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant t
3-12MS-96B3 Mainboard[S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where theinformation of system configuration and open appli-cations/files is
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3-14MS-96B3 Mainboard Quiet BootThis BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes-sages with the motherboard or system manufact
3-15BIOS Setup 1st Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attemptsto load the disk operating system. First pres
3-16MS-96B3 MainboardSecurity Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These set
3-17BIOS Setup NorthBridge ConfigurationThese items show the DRAM timing. Read only.ChipsetPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactor
3-18MS-96B3 Mainboard South Bridge Configuration USB 1.1 OCHI Controllers, USB 2.0 EHCI ControllerThis settings allow you to enable/disable the onboar
3-19BIOS Setup Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics ModeThe field allows you to select whether the UMA (Unified Memory Architecture)or Si
3-20MS-96B3 Mainboard Onboard Peripherals Configuration Onboard LAN OPTROMThe setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMd
3-21BIOS SetupPower Power Management/APMSetting to [Enabled] will activate an Adcanced Power Management (APM) device toenhance Max Saving mode and sto
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3-22MS-96B3 MainboardExit Save Changes and ExitSave changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and ExitAbandon all changes and exit t
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1-1Getting StartedChapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the MS-96B3 v2.X Micro-ATXmainboard from MSI.Based on the innovative AMD® RS690E &
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