User manual MSI MS-7021

[. . . ] KT6V MS-7021 (v1. X) ATX Mainboard Version 1. 1 G52-M7021X5 i Manual Rev: 1. 1 Release Date: January 2004 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. [. . . ] The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU FSB Clock This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Select the number between 100~280 for needed frequency. CPU Ratio/Vcore (V) The settings are used to adjust the CPU clock multiplier (ratio) and CPU corevoltage (Vcore). These settings offer users a tool to overclock the system. 3-5 MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Default Vcore It shows the default Vcore of the CPU, which is read-only. Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage. DDR Voltage (V) Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended. Setting options: Auto, 2. 55, 2. 60, 2. 65, 2. 70, 2. 75, 2. 80, 2. 85. Dynamic OverClocking Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM's newly developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster. When the CPU is temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only when users' PC need to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance. Setting options: Disabled disable Dynamic Overclocking Private increase the CPU frequency by 1% Sergeant increase the CPU frequency by 3% Captain increase the CPU frequency by 5% Colonel increase the CPU frequency by 7% General increase the CPU frequency by 10% MSI Reminds You. . . Dynamic OverClocking is an advanced overclocking function. Any damage or risk resulted from impropriety or overclocking is not guaranteed. 3-6 BIOS Setup AGP Voltage (V) AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected. [. . . ] Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation Existing Windows XP Driver Installation 1. [. . . ]