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Fuzzy logic4• The most complete overclocking utility based on Windows OS. • System information auto detect. • Optimized CPU automatically or manually. • The 4th generation new feature: adjustable AGP ration and Vcore. |
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pc alert4This useful software detects system temperature, the status of voltage, fans and all other key components onboard. If any problem occurs, it will alert the user to correct the problem, reducing the risk of system damage. |
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ispeederInternet Connection Speed-up: optimize the internet connection speed of cable model or XDSL, monitor the connection status and allow users to adjust the system time through Internet connection. |
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• Supports Socket A (Socket 462) for AMD® Athlon™ XP/Athlon™/Duron™ processor |
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VIA® KT400 Chipset |
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• 100/133/166 MHz clocks are supported. |
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• 1 extra pinheader for Bluetooth connect connection. |
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• The motherboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices |
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• 30.5 cm(L) x 23 cm(W) ATX Form Factor
• 6 mounting holes. |
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| Release Date | Title |
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| Tue, 11 Feb 2003 | MSI™ Online Slot Machine Game Winners List Disclosed |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2003 | MSI™ Online Slot Machine Game Spin to Win MSI™ 8Xtreme Prizes |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2002 | MSI™ KT3 Ultra2 & KT4 Ultra--The World First Two AMD Certified FSB333 Motherboards |
| Mon, 03 Jun 2002 | MSI™ Launches KT4 Ultra Motherboard -- Advancing to the AGP 8x, DDR400 and Serial ATA New Era -- |
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Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.|
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| Description | -Modify CPU temperature detection -Add "CPU Halt Command Detection" item in BIOS Setup -Support AMD XP Barton 2600+ (FSB 333) CPU |
Version | 1.4 |
| Type | AMI BIOS | Release Date | 2003-04-18 |
| Download | 6590v14.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
| Note | About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP | ||
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| Description | -Support AMD Barton XP3000+ (FSB333) CPU -Fixed system sometimes will have IDE CRC error |
Version | 1.3 |
| Type | AMI BIOS | Release Date | 2003-01-07 |
| Download | 6590v13.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
| Note | About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP | ||
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| Description | -Support XP2500+ (FSB333) CPU -Remove USB & PS/2 standby power after system shutdown -Fixed D-bracket2 USB port can't work issue -Fixed ATI 8500 AGP card will hang running 3Dmark2001 |
Version | 1.2 |
| Type | AMI BIOS | Release Date | 2002-12-11 |
| Download | 6590v12.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
| Note | About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP | ||
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| Description | Fixed some USB 2.0 compatibility issues |
Version | 1.1 |
| Type | AMI BIOS | Release Date | 2002-09-11 |
| Download | 6590v11.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
| Note | About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP | ||
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| Description | This is AMI BIOS release |
Version | 1.0 |
| Type | AMI BIOS | Release Date | 2002-08-23 |
| Download | 6590v10.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
| Note | About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP | ||
Live Update 5DISCLAIMER:
Live Update 5 utility is only intended for MSI Desktop PC related products (motherboards and graphics cards) usage. This utility doesn’t support any MSI Notebook (NB and Tablet PC) or AIO product, while installed might experience unexpected errors. If it happens that you have installed Live Update 5 on your Notebook or AIO system, please uninstall it then perform system restart. Live Update 5 is a powerful update tool with user-friendly interface, provides an automatic scan and download for your MSI products. Using this service to keep your system in the most updated environment.
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The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.|
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| Description | • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit • Support WinXP 64-bit OS • Support Windows Vista 32/64 • Driver version: 5.11a |
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| Type | System & Chipset Drivers | Release Date | 2007-04-20 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | VIA4in1_MB.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit • Support WinXP 64-bit OS • Support Windows Vista 32/64 • Driver version: 5.11a |
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| Type | System & Chipset Drivers | Release Date | 2007-04-20 |
| OS | Vista 64, Vista 32 | ||
| Download | VIA4in1_MB.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit • Support WinXP 64-bit OS • Support Windows Vista 32/64 • Driver version: 5.11a |
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| Type | System & Chipset Drivers | Release Date | 2007-04-20 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | VIA4in1_x64_MB.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • For Win98/ME OS only • Version: 98/me-4.90.3000.10(2.70) • Fixed S3 issue under WinME Note: For WinXP, please use Microsoft Windows Update to download driver from Microsoft or aquire the latest service pack |
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| Type | System & Chipset Drivers | Release Date | 2006-02-17 |
| OS | Win Me, Win 98 SE | ||
| Download | VIA_USB20_V30003.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Patch WinXP+SP1 USB2.0 show "Standard Enhance PCI to USB Host Controller" to "VIA USB2.0 Enhance Host Controller". • Driver version: 5.1.2600.1106 |
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| Type | System & Chipset Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-08 |
| OS | XP 32 | ||
| Download | viapatch.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | For motherboard with on-board Broadcom 4401 LAN chipset • Driver version: 4.28.0.0 (WinXP/2000/ME/98SE), 4.37.0.0(WinXP 64-bit) |
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| Type | On-Board LAN Drivers | Release Date | 2005-11-23 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | BCM4401_NP01.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | For motherboard with on-board Broadcom 4401 LAN chipset • Driver version: 4.28.0.0 (WinXP/2000/ME/98SE), 4.37.0.0(WinXP 64-bit) |
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| Type | On-Board LAN Drivers | Release Date | 2005-11-23 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | BCM4401_64bit.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | For motherboard with on-board Broadcom 5702 LAN chipset • Add support Broadcom 5705 Lan chip • Package: v667, WHQL Pass • Driver version: 6.34.0.0 Note: check first your motherboard broadcom chipset version |
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| Type | On-Board LAN Drivers | Release Date | 2003-03-18 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | 570249.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Remove for MS-6592 AUX/Mono IN item. • Driver version: 5.12.1.642 |
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| Type | On-Board Audio Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-09 |
| OS | Win 2000 | ||
| Download | cm452k.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Remove for MS-6592 AUX/Mono IN item. • Driver version: 5.12.1.642 |
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| Type | On-Board Audio Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-09 |
| OS | Win 98 | ||
| Download | cm45se.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Remove for MS-6592 AUX/Mono IN item. • Driver version: 5.12.1.642 |
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| Type | On-Board Audio Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-09 |
| OS | Win Me | ||
| Download | cm45me.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Remove for MS-6592 AUX/Mono IN item. • Driver version: 5.12.1.642 |
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| Type | On-Board Audio Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-09 |
| OS | Win NT | ||
| Download | cm0230nt.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Remove for MS-6592 AUX/Mono IN item. • Driver version: 5.12.1.642 |
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| Type | On-Board Audio Drivers | Release Date | 2002-11-09 |
| OS | XP 32 | ||
| Download | cm45xp.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | VIA SATA RAID driver 1. Extract the file in the RAID folder and Copy all files to the floppy. 2. Press F6 to install driver through the floppy when booting and loading RAID function. |
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| Type | On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers | Release Date | 2006-09-15 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000 | ||
| Download | VIA_VT8237_SATARAID_Floppy.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | VIA SATA RAID driver 1. Extract the file in the RAID folder and Copy all files to the floppy. 2. Press F6 to install driver through the floppy when booting and loading RAID function. |
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| Type | On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers | Release Date | 2006-09-15 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | VIA_VT8237_SATARAID_Floppy64.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • WHQL Pass for WinXP / Win2000 / Windows Server 2003 • Driver version: 1.00.1.29 |
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| Type | On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers | Release Date | 2003-07-16 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | PDC20376_UT.zip | File Size | 0 MB |
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| Description | • Fix MS-6565 v2.0 test S3 200 times fail issue • Driver version: 1.0.0.19 |
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| Type | On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers | Release Date | 2003-01-29 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | sata48N.exe | File Size | 0 MB |
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The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.|
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| Description | The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: • monitor CPU & system temperatures • monitor fan speed(s) • monitor system voltage • monitor chassis intrusion |
Version | 4.1.2.5 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2007-05-08 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | PCAlert4_MB.zip | File Size | 2.39 MB |
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| Description | The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: • monitor CPU & system temperatures • monitor fan speed(s) • monitor system voltage • monitor chassis intrusion |
Version | 4.1.2.5 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2007-05-08 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | PCAlert4_MB.zip | File Size | 2.39 MB |
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| Description | • Add version information for Live Update • AP Version: 4.1.58.0 |
Version | 4.1.58.0 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2005-10-26 |
| OS | XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95 | ||
| Download | FuzzyLogic.zip | File Size | 4.14 MB |
| Note | Fuzzy Logic 4 & PC Alert III/4 can\'t be run at the same time. | ||
MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.
An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.| Language | File Size | Download | Release Date | |
| 1.0 | Multi-Language | 0.18 MB | RAID_Floppy.zip | 2006-06-15 |
| 1.2 | English | 5.59 MB | E6590v1.2.zip | 2004-05-04 |
| 1.2 | German | 4.27 MB | G6590v1.2.exe | 2002-11-01 |
| 1.0 | Traditional Chinese | 5.84 MB | C6590v1.0.exe | 2002-09-19 |
| 1.0 | French | 4.14 MB | F6590v1.0.exe | 2002-09-19 |
| 1.0 | Japanese | 5.57 MB | J6590v1.0.exe | 2002-09-19 |
| Marketing Name |
KT4 Ultra
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| Model Name |
6590
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| PCB Version |
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| BIOS Version |
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FSB
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Spitfire (0.18u) 100/200MHz FSB
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| Duron 600 |
100
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| Duron 650 |
100
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6.5
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OK
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| Duron 700 |
100
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7
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OK
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| Duron 750 |
100
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7.5
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OK
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| Duron 800 |
100
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8
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OK
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| Duron 850 |
100
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8.5
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OK
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| Duron 900 |
100
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9
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OK
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| Duron 950 |
100
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9.5
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OK
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| Duron 1G |
100
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10
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OK
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Morgan (0.18u) 100/200MHz FSB
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| Duron 900 |
100
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9
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OK
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| Duron 950 |
100
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9.5
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OK
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| Duron 1G |
100
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10
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OK
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| Duron 1.1G |
100
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11
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OK
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| Duron 1.2G |
100
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12
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OK
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| Duron 1.3G |
100
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13
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OK
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| Thunderbird (0.18um) 100(133)/200(266)MHz FSB | |||
| Athlon (Thunderbird) 650 |
100
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6.5
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 700 |
100
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7
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 750 |
100
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7.5
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 800 |
100
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8
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 850 |
100
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8.5
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 900 |
100
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9
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 950 |
100
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1G |
100
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10
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1G |
133
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.1G |
100
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11
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.13G |
133
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.2G |
100
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12
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.2G |
133
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9
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.3G |
100
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13
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.33G |
133
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10
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.4G |
100
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14
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OK
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| Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.4G |
133
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10.5
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| Palomino (0.18u) 133/266MHz FSB | |||
| AthlonXP 1500+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1600+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1700+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1800+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1900+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2000+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2100+ |
133
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| Thoroughbred (0.13u) 133/266MHz FSB | |||
| AthlonXP 1700+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1800+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 1900+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2000+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2100+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2200+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2400+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2600+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| Thoroughbred (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB | |||
| AthlonXP 2600+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2700+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| Thorton (0.13u) 133/266MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache | |||
| AthlonXP 2000+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2200+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2400+ |
133
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Auto
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OK
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| Thorton (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache | |||
| AthlonXP 2600+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| Barton (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache | |||
| AthlonXP 2500+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 2800+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| AthlonXP 3000+ |
166
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Auto
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OK
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| Release Date | Title |
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| Wed, 29 Dec 2004 | Where can I find the KT4 Ultra (MS-6590) BIOS?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | Can KT4A Ultra (MS-6590) support AMD XP CPU thermal diode?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | Why KT4A Ultra (MS-6590) cannot detect my AMD XP CPU properly?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | Where can I find the manual for KT4A Ultra (MS-6590)?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | How can I disable the on-board S-ATA controller?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | How can I disable the on-board LAN controller?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | How can I disable the on-board 1394 controller?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | How many HDD can I connect to IDE3?<br /> |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | What is the pin definition of front USB connector JUSB1? |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2003 | Where can I find the KT4A Ultra (MS-6590) BIOS?<br /> |
| Common FAQ | |