MSI KT4V-L Mainboard

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This page is about my MSI KT4V-L (MS-6712) mainboard. I provide this information for you to use as a reference point. I’m not guaranteeing anything here. The information posted is for the average user. I am an average user. I am NOT into overclocking. I am trying to....and have achieved.... rock-solid system stability. If you have any questions I'll try my best to help. This is the first system I have built from the ground up. My knowledge is limited though.... If you have any recommendations you would like to share I'd appreciate it. You can email me here:	How to assemble a KT4V from the ground up My KT4V-L Bios settings Problems & Solutions Photo Section KT4V-L FAQs
	SOLVE YOUR KT4V-L / CPU HEAT PROBLEM (start here)

MY NEW CREATION: A NEW MSI K9N DIAMOND SYSTEM!

My Computer is made up of the following components

BIOS & SYSTEM DRIVERS INSTALLED

Born-On Date: 19 December 2002
Last Problem Date: 23 January 2003

This system has been run nearly every day for over 6 years and counting. Aside from my initial heat problems which were resolved its been a rock-solid machine and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MSI!

MSI KT4V-L (MS 6712-02) Mainboard

VIA VT6103 LAN Controller

Verizon FiOS (5Mbps/2Mbps)

RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio

USB 2.0 Controller/6 USB Ports

After my PC was up and running (stable) I uninstalled the D-Bracket, opting instead to have 6 available USB ports (4 in back/2 in front). Never had any problems.

CPU AMD XP 2100+ CPU @ 1.73 GHz (Palamino 0.18) Socket 462
DDR DIMM Slot 1 256MB Kingston PC2100 CL2.5 DDR RAM
DDR DIMM Slot 2 256MB Kingston PC2100 CL2.5 DDR RAM
DDR DIMM Slot 3 512MB Kingston PC2700 CL2.5 DDR RAM

I wanted to add more RAM to my system but could not find PC2100; I had to go with PC2700. Due to the RAM speed mix I know the system will run at 2100.

IDE-1 Master Western Digital 40GB 8MB cache 7200 RPM HDD (NTFS)
IDE-1 Slave Sony 16x DVD (DDU 1621)
IDE-2 Master LITEON 52x32x52 CD-RW
IDE-2 Slave Western Digital 120GB 7200 RPM HDD (NTFS)
AGP MSI FX5200 8X128MB DDR
PCI-1 Open
PCI-2 SuperaMax 56i modem
PCI-3 Open
PCI-4 Sil 3112A SATALink PCI Host Controller
- Slot 1: Open (moved to new PC)
- Slot 2: Open
PCI-5 Open
PCI-6 Open
CNR Open

Windows XP Home 2002 w/SP2
Thermaltake Highest Performance SMART & SILENT VOLCANO 9 Cooler
Antec Reference Silver Thermal Compound
350W Enermax Neon/Window (CS-3051L) S3A ATX case
5 80mm fans
Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse USB
Samsung 19-inch 913T monitor Analog
Current temps in PCAlert4 (Bios indicate about 4c lower):

	CPU HALT Command in Bios
	Disabled	Enabled
CPU Idle	36c	-
System	30c	-

OTHER STUFF

Designed for WIN XP

MS Windows XP