Frequently Asked Questions
      

BIOS
   arrowWhat are the beep codes for this motherboard?
   arrowHow do I recover the BIOS from a corrupted flash on the MSI motherboard?
   arrowHow do I clear the BIOS password?
   arrowHow do I clear the non-volatile RAM (NVRAM)?
   arrowAfter clearing the BIOS Setup Utility or setting the defaults in it, why does the computer not start to the CD-ROM drive any longer?
   arrowWhy am I unable to get the F1 or TAB keys to work when starting or restarting the computer?

Case/Chassis
   arrowWhy is the power LED blinking green or amber on the front of the computer?
   arrowWhy is the power LED amber when the computer is reconnected to a power source?

How To
   arrowHow can I upgrade my USB 1.0 or 1.1 port to USB 2.0?

Memory
   arrowWhy does my computer report having 1 megabyte (MB) less of RAM in Windows than I purchased?

Modem
   arrowHow does AOL recognize the modem?
   arrowWhat are the AT command sets for the integrated Conexant modem?

Motherboard
   arrowCan I upgrade the operating system software on my Gateway motherboard?

Mouse
   arrowWhat do I do when my mouse and keyboard are not detected in normal mode or safe mode?

Software
   arrowWhy does Nerf ArenaBlast play poorly when using Direct 3D Support as the 3D video device?

Sound
   arrowAre there Sound, video and game controller devices that are only visible in Device Manager when in Windows 98 SE Safe Mode or Windows Me Safe Mode?
   arrowI have no sound. How can I quickly check if digital output is enabled or disabled?
   arrowWhy do I not have sound from my analog speakers?
   arrowAfter formatting and reloading the computer using the System Restoration CD or through a manual load, the CD volume is really low. Why?

Technical
   arrowWhat are some examples of how S.M.A.R.T. works?
   arrowMicrosoft's PC 97 initiative explained
   arrowWhat is Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)?
   arrowWhat is the ATX form factor?
   arrowWhat are the differences between SDRAM and DRAM?
   arrowWhere can I find information about Desktop Management Interface (DMI)?
   arrowDMA channels
   arrowInterrupt Request (IRQ) Resources

Terminology
   arrowWhat is S.M.A.R.T. technology?

Video/Display
   arrowWhat changes are made in the BIOS Setup Utility to install a PCI video card?
   arrowWhat are the support resolutions for the integrated video solution?
   arrowHow much video memory do I have with my integrated Intel 82810 or 82815 Graphics Chipset?