Micro Star Computer Computer Hardware G52 73601X1 User Manual

P35 Neo/ G33 Neo series  
MS-7360 (V1.X) Mainboard  
G52-73601X1  
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Safety Instructions  
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.  
2. Keep this Users Manual for future reference.  
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.  
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.  
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-  
ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.  
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-  
fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.  
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place  
anything over the power cord.  
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.  
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.  
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical  
shock.  
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service  
personnel:  
The power cord or plug is damaged.  
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.  
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.  
The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to  
Users Manual.  
The equipment has dropped and damaged.  
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.  
12. DONOT LEAVETHIS EQUIPMENT INANENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,STOR-  
AGE TEMPERATUREABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.  
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed  
below.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Notice 1  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.  
Notice 2  
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to  
comply with the emission limits.  
VOIR LANOTICEDINSTALLATIONAVANTDE RACCORDERAU RESEAU.  
Micro-Star International  
MS-7360  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement  
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CONTENTS  
Copyright Notice ..............................................................................................................ii  
Trademarks .......................................................................................................................ii  
Revision History ..............................................................................................................ii  
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................ii  
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iii  
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv  
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement.................................... v  
Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................................................... 1-1  
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2  
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................ 1-4  
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-5  
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ................................................................................... 2-1  
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2  
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3  
Memory................................................................................................................. 2-7  
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9  
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-12  
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14  
Jumper................................................................................................................ 2-19  
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-20  
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 3-1  
Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2  
The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-4  
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-6  
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-9  
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................3-11  
Power Management Setup ............................................................................... 3-13  
PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................... 3-16  
H/W Monitor ........................................................................................................ 3-18  
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................... 3-19  
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 3-23  
BIOS Setting Password..................................................................................... 3-24  
Appendix A Dual Core Center .............................................................................A-1  
Activating Dual Core Center ...............................................................................A-2  
Main ......................................................................................................................A-3  
DOT(Dynamic Over Clocking) .............................................................................A-5  
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Clock .....................................................................................................................A-6  
Voltage .................................................................................................................A-7  
FAN Speed ...........................................................................................................A-8  
Temperature .........................................................................................................A-9  
User Profile ........................................................................................................A-10  
Appendix B Realtek ALC888 Audio ..................................................................... B-1  
Installing the Realtek Audio Driver ...................................................................... B-2  
Software Configuration ...................................................................................... B-4  
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................ B-19  
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Getting Started  
Chapter 1  
Getting Started  
Thank you for choosing the P35 Neo/ G33 Neo Series  
(MS-7360 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P35 Neo/ G33 Neo  
Series mainboards are based on Intel® P35/G33 & ICH9/  
ICH9R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed  
to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad,  
Core 2 Duo, Pentium and Celeron processor, the P35  
Neo/ G33 Neo Series deliver a high performance and  
professional desktop platform solution.  
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MS-7360 Mainboard  
Mainboard Specifications  
Processor Support  
- Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium and  
Celeron in the LGA775 package  
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.  
com.tw/cpusupport.htm)  
Supported FSB  
- 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz  
Chipset  
- North Bridge: Intel® P35/ G33 (optional)  
- South Bridge: Intel® ICH9/ ICH9R (optional)  
Memory Support  
- DDR2 667/800 SDRAM (240pin/ non-ECC)  
- 4 DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max)  
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/  
/www.msi.com.tw/testreport.htm)  
LAN  
- Supports Giga LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek  
RTL8111B  
IEEE 1394(optional)  
- Chip integrated by VIA VT6308  
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps  
Audio  
- Controlled by Realtek ALC888  
- Supports 7.1 channels audio out  
- Compliant with Azalia Spec  
IDE  
- 1 IDE port controlled by Marvell 88SE6111  
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133, PIO & Bus Master operation  
mode  
SATA  
- 4 SATA ports (SATA1~4) are controlled by ICH9  
- 6 SATA ports (SATA1~6) are controlled by ICH9R  
- SATA 7 is controlled by Marvell 88SE6111 (optional)  
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s  
RAID  
- SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD mode (for ICH9R  
only)  
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Getting Started  
Floppy  
- 1 floppy port  
- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB  
Connectors  
Back panel  
- 1 PS/2 mouse port  
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port  
- 1 Parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode  
- 1 serial port (COM1)  
- 1 VGA port (for G33 Neo series only)  
- 1 IEEE1394 port (optional)  
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports  
- 1 LAN jack  
- 6 audio jacks  
On-Board Pinheaders  
- 4 USB 2.0 pinheaders  
- 1 IEEE1394 pinheader (optional)  
- 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader  
- 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader  
- 1 CD-In pinheader  
- 1 SPDIF-out pinheader  
Slots  
- 1 PCI Express x 16 slot  
- 3 PCI Express x 1 slots  
- 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface  
Form Factor  
- ATX (30.5 cm X 22.0 cm)  
Mounting  
- 6 mounting holes  
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Mainboard Layout  
CPUFAN1  
Top : mouse  
Bottom:  
keyboard  
JPW1  
Top :  
Parallel Port  
Bottom:  
COM portA  
VGA port  
(optional)  
(optional)  
Top:1394  
Bottom: USB ports  
Intel  
P35/ G33  
Top: LAN Jack  
Bottom: USB ports  
T:Line-In  
M:Line-Out  
B:Mic  
T:RS-Out  
M:CS-Out  
B:SS-Out  
PCI_E1  
PCI_E2  
I/O  
Chip  
PCI_E3  
PCI_E4  
Intel ICH9/  
ICH9R (optional)  
JCI1  
JBAT1  
CD_IN1  
Codec  
BATT  
+
PCI 1  
JUSB2  
JUSB4  
VIA  
VT3608P  
(optional)  
JUSB3  
JUSB1  
PCI 2  
JSPD1  
J1394_1  
(optional)  
JAUD1  
FDD1  
JFP2  
JFP1  
P35 Neo/ G33 NeoSeries  
(MS-7360 v1.X) ATX Mainboard  
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Packing Checklist  
Standard Cable for  
MSI Driver/Utility CD  
IDE Devices (Optional)  
MSI motherboard  
USB Bracket (Optional)  
SATA Cable  
Power Cable  
Back IO Shield  
1394 Bracket (Optional)  
Users Guide  
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the  
product you purchased.  
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Hardware Setup  
Chapter 2  
Hardware Setup  
This chapter provides you with the information about  
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,  
be careful in holding the components and follow the  
installation procedures. For some components, if you  
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not  
work properly.  
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer  
components. Static electricity may damage the  
components.  
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Quick Components Guide  
SYSFAN2,  
CPU, p.2-3  
DDRII DIMMs, p.2-7  
p.2-14  
JPW1,  
p.2-9  
CPUFAN1,  
p.2-14  
Back Panel  
I/O, p.2-10  
IDE1, p.2-12  
JPWR3, p.2-9  
PCI Express  
slots, p.2-20  
SYSFAN1,  
p.2-14  
JBAT1,  
SATA1~7,  
p.2-13  
p.2-19  
CD_IN1,  
JUSB1~4,  
p.2-14  
p.2-16  
PCI Slots,  
p.2-20  
JFP1, p.2-18  
JFP2, p.2-18  
JSPD1, p.2-17  
J1394_1, p.2-17  
JCI1, p.2-14  
JAUD1, p.2-15  
FDD1, p.2-12  
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Hardware Setup  
CPU (Central Processing Unit)  
This mainboard supports Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium  
and Celeron processor in LGA 775 package. When you are installing the CPU, make  
sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU  
cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information  
Important  
Overheating  
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure  
the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make  
sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between  
the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.  
Replaceing the CPU  
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the  
power supplys power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety  
of CPU.  
Overclocking  
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make  
sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while  
doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is  
not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused  
by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.  
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU  
The pin-pad side of LGA 775  
CPU.  
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.  
Remember to apply some ther-  
mal paste on it for better heat  
dispersion.  
Alignment Key  
Alignment Key  
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator  
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator  
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CPU & Cooler Installation  
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on  
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal  
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.  
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will  
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.  
1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap  
on it to protect the contact from  
damage. Before you install the CPU,  
always cover it to protect the socket  
pin.  
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge  
side (as the arrow shows).  
4. Open the load lever.  
3. The pins of socket reveal.  
Important  
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.  
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.  
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.  
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5. Lift the load lever up and open the  
load plate.  
6. After confirming the CPU direction  
for correct mating, put down the  
CPU in the socket housing frame.  
Be sure to grasp on the edge of  
the CPU base. Note that the align-  
ment keys are matched.  
alignment  
key  
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is  
seated well into the socket. If not,  
take out the CPU with pure vertical  
motion and reinstall.  
8. Cover the load plate onto the  
package.  
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9. Press down the load lever lightly  
onto the load plate, and then se-  
cure the lever with the hook under  
retention tab.  
10. Align the holes on the mainboard  
with the heatsink. Push down the  
cooler until its four clips get  
wedged into the holes of the  
mainboard.  
11. Press the four hooks down to fas-  
ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock-  
ing switch (refer to the correct di-  
rection marked on it) to lock the  
hooks.  
12. Turn over the mainboard to con-  
firm that the clip-ends are cor-  
rectly inserted.  
locking  
switch  
Important  
1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).  
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the  
plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.  
3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/  
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-  
ing on the model you purchase.  
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Memory  
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.  
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.  
tw/testreport.htm  
DDR2  
240-pin, 1.8V  
56x2=112 pin  
64x2=128 pin  
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule  
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two  
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system  
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under  
Dual-Channel mode.  
1
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1  
DIMM_B2  
2
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1  
DIMM_B2  
3
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1  
DIMM_B2  
Installed  
Empty  
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Installing Memory Modules  
1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right  
orientation.  
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the  
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.  
Important  
You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted  
in the DIMM slot.  
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.  
Notch  
Volt  
Important  
- DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2  
standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2  
memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.  
- In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the  
same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.  
- To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules  
into the DIMM1 first.  
- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be  
detected up to 7+GB (not full 4GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 2GB  
memory module.  
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Hardware Setup  
Power Supply  
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR3  
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.  
To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the  
power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are  
aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.  
pin 13  
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If youd like  
to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power sup-  
ply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).  
There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid  
wrong installation.  
pin 12  
Pin Definition  
24  
12  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
GND  
+5V  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
+3.3V  
-12V  
3
GND  
PS-ON#  
GND  
GND  
GND  
Res  
4
JPWR3  
5
GND  
+5V  
6
7
GND  
PWROK  
5VSB  
+12V  
+12V  
+3.3V  
8
9
+5V  
10  
11  
12  
+5V  
+5V  
1
3  
GND  
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1  
This 12V power connector JPW1 is used to provide power to the CPU.  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
3
1
4
2
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
12V  
JPW1  
12V  
Important  
1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power sup-  
plies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.  
2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system  
stability.  
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Back Panel  
Parallel Port  
(optional)  
1394 Port  
LAN  
Mouse  
Line-In RS-Out  
Line-Out CS-Out  
Mic SS-Out  
USB Ports  
Keyboard  
VGA Port  
(optional)  
Serial Port  
Mouse/Keyboard Connector  
The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.  
Parallel Port Connector  
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)  
and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.  
Serial Port  
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16  
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the  
connector.  
VGA Port (for G33 Neo Series)  
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.  
1394 Port (optional)  
The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.  
USB Port  
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,  
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.  
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack  
ActivityIndicator  
LinkIndicator  
The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection  
to single Local Area Network (LAN). You  
can connect a network cable to it.  
LED Color  
LED State  
condition  
Off  
LAN link is notestablished.  
LAN linkis established.  
Left  
Orange  
On(steady state)  
On (brighter & pulsing)The computeris communicating withanother computer onthe LAN.  
Green  
Off  
On  
On  
10 Mbit/sec datarate is selected.  
100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.  
1000 Mbit/sec datarate is selected.  
Right  
Orange  
Audio Ports  
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color  
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.  
Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other  
audio devices.  
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.  
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.  
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.  
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.  
SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.  
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Connectors  
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1  
This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.  
FDD1  
IDE Connector: IDE1  
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.  
IDE1  
Important  
If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the  
drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE  
devices documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting  
instructions.  
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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4/ SATA5/  
SATA6/ SATA7 (SATA5 & SATA6 are for ICH9R only, SATA7 is con-  
trolled by Marvell 88SE6111)  
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con-  
nect to one Serial ATA device.  
SATA7  
(optional)  
SATA6 SATA4 SATA2  
SATA5 SATA3 SATA1  
*SATA5 & SATA6 are for ICH9R only.  
Important  
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,  
data loss may occur during transmission.  
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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2  
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting  
the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should  
be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.  
If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a  
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.  
SENSOR  
+12V  
SENSOR  
+12V  
GND  
GND  
SYSFAN1  
SYSFAN2  
C PUFAN1  
Important  
1. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processors official website  
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.  
2. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for  
CPUFAN1.  
3. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can setup it in H/W Monitor of BIOS  
Setup. You can install Dual Core Center utility that will automatically  
control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.  
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1  
This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the  
switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning mes-  
sage on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the  
record.  
2
1
GND  
CINTRU  
JCI1  
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1  
This connector is provided for external audio input.  
CD_IN1  
R
L
GND  
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Hardware Setup  
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1  
This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with  
Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  
9
10  
1
2
JAUD1  
HD Audio Pin Definition  
DESCRIPTION  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
MIC_L  
Microphone -Left channel  
GND  
Ground  
MIC_R  
Microphone - Right channel  
PRESENCE#  
Activelowsignal-signalsBIOSthataHighDefinitionAudiodongle  
is connected to the analogheader. PRESENCE# = 0 when a  
HighDefinition Audio dongle is connected  
Analog Port - Right channel  
5
6
7
LINEout_R  
MIC_JD  
Jack detectionreturn from front panelmicrophone JACK1  
Jackdetectionsenselinefrom theHighDefinitionAudioCODEC  
jackdetectionresistornetwork  
Front_JD  
8
NC  
No control  
9
LINEout_L  
LINEout_JD  
Analog Port - Left channel  
10  
Jack detectionreturn from frontpanel JACK2  
AC97 Audio Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
MIC  
Microphoneinput signal  
GND  
Ground  
MIC_PWR  
NC  
Microphonepower  
No Control  
LINEout_R  
NC  
Right channel audio signal to front panel  
No Control  
NC  
No Control  
Key  
No pin  
LINEout_L  
NC  
Left channel audio signal to front panel  
No Control  
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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 / JUSB4  
This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-  
necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,  
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
1
SIGNAL  
VCC  
PIN  
2
SIGNAL  
VCC  
9
1
10  
2
3
USB0-  
4
USB1-  
USB1+  
GND  
5
USB0+  
GND  
6
7
8
JUSB1/2/3/4  
9
Key(no pin)  
10  
USBOC  
USB 2.0 Bracket  
(Optional)  
Important  
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid  
possible damage.  
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S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional)  
This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)  
interface for digital audio transmission.  
SPDIF-out  
VCC  
GND  
JSPD1  
S/PDIF Bracket (Optional)  
IEEE1394 Connector:J1394_1 (Optional)  
This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394  
bracket.  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
1
SIGNAL  
TPA+  
PIN  
2
SIGNAL  
TPA-  
10  
9
2
1
3
Ground  
4
Ground  
TPB-  
J1394_1  
5
TPB+  
6
7
Cablepower  
Key(no pin)  
8
Cablepower  
Ground  
9
10  
IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)  
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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2  
These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.  
The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  
Power Power  
LED  
Switch  
+
-
2
1
10  
9
JFP1  
-
+
-
+
HDD  
LED  
Reset  
Switch  
JFP1 Pin Definition  
DESCRIPTION  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HD_LED +  
FPPWR/SLP  
HD_LED -  
Hard disk LED pull-up  
MSG LED pull-up  
Harddisk activeLED  
FPPWR/SLP  
RST_SW -  
PWR_SW-  
RST_SW +  
PWR_SW+  
RSVD_DNU  
MSG LED pull-up  
Reset Switch low reference pull-down toGND  
Power Switchhighreferencepull-down toGND  
Reset Switchhigh reference pull-up  
PowerSwitch lowreference pull-up  
Reserved. Donot use.  
Speaker  
-
+
-
+
2
1
8
7
JFP2  
Power  
LED  
JFP2 Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND  
SPK-  
SLED  
BUZ+  
PLED  
BUZ-  
NC  
Ground  
Speaker-  
SuspendLED  
Buzzer+  
PowerLED  
Buzzer-  
Noconnection  
Speaker+  
SPK+  
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Jumpers  
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1  
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to  
keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can auto-  
matically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,  
set the jumper to clear data.  
1
3
1
3
JBAT1  
1
Keep Data  
Clear Data  
Important  
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return  
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will  
damage the mainboard.  
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Slots  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot  
The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.  
The PCI Express x 16 supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate.  
The PCI Express x 8 supports up to 2.0 GB/s transfer rate.  
The PCI Express x 4 supports up to 1.0 GB/s transfer rate.  
The PCI Express x 1 supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.  
PCI Express x16 Slot  
PCI Express x1 Slot  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot  
The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that  
comply with PCI specifications.  
32-bit PCI Slot  
Important  
1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the  
power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion  
card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the ex  
pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.  
2. The mainboard supports SLI technology with two PCI Express X 16 slots.  
PCI Interrupt Request Routing  
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines  
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ  
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:  
Order 1  
INT Y#  
INT Z#  
Order 2  
INT Z#  
INTW#  
Order 3  
INTW#  
INT X#  
Order 4  
INT X#  
INT Y#  
PCI Slot 1  
PCI Slot 2  
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BIOS Setup  
Chapter 3  
BIOS Setup  
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup  
program and allows you to configure the system for  
optimum use.  
You may need to run the Setup program when:  
² An error message appears on the screen during the  
system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.  
² You want to change the default settings for cus-  
tomized features.  
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Entering Setup  
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.  
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.  
Press DEL to enter SETUP  
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,  
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may  
also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.  
Important  
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under  
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrip-  
tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for  
reference only.  
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS  
version. It is usually in the format:  
A7360IMS V1.0 032407 where:  
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P =  
PHOENIX.  
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.  
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA.  
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.  
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.  
032407 refers to the date this BIOS was released.  
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Control Keys  
<>  
<¯ >  
Move to the previous item  
Move to the next item  
<¬ >  
<® >  
<Enter>  
<Esc>  
Move to the item in the left hand  
Move to the item in the right hand  
Select the item  
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a  
submenu  
<+/PU>  
<-/PD>  
<F6>  
Increase the numeric value or make changes  
Decrease the numeric value or make changes  
Load Optimized Defaults  
<F8>  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
<F10>  
Save all the CMOS changes and exit  
Getting Help  
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.  
Main Menu  
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the  
arrow keys ( • ¯ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup  
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Sub-Menu  
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right  
view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a  
sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu  
contains additional options for a field parameter. You  
can use arrow keys ( • ¯ ) to highlight the field and  
press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter  
values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the  
main menu, just press the <Esc >.  
General Help <F1>  
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen  
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys  
to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the  
Help screen.  
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The Main Menu  
Standard CMOS Features  
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.  
Integrated Peripherals  
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.  
Power Management Setup  
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.  
PNP/PCI Configurations  
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.  
H/W Monitor  
This entry shows your PC health status.  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking.  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system  
performance.  
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Load Optimized Defaults  
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-  
cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.  
BIOS Setting Password  
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all changes and exit setup.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use  
the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select  
the value you want in each item.  
Date (MM:DD:YY)  
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).  
The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.  
day  
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by  
BIOS. Read-only.  
month  
date  
year  
The month from Jan. through Dec.  
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.  
The year can be adjusted by users.  
Time (HH:MM:SS)  
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The  
time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.  
SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4 / SATA5 / SATA6  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.  
Device  
It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector.  
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LBA/Large Mode  
This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA  
mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA  
mode disabled.  
DMA Mode  
Select DMA Mode.  
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.  
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting  
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T. is a utility that monitors  
your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to  
move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard  
disk becomes offline.  
Important  
SATA1~6 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA con-  
nector on the mainboard.  
Due to the IDE1 & SATA7 is controlled by Marvell 88SE6111, the BIOS will  
not detect the IDE & SATA device and will not show the status.  
Floppy A  
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options:  
[None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.].  
System Information  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.  
This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your  
system (read only).  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
Boot Sector Protection  
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or  
computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOSdata cannot be changed when attempt-  
ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, youll  
need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.  
You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable  
it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immedi-  
ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses.  
Full Screen LOGO Display  
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.  
Shows the POST messages at boot.  
Quick Booting  
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will  
skip some check items.  
Boot Up Num-Lock LED  
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to  
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]  
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.  
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IOAPIC Function  
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt  
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in  
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.  
MPS Table Version  
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to  
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by  
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your  
operating system.  
CPU Feature  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
Execute Disable Bit  
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious  
"buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.  
This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where  
application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm  
attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution,  
preventing damage or worm propagation.  
Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3  
The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor  
to older operating systems.  
Chipset Feature  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
HPET  
The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.  
You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the  
various ACPI methods.  
VGA Share Memory Size  
The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the  
exact memory size shared to the VGA card.  
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Boot Sequence  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device  
The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS  
attempts to load the disk operating system.  
Boot From Other Device  
Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. if  
the system fails to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device.  
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Integrated Peripherals  
USB Controller  
This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.  
USB Device Legacy Support  
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system.  
Onboard LAN Controller  
This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller.  
LAN Option ROM  
This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller.  
Onboard IEEE1394 Controller  
This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller.  
HW/AC97/HD Audio Controller  
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller.  
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On-Chip ATA Devices  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for  
reading/ writing to IDE drives.  
On-Chip SATA Controller  
This setting is used to specify the operating mode for SATA devices.  
I/O Devices  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
COM Port 1  
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port.  
Parallel Port  
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides  
Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:  
[3BC]  
[278]  
[378]  
Line Printer port 0  
Line Printer port 2  
Line Printer port 1  
Parallel Port Mode  
[Normal]  
[EPP]  
[ECP]  
Stardand Parallel Port  
Enhanced Parallel Port  
Extended Capability Port  
[Bi-Directional] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port  
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose  
[Normal]. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously,  
choose [EPP]. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP  
mode only. Choosing [Bi-Direction] will allow the onboard parallel port to support  
both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.  
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Power Management Setup  
Important  
S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your  
BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.  
ACPI Function  
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management  
Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/  
XP, select [Enabled].  
ACPI Standby State  
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating  
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP , you can choose to enter the  
Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Set-  
tings are:  
[S1]  
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no  
system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main-  
tains all system context.  
[S3]  
The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in  
formation of system configuration and open applications/files  
is saved to main memory that remains powered while most  
other hardware components turn off to save energy. The  
information stored in memory will be used to restore the sys-  
tem when a wake upevent occurs.  
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Re-Call VGA BIOS From S3  
When ACPI Standby State is set to [S3], users can select the options in this field.  
Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initialize the VGA card when  
system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is short-  
ened when you disable the function, but system will need an VGA driver to initialize  
the VGA card. Therefore, if the VGA driver of the card does not support the initializa-  
tion feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3.  
Suspend Time Out (Minute)  
If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all  
devices except CPU will be shut off.  
Power Button Function  
This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:  
[Power Off]  
[Suspend]  
The power button functions as normal power off button.  
When you press the power button, the computer enters the  
suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more  
than four seconds, the computer is turned off.  
Restore On AC Power Loss  
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt  
occurs. Settings are:  
[Off]  
[On]  
[Last State]  
Always leaves the computer in the power off state.  
Always leaves the computer in the power on state.  
Restores the system to the status before power failure  
or interrupt occurred.  
Wakeup Event Setup  
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.  
Resume From S3 By USB Device  
The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3  
(Suspend to RAM) sleep state.  
Resume From S3 by PS/2 Keybo  
This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power  
saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard is detected.  
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Resume From S3 by PS/2 Mouse  
This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power  
saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.  
Resume by PCI Device (PME#)  
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the  
power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).  
Resume by PCI-E Device  
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the  
power saving modes through any event on PCI Express device.  
Resume by RTC Alarm  
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a  
scheduled time/date.  
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PNP/PCI Configurations  
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.  
PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to  
operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with  
its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is  
strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the  
default settings.  
Primary Graphics Adapter  
This setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter.  
PCI Latency Timer  
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes  
over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a  
longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,  
you should set the item to higher values.  
PCI Slot 1/ 2 IRQ  
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot.  
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IRQ Resource Setup  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.  
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15  
These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used.  
The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of avail-  
able IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The  
available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must  
be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve  
the IRQ by assigning an [Reserved] setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by  
AMIBIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O are configured as [Available]. If all IRQs  
are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are allocated to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9  
will still be available for PCI and PnP devices.  
Important  
IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices.  
When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating system, it sig-  
nals this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, when the  
operating system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the  
service required by the I/O device.  
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H/W Monitor  
Chassis Intrusion  
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status  
and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning  
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to  
[Enabled] later.  
CPU Smart FAN Target  
The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed  
automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range.  
You can select a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to  
the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections  
to speed up for cooling down automaticlly.  
CPU Fan Tolerance Value  
When a particular temperature setting is selected for the previous item, CPU  
Smart Fan Target, a temperature tolerance value between 1 to 5 can be  
adjusted here.  
---- PC Health Status ----  
CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1/ SYS FAN2 Speed, CPU  
Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 5VSB  
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/  
components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fansspeeds.  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
Important  
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.  
Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency  
These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.  
D.O.T Control  
D.O.T. (Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is the automatic overclocking function,  
included in the MSITMs 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. Settings are:  
[Disabled]  
[Private]  
Disable Dynamic Overclocking.  
1st level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 1%.  
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[Sergeant]  
[Captain]  
[Colonel]  
[General]  
[Commander]  
2nd level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 3%.  
3rd level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 5%.  
4th level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 7%.  
5th level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 10%.  
6th level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 15%.  
Important  
Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than  
manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user to make  
sure that your CPU can afford to overclocking regularly first. If you find the  
PC appears to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it's better to disable the  
Dynamic Overclocking or to lower the level of overclocking options. By the  
way, if you need to conduct overclocking manually, you also need to disable  
the Dynamic OverClocking first.  
Intel EIST  
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of  
the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This  
field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.  
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency  
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz).  
Advance DRAM Configuration  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD  
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)  
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings  
and the following related items to be determined by BIOS based on the configu-  
rations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the DRAM  
timings and the following related items manually.  
DRAM CAS# Latency  
This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles)  
before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.  
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DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay  
This field allows you to set the number of cycles for a timing delay between the  
CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from or  
refreshed. Fast speed offers faster performance while slow speed offers  
more stable performance.  
DRAM RAS# Precharge  
This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be  
allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its  
charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to  
retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the  
system.  
DRAM RAS# Activate to Prec  
This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be  
allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate  
its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may  
fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in  
the system.  
FSB/Memory Ratio  
This setting control the ratio of CPU FSB / DRAM Clock Ratio to enable the CPU &  
DRAM to run at different frequency combinations. Please note that the setting options  
vary according to the CPU FSB Clock preset.  
Adjust PCI-E Frequency  
This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).  
Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Clk  
This item is used to auto disable the DIMM/PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the  
system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DIMM/PCI slots to minimize the elec-  
tromagnetic interference (EMI).  
CPU Voltage  
This item allows you to increase the CPU voltage.  
Memory Voltage (V)  
Adjusting the memory voltage can increase the DDR speed.  
NB Voltage  
Adjust the North Bridge chipset voltage.  
SB I/O Power  
Adjust the South Bridge I/O voltage.  
SB Core Power  
Adjust the South Bridge core voltage.  
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VTT FSB Voltage  
This item allows you to set the FSB VTT voltage.  
Spread Spectrum Configuration CPU Spread Spectrum  
This setting is used to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum feature. When  
overclocking, always set it to [Disabled].  
Important  
1. 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 the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.  
2. The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced,  
and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread  
Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.  
3. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because  
even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which  
may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.  
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Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults  
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to  
the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default  
values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the  
mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for  
stable system performance.  
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:  
Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for the most stable,  
minimal system performance.  
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:  
Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal sys-  
tem performance.  
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BIOS Setting Password  
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:  
Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password  
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will  
be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You  
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.  
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the  
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once  
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without  
entering any password.  
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try  
to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your  
system configuration.  
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Appendix A  
Dual Core Center  
Dual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utility  
that MSI has spent much research and efforts to  
develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hard-  
ware status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card in  
windows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speed  
and temperature.  
Before you install the Dual CoreCenter, please make  
sure the system has meet the following requirements:  
1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron, AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron or  
compatible CPU with PCI Express slot.  
2. 256MB system memory.  
3. CD-ROM drive for software installation.  
4. Operation system: Windows XP.  
5. DotNet Frame Work 2.0  
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Activating Dual Core Center  
Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the  
setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Dual  
Core Center), it will have an icon  
in the system tray, a short cut icon on the  
desktop, and a short cut path in your Start-upmenu. You may double-click on each  
icon to enable Dual Core Center.  
short-cut icon in the system tray  
short-cut path in the start-up menu  
(path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->  
DualCoreCenter-->DualCoreCenter)  
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Dual Core Center  
Main  
Before using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI  
V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 or  
V060 graphics card can activate the full function of this utility. If you install a  
graphics card of other brand, only hardware status of the MSI mainboard would be  
available.  
Introduction:  
Click each button appearing above to enter sub-menu to make further configuration  
or to execute the function.  
M B  
Click MB button to read current CPU temperature, FSB and CPU clock of  
mainboard will show below.  
VGA  
Click VGA button to read current GPU temperature, GPU clock and memory  
clock of graphics card will show below.  
DOT  
Click DOT button to enable or disable the Dynamic Overclocking Technology.  
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AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool  
MSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settings  
had been set to optimal values to reach better performance in each  
environment. Click the button you need.  
Important  
Before clicking the AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence or Cool button, select Smooth  
mode or Sharp mode to decide whether you want the system to reach the  
optimal values smoothly or quickly.  
Sharp mode  
Smooth mode  
Clock  
In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the clocks of MB and graphics  
card.  
Voltage  
In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the voltages of MB and graphics  
card.  
FAN Speed  
In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the fan speeds of MB and  
graphics card.  
Temperature  
In this sub-menu, you can monitor the temperatures of MB and graphics card.  
User Profile  
In this sub-menu, you can set the values of clock, voltage and fan speed by  
your need and save them in a profile. You can save 3 profiles for further use.  
Important  
Click on the icon  
, the clock, voltage, fan, and temperature buttons will  
appear beside the icon.  
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DOT (Dynamic OverClocking)  
Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included in  
the MSITMs newly developed Dual CoreCenter Technology. It is designed to detect the  
loading of CPU/ GPU while running programs, and to over-clock automatically. When  
the motherboard detects that the loading of CPU is exceed the default threshold for a  
time, it will speed up the CPU and fan automatically to make the system run smoother  
and faster. When the graphics card detects that the loading of GPU is exceed the  
default threshold for a time, it will speed up the GPU, memory, fan and voltage  
automatically to make the system run smoother and faster. When the CPU/ GPU is  
temporarily suspending or staying in low loading balance, it will restore the default  
settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only  
when users' PC runs huge amount of data, like 3D games or video process, and the  
motherboard/ graphicd card need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance.  
There will be several selections when you click the DOT rate button (include increase  
rate  
and decrease  
rate buttons), to select the DOT level, then you have to  
to apply the DOT function.  
click the DOT button  
DOT FSB-UP  
Rate button  
DOT FSB-DOWN  
Rate button  
Important  
Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than  
manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user to make  
sure that your CPU can afford to overclock regularly first. If you find the PC  
appears to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it's better to lower the level of  
overclocking options. By the way, if you need to conduct overclocking  
manually, please do not to apply the DOT function.  
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Clock  
In the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock of  
mainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card) of your system. And you can  
select desired value for overclocking. There will be several items for you to select for  
overclocking after you click  
button. You can click the plus sign button  
to decrease the clock. And  
to increase the clock, or click the minus sign button  
finally, click the Apply button to apply the values adjusted. If you do not want to apply  
the adjustments, click the Cancel button to cancel. Or click the Default button to  
restore the default values.  
On the underside, it shows the graphs of the clocks. Only the curves of the item  
which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.  
Important  
In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the  
default profile, the Save button is not available.  
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Voltage  
In the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU  
I
voltage... etc.) of your system, and you can select desired value for overclocking. It  
will show several items to select for overclocking after you click the  
You can click the plus sign button to increase the voltage, or click the minus sign  
button to decrease. And finally, click the Apply button to apply the adjustments.  
button.  
If you do not want to apply the adjustments, click the Cancel button to cancel. Or click  
the Default button to restore the default values.  
On the underside, it shows the graphs of the voltages. Only the curves of the item  
which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.  
Important  
In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the  
default profile, the Save button is not available.  
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FAN Speed  
In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higher  
speed for better cooling effect. There are several sections for you to change the fan  
speed to a section after clicking  
button. Click the plus sign button  
to  
increase the fan speed to a section, or click the minus sign button  
Or click the Default button to restore the default values.  
to decrease.  
On the underside, it shows the graphs of the fan speed. Only the curves of the item  
which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.  
Important  
1. When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the  
CPU Smart FAN Targetitem in the BIOS.  
2. In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In  
the default profile, the Save button is not available.  
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Temperature  
In the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.  
On the underside, it shows the graphs of the temperatures. Only the curves of the  
item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.  
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User Profile  
In the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profile  
bar, and the next screen will appear.  
Here you can define the clock/ fan speed/ voltage by your need, click the  
button to choose a value quickly, or click the plus  
increase/ decrease the value.  
/ minus sign  
button to  
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Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperature  
exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message and  
shut down the system.  
Use the draw bar to set the minimal fan speed. When the fan speed is lower than the  
threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message.  
After setting all values you need, you can change the user profile name in the box  
then click the save button  
to save all changes in a profile.  
Finally, you can choose the user profile by click the button in the left side and click the  
Apply button to load the user profile.  
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Appendix B  
Realtek ALC888 Audio  
The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-  
multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan-  
nels of independent stereo sound output (multiple  
streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-  
Right channels.  
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Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver  
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly before  
you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations.  
Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating  
systems.  
Installation for Windows 2000/XP  
For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack4 or later before  
installing the driver. For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack1  
or later before installing the driver.  
The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look  
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.  
1. Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will auto-  
matically appear.  
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.  
Click here  
Important  
The HD Audio Configuration  
software utility is under continuous update  
to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in  
this section may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall  
be held for reference only.  
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3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.  
Click here  
4. Click Finish to restart the system.  
Select this  
option  
Click here  
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Software Configuration  
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio  
feature now. Click the audio icon  
from the system tray at the lower-right corner of  
the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the  
audio driver by clicking the Azalia HD Sound Effect Manager from the Control  
Panel.  
Double click  
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Sound Effect  
Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.  
Environment Simulation  
You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,  
totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound  
Manager also provides five popular settings Stone Corridor, Bathroom, Sewer  
pipe, Arenaand Audio Corridorfor quick enjoyment.  
You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.  
If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to  
save as an new one by using the Load EQ Settingand Save Presetbutton,  
click Reset EQ Settingbutton to use the default value, or click Delete EQ Set-  
tingbutton to remove a preset EQ setting.  
There are also other pre-set equalizer models for you to choose by clicking Others”  
under the Equalizer part.  
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Equalizer Selection  
Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred  
settings by utilizing this tool.  
10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz.  
Save  
Reset  
The settings are saved  
permanently for future  
use  
10 bands of equalizer  
would go back to the de-  
fault setting  
Enable / Disable  
Load  
To disable, you can tem-  
porarily stop the sound  
effect without losing the  
settings  
Whenever you would like to  
use preload settings, simply  
click this, the whole list will  
be shown for your selection.  
Delete  
To delete the pre-saved settings which are created from previous steps.  
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Frequently Used Equalizer Setting  
Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience  
at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal-  
izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.  
[How to Use It]  
Other than the buttons Pop” “Live” “Club& Rockshown on the page, to pull down  
the arrow in Others, you will find more optimized settings available to you.  
Karaoke Mode  
Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music you usually  
play, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to  
accommodate your range.  
1.Vocal Cancellation: Single click on Voice Cancellation, the vocal of the song would  
be eliminated, while the background music is still in place, and you can be that  
singer!  
2.Key Adjustment: Using Up / Down Arrowto find a key which better fits your vocal  
range.  
Raise the key  
Remove the  
human voice  
Lower the key  
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Mixer  
In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.  
1. Adjust Volume  
You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel.  
Important  
Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the  
jacks on the rear or front panel.  
2. Multi-Stream Function  
ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may  
play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the  
indicated real panel or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people are  
using the same computer together for different purposes.  
Click the  
button and the Mixer ToolBox menu will appear. Then check the Enable  
playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup.  
Important  
You have to plug the device into the jacks on the rear and front panel first  
before enable the multi-stream function.  
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When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows Media  
Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the  
default setting.  
Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio 2nd output from the scroll list  
first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use  
Winamp to play MP3 files). You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will  
come out from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel.  
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3. Playback control  
Playbackdevice  
Tool  
Mute  
This function is tolet you freely decidewhich ports to  
output the sound. And this is essential when multi-  
streamingplaybackenabled.  
-Realtek HD Audio Output  
-Realtek HD Audio2ndOutput  
Mute  
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute  
sound output.  
Tool  
- Show the following volume controls  
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.  
- Advanced controls  
- Enable playback multi-streaming  
With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via  
headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back  
panel) in play. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating  
simultaneously.  
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4. Recording control  
Recording device  
-Realtek HDA Primary input  
-Mic in at front panel (Green)  
Tool  
Mute  
Mute  
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute  
sound input.  
Tool  
- Show the following volume controls  
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.  
- Enable recording multi-streaming  
Important  
ALC888 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels  
simultaneously, frees you from mixing efforts. At any given period, you may  
choose 1 of the following 4 channels to record.  
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Audio I/O  
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.  
You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here.  
a. Headphone for the common headphone  
b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output  
c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output  
d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output  
e. 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output  
Speaker Configuration:  
1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack.  
2. Dialogue connected devicewill pop up for your selection. Please select the  
device you have plugged in.  
- If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon  
beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.  
- If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the  
correct jack.  
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Connector Settings  
Click  
to access connector settings.  
Disable front panel jack detection (option)  
Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel.  
Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.  
Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in  
Once this item checked, the dialog Connected devicewould automatically pop up  
when device plugged in.  
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S/PDIF (optional, for HDMI graphics card only)  
Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF  
allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having  
to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal  
prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.  
Output Sampling Rate  
44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD.  
48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.  
96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio.  
192KHz: This is recommended while playing High quality Audio.  
Output Source  
No S/PDIF out: There will no S/PDIF out.  
Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc)  
will come out through S/PDIF-Out.  
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Test Speakers  
You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select  
will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check  
whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers  
with good ones. Or you may click the auto test  
button to test the sounds of  
each speaker automatically.  
Center  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Side Right  
Subwoofer  
Side Left  
Rear Left  
Rear Right  
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Microphone  
In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-  
sion to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo  
Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording.  
Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by mi-  
crophone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use  
VOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come  
out from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be  
recorded into your microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In that  
case, your friend will hear his/her own voice again. With AEC(Acoustic Echo  
Cancellation) enabled at your side, your friend can enjoy the benefit with less echo.  
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3D Audio Demo  
In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-  
tions like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most  
suitable environment you like.  
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Information  
In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,  
including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You  
may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.  
Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon  
will show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories  
dialogue box will appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take  
advantage of.  
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Hardware Setup  
Connecting the Speakers  
When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software  
utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the  
setting in software utility.  
n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output  
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the  
back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.  
1
4
2
3
5
6
4-Channel Analog Audio Output  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Line In  
Line Out (Front channels)  
MIC  
No function  
No function  
No function  
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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output  
4
1
2
5
6
3
4-Channel Analog Audio Output  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Line In  
Line Out (Front channels)  
MIC  
Line Out (Rear channels)  
No function  
No function  
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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output  
4
5
1
2
3
6
6-Channel Analog Audio Output  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Line In  
Line Out (Front channels)  
MIC  
Line Out (Rear channels)  
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)  
No function  
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n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output  
1
4
5
2
3
6
8-Channel Analog Audio Output  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Line In  
Line Out (Front channels)  
MIC  
Line Out (Rear channels)  
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)  
Line Out (Side channels)  
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