This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s 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 LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6788
T ested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,
but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products
are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes
without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered
trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington T echnology Group.
PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association.
Revision History
RevisionRevision History Date
V1.0First release for PCB 1.X August 2003
with Intel® 848P & Intel® ICH5
V1.1Audio driver updates October 2003
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Safety Instructions
1.Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2.Keep this User’s 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
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before 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 a
service personnel:
z The power cord or plug is damaged.
z Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
z The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
z The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
z The equipment has dropped and damaged.
z The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 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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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...........................................ii
General .......................................................................................A-10
Using 2-, 4-, & 6- Channel Audio Function ....................................... A-11
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 848P Neo (MS-6788) v1.X
ATX mainboard. The 848P Neo is based on Intel® 848P and
ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the
advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the
848P Neo delivers a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood (Socket 478) processors.
h FSB 400MHz/533MHz/800MHz depending on the North Bridge integrated.
h Supports up to 3.2GHz or higher speed P4 processor.
- Supports AGP 8X/4X at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4X at 1.5V (not support 3.3V)
interface.
- Supports PC2100/PC2700 /PC3200 memory.
h Intel® ICH5 chipset
- 8 Hi-Speed USB ports (USB2.0/1.1) controller, 480Mb/sec.
- 2 Serial AT A/150 ports.
- 2 channel Ultra AT A 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3.
- I/O APIC.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
Main Memory
h Supports two 64-bit wide DDR data channels.
h Available bandwidth up to 3.2 GB/s (DDR 400) for single-channel mode.
h Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
hh
h Supports up to 2GB memory size without ECC.
hh
hh
h Supports only x8, x16 DDR devices with 4-bank.
hh
Slots
h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (3.3V not
supported).
h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
h Dual Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer rate.
- Can connect up to 2 Serial ATA drives.
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On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port COM1
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In port
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional)
- 1 RCA SPDIF Out
Audio
h AC’97 link controller integrated in ICH5.
h 6 channels software audio codec ALC655.
- Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN (Optional)
h Realtek® 8110S/8100C Dual layout.
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s is only for Realtek
8110S) auto-negotiation operation.
- Compliant with PCI v2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 21.0 cm (W).
Mounting
h 6 mounting holes.
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Mainboard Layout
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T:S P D I F O u t
B:USB ports
T:LAN jack (Optional)
B:USB ports
T:Line-In
M:
Line-Out
B:Mic
Winbond
W83627THF
Realtek
8110S/8100C
CD1
Codec
JSP1
BIOS
JPW1
JAUD1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
AGP Slot
JDB1
Intel
848P
chipset
IDE 1
IDE 2
BATT
+
JUSB2
CPUFAN1
ICH 5
JUSB3
1
M
M
I
D
JFP2
2
M
M
I
D
SYSFAN1
JBAT1
ATX P ow er
Supply
FDD1
SATA2
SATA1
JFP1
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MSI Special Features
Color Management
MSI has a unified color management rule for some connectors on the
mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards
and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
h Memory DDR DIMMs: light green
h Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connector: 1st IDE is blue, 2nd IDE is
white
h Serial ATA150 connector: orange
h AGP 8X slot: red
h USB 2.0 connector: yellow
h Front panel connector JFP1 : HDD LED is red, Reset Switch is blue,
Power Switch in black, Power LED is light green.
h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED is light green.
Memory DDR DIMMs
USB 2.0 connector
AGP 8X Slot
Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors:
1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white
Serial ATA150 connectors
Front Panel connector JFP1
Front Panel connector JFP2
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CoreCenter
CoreCenter
processor and memory type to optimize its memory capacity. This all-in-one
hardware console is advanced combination of the popular PC Alert and Fuzzy
Logic. Including powerful function with hardware monitor, system alert and
instinctive UI of overclocking, CoreCenter is just like your PC doctor that can
detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time
operation.
In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.
3V, +5V and 12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware status such
as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds.
(TM)
- contains OC Menu panel, users can determine their
When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two submenus will open for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of
system to send out the warning messages. If you click the Core Center button
in the top, a screen pops up for you to choose the “Auto mode” or “Usermode” of CPU fan.
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Left-wing: Current system status
In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore,
Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in front of each
item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when
selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the
changes. Then you can click Save to save the desired FSB you just configured.
Also you may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking
value, The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC
reboots. Or you may click Default to restore the default values.
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation
In the right sub-menu, you can configure the PC hardware status such as
CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to
adjust each item, then click “OK” to apply the changes. The values you set for
the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and
the value for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds.
T op-side: User mode/Auto mode
Here you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you
may adjust the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed.
OC Menu
The exclusive OC Menu is fully developed to support DDR400+ memory
modules. By comprehensive validation
of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules,
MSI concluded best parameters for
DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS
settings. You can select DDR433,
DDR450, DDR466 and DDR500 from
DRAM frequency in BIOS setting. Or
you can just click on OC Menu button
to configure in the OC Menu at
CoreCenter. OC Menu will adjust the
necessary parameters of voltage and frequency simultaneously. The only limitation was the margin of processor from overclocking.
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Live Monitor™
The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search
for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI W eb site. To use
the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 3”
application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as
shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click this
icon to run the application.
Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner
of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear . You can specify how
often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or
change the LAN settings right from the dialog box.
You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions
listed below:
zz
z Auto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately.
zz
zz
z View Last Result – Allows you to view the last search result if there is any.
zz
zz
z Preference – Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule.
zz
zz
z Exit – Exits the Live Monitor™ application.
zz
zz
z FAQ – Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions
zz
about MSI's products for users to inquire.
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Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect
and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to
search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole
Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI
Live Update 3” application. After the installation, the “MSI
Live Update 3” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the
screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 3” icon, and the following screen will
appear:
Five buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
Ø Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
Ø Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
Ø Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
Ø Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
Ø Live OSD – Updates the firmware of the OSD products online.
Ø Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.
If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed
above, a “sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update
instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the “Live Update Guide”
under the “Manual” Tab.
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D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which
use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs
provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can
detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.
This special feature is very useful for overclocking users. These users can use
the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. D-Bracket™ 2 supports
both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec.
D-Bracket™ 2
1 2
3 4
Red
D-Bracket™ 2 Description
System Power ON
12
3
Early Chipset Initialization
Memory Detection Test
Testing VGA BIOS
Green
- The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or
4
not installed properly.
- Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the
memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.
Initializing Keyboard Controller.
- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.
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D-Bracket™ 2 Description
Processor Initialization
- This will show information regarding the processor (like
brand name, system bus, etc…)
Initializing Video Inter face
BIOS Sign On
Testing Base and Extended Memory
Initializing Hard Drive Controller
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller
Boot Attempt
Operating System Booting
Testing RTC (Real Tim e Clock)
- This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video
onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.
- This will start showing information about logo, processor
brand name, etc….
- Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended
memory above 1MB using various patterns.
Assign Resources to all ISA.
- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.
- This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller.
- This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
Getting Started
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S-Bracket (Optional)
S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio
transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel analog
audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to
Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for audio transmission with
better quality.
The S-Bracket offers two types of SPDIF connectors: one for optical
fiber and the other for coaxial connection. Select the appropriate one to meet
your need. For more information on S-Bracket, refer to Appendix. Using 4- or6-Channel Audio Function.
S-Bracket
SPDIF jack (coaxial)
SPDIF jack (optical)
Analog Line-Out jacks
CPU Thermal Protection
Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU
Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. This CPU Thermal
Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the mechanism
senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down the system
and the CPU temperature will then drop down and resume normal. With this
unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. Please note that this feature
is for Intel® Pentium CPU only.
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Round Cable (Optional)
Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller.
It has the following benefits:
h Data transfer rate started by 133MB/s
h Backward compatibility (AT A33/66/100/133)
h Higher performance than traditional Flat cable (data rate)
h Improved data robustness
h Better airflow due to thinner ATA/133 cable
Connect to the system
connectors on the mainboard.
Connect to the master drive.
Connect one end to the
floppy disk drive
connector (FDD1) and
the other end to the
standard floppy disk.
Connect to the slave drive.
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Core CellTM Chip
By diagnosing the current system utilization, the
CoreCell™ Chip automatically tunes your motherboard to the
optimal state, leading to less noise, longer duration, more powersaving and higher performance.
Features of CoreCell™
PowerPro
-- Saves up to 65% power.
-- Assures motherboard
stability.
-- Empowers O.C
Capability.
LifePro
-- Prolongs motherboard, CPU and fan life.
-- Maintains motherboard & CPU in constant temperature.
-- Prevents components from operating beyond specifications.
Speedster
-- Advanced O.C. design.
-- Superior O.C. capability.
-- Greater O.C. method.
BuzzFree
-- Diagnoses current system
utilization & temperature.
-- Controls both CPU and
NorthBridge fans.
-- Cuts up to 50% of sys-
tem noise.
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory
modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the
jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on
connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard,
etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures.
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Quick Components Guide
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
AGP Slot, p.2-26
PCI Slots, p.2-24
CD1, p.2-22
JSP1, p.2-18
JAUD1, p.2-20
ATX1, p.2-9
CPU, p.2-3
CPUFAN1, p.2-15
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
ATX1, p.2-9
FDD1, p.2-15
IDE1, IDE2, p.2-16
SATA1, SATA2, p.2-16
SYSFAN1, p.2-15
JBAT1, p.2-23
JFP1, p.2-19
JFP2, p.2-19
JUSB3, p.2-22
JUSB2, p.2-22
JDB1, p.2-21
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heatsink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not
have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer.
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
IfCPU Clock=200MHz
Core/Bus ratio=12
then CPU core speed=Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=200MHz x 12
=2.4 GHz
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
FSB
400 MHz
533 MHz
800 MHz
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU
from overheating.
Overclocking
This motherboard 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.
DDR 266
OKN/A
OKOK
N/A
DDR 333DDR 400
N/A
N/A
OK
OK
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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
Open Lever
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation
procedures may cause
permanent damages to your
mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly
into the socket and close the
lever. As the CPU is likely to
move while the lever is being
closed, always close the lever
with your fingers pressing
tightly on top of the CPU to
make sure the CPU is
properly and completely
embedded into the socket.
Sliding
Plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Press down
the CPU
90 degree
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placeme n t
O
X
Close
Lever
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Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you
need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow
the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
retention mechanism
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism.
2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
levers
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5.
Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.
fan power cable
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Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules
and supports the memory size up to 2 GB without ECC,. Y ou can install DDR266/
DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots. To operate
properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed.
DIMM1-2
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. Three types of
DDR are available at the time of writing: DDR266, DDR333 & DDR400. DDR266
DDR SDRAM running at 133MHz will produce about 1.6GB/s memory
bandwidth. DDR333 running at 166MHz will produce 2.1GB/s memory
bandwidth. DDR400 is also available with bandwidith up to 3.2GB/s for singlechannel mode or with 6.4GB/s for dual-channel mode. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and
servers.
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DDR DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be
installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double-side
modules to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
Slot Memory Module Total Memory
DIMM 1
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2
(Bank 2 & 3)
Maxi mum System Memory Suppor ted
S: Single SideD: Double Side
S/D 64MB~1GB
S/D 64MB~1GB
64MB~2GB
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module
will only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then
push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted
in the socket.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
Notch
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports A TX power supply for the power system. Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components
are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
A TX 20-Pin Power Connector: A TX1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX 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.
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
3
1
4
2
JPW1
JPW1 Pin Definition
PINSIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
412V
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Back Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Keyboard
COM A
Parallel
SPDIF-Out
USB Ports
LAN
(Optional)
USB Ports
L-in
L-out
MIC
Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly
into this connector.
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
the connector.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
USB Port Description
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
5VCC+5V
6-Data 1Negative Data Channel 1
7+Data 1Positive Data Channel 1
8GNDGround
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Serial Port Connector: COM A
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM
A. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly
to the connectors.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData Terminal Ready)
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: 10/100 LAN
The mainboard provides a standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local
Area Network (LAN). It enables data to be transferred at 100 or 10Mbps. Y o u
can connect a network cable to either LAN jack.
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RJ-45 LAN Jack
10/100 LAN Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1D0PDifferential Pair 0+
2D0NDifferential Pair 03D1PDifferential Pair 1+
4NCNot used
5NCNot used
6D1NDifferential Pair 17NCNot used
8NCNot used
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SPDIF-out Port Connector
SPDIF-out is a jack for coaxial fiber connection for digital audio
transmission.
SPDIF-out port
Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for
external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for
microphones.
Line In
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors
Line Out
MIC
MSI Reminds Y ou...
For advanced audio application, ALC655 is provided to offer
support for 6-channel audiooperation and can turn rear audio
connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For more
information on 6-channel audiooperation, please refer to
Appendix. Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function.
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Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, LAN,
USB Ports, and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
FDD1
Fan Power Connectors: CPUF AN1/SYSF AN1
The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support
system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When
connecting the wire to the connectors, always take 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.
GND
+12V
Sensor
CPUFAN1
GND
+12V
Sensor
SYSFAN1
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
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A TA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
function. Y ou can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy
and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE1
IDE2
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a
Master and a Slave drive. Y ou must configure second hard drive to Slave mode
by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
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MSI Reminds Y ou...
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for
jumper setting instructions.
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Serial A TA HDD Connectors: SATA1, SATA2
The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports.
The ports support 1st generation Serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and are
fully compliant with Serial A TA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial A TA connector
can connect to 1 hard disk drive.
SATA2
1
7
SATA1
Optional Serial ATA cable
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1GND2TXP
3TXN4GND
5RXN6RXP
7GND
Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk
devices
Connect to SATA1 or SATA2
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
Otherwise, the loss of data may occur during transmission.
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S-Bracket (SPDIF) Connector: JSP1 (Optional)
The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for Sony & Philips
Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio
transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2
analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.
To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you need to remove
the plug from the jack first. The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only.
For more information on the S-Bracket, refer to Appendix: Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function.
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JSP1
JSP1 Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTIONPINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC5VCC 5V2VDD3VDD 3.3V
3SPDFOS/PDIF output4(No Pin)Key
5GNDGround6SPDFIS/PDIF input
7LFE-OUTAudio bass output 8SOUT-RAudio right surrounding output
9CET-OUTAudio center output 10SOUT-LAudio left surrounding output
11GNDGround12GNDGround
12 2
Optional S-Bracket
Analog Line-Out jack
Connect to JSP1
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SPDIF jack (optical)
SPDIF jack (coaxial)
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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical
connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Power
LED
Power
Switch
Speaker
®
JFP1
2
1
HDD
LED
Reset
Switch
10
9
JFP2
2
1
Power
LED
8
7
JFP1 Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1HD_LED_PHard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED_NHard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW_NReset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6PWR_SW_PPower Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW_PReset Switch high reference pull-up
8PWR_SW_NPower Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9RSVD_DNUReserved. Do not use.
JFP2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
1GND2SPK3SLED4BUZ+
5PLED6BUZ7NC8SPK+
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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the
front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity
Design Guide.
10
2
1
9
JAUD1
JAUD1 Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1AUD_MICFront panel microphone input signal
2AUD_GNDGround used by analog audio circuits
3AUD_MIC_BIASMicrophone power
4AUD_VCCFiltered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5AUD_FPOUT_RRight channel audio signal to front panel
6AUD_RET_RRight channel audio signal return from front panel
7HP_ONReserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8KEYNo pin
9AUD_FPOUT_LLeft channel audio signal to front panel
10AUD_RET_LLeft channel audio signal return from front panel
MSI Reminds Y ou...
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio
header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in
order to have signal output directed to the rear
audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on
the back panel will not function.
10
6
5
9
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D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional)
The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for you to connect to DBracket™ 2. D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0
spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem
through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal
combinations, please refer to D-Bracket™ 2 in Chapter 1.
JDB1 Pin Definition
PinSignal
1 DBG1 (high for green color)
2 DBR1 (high for red color)
3 DBG2 (high for green color)
4 DBR2 (high for red color)
5 DBG3 (high for green color)
6 DBR3 (high for red color)
7 DBG4 (high for green color)
8 DBR4 (high for red color)
9 Key
10 NC
D-Bracket™ 2
Connected to JDB1
2
1
109
JDB1
Depending on the optional bracket you buy, please
note there might be a Bluetooth Sticker to cover one of
the port, which marks “Do no remove, when using
bluetooth”.
Connected to JUSB2 (the USB
pinheader in yellow color)
LEDs
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CD-In Connector: CD1
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
CD1
R
GND
L
Front USB Connectors: JUSB2 & JUSB3
The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2 & JUSB3 that
are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology
increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is
40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB
interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players,
printers, modems and the like.
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1
10
9
JUSB2 / JUSB3
JUSB2 & JUSB3 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPINSIGNAL
1VCC2VCC
3USB0-4USB15USB0+6USB1+
7GND8GND
9Key (no pin)10USBOC
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Jumpers
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the
computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your
motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to
clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear
data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:
1
JBAT1
1
3
Keep Data
1
3
Clear Data
MSI Reminds Y ou...
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
The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly
access main memory. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card.
AGP Slot
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs.
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the
power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card
to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card,
such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
PCI 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 INT
A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
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:
An error message appears on the screen during the system
booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized
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.
DEL:SetupF11:Boot MenuF12:Network bootTAB:Logo
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.
Selecting the First Boot Device
You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS
setup utility by pressing <F11>. When the same message as listed above
appears on the screen, press <F11> to trigger the boot menu.
The POST messages might pass by too quickly for you to respond in
time. If so, restart the system and press <F11> after around 2 or 3 seconds to
activate the boot menu similar to the following.
The boot menu will list all the bootable devices. Select the one you want
to boot from by using arrow keys, then press <Enter>. The system will boot
from the selected device. The selection will not make changes to the settings
in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it will still
use the original first boot device to boot up.
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Control Keys
<↑>Move to the previous item
<↓>Move to the next item
<←>Move to the item in the left hand
<→>Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter>Select the item
<Esc>Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU>Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD>Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F7>Load BIOS Setup Defaults
<F9>Load High Performance Defaults
<F10>Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Getting Help
After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main
Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You
can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description for
the selected setup category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Default Settings
The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of default settings: the
BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide
stable performance settings for all devices and the system, while High Performance defaults provide the best system performance but may affect the system stability.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and
press <Enter> to enter the sub-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.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
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PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/V oltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
Set User Password
Use this menu to set User Password.
Load High Performance Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but
the system stability may be affected.
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system
performance operations.
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 inside ST ANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9
categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the
arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or
<PgDn> keys to switch to the value you prefer.
System Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current
time). The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
System Date
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current
date). The format is <month> <date> <year><day>.
monthThe month from Jan. through Dec.
dateThe date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric
function keys.
yearThe year can be adjusted by users.
dayDay of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS. Read-only.
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Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification
of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.
TypeSelect how to define the HDD parameters
CylindersEnter cylinder number
HeadsEnter head number
Write PrecompensationEnter write precomp cylinder
SectorsEnter sector number
Maximum CapacityRead the maximal HDD capacity
LBA ModeSelect Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB un-
der Windows and DOS, or Disabled under Netware and UNIX
Block ModeSelect Auto to enhance the hard disk
performance
Fast Programmed I/O Select Auto to enhance hard disk perforModesmance by optimizing the hard disk timing
32 Bit Transfer ModeEnable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk
data transfer rate
Floppy Drive A:/B:
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available
options: Not Installed, 1.2 MB 5¼, 720 KB 3½, 1.44 MB 3½ and 2.88 MB 3½.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Boot
Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since
it will skip some check items. A vailable options: Enabled, Disabled.
Boot Device Select
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS
attempts to load the disk operating system.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
.
Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if
you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does
not show up.
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T ry Other Boot Device
Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other
devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Full Screen LOGO Show
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings
are:
Enabled Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
DisabledShows the POST messages at boot.
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
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. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
BootUp Num-Lock
Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the NumLock key when the
system boots. When toggled On, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of controlling cursor operations. Setting options: On, Off.
Floppy Drive Swap
Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Floppy Drive Seek
This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time.
When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot
process: the drive activity light will come on and the head will move back and
forth once. First A: will be done and then B: if it exists. Setting options:
Disabled, Enabled.
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Password Check
This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection that is implemented.
Setting options are described below.
OptionDescription
SetupThe password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
AlwaysA password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
Boot T o OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than
64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2® operating system
with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes.
Hyper Threading Function
This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading CPU function.
Setting to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled,Disabled. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or the unreliability and instability may occur.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for
your computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
* CPU:An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT
Technology;
* Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology;
* BIOS:A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it
enabled;
* OS:An operating system that supports HT
Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
MPS Revision
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
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version supported by your operating system. T o find out which version to use,
consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4, 1.1.
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is
able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional
DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers
the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster
access by the CPU. The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1
or level 1 cache). Setting to WriteBack will speed up the system performance.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
C000, 32k Shadow
This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in the item are
handled. Settings are described below:
OptionDescription
DisabledThe specified ROM is not copied to RAM.
EnabledThe contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM
for faster system performance.
CachedThe contents of specified ROM are not only copied
to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be written to and read from cache memory.
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Advanced Chipset Features
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
DRAM Timing Setting...
Press <Enter> and to enter the sub-menu screen.
Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to Enabled enables the
following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the
configurations on the SPD. Selecting Disabled allows users to configure
these fields manually.
CAS# Latency
This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts
a read command after receiving it. Settings: 2, 2.5, 3 (clocks). 2 (clocks)
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increases the system performance the most while 3 (clocks) provides
the most stable performance.
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. A vailable
settings: 2 clocks, 3 clocks.
RAS# to CAS# Delay
When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed
separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the
transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address
strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.
Setting options: 3 clocks, 2 clocks.
Precharge Delay
The field specifies the idle cycles before precharging an idle bank.
Settings: 7, 6, 5 (clocks).
Burst Length
This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM.
Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address
of the next memory location to be accessed after the first address is
accessed. To use the feature, you need to define the burst length,
which is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and
allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory
location. The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance.
Settings: 4 QW and 8 QW.
AGP Aperture Size (MB)
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture
range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the
selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and
256 MB.
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Power Management Features
MSI Reminds Y ou...
S3-related functions described in this section are available only
when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows
2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR)
fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:
S1/POSThe S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system
context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system
context.
S3/STRThe S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information
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 system when a “wake up”
event occurs.
AutoBIOS determines the best automatically.
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Re-Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming
Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card
when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time
is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP
driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card
does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally
or not function after resuming from S3.
Power Management/APM
Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings:
Disabled, Enabled.
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. Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30,
40, 50, 60.
Power Button Function
This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are:
On/OffThe power button functions as a normal power-on/-
off button.
SuspendWhen you press the power button, the computer en-
ters 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 setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
Power OffLeaves the computer in the power off state.
Power OnLeaves the computer in the power on state.
Last StateRestores the system to the previous status before power
failure or interrupt occurred.
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Set Monitor Events
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE
These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of the specified
hardware peripherals or components. If set to Monitor, any activity
detected on the specified hardware peripherals or components will wake
up the system or prevent the system from entering the power saving
modes. Settings: Monitor, Ignore.
Set WakeUp Events
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
USB Device Wakeup Fr om S3
This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system
from S3 (suspend to RAM) sleep state. Setting: Enabled, Disabled.
Keyboard PowerOn Function
This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the
system. If you choose Specific Key, the power button on the case will not
function anymore and you must type the password to power on the
system. Settings: Disabled, Any Key, Specific Key.
Specific Key for PowerOn
Specify the password to enable for the “Keyboard PowerOn Function“ while setting to Specific Key.
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Mouse PowerOn Function
This controls how and whether the PS/2 mouse is able to power on the
system. Settings: Disabled, Any Action, Left-button and Right-button.
Resume On PME#
This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power
saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware
peripheral or component is detected. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
Resume On RTC Alarm
This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on
a scheduled time/date from the soft off (S5) state. Settings: Enabled,Disabled.
RTC Alarm Date/Hour/Minute/Second
If Resume On RTC Alarm is set to Enabled, the system will automatically
resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these
fields. A vailable settings for each item are:
Alarm Date01 ~ 31, Every Day
Alarm Hour00 ~ 23
Alarm Minute00 ~ 59
Alarm Second00 ~ 59
MSI Reminds Y ou...
If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up
until it enters the operating system, before this function will work.
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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.
Clear NVRAM
The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile
Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for
both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to
Yes, the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up
and then set the setting of the item back to No automatically.
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
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. Settings
range from 32 to 248 at a 32 increment.
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Init. Graphics Adapter Priority
This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting
options are:
AGP/PCIThe system initializes the installed AGP card first. If an
AGP card is not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA
card.
PCI/AGPThe system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If
a PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the AGP
card.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local
bus has bus mastering capability. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9,
10, 11, Auto. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ
line for each PCI slot.
Set IRQs to PCI or ISA
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 available 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 ISA/EISA setting to it.
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Onboard I/O is configured by AMIBIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O
are configured as PCI/PnP. If all IRQs are set to ISA/EISA, and IRQ 14/15
are allocated to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9 will still be available for PCI
and PnP devices. Available settings: ISA/EISA and PCI/PnP.
Set DMAs to PnP or ISA
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access)
channel is used.
The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the
available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system
BIOS. The available DMA pool is determined by reading the ESCD
NVRAM. If more DMAs must be removed from the pool, the end user
can reserve the DMA by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to it.
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Integrated Peripherals
Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different
depending on the motherboard you buy.
USB Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers.
USB Device Legacy Support
Set to Enabled if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as
DOS and SCO Unix. Set to Disabled only if you want to use any USB device
other than the USB mouse. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
On-Chip IDE Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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On-Chip A TA(s) Operate Mode
This setting allows you to determine how the RAID controller on the
south bridge is going to switch to SATA controller. Legacy Mode means
you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while Native Mode means
you may use all the available IRQs. Setting options: Legacy Mode, NativeMode.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
There are two modes to select: Legacy mode and Native mode.
Legacy Mode:
* In this mode, system BIOS just assign the traditional 14
and 15 IRQs to use for HDD.
* Older OSs that do not support switch to Native Mode
(DOS, Win2K, Win98/ME...) should set SATA and PATA to
Legacy Mode.
* Maximum 4 ATA devices to connect.
* Combine mode and Non-Combine mode.
- Non-Combined Mode: P-ATA devices only .
Maximum of 4 devices.
- Non-Combined Mode: S-ATA devices only.
Maximum of 2 devices.
- Combined Mode:S-ATA devices
P-ATA devices
OptionDescription
AutoBIOS will automatically determine whether to enable the
Native Mode:
onboard Floppy controller or not.EnabledEnables the onboard Floppy controller.DisabledDisables the onboard Floppy controller.
* In this mode, system BIOS will search all available IRQs
to use for HDD.
* New OS that supports switching to Native Mode (WinXP,
Maximum of 2 devices each,
total 4 devices at maximum.
Windows .NET Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native
Mode.
* Maximum 6 ATA devices to connect (4 for P-AT A & 2 for S-
ATA).
A TA Configuration
The field lets you configure the available AT A controller. Setting options:
Disabled, P-ATA Only, S-ATA Only, P-ATA+S-AT A.
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S-A TA Keep Enabled
This item is available for you to enable/disable the onboard S-A TA. Setting
options: Yes, No.
P-ATA Keep Enabled
This item is available for you to enable/disable the onboard P-AT A. Setting options: Yes, No.
P-A T A Channel Selection
This item is available for you to select the parallel ATA channel.
Setting options: Primary, Secondary, Both.
Combined Mode Option
This item is available for you to select the combined mode of the ATA
controllers. Setting options: P-ATA 1st Channel, S-ATA 1st Channel.
S-A T A Ports Definition
This allows you to set the boot sequence of serial ATA ports.
OnBoard LAN
This setting controls the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Disabled,
Enabled.
AC’97 Audio
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97)
feature. Selecting Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 controller will
be enabled; if not, the controller is disabled. Disable the function if you want
to use other controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: Disabled
and Auto.
Set Super I/O
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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OnBoard FDC
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed
on the system board and you wish to use it.
OptionDescription
AutoBIOS will automatically determine whether to enable the
onboard Floppy controller or not.
EnabledEnables the onboard Floppy controller.
DisabledDisables the onboard Floppy controller.
Onboard Serial Port A
This item specifies the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port
1 (COM A). Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine
the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Auto, 3F8/COM1, 2F8/COM2,
3E8/COM3, 2E8/COM4 and Disabled.
Onboard Parallel Port
This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port.
Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct
base I/O port address. Settings: Auto, 378, 278, 3BC and Disabled.
Parallel Port Mode
This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port:
ECP, Normal, Bi-Dir or EPP.
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EPP V ersion
The item selects the EPP version used by the parallel port if the port
is set to EPP mode. Settings: 1.7 and 1.9.
Parallel Port IRQ
When Onboard Parallel Port is set to Auto, the item shows Auto
indicating that BIOS determines the IRQ for the parallel port
automatically.
Parallel Port DMA Channel
This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is
set to the ECP mode. When Parallel Port is set to Auto, the field will
show Auto indicating that BIOS automatically determines the DMA
channel for the parallel port.
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PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status,
etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring
mechanism onboard.
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Dynamic OverClocking
Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function,
included in the MSITM’s newly developed CoreCell
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 T echnology will be powered only when users' PC need
to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU
frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance. Setting
options:
DisabledDisable Dynamic Overclocking.
Private1st level of overclocking.
Sergeant2nd level of overclocking.
Captain3rd level of overclocking, also the default value of "Load
High Performance Defaults".
Colonel4th level of overclocking.
General5th level of overclocking.
Commander 6th level of overclocking.
TM
T echnology . It is designed
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MSI Reminds Y ou...
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.
Performance Mode
This item allows you to control the MAT (memory acceleration technology)
function of CPU. MAT is MSITM’s exclusive technology, specializing in optimizing the data transfer rate among CPU, north bridge chip and memory, and
also in procuring better memory performance and bandwidth up to 10%. Selecting Fast will enable MAT . Please be noted that not every memory is compatible with MAT. If the system fail to reboot for four times, the BIOS will be
restored to the Default value (Normal). Setting options: Normal, Fast.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
1. Even though MAT is easy to use, it doesn't mean there's no
risk at all. We recommend you to check if your memory is
able to bear MAT setting or not before deciding to always
use it. If your system will be unstable or reboot incidentally
after switching to Fast, please switch back to Normal.
Moreover, if you want to conduct FSB overclocking, you
should set MAT as Normal.
2. Meanwhile, for security reason, there are two functions to
protect BIOS and protect user’s system from crashing:
(a)There is a safe hotkey "Ins" in BIOS. If the overclocking
or/and MAT fails to run, you can press "Ins" key while
rebooting system to restore to the BIOS Defaults.
(b) If your system reboot for four times continually, the BIOS
will be restored to the Defaults (Normal), too
CPU Ratio Selection
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock
speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed.
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DRAM Frequency
Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. Settings
are:
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)
of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum
function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the
spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI
problem, leave the setting at No for optimal system stability and performance.
But if you are plagued by EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember
to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter
can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which may just cause your
overclocked processor to lock up.
Adjust CPU Bus Clock (Mhz)
This item allows you to select the CPU Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and
overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency.
Also the setting you choose will change color for warning if the value is of
over the specifications.
DDR Clock (Mhz)
This read-only item allows you to view the current DDR clock.
Adjust AGP/PCI Clock (Mhz)
This item allows you to select the AGP/PCI clock frequency (in MHz) by
adjusting the AGP/PCI clock to a higher frequency.
CPU Vcore Adjust
The setting allows you to adjust the CPU Vcore voltage. Available options:
Yes, No.
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CPU Vcore
The setting is adjustable if you set the “CPU Vcore Adjust” to “Yes”.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the
system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default
setting for long-term usage.
DDR Power V oltage
Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made
to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage forlong-term purpose is NOT recommended.
AGP Power V oltage
AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance
of your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
The settings shown in different color in CPU Vcore (V), DDR
Power Voltage (V) and AGP Power Voltage (V) helps to verify if
your setting is proper for your system.
White: Safe setting.
Yellow: High performance setting.
Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable.
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Set Supervisor/User 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.
T o 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.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have AMIBIOS
to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent
unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the
password prompt is required is the PASSWORD CHECK option of the
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. If the PASSWORD CHECK option is
set to Always, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If
set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
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MSI Reminds Y ou...
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password:Can enter and change the settings of
the setup menu.
User password:Can only enter but do not have the
right to change the settings of the setup
menu.
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Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS
settings to High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the
best system performance but probably will cause a stability issue. The BIOS
Setup Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer
for stable performance of the mainboard.
When you select Load High Performance Defaults, a message as below
appears:
Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance but may lead to a stability issue.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
The option is for power or overclocking users only. Use of high
performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the
system performance. Therefore, a high-end system configuration
is a must, which means you need high-quality VGA adapter,
RAM and so on. We don’t recommend that users should apply
the high performance defaults in their regular systems.
Otherwise, the system may become unstable or even crash. If the
system crashes or hangs after enabling the feature, please CLEAR
CMOS DATA to resolve the pr oblem. For mor e information, r efer
to “Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1” in Chapter 2.
When you select Load BIOS Setup Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default values that are factory settings for
stable system performance.
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Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
Appendix: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel
Audio Function
The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides
support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1
Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for
better surround sound effect. The section will tell you how to install and use
4-/6-channel audio function on the board.
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Installing the Audio Driver
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function
properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow
the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating
systems.
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 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 companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen
will automatically appear.
2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.
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Click here
MSI Reminds Y ou...
The AC97 Audio Configurationsoftware utility is under
continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the
program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly
different from the latest software utility and shall be held for
reference only.
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Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software.
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Click here
Click here
Select this
option
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel
audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lowerright corner of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration.
Sound Effect
Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.
You may also edit the properties for an environment as you wish by
clicking the Edit button, then just scroll the bar in the bottom for each property
to adjust.
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Here it provides the Karaoke function which will automatically remove
human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this
function applies only for 2-channel audio operation.
Just check the Voice Cancellation box and then click OK to activate the
Karaoke function.
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Equalizer
Here you regulate each equalizer for current playing digital sound sources.
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 buttons Load and
Save. Or you may click Reset to use the default value.
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Speaker Configuration
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function
and speakers.
1. Select the audio configuration below which is identical to the audio
jack in your mainboard. For 848P Neo, you will have to choose 6CH+S/PDIF (Coaxial). Be sure to check With S-Bracket (OPTION) if
you have the optional S-Bracket.
2
1
3
2. Select a desired multi-channel operation from Number of Speaker.
a. Headphone for the common headphone
b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output
3. Here it shows the multi-channel setting for the audio jack. Please connect
your speakers to the correct phone jack in accordance with the setting
displayed here.
4. Then click OK to apply the configuration.
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Speaker Test
You can use this tab to test each connected speaker to ensure if 4- or 6channel audio operation works properly. 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.
Center
Front Left
Rear Left
Front Right
Select this function
Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you
select will light up and make testing sound.
Rear Right
Subwoofer
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MSI Reminds Y ou...
1. 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” tab only when you
select “6-Channel Mode” in the “Number of Speakers” col-
umn in “Speaker Configuration” tab. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.
2. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the
sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is
swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output
to readjust these two channels.
HRTF Demo
In this tab you may adjust your HRTF (Head Related T ransfer Functions)
3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. Y ou may
also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you
like.
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General
In this tab it provides some information about the AC97 Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX V ersion, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec. Y ou may also select the language of this utility by choosing
from the Language list.
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Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function
Connecting the Speakers without the Optional S-Bracket
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.
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.
Back Panel
4
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 SPDIF Coaxial jack
1
2
3
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4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog
audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed
to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding
multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each
jack on the back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
4
1
2
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1 *Line Out (Rear channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3MIC
4 SPDIF Coaxial jack
3
* Line In function is converted to
Line Out function when 4-Channel
Mode for 4-Speaker Output is selected.
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6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each
jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1 * Line Out (Rear channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
4 SPDIF Coaxial jack
1
24
3
* Both Line In and MIC
function are converted to Line
Out function when 6-Channel
Mode for 6-Speaker Output is
selected.
MSI Reminds Y ou...
If the audio signals coming from the Center and Subwoofer
speaker are swapped when you play video or music on the
computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and
subwoofer audio signals. The converter can be purchased from
a speaker store.
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Connecting the Speakers with the Optional S-Bracket
S-Bracket is an optional accessory. It gives access to analog and digital
audio output by integrating both SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface)
and analog LINE OUT connectors. To use the S-Bracket, you should
select correct setting in the software utility.
2-Channel Analog Audio Output
W e recommend that you should still attach the speakers to BACK P ANEL ’ s
Line Out connector during 2-channel audio mode even though S-Bracket’s
Line Out connectors function properly.
Back Panel
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Optical SPDIF jack
5 Coaxial SPDIF jack
6 SPDIF Coaxial jack
S-Bracket
4
2
5
1
3
MSI Reminds Y ou...
When any Multi-Channel Audio Mode is selected, you may also
connect your speakers to the Optical or Coaxial SPDIF phone
jack on the S-Bracket to exprience digital surround sound effect.
6
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4-Channel Analog Audio Output
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Optical SPDIF jack
5 Coaxial SPDIF jack
6 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
7 Line Out (Rear channels)
8 SPDIF Coaxial jack
Back Panel
1
2
3
S-Bracket
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector
and two speakers to one Line
Out connector of S-Bracket.
8
4
5
6
7
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6-Channel Analog Audio Output
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Optical SPDIF jack
5 Coaxial SPDIF jack
6 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
7 Line Out (Rear channels)
8 SPDIF Coaxial jack
Back Panel
1
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector and
four speakers to both Line Out
connectors of S-Bracket.
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2
3
S-Bracket
4
5
6
7
8
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