MSI 915P Neo2 Platinum G52-M7028X1 MS-7028 (v1.X) user manual rev. 1.0

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915P/G Neo2
MS-7028 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
G52-M7028X1
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Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: May 2004
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 A VANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-7028
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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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.
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X May 2004
with Intel 915P/G & ICH6R
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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:
h The power cord or plug is damaged. h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. h The equipment has been exposed to moisture. h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged. h 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 ....................................................... iii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ...................................................................................1-3
Packing Contents................................................................................................. 1-5
MSI Special Features .......................................................................................... 1-6
Core CellTM Chip......................................................................................... 1-6
DigiCell.........................................................................................................1-7
Other Features ........................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................. 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ..............................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.....................................................................................2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM..................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules .............................................................. 2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules ............................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply.....................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-11
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector (Optional)....................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack .....................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN2/SYSFAN1/NBFAN1/PWRF AN1....... 2-14
Connectors .......................................................................................................2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3 (IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional)...2-15
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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH6R: SATA1~SATA4 ........................................................... 2-16
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2 .....................................................2-18
FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 ................................................ 2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................2-19
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3............................. 2-20
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1.............................................................. 2-21
Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 2-22
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .................................................................... 2-22
Slots ..................................................................................................................2-23
PCI Express Slots .....................................................................................2-23
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots...................................... 2-23
PCI Interrupt Request Routing..................................................................2-24
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup........................................................................................... 3-1
Selecting the First Boot Device ................................................................. 3-2
Entering Setup ....................................................................................................3-3
Control Keys ............................................................................................... 3-3
Getting Help ................................................................................................ 3-3
Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-3
Default Settings .......................................................................................... 3-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-5
Standard CMOS Features.................................................................................. 3-7
Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................................. 3-9
Integrated Peripherals...................................................................................... 3-11
Power Management Features .........................................................................3-15
H/W Monitor ......................................................................................................3-19
Cell Menu ..........................................................................................................3-21
BIOS Setting Password ................................................................................... 3-24
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .................................................................3-25
Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell .................................................................... 4-1
Main ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
Introduction: ................................................................................................4-2
H/W Diagnostic ...................................................................................................4-4
Communication ................................................................................................... 4-5
Software Access Point ..................................................................................... 4-6
Terminology ................................................................................................. 4-6
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Access Point Mode ....................................................................................4-7
WLAN Card Mode ....................................................................................... 4-8
Live Update......................................................................................................... 4-9
MEGA STICK .....................................................................................................4-10
Basic Function .......................................................................................... 4-10
Non-Unicode programs supported .......................................................... 4-12
Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU) .................................................................... 4-14
Left-wing: Current system status ...........................................................4-15
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation .................4-15
Top-side: User mode/Auto mode .............................................................4-15
OC Menu (Optional) ..................................................................................4-15
Audio Speaker Setting .....................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent ...............................................................................................4-18
Power On ..................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart .................................................................................. 4-19
Start With ..................................................................................................4-19
Auto Login ................................................................................................. 4-20
Chapter 5. Introdction to Intel ICH6R SATA RAID ............................................ 5-1
BIOS Configuration............................................................................................. 5-2
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM ...............................................................5-2
Installing Software ............................................................................................. 5-8
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000 .......................................................... 5-8
Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .......................... 5-9
RAID Migration Instructions .............................................................................5-14
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk ..................................................5-15
Chapter 6. Introduction to VIA VT6410 IDE RAID.............................................6-1
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6-2
RAID 0 (Striping)......................................................................................... 6-2
RAID Basics................................................................................................6-2
RAID 1 (Mirroring)....................................................................................... 6-3
RAID 0+1 (Striping/Mirroring) ..................................................................... 6-3
JBOD (Spanning)........................................................................................ 6-3
BIOS Configuration............................................................................................. 6-4
Create Disk Array ....................................................................................... 6-5
Delete Disk Array........................................................................................ 6-8
Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive......................................................... 6-9
Select Boot Array .....................................................................................6-10
View Serial Number of Hard Drive .......................................................... 6-10
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Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array ................................................................ 6-11
Rebuild Broken RAID 0/0+1 Array ...........................................................6-12
Installing Software ...........................................................................................6-14
Install Driver in Windows 2000/XP .......................................................... 6-14
Installation of VIA IDE RAID Utility ............................................................ 6-15
Using VIA RAID Tool .........................................................................................6-18
Chapter 7. Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec ....................................... 7-1
Installing the Audio Codec Driver ......................................................................7-2
Software Configuration ..................................................................................... 7-3
Main Setting ................................................................................................ 7-3
Smart Jack ..................................................................................................7-7
Multi-Stream Function Support & Mixer.....................................................7-8
Effect ........................................................................................................ 7-11
Information ................................................................................................ 7-11
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 915P/G Neo2 Platinum (MS-
7028) v1.X ATX mainboard. The 915P/G Neo2 Platinum mainboard is based on Intel® 915P/G and Intel® ICH6R chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processor, the 915P/G Neo2 Platinum mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package. h Supports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX & 7XX sequence processor or higher speed. h Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
h Intel® 915P/G chipset
- Supports FSB 800MHz.
- Supports PCI Express x16 interface.
- Supports DDR2 400/533 memory interface.
- Integrated graphics controller (for 915G only).
h Intel® ICH6R chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports.
- 4 Serial ATA ports with transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s.
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- ACPI 2.0 Compliant.
- Serial ATA 150 RAID 0, RAID 1 and Matrix RAID.
- Integrated AHCI controller.
Main Memory
h Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDR2 SDRAM h Supports up to 4GB memory size. h Supports Dual channel DDR2 memory architecture. h Supports DDR2 400/533 memory interface.
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
h One PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant). h Two PCI Express x1 slots (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant). h Three 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
h One Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH6R.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to Two Ultra ATA drives.
h Serial ATA 150 controller integrated in ICH6R.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speed.
- Can connect up to four Serial ATA devices.
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA Raid 0, Raid 1 and Matrix Raid.
- Supports SATA hot plug.
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VIA6410 IDE Raid Controller
h Two Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE Controllers. h Supports RAID 0, 1 and 0+1. h Connect up to 4 Ultra ATA 133 devices.
On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port
- 1 VGA port (for 915G only, Optional)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Rear Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out / SPDIF-Out optical and coaxial audio port
- 8 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack
- 3 IEEE 1394 connectors
LAN
h Broadcom BCM5751 PCI-E Gb LAN Controller
- PCI Express bus Spec 1.0a compliant.
- x1 PCI Express interface with 2.5 Gb/s bandwidth.
- 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant.
Audio
h Azalia link controller integrated in Intel® ICH6R chipset. h 8-channel audio codec CMI9880L.
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec.
- Supports Multi-Streaming function.
- Supports Universal Audio Jack (only Front Audio Jack).
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.
Mounting and Dimension
h ATX Form Factor: 24.4 cm (W) x 30.5 cm (L) h 9 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard
Top : Parallel Port Bottom:
COM A VGA port (Optional)
T:
SPDIFOut
B:USB port
T: LAN jack B: USB ports
T:
Line-In
M:
Line-Out
B:
Mic
T:RS- Out M:CS
-Out
B:SPDIF Out
BROADCOM
BCM5751KFB
CMI 9880
JCD1
JAUD2
PCI_E1
PCI _E2
PCI_E3
JPW1
NBFAN1
PCI 1
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Packing Contents
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
Power Cable
User’s Guide
MSI Driver/Utility CD
D-Bracket 2
Back IO Shield
SATA Cable
Round Cable for
IDE Devices
Round Cable for
Floppy Disk
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MSI Special Features
Core CellTM Chip
By diagnosing the current system utilization, the CoreCell™ Chip automatically directs your motherboard to the most adequate state and leads to less noise, longer duration and more power­saving.
Stealth technology makes you leave without a trace. Reduce heat and noise from your system.
Sophisticated moderate mechanism could prolong components’ duration for longer journey.
MSI CoreCell brings you high performance
Intelligent power saving technique prevents waste by energy conservation.
Empower your system with Dynamic Overclocking, bestow you ability to eliminate obstacles ahead.
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DigiCell
DigiCell is a powerful utility developed by MSI, which provides the easiest way to conduct your digital home and the central cell of multiple digital devices.
For detailed instruction please refer to Chapter 4: Introduction to DigiCell.
The outstanding features of DigiCell contain:
Activate Software Gateway
* Share one broadband access with all clients * Save the cost of physical WLAN gateway
Connect with MEGA Stick
* Plug-n-Play, Drag-n-Drop * Edit and print play list at convenience * Connected by USB or Bluetooth
Connectivity Upgrade by DigiCell
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Other Features
Automatic Voltage Compensation Mechanism
* Adjust the Vcore to minimize Vcore voltage inaccuracy * Supplemental circuit gives a more precise voltage * Enhanced Compatibility & Reliability
* Painless BIOS recovery from corruption * Restore BIOS from backup area in single flash ROM
* Contains all the necessary BIOS options for tweaking
and overclocking
(Please check Chapter 3: BIOS Setup for details)
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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
PCI Express x16,
p.2-23
PCI Express x1,
p.2-23
PCI Slots 1~3,
p.2-23
JCD1, p.2-18
JAUD2, p.2-18
JPW1, p.2-9
NBFAN1, p.2-14
J1394_1, J1394_2,
J1394_3, p.2-20
CPUFAN2, p.2-14
T T
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DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
JCI1, p.2-20
JLPC1, p.2-19
ATX1, p.2-9
FDD1, p.2-14
IDE1, p.2-15
SYSFAN1, p.2-14
PWRFAN1, p.2-14
JBAT1, p.2-22
SATA1~SATA4,
p.2-16
JFP1, p.2-17 JFP2, p.2-17
JDB1, p.2-21
JUSB1, JUSB2, p.2-19
IDE2, IDE3,
p.2-15
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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
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.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU.
Alignment Key Alignment Key
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Remember to apply some sili­cone heat transfer compound on it for better heat dispersion.
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. If you do not have the cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound 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 has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you have installed 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.
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5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.
6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grap on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.
alignment
key
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 se­cure the lever with the hook under retention tab.
11. Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock­ing switch (refer to the correct di­rection marked on it) to lock the hooks.
locking
switch
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.
12. Turn over the mainboard to con­firm that the clip-ends are cor­rectly inserted.
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MSI Reminds You...
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2.Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS (refer to p.3-20 for details) for the CPU temperature.
3.Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
4. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
5. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.
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Memory
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports the
memory size up to 4GB.
Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR1 and the DDR2 stand­ard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in the DDR2 slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged.
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DIMM1~DIMM4 (from left to right)
Channel A (DIMM1, DIMM2): Green Channel B (DIMM3, DIMM4): Orange
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 is a new technology of memory module, and its speed is the top limit of current DDR1 technology. DDR2 uses a 1.8V supply for core and I/O voltage, com­pared to 2.5V for DDR1, and requires 28% less power than DDR1 chips. DDR2 truly is the future of memory, but will require some changes as the technology is not backwardly compatible and only motherboards specifically designed for DDR2 memory will be able to support these chips.
DDR2 incorporates new features at the chip level that give it better signal integrity, thereby enabling higher clock speeds.
DDR2 modules have 240 pins, versus 184 pins on a DDR1 module, and the length of DDR2 module is 5.25”. DDR2 modules have smaller and tighter spaced pins. The height of DDR2 modules varies, but they will typically be less than 1.3” in height.
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Memory Module Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for
single-channel DDR, while both channels (in different color) populated with same amount of memory size will work as dual-channel DDR, no matter
how many DIMM modules are populated.
Below are the example of single-channel/dual-channel DDR modes.
Dual-channel mode
128 MB
256 MB
Single-channel mode
Installing DDR2 Modules
1. The DDR2 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.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
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MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in­serted in the socket.
Notch
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX 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 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
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.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply 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 Definition
PIN SIGNAL
13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS-ON# 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 Res 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND
ATX1
13
24
1
12
PIN SIGNAL
1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 PWR OK 9 5VSB 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 NC
pin 13
pin 12
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1 Pin Definition
2
JPW1
4
1 3
MSI Reminds You...
1. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.
3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V
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Back Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Parallel
S/PDIF
LAN
L-In
RS-Out
Keyboard
COM A
VGA port (Optional)
USB Ports
L-Out Mic
CS-Out
SPDIF Out
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
6
4
2
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
5
3
1
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data 2 NC No connection 3 GND Ground 4 VCC +5V 5 Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock 6 NC No connection
VGA Connector (Optional)
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.
5
15
1
11
VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 N/C 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 +5V 10 GND 1 1 N/C 12 SDA 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL
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Serial Port Connector
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 DCD Data Carry Detect 2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data 3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data 4 DTR Data T erminal Ready) 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicate
USB Connectors
The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB­compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
USB Port Description
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VCC +5V 2 -Data 0 Negative Data Channel 0 3 +Data0 Positive Data Channel 0 4 GND Ground 5 VCC +5V 6 -Data 1 Negative Data Channel 1 7 +Data 1 Positive Data Channel 1 8 GND Ground
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to it.
Giga-bit LAN Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 D0P Differential Pair 0+ 2 D0N Differential Pair 0­3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
RJ-45 LAN Jack
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+ 5 D2N Differential Pair 2­6 D1N Differential Pair 1­7 D3P Differential Pair 3+ 8 D3N Differential Pair 3-
Audio Port Connectors
The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: 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.
However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek CMI9880L to offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-/7.1- channel audio.
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S/PDIF Out-Coaxial
Line In
Line Out
Rear Speaker Out
(in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
( in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)
MIC
S/PDIF Out-Optical
MSI Reminds You...
For the advanced functions of the audio codec, please refer to Chapter 7: Introduction to CMI 9880L Audio Codec for details.
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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.
13 1
25
14
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 STROBE Strobe 2 DAT A0 Data0 3 DAT A1 Data1 4 DAT A2 Data2 5 DAT A3 Data3 6 DAT A4 Data4 7 DAT A5 Data5 8 DAT A6 Data6 9 DAT A7 Data7 10 ACK# Acknowledge 11 BUSY Busy 12 PE Paper End 13 SELECT Select 14 AUTO FEED# Automatic Feed 15 ERR# Error 16 INIT# Initialize Printer 17 SLIN# Select In 18 GND Ground 19 GND Ground 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 GND Ground
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Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, and USB Ports.
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: CPUFAN2/SYSF AN1/NBF AN1/PWRFAN1
The CPUFAN2 (processor fan), SYSF AN1 (system fan 1), NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) and PWRFAN1 (power fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports four/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.
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GND
+12V
SENSOR Control
CPUFAN2
GND +12V
Sensor
SYSFAN1
GND +12V Sensor
PWRFAN1
GND +12V
NC
NBFAN1
MSI Reminds You...
1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPUFAN2 supports the fan control. Fan/heatsink with 3 or 4 fins are both available.
3. Be sure to configure the CPU FAN PIN Select in BIOS for the CPU Fan you are using first. Please refer P.3-19 for details.
4. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website.
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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3 (IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional)
The mainboard has one 32-bit Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controller integrated in ICH6R, which supports PIO & Bus Master operation modes and it can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives.
There is also another Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE controller integrated in the optional VIA 6410 IDE Raid Controller, which supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and can connect up to four Ultra ATA 133 drives.
IDE3 (yellow)
IDE1 (blue)
IDE2 (yellow)
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2, IDE3 (Secondary and Third IDE Connector) IDE2 & IDE3 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MSI Reminds You...
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/Serial A TA RAID Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6R: SA TA1~SAT A 4
The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH6R which supports four serial ATA connectors SATA1~SATA4.
SATA1~SATA4 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. Please refer to the Chapter 5: Introduction to Intel ICH6R RAID for detail software installation procedure.
SATA4
SATA2
SATA3
1
7
1
7
SATA1
Serial ATA cable
Connect to serial ATA ports
SAT A1~ SA TA4 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND
Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices
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MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, since this might cause the loss of data during the transmission.
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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.
Reset
HDD
Switch
10
9
Power Switch
LED
Power LED
1
JFP1
2
Power LED
Speaker
1 2
JFP2
7 8
JFP1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED pull-up 2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up 3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED 4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up 5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch high reference pull-up 7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch high reference pull-up 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND 9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.
JFP2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 SPK­3 SLED 4 BUZ+ 5 PLED 6 BUZ­7 NC 8 SPK+
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CD-In Connector: JCD1
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
L
JCD1
GND
R
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2
The JAUD2 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.
9
10
1
JAUD2
2
JAUD2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 PORT 1L Analog Port 1 - Left channel 2 GND Ground 3 PORT 1R Analog Port 1 - Right channel 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal - signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio
5 PORT 2R Analog Port 2 - Right channel 6 SENSE1_RETIRN Jack detection return from front panel JACK1 7 SENSE_SEND Jack detection sense line from the High Definition Audio CODEC
8 KEY Connector Key 9 PORT 2L Analog Port 2 - Left channel 10 SENSE2_RETIRN Jack detection return from front panel JACK2
dongle is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0 when a High Definition Audio dongle is connected.
jack detection resistor network
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FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1
The pin header is for internal debugging only.
JLPC1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 LCLK 2 Key (no pin) 3 LRST# 4 VCC3 5 LAD0 6 FID0_LRST 7 LAD1 8 VCC5 9 LAD2 10 Key (no pin) 11 LAD3 12 GND 13 LFRAME# 14 GND
JLPC1
13
14
21
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2
The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 . 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 high­speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
9
JUSB1, JUSB2
(USB 2.0)
Connected to JUSB1 or JUSB2
1
2 10
JUSB1 & JUSB2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1­5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC
USB 2.0 Bracket
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Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector is connected 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 message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
JCI1
GND
CINTRU
1
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3
The mainboard provides three 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket.
Pin Definition
9
10
J1394_1~J1394_3
1
2
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1TPA+ 2 TPA­3 Ground 4 Ground 5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 Cable power 8 Cable power 9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground
Foolproof Design
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D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1
The mainboard comes with a JDB1 connector for you to connect to D-Bracket™
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.
Pin Definition
Pin Signal
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 N C
9 10
JDB1
1
2
Connected to JDB1
Connected to JUSB1 or JUSB2
D-Bracket™ 2
LEDs
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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 system configuration data. 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
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1
3
Keep Data
1
3
Clear Data
MSI Reminds You...
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 mainboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, and three 32-bit PCI bus slots.
PCI Express Slots
The PCI Express slots, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, intercon­nect technology, support Intel highest performance desktop platforms utilizing the Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology.
PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics (PDF, 166Kb) infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP8x designs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer rate of 250 MB/s.
You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
PCI Express x16 slot
PCI Express x1 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.
The orange PCI slot (PCI3) supports 2 masters, therefore it can also works as a communication slot. Y ou may install the communication card on this slot, such as the wireless LAN PCI cards of MSI.
PCI Slots
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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:
Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D # PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D # INT A# INT B#
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
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:
An error message appears on the screen during the system boot
up, and requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
2. While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line ap­pearing after the memory count. It is usually in the format: example: A7028IMS V1.0BH 04/23/04
where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R) 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers. V1.0BH refers to the BIOS version. 04/23/04 refers to the date this BIOS is released.
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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: Setup Menu TAB: Logo F11: Boot Menu F10: Flash Recovery
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.
Select First Boot Device
Floppy : 1st Floppy IDE-0 : IBM-DTLA-307038 CDROM : ATAPI CD-ROM DRIVE 40X M
[Up/Dn] Select [RETURN] Boot [ESC] cancel
The boot menu will list all the bootable devices. Select the one you want to boot from by using arrow keys and then pressing <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
<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F6> Load Optimized Defaults <F7> Load Fail-Safe 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 preset Optimal Defaults of the BIOS setup program provide optimal performance settings for all devices and the system.
MSI Reminds You...
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. 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.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
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.
H/W/ Monitor
This entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.
Cell_Menu
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi­cally 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 <+> or <-> 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 The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. year 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>.
Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
Press <+> or <-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Press <Enter> for the sub-menu of each item:
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Device
This item shows the information about the specified item. Read-only.
LBA/Large Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable the LBA (Logical Block Address, the logical block size in hard disk) mode. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
DMA Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable the DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled], [UDMA0], [UDMA1], [UDMA2], [UDMA3], [UDMA4], [UDMA5].
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. Settings: [Auto], [Enabled], [Disabled].
Floppy A
This item allows you to set the type of the floppy drives installed. Available options: [Disabled], [360 KB, 5
1/4
], [1.2 MB, 5
1/4
], [720 KB, 3
1/2
], [1.44 MB, 3
1/2
], [2.88MB, 3
1/2
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are:
[No Errors] The system doesn’t stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
].
System Information
Press <Enter> to for the sub-menu of each item:
Total Memory/BIOS Version
This item shows the memory status and BIOS version of your system (read only).
**CPU Information** Genuine Intel (R)/CPU ID/uCode ID/CPU Frequency
The three items show the CPU related information of your system (read only).
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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. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Sector Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt­ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Boot Sector 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 immedi­ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot to OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than 64MB. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
Hyper-Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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MSI Reminds You...
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
* OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
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. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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. Settings: [1.4], [1.1].
Full Screen LOGO Display
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. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
enabled;
Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system.
MSI Reminds You...
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” will not show up.
Boot From Other Devices
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. Settings are: [Yes], [No].
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Advanced Chipset Features
MSI Reminds You...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
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 configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] lets users configure the DRAM timings and the following related items manually. Setting options: [Manual], [Auto By SPD], [Turbo], [Ultra].
Memory Hole
In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Settings: [Disabled], [15MB-16MB].
Int. Gfx Memory Size Select
The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled, 1MB], [Enabled, 4MB], [Enabled, 8MB], [Enabled, 16MB], [Enabled, 32MB].
Aperture Size Select
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to PEG (PCI Ex­press Graphic) 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 PEG without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of [128MB], and [256 MB].
PEG Port
This item enables or disables the PEG (PCI Express Graphic) port function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Integrated Peripherals
USB Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
USB Device Legacy Support
Set to [Enabled] if you 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. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled], [Auto].
Onboard LAN Controller
The item enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard LAN Option ROM
The item enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
OnBoard IEEE1394 Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard IDE RAID Controller
This allows you to enable or disable onboard IDE RAID controller. The field is optional. It appears only when your mainboard supports IDE RAID function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Onboard Audio Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Azalia (Audio Codec) controller. Selecting [Enabled] allows the mainboard to enable the onboard Azalia controller. Disable the function if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: [Disabled] and [Enabled].
IDE Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Settings options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
I/O Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it.
Option Description
[Enabled] Enables the onboard Floppy controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Floppy controller.
COM Port 1
This item specifies the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM 1). Selecting [Auto] allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3] and [Disabled].
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: [378], [278], [3BC] and [Disabled].
Parallel Port Mode
This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port: [ECP], [Normal] or [Bi-Dir].
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Parallel Port IRQ
This item allows you to set parallel port IRQ. Setting options: [IRQ5], [IRQ7].
SATA Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
ATA/IDE Configuration, Configure SATA as
These 2 items allow you to select the ATA/IDE and SATA configuration. Select [Disabled] in ATA/IDE Configuration if you want to disable both ATA/IDE configuration. Select [Compatible] or [Enhanced] to use the IDE, S-ATA and P-ATA devices. Refer to the following tables for details.
ATA/IDE Configuration
(Compatible)
SATA Only [SATA 1/3/2/4] PATA Pri, SATA Sec [IDE1, SATA2/4] SATA Pri, PATA Sec [SATA1/3, IDE1] PATA Only [IDE1]
ATA/IDE Configuration
(Enhanced)
IDE [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4] AHCI [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4] RAID [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4],
[SATA support RAID 0 or 1]
For the setting options of Configure SATA as, select [IDE] if you want to have SATA as IDE function. Select [AHCI] to allow the SATA having Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) feature, which supports improved serial ATA disk performance with native command queuing & native hot plug. Select [RAID] to use SATA as RAID function. Setting options: [IDE], [AHCI], [RAID].
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Power Management Features
MSI Reminds You...
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 98SE/ 2000/ME/XP, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
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, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:
[S1/POS] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system
[S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of
[Auto] BIOS determines the best setting automatically.
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].
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context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
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.
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Power Button Function
This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are:
[Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off [Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
[Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state. [On] Leaves the computer in the power on state. [Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power
Wakeup Event Setup
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
button. the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for
more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
failure or interrupt occurred.
PowerOn by Keyboard
This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the system. If you choose [Password], the power button on the case will not function anymore and you must type the password to power on the system. Settings: [Disabled], [Password] and [Any Key].
Keyboard Password
If PowerOn by Keyboard is set to [Password], then you can set a password in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
PowerOn by Mouse
The setting determines whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when the PS/2 mouse input signal is detected. Setting options: [Disabled], [Any Key], [Left Button], [Right Button].
Resume by PCI/PCI-E Device
This controls how and whether the system can be powered on by the devices installed on PCI/PCI-E slots. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
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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 S3, S4, and S5 power off state. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Date/Time (HH:MM:SS)
If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the <+> and <-> to select the date & time settings). Available settings for each item are:
Date 01 ~ 31, Every Day Time (HH:MM:SS) 00 ~ 23 : 00 ~ 59 : 00 ~ 59
MSI Reminds You...
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 ESCD
The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Ac­cess Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non­PNP 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.
Graphic Adapter Priority
This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are:
[IGD] The system initializes the IGD (internal graphic display) first. (for [PEG/IGD] The system initializes the PEG (PCI Express graphic) first. If a PCI
[PEG/PCI] The system initializes the PEG (PCI Express graphic) first. If a PCI
[PCI/PEG] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. If a PCI graphic card [PCI/IGD] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. If a PCI graphic card
PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
915G only) Express graphic card is not available, it will initialize the IGD. (for
915G only) Express graphic card is not available, it will initialize the PCI graphic
card. is not available, it will initialize the PEG (PCI Express graphic) card. is not available, it will initialize the IGD. (for 915G only)
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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. Setting options: [32], [64], [96], [128], [160], [192], [224], [248].
PCI Slot1 IRQ, PCI Slot2 IRQ, PCI Slot3 IRQ
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [12], [14], [15], [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically deter­mine the IRQ line for each PCI slot.
IRQ Resource Setup
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu 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 [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. Available settings: [Reserved] and [Available].
DMA Resource Setup
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu 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 [Reserved] setting to it.
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H/W Monitor
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.
CPU Fan Failure Warning
When enabled, the system will automatically monitor the CPU fan during boot-up. If it detects that the CPU fan is not rotating, the system will show an error message on the screen and halt the boot-up process. The function is built with CPU fan power connector (CPUFAN2) only and enables you to protect the CPU from possible overheating problem. If you don’t connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan power connector, we recommend disabling this feature. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
CPU Smart Fan Target Temp Select
When the current temperature of the CPU fan reaches the value you specify here, the CPU fan will speed up for cooling down to avoid the CPU damage; on the contrary, if the CPU fan current temperature is lower than the specified value, the CPU fan will slow down its speed to keep the temperature stable.
CPU FAN PIN Select
If you enable the CPU Smart Fan Target Temp Select, this item is available for you to choose the CPU fan pin number of your system. Be sure to select the correct pin number identical to the pin of the CPU fan you purchase. Setting options: [3 PINS], [4 PINS].
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. This item is available only when your mainboard has JCI1 jumper. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
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PC Health Status
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System/Power FAN Speed, Vcore, +3.3 V, +5.0 V, +12.0V, +5VSB
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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Cell Menu
The items in Cell Menu includes some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM and overclocking functions.
MSI Reminds You...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
Current CPU CLOCK, Current DDR Memory Frequency
These two items show the current clocks of CPU & DDR memory frequency. Read­only.
High Performance Mode
This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to [Optimized] enables Adjust DDR Memory Frequency automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure these fields manually. Setting options: [Optimized], [Manual].
Dynamic OverClocking
Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM’s newly developed CoreCell 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. Setting options:
TM
Technology. It is designed to detect the load
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[Disabled] Disable Dynamic Overclocking function. [Private] 1st level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 1%. [Sergeant] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 3%. [Captain] 3rd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 5%. [Colonel] 4th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 7%. [General] 5th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 10%. [Commander] 6th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 15%.
MSI Reminds You...
1. 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 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.
2. Meanwhile, there are two functions to protect user's system from crashing.
- There is a safe key "Ins" in BIOS. In case the overclocking fails, you can press "Ins" key while system rebooting to restore to the BIOS defaults.
- If the system incidentally reboot for four times, the BIOS will also be restored to the defaults.
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Setting options: For CPU FSB200: [200]~[500]
For CPU FSB133: [133]~[500]
CPU Ratio CMOS Setting
This item allows you to adjust the CPU ratio. Setting to [Startup] enables the CPU running at the fastest speed which is detected by system.
Adjusted CPU Clock
This read-only item shows the CPU Clock you like to use, which will automatically change in accordance with the settings of Adjust CPU FSB Frequency and CPU Ratio CMOS Setting. Please note you must reboot the system to let the change take effect.
Adjust DDR Memory Frequency
When it is set to [Manual] in High Performance Mode, user can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency. Setting options: [Auto], [400], [533], [667].
Adjusted DDR Memory Frequency
This read-only item shows the DDR Memory Frequency you like to use, which will
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automatically change in accordance with the setting of Adjust DDR Memory Frequency. Please note you must reboot the system to let the change take effect.
Adjust PCI Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI frequency (in MHz). In default this value will change automatically in accordance with the setting of CPU Ratio CMOS Setting. However, you may adjust the desired PCI frequency you like by using the <+> & <-> key. Setting options: [33.3], [37.7], [40.0].
Adjust PCI Express Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI Express frequency (in MHz). Select the number between [100]~[133] for needed frequency.
Adjust CPU Voltage (V)
The settings are used to adjust the CPU clock multiplier (ratio) and CPU core voltage (Vcore). These settings offer users a tool to overclock the system.
Adjust DDR Voltage (V)
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 for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.
Adjust NB Voltage (V)
NorthBridge voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the perfor­mance of your NorthBridge when overclocking, but stability may be affected.
MSI Reminds You...
The settings shown in different color in CPU Voltage, DDR Voltage and NB Voltage help to verify if your setting is proper for your system.
Gray: Default setting. White: Safe setting. Yellow: High performance setting. Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be
Changing CPU Voltage, DDR Voltage and NB Voltage may result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.
unstable.
Spread Spectrum
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 [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, activate the Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction. 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. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
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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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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:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
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Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Introduction to DigiCell
DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor and configure all the integrated peripherals of the system, such as audio program, power management, MP3 files management and communication / 802.11g WLAN settings. Moreover, with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to monitor the system hard­ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to overclock the CPU/ memory.
Once you have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Util- ity --> MSI DigiCell), it will have an icon in the system tray, a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up” menu. You may double-click on each icon to enable DigiCell.
short-cut icon in the system tray
short-cut path in the start-up menu (path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->DigiCell)
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Main
Before using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... etc.) and all the necessary drivers (onboard LAN driver, audio driver, CoreCenter, Live Update... etc.) installed correctly.
The icon representing each item will be lit up if it is inserted/installed correctly and properly. Otherwise, the icon will remain gray and user is not able to view the functionality/connection of that item.
Introduction:
Click on each icon appearing above to enter the sub-menu to make further configuration.
MSI
Click on this button to link to MSI website: http://www.msi.com.tw.
Quick Guide
Click on this button and the quick guide of DigiCell will be displayed for you to review.
H/W Diagnostic
In this sub-menu, it provides the information of each DigiCell button for you to check if the representing peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed.
Comm.
In this sub-menu, you can see the configuration details for communication products, including the status, strength, speed and channel of the connec­tion of the Ethernet LAN & Wireless LAN.
Software Access Point
In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode, and configure the advanced settings for each mode, such as the authentication encryption... etc.
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Live Update
You can take advantage of Live Update to detect and update BIOS and drivers online.
Core Center
You can take advantage of Core Center to monitor the health status of your system and to overclock under Windows OS if your system supports overclocking function.
MEGA STICK
If you have your MEGA STICK connected to your system, this icon will be lit up. Click this blue icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you can load media files from your MEGA STICK or the system, and edit the preferred playlist.
Audio Speaker Setting
In this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and environment.
Power on Agent
In this sub-menu, you can configure date, time and auto-executed programs of the power-on, power-off and restarting features.
MSI Reminds You...
Click on back button in every sub-menu and it will bring you back to the main menu.
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H/W Diagnostic
In the H/W Diagnostic sub-menu, you can see the information, status and note of each DigiCell. You may double check the connection and installation of the item marked as gray.
You may also click on the Mail to MSI button to send your questions or suggestions to MSI’s technical support staff.
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Communication
In the Communication sub-menu, you can see the status of all the LAN / WLAN / Bluetooth on the screen if the hardware is installed. The first icon indicates the onboard LAN on your system, the second icon indicates the wireless LAN status, and the third one is the information about the bluetooth on your system. Click on each item for details.
This icon indicates the information and connection status of onboard LAN, which is read-only.
The second icon indicates the wireless connection. You may click this icon to configure the advanced settings in the WLAN Card Mode dialogue box (see the image on p.4-8). Please note that it is only available when the Software Access Point is set to WLAN Card Mode.
The third icon indicates the connection using bluetooth devices. If your system has connected to the bluetooth device, the icon will light up.
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Software Access Point
In the Software Access Point sub-menu, you can see the communication status on your system and choose the desired software access point mode by clicking on the desired icon. The default settings are configured for your usage. The default soft­ware access point mode is set to WLAN Card Mode. For more advanced security settings and channels switching, click on “Setting” button to enter its sub-menu.
Terminology
Here are the introduction of WLAN / AP communication terminology.
WEP Key
In the wireless network environment, the administrator can set up password (Network Key) to protect the network from being attacked or unauthorized access. When building the network, you can set up 4 sets of WEP keys, which can be 5 characters (10 hexadecimal digital) or 13 characters (26 hexadecimal digital) and specify one of them to use.
Ad-hoc Mode
An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communi­cations session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In this kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure Mode
The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of the Ad-hoc networking.
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Access Point Mode
Click on “Setting” button of the Access Point Mode and the following screen will display.
IP Sharing
Click on this icon to enable/disable the IP sharing. The default of this setting is disabled.
Disabled. Enabled.
Enabling/disabling IP sharing depends on the different situation. For example:
1. If your family and you are getting on Internet at home with multi computers, and your ISP only provides one IP for you, you may need to enable IP Sharing function in order to use this one IP to get on Internet with multi computers simultaneously.
2. If you are getting on Internet in office, usually the LAN card will automatically get the IP this computer uses. In this case you don’t have to enable this function.
SSID
Means Service Set Identifier, a unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. It must be identical for all points in the network. Then the card will be able to connect to an access point with the same SSID.
Channel
Specifies the operating radio frequency channel in Infrastructure mode, which should be set to an available one (ex: with less traffic to ensure the stable and better connection).
Associated Client List
This option is to display information of stations that are currently associated to your wireless gateway.
Association Control
This option allows you to control which PC can connect to the wireless LAN. If you
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enable this feature, only PCs with MAC address located in Association Control List can connect to the wireless LAN.
MAC Address
MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
Security
This option allows you to enable/disable the authentication function.
Authentication
Open: Communicates the key across the network. Shared: Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate.
WLAN Card Mode
Click on “Setting” button of the WLAN Card Mode for the WEP status of your APs. If the AP you are selecting (the highlighted one) is not encrypted (Disabled shown in
the Encryption column), the screen will display as below. You can click “Connect” to make connection to that AP, click “Cancel” to close this dialogue box, or click “Refresh” button to update the available WLAN connections.
If the network you are selecting is encrypted (WEP shown in the Encryption column), the screen will display as below. You need to enter the correct WEP key defined by AP in the specified WEP Key 1~4 fields to make the connection.
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Live Update
Click on the Live Update icon in the main menu and the Live Update program will be enabled.
The Live Update 3™ is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/ drivers/VGA BIOS/VGA Driver/OSD/Utility 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.
Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online. Live Driver – Updates the drivers online. Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online. Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online. Live OSD – Updates the firmware of the OSD products online. 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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MEGA STICK
In the MEGA STICK sub-menu, you can configure the settings of MSI MEGA STICK and the media files (*.m3u, *.mp3, *.wav, *.cda, *.wma) on your system.
Basic Function
Here you can edit your own play list with the buttons “load”, “save”, “delete”, “shuttle”, “repeat” & “print”.
Load To load media files or the playlist of mp3 files (*.m3u) on your system or Save To save a loaded playlist of mp3 files (*.m3u) on your system or on Delete Click on the media files in the Play List: field and use “Delete” button
Shuffle To play the media file in the Play List: in a random order. Repeat To repeat the selected files in the Play List:. Print This button has 2 functions:
on your MEGA STICK. your MEGA STICK. to remove the media file from the play list. Y ou may remove multi media
files simultaneously by using “Ctrl” to select multi files.
1.To print out the details of current play list through your printer with the following information: Song title --- Song length --- Singer name
2.To save the details of current play list and save the file in the plain text file format in the \\Program files\MSI\DigiCell\MyMusic.txt for your reference. The MyMusic.txt file is with the following information: Song title --- Song length --- Singer name
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There is also a toolbar for you to execute some basic function, like play, stop, pause, previous/next song, song info and volume adjust. There is also a scroll bar on the top for you to forward/rewind.
previous
pause
next
forward/rewind bar
song’s informationstop
play
Right-click on the MP3 file and choose “Info”, a MP3 Info dialogue will pop up to show the information of the file, including the title, artist, album, release year and others. You may also add your own comment in the comment field. Then click “Save” to save the change, click “Cancel” to discard the change, or click “Remove” to all this information.
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MSI Feature
Non-Unicode programs supported
If you are using an operating system in European languages, and you’d like to play the media files in MEGA STICK with East-Asian languages (such as Chinese, Japanese... etc.), it is possible that the file names will display incorrectly. You can install the Supplemental Language Support provided by Microsoft to solve this problem. You need to have your Microsoft Setup CD prepared in the CD­ROM. The system will start to install the necessary components after the settings are configured here. Follow the steps described below.
1.Go to [Control Panel] and choose [Regional and Languages Options].
2.Go to the [Languages] tab and enable the check box of [Install files for East Asian languages]. A dialogue box will pop up to remind you the above selection is chosen.
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3. Then go to the [Advanced] tab and select the language you want to be supported (the language of the filename in the MegaStick) from the drop-
down list in the [Language for non-Unicode programs], then click [Apply]. The system will install the necessary components from your Microsoft Setup CD immediately.
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MSI Feature
Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU)
Click on the Core Center icon in the main menu and the Core Center program will be enabled.
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.
When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two sub-menus will open for users to adjust the thresholds of system to send out the warning messages.
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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 next to 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 values you just configured. Also you may click “Auto” to start testing the maximum 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, here 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.
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MSI Feature
Audio Speaker Setting
In the Audio Speaker Setting sub-menu, you can configure the multi-channel audio operation, perform speaker test, and choose the environment you prefer while en­joying the music.
You can scroll the bar of each equalizer to regulate for current playing digital sound source. Also you may click on the “on” button to enable/disable the equalizer function. Once the equalizer function is enabled, you can choose several preset equalizers for your preference. You may also right-click anywhere to execute this function. After you have chosen one equalizer, it will be indicated next to the “on” button in yellow.
The Environment setting lets you select the environment you like, such as
Cave or Convert Hall.
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Click on the “Speaker test” button and the following dialogue box will appear:
In this Speaker Configuration dialogue box, select the audio configuration which is identical to the audio jack on your mainboard. Once the correct audio configuration is selected, click “Apply” to save the changes. Then the following screen will appear. In this Speaker Configuration dialogue box, first select the correct item from the Speaker mode drop-down list, and then click on each connected speaker to ensure if Headphone, 2-, 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio operation is working 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
Side Left
Rear Left
Subwoofer
Front Right
Side Right
Rear Right
MSI Reminds You...
For the advanced functions of the audio codec, please refer to Chapter 7: Introduction to CMI 9880L Audio Codec for details.
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MSI Feature
Power on Agent
In the Power on Agent sub-menu, you can configure setting of power-on, power­off and restarting status.
In the screen below, you can set the date, time, start-up programs respectively for power-on, power-off and restarting.
Power On
Here are the available settings for Power On function:
Date Use the drop-down list to select the date for power-on. Time Use the arrow keys to select the hour/minute/second for power-on,
power-off and restarting. Then click “Apply” to save the changes. As you click “Apply”, the following dialogue will appear to show you the next power-on schedule, and the system will start to count down to restart. Click “OK” to restart the computer right away or click “Later” to restart your computer later.
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Please note that the new setting will not take effect until you restart your computer.
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Power Off / Restart
You may configure the time (in the format hh:mm:ss) for the next power-off / restart.
Start With
Use the button “+Add” to add the start-up programs as DigiCell is activated next time. For example, you may like to have Outlook activated or a specified website linked when you get to the office every morning. Step 1: Click on the Program: field and click “>>”
button to browse for the path of Outlook or
Internet Explorer. Step 2: Click on “OK” to apply the setting. Step 3: For specified file or specified website, you
may enter the file name with the complete
path or the website link in the Parameters: field.
add the desired start­with program
To activate Outlook as DigiCell is enabled next time
To activate a specified website as DigiCell is enabled next time
Of course you may use the button “-Delete” to remove the added programs, or you can right-click on the selected program and click Delete.
delete the added program
MSI Reminds You...
You can also enable the Every turn on function, which will enable the specified program(s) and file(s) every time the Digi Cell utility runs.
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Auto Login
Since the Power On function allows the system to power on automatically, you may have to enable this Auto Login function in the following situations:
1.If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, and you need to enter your user name & password everytime when you boot up your computer.
2.If there are multi users using the same computer and you’d like to power on the computer automatically with one specific user.
Enable Auto Login
Enable this setting if you want to use the Auto Login feature. It supports the following operating systems: Win9X, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP.
Default User Name
It is only available for Windows 2000 & Windows XP.
-- If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your login user name in this field.
-- If you are using a computer with multi users (for Windows XP operating system), please enter the user name you’d like to auto power-on in this field.
Default Password
It is only available for Windows 2000 & Windows XP.
-- If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your login password in this field.
-- If you are using a computer with multi-users (for Windows XP operating system), please enter the password for the user name you’d like to auto power-on in this field.
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Chapter 5. Intel ICH6R RAID Introduction
Introduction to Intel
ICH6R SA TA RAID
The southbridge ICH6R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives.
Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:
1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking.
2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature.
3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing,
elevator seek and packet chain command.
Intel ICH6R includes the RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring), and a combination of the two called Intel Matrix RAID T echnology, which has two volume in a single RAID array.
RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent chan­nels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.
MSI Reminds You...
All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.
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BIOS Configuration
The Intel RAID Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel RAID Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS (please to P.3-13 items ATA/IDE Configu- ration <Enhanced> & Configure SATA as <RAID> for details) to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM
1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self T est (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds:
MSI Reminds You...
The “Driver Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.
After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
MSI Reminds You...
The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an exist­ing system to RAID 0 or RAID 1.
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2. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear:
(1) Create RAID Volume
1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level (RAID0 or RAID1) best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.
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3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection.
4. Then select the strip value for the RAID 0 or RAID 1 array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the <Enter> key to select and advance to the next field. The avail­able values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some suggested selections: 16 KB – Best for sequential transfers 64 KB – Good general purpose strip size 128 KB – Best performance for most desktops and workstations. The default
5. Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.
value.
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6. Then the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue.
7. Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is finished.
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(2) Delete RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID
drives will be lost.
MSI Reminds You...
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.
Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press <Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press <Delete> key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.
Press <Y> key to accept the volume deletion.
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(3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears:
Press <Y> key to accept the selection.
MSI Reminds You...
1. You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
2. Possible reasons to ‘Reset Disks to Non-RAID’ could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
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Installing Software
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000
New Windows XP / 2000 Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP /
2000.
1. Start the installation: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.
2. When the Windows XP Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s).
3. Insert the driver diskette Intel IAA RAID XP Driver For ICH6R (FW82801FR) into drive A: and press <Enter>.
4. Choose the driver Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller from the drop- down list that appears on Windows XP Setup screen, and press the <Enter> key.
5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.
6. From the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP/2000 installation.
Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel IAA RAID Edition.
4. The drivers will be automatically installed.
Confirming Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation
1. From Windows XP/2000, open the Control Panel from My Computer fol­lowed by the System icon.
2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller should appear.
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Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition
The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate
the hard drive from which the system is booting or a hard drive that contains impor­tant data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver
components.
Insert the MSI CD and click on the Intel IAA RAID Edition to install the software.
Click on this item
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The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as
following:
Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
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The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue.
After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to
continue.
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Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following
window, and click Next button to start installation.
Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the
program icon.
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The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID
Edition Setup installation status.
Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.
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RAID Migration Instructions
The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition offers the flexibility to upgrade
from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to a two drive RAID 0 or RAID 1 configu­ration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk. However, several important steps must be followed at the time the system is first configured in order to take advantage of RAID when upgrading to a second SATA hard drive:
1. BIOS must be configured for RAID before installing Windows* XP on the
single SATA hard drive. Refer to P.3-13 BIOS Configuration for properly setting of the BIOS.
2. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Driver during Windows Setup.
Refer to P.5-8 Installing Software for instructions on installing the driver during Windows Setup.
3. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition after the operating
system is installed.
To create a volume from an existing disk, complete the following steps:
MSI Reminds You...
A Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from the added disk and the data cannot be recovered. It is critical to backup all important data on the added disk before proceeding. However, during the migration process, the data on the source disk is preserved.
After the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition has been successfully
installed and the system has rebooted, click on the Intel Application Accelerator shortcut link (Start --> All Programs --> Intel(R) Application Accelerator --> Intel Application Accelerator) and the following window will appear:
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Create RAID V olume from Existing Disk
To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create
RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive.
The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard pops up to lead
you for the following procedure. Click Next to continue.
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