MSI Hetis 915, Hetis 915 MS-6289, HETIS 915 LITE - Hetis - 915 Lite User Manual

Hetis 915

User’s Guide

G52-B6289X1

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re­sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC. power cord, if any, must be used in

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.

Micro-Star International

Hetis 915

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO­STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this

document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents.
Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right
to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Ma­chines Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First Release March 2005

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence pro
tects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE
OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly
115/230V 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:

- The power cord or plug is damaged.

- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

- The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.

- The equipment has dropped and damaged.

- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. Do not leave this equipment in an unconditioned environment with

storage temperature above 500 C (1220F). Extreme heat 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

Chapter 1. Getting Started..........................................................................1-1

1.1 System Specifications..................................................................1-2

1.2 System Configuration....................................................................1-4

1.3 Thermal Solution..........................................................................1-10

Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard............................................................2-1

2.1 Mainboard Layout........................................................................2-2

2.2 CPU...............................................................................................2-4

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU.....................................................2-4

CPU & Cooler Installation...........................................................2-5

2.3 Memory..........................................................................................2-8

Introduction to DDR SDRAM......................................................2-8

DIMM Module Combination.........................................................2-9

Installing DDR Modules..............................................................2-9

2.4 Power Supply..............................................................................2-10

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.......................................2-10

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1..........................................2-10

2.5 Front Panel...................................................................................2-11

Audio Ports..............................................................................2-11

USB Ports................................................................................2-11

IEEE 1394 Port (Standard only)...............................................2-11

2.6 Rear Panel...................................................................................2-12

Mouse/Keyboard Connectors.................................................2-12

Audio Port Connectors............................................................2-13

VGA Port.................................................................................2-13

Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(Standard only)........................2-14

LAN (RJ-45) Jack....................................................................2-15

USB Ports................................................................................2-15

Serial Ports.............................................................................2-16

IEEE 1394 Port (Standard only)...............................................2-16

S-Video Out Connector (Standard only)................................2-17

RCA Connector: TV1 (Standard only).....................................2-17

2.7 Connectors..................................................................................2-18

IDE Connector: IDE1.................................................................2-18

Card Reader Connector: CR1..................................................2-18

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/SATA2...................................2-19

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Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F2/CPU_F3................................2-19

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1.................................................2-20

CD-in Connector: JCD1.............................................................2-20

On-Board RCA out Connector: J2 (Standard only)..................2-21

Internal Speaker Connector: CON1..........................................2-21

2.8 Jumper.........................................................................................2-22

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1....................................................2-22

2.9 Slot...............................................................................................2-23

PCI Express Slot: PCIE_1 (For Riser Card Use Only)..............2-23

Chapter 3. System Assembly....................................................................3-1

3.1 Overview.......................................................................................3-2

Installation Tools.........................................................................3-2

Screws.......................................................................................3-2

Checking the Items.....................................................................3-3

3.2 Installation Procedures..................................................................3-4

1. Removing Cover.....................................................................3-4

2. Installing HDD..........................................................................3-5

3. Installing Optical Drive............................................................3-6

4. Installing Card Reader (Optional)..........................................3-7

5. Installing Memory Modules.....................................................3-8

6. Installing CPU..........................................................................3-9

7. Installing CPU Cooler............................................................3-10

8. Restoring Chassis Cover & Installing Footstand................3-11

Chapter 4. BIOS Setup.................................................................................4-1

Entering Setup....................................................................................4-2

Selecting the First Boot Device.................................................4-2

Control Keys..............................................................................4-3

Getting Help...............................................................................4-3

Main Menu.................................................................................4-3

Default Settings.........................................................................4-3

The Main Menu...................................................................................4-4

Standard CMOS Features..................................................................4-6

Advanced BIOS Features..................................................................4-8

Advanced Chipset Features............................................................4-10

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................4-11

Power Management Features..........................................................4-14

PNP/PCI Configurations....................................................................4-17

H/W Monitor......................................................................................4-18

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BIOS Setting Password....................................................................4-19

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults...................................................4-20

Chapter 5. Introduction to Realtek ALC880..........................................5-1

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver.................................................5-2

Installation for Windows 2000/XP......................................................5-2

Software Configuration......................................................................5-4

Sound Effect......................................................................................5-5

Audio IO.............................................................................................5-6

Mixer..................................................................................................5-9

Microphone.......................................................................................5-12

3D Audio Demo.................................................................................5-13

Information........................................................................................5-14

Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function...................................5-15

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Getting Started

Congratulations for purchasing Hetis 915 (MS-6289)

barebone. Hetis barebone is your best Slim PC choice. Based on

the “all-in-one” design idea, Hetis provides 6 USB ports, 2 full
PCI slots for expansion. With the fantastic appearance and small

form factor, it can easily be set anywhere. The feature packed plat­form also gives you an exciting PC experience.

1

Chapter 1

1.1 System Specifications

Mainboard Model

† MS-7137 v1.0, 334mm (L) x 190mm (W), 5 mounting holes, 4 layer

proprietary form factor

CPU

†Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processors in

LGA775 package.

†Supports up to Celeron-D/Pentium 4 3XX, 56X and 66X Series 533/

800MHz FSB sequence processor or higher speed.

†Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php)

Chipset

† Intel® 915GL chipset

- Supports FSB 800/533MHz

- Supports DDR 333/400 memory interface

- Integrated graphics controller.

† Intel® ICH6 chipset

- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, 6 ports

- 2 Serial ATA/150 ports

- 2 channel Ultra ATA 66/100 bus Master IDE controller

- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC

- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management

Main Memory

† Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 2.6 Volt DDR SDRAM
† Supports up to 2GB memory size without ECC
† Supports dual channel 333/400 MHz

(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)

Slot

† PCI(V2.3) *2 through riser card

1-2

Getting Started

On-Board Peripherals

† Front I/O

- Audio Ports (Headphone-Out x 1, Mic-In x 1)

- USB2.0 Ports x 2

- IEEE 1394 (4pins) x 1 (For Standard Version)

† Rear I/O

- PS/2 keyboard/Mouse x 2

- Serial Ports x 2

- VGA Port x 1

- Audio Ports (Line-In x 1, Line-Out x 1, Mic-In x 1, RS-Out x 1, C/S Out
x 1, SS-Out x 1)

- USB2.0 Ports x 4

- RJ45 LAN Jack x 1

For Standard Version

- IEEE 1394 (6pins) x 1

- DVI

- S-Video Out

- RCA Out

Audio

† 7.1-channel HD audio codec Realtek ALC880

LAN

† Intel® Gigabit LAN

On-Board Graphics

† Intel GMA 900 graphics:

- Incredible graphics for photos, videos and games.

- High Definition TV (HDTV) display resolution for a wonderful enter
tainment experience

Chassis Dimension

† 330mm (D) x 320mm (W) x 94mm (H)

1-3

Chapter 1

1.2 System Configuration

Standard Version

Front View

1. Mic-in (pink), 5. HDD LED
Headphone-out (green) 6. Optical Drive Eject/Close Button

2. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 7. Optical Drive (optional)

3. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Port 8. Card Reader Drive (optional)

4. Power Button & Power LED

1-4

Rear View

Getting Started

1. Voltage Selector 12. Power On/Off Switch

2. Power Jack 13. Support Bracket Spring

3. Ventilation Hole 14. RJ-45 LAN Jack

4. 4 x USB 2.0 Ports 15. 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port

5. PS/2 Mouse 16. Expansion Slots

6. PS/2 Keyboard 17. VGA Port

7. Serial Ports 18. Line-out

8. DVI Port 19. Line-in

9. S-Video out 20. RCA out

10. Mic-in 21. RS-Out

11. SS-Out 22. C/S-Out

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Chapter 1

Lite Version

Front View

1. Mic-in (pink), 4. HDD LED

Headphone-out (green) 5. Optical Drive Eject/Close Button

2. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 6. Optical Drive (optional)

3. Power Button & Power LED 7. Card Reader Drive (optional)

1-6

Rear View

Getting Started

1. Voltage Selector 10. Power On/Off Switch

2. Power Jack 11. Support Bracket Spring

3. Ventilation Hole 12. RJ-45 LAN Jack

4. 4 x USB 2.0 Ports 13. Expansion Slots

5. PS/2 Mouse 14. VGA Port

6. PS/2 Keyboard 15. Line-out

7. Serial Ports 16. Line-in

8. Mic-in 17. RS-Out

9. SS-Out 18. C/S-Out

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Chapter 1

Connecting to External Devices

1-8

Chassis Design

† Dimension: 330mm (D) x 320mm (W) x 94mm (H)
† Minimized screw structure
† Detachable bay housing
† Multiple ventilation holes

Getting Started

1. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 4. Power Supply Ventilation Hole

2. System Ventilation Hole 5. System Ventilation Hole

3. System Fan Ventilation Hole 6. Release Button of Front I/O Door

1-9

Chapter 1

1.3 Thermal Solution

To prevent the system from overheating, we have adopted a spe­cially designed CPU cooler and multiple ventilation holes for better cool­ing effects.

The specially designed CPU cooler supports Intel® LGA775­Prescott™ and Celeron-D™ . The following figures illustrate how the
system fan effectively exhausts hot air through multiple ventilation holes.

CPU Fan

Air Flow Direction

Air Out Air Out

Air In

1-10

Getting Started

System
Fan

Power
Supply Fan

Power
Supply

Ventilation
Hole

Ventilation
Hole

front panel

1-11

Chapter 1

System Air Flow Direction

System Fan

Power
Supply
Fan

Power
Supply

front panel

After the installation is completed, please
keep other objects away from the ventila­tion hole at least 2.5cm and above. Do not
block the ventilation hole.

1-12

Introducing Mainboard

This chapter tells you basics of 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 peripheal 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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Chapter 2

BATT

PCIE_1

2.1 Mainboard Layout

Top : COM 1

Mic

Line-Out

J2

JCD1

Realtek ALC880

T:M:B:
Line-In

S-Video Out

CHRONTEL

CH7021A-TEF

Top : VGA Port

Bottom: DVI Port

CHRONTEL

CH7307TC-DEF

W83627THF

Bottom: COM 2

Winbond

VIA

VT6307

Top: IEEE 1394 port

Bottom: USB ports

Top : mouse

Bottom: keyboard

Intel

82541P1

Top: LAN Jack

Bottom: USB ports

Top: LAN Jack

Bottom: USB ports

DIMM2

CPU_F2

CPU_F3

DIMM1

BIOS

Intel 915GL

Intel ICH6

JPW1

SATA1SATA2

JBAT1

ATX1

CR1

IDE1

+

CON1

AUDIO2

MS-7137 (V1.X) Mainboard (Standard Version)

AUDIO1

USB2 USB1 J1394-1

JFP1

CASE_OPEN1

2-2

BATT

Mic

PCIE_1

Line-Out

JCD1

Realtek ALC880

Introducing Mainboard

Top: LAN J a c k

Bot t o m: USB ports

Top: LAN J a c k

Intel

82541P1

Bot t o m: USB ports

Top : mouse

Top : COM 1

T:M:B:
Line-In

VGA Port

W83627THF

Bottom: COM 2

Winbond

Bottom: keybo a rd

USB port s

DIMM2

CPU_F2

CPU_F3

DIMM1

BIOS

Intel 915GL

Intel ICH6

JPW1

SATA1SATA2

JBAT1

ATX1

CR1

IDE1

+

AUDIO2

MS-7137 (V1.X) Mainboard (Lite Version)

CON1

AUDIO1

JFP1

CASE_OPEN1

USB2 USB1

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Chapter 2

2.2 CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott/Tejas 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.

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 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

The surface of LGA 775
CPU. Remember to apply
some silicone heat transfer
compound on it for better
heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

2-4

Introducing Mainboard

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 land side cover on
the bottom to protect the CPU con­tact from damage. Rotate it to make
the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle)

in the right-bottom corner.

land side cover

3.Use 2 hands to remove the land side
cover (if any). Please note not to

touch the pins.

2.Take out the accompanying CPU Clip
and rotate it for the same direction as
the CPU (Pin 1 indicator is in the left-

bottom corner).

4.Align the two pin 1 indicators (the
triangles on the CPU & the CPU Clip),
and use the CPU Clip to clip the CPU
up, pressing the clips on both sides

to the center, as the arrows shown.

MSI Reminds You...

1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on
your system.

2.Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU
packing.

2-5

Chapter 2

5.The CPU socket 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.

7.Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

6.Remove the cap from lever
hinge side (as the arrow
shows). The pins of socket
reveal.

8.Correctly align the triangle of
CPU Clip with the CPU chamfer,
and the square on the CPU Clip

to the hook of the socket.

9.Use your thumb and the middle fin­gers to push the clips to release the
CPU, then press down the CPU with
your index finger to allow the whole
module to be installed onto the CPU

socket.

10.The CPU is installed well on
the CPU socket.

2-6

Introducing Mainboard

11.Visually inspect if the CPU is seated
well into the socket, then remove the
CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover
the load plate onto the package.

13. Align the holes on the mainboard

with the heatsink. Lock the
cooler until its four screws fixed

on the mainboard.

12. Press down the load lever
lightly onto the load plate, and
then secure the lever with the
hook under retention tab.

Note:If you want to uninstall the

CPU, align the 4 points (see
Point 8 for details) again and
push the clip to lift up the CPU.

MSI Reminds You...

1.Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in
BIOS (Chapter 4) for the CPU temperature.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket
pin with the plastic cap covered to avoid damaging.

3. 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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Chapter 2

2.3 Memory

The mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR333/DDR400 DDR
SDRAM, and supports the memory size up to 2GB without ECC. To oper­ate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed.

(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.
msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )

DDR DIMM Slots

(DDR 1~2)

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but
doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM
modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM.

2-8

Introducing Mainboard

DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either
single- or double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DDR 1
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 128MB~1GB

DDR 2
(Bank 2 & 3) S/D 128MB~1GB

Maximum System Memory Supported 128MB~2GB

S: Single Side D: Double Side

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The

module will only fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.

Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is
deeply inserted in the socket.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically

close.

Volt

Notch

MSI Reminds You...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is prop­erly inserted in the socket.

2-9

Chapter 2

2.4 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.

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1

This connector allows you to connect to an power supply. To connect to
the 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.

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

11

20

2
4

ATX1

JPW1

1

10

1

3

ATX1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND
6 5V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

PIN SIGNAL

11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V

MSI Reminds You...

These two connectors connect to the power supply and have to work
together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2-10

2.5 Front Panel

Headphone-out

Audio Ports

These audio ports allow you to connect front audio devices.

Mic-in

USB Ports

Introducing Mainboard

IEEE 1394 4pins
(For Standard Version)

Headphone-out

MIC-in

USB Ports

The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller
Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as
keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the
USB devices directly into these connectors.

IEEE 1394 Port (For Standard Version)

The front panel provides one IEEE 1394 port. This smaller one is
designed for you to connect the IEEE 1394 device with external power.

The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing
enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including con­sumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other
PCs, and portable devices.

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Chapter 2

2.6 Rear Panel

The Rear Panel provides the following connectors:

IEEE 1394 6pins
(For Standard Version)

LAN Jack

Mouse

USB Ports

Keyboard

Mouse/Keyboard Connectors

The mainboard provides two standard PS/2® mini DIN connectors
for attaching PS/2® mouse and keyboard.

Serial Port

Serial Port

VGA Port

DVI Port

(For Standard

Version)

(For Standard

Line-out

Line-in

MIC -in

S-Video Out

(For Standard

Version)

RCA Out

Version)

RS

SS

CS

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

6

4

6

4

2

5

3

2

1

5

3

1

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

Mouse Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection

Keyboard Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection

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Introducing Mainboard

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 ALC880 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.

Rear Speaker Out

Line In

Line Out

(in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

( in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)

MIC

VGA Port

The mainboard provides one DB 15-pin female connector to con­nect a VGA monitor.

5 1

15 11

DB 15-Pin Female Connector

Side Surround Out

(in 7.1CH)

VGA Port Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Not used
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Power
10 Ground
11 Not used
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL

2-13

Chapter 2

Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(Standard only)

The mainboard provides a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector which
allows you to connect an LCD monitor. The DVI connector provides a
high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display
device. To connect a LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into
the DVI connector on the mainboard, and make sure that the other end of
the cable is properly connected to your monitor. (refer to your monitor
manual for more information.)

DVI connector

Signal Assignment

Pin

T.M.D.S.* Data2-

1

T.M.D.S. Data2+

2

T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield

3

T.M.D.S. Data4-

4

T.M.D.S. Data4+

5

DDC Clock

6

DDC Data

7

N/C

8

T.M.D.S. Data1-

9

T.M.D.S. Data1+

10

T.M.D.S. Data1/3

11

12

1

8

2417

DVI Connector

DVI Port Pin Definition

Pin

Signal Assignment

13

T.M.D.S. Data3+

14

+5V

15

GND (for +5V)

16

Hot Plug Detect

17

T.M.D.S. Data0-

18

T.M.D.S. Data0+

19

T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield

20

T.M.D.S. Data5-

21

T.M.D.S. Data5+

22

T.M.D.S. Clock Shield

23

T.M.D.S. Clock+

24

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LCD Monitor

*T.M.D.S. Technology

The graphics data sent to the digital monitor use Transition Minimized Differential
Signaling (T.M.D.S.)technology. TMDS uses an encoding algorithm to 8-bits of data
into a 10-bit transition minimixed, DC balanced character, which are transition­minimized to reduce EMI with copper cables and DC-balanced for transmission over
fiber optic cables. The TMDS algorithm also provides robust clock recovery for
greater skew tolerance with longer cables or low cost short cables.

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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 0-

8 1

RJ-45 LAN Jack

3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 2­6 D1N Differential Pair 1­7 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8 D3N Differential Pair 3-

USB Ports

The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller
Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as
keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the
USB device directly into the connector. The mainboard supports USB1.
1 & 2.0 devices.

USB Port Description

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

USB Ports

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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Serial Ports

The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial ports.
The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices
directly to the connectors.

Serial Port 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 Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

IEEE 1394 Port (For Standard Version)

The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE
1394 port connects to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. The
IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing en­hanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer
electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs,
and portable devices.

1394 Port

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S-Video Out Connector (For Standard Version)

The mainboard provides a S-Video Out connector for video-out function
which allows you to output the image to a TV or video device. Simply
plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video Out connector on the
mainboard, and the other end to the video input connector on your TV or
video device. Some TVs and video devices may support such kind of
input connector. For the correct connection, please refer to the TVs and
video devices' manuals for more information.

S-Video Out

TV

Projector

RCA Connector: TV1 (Standard only)

You can connect a TV or video device to TV1 connector for video­out function which allows you to output the image to a TV or video
device.

TV

TV1

Connector

Projector

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2.7 Connectors

IDE Connector: IDE1

.

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/
66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra
DMA/33/66/100 function. The connectors on the mainboard allows you
to connect to the IDE devices: HDD & CD-ROM.

IDE1

Card Reader Connector: CR1

The mainboard provides a connector to connect the Card Reader

on the Front Panel.

CR1

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Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/SATA2

The southbridge of this mainboard is ICH6 which supports two
serial connectors SATA1& SATA2.

SATA1/SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each
supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. The connectors
are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. The Serial ATA
connector allows you to connect the hard disk device of Serial ATA
interface.

SATA1/ SATA2 Pin Definition

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7

SATA1/SATA2

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND

5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND

Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F2/CPU_F3

The CPU_F2(processor fan) and CPU_F3 (system fans) support
system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector.
When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the
red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black
wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. The mainboard has a
ADT7467 chipset to detect CPU/fab temperature, you must use a spe­cially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan
control.

GND
+12V

Sensor

CPU_F2

MSI Reminds You...

1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official
website.

Sensor

+12V

GND

CPU_F3

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1

The mainboard provides one front panel connector for you to
connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with
Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

910

Power
Switch

Power
LED

JFP1

Reset
Switch

HDD
LED

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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.

CD-in Connector: JCD1

The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.

GND

L

R

JCD1

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RCA out Connector: J2 (For Standard Version)

The mainboard provides a TV-out connector for you to connect
to a TV or video device.

J2

Internal Speaker Connector: CON1

This connector is used to connect the built-in speaker.

CON1

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2.8 Jumper

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: JBAT1

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

1

3

JBAT1

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.

Keep Data

Clear Data

1

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2.9 Slot

PCI Express Slot: PCIE_1 (For Riser Card Use Only)

The mainboard provides one PCI Express slot.

The PCI-E slot allows you to insert Riser Cards. The Riser Cards
are included in the barebone. The Riser Cards allows you to insert two
expansion card. You can insert any type of PCI 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.

PCI Express slot

Riser Card

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System Assembly

System Assembly

This chapter provides you with the installation procedures
of Midas barebone. It is useful for you to read the information of
mainboard setup before assembling the whole system.

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3.1 Overview

The built-in MS-7137 mainboard is designed for Hetis barebone
only. Except MS-7137 mainboard, the built-in components of the
barebone include power supply. In this chapter we’ll show you how to
install CPU, Card Reader, HDD, Optical Drives and CPU Cooler.

Installation Tools

Screws

Two types of screws are used in assembling the barebone:

round-headed screw, thumb screw.

Screw Driver

Gloves

Round-headed screw: This type of screw is used to
attach the HDD and card reader to the tray.

Thumb screw: This type of screw is used to fasten the
chassis cover to the chassis.

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Checking the Items

Before assembling your system, please check the items listed
below for basic system operation. The Footstand and the CPU cooler are
included in the package, other items are optional.

CPU CoolerFootstand

CPU (Optional)

IDE or SATA HDD (Optional)

Card Reader (Optional)

Optical Drive (Optional)

DDR SDRAM (Optional)

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3.2 Installation Procedures

1. Removing Cover

Unlock the two screws on the
backplane with hands.

Remove the chassis cover.

Press the level on the support
bracket spring to release it.

Unlock the screw on the front
panel to release the drive cage.

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2. Installing HDD

Lift the drive cage to slide
aside.

Pull the HDD tray forwards to
remove it from the chassis.

System Assembly

Put the HDD in the HDD tray
and use 4 screws to fix it on
both sides.

Connect the cable and the
power cord to the HDD,
then put the HDD tray back
to secure it on the drive
cage.

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3. Installing Optical Drive

Pull the lock brackets outwards on
the both sides to release.

Insert the optical drive and push the
lock brackets back to fix it.

Connect the cable and the power
cord to the optical drive, then
restore the drive cage.

Lock the screw on the front
panel to fix the drive cage.

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4. Installing Card Reader (Optional)

Use the screwdriver to
unlock the card reader
cage.

Insert the card reader into the cage
with 15 degree angle.

System Assembly

Insert the LED into the cage and lock
the card reader with two screws.

Restore the card reader back and
connect the cable to the CR1 connec­tor on the mainboard.

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5. Installing Memory Modules

Locate the DIMM slots.

Insert the DIMM vertically into the
slot.

Note: The DIMM has only one notch
on the center of module. It will only fit
in the right direction.

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6. Installing CPU

Locate the CPU socket. Pull the lever
away from the socket and raise it up,
then lift up the cover.

Put the CPU onto the socket.

Note: Make sure the pins are completely
embedded into the socket. The CPU can
only fit in the correct direction.

System Assembly

Close the cover and the lever to complete
the installaton.

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7. Installing CPU Cooler

Place the CPU cooler onto the
CPU socket and secure the four
screws.

Connect the CPU cooler’s power
cord to the connector on the
mainboard.

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8. Restoring Chassis Cover & Installing Footstand

Restore the support bracket.

Restore the chassis cover.

Lock the chassis cover with the
screws.

Put the PC on the footstand or lay
on the rubber foots.

Horizontal type

Tower type

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup 4

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to
run the Setup program when:

² An error message appears on the screen during the system

boot up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² 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: A7137IMS V1.0BH 01/23/05

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.
01/23/05 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

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.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable
system performance.

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Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer
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>.

IDE Primary/Secondary/Third 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/Vendor/Size

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].

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].

System Information

Press <Enter> to for the sub-menu of each item:

Market Name/Model Name

This item shows the the PC/Mainboard names (read only).

Total System 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].

NX Support

NX (No eXecute) Support function is designed for memory buffer overflow
protection, it can prevent viruses from proliferating. Settings: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

C1E Support

When The CPU ID>0F40 and is above 533MHz/2.8GHz or 800MHz/3.6GHz, you
can enable C1E Support to lower the CPU power consumption while idle.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Hyper-Threading Function

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates
and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores

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BIOS Setup

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].

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

enabled;

* OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

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.

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 BIOS
attempts to load the operating system.

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].

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.

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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 options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Int. VGA Memory Size Select

The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory.
Setting options: [Disabled], [1MB], [8MB].

Aperture Size Select

This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to IGD
(internal graphic display) 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 IGD without any
translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of [128MB], and
[256 MB].

Video Function Configuration

This allows you to set the video functions.

DVMT Mode Select

Use the field to select the mode of the digital monitor you use. Setting
options: [Fixed Mode], [DVMT Mode], [Combo Mode].

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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 (Optional)

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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:

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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:

COM Port 1/2

These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port
1 (COM A) / Serial Port 2 (COM B). 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].

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, S­ATA and P-ATA devices. Refer to the following tables for details.

ATA/IDE Configuration

(Compatible)

SATA Only [SATA 1//2]
PATA Pri, SATA Sec [IDE1, SATA2]
SATA Pri, PATA Sec [SATA1, IDE1]
PATA Only [IDE1]

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ATA/IDE Configuration

(Enhanced)

IDE [IDE1, SATA 1/2]
AHCI [IDE1, SATA 1/2]

BIOS Setup

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 to have Ad­vanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) feature, which supports improved
serial ATA disk performance with native command queuing & native hot
plug.

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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 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 context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main­tains all system context.

[S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the informa-

tion of system configuration and open applications/files is saved
to main memory that remains powered while most other hard­ware components turn off to save energy. The information
stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a
“wake up” event occurs.

[Auto] BIOS determines the best setting automatically.

Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3

Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card
when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume
time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP
driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does
not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not
function after resuming from S3.

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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 button.

[Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer

enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is
pressed for more than four seconds, the computer
is turned off.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This 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 failure or interrupt occurred.

Wakeup Event Setup

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.

Resume From S3 By USB Device

The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from
S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

PowerOn by Keyboard

This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the
system. If you choose [Password], 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].

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Resume by Ring

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an
incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

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].

Resume by 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].

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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.

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 915G only)

[PCI/IGD] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. If a PCI graphic

card is not available, it will initialize the IGD. (for 915G only)

PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transac­tions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better
PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Setting options:
[32], [64], [96], [128], [160], [192], [224], [248].

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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

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].

PC Health Status

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

CPU/System FAN Control

This item enables or disables the Smart Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent
feature which will adjust the CPU/System fan speed automatically depending
on the CPU/System current temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage
your system. Option: [Smart Fan], [High Speed].

CPU/System Temperature, CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed, Vcore, +3.3V,
+5.0V, +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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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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Introduction to

Realtek ALC880

The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC880 chip, which provides
support for 8-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 Side, 1
Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC880 allows the board to attach 2,
4, 6 or 8 speakers for better surround sound effect. The section will tell
you how to install and use 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-channel audio function on the
board.

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Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC880 codec to function properly before
you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio operations. Follow the proce­dures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.

Installation for Windows 2000/XP

For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack4 or later
before installing the driver. And for Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP
Service Pack1 or later before installing the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could
look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will auto­matically appear.

2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.

Click here

MSI Reminds You...

The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous
update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens
shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest
software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.

4. Click Finish to restart the system.

Click here

Select this
option

Click here

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Software Configuration

After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel
audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right
corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to
enable the audio driver by clicking the Azalia HD Sound Effect Manager from the
Control Panel.

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Sound Effect

Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.

Load EQ Setting

Reset EQ Setting

EQ Setting On/Off

Save Preset

Delete EQ
Setting

You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust
automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new
equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the “Load EQ Setting” and “Save

Preset” button, click “Reset EQ Setting” button to use the default value, or click
“Delete EQ Setting” button to remove a preset EQ setting.

There are also other pre-set equalizer models for you to choose by clicking
“Others” under the Equalizer part.

Here it provides the Karaoke function which will automatically remove human
voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. You may use the “up arrow”
and “down arrow ” button to raise/lower the key, and press the lower button to
remove the human voice.

Remove the
human voice

Raise the key

Lower the key

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Audio IO

In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and
speakers.

You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here.

a. Headphone for the common headphone
b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output
e. 8CH Speaker for 8-Speaker Output (default setting)

Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different
from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead,
each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (ex. playback) function or
input (ex. Recording) function, all by your own choices.

Please follow the steps below to use it:

1. Plug the speakers in any available jack.

2. Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select
the device you have plugged in.

- If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to
find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your

device.

- If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the

device into the correct jack.

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Correct Message

Assume to plug a headphone in the Green jack at back panel. The icon beside
green jack become visible and the dialogue “ connected device” pops up.
Check the headphone, then click OK. As soon as OK is clicked, the icon
beside green jack becomes “headphone” as your selection.

Error Message

Assume to plug a headphone in the Blue jack at back panel. The icon beside
Blue jack becomes visible and the dialogue “connected device” pops up (the
default setting of blue jack is “Line-in”. Check the headphone anyway, then
click OK. You should notice the icon beside blue jack remains the same
without any change and the error message pops.

Pop-screen check list

2CH Speakers configutaion - check the Front Speaker Out anyway.
4CH Speakers configuration - check the Front Speaker Out & Rear Speaker

Out anyway.

6CH Speakers configuraion - check the Front Speaker Out / Rear Speaker

Out & Center/ Subwoofer Speaker out

anyway.
8CH Speakers configuraion - check the Front Speaker Out / Rear Speaker

Out / Center/Subwoofer Speaker out & Side

Speaker Out anyway.

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Test Speakers

You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you
select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then
check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad
speakers with good ones. Or you may click the auto test button to test the

sounds of each speaker automatically.

Center

Front Left

Side Left

Rear Left

Front Right

Side Right

Subwoofer

Rear Right

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Mixer

In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels

individually.

1. Playback

You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear

panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front

output items.

MSI Reminds You...

Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged
in the jacks on the rear or front panel. The Realtek HD Audio front
output item will appear after you pluging the speakers into the jacks on
the front panel.

2. Multi-Stream Function

ALC880 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means
you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively
from the indicated real panel or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2
people are using the same computer together for different purposes.

Click the button and the Mixer ToolBox menu will appear. Then check the

Enable playback multi-streaming and the Update preferred playback device
automatically items and click OK to save the setup.

MSI Reminds You...

We strongly recommend you to plug the speakers into the audio jacks
on the back & front panel before enable the multi-stream function.

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When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows
Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which
is the default setting.

Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the
scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for
example: use Winamp to play MP3 files). You will find that the second audio source
(MP3 music) will come out from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel.

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3. Recording

If you want to use microphone to record, usually the microphone is con­nected to the MIC jack (the pink one) in the rear panel. You can start recording in this
case. If you’d like to connect your microphone to the front audio panel, please select
the Mic in at front panel (Pink) from the scroll list after connecting microphone to
the front audio panel.

MSI Reminds You...

Only the speakers that plugged into the Line-Out jack (the green ne) on
the back panel will be functional when you intend to listen to the audio
that has been recorded from the microphone.

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Microphone

In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise
Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic
Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording.

Also, please use the drop-down list to choose the recording source from
Realtek HD Audio real input or Realtek HD Audio front input.

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3D Audio Demo

In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio
applications like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the
most suitable environment you like.

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Information

In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,
including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You
may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.

Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon will
show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories dia­logue box will appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take
advantage of.

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Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function

Connecting the Speakers

When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software
utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the
setting in software utility.

n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output

Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the
back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.

Back Panel

1

2

3

1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels, but no functioning in this mode)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
6 Side Surround Out (Side channels, but no functioning in this mode)

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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

1

4

2

5

3

6

Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’ s Line Out connector and
two speakers to the real-chan-

4-Channel Analog Audio Output

nel Line Out connector.

1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
6 Side Surround Out (Side channels, but no functioning in this mode)

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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output

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2

4

5

3

6

Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’ s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel

6-Channel Analog Audio Output

and two speakers to the cen­ter/subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors.

1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
6 Side Surround Out (Side channels, but no functioning in this mode)

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n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output

1

2

3

8-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 Line Out (Side channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
6 Side Surround Out (Side channels)

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5

6

Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel,
two speakers to the center/
subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors, and two speakers
to the side-channel Line Out
connectors.

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