MSI Hetis 945, Hetis 945 Lite, MS-6410 User Manual

Hetis 945

Hetis 945 Lite

(MS-6410)

User’s Guide

G52-64101X2

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
measures listed below.

=Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
=Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
=Connec the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

=Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

Hetis 945

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 interfer ence that may
cause undesired operation.

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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.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

v2.0 First release November 2006

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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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 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 ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 400 C (1020F), 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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Warning:

1. For every changes in powercordˇ¦s usage, please use an approved power

cord with condition greater or equal to H05VV-F,3G , 0.75mm2.

2. Internal part is hazardous moving parts, please keep fingers and other

body parts away.

3. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

4. Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug, the equipment must

be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.

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WEEE Statement

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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 DDR2 SDRAM...............................................................2-8

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

Installing DDR2 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

Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F1/SYS_F1.........................................2-19

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

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

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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...............................................................3-11

9. Installing Footstand.........................................................................3-12

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............................................................................4-9

Advanced Chipset Features......................................................................4-12

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................4-14

Power Management Setup..........................................................................4-17

System Informaion........................................................................................4-19

H/W Monitor................................................................................................4-20

Frequency / Voltage Control........................................................................4-21

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults..............................................................4-22

Set Supervisor/User Password...................................................................4-23

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Chapter 5. Introduction to Realtek ALC888......................................................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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1

Getting Started

1.1 All-in-one Feature Set

1.2 System Specifications

1.3 System Configuration

1.1 System Specifications

Mainboard Model

† MS-7231 v2.X, 334mm (L) x 190mm (W), 5 mounting holes, 4 layer proprietary form

factor

CPU

† Supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron Series processors in the

LGA775 package.

†Supports Intel

(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

† Intel

- 2 Serial ATAII ports at 300MB/sec

- 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

®

945G/945GZ chipset

- Supports FSB 1066/800/533MHz

- Supports DDR2 533/667 MHz memory interface
(with Intel 945GZ only supports 400/533 MHz)

- Integrated graphics controller.

®

ICH7 chipset

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

®

Hyper-Threading Technology

† Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDRII SDRAM
† Supports up to 4GB memory size without ECC
† Supports dual channel 533/667 MHz (945GZ supports 400/533 MHz)

Slot

† PCI(V2.3) *2 through riser card

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Chapter 1 - 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 ALC888

LAN

† Intel

On-Board Graphics

®

Gigabit LAN

† Intel GMA 950 graphics:

- Incredible graphics for photos, videos and games.

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

Chassis Dimension

† 330mm (D) x 320mm (W) x 94mm (H)

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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

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Rear View

Chapter 1 - 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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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)

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Rear View

Chapter 1 - 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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Connecting to External Devices

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Chassis Design

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

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

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

2. System Ventilation Hole 5. System Ventilation Hole

3. System Fan Ventilation Hole6. Release Button of Front I/O Door

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1.3 Thermal Solution

To prevent the system from overheating, we have adopted a specially de-

signed CPU cooler and multiple ventilation holes for better cooling effects.

The specially designed CPU cooler supports Intel® LGA775 processors. The

following figures illustrate how the system fan effectively exhausts hot air through
multiple ventilation holes.

CPU Fan

Air Flow Direction

Air Out

Air In

Air Out

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System
Fan

Power
Supply Fan

Power
Supply

Ventilation
Hole

Ventilation
Hole

front panel

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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.

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Mainboard Hardware

2.1 Mainboard Layout

2.2 CPU

2.3 Memory

2.4 Power Supply

2.5 Front Panel

2.6 Back Panel

2.7 Connectors

2.8 Jumper

2.9 Slots

2.1 Mainboard Layout

MS-7231 (V2.X) Mainboard (Standard Version)

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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware

MS-7231 (V2.X) Mainboard (Lite Version)

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Supports

2.2 CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron
Series processors. 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/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_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 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

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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware

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 left­bottom 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.

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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.

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

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

9.Use your thumb and the middle fin-

gers 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.

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.

10.The CPU is installed well on

the CPU socket.

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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 BIOS Chapter 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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2.3 Memory

The mainboard provides 2 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports the

memorysize up to 2GB.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~DIMM2). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your
system and your mainboard might be damaged.

DIMM1~2

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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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware

DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 2GB. 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 DDR2, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR2.

Users may install memory modules of different type and density on different-channel
DDR DIMMs. However, the same size, type and density memory modules are
necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen. Please refer to
the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below
will function as single-channel DDR.

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DDR 1
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 128MB~2GB

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

Maximum System Memory Supported 128MB~4GB

S: Single Side D: Double Side

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.

Volt

Notch

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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.

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20

2
4

ATX1

JPW1

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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

PIN SIGNAL

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

JPW1 Pin Definition

1

3

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

MSI Reminds You...

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

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2.5 Front Panel

Headphone-out

Audio Ports

These audio ports allow you to connect front audio devices.

Mic-in

Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware

IEEE 1394 4pins

USB Ports

(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 USB­compatible 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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2.6 Rear Panel

The Rear Panel provides the following connectors:

RCA Out

(For Standard

Version)

IEEE 1394 6pins
(For Standard Version)

LAN Jack

USB Ports

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial Port

Serial Port

Mouse/Keyboard Connectors

The mainboard provides two standard PS/2® mini DIN connectors for attaching

PS/2® mouse and keyboard.

VGA Port

DVI Port

(For Standard

Version)

Line-out

Line-in

MIC -in

S-Video Out

(For Standard

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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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 ALC888 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

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Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(For Standard Version)

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

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DVI Port Pin Definition

LCD Monitor

DVI Connector

Pin

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

T.M.D.S. Data3-

12

*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.

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+

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T.M.D.S. Clock-

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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 USB­compatible 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 S­Video 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

RCA Connector: TV1 (Standard only)

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

TV

Projector

TV

TV1

Connector

Projector

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2.7 Connectors

IDE Connector: IDE1

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 & CD­ROM.

.

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller

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 ATAII Connectors: SATA1/SATA2

The southbridge of this mainboard is ICH7 which supports two serial connectors

SATA1& SATA2.

SATA1/SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATAII interface ports. Each supports
1st generation serial ATA data rates of 300 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 ATAII interface.

SATA1/ SATA2 Pin Definition

1

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_F1/SYS_F1

The CPU_F1(processor fan) and SYS_F1 (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_F1

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

SYS_F1

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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

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.

Reset
Switch

HDD
LED

12

CD-in Connector: JCD1

The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.

L

GND

R

JCD1

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RCA out Connector: J3 (For Standard Version)

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

device.

J3

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

3

1

JBAT1

1

3

Keep Data

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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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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Chapter 3 - System Assembly

System Assembly

3.1 Overview

3.2 Installation Procedures

1. Removing Cover

2. Installing HDD

3. Installing Optical Drive

4. Installing Card Reader (Optional)

5. Installing Memory Modules

6. Installing CPU

7. Installing CPU Coole

8. Restoring Chassis Cover & Installing
Footstand

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3.1 Overview

The built-in mainboard is designed for Hetis barebone only. Except the
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

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

Gloves

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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)

DDRII 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Restore the support bracket.

Restore the chassis cover.

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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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9. Installing Footstand

Lift up the PC and put the rubber
feet into the pits on the footstand.

Make sure the rubber feet to get
stuck on the footstand.

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Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

4.1 Entering Setup

4.2 The Main Menu

4.3 Standard CMOS Features

4.4 Advanced BIOS Features

4.5 Advanced Chipset Features

4.6 Integrated Peripherals

4.7 Power Management Setup

4.8 System Information

4.9 H/W Monitor

4.10 Frequency / Voltage Control

4.11 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

4.12Set Supervisor/User Password

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4.1 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 F11: Boot Menu

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

Hard Disk
CDROM
LAN

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

<+> 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

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submenu

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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4.2 The Main Menu

Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS 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 the 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 Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

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System Information

This entry shows your system summary.

H/W Monitor

This entry shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.

Frequency / Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/ voltage control.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi­cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Set Supervisor Password

Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.

Set User Password

Use this menu to set User Password.

Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

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4.3 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.
monthThe 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>.

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IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave

Press <+> or <-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of harddisk
drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Press <Enter> for
the sub-menu of each item:

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press Enter to allow BIOS to auto-detect the type of the HDDs.

IDE Channel 0 Master

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None or Auto type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will
not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your
hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your
own drive type manually.

If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following
items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should
be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system
manufacturer.

Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
Capacity The formatted size of the storage device.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation.
Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.

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Halt On

The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then
automatically resume its operation. Available options are:

[All Errors] The system stops when any error is detected.
[No Errors] The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
[All, But Keyboard] The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
[All, But Diskette] The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
[All, But Disk/Key] The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a key

board error.

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4.4 Advanced BIOS Features

CPU Feature

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

C1E Function

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: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled].

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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. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.

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

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Press [Enter] to enter a sub menu which shows every current hard drive installed.
Use [PageUp] or [PageDown] key to select the first boot hard disk.

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First / Second / Third Boot Device

These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the operating system.

MSI Reminds You...

Available settings for “First / Second / Third 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.

Security Option

This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:

Option Description
[Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run

Setup.

[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is

powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

Full Screen LOGO Show

This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:

[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.

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4.5 Advanced Chipset Features

MSI Reminds You...

Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.

DRAM Timing Selectable

Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [By SPD] enables the following fields auto­matically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting
[Disabled] allows users to configure these fields manually.

**VGA Setting**

The following items allow you to configure the settings about VGA.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

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

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DVMT Mode

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

DVMT / FIXED Memory Size

This setting allows you to share the memory for the DVMT mode. Setting options:
[64MB], [128MB].

Boot Display

This setting allows you to select an display device to display. Setting options: [Auto],
[CRT], [EFP], [TV].

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4.6 Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Device

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

***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting***

SATA Mode

This setting is used to select the SATA mode. The setting are:
[IDE] no AHCI, no RAID
[RAID] RAID enabled
[AHCI] AHCI enabled, no RAID
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) includes a description of the hard­ware/software interface between system software and the host controller
hardware.

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On-Chip Serial ATA

This setting is used to specify the SATA controller. The settings are:

[Disabled] Select this if you want to disable both SATA

controller.
[Auto] BIOS selects the mode automatically.
[Combined Mode] You can use the IDE channels with S-ATA and

P-ATA devices, and maximum of 2 devices in

each channel are supported (maxinum of 4

devices). Refer to the table below for the

combination.
[Enhanced Mode] This mode can enable both S-ATA and P-ATA,

maximum of 6 devices are supported.
[SATA Only] SATA is operating in legacy mode.

SATA Port Speed Settings

This setting allows you to specific the speed of the SATA ports.Setting options:
[Disabled], [Force GEN I], [Force GEN II].

PATA IDE Mode/ SATA Port

This Item allows you to set the parallel IDE and the SATA port operation mode.
Setting options: [Primary], [Secondary].

Onboard Device

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

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Controller

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and
SCO Unix. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

USB Keyboard/Mouse Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use a USB keyboard/mouse in the operating
system that does not support or does not have any USB driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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Azalia/AC97 Audio Select

This item allows you select Azalia Audio or AC97 Audio Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Onboard VIA6307 (IEEE1394)

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

SuperIO Device

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

Onboard Serial 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].

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4.7 Power Management Setup

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, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

ACPI Suspend Type

This item allows you to select the ACPI suspend type for system power management.

Wake-Up by PCI card

When it is set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be wake up by the PCI
card.

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Power On by Ring

When it is set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be powered on by the
serial Ring Indicator (RI) line.

USB KB Wake-Up from S3

This setting allows you to enter “Any Key” (max. 8 numbers) to wake up the system
from S3 state.

Resume by Alarm

This function is for setting time for your computer to boot up.

Date (of Month) Alarm

The field specifies the date for Resume by RTC Alarm. Settings: [0]~[31].

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

The field specifies the time for Resume by RTC Alarm. Format is <hour><minute>
<second>.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

This item 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.
[Former-sts] Restores the system to the status before power failure

or interrupt occurred.

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Machine Model

This item shows the name of Mainboard (read only).

BIOS Version

This item shows the BIOS version of your system (read only).

CPU Type / CPU ID/uCodeID / CPU Frequency / CPU L2 Cache

These items show the CPU related information of your system (read only).

Base Memory / Extended Memory / Total Memory

These items show the memory status of your system (read only).

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4.9 H/W Monitor

Current CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System FAN Speed, Vcore(V), VCC
(V), +12V, +5V, VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

Shutdown Temperature

If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shotdown
automatically.

Chassis Intrusion Detect

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status
and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to
[Enabled] later. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].

Shutdown Temperature

If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shotdown
automatically.

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4.10 Frequency / Voltage Control

Auto Detect PCI Clk

This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will
remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic inter­ference (EMI).

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.

MSI Reminds You...

1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled]
for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued
by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

2. The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is
reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most
suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI
regulation.

3. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking
because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in
clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to
lock up.

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4.11 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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4.12 Set Supervisor/User Password

When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:

Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will
be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
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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Introduction to

Realtek ALC888

5.1 Installing the Realtek Audio Driver

5.2 Software Configuration

5.3 Using 2/4/6/8 Channel Audio
Function

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5.1 Installing the Realtek Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 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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5.2 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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AudioIO

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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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.

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.

Front Left

Side Left

Rear Left

Center

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.

MSI Reminds You...

Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged
in the jacks.

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2. 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.

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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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5.3 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)

4

5

6

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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

1

2

3

Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector, two

6-Channel Analog Audio Output

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)

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

4

5

6

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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)

4

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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