Msi P45 Diamond series user Manual

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P45 Diamond series

MS-7516 (v1.X) Mainboard

G52-75161X1

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under

continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release for P45 Diamond March 2008

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’ s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,

please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=service

Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:

† 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 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been

tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed

below.

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International

MS-7516

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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii

Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii

Revision History..............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v

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

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

Memory.................................................................................................................2-7

Power Supply....................................................................................................2-12

Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-13

Connectors........................................................................................................2-15

Jumper................................................................................................................2-21

Button.................................................................................................................2-22

Slots....................................................................................................................2-23

LED Status Indicators........................................................................................2-27

Water cooling accessories installation............................................................2-29

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2

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

Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6

Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-12

Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-14

H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-17

Green Power.....................................................................................................3-18

BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-19

Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-25

Appendix A X-Fi Xtreme Audio (optional)........................................................A-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2

Hardware Installation..........................................................................................A-4

Installing the Creative Audio Driver....................................................................A-7

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Software Configuration......................................................................................A-9

Appendix B Dual Core Center..............................................................................B-1

Activating Dual Core Center...............................................................................B-2

Main......................................................................................................................B-3

DOT (Dynamic OverClocking).............................................................................B-5

Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6

Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7

FAN Speed...........................................................................................................B-8

Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9

User Profile........................................................................................................B-10

Appendix C Intel ICH10R SATA RAID...................................................................C-1

ICH10R Introduction.............................................................................................C-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................C-3

Installing Driver....................................................................................................C-9

Installing Software............................................................................................C-11

RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................C-16

Recovery Volume Creation...............................................................................C-23

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................C-27

Appendix D JMicron RAID Introduction.............................................................D-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................D-2

JMicron RAID BIOS Utility....................................................................................D-3

Installing Driver..................................................................................................D-11

JMicron Raid Configurer....................................................................................D-13

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the P45 Diamond Series (MS7516 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P45 Diamond Series mainboards are based on Intel® P45 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core

Dual-Core and Celeron® LGA775 processor, the P45

Diamond Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentinum

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo/Pentium/Celeron Dual Core/Celeron processors.

- Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale, Kentsfield, Conroe processors in the LGA775 package.

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Supported FSB

- 1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz

* (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® P45 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R chipset

Memory Support

- DDR3 1600*(OC)/1333/1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max)

(To support 8GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel website.)

- 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240pin / 1.5V)

* (For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

LAN

- Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C

IDE

- 1 IDE port by Jmicron 363

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by Intel ICH10R

- 2 SATA II port by Jmicron 363

- 2 eSATA ports by Jmicron 363

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s

RAID

- Supports Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/1/5/10) by ICH10R

- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD by Jmicron 363

1394

- Supports 1394 by VIA 6308

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FDD

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB

Connectors

Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers)

- 8 USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 LAN jack

- 1 1394 port

- 1 Clear CMOS button

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 1394 pinheader

- 1 chasis intrusion connector

- 2 H/W OC pinheaders (optional)

- 1 serial pinheader

- 1 JIS connector (optional)

- 1 TPM connector

- 1 GreenPower Genie connector

- Reset button

- Power button

Thermal accessories

- Chipset water block

Slots

- 2 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 spec a. for CrossFire mode, please install both graphics cards on both

PCIE x16 slots

b. to use 2 PCIE x16 slots, the PCIE x 16 lanes will auto arrange

from x16/ x0 to x8/ x8

- 2 PCI Express x 1 slots

- 2 PCI slots

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm)

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

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PCI1

PCI2

JCOM1

SYSFAN1

DIMM1DIMM3DIMM2DIMM

SYSFAN5

SATA1_3PWR2SATA2_

SATA7

SATA8

SYSFAN3

SW1

ICH10R

FDD 1

SW2

PWSW1

JCI1

J1395

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard

Top:

USB ports Bottom: 1394 port eSATA port s

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports

SYSFAN4

SYSFAN2

CPUFAN

PWR1

PWR3

JIS I

PCI _E1

PCI _E2

JB1

JB2

PCI _E3

Intel

P45

Intel

SATA5

1-4

PCI _E4

J1394_1

JFP1JFP2

BATT

JBAT1

JUSB2 JUSB1

P45 Diamond Series

(MS-7516 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

IDE 1

RESE T_SW1

JTPM1

Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

Floppy Cable

MSI Driver/Utility CD

SATA Cable

external SATA Cable

(Optional)

Back IO Shield

IDE Cable

1394+USB Bracket

(Optional)

User’ s Guide

and Quick Guide

* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.

CrossFire

Video Link Cable

SATA to ESATA Bracket

(Optional)

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SATA HDD Power Cable

(For SATA to ESATA

Bracket) (Optional)

6mm Clamp x 4 10mm Clamp x 28mm Clamp x 2

6/8mm Adapter x 2 6/10mm Adapter x 2

Tube x 2

C Type Tubing Clip x 2

X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card

Set (Card and Driver CD)

* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.

(5mm internal diameter,

8mm outter diameter)

GreenPower Genie Set

(1 GreenPower genie &

1 power cable &

1 (2x2 pin) cable)

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.

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Quick Components Guide

PWR1, p.2-12

PWR3, p.2-12

CPU, p.2-3

JB1/2, p.2-21

CPUFAN, SYSFAN5

p.2-17

DDR3, p.2-7

Back Panel, p.2-13

SYSFAN2/4, p.2-17

PCIE, p.2-23

PCI, p.2-24

J1394_1, p.2-18

JFP1/2, p.2-19

JBAT1, p.2-24

JCI1, p.2-17

JUSB1/2, p.2-20

JCOM1, p.2-20

JTPM1, p.2-18

SYSFAN1, p.2-17

PWR2, p.2-12

FDD1, p.2-15

J1395, p.2-19

SYSFAN3, p.2-17

SATA1~8, p.2-16

IDE1, p.2-15

PWSW1, p.2-22 RESET_SW, p.2-22 SW2, p.2-22

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning

on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=cpuform

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replaceing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused

by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU.

Alignment Key Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion.

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal

paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.

3.The pins of socket reveal.

2.Remove the cap from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows).

4.Open the load lever.

Important

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

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

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

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

7.Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.

6.After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.

alignment

key

8.Cover the load plate onto the package.

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

11.Press the four hooks down to fasten

the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks.

10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard.

12.Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.

Mainboard

locking

switch

Hook

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.

3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

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Installed

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.

tw/index.php?func=testreport

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under Dual-Channel mode.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

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

Volt

Notch

Important

-DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR/DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots.

-In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first.

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We recommend that you to use the available DDR3 memory modules as below.

DDR3 800

Module Size

Nanya NT512C64B88A0NY-AD 512MB

(Nanya NT5CB64M8AN-AD)

Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E 512MB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E)

Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-S6 1GB

(Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-S6)

Nanya NT1GC64B8HA0NY-AD 1GB

(Nanya NT5CB64M8AN-AD)

Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-S6 2GB

(Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-S6)

DDR3 1066

Module Size

A-DATA EL6YG1908 512MB

(ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E)

AENEON AEH660UD00-10FA98X 512MB

(AENEON AEH93R10FA)

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB

(Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E)

GeIL G31GB1066C6PDCA 512MB

(with heatsinks)

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/512 512MB

(ELPIDA J5308BASE-AE-E)

Micron MT4JTF6464AY-1G1BZES 512MB

(Micron Z9HXV)

Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F 512MB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F)

Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-10G 512MB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10G)

A-DATA SC6YG1A08 1GB

(Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8)

AENEON AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1GB

(AENEON AEH93R10FA)

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DDR3 1066

Module Size

Elpida EBJ11UD8BAFA-AC-E 1GB

(Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E)

Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1GB

(Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-G7)

Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F)

Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10G 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10G)

Apacer 78.01GC4.331 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F)

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB

(with heatsinks)

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB

(Micron D9JNL)

KingMax FLED45F-A8EB7 [EEES] 1GB

(Elpida J5308BASE-AE-E)

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB

(Elpida J5308BASE-DG-E)

SuperTalent W1066UA1GS 1GB

(Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8)

Buffalo D3/1066-2G 2GB

(Micron D9GTR)

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB

(Micron D9JNL)

SuperTalent W1066UB2GS 2GB

(Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8)

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DDR3 1333

Module Size

Kingston KVR1333D3N8/512 512MB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-13G)

Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-13H 512MB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-13H)

TwinMOS 8H-CBJAEDAAUAT 512MB

(ELPIDA J5308BASE-DG-E)

Kingston KVR1333D3N8/1G 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-13G)

Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-13H 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-13H)

SEC M378B5673CZ0-CH9 2GB

(SEC K4B1G0846C-ZCH9)

Qimonda IMNH51U03A1F1C-13G 512MB

(with heatsinks)

KingMax FLFD45F-B8EE9 [EAES] 1GB

(Elpida J1108BASE-DJ-E)

Qimonda IMNH1GU13A1F1C-13G 1GB

(with heatsinks)

SuperTalent W1333UB1GQ 1GB

(Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-13H)

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Power Supply

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).

Pin Definition

PWR2

12 24

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V

2 +3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 PWR OK

9 5VSB

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 +3.3V

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS-ON#

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 Res

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

pin 13

pin 12

ATX 12V and 5V/12V Power Connectors: PWR1 / PWR3

The JPW1 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. And the JPW2 5V/12V power connector is used to provide power to the PCIEX16 graphics card.

PWR1

PINSIGNAL

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

PINSIGNAL

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

PWR3

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 5V

2 GND

3 GND

4 12V

Important

1. Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 450 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

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Back Panel

Mouse

Keyboard

Hardware Setup

USB Ports

LAN

1394 Port

eSATA Port

Clear CMOS

USB Ports

Button

Mouse/Keyboard

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

1394 Port

The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

eSATA Port The eSATA port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive.

LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

Green / OrangeYellow

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Yellow On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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Clear CMOS Button 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 button to clear data. Press the button to clear the data.

Important

Make sure that you power off the system before clearing CMOS data.

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

FDD1

IDE Connector: IDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

IDE1

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA8

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.

SATA3

SATA4

SATA6

SATA1~6 supported by ICH10R

SATA7 SATA8

supported by Jmicron 363

SATA1

SATA2

SATA5

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~5

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

SENSOR

Control

GND

+12V

CPUFAN

SYSFAN1

SENSOR

+1 2V

SE NS OR

GND

+12V

GND

SYSFAN2

GND +12V NC

SYSFAN3

+12V

GND

SYSFAN4

+1 2V

GND

SYSFAN5

Important

1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2.CPUFAN / SYSFAN1 / SYSFAN2 supports fan control. You can adjust fan speed in H/W Monitor menu of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

3. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for

CPUFAN.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

C I

JCI1

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IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1

This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.

J1394_1

10 9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 TPA+ 2 TPA-

3 Ground 4 Ground

5 TPB+ 6 TPB-

7 Cable power 8 Cable power

9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

Pin Definition

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

TPM Module Connector: JTPM1

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

JTPM1

Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description

1 LCLK LPC clock 2 3V_STB 3V standby power

3 LRST# LPC reset 4 VCC3 3.3V power

5 LAD0 LPC address & data pin0 6 SIRQ Serial IRQ

7 LAD1 LPC address & data pin1 8 VCC5 5V power

9 LAD2 LPC address & data pin2 10 KEY No pin

11 LAD3 LPC address & data pin3 12 GND Ground

13 LFRAME# LPC Frame 14 GND Ground

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Power

LED

Speaker

JFP2

2 1

Power LED

8 7

JFP1

JFP1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up

2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up

3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED

4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up

5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND

6 PWR_SW + Power Switch high reference pull-up

7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up

8 PWR_SW - Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND

9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.

Switch

HDD LED

Reset Switch

JFP2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 GND Ground

2 SPK- Speaker-

3 SLED Suspend LED

4 BUZ+ Buzzer+

5 PLED Power LED

6 BUZ- Buzzer-

7 NC No connection

8 SPK+ Speaker+

GreenPower Genie Connector: J1395

This connector connects to GreenPower Genie (optional). Please refer to the GreenPower Genie manual for more details and usages.

J1395

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Front USB Connector: JUSB1/2

These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,

MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

Pin Definition

JUSB1/2

2 1

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 GND 8 GND

9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

Serial Port Connector: JCOM 1

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

Pin Definition

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

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Jumper

The motherboard provides the following jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumper.

Hardware Overclock FSB Jumpers: JB1, JB2 (optional)

You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the jumpers JB1 and JB2. Follow the instructions below to set the FSB.

JB1 JB2

Default

200 -> 266 MHz

200 -> 333 MHz

266 -> 333 MHz

200 -> 400 MHz

266 -> 400 MHz

333 -> 400 MHz

Important

1.Make sure that you power off the system before changing the jumpers

2.Overclocking may cause system instability or crash during boot, then please

set to the default jumper setting.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.

1 3

JBAT1

Keep Data

Clear Data

Important

1.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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Button

The motherboard provides the following button for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of button.

Power Button: PWSW1

This power button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turnon or turn-off the system.

PWSW1

Reset Button: RESET_SW1

This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.

Button: SW2

This button is reserved.

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SW2

Hardware Setup

Slots

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express 2.0x 16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x1 supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

PCI Express x16 Slots support up to PCI Express 2.0x16 speed (PCI_E2 & PCI_E4)

White PCI Express x 1 Slot supports PCI Express x1 speed (PCI_E1 & PCI_E3)

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.

32-bit PCI Slot

Important

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:

Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4

PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#

PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A#

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ATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) Technology

ATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) technology is an exciting new technology developed by ATI that allows the power of multiple Graphics. CrossFire requires a CrossFire Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card from the same series. To utilize this technology, always install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in the First PCIE 2.0 x16 (PCI_E2) slot and install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the Second PCIE 2.0 x16 (PCI_E4) slot. The mainboard can auto detect the CrossFire mode by software, therefore you don’t have to enable the CrossFire in BIOS by yourself. Following the process below to complete CrossFire:

1. Install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in the First PCIE 2.0 x16 (PCI_E2) slot and install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the Second PCIE 2.0 x16 (PCI_E4) slot.

2. With two cards installed, an CrossFire Video Link cable is required to connect the golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards (refer to the picture below). Please note that although you have installed two graphics cards, only the video outputs on the CrossFire Edition graphics card will work. Hence, you only need to connect a monitor to the CrossFire Edition graphics card.

CrossFire Video Link cable

Important

1. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

2. If you intend to install TWO graphics cards for CrossFire mode, make sure that:

a. these two graphics cards are of the same brand and specifications; b. these two cards are installed on both PCIE x16 slots.

3. Make sure that you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the graphics card to ensure stable operation of the graphics card.

4. Only Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows® XP Profes

-sional x64 Edition & Windows® Vista support the CrossFire function.

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3.When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. After entering the O.S., click the “Catalyst™ Control Center” icon on the desktop. There is a setting in the Catalyst™ Control Center that needs to be enabled for CrossFire™ to operate. The following aspect appears in Catalyst™ Control Center:

Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu.

Important

A CrossFire™ system has four possible display modes:

• SuperTiling

• Scissor Mode

• Alternate Frame Rendering

• Super Anti-aliasing.

for more details, please consult the graphics card manual from the manufacturer.

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LED Status Indicators

D-LED

Standby

Power

CPU

Phase

DDR

Phase

LEDs

PCIE LEDs

PCI

Hardware Setup

LEDs

LED

LEDs

Name Status

CPU Phase LEDs 6/ 5/ 4/ 3/ 2/ 1 of the LEDs will light blue when CPU is in

6/ 5/ 4/ 3/ 2/ 1 phase power mode.

NB Phase LEDs 2/ 1 of the LEDs will light blue when NB is in 2/ 1 phase

power mode.

DDR Phase LEDs 2/ 1 of the LEDs will light blue when the memory is in 2/ 1

phase power mode.

PCIE LEDs Lights blue when the PICE Slot is functional.

PCI LEDs Lights blue when the PICE Slot is functional.

Power LED Lights green when the system is in power-on(S0/S1)

status.

Standby LED Lights orange when the system is in standby (S3/S4/S5 )

status.

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D-LED

These four LED groups allow users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals.

These LEDs will light Red color.

Green light Off

LED Signal

System Power ON The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly.

Early Chipset Initialization

Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.

Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.

Initializing Keyboard Controller.

Red light

Description

These LEDs will light Green color.

LED Signal

Description

Initializing Video Interface This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

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Testing VGA BIOS This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.

Processor Initialization This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...)

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

Operating System Booting

Hardware Setup

Water cooling accessories installation

This section describes from installing tubeing on the north bridge water block to the adapters. A complete water-cooling system consists of waterblock, tubing, pump, radiator and reservoir. To complete the water-cooling system safely you have to purchase separate pumps, radiators and reservoirs etc.. Please read carefully the installation manual provided by the water-cooling manufacturer. Follow the steps below to install the accessories.

Before you start, you need to prepare a pair of pliers.

1.Slide the C type tubing clip in to the groove of the heat sink and the angle as shown

below figure. When the clip slide into the hole position, turn it to 90 degrees. Use the same way to install another clip, as shown in the figure below after the completion.

2.Use pliers to remove the two rubber caps from the north bride waterblock.

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3.Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing.

4.Attach the tubing to the water block and use pliers to cinch the 6mm clamps over

the tubing and waterblock

5.Clip the tubing as shown in the figure below.

6.Put the tubing through the bracket holes.

7.Slip the 6mm clamp over the tubing before inserting the adapter fitting into

the tubing.

8.Inserting the adapter into the turing.

9.Use pliers to cinch the 6mm clamp over the tubing and adapter fitting.

10. Use the same way to install another adapter, as shown in the figure below after the completion.

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Important

Leak Test Water will cause serious damage to the mainboard and peripherals.

Before you turn the computer on, we suggest that you do leak test for 24 hours and make sure no leaks are occurring.

Choose Tubing

It is not necessary to use the provided tubing to setup up your water cooling system. You can choose suitable 5mm inner diameter / 8mm outter diameter tubing to connect from north bridge waterblock to your other water cooling components. If you purchase a new tubing, make sure :

1.The waterblock fits in the tubing and has no leakage phenomenon.

2.There is not a kink anywhere in the tubing. If the provided C type tubing clip cause kink, you may choose not to clip the tubing in it.

Choose Pump

In order to make the flow smooth in your water-cooling system, we recommend choosing a pump with rated voltage12V D.C., flow rate 1200ml/min and water head 1.1 m-H2O.

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

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

² An error message appears on the screen during the

system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for cus-

tomized features.

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Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important

1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:

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A7516IMS V1.0 030808 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.1 refers to the BIOS version. 030808 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

BIOS Setup

Control Keys

< ↑> Move to the previous item < ↓> Move to the next item < ←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand

<Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

submenu

<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F6> Load Optimized Defaults <F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.

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The Main Menu

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

H/W Monitor

This entry shows your PC health status.

Green Power

Use this menu to specify the power phase.

BIOS Setting Password

Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.

Cell Menu

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

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User Settings

Use this menu to save or load settings.

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.

Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

Date (MM:DD:YY)

This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.

day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by

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>.

SATA1~8, IDE Primary Master/Slave, E-SATA1/2

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.

BIOS. Read-only.

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Device / Vender / Size

It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector.

LBA/Large Mode

This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled.

DMA Mode

Select DMA Mode.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.

Important

IDE Primary Master/ Slave, Serial-ATA 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Channel & ESATA1/2 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA

connector on the mainboard.

Floppy A

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.].

Halt On

The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.

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System Information

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.

This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).

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Advanced BIOS Features

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.

Quick Booting

Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items.

Boot Up Num-Lock LED

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

IOAPIC Function

This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.

MPS Table Version

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.

Password Check

You need to enter the password as you boot up or enter COMS SETUP. If you want to delete the password settings, you need to reset the password in SETUP and press <Enter> to make the password place empty.

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Primary Graphic’s Adapter

This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter.

PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.

CPU Feature

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

Execute Bit Support

Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.

C1E Support

To enable this item to red the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all porcessors support Enhanced Halt tate (C1E).

Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3

The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems.

Chipset Feature

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

HPET

The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods.

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Boot Sequence

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

1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th Boot Device

The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third/ fourth boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

Boot From Other Device

Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. if the system fails to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device.

Trusted Computing

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

TCG/TPM SUPPORT

This setting allows you to enable/disable the TCG/TPM.

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Integrated Peripherals

USB Controller

This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.

USB Device Legacy Support

Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system.

Onboard LAN Controller

This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller.

Onboard 2nd LAN Controller

This item is used to enable/disable the onboard 2nd LAN controller.

LAN Option ROM

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the 2nd LAN controller.

Onboard IEEE1394 Controller

This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller.

Onboard E-SATA Controller

This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard E-SATA controller.

RAID Mode

This item allows you to enable/ disable the RAID function. Select [RAID] will enable RAID.

Extra RAID/IDE Controller

This item allows you to enable/disable the extra RAID/IDE controller.

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RAID Mode

This item allows you to enable/ disable the extra SATA RAID function. Select [RAID] will enable RAID.

On-Chip ATA Devices

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

PCI IDE BusMaster

This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives.

Oc-Chip SATA Controller

These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller.

RAID Mode

This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices.

I/O Device Configuration

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

COM Port 1

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port.

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Power Management Setup

Important

S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.

ACPI Function

This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled].

ACPI Standby State

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP , you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Settings are:

[S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system

[S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of

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

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

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Power Button Function

This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:

[On/ Off] The power button functions as normal power off button. [Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters the

Restore On AC Power Loss

This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings are:

[Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state. [On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state. [Last State] Restores the system to the status before power failure

Wakeup Event Setup

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

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

or interrupt occurred.

Resume From S3 By USB Device

The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.

Resume From S3 By PS/2 Keyboard

This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard is detected.

Resume From S3 By PS/2 Mouse

This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.

Resume by PCI Device (PME#)

When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).

Resume by PCI-E Device

When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device.

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Resume by RTC Alarm

The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.

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H/W Monitor

Chassis Intrusion

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

CPU Smart FAN Target

The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. You can select a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automaticlly.

CPU Min.FAN speed(%)

This item allows users to select how percentage of minimum speed limit for the CPU fan.

SYS FAN1 / 2 Control

This item is used to specify the percentage of SYSFAN1/ 2 speed.

---- PC Health Status --- CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1/ SYS FAN2 Speed, CPU

Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V

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

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Green Power

Energy Save

When set to [Enabled], the system will NOT supply power to the empty PCIE slots, PCI slots, SATA ports etc. for saving power.

CPU/ DDR/ MCH Phase Control

When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU/ DDR/ MCH power phase according to the loading of CPU / DDR / MCH to reach the best power saving function.

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BIOS Setup

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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Cell Menu

Important

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

Current CPU / DRAM Frequency

These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.

Multi-step OC Booster

This item is used to avoid overclocking failure to initialize the operating system or boot. This technology uses lower frequency through the operating system initialization. When the initialization completed and the system loading reduced, this function will increase frequency back to correct Frequency. It helps to increase the success rate when extreme overclocking.

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Disabled Disable this item, apply OC settings during POST. Mode 1 Low frequency through the operating system initialization. Mode 2 Medium frequency through the operating system initialization.

D.O.T Control

This item allows users to select either/both of CPU and PCIE to be controlled under D. O.T. The D.O.T. (Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is an automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM’s newly developed Dual CoreCell

Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects system is running programs, it will speed up automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster. When the system is temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only when users' PC need to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance.

CPU D.O.T3 step1/2/3 setting

Due to D.O.T can detect the CPU loading and increase the frequency with 3 overclocking steps. These items allow users to select the speed up range of each step.

Important

Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user to make sure that your CPU / memory modules can afford to overclocking regularly first. If you find the PC appears to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it's better to disable the Dynamic Overclocking or to lower the level of overclocking options. By the way, if you need to conduct overclocking manually, you also need to disable the Dynamic OverClocking first.

Intel EIST

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.

Intel C-STATE tech

C-state is a power management state that significantly reduces the power of the processor during idle. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support c-state technology.

Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)

It is used to adjust CPU FSB frequency.

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Adjusted CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)

It shows the adjusted CPU frequency (FSB x Ratio). Read-only.

Advance DRAM Configuration

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

MEMORY-Z

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

DIMM1/2/3/4 Memory SPD Information

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

DIMM 1/2/3/4 Memory SPD Information

These items display the current status of the current DIMM Memory speed information such as momory type, max bandwidth, manufacture, part number, serial number, SDRAM cycle time, DRAM TCL, DRAM TRCD, DRAM TRP, DRAM TRAS, DRAM TRFC, DRAM TWR, DRAM TWTR, DRAM TRRD and DRAM TRTP. They are read only.

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FSB/DRAM Ratio

This item will allow you to adjust the FSB/Ratio of the memory.

Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz)

It shows the adjusted DDR Memory frequency. Read-only.

ClockGen Tuner

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

CPU Clock Drive/ PCI Express Clock Drive

These items are used to select the CPU/ PCI Express clock amplitude.

CPU CLK Skew/ MCH CLK Skew

These items are used to select the CPU/ North Bridge chipset clock skew. They can help CPU to reach the higher overclocking performace.

Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz)

This field allows you to select the PCI frequency (in MHz).

Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Frequency

When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DIMM and PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).

CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU GTL REF0/ CPU GTL REF1/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ DDR_VREF_CA_A/ DDR_VREF_CA_B/ DDR_VREF_DA_A/ DDR_VREF_DA_B/ MCH Voltage (V)/ MCH GTL REF/ VTT FSB Voltage/ ICH Voltage (V)

These items dispaly the power status of CPU, Memory, FSB and chipset. Read-only.

Spread Spectrum

When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, set to Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.

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Important

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

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

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

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CPU and Memory Clock Overclocking

The D.O.T Control, Adjust CPU FSB Frequency, Adjust CPU Ratio, FSB/Memory Ratio are the items for you to overclock the CPU and the Memory. Please refer to the

descriptions of these fields for more information.

Important

1.CPU Speed = CPU Frequency * CPU Ratio

2.This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make

sure your peripherals and components are bearable for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from improper operation will not be under our product warranty.

Two ways to save your system from failed overclocking...

Reboot

1. Press the Power button to reboot the system three times. Please note that, to

avoid electric current to affect other devices or components, we suggest an interval of more than 10 seconds among the reboot actions.

2. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is failed

and restore the default settings automatically. Please press any key to boot the system normally when the following message appears on screen.

Warning !!! The previous overclocking had failed, and system will restore its defaults setting,

Press any key to continue.......

Clear CMOS

- Please refer to “chapter 2” for more information about how to clear CMOS data.

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User Settings

Save Settings 1/2

Select this item and press “Enter” to save any changes you have made to your current settings.

Load Settings 1/2

Select this item and press “Enter” to load settings from the store.

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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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X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card

Appendix A

X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card

The X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is powered by Creative CA0110 Audio chip. It supports up to 8-channel & SPDIF audio effect and allows users to attach 2, 4, 6, or 8 speakers for better surround sound effect. This manual will tell you about the specifications of the card, how to install it to a mainboard, how to connect 2, 4, 6, or 8 speakers to it, and to operate 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-channel audio function.

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Introduction

X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card is powered by Creative CA0110 Digital Audio Controller. This card provides advanced audio functions by offering a comprehensive suite of software applications. The advanced tools and amazing features provided will allow you to experience a full array of exciting activities, such as listening to effects enhanced music, watching a multi-channel movie, playing the latest game or recording a high quality audio track.

S/PDIF-Out Connector

- Pin definition

SPDIF

GND

VCC

Front Panel Audio Connector

- Pin definition

MI C _ L

MI C _P W R

LI NE ou t_ R

Fr on t_J D

LIN E ou t_L

LI NE ou t_ JD

1 2

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Gr oun d

M IC_ J D

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Features

High Definition Audio Quality

- 144-pin LQFP ASIC with 64 audio channel playback at independent sample rates

- 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate

- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output

- 16-bit and 24-bit recording with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32,

44.1, 48 and 96kHz

- SPDIF output up to 24-bit resolution at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96kHz

EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Audio Technology

- User-selectable EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC presets, pre-configurable modes simulating various acoustic environments

- Optimized settings for headphones, stereo, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 speakers

- Creative Multi-Speaker Surround™ (CMSS®) technology transforms all stereo audio into 7.1 multi-channel playback

Realistic Wave-Table Synthesis

- 64-Voice polyphony and multi-timbral capability

- 128 GM & GS compatible instruments and 10 drum kits

- 2MB or 4MB GM SoundFont Bank included

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Input/Output

- Line level out (Front/ Side/ Rear/ Centre/ Subwoofer) or Headphone out

- Line In / Microphone In

- S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out

- Auxiliary Audio in

Works with the Following Standards

- Windows® XP SP2 and Vista

- Sound Blaster MIDI and General MIDI

- Microsoft® DirectSound®, DirectSound 3D & derivatives

- Plug and Play

- Sound Blaster PCI

- EAX® ADVANCED HD™

- EAX

- PCI 2.3 compliant

- AC97 compliant

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Audio Performance

- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) = 100 dB (2V)

- Frequency Response at -3 dBr = <10 Hz to 40 kHz

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Hardware Installation

Installing the Card

The interface of X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card is PCI-E x1. You can install it to the PCI-E x1 slot. Follow the steps below to install the card, then you can activate the advanced function and enjoy the audio effect.

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord.

2. Open and remove the case of the computer.

3. Find an empty PCI-E x1 slot. Or you can also install it to PCI-E x4, or x16 slot, only

the speed remains x1.

4. Remove the bracket which may obstruct the PCI-E x1 slot.

5. Gently but firmly install the X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card to the PCI-E slot and secure

the card bracket with a screw.

6. Replace and secure the case. Reconnect the power cord to the computer.

Select Audio Controller

If your mainboard integrates audio function or an audio card installed, after installing the X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card and its driver, there will be two audio controllers available on your system. Either one can be selected and used at a time. Please follow the steps below to select and operate.

1. Go to Control Panel, double click on the Sound and Audio Devices.

2. Select Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio in the Default Device drop-down

menus of Audio and Voice tags.

3. Click OK button to save settings and close the window.

4. If you need to use the function of another audio controller, select the correspond-

ing option.

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Connecting the Speakers

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

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

2-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 S/PDIF Out-Optical

2 MIC & Line-In

3 Line Out (Front channels)

4 No function

5 No function

6 No function

n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

Refer to the diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.

4-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 S/PDIF Out-Optical

2 MIC & Line-In

3 Line Out (Front channels)

4 No function

5 No function

6 Line Out (Rear channels)

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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Refer to the diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected.

6-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 S/PDIF Out-Optical

2 MIC & Line-In

3 Line Out (Front channels)

4 No function

5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

6 Line Out (Rear channels)

n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output Refer to the diagram and caption for the function

of each jack on the back panel when 8-Channel Mode is selected.

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8-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 S/PDIF Out-Optical

2 MIC & Line-In

3 Line Out (Front channels)

4 Line Out (Side channels)

5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

6 Line Out (Rear channels)

X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card

Installing the Creative Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Creative CA0110 to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel and SPDIF audio operations. Follow the procedures below to install the drivers for Windows 2000/ XP/ VISTA operating system.

Installation for Windows XP/ VISTA

Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 for Windows® XP before installing the driver.

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

1. Insert the Creative audio driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically show on the screen as below.

2. Click Next to go to next page.

Important

The screens shown in this chapter may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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3. Select your region from the list .

4. Select the language that you need from the list .

5. On the next page, click Install to start the installation and follow the setup instructions to complete.

6. Finally, you have to restart the system after the installation is done .

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Software Configuration

After installing the creative audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8channel and the SPDIF audio features. Double click on the creative volume control audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Applications, simply click on each icon to enter the configuration screen. Or you can move the mouse cursor to the top of screen and a Creative MediaSource Go quick start bar will float on the desktop, simply click on each icon to enter the configuration screen.

Creative MediaSource Go quick start bar

Creative volume control icon

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Creative MediaSource Go! Launcher

Click on the Creative MediaSource Go! Launcher icon to enter its configuraton screen.

Creatvie MediaSource Go! Launcher consists of various tabs such as Programs, Product Settings, Product Support and Companion Products. In each tab, you can access different applications, called Tasks. For more information and usage details on each Task, please refer to its online Help (simply click on the “ ?” button to get the online help information).

click on this button to get the online help information

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Soundfont Bank Manager

Click on the SOUNDFONT® BANK MANAGER icon to enter its configuraton screen.

With SoundFont Bank Manager (SFBM), you can:

click on this button to get the online help information

- Load SoundFont banks

Replace the default sounds on your computer with the high-quality sound of a SoundFont bank.

- Adjust SoundFont cache memory

Allocate SoundFont cache memory according to your needs, to better utilize the memory resources of yout computer.

- Audition presets on your computer

The virtual keyboard in SFBM allows you to audition presets quickly on your computer. You can also audition presets from an external MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard.

- Edit SoundFont banks

Perfrom simple editing tasks like creating new SoundFont banks, and copying presets from one SoundFont to another.

For more information and usage details on each Task, please refer to its online Help (simply click on the “?” button to get the online help information).

Important

SFBM is compatible with SoundFont 1.0, 2.0, and 2.1 file formats.

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Creative MediaSourceTM Play/ Organizer

Click on the Creative MediaSourceTM Play/ Organizer icon to enter its configuraton screen.

Creative MediaSourceTM Player/ Oraganizer is your digital music center for playing , creating, organizing and transferring digital music. This is your ultimate all-in-one digital entertainment software. With Creative MediaSourceTM Player/ Oraganizer, you can:

click on this button to get the online help information

- Clean up and convert your vinyl records and cassette tapes to digital formats with

the integrated recorder.

- Rip CDs and create high quality digital audio files (up to 320 kbps for WMA).

- Use the Super Rip feature on your audio CDs to get superior quality audio tracks

enhanced with X-Fi Cystalizer, X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround and X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone effects.

- Burn personalized MP3 and audio CDs with a CD-writer, and print your own CD

covers.

- Organize your digital music collection with a powerful, easy to use music library.

- Search for tracks with an advanced Find feature that searches as your type.

- Transfer tracks and files seamlessly to and from your digital audio players with

AudioSync and SmartFit.

- Automatically generate playlists from your music library, based on your preferences,

with Smart Playlist.

- Rate each track (up to 5 stars) to automatically generate playlists of songs you like/

dislike, with Smart Playlist.

- Play Copy ControlTM CDs.

- Use Smart Crossfade to enjoy continuous audio. Smart Crossfade uses crossfading

and beatmatching to link tracks together.

- Add cover art to audio files.

Some features and options are available only with selected products.

For more information and usage details on each Task, please refer to its online Help (simply click on the “?” button to get the online help information).

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Entertainment Mode Console

Click on the Entertainment Mode icon to enter its configuraton screen.

In Entertainment Mode, you audio device is optimized for movie soundtrack and music playback. You can configure Entertainment Mode settings in the Entertainment Mode consloe. With the Entertainment Mode console, you can:

click on this button to get the online help information

- Adjust master volume or speaker volume, bass and treble levels.

- Adjust volume mixer settings.

- Configure playback settings for your speakers or headphones.

- Adjust equalizer settings.

- Enable environment effects.

- Enable multichannel upmixing.

- Enable virtual surround sound.

- Enhance detail and impact of audio with X-FiTM Crystalizer

TM.

Some choices are different for selected audio devices.

For more information and usage details on each Task, please refer to its online Help (simply click on the “?” button to get the online help information).

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The following table lists the function of each control on the main interface.

Close button - Click on this button to close the Entertainment Mode console.

Minimize button - Click on this button to minimize the Entertainment Mode window to the task bar.

Help button - Click on this button to read information about the Entertainment Mode console. Select Help Contents to display the online Help. Click the Contents tab and select a topic, or click on the Search tab and search for a specific topic by entering a keyword.

Volume control - Turn this knob to adjust master volume or speaker volume.

Mute button - Click on this button to mute the master volume or speaker volume.

Default button - Click on this button to revert all the settings in Entertainment Mode to the default.

Main Display button - Click on this button to revert to the main display. This button disappears when you are in the main display.

Speaker button - Click on this button to show speaker settings.

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Jack Sensing button - Click on this button to show the jacks connected. (Available only in Windows Vista.)

EAX Effects button - Click on this button to display EAX Effects settings.

X-Fi CMSS-3D button - Click on this button to show X-Fi CMSS-3D settings.

X-Fi Crystalizer button - Click on this button to show X-Fi Crystalizer settings.

EQ button - Click on this button to show EQ settings.

Mixer button - Click on this button to show volume mixer settings.

Performance button - Click on this button to show sampling rate and bit depth settings. (Available in Windows XP and Windows 2000.)

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Speaker & Headphone

Click on the speaker button to enter its configuration screen.

Here you can adjust your speakers configuration. Select the type of your speaker system, and adjust the volume and cuff frequency for your subwoofer.

This is the main application to use for the following tasks:

- Designating the number and configuration of speakers to use => select the

speakers type that you connected.

- Testing your speakers => click on the Channel or Noise button to test the speakers.

For more information and usage details on MIXER, refer to its online Help (click on the “?” button).

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X-Fi CMSS-3D

Click on the X-Fi CMSS-3D button to enter its configuration screen.

Creative MultiSpeaker Surround (CMSS) 3D makes ordinary two-channel (Left and Right Stereo) sound seem to surround you, even through only two speakers. For users with 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 multichannel speaker systems, CMSS can also simulate surround sound from ordinary stereo. This is useful for watching DVDs and VCDs, which contain only stereo soundtracks, or listening to CDs with two-channel audio. To enable the CMSS 3D configuration mean by check the Enable X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual item. Then you can select CMSS for multichannel audio enhancement on 4/4. 1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 speaker systems.

Important

To enable the X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual item when you want to use 4/ 5.1/ 7. 1 channel audio-out. The multichannel upmix depends on your speakers and the speaker settings. For example, if you want to upmix to 5.1 channels, make sure you have connected 5.1-channel speakers to audio jacks, and have selected the 5.1 speaker option in your speakers & headphone setup.

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Dual Core Center

Appendix B

Dual Core Center

Dual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card in windows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. Before you install the Dual CoreCenter, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements:

1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron or newer CPU.

2. 256MB system memory.

3. CD-ROM drive for software installation.

4. Operation system: Windows XP.

5. DotNet Frame Work 2.0

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Activating Dual Core Center

Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Dual Core Center), it will have an icon in the system tray, a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up” menu. You may double-click on each icon to enable Dual Core Center.

short-cut icon in the system tray

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short-cut path in the start-up menu (path: Start-->Programs-->MSI--> DualCoreCenter-->DualCoreCenter)

Dual Core Center

Main

Before using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 or V060 graphics card can activate the full function of this utility. If you install a graphics card of other brand, only hardware status of the MSI mainboard would be available.

Introduction:

Click each button appearing above to enter sub-menu to make further configuration or to execute the function.

Click MB button to read current CPU temperature, FSB and CPU clock of mainboard will show below.

VGA

Click VGA button to read current GPU temperature, GPU clock and memory clock of graphics card will show below.

DOT

Click DOT button to enable or disable the Dynamic Overclocking Technology.

Green Power

Click it to enter the GreenPower Center menu. Please read the GreenPower Genie user guide that be included in the mainboard package for details.

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AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool

MSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settings had been set to optimal values to reach better performance in each environment. Click the button you need.

Important

Before clicking the AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence or Cool button, select Smooth mode or Sharp mode to decide whether you want the system to reach the optimal values smoothly or quickly.

Sharp mode Smooth mode

Clock

In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the clocks of MB and graphics card.

Voltage

In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the voltages of MB and graphics card.

FAN Speed

In this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the fan speeds of MB and graphics card.

Temperature

In this sub-menu, you can monitor the temperatures of MB and graphics card.

User Profile

In this sub-menu, you can set the values of clock, voltage and fan speed by your need and save them in a profile. You can save 3 profiles for further use.

Important

Click on the icon , the clock, voltage, fan, and temperature buttons will appear beside the icon.

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DOT (Dynamic OverClocking)

Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM’s newly developed Dual CoreCenter Technology. It is designed to detect the loading of CPU/ GPU while running programs, and to over-clock automatically. When the motherboard detects that the loading of CPU is exceed the default threshold for a time, it will speed up the CPU and fan automatically to make the system run smoother and faster. When the graphics card detects that the loading of GPU is exceed the default threshold for a time, it will speed up the GPU, memory, fan and voltage automatically to make the system run smoother and faster. When the CPU/ GPU is temporarily suspending or staying in low loading balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only when users' PC runs huge amount of data, like 3D games or video process, and the motherboard/ graphicd card need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance. There will be several selections when you click the DOT rate button (include increase rate and decrease rate buttons), to select the DOT level, then you have to click the DOT button to apply the DOT function.

DOT FSB-UP

Rate button

DOT FSB-DOWN

Rate button

Important

Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user to make sure that your CPU can afford to overclock regularly first. If you find the PC appears to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it's better to lower the level of overclocking options. By the way, if you need to conduct overclocking manually, please do not to apply the DOT function.

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Clock

In the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock of mainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card) of your system. And you can select desired value for overclocking. There will be several items for you to select for overclocking after you click button. You can click the plus sign button to increase the clock, or click the minus sign button to decrease the clock. And finally, click the Apply button to apply the values adjusted. If you do not want to apply the adjustments, click the Cancel button to cancel. Or click the Default button to restore the default values.

On the underside, it shows the graphs of the clocks. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.

Important

In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the default profile, the Save button is not available.

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Voltage

Dual Core Center

In the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU voltage... etc.) of your system, and you can select desired value for overclocking. It will show several items to select for overclocking after you click the button. You can click the plus sign button to increase the voltage, or click the minus sign button to decrease. And finally, click the Apply button to apply the adjustments. If you do not want to apply the adjustments, click the Cancel button to cancel. Or click the Default button to restore the default values.

On the underside, it shows the graphs of the voltages. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.

Important

In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the default profile, the Save button is not available.

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FAN Speed

In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higher speed for better cooling effect. There are several sections for you to change the fan speed to a section after clicking button. Click the plus sign button to increase the fan speed to a section, or click the minus sign button to decrease. Or click the Default button to restore the default values.

On the underside, it shows the graphs of the fan speed. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.

Important

1. When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the “CPU Smart FAN Target” item in the BIOS.

2. In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the default profile, the Save button is not available.

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Temperature

In the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.

On the underside, it shows the graphs of the temperatures. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.

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MS-7516 Mainboard

User Profile

In the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profile bar, and the next screen will appear.

Here you can define the clock/ fan speed/ voltage by your need, click the button to choose a value quickly, or click the plus / minus sign button to increase/ decrease the value.

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Dual Core Center

Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperature exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message and shut down the system. Use the draw bar to set the minimal fan speed. When the fan speed is lower than the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message.

After setting all values you need, you can change the user profile name in the box then click the save button to save all changes in a profile.

Finally, you can choose the user profile by click the button in the left side and click the Apply button to load the user profile.

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Msi P45 Diamond series user Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual