Msi P45 Neo2 Series user Manual

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P45 Neo2 Series

MS-7512 (v1.X) Mainboard

G52-75121X2

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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 For P45 Platinum March 2008

V1.1 For P45 Neo2 April 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-7512

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......................................................................................................2-9

Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10

Connectors........................................................................................................2-12

Jumper................................................................................................................2-19

Button.................................................................................................................2-21

Slots....................................................................................................................2-22

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........................................................................................................3-16

BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-17

Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-18

User Setting.......................................................................................................3-24

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

Appendix A Realtek ALC 888/888T Audio........................................................A-1

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

Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4

Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19

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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-10

Installing Software............................................................................................C-12

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 Neo2 Series (MS-7512 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P45 Neo2 Series mainboards are based on Intel® P45 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel

Core

2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentinum® Dual-Core and

Celeron® LGA775 processor, the P45 Neo2 Series de-

liver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core Celeron® processors in the LGA775 package

- Support Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale

- Support Conroe family and up

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

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

2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentinum® Dual-Core and

Supported FSB

- 1600*(OC) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 and up 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

- 4 DDR2 DIMMs support DDR2 1200**(OC) / 1066 / 800 (16GB Max)

(To support 16GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel website.) **(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

Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888/ALC888T

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

- Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spec

- Supports VoIP Card (only for ALC888T)

IDE

- 1 IDE port (only for Jmicron 363)

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by ICH10R

- 2 SATA II port 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

FDD

- 1 floppy port

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

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Connectors

Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 6 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 LAN jack

- 6 flexible audio jacks

- 1 Clear CMOS button

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 chasis intrusion connector

- 1 CD-in connector

- 1 front audio pinheader

- 1 front panel connector

- 1 TPM Module connector

TPM

- Supports TPM

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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BATT

JSPDO1

PWRBTN

SYSFAN3

SYSFAN5

CPUFAN1

RTL8111C

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard

USB ports

SW1

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out

POWER1

SYSFAN2

JPWR1

SYSFAN1

Intel P45

FDD1

ATX1

1-4

ALC888

JAUD1

JCD1

PCI_E1

JSPI1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

JB2 JB1

JCI1

JBAT1

PCI_E4

PCI1

PCI2

JFP2

JFP1 JUSB3

P45 Neo2 Series

(MS-7512 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

Intel

ICH10R

RESET

JUSB2

DI MM1

JUSB1

DI MM2

DI MM3

DI MM4

SATA7 SATA8

JTPM1

SYS FAN4

IDE 1

SATA1- 3SATA2- 4SATA5-6

Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

Floppy Cable

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

MSI Driver/Utility CD

SATA Cable

USB Bracket (Optional)

Back IO Shield

IDE Cable

User’ s Guide

and Quick Guide

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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

Back Panel, p.2-10

JPWR1, p.2-9

PCI_E, p.2-22

PCI, p.2-23

JAUD1, p.2-16

POWER1, p.2-9

JCD1, p.2-16

SYSFAN2, p.2-14

SYSFAN1, p.2-14

JSPDO1, p.2-17

CPU, p.2-3

JSPI1,

p.2-15

JFP1,2, p.2-17

RESET, p.2-21

JCI1, p.2-14

CPUFAN1, p.2-14

JUSB1~3, p.2-18

JTPM1, p.2-15

PWRBTN, p.2-21

SYSFAN5, p.2-14 DIMMs, p.2-7

ATX1, p.2-9 SYSFAN4, p.2-14

SYSFAN4

SATA1~6, p.2-13

SATA7~8, p.2-13

JBAT1, p.2-20

SYSFAN3, p.2-14

FDD1, p.2-12

IDE1, p.2-12

JB1,JB2, p.2-19

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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 fas-

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

locking

switch

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

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

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

DDR2

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin56x2=112 pin

Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules

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

Empty

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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. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated.

Important

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

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.

Volt

Notch

Important

-DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 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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Power Supply

Hardware Setup

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1

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

You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply 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

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS-ON#

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 Res

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

ATX1

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 13

pin 12

ATX 12V Power Connector: POWER1 / JPWR1

The POWER1 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. And the JPWR1 12V power connector is used to provide power to the PCIEX16 graphics card.

POWER1

Pin Definition

PINSIGNAL

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

PINSIGNAL

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

JPWR1

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 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.

4. If the POWER1 connector too closes the heatpipe and plug inconveniently. You could use the bundled ATX Extender to increase connector height. It can prevent the power cable to touch the heatpipe as well.

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Back Panel

Mouse

Keyboard

USB Ports

Clear

LAN

USB Ports Mic

L-In

L-Out

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out CMOS Button

Mouse/Keyboard

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

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

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

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

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.

Off LAN link is not established.

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

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Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

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.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or

other audio devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones. RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

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.

SATA1-3

SATA2-4

SATA5-6

SATA1~6supported by ICH10R

SATA7 supported by JMicron 363

SATA8

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: CPUFAN1, 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.

+1 2V

SE NSOR

+1 2V

SE NSOR

CONTROL

CPUFAN1

GND

+1 2V

SE NS OR

GND

SYSFAN1/2

SENSOR

+12V

GND

SYSFAN3/4

SYSFAN5

GND

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 supports fan control. You can 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.

GND

CINTRU

JCI1

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JSPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1

The pin header is for internal debugging only.

JSPI1 Pin Definition

JSPI1

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB

3 SPI_MISO 4 SPI_MOSI_F

5 SPI_CSO_F# 6 SPI_CLK_F

7 GND 8 GND

9 Reserved 10 NC

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.

14 13

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 Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

2 1

JAUD1

HD Audio Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 MIC_L Microphone - Left channel

2 GND Ground

3 MIC_R Microphone - Right channel

4 PRESENCE# Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle

5 LINE out_R Analog Port - Right channel

6 MIC_JD Jack detection return from front panel microphone JACK1

7 Front_JD Jack detection sense line from the High Definition Audio CODEC

8 NC No control

9 LINE out_L Analog Port - Left channel

10 LINEout_JD Jack detection return from front panel JACK2

is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0 when a

High Definition Audio dongle is connected

jack detection resistor network

CD-In Connector: JCD1

This connector is provided for external audio input.

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JCD1

GND

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Hardware Setup

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.

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.

JFP2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 GND Ground

2 SPK- Speaker-

8 7

3 SLED Suspend LED

4 BUZ+ Buzzer+

5 PLED Power LED

6 BUZ- Buzzer-

7 NC No connection

8 SPK+ Speaker+

JFP1

JFP2

Power LED

2 1

- -

HDD LED

Speaker

Power LED

Power Switch

Reset Switch

S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPDO1

This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

JSPDO1

VCC

S/PDIF Bracket (Optional)

GND

SPDIF

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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 3

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

JUSB1~3

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.

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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.

JB2 JB1

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Default

1 3

200->266 MHz

1 3

200->333 MHz

1 3 1 3

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.

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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.

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JBAT1

Keep Data

Clear Data

Important

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: PWRBTN

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

PWRBTN

Reset Button: RESET

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

RESET

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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_E1 & PCI_E4)

White PCI Express x 1 Slot supports PCI Express x1 speed (PCI_E2 & 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 mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_E1) slot and install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the Second mazarine PCIE 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 mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_E1) slot and install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the Second mazarine PCIE 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 mazarine 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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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.

BIOS Setup

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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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A7512IMS V1.0 030807 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. 030807 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.

PNP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

H/W Monitor

This entry shows your PC health status.

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/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS.

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>.

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

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

Serial-ATA 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Channel are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard.

Floppy Drive A

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed.

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

BIOS Flash Protection

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immediately re-enable it to protect it against viruses.

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.

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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.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are:

[AGP] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If an AGP card is

not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card.

[PCI] The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If a PCI VGA

card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card.

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.

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:

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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.

Boot Sequence

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

1st/ 2nd Boot Device

The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third 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 boot device.

Trusted Computing

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

TCG/TPM SUPPORT

This field is used to enable or disable TPM (Trusted Platform Module).

Clearing the TPM

This item allows you to clear the user information saved in the TPM security chip. When you press <Enter>, a warning message will appear to ask if you want to clear the user information in the security chip. Use the left / right arrow key to select between [OK] and [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

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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.

LAN Option ROM

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the 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.

Extra RAID/IDE Controller

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

RAID Mode

This item is used to select RAID mode for the JMicron RAID controller. There are three options: IDE, RAID and AHCI.

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Intel Robson

This item is turbo memory technology that can let the users to enable operation system without accessing hard disk frequently. This boot up way can promote 20% speed and promote the speed of the large application program two times that can speed up the enable time and reduce power consumption.

HD Audio Controller

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller.

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.

On-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.

Wake Up Event By

The item allows you to wake up event by BIOS or OS.

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).

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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.

SYS FAN1/2 Control

This item allows users to select how percentage of speed for the SYS FAN1.

PC Health Status

CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1/ SYS FAN2 Speed, CPU

Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 5V SB

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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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.

Energy Save

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

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D.O.T. Control

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 and PCIE frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance.

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.

Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)

This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency.

Adjust CPU Ratio

This item allows you to adjust the CPU ratio.

Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz)

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

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Advance DRAM Configuration

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

Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD

Setting to [Enabled] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.

CAS Latency(CL)

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable.This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

tRCD

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

tRP

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.

tRAS

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

tRFC

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], this setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

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tWR

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. It specifies the amount of delay (in clock cycles) that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged. This delay is required to guarantee that data in the write buffers can be written to the memory cells before precharge occurs.

tWTR

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This item controls the Write Data In to Read Command Delay memory timing. This constitutes the minimum number of clock cycles that must occur between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank of the DDR device.

tRRD

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.

tRTP

When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], time interval between a read and a precharge command.

MEMORY-Z

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

DIMM1/2/3/4 Memory SPD Information

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 DDR Memory Frequency

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

Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz)

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

Auto Disable DRAM/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_A / DDR_VREF_B / NB Voltage (V) / NB GTL REF / VTT FSB Voltage / SB Voltage (V)

These items dispaly the power status of 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.

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 Setting

Save Settings 1/ 2

These items are used to save the settings set by yourself to CMOS.

Load Settings 1/ 2

These items are available after you save your settings in Save Settings 1/ 2 items , and are used to load the settings from CMOS.

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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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Appendix A

Realtek ALC888/888T Audio

The Realtek ALC888/888T provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels.

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Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888/888T codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.

Installation for Windows 2000/XP

For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack4 or later before installing the driver. For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before installing the driver. The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

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

2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.

Click here

Important

The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in

this section may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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

Click here

4. Click Finish to restart the system.

Click here

Select this option

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Software Configuration

After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio

feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the

audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.

Double click

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Sound Effect

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

Environment Simulation

You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor” , “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena” and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.

You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the “ Load EQ Setting” and “Save Preset” button, click “Reset EQ Setting” button to use the default value, or click “Delete EQ Set- ting” button to remove a preset EQ setting.

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

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Equalizer Selection

Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool.

10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz.

Save

The settings are saved permanently for future use

Enable / Disable

To disable, you can temporarily stop the sound effect without losing the settings

Delete

To delete the pre-saved settings which are created from previous steps.

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Reset

10 bands of equalizer would go back to the default setting

Load

Whenever you would like to use preload settings, simply click this, the whole list will be shown for your selection.

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Frequently Used Equalizer Setting

Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.

[How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down the arrow in “Others”, you will find more optimized settings available to you.

Karaoke Mode

Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music you usually play, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to accommodate your range.

1.Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “ Voice Cancellation” , the vocal of the song would be eliminated, while the background music is still in place, and you can be that singer!

2.Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to find a key which better fits your vocal range.

Raise the key

Remove the human voice

Lower the key

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Mixer

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

1. Adjust Volume

You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items.

Important

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

2. Multi-Stream Function

ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the indicated real panel or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people are using the same computer together for different purposes.

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

playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup.

Important

You have to plug audio device into the jacks on the rear and front panel first before enable the multi-stream function.

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

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

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3. Playback control

Playback device

Tool Mute

This function is to let you freely decide which ports to

output the sound. And this is essential when multi-

streaming playback enabled.

- Realtek HD Audio Rear Output

- Realtek HD Audio Front Output

Mute

You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output.

Tool

- Show the following volume controls

This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.

- Advanced controls

- Enable playback multi-streaming With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) in play. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.

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4. Recording control

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Tool Mute

Recording device

-Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in

-Realtek HD Audio Input

Mute

You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input.

Tool

- Show the following volume controls

This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.

- Enable recording multi-streaming

Important

ALC888 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simultaneously, frees you from mixing efforts. At any given period, you may choose 1 of the following 4 channels to record.

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Audio I/O

In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here.

a. Headphone for the common headphone

b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output

c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output

d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output

e. 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output

Speaker Configuration:

1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack.

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

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

- If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack.

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Connector Settings

Click to access connector settings.

Disable front panel jack detection (option)

Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection.

Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.

Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in

Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop up when device plugged in.

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S/PDIF

Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.

Output Sampling Rate

44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD. 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. 192KHz: This is recommended while playing High quality Audio.

Output Source

Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3,.midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out. S/PDIF-in to S/PDIF -out pass though mode: The data from S/PDIF-In can be real time played from S/PDIF-Out.

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Test Speakers

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

with good ones. Or you may click the auto test button to test the sounds of

each speaker automatically.

Center

Front Left

Side Left

Rear Left

Front Right

Side Right

Subwoofer

Rear Right

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Microphone

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

Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from being recorded by

microphone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be recorded into your microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend will hear his/her own voice again. With AEC(Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at your side, your friend can enjoy the benefit with less echo.

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3D Audio Demo

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

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Information

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

Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon

will show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories dialogue box will appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take advantage of.

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Hardware Setup

Connecting the Speakers

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

n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output

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

1 Line In

2 Line Out (Front channels)

3 MIC

4 No function

5 No function

6 No function

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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

4-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 Line In

2 Line Out (Front channels)

3 MIC

4 Line Out (Rear channels)

5 No function

6 No function

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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output

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6-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 Line In

2 Line Out (Front channels)

3 MIC

4 Line Out (Rear channels)

5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

6 No function

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n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output

8-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 Line In

2 Line Out (Front channels)

3 MIC

4 Line Out (Rear channels)

5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

6 Line Out (Side channels)

Important

To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only.

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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, AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron or compatible CPU with PCI Express slot.

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.

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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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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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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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Intel ICH10R SATA RAID

Appendix C

Intel ICH10R SATA RAID

This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms

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ICH10R Introduction

The ICH10R provides a hybrid solution that combines 6 independent SATAII ports for support of up to 6 Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives.

Serial ATAII (SATAII) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 3Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:

1. Supports 3Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking.

2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature.

3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator

seek and packet chain command.

Intel® ICH10R offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors) , Intel® Martix Storage Technology and Intel® Rapid Recover Technology.

RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance.

RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.

RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID.

RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels, multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created, and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these.

Intel Matrix RAID Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison.

Intel Rapid Recover Technology utilizes RAID 1 functionality to copy data from a designated Master drive to a designated Recovery drive. The size of the Mater drive must be less than or equal to the size of the Recovery drive. When a Recovery volume is created, complete capacity of the Master drive will be used as the Master volume. Only one Recovery Volume can exist on a system. There are 2 methods of updating the data on the Master to the Recovery drive. They are Continuous Update Policy and On Request Update Policy.

Important

The least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery or Matrix mode is 2. The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4. And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3. All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.

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Intel ICH10R SATA RAID

BIOS Configuration

The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM

1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:

The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds:

Important

The “Driver Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.

After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.

Important

The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.

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Msi P45 Neo2 Series user Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual