MSI RS482M2-ILL User Manual

RS482M2/ RS480M2/

RX480M2

MS-7093 (v3.X) M-ATX Mainboard

English Version

G52-M7093XB

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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 accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the measures listed below.

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

receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International
MS-7093

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade-

marks of AMD Corporation.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Manual Rev: 3.0
Release Date: June 2005

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V3.0 Update backpanel, adding JTV1 header, July 2005

add RS482 North Bridge Chip

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://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php

Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail]

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 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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WEEE Statement

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CONTENTS

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

Revision History...............................................................................................................iii

Technical Support............................................................................................................iii

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv

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

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

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-5

Packing Checklist..................................................................................................1-6

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

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

Central Processing Unit: CPU...............................................................................2-3

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939...............................................2-4

Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set......................................................2-5

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

DIMM Module Combination............................................................................2-7

Installing DDR Modules.................................................................................2-8

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1..........................................................2-9

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1.............................................................2-9

Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-11

Connectors..........................................................................................................2-11

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1............................................................2-11

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1 / SFAN1..................................................2-11

ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2.............................................2-12

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4....................................................2-13

CD-In Connector: JCD1..............................................................................2-14

Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1.................................................................2-14

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1.......................................................2-14

IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)..............................................2-15

Serial Port Header: COM1 (Optional)........................................................2-15

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1...................................................................2-16

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2...................................................2-16

TV1 Connector: JTV1 (Optional)...............................................................2-17

Jumpers...........................................................................................................2-18

Clear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1.....................................................2-18

Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1...................................................................2-18

Slots....................................................................................................................2-19

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PCI Express Slots.......................................................................................2-19

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots........................................2-19

PCI Interrupt Request Routing....................................................................2-19

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

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

Control Keys.................................................................................................3-2

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

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

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

Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-8

Advanced Chipset Features..............................................................................3-11

Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................3-14

Power Management Setup................................................................................3-19

PNP/PCI Configurations......................................................................................3-22

PC Health Status................................................................................................3-24

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

Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................................3-26

Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell......................................................................4-1

Introduction to DigiCell..........................................................................................4-1

Main......................................................................................................................4-2

Introduction:..................................................................................................4-2

H/W Diagnostic.....................................................................................................4-4

Communication.....................................................................................................4-5

Software Access Point.......................................................................................4-6

Terminology..................................................................................................4-6

Access Point Mode......................................................................................4-7

WLAN Card Mode.........................................................................................4-8

Live Update..........................................................................................................4-9

MEGA STICK.......................................................................................................4-10

Basic Function............................................................................................4-10

Non-Unicode programs supported............................................................4-12

Audio Speaker Setting.......................................................................................4-14

Power on Agent.................................................................................................4-16

Power On...................................................................................................4-16

Power Off / Restart...................................................................................4-17

Auto Login..................................................................................................4-18

Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function....................................A-1

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

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

Sound Effect................................................................................................A-4

Equalizer.......................................................................................................A-6

Speaker Configuration.................................................................................A-7

Speaker Test................................................................................................A-8

S/PDIF-Out....................................................................................................A-9

HRTF Demo.................................................................................................A-10

Microphone Effect......................................................................................A-11

General.......................................................................................................A-12

Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function........................................................A-13

Appendix B: ATI SATA RAID Setup Guide............................................................B-1

SATA RAID Features............................................................................................B-2

Disk Striping (RAID 0)...................................................................................B-2

Disk Mirroring (RAID 1).................................................................................B-3

Creating RAID Sets..............................................................................................B-4

BIOS RAID Utility Screen Description..........................................................B-5

Description of RAID Setup Operations........................................................B-5

Installing RAID Drivers (for Windows 2000/XP only).........................................B-8

Installing RAID Drivers during OS Install......................................................B-8

Updating Previously Installed RAID Drivers.................................................B-8

Installing SATARaid Utility..................................................................................B-11

SATARaid GUI.............................................................................................B-13

Configuring RAID 0 Set(s) with Windows Disk Manager.................................B-24

Appendix C: ATI SURROUNDVIEW

TM

.......................................................................................................... C-1

Getting Started.....................................................................................................C-2

System Requirements.................................................................................C-3

Installing a Graphics Card....................................................................................C-4

Before You Begin.........................................................................................C-4

Basic Graphics Card Installation..................................................................C-4

Enabling SURROUNDVIEW

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........................................................................................................................ C-6

Enabling the Integrated Graphics Processor..............................................C-6

Enabling SURROUNDVIEW™ .......................................................................C-6

Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................C-7

Using Multiple Displays.........................................................................................C-8

Setting Up Multiple Displays.........................................................................C-8

Using SURROUNDVIEW

TM

............................................................................................................................C-10

Business Applications...............................................................................C-10

Games.........................................................................................................C-12

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Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting
Started

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the RS482M2/RS480M2/RX480M2 Se­ries (MS-7093 v3.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The RS482M2/RS480M2/
RX480M2 Series mainboards are based on ATi® RS482/RS480/RX480
& ATi® SB400 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit
the advanced AMD® K8 Athlon 64 FX processor, the RS482M2/
RS480M2/RX480M2 Series deliver a high performance and profes­sional desktop platform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications

CPU

† Supports 64-bit AMD® Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX processor (Socket 939)
† Supports up to 3500+, 3800+ Athlon 64 FX 53, or higher CPU

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro­gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)

Chipset

† ATI® RS482/RS480/RX480 Chipset

- HyperTransportTM connection to AMD K8 Athlon64 processor

- 8 or 16 bit control/address/data transfer both directions

- 1000/800/600/400/200 MHz “Double Data Rate” operation both direction

- Compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (one x16 graphics interface,
which can be divided into two smaller links for use by other devices)

- Graphic integrated (for RS482/ RS480)

† ATI® SB400 Chipset

- Supports dual channel native SATA controller up to 150MB/s with RAID 0 or 1

- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio

- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller

- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management

- Supports USB2.0 up to 8 ports

Main Memory

† Supports dual channel, eight memory banks DDR 333/400, using four 184-pin

DDR DIMMs

† Supports a maximum memory size up to 4GB without ECC
† Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM

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

Slots

† One PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
† Three 32-bit Master 3.3V/5V PCI Bus slots

Onboard IDE

† An IDE controller on the ATI® SB400 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO,

Bus Master and Ultra DMA 133/100/66 operation modes

† Can connect up to 4 IDE devices

Onboard Serial ATA

† Supports 4 SATA ports with up to 150MB/s transfer rate

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MSI Reminds You...

1.Please note that users cannot install OS, either WinME or Win98,
in their SATA hard drives. Under these two OSs, SATA can only be
used as an ordinary storage device.

2.To create a bootable RAID volume for a Windows 2000 environment,
Microsoft’s Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is required. As
the end user cannot boot without SP4, a combination installation
CD must be created before attempting to install the operating sys­tem onto the bootable RAID volume.
To create the combination installation CD, please refer to the fol­lowing website:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/
servicepacks/sp4/HFdeploy.htm

USB Interface

† 8 USB ports

- 4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracket

LAN

† Realtek® 8100C 10/100 LAN chip

- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip

- Supports 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s

- Compliance with PCI v2.2

- Supports ACPI Power Management

Getting Started

IEEE 1394 (Optional)

† VIA® 6307 IEEE 1394 controller

- Supports up to two 1394 ports (rear panel x 1, pinheader x 1).

- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps

Audio

† RealTek ALC658C 6-channel software audio codec

- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.

- Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement.

On-Board Peripherals

† On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

- 2 serial ports (Front*1/ Rear*1) (Optional)

- 1 VGA port (for RS482/ RS480)

- 1 TV-Out header (for RS482/ RS480)

- 1 SPDIF-Out connector

- 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 8 USB2.0 ports (Rear*4/Front*4)

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- 1 Audio (Line-In/Line-Out/MIC) port

- 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack

- 2 IDE ports support 4 IDE devices

- 4 serial ATA ports

- 2 IEEE1394s (Rear * 1 / Front * 1) (Optional)

BIOS

† The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral

devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.

† The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which

records your mainboard specifications.

† Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD.

Dimension

† Micro-ATX Form Factor: 24.4cm X 24.4cm

Mounting

† 8 mounting holes

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1394 GUID address

Label (optional)

MSI Reminds You...

1. Each board will be given a unique 1394 GUID from the
manufacturer’s default settings in the system BIOS.

2. Use the flash utility or Live Update from MSI’s website for BIOS
update. The 1394 GUID address is burnt in the BIOS core. If the 1394
GUID address is lost due to an unpredictable event, such as replac­ing a new BIOS chip, users can use the utility from MSI’s website by
entering the 1394 GUID address to recover its original one.

SFAN1

CFAN1

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

LPC47M997-NR

BATT+ATI

SB400

RS482/RS480/

ATX

1

IDE 1

(optional)

JPWD1

BIO

S

J1394_1

(optional)

PCIE16X1

JAUX1

T: 1394 Port

Top: Mouse

JFP1

JLPC1

Bottom: Keyboard

Top:
Parallel Port

Bottom:
COM Port
VGA Port

B: USB Ports

T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports

SPDIF-Out

T:

Line-In

M:

Line-Out

B:

Mic

VIA

VT6307

(optional)

(optional)

Realtek
8100C

COM1

Mainboard Layout

JPW1

JTV1

ATI

RX480

PCI 1

PCI 2

Getting Started

SMSC

1

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4

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JAUD1

ALC658
Codec

JCD1

PCI 3

JUSB2JUSB1

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M-ATX Mainboard

JCOMS1

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Packing Checklist

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

1394 Bracket (Optional) USB Bracket (Optional)

MSI Driver/Utility CD

Standard Cable for

Floppy Disk

SATA Cable (Optional)

Standard Cable for

IDE Devices

Back IO Shield

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User’ s Guide

* The pictures are for refer­ence only. Your packing
contents may vary depend­ing on the model you
purchased.

TV-out Bracket

(Optional)

Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup

Hardware Setup

This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,

and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the
mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the pe­ripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.

While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-

nents and follow the installation procedures.

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Quick Components Guide

COM1, p.2-15

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10

JTV1,

p.2-17

PCI Express
Slot, p.2-19

PCI Slots,

JPW1, p.2-9

SFAN1, p.2-11

p.2-19

JAUD1, p.2-14 JCD1, p.2-14

JAUX1, p.2-14

CPU, p.2-3

J1394_1, p.2-15

DDR DIMMs, p.2-7

CFAN1, p.2-11

JCMOS1,

p.2-18

JUSB1, JUSB2, p.2-16

ATX1, p.2-9

FDD1, p.2-11

IDE1/2, p.2-12

SATA1~4,

p.2-13

JPWD1,p.2-18

JFP1, p.2-16

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Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called Socket-939 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the
CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the
top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan,
contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro­gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.

Replacing the CPU

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

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Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Correct CPU placement

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939

1.Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.

2.Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-de­gree angle.

3.Look for the gold arrow of the
CPU. The gold arrow should point
as shown in the picture. The CPU
can only fit in the correct
orientation.

4.If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.

Sliding

Plate

Open Lever

90 degree

5. Press the CPU down firmly into

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the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, al­ways close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embed­ded into the socket.

Hardware Setup

Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and

a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have

the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.

MSI Reminds You...

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the
cooler installation for Socket 939 CPUs only. The appearance of
your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

1.Detach the shield off the backplate’s

paster.

2.Turn over the mainboard, and install
the backplate to the proper position.

3.Turn over the mainboard again, and
place the mainboard on the flat
surface. Locate the two screw holes
of the mainboard.

4.Align the retention mechanism and
the backplate.

Fix the retention mechanism and the
backplate with two screws.

retention mechanism

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5.Position the cooling set onto the re­tention mechanism.

Hook one end of the clip to hook
first, and then press down the other
end of the clip to fasten the cooling
set on the top of the retention
mechanism.

6.Locate the Fix Lever, Safety Hook
and the Fixed Bolt.

Lift up the intensive fixed lever.

Safety Hook

7.Fasten down the lever.

8.Make sure the safety hook completely
clasps the fixed bolt of the retention
mechanism.

9.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU
fan connector on the mainboard.

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Fixed Lever

MSI Reminds You...

While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is neces­sary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook
is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back
instantly.

Fixed Bolt

Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 4GB. You can install DDR 333/
400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4).

DIMM1~DIMM4

(from left to right)

DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to
meet their own needs. Users may install memory modules of different type and
density on different-channel DDR DIMMs. However, memory modules of the same
type and density are required while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may
happen.

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128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB Single Channel

128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB Dual Channel

128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB Dual Channel

128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB Dual Channel

MSI Reminds You...

- The system operates ONLY when the DDR modules are installed in
accordance with the above-mentioned memory population rules.

- In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules
of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs.

- To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory
modules into the Channel A slots (DIMM1 or DIMM3) first.

- This mainboard DO NOT support the memory module installed
with more than 18 pieces of IC (integrated circuit).

- Do not support three memory modules.

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Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will
only fit in the right orientation.

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

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

Volt

Notch

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Hardware Setup

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are
installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 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). There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24
to avoid wrong installation.

Pin Definition

13

ATX1

24

1

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

12

11 +12V
12 NC

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

pin 13

pin 12

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

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

JPW1

2

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MSI Reminds You...

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

2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.

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

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

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Mouse

Parallel

Back Panel

1394 Port

(Optional)

L-In

LAN

Keyboard

COM Port

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

Pin6 NC

Pin2 NC

Mouse/KBD Clock

Pin1

Mouse/KBD

DATA

IEEE 1394 Port

6

12345

PIN SIGNAL

1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 N/C
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 +5V
10 GND
11 N/C
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL

PIN SIGNAL

1 PWR
2 GND
3 TPB­4 TPB+
5 TPA­6 TPA+

1 2 3 4 5

COM Port

Pin5

Pin3 GNDPin4 VCC

VGA Port

5

15

6 7 8 9

VGA Port

(for RS482/RS480)

USB Ports

RJ-45 LAN Jack

10/100 LAN

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
2 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
3 RDP Receive Differential Pair
4 NC Not Used
5 NC Not Used
6 RDN Receive Differential Pair
7 NC Not Used
8 NC Not Used

USB Ports

1 2 3 4

1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect

11

2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

SPDIF-Out

8 1

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND

L-Out

Mic

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports

360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.

FDD1

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1 / SFAN1

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

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CFAN1

SENSOR

+12V

GND

SFAN1

MSI Reminds You...

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 con­troller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.
You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

The Ultra ATA133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer
and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is one­third faster than earlier record-breaking Ultra ATA/100 technology and is backwards
compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface.

IDE1IDE2

IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)

The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master
and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the
jumper accordingly.

IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.

MSI Reminds You...

If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk docu­mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4

The ATI SB400 SouthBridge supports four serial ATA connectors SATA1~SATA4.
SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1st genera­tion serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0
specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA1~ SATA4 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND

5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND

SATA4

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Serial ATA cable

Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk
devices

Connect to SATA1/2/3/4

MSI Reminds You...

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

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CD-In Connector: JCD1

This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.

Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1

The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.

JCD1

R

GND

L

JAUX1

R

GND

L

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front
panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

JAUD1

2
1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8 KEY No pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel

10

9

Pin Definition

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MSI Reminds You...

If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header,
pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have
signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise,
the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not
function.

6

10

5

9

Hardware Setup

Serial Port Header: COM1 (Optional)

The mainboard offers one 9-pin header as serial port. The port is a 16550A
high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach
a serial mouse or other serial device directly to it.

Pin Definition

COM1

156

9

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)

The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE
1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional).

Pin Definition

2

1

J1394_1

Connected to J1394_1

10
9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 TPA+ 2 TPA­3 Ground 4 Ground
5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 Cable power 8 Cable power
9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

Foolproof

design

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1

The mainboard provides one front panel connector 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_P Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED

10

9

4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.

JFP1

Power
LED

2
1

HDD
LED

Power
Switch

Reset
Switch

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2

The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 .
USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of
480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high­speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players,
printers, modems and the like.

2 10

1

JUSB1, JUSB2

9

(USB 2.0)

JUSB1 & JUSB2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1­5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC

Connected to JUSB1 or JUSB2

MSI Reminds You...

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

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USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

Hardware Setup

TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional)

The mainboard optionally provides a TV-Out connector for you to attach a TV­Out bracket. The TV-Out bracket offers two types of TV-Out connectors: S-Video
and RCA Composite connector. Select the appropriate one to connect to the televi­sion and the television will be able to display PC’s information.

JTV1 Pin Definition

5

4

TV-Out Bracket

(Optional)

3

1

JTV1

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 4 CVBS
2 Yout 5 GND
3 Cout

TV-Out Connector

(S-Video)

TV-Out Connector

(RCA Composite)

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Jumpers

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

Clear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1

The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, open
the jumper and restart your computer.

JPWD1

NormalClear

Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from 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 JCMOS1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.

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1

JCMOS1

1

3

Keep Data

1

3

Clear Data

MSI Reminds You...

To clear CMOS you should:

1. switch off the system and short 2-3 pin of the JCMOS1;

2. switch on the system again and the message “CMOS checksum
error” should appear;

3. switch off the system and return to 1-2 pin (Keep Data) position;

4. switch on again for operation.

Please avoid clearing CMOS while the system is on; it will damage
the mainboard.

Hardware Setup

Slots

The motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three 32-bit PCI bus

slots.

PCI Express Slots

The PCI Express slot, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, interconnect

technology.

PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for
Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over
a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general
purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed
to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated
applications. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics
infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP8x de­signs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics
controllers.

You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or
removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.

PCI Express x16 slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs.
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power
supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any
necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers,
switches or BIOS configuration.

PCI Slots

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 E# INT F# INT G# INT H#
PCI Slot 2 INT F# INT G# INT H# INT E#
PCI Slot 3 INT G# INT H# INT E# INT F#

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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

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

² An error message appears on the screen during the system boot-

ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for customized features.

MSI Reminds You...

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

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

W7093MS V1.0 150304 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD,
and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard
customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
150304 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page

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.

Control Keys

<↑>
<↓> Move to the next item
<←>
<→> 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
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page

<F5>

<F6> Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for

<F7> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

Move to the previous item

Move to the item in the left hand

Setup Menu

Setup Menu

Option Page Setup Menu

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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 control 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 con­taining additional options can be launched from
this field. You can use control 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 <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

Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu
(Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve
setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and
press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

Standard CMOS Features

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

Advanced BIOS Features

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

Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

PNP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

PC Health Status

This entry shows your PC health status.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

Load Optimized Defaults

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

Set Supervisor Password

Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.

Set User Password

Use this menu to set User Password.

Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into several categories.
Each category includes no, one or more than one 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

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.

BIOS. Read-only.

Time

This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The
time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave

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

If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following

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items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be
provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

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

Drive A

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

Video

The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the
system. Available options are [EGA/VGA], [CGA 40], [CGA 80], and [Mono].

Halt On

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

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

board error.

Base/Extended/Total Memory

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

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Advanced BIOS Features

CPU Internal Cache/External Cache

Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM
(system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested
data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. The
settings enable/disable the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache) and
external cache (also known as L2 or level 2 cache). Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

Quick Power On Self Test

Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test
(POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable
quick POST. It is better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work.
Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Removable Device Priority

This feature allows you to specify the priority of removable devices.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

This feature allows you to specify the hard disk boot priority.

CD-ROM Boot Priority

This feature allows you to specify the CD-ROM boot priority.

Network Boot Priority

This feature allows you to specify the network boot priority.

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First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device

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

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Boot Up NumLock Status

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. Setting options: [On], [Off].

Gate A20 Option

This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended
memory. When the default value [Fast] is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by
Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When
[Normal] is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware.

Typematic Rate Setting

This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic
Rate & Typematic Delay.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed
and when the acceleration begins.

Security Option

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

Option Description

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

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

APIC Mode

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

Setup.

powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

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MPS Version Control For OS

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1].

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
When you choose [Non-OS2], you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with
DRAM larger than 64MB. Settings: [OS2], [Non-OS2].

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

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

Full Screen LOGO Show

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

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

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Advanced Chipset Features

MSI Reminds You...

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

DRAM Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the submenu and the following screen appears.

Timing Mode

This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to [Auto] enables
Memclock Index Value (Mhz) & CAS# Latency (Tcl) automatically to be
determined by SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure these fields
manually.

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Memclock Index Value (Mhz)

User can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Please note that
memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency.

CAS# Latency (Tcl)

This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock
cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings:
[Auto], [2.0], [2.5], [3.0]. [2.0] increases the system performance the most while
[3.0] provides the most stable performance.

LDT & PCI Bus Control

Press <Enter> to enter the submenu and the following screen appears.

LDT Configuration

This item disables/enables the LDT configuration.

Upstream/Downstream LDT Bus Width

These two items control the utilized widths of the HyperTransport link. Setting
options: [8 bit], [16 bit].

LDT Bus Frequency

This item specifies the maximum operating frequency of the link's transmitter
clock.

PCIE Reset Delay

This item disables/enables the reset delay of the PCI Express slot.

Internal Video Mode

This setting specifies the internal video mode. Setting options: [Disabled], [UMA],
[UMA+SidePort], [SidePort].

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UMA Frame Buffer Size

Frame Buffer is the video memory that stores data for video display (frame). This field
is used to determine the memory size for Frame Buffer. Larger frame buffer size
increases video performance.

AGP Aperture Size

This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video
purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to
graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are for­warded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an
aperture size of [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB], [1GB], [2GB] and [None].

GFX Clock Mode

This setting controls the GFX clock mode. Setting options: [Sync], [Async].

Video Display Devices

Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the
system. Settings: [Auto], [CRT Only], [CLD Only], [DFP Only], [TV Only], [CRT Force,
Other Auto], [TV Force, Other Auto], [CRT Force, TV Force].

TV Standard

Select the TV standard which is used as the video signal format of your TV if you
have connected a TV to the system. Setting are: [NTSC], [PAL], [PAL-M], [PAL-60],
[NTSC-JAP], [PAL-CN], [PAL-N], [SCART_RGB].

Memory Hole

In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA
peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When
this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Settings: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Video RAM Cacheable

Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video memory (RAM) at A0000h to AFFFFh,
resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory
area, a memory access error may result. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Auto Detect PCI Clk

This feature enables the BIOS to auto detect PCI device and set PCI slot clock.
Options are: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Spread Spectrum

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

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Integrated Peripherals

South OnChip IDE Device

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

IDE DMA Transfer Access

This item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard
Drive. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].

OnChip IDE Channel 0/1

The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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IDE Prefetch Mode

The onboard IDE drive interfaces support IDE prefetching, for faster drive
accesses. When you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface,
set this option to [Disabled] if the interface does not support prefetching.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4)
for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes
0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The settings
are: [Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it
and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a
third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software
both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select [Auto] to
enable BIOS support. The settings are: [Auto], [Disabled].

South OnChip PCI Device

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

Onboard AC97 Audio

[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be
enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled].

Onboard Chip SATA

This setting controls the onboard SATA controller. Settings: [SATA Disabled],
[IDE Controller], [RAID Controller], [Other Mass Storage].

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Super IO Device

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

Onboard FDC Controller

Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on
the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system
has no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. The settings are: [Enabled]
and [Disabled].

Onboard Serial Port 1/2

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 1/2. The settings
are: [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [Disabled], [Auto].

UART Mode Select

This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2.
Setting options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.

Normal RS-232C Serial Port
IrDA IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
ASKIR Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port

UR2 Duplex Mode

This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting
options: [Full], [Half]. Under [Full] Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional
transmission/reception is allowed. Under [Half] Duplex mode, only
asynchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed.

TxD, RxD Polarity Active

Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of the
TxD and RxD signals.

Use IR Pins

Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of the
TxD and RxD signals.

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Onboard Parallel Port

This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port. Settings:
[378/IRQ7], [278/IRQ5], [3BC/IRQ7], [Disabled].

Parallel Port Mode

This setting specifies the parallel port mode.
SPP: Standard Parallel Port

EPP: Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP: Extended Capability Port

Setting options: [SPP], [EPP1.9+SPP], [ECP], [EPP1.9+ECP], [EPP1.7+SPP], [EPP1.
7+ECP].

ECP Mode Use DMA

The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port
with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ ECP
Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel [3] or
[1].

Init Display First

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

Surroundview

SURROUNDVIEW™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi­monitor support for computers that use an AGP- or PCI Express®-based graphics
card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs). Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

USB EHCI Controller

This setting disables/enables the USB EHCI controller. The Enhanced Host Controller
Interface (EHCI) specification describes the register-level interface for a Host Con­troller for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Revision 2.0. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

OnChip USB Controller

This setting disables/enables the onchip USB controller. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

USB Keyboard

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

USB Mouse

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

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Onboard LAN

This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Onboard 1394

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

IDE HDD Block Mode

Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/
write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select
[Enabled] for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per
sector the drive can support. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM during
bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

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Power Management Setup

MSI Reminds You...

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

ACPI Function

This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

ACPI Suspend Type

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000,
you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through
the setting of this field. Options are:

S1(POS) The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no

S3(STR) The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in

S1 & S3 The system will decide when to enter S1 or S3 state.

Power Management Option

This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to

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

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

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these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three options for
power management:

Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Hour
Max Saving Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Min
User Define Allows end users to configure each mode separately.

HDD Power Down

If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk
drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Settings are
[Disabled] and [1] through [15] Min.

Video Off Option

This setting is used to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down. Setting
options:

[Always On] Monitor remains on during power-saving modes.
[Suspend -> Off] Monitor blanked when system enters Suspend mode.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

[V/H SYNC+Blank] This selection will cause the system to turn off

[Blank Screen] This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
[DPMS Support] Initial display power menagement signaling

MODEM Use IRQ

This setting names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Setting options:
[3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [NA].

the vertical and rizontal synchronization ports
and write blanks to the video buffer.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN

This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are:

[Instant-Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/­[By HardWare]When you press the power button, the computer

Wake Up by PME

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

PowerFail Status

This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Setting options: [Always Off], [Always On], [Hardware Strap], [Previous].

off button.
enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is

pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is
turned off.

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AMD Cool ’n’ Quiet

This feature is especially designed for AMD Athlon processors, which provides a
CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU’s from overheating due to
heavy workloads. Setting options: [Disabled], [Auto].

MSI Reminds You...

To ensure stability of the Cool'n'Quiet function, it is always recom­mended to have the memory modules plugged in DIMM1.

RTC Alarm Resume

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock)
alarm awakens the system from suspend mode. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Date (of Month)

When RTC Alarm Resume is set to [Enabled], the field specifies the month for RTC
Alarm Resume. Settings: [NA], [1]-[12].

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)

You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will boot up.

MSI Reminds You...

If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it
enters the operating system, before this function will work.

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PNP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)
feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O
devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communi­cating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items
and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.

PNP OS Installed

When set to [Yes], BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE,
SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like
Windows 98. When set to [No], BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So, select [Yes]
if your operating system is Plug & Play aware.

Reset Configuration Data

Normally, you leave this field [Disabled]. Select [Enabled] to reset Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on
and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating
system cannot boot. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means abso­lutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Win­dows® 95/98. If you set this field to “ manual” choose specific resources by going into
each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “ Ø”).
Setting options: [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual].

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IRQ Resources

The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to [Manual].
Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ
3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of
device using the IRQ. Settings are:

[PCI Device] For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
[Reserved] The IRQ will be reserved for further request.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

When set to [Enabled], multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle
data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the
command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette Snoop bit
(0 is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI
and one ISA) and the:

VGA Palette Snoop
Bit Setting Action

Disabled Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI

Enabled Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI

architecture.

VGA device’s palette registers.

VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s
palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both
VGA devices to be identical.

The setting must be set to [Enabled] if any ISA bus adapter in the system requires
VGA palette snooping.

Assign IRQ for VGA/USB

The items allow you to assign an IRQ line to the VGA card and USB device separately.
Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

PCI Latency Timer (CLK)

This feature controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of the
bus. As each access to the bus comes with an initial delay before any transaction
can be made, low values for the PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effective PCI
bandwidth while higher values improve it. Key in a DEC number between [0] and
[255].

Maximum Payload Size

This setting specifies the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.
The unit is byte. Setting options: [128], [256], [512], [1024], [2048], [4096].

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PC Health Status

This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.
Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.

CPU/System Temperature, Current System/CPU Fan Speed

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

Fan Control/Fan High Temp/Fan Med Temp/Fan Low Temp

The BIOS provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automati­cally depending on the current temperature to keep it within the preset temperature
range.

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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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Set Supervisor/User Password

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

Type the password, up to eight 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.

Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request
a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the
Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Feature menu. If the Security Option is
set to [System], the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to
[Setup], password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.

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MSI Reminds You...

About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password:Can enter and change the settings of the

setup menu.

User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to

change the settings of the setup menu.

Introduction to DigiCell

Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Introduction to DigiCell

DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has
spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor
and configure all the integrated peripherals of the system, such as
audio program, power management, MP3 files management and com­munication / 802.11g WLAN settings. Moreover, with this unique utility,
you will be able to activate the MSI well-known feature ‘ Live Update’,
which makes it easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to moni­tor the system hardware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed).

Once you have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source
file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility

--> MSI Utility --> MSI DigiCell), it will have an icon in the
system tray, a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in

your “Start-up” menu. You may double-click on each icon to enable
DigiCell.

short-cut icon in the system tray

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

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MSI Feature

Main

Before using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN
card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... etc.) and all the necessary drivers (onboard
LAN driver, audio driver, CoreCenter, Live Update... etc.) installed correctly.

The icon representing each item will be lit up if it is inserted/installed correctly and
properly. Otherwise, the icon will remain gray and user is not able to view the
functionality/connection of that item.

Introduction:

Click on each icon appearing above to enter the sub-menu to make further configuration.

MSI

Click on this button to link to MSI website:
http://www.msi.com.tw.

Quick Guide

Click on this button and the quick guide of DigiCell will be displayed for you
to review.

H/W Diagnostic

In this sub-menu, it provides the information of each DigiCell button for you to
check if the representing peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed.

Comm.

In this sub-menu, you can see the configuration details for communication
products, including the status, strength, speed and channel of the connec­tion of the Ethernet LAN & Wireless LAN.

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Software Access Point

In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode to different ones,
and configure the advanced settings for each mode, such as the authentica­tion encryption... etc.

Live Update

You can take advantage of Live Update to detect and update BIOS and
drivers online.

MEGA STICK

If you have your MEGA STICK connected to your system, this icon will be lit
up. Click this blue icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you can load
media files from your MEGA STICK or the system, and edit the preferred
playlist.

Audio Speaker Setting

In this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function,
speakers, sound effect and environment.

Power on Agent

In this sub-menu, you can configure date, time and auto-executed programs
of the power-on, power-off and restarting features.

MSI Reminds You...

Click on back button in every sub-menu and it will bring you back to the
main menu.

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MSI Feature

H/W Diagnostic

In the H/W Diagnostic sub-menu, you can see the information, status and note of
each DigiCell. You may double check the connection and installation of the item
marked as gray.

You may also click on the Mail to MSI button to send your questions or suggestions
to MSI’s technical support staff.

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Communication

In the Communication sub-menu, you can see the status of all the LAN / WLAN /
Bluetooth on the screen if the hardware is installed. The first icon indicates the
onboard LAN on your system, the second icon indicates the wireless LAN status,
and the third one is the information about the bluetooth on your system. Click on each
item for details.

This icon indicates the information and connection status of onboard LAN,
which is read-only.

The second icon indicates the wireless connection. You may click this icon
to configure the advanced settings in the WLAN Card Mode dialogue box
(see the image on p.4-8). Please note that it is only available when the
Software Access Point is set to WLAN Card Mode.

The third icon indicates the connection using bluetooth devices. If your
system is connected to the bluetooth device, the icon will light up.

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MSI Feature

Software Access Point

In the Software Access Point sub-menu, you can see the communication status on
your system and choose the desired software access point mode by clicking on the
desired icon, in which the default settings are configured for your usage. The default
software access point mode is set to WLAN Card Mode. For more advanced
security settings and channels switching, click on “Setting” button to enter its sub­menu.

Terminology

Here are the introduction of WLAN / AP communication terminology.

WEP Key

In the wireless network environment, the administrator can set up password
(Network Key) to protect the network from being attacked or unauthorized
access. When building the network, you can set up 4 sets of WEP keys,
which can be 5 characters (10 hex-adecimal digital) or 13 characters (26
hex-adecimal digital) and specify one of them to use.

Ad-hoc Mode

An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially
one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the
network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communi­cations session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared
printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In this kind of network,
new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only communicate
with other wireless LAN computers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup,
and are within range.

Infrastructure Mode

The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that
the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the
Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an
existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the
wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer
sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructure networking are larger and
wider than that of the Ad-hoc networking.

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Access Point Mode

Click on “Setting” button of the Access Point Mode and the following screen will
display.

IP Sharing

Click on this icon to enable/disable the IP sharing. The default of this setting is disabled.

Disabled. Enabled.

Enabling/disabling IP sharing depends on the different situation. For example:

1.If your family and you are getting on Internet at home with multi computers, and
your ISP only provides one IP for you, you may need to enable IP Sharing
function in order to use this one IP to get on Internet with multi computers
simultaneously.

2.If you are getting on Internet in office, usually the LAN card will automatically get
the IP this computer uses. In this case you don’t have to enablethis function.

SSID

Means Service Set Identifier, a unique name shared among all points in a wireless
network. It must be identical for all points in the network. Then the card will be able
to connect to an access point with the same SSID.

Channel

Specifies the operating radio frequency channel in Infrastructure mode , which
should be set to an available one (ex: with less traffic to ensure the stable and better
connection).

Associated Client List

This option is to display information of stations that are currently associated to your
wireless gateway.

Association Control

This option allows you to control which PC can connect to the wireless LAN. If you

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enable this feature, only PCs with MAC address located in Association Control List
can connect to the wireless LAN.

MAC Address

MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of
a device connected to a network.

Security

This option allows you to enable/disable the authentication function.

Authentication

Open: Communicates the key across the network.
Shared: Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate.

MSI Feature

WLAN Card Mode

Click on “ Setting” button of the WLAN Card Mode for the WEP status of your APs.
If the AP you are selecting (the highlighted one) is not encrypted (Disabled shown in

the Encryption column), the screen will display as below. You can click “Connect”
to make connection to that AP, click “Cancel ” to close this dialogue box, or click
“Refresh” button to update the available WLAN connections.

If the network you are selecting is encrypted (WEP shown in the Encryption column),
the screen will display as below. You need to enter the correct WEP key defined by
AP in the specified WEP Key 1~4 fields to make the connection.

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Live Update

Click on the Live Update icon in the main menu and the Live Update program will be
enabled.

The Live Update 3™ is a tool used to detect and update your
BIOS/drivers/VGA BIOS/VGA Driver/Utility online so that you don’t
need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the
whole Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “ MSI
Live Update 3” application. After the installation, the “MSI Live
Update 3” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.
Double click the “ MSI Live Update 3” icon, and the following screen
will appear:

Several buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired button
to start the update process.

Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.

If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a
“sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update instructions, insert
the companion CD and refer to the “ Live Update Guide” under the “ Manual” Tab.

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MSI Feature

MEGA STICK

In the MEGA STICK sub-menu, you can configure the settings of MSI MEGA STICK
and the media files (*.m3u, *.mp3, *.wav, *.cda, *.wma) on your system.

Basic Function

Here you can edit your own play list with the buttons “ load”, “save”, “delete”,
“shuttle”, “repeat” & “print”.

Load To load media files or the playlist of mp3 files (*.m3u) on your system or
Save To save a loaded playlist of mp3 files (*.m3u) on your system or on
Delete Click on the media files in the Play List: field and use “ Delete” button

Shuffle To play the media file in the Play List: in a random order.
Repeat To repeat the selected files in the Play List:.
Print This button has 2 functions:

on your MEGA STICK.
your MEGA STICK.
to remove the media file from the play list. You may remove multi media

files simultaneously by using “Ctrl” to select multi files.

1.To print out the details of current play list through your printer with
the following information:
Song title --- Song length --- Singer name

2.To save the details of current play list and save the file in the plain
text file format in the \\Program files\MSI\DigiCell\MyMusic.txt for
your reference. The MyMusic.txt file is with the following information:
Song title --- Song length --- Singer name

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There is also a toolbar for you to execute some basic function, like play, stop, pause,
previous/next song, song info and volume adjust. There is also a scroll bar on the top
for you to forward/rewind.

previous

pause

next

forward/rewind
bar

song’s informationstop

play

Right-click on the MP3 file and choose “ Info”, a MP3 Info dialogue
will pop up to show the information of the file, including the title, artist,
album, release year and others. You may also add your own comment
in the comment field. Then click “Save” to save the change, click
“Cancel” to discard the change, or click “Remove” to remove all
this information.

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MSI Feature

Non-Unicode programs supported

If you are using an operating system in European languages, and you’ d like to play the
media files in MEGA STICK with East-Asian languages (such as Chinese, Japanese...
etc.), it is possible that the file names display incorrectly.
However, you can install the Supplemental Language Support provided by
Microsoft to solve this problem. You need to have your Microsoft Setup CD prepared
in the CD-ROM. The system will start to install the necessary components after the
settings are configured here. Follow the steps described below.

1.Go to [Control Panel] and choose [Regional and Languages Options].

2.Go to the [Languages] tab and enable the check box of [Install files for East
Asian languages]. A dialogue box will pop up to remind you the above selection
is chosen.

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3. Then go to the [Advanced] tab and select the language you want to be
supported (the language of the filename in the MegaStick) from the drop-

down list in the [Language for non-Unicode programs], then click [Apply]. The
system will install the necessary components from your Microsoft Setup CD
immediately.

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MSI Feature

Audio Speaker Setting

In the Audio Speaker Setting sub-menu, you can configure the multi-channel audio
operation, perform speaker test, and choose the environment you prefer while en­joying the music.

You can scroll the bar of each equalizer to regulate the current playing digital sound
source. Also you may click on the “ on” button to enable/disable the equalizer function.
Once the equalizer function is enabled, you can choose several preset equalizers
for your preference. You may also right-click anywhere to execute this function.
After you have chosen one equalizer, it will be indicated next to the “on ” button in
yellow.

The Environment setting lets you select the environment you like, such as

Cave or Convert Hall .

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Click on the “Speaker test ” button and the following dialogue box will appear:

In this Speaker Configuration dialogue box, first select a desired multi-channel
operation from the No. of Speakers pane. Then switch to the “Speaker Test” tab
to test the connected speakers. The one you select will light up and make testing
sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, check whether the cable is inserted firmly
to the connector, or replace the bad speakers with good ones.

Center

Front Left

Rear Left

Front Right

Subwoofer

Rear Right

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MSI Feature

Power on Agent

In the Power on Agent sub-menu, you can configure setting of power-on, power­off and restarting status.

In the screen below, you can set the date, time, start-up programs respectively for
power-on, power-off and restarting.

Power On

Here are the available settings for Power On function:

Date Use the drop-down list to select the date for power-on.
Time Use the arrow keys to select the hour/minute/second for power-on,

power-off and restarting. Then click “Apply ” to save the changes. As
you click “ Apply”, the following dialogue will appear to show you the
next power-on schedule, and the system will start to count down to
restart. Click “OK” to restart the computer right away or click “ Later”
to restart your computer later.

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MSI Reminds You...

Please note that the new setting will not take effect until you restart your
computer.

Introduction to DigiCell

Power Off / Restart

You may configure the time (in the format hh:mm:ss) for the next power-off / restart.

Start With

Use the button “ +Add” to add the start-up pro­grams as DigiCell is activated next time. For example,
you may like to have Outlook activated or a speci­fied website linked when you get to the office every
morning.
Step 1: Click on the Program: field and click “>>

” button to browse for the path of Out-

look or Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on “ OK” to apply the setting.
Step 3: For specified file or specified website,

you may enter the file name with the com-

plete path or the website link in the Parameters: field.

add the desired start­with program

To activate Outlook as DigiCell
is enabled next time

To activate a specified website
as DigiCell is enabled next time

Of course you may use the button “-Delete” to remove the added programs, or you
can right-click on the selected program and click Delete.

delete the added program

MSI Reminds You...

You can also enable the Every turn on function, which will enable the
specified program(s) and file(s) every time the Digi Cell utility runs.

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MSI Feature

Auto Login

Since the Power On function allows the system to power on automatically, you may
have to enable this Auto Login function in the following situations:

1.If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, and you need to
enter your user name & password everytime when you boot up your computer.

2.If there are multi users using the same computer and you’ d like to power on the
computer automatically with one specific user.

Enable Auto Login

Enable this setting if you want to use the Auto Login feature. It supports the
following operating systems: Win9X, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP.

Default User Name

It is only available for Windows 2000 & Windows XP.

--If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your
login user name in this field.

--If you are using a computer with multi users (for Windows XP operating system),
please enter the user name you’d like to auto power-on in this field.

Default Password

It is only available for Windows 2000 & Windows XP.

--If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your
login password in this field.

--If you are using a computer with multi-users (for Windows XP operating system),
please enter the password for the user name you’d like to auto power-on in
this field.

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Using Audio Function

Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel
Audio Function

The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC658C chip, which provides support

for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer
channel. ALC658C allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround
sound effect. The section will tell you how to install and use the 2-/4-/6-channel
audio function on the board.

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Installing the Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC658C chip to function properly
before you can get access to 2-/4-/6-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 Pack2 or later

before installing the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could

look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

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

automatically appear.

2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Driver.

Click here

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MSI Reminds You...

The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under
continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program
screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the
latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software.

4. Click Finish to restart the system.

Using Audio Function

Click here

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-channel audio
feature now. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner
of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration.

Sound Effect

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

You may also edit the properties for an environment as you wish by clicking
the Edit button, then just scroll the bar in the bottom for each property to adjust.

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Using Audio Function

Here it provides the Karaoke function which will automatically remove human
voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function
applies only for 2-channel audio operation.

Just check the Voice Cancellation box and then click OK to activate the
Karaoke function.

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Equalizer

Here you regulate each equalizer for current playing digital sound sources.

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 buttons Load and Save. Or you
may click Reset to use the default value.

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Using Audio Function

Speaker Configuration

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

First select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.

a.Headphone for the common headphone
b.2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c.4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d.6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output

And then click OK to apply the configuration.

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Speaker Test

You can use this tab to test each connected speaker to ensure if 4- or 6­channel audio operation works properly. If any speaker fails to make sound, then
check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad
speakers with good ones.

Center

Front Left

Rear Left

Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will
light up and make testing sound.

Front Right

Subwoofer

Rear Right

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S/PDIF-Out

In this tab you may slelect the format of SPDIF out.

Using Audio Function

MSI Reminds You...

1. 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” tab only when you select
“6-Channel Mode” in the “Number of Speakers” column in
“Speaker Configuration” tab. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4

speakers appear on the window.

2. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the
sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped,
you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust
these two channels.

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HRTF Demo

In this tab you may adjust your HRTF (Head Related Transfer Functions) 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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Using Audio Function

Microphone Effect

In this tab you may add special effects to the connected microphone.

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General

In this tab it provides some information about the AC97 Audio Configuration
utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec.
You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.

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

In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio
connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output
function if a proper setting is made in the software utility.

Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set
in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back
Panel.

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 accord-

ance with the setting in software configuration.

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 MIC
2 Line In
3 Line Out (Front channels)

Back Panel

2

3

1

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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio
output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6­channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel
operation from No. of Speakers.

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

1 MIC
2 *Line Out (Rear channels)
3 Line Out (Front channels)

Back Panel

2

3

1

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* Line In function is converted to Line Out function when 4-Channel

Mode for 4-Speaker Output is selected.

Using Audio Function

n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output

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

1 *Line Out (Center and

Subwoofer channel)

2 *Line Out (Rear channels)
3 Line Out (Front channels)

* Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function

when 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected.

MSI Reminds You...

While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound
coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you
should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these
two channels.

Back Panel

2

3

1

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ATI SATA RAID Setup Guide

Appendix B: ATI SATA RAID Setup
Guide

Two major challenges facing the storage industry today are (1): keep pace with
increasing performance demands of computer systems by improving disk I/O
throughput, and (2): provide data accessibility in the event of hard disk failure.

To meet these two challenges, ATI south bridge SB400 supports four SATA ports and
incorporates Silicon Image’s SiI 3112 Serial ATA host controller, together with Silicon
Image’s Serial ATA RAID Management Software (SATARaid™).

SATARaid software provides support for RAID Striping and RAID Mirroring. RAID
Striping greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently striping data
across multiple drives. RAID Mirroring makes sure data is not lost if a drive fails as
data is simultaneously written to two drives. Drives configured for RAID Striping are
said to form a RAID 0 set, while drives configured for RAID Mirroring are said to form
a RAID 1 set.

The SATARaid software includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that provides
continuous monitoring of the RAID set(s) supported.

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SATA RAID Features

u RAID 0 and RAID 1
u On-line Mirror Rebuilding
u RAID GUI Monitoring Utility:

- Displays/Logs/Alerts Users to Vital RAID Set Information

- Manages RAID Set Functions (configures, rebuilds, etc.)

u RAID Set accommodates multiple size HDDs
u HDDs function normally when not in RAID Sets
u Adjustable stripe size for RAID 0
u Automatically selects highest available transfer speed for all ATA and ATAPI

devices

u Supports:

- UDMA up to 150MB/Sec.

- All UDMA and PIO Modes

- Up to 4 SATA devices

- ACPI and ATA/ATAPI6

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology manages multiple disk
drives to enhance I/O performance and to provide redundancy in order to withstand
the failure of any individual member, without loss of data.

SATARaid™ provides two RAID Set types: Striped Set (RAID 0) and Mirrored Set
(RAID 1).

Disk Striping (RAID 0)

Striping is a performance-oriented, non-redundant data mapping technique. It does
not provide fault tolerance. With modern SATA and ATA bus mastering technology,
multiple I/O operations can be performed in parallel, enhancing performance. Striping
arrays use multiple disks to form a larger virtual disk.

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Disk Mirroring (RAID 1)

Disk mirroring creates an identical twin for a selected disk by having the data simul­taneously written to two disks. This redundancy provides protection from a single
disk failure. If a read failure occurs on one drive, the system reads the data from the
other drive.

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Creating RAID Sets

Creating and deleting RAID sets and performing other RAID setting up operations are
done in the BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for

about 5 seconds. Press CTRL+S or the F4 key to enter the BIOS RAID Utility.

The BIOS RAID Utility menu screen will appear. A brief description of each item on the
screen is given on the next page.

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ATI SATA RAID Setup Guide

BIOS RAID Utility Screen Description

u Main Menu

The Main Menu in the upper left corner is used to choose the operation to be performed.

The selections are:

1. Create RAID Set is used to create a new RAID Set (RAID 0 or RAID 1).

2. Delete RAID Set is used to delete a RAID Set.

3. Rebuild Mirrored Set is used to initiate the rebuild of a RAID 1 set after, for
example, a drive in the Set has been replaced.

4. Resolve Conflicts is used to automatically find the member drives of a RAID
set which has been disrupted (physical drives swapped around, for example)
and restore the Set to proper operation.

5. Low Level Format allows a single drive to have its data completely wiped
out. Drives assigned to Sets cannot be low level formatted.

These operations are described in the pages that follow.

u Help Window

This window displays context-sensitive help and status messages.

u Physical Drive Properties

This window displays the model number and capacities of the drives physically
attached to the SATA host adapter.

Description of RAID Setup Operations

u Creating RAID Sets

As previously discussed, the SATA host controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1
configurations. The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon fac­tors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is
best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage

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strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest
flexibility, manually.

1. Select “Create RAID Set.”

2. Choose a RAID 0 Striped, or a RAID 1 Mirrored set.

3. Select if you want the utility to Automatically Configure or if you want to

manually configure the RAID Set.

4. If you chose manual configuration, for Striped Sets, you can change the

chunk size. For Mirrored Sets, you assign which drive is the Source and
which is the Target.

5. The message “ Are You Sure?” will display before completing the configuration.

Answer “N” to abort the creation of the new RAID set, or “Y” to proceed with
the RAID set creation.

u Deleting RAID Sets

1. To remove one or more RAID sets, select “Delete RAID Set.”

2. Select the desired set and press Enter.

3. Press “Y” when asked “Are You Sure?”

4. The drives will be returned to the selection of logical drives from which a

new RAID set can be created

u Rebuild RAID 1 Set

This menu selection is used to initiate the copying of data from an existing drive to a
replacement drive that has been installed in a RAID 1 set after the failure of one of the
members.

1. Select “Rebuild RAID1 set.”

2. Select the desired set and press Enter.

3. Press “Y” when asked “Are You Sure?”

4. The set will be rebuilt. The status of the rebuild is displayed in the MAIN MENU

window.

u Resolving Conflicts

When a RAID set is created, the metadata written to the disk includes drive connec­tion information including the channel on the host controller to which it is connected.
If after a drive failure the replacement drive was previously part of a RAID set or
used in another system, it may have conflicting metadata, specifically in reference to
the drive connection information. If so, this will prohibit the RAID set from being either
created or rebuilt. In order for the RAID set to function properly, this old metadata
must be first overwritten with the new metadata. To correct this, select “Resolve
Conflict”, and the correct metadata, including the correct drive connection information,
will automatically be written to the replacement drive.

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