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G41M series

MS-7563 (v1.X) Mainboard

G52-75631X1

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STARINTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but noguarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are undercontinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade-marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.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 MachinesCorporation.W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsof tCorporation.Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History DateV1.0 First release November 2008

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’smanual, 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 in f ormat ion: ht tp: / /g lobal .msi.com.tw/ index.php?func=serviceContact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw

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Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Danger of explos ion if bat tery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer.

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 f lat surface before setting it up.5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-

ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-

fore 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:Ü The power cord or plug is damaged.Ü Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.Ü The equipment has been exposed to moisture.Ü The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.Ü The equipment has dropped and damaged.Ü The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR-AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listedbelow.

Ü Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Ü Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Ü Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1The changes or modif ications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order tocomply with the emission limits.

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

Micro-Star InternationalMS-7563

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing 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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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTSCopyright Notice .............................................................................................................. iiTrademarks ....................................................................................................................... iiRevision History .............................................................................................................. iiTechnical Support ........................................................................................................... iiSafety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iiiFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ivWEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................................... vChapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1

Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3Memory................................................................................................................. 2-7Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-20Slots ................................................................................................................... 2-21

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 3-1Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-4Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-6Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-9Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 3-12Power Management Setup ............................................................................... 3-14H/W Monitor ........................................................................................................ 3-17BIOS Setting Password ..................................................................................... 3-18Cell Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-19Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 3-23

Appendix A Realtek Audio ................................................................................... A-1Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver ................................................................ A-2Software Configuration ...................................................................................... A-4Hardware Setup ................................................................................................A-19

Appendix B Dual Core Center .............................................................................. B-1Activating Dual Core Center ............................................................................... B-2Main ...................................................................................................................... B-3

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DOT (Dynamic OverClocking) ............................................................................. B-5Clock ..................................................................................................................... B-6Voltage ................................................................................................................. B-7FAN Speed ........................................................................................................... B-8Temperature ......................................................................................................... B-9User Profile ........................................................................................................ B-10

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Getting Started

Getting StartedChapter 1

Thank you for choosing the G41M Series (MS-7563 v1.X)Micro-ATX mainboard. The G41M Series mainboards arebased on Intel® G41M & ICH7 chipsets for optimal systemefficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Duo/Quad/Pentium/Celeron LGA775 processor, the G41M Se-ries deliver a high performance and professional desktopplatform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support- Intel® Core 2 Quad/ Core 2 Duo/ / Yorkfield/ Wolfdale processors in

LGA775 package- Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control(For the latest information about CPU, please visithttp://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2)

Supported FSB- 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz

Chipset- North Bridge: Intel® G41 chipset- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 chipset

Memory Support- DDR2 667/800 SDRAM (8GB Max)- 2 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)(For more information on compatible components, please visithttp://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

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

Audio- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing- Supports Vista premium compliance

IDE- 1 IDE port by ICH7- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA- 4 SATA ports by ICH7- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s

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

ConnectorsBack panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 1 VGA port- 1 DVI-D port

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- 1 DisplayPort jack- 4 USB 2.0 Ports- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack- 1 1394 port (optional)- 6 flexible audio jacksOn-Board Pinheaders/ Connectors- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders- 1 CD-in pinheader- 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader- 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional)- 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader- 1 Serial port pinheader- 1 TPM (optional)- 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader- 1 Parallel Port pinheader

Slots- 1 PCI Express x16 slot- 1 PCI Express x 1 slot- 2 PCI slots- Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

Form Factor- Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 22.8cm)

Mounting- 6 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout

PCI 2

PCI 1

PCI _E1

PCI _E2

BATT+

JUAD1

ALC888

CD_IN1 JSPD1 JUSB1J1394_1(optional) JUSB2

JCO

M1

JBAT1

JPW1

SYSFAN1

SY

SFA

N2

SATA1

SATA2

JFP

2JF

P1

IDE

1AT

X1

JTP

M1(

optio

nal) JL

PT

1

DIM

M1

DIM

M2

FDD

1

JCI1

SATA3

SATA4

T:Line-InM:Line-OutB:MicT:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out

Top: LAN JackBottom: USB ports

DisplayPort Jack

Top : Mouse Bottom:Keyboard

Top: VGA portBottom:DVI-D port

Intel G41

Fintek F71882FG

Realtek

T: 1394 port(optional) B: USB ports

RTM875T-605

Intel ICH7

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Packing Checklist

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

Power Cable

SATA CableMSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD

Back IO ShieldStandard Cable for

IDE Devices

User’s Guide

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Hardware Setup

Hardware SetupChapter 2

This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be careful in holding the components and follow theinstallation procedures. For some components, if youinstall in the wrong orientation, the components will notwork properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computercomponents. S tatic elec tr ic ity may damage thecomponents.

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Quick Components Guide

SYSFAN1,p.2-14

Back Panel,

p.2-10

JPW1,p.2-9

CPU,p.2-3

CPUFAN1,p.2-14

JCI1,p.2-14

DDR2,p.2-7

ATX1,

p.2-9

FDD1,p.2-12

JLPT1,p.2-19

JTPM1,

p.2-17

JCOM1,

p.2-18

SYSFAN2,p.2-14

IDE1,

p.2-12

SATA1~4,

p.2-13JBAT1,p.2-20

JFP1/2,p.2-16

JUSB1/2,

p.2-18

J1394_1,

p.2-15

JSPD1,

p.2-15

CD_IN1,

p.2-16

JAUD1,p.2-17

PCI,

p.2-21

PCIE,

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to preventoverheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turningon the computer.For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2

Introduction to LGA 775 CPUThe surface of LGA 775 CPU.Remember to apply some ther-mal paste on it for better heatdispersion.

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The pin-pad side of LGA 775CPU.

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key Alignment Key

Important

OverheatingOverheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make surethe cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Makesure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) betweenthe CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.Replaceing the CPUWhile replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug thepower supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safetyof CPU.OverclockingThis mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please makesure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, whiledoing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications isnot recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks causedby inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.


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Important

1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.

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

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

3. The pins of socket reveal.

CPU & Cooler InstallationWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached onthe top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermalpaste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation willcause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

4. Open the load lever.


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6. After confirming the CPU directionfor correct mating, put down theCPU in the socket housing frame.Be sure to grasp on the edge ofthe CPU base. Note that the align-ment keys are matched.

8. Cover the load plate onto thepackage.

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

7. Visually inspect if the CPU isseated well into the socket. If not,take out the CPU with pure verticalmotion and reinstall.

alignmentkey


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10. Align the holes on the mainboardwith the heatsink. Push down thecooler unti l i ts four c lips getwedged into the holes of themainboard.

12. Turn over the mainboard to con-firm that the clip-ends are correctlyinserted.

9. Press down the load lever lightlyonto the load plate, and then se-cure the lever with the hook underretention tab.

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the

plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/

cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-ing on the model you purchase.

11. Press the four hooks down to fastenthe cooler. Then rotate the lockingswitch (refer to the correct directionmarked on it) to lock the hooks.

lockingswitch

Mainboard

Hook


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Memory

DDR2240-pin, 1.8V

Dual-Channel Memory Population RulesIn Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with twodata bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the systemperformance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules underDual-Channel mode.

64x2=128 pin56x2=112 pin

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport

EmptyInstalled

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Important

- DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

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

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

Volt Notch

Installing Memory Modules1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right

orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until thegolden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plasticclip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory moduleis properly seated.

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

Important

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


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Power Supply

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GND

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 PWR OK 9 5VSB10 +12V11 +12V12 +3.3V

Pin Definitionpin 12

pin 13ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of thepower supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins arealigned. 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 liketo use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power sup-ply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).

ATX1

1

12 24

13

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND2 GND3 12V4 12V

Pin Definition

JPW1

Important

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

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

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

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

1

34

2


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Back Panel

Keyboard

USB Ports Mic

Line-Out

Line-InMouse

LANRS-Out

SS-Out

CS-Out

1394Port(optional)VGA Port

DVI-D Port

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

VGA PortThe DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

DVI-D PortThe DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCDmonitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer andits display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into theDVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connectedto your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)

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

DisplayPortDisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connecta monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

1394 Port (optional)The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

DisplayPort

Important

When there is any expansion card inserted in the PCIE x16 slot, the VGA,DisplayPort and DVI-D port will not output any signal.


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Audio PortsThese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the colorof the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

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

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

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

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

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

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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

Link IndicatorActivity Indicator


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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

FDD1

IDE Connector: IDE1This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

IDE1

Important

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


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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connectto one Serial ATA device.

SATA3

SATA4SATA2

SATA1

Important

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


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Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis isopened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will recordthis status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, youmust enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/2The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and shouldbe connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use aspecially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

Important

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

2. CPUFAN1 / SYSFAN1 / SYSFAN2 supports fan control. You can adjust fanspeed in H/W Monitor menu of BIOS and install Dual Core Center utilitythat will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actualCPU temperature.

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

CPUFAN1

JCI1

2GNDCINTRU

1

SYSFAN1/2

SENSOR+12VGND

Control

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IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional)This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394bracket.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 TPA+ 2 TPA-

3 Ground 4 Ground

5 TPB+ 6 TPB-

7 Cable power 8 Cable power

9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

S/PDIF Bracket (Optional)

S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)interface for digital audio transmission.

JSPD1

VCC

SPDIFG

ND

J1394_1(optional)

1 2

9 10


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CD-In Connector: CD_IN1This connector is provided for external audio input.

CD_IN1

GND RL

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND6 PWR_SW + Power Switch high reference pull-up7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up8 PWR_SW - Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.

JFP1 Pin Definition

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

12

910

JFP1

HDDLED

ResetSwitch

PowerLED

PowerSwitch

+

++

--

-78

PowerLED

Speaker

12

JFP2+

+-

-


1 GND Ground2 SPK- Speaker-3 SLED Suspend LED4 BUZ+ Buzzer+5 PLED Power LED6 BUZ- Buzzer-7 NC No connection8 SPK+ Speaker+

JFP2 Pin Definition


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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

JAUD112

910


1 MIC_L Microphone - Left channel2 GND Ground3 MIC_R Microphone - Right channel4 PRESENCE# Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle

is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0 when aHigh Definition Audio dongle is connected

5 LINE out_R Analog Port - Right channel6 MIC_JD Jack detection return from front panel microphone JACK17 Front_JD Jack detection sense line from the High Definition Audio CODEC

jack detection resistor network8 NC No control9 LINE out_L Analog Port - Left channel10 LINEout_JD Jack detection return from front panel JACK2

HD Audio Pin Definition

TPM Module connector: JTPM1(optional)This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Pleaserefer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description1 LCLK LPC clock 2 3V dual/3V_STB 3V dual or 3V standby power3 LRST# LPC reset 4 VCC3 3.3V power5 LAD0 LPC address & data pin0 6 SIRQ Serial IRQ7 LAD1 LPC address & data pin1 8 VCC5 5V power9 LAD2 LPC address & data pin2 10 KEY No pin11 LAD3 LPC address & data pin3 12 GND Ground13 LFRAME# LPC Frame 14 GND Ground

JTPM1

2 1

14 13


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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 2These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal forconnecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

12

910

JUSB1~2 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+7 GND 8 GND

9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC

Pin Definition

Important

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

USB 2.0 Bracket(Optional)

Serial Port Connector: JCOM 1This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.


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

Pin Definition

JCOM1

1

9

2


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Parallel Port Header: JLPT1This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel portis a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and ExtendedCapabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

2 1

26 25

JLPT1


1 RSTB# 2 AFD#

3 PRND0 4 ERR#5 PRND1 6 PINIT#7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN#9 PRND3 10 GND11 PRND4 12 GND13 PRND5 14 GND


15 PRND6 16 GND

17 PRND7 18 GND19 ACK# 20 GND21 BUSY 22 GND23 PE 24 GND25 SLCT 26 Key (No Pin)


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Jumper

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can auto-matically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,set the jumper to clear data.

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then returnto 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it willdamage the mainboard.

JBAT11 Clear Data

1 3

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotsThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate.The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

Slots

32-bit PCI Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) SlotsThe PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cardsthat comply with PCI specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rateof 133 MBps.

Important

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

PCI Express x16 Slot

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

Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4

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

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


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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

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

² An error message appears on the screen during thesystem booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for cus-tomized features.

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Entering Setup

Important

1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrip-tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held forreference only.

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

A7563IMS V1.0 101708 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P =PHOENIX.2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA.7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.101708 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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 mayalso restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

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

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

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

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

Control Keys

<↑> Move to the previous item<↓> Move to the next item<←> Move to the item in the left hand<→> Move to the item in the right hand<Enter> Select the item<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

submenu<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes<F6> Load Optimized Defaults<F8> Load Fail-Safe Defaults<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

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Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.

Integrated PeripheralsUse this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Power Management SetupUse this menu to specify your settings for power management.

H/W MonitorThis entry shows your PC health status.

BIOS Setting PasswordUse this menu to set the password for BIOS.

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

Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable systemperformance.

The Main Menu

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Load Optimized DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Save & Exit SetupSave changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without SavingAbandon all changes and exit setup.

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

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

day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined byBIOS. Read-only.

month The month from Jan. through Dec.date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.year The year can be adjusted by users.

Time (HH:MM:SS)This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). Thetime format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

IDE Master/ Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.

Standard CMOS Features

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Device / Vender / SizeIt will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector.

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

DMA ModeSelect DMA Mode.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & ReportingTechnology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors yourdisk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to movedata from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard diskbecomes off line.

Important

Floppy AThis item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [NotInstalled], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5in.].

Important

Primary IDE Master/ Slave, Serial-ATA 1/2/3/4 Channel are appearingwhen you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on themainboard.

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

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

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Full Screen Logo DisplayThis item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:

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

Quick BootingSetting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it willskip some check items.

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

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

MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported byyour operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of youroperating system.

Primary Graphics AdapterThis setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter.

Advanced BIOS Features

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PCI Latency TimerThis item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takesover. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for alonger time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,you should set the item to higher values.

CPU FeaturePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

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

Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processorto older operating systems.

Chipset FeaturePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

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

VGA Share Memory SizeThe system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls theexact memory size shared to the VGA card.

DVMT Mode SelectThis item allows you to set the mode for the graphics core.[DVMT mode], thedriver of the graphics core uses the system memory like any other OS compo-nent or application does.

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DVMT/FIXED MemorySpecify the size of DVMT memory to allocate for video memory.

Boot SequencePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the f irst/ second/ third boot device where BIOSattempts to load the disk operating system.

Boot From Other DeviceSetting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. ifthe system fails to boot from the 1st/ 2nd boot device.

Trusted ComputingPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

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

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

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

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

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

LAN Option ROMThis item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller.

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

HD Audio ControllerThis setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller.

On-Chip ATA DevicesPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

Integrated Peripherals

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On-Chip IDE ControllerThese items allow users to enable or disable the IDE controller.

PCI IDE BusMasterThis item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering forreading/ writing to IDE drives.

On-Chip SATA ControllerThese items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller.

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

I/O Device ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:

COM Port 1/2Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port.

Parallel PortThere is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that providesStandard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:

[Disabled][3BC] Line Printer port 0[278] Line Printer port 2[378] Line Printer port 1

Parallel Port ModeThis item allows you to select the parallel port mode.

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

ACPI Standby StateThis item specif ies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operatingsystem supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP , you can choose to enter theStandby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Set-tings are:

[S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no systemcontext is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all systemcontext.

[S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation ofsystem configuration and open applications/files is saved to mainmemory that remains powered while most other hardware compo-nents turn off to save energy. The information stored in memory willbe used to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs.

Important

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

Power Management Setup

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Power Button FunctionThis feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:

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

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

Restore On AC Power LossThis item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interruptoccurs. Settings are:

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

or interrupt occurred.

Wakeup Event SetupPress <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.

Wake Up Event BySetting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to setthe wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS.

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

Resume From S3 By PS/2 KeyboardThis setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what powersaving modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard is detected.

Resume From S3 By PS/2 MouseThis setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what powersaving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.

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

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Resume by PCI-E DeviceWhen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any event on PCIE device.

Resume by RTC AlarmThe field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on ascheduled time/date.

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

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

SYS FAN 1 ControlThe field allows you to control the speed of the system fan connected to SYSFAN1.

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

Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12VThese items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

H/W Monitor

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BIOS Setting Password

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

Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The passwordtyped now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You willbe prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. Youmay 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 thepassword. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Oncethe password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup withoutentering any password.When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you tryto enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of yoursystem configuration.

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Current CPU / DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.

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

Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)This item allows you to set the CPU FSB frequency (in MHz).

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

Advance DRAM ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Cell Menu

Important

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

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Configure DRAM Timing by SPDSetting to [Enabled] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determinedby BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROMon the DRAM module.

CAS Latency(CL)W hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable.This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (inclock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

tRCDW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable. When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressedseparately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transitionfrom RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less theclock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

tRPW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], this field isadjustable. This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe(RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS toaccumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete andDRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM isinstalled in the system.

tRASW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], this settingdetermines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

tRTPW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], this settingcontrols the time interval between a read and a precharge command.

tRFCW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable. The row cycle time determines the minimum number of clock cyclesa memory row takes to complete a full cycle, from row activation up to theprecharging of the active row.

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tWRW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable. It specif ies the amount of delay (in clock cycles) that must elapseafter the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can beprecharged. This delay is required to guarantee that data in the write bufferscan be written to the memory cells before precharge occurs.

tRRDW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable. Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.

tWTRW hen the Configure DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Manual], the f ield isadjustable. This item controls the Write Data In to Read Command Delay memorytiming. This constitutes the minimum number of clock cycles that must occurbetween the last valid write operation and the next read command to the sameinternal bank of the DDR device.

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

Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz)It shows the adjusted DDR Memory frequency. Read-only.

Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz)This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).

Auto Disable DIMM/PCI FrequencyWhen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DIMM andPCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).

CPU Voltage(V)/ CPU GTL REF(V)/ Memory Voltage(V)/ Momory REF(V)/ NBVoltage(V)/ VTT FSB Voltage(V)These items are used to asjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset.

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

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

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

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

Important

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The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the defaultvalues set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of themainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor forstable 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 systemperformance.

When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:

Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults

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Realtek Audio

Realtek AudioAppendix A

The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan-nels of independent s tereo sound output (multiplestreaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.

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You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly beforeyou can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations.Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operatingsystems.

Installation for Windows XP/VistaFor Windows® XP, you must install W indows® XP Service Pack1 or later beforeinstalling the driver.The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could lookslightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

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

2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Important

The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous updateto enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here inthis section may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shallbe held for reference only.

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

Click here

Select thisoption

4. Click Finish to restart the system.

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

Double click

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Sound Effect

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

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

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

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


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SaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuse

Reset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault setting

Enable / DisableTo disable, you can tem-porarily s top the soundeffect without losing thesettings

LoadWhenever you would like touse preload settings, simplyclick this, the whole list willbe shown for your selection.

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

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

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


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Raise the key

Lower the key

Remove thehuman voice

Frequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experienceat audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal-izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.

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

Karaoke ModeKaraoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music you usuallyplay, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key toaccommodate your range.1.Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation”, the vocal of the song would be eliminated, while the background music is still in place, and you can be that singer!2.Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to find a key which better fits your vocal range.


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

1. Adjust VolumeYou can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel byselect the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front outputitems.

2. Multi-Stream FunctionALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you mayplay different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from theindicated real panel or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people areusing the same computer together for different purposes.

Click the button and the Mixer ToolBox menu will appear. Then check the Enableplayback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup.

Important

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

Important

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


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W hen you are playing the f irst audio source (for example: use W indows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is thedefault setting.

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


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3. Playback control

Playback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essential when multi-streaming playback enabled.- Realtek HD Audio Rear Output- Realtek HD Audio Front Output

Tool Mute

MuteYou may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mutesound output.

Tool- Show the following volume controlsThis is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.- Advanced controls- Enable playback multi-streamingW ith this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends viaheadphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from backpanel) in play. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operatingsimultaneously.


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4. Recording control

Recording device-Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in-Realtek HD Audio Input

MuteYou may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mutesound input.Tool- Show the following volume controlsThis is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.- Enable recording multi-streaming

Tool Mute

Important

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


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

a. Headphone for the common headphoneb. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Outputc. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Outputd. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Outpute. 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output

Speaker Configuration:

1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack.

2. Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select thedevice you have plugged in. - If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device. - If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack.


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Connector Settings

Click to access connector settings.

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

Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.

Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged inOnce this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop upwhen device plugged in.


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

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

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


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Test SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then checkwhether the cable is inserted f irmly to the connector or replace the bad speakerswith good ones. Or you may click the auto test button to test the sounds ofeach speaker automatically.

Subwoofer

Front Right

Rear Right

Center

Front Left

Rear Left

Side Left

Side Right


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MicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-sion to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Can-cellation to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording.

Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from being recorded bymicrophone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to useVOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will comeout from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also berecorded into your microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In thatcase, your friend will hear his /her own voice again. W ith AEC(Acoustic EchoCancellation) enabled at your side, your friend can enjoy the benefit with less echo.


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3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the mostsuitable environment you like.


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

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

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


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

n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker OutputRefer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on theback panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.

1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 No function5 No function6 No function

Hardware Setup

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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

4-Channel Analog Audio Output

1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 No function6 No function

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1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)6 No function

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1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)6 Line Out (Side channels)

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Important

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


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Dual Core Center

Dual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utilitythat MSI has spent much research and ef forts todevelop, helps users to monitor or configure the hard-ware status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card inwindows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speedand temperature.Before you install the Dual CoreCenter, please makesure the system has meet the following requirements:

1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron, AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron or compatible CPU with PCI Express slot.2. 256MB system memory.3. CD-ROM drive for software installation.4. Operation system: Windows XP.5. DotNet Frame Work 2.0

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Activating Dual Core Center

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

short-cut icon in the system tray

short-cut path in the start-up menu( p ath : S t ar t - - > P r og rams - - > MSI - - >DualCoreCenter-->DualCoreCenter)


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Main

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

Introduction:Click each button appearing above to enter sub-menu to make further configurationor to execute the function.

M BClick MB button to read current CPU temperature, FSB and CPU clock ofmainboard will show below.

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

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


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AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optimal values to reach better performance in eachenvironment. Click the button you need.

ClockIn this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the clocks of MB and graphicscard.

VoltageIn this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the voltages of MB and graphicscard.

FAN SpeedIn this sub-menu, you can adjust and monitor the fan speeds of MB andgraphics card.

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

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

Important

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

Important

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

Sharp mode Smooth mode


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DOT (Dynamic OverClocking)

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

Important

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

DOT FSB-DOWNRate button

DOT FSB-UPRate button


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Clock

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

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

Important

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


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Voltage

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

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

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Important

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


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FAN Speed

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

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

Important

1. When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the “CPU Smart FAN Target” item in the BIOS.2. In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the default profile, the Save button is not available.


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Temperature

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

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


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User Profile

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

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


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

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

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


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