MSI 945GM2 - Fuzzy Motherboard - Mini ITX driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 4
... guidance. † Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php † Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. 3. Keep...
User Guide - Page 9
... 3-7 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-16 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-19 H/W Monitor ...3-22 Load Optimized Defaults 3-25 BIOS Setting Password 3-25 Chapter 4. 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...
User Guide - Page 10
... Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM 5-2 Installing Software 5-8 Install Driver in W indows XP / 2000 5-8 Installation of Intel Matrix Stroage Console 5-9 RAID Migration Instructions 5-14 Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk 5-15 Chapter 6. Introduction to Realtek ALC880 6-1 Installation for W indows 2000/XP 6-2 Installing the Audio Driver 6-3 Software Configuration 6-4 Sound Effect...
User Guide - Page 23
... and the DDR2 standard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in the DDR2 slot. Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged.
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DIM M 1~DIM...
User Guide - Page 52
...Peripherals
BIOS Setup
USB Controller This setting disables/enables theUSB controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
USB Device Legacy Support Set to Enabled if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to Disabled only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB...
User Guide - Page 65
....11g W LAN settings. Moreover, with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the MSI well-known features, Live Update and V-Center, 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...
User Guide - Page 66
... using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN card, W ireless LAN card, MegaStick... etc.) and all the necessary drivers (onboard LAN driver, audio driver, V-Center, 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...
User Guide - Page 67
... and update BIOS and drivers online. V-Center You can take advantage of V-Center to monitor the health status of your system. 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...
User Guide - Page 69
... 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...
User Guide - Page 73
... 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...
User Guide - Page 89
...when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. W hen the W indows XP Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. Insert the driver diskette Intel IAA RAID XP Driver For ICH7R (NH82801GR) into drive A: and press . 4. Choose the driver Intel(R) 82801GR SATA RAID Controller from the dropdown list that appears on W indows XP...
User Guide - Page 90
... system is booting or a hard drive that contains important data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver components.
Insert the MSI CD and click on the Intel IAA RAID Edition to install the software.
Click on this item
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User Guide - Page 91
M S-7210 Micro-ATX Mainboard The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as
f ol l owi n g :
Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
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Introduction to Intel ICH7R SATA RAID The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue.
After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.
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User Guide - Page 93
M S-7210 Micro-ATX Mainboard Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following
window, and click Next button to start installation.
Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon.
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Introduction to Intel ICH7R SATA RAID The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation status.
Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.
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User Guide - Page 95
...second SATA hard drive:
1. BIOS must be configured for RAID before installing W indows XP on the single SATA hard drive. Refer to On Chip ATA Device for properly setting of the BIOS.
2. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Driver during W indows Setup. Refer to Installing Software for instructions on installing the driver during W indows Setup.
3. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console...
User Guide - Page 103
... and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear. 2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.
Click here
MSI Reminds You... The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here...
User Guide - Page 104
Introduction to Realtek ALC880 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Click here
Select this option
Click here 6-3
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Azalia HD Sound Effect Manager from the Control...