MSI P31 driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 2
... 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: http://support.msi.com.tw/
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T h is eq uip men t h as 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...
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Clock ...A-6 Voltage ...A-7 FAN Speed ...A-8 Temperature ...A-9 User Profile ...A-10 Appendix B Realtek ALC888 Audio B-1 Installing the Realtek Audio Driver B-2 Software Configuration B-4 Hardware Setup B-19
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Packing Checklist
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
MSI Driver/Utility CD
Standard Cable for IDE Devices (Optional)
Power Cable
SATA Cable
USB Bracket (Optional)
Back IO Shield
User's Guide
Parallel Port Bracket (Optional)
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
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User Guide - Page 15
... chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components...
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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports Intel® processor in LGA 775 package. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php...
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... to protect the contact from damage. Before you install the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side (as the arrow shows).
3. The pins of socket reveal.
4. Open the load lever.
Important
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. 2. Do not...
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MS-7392 Mainboard
9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under ...mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.
locking switch
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. ...
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Hardware Setup
Memory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport
DDR2
240-pin, 1.8V
64x2=128 pin
56x2=112 pin
Due to chipset limitations, to enable dual channel mode or single channel mode, installing memory modules should refer to the...
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... DIMM slots.
- In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.
- To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIM M1 first.
- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up...
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...Setup
Power Supply
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...pin 12
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector JPW 1 is used to provide power to the CPU.
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Hardware Setup
Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
FDD1
IDE Connector: IDE1
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
IDE1
Important
If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting ...
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... refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN1.
3. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can setup it in H/W Monitor of BIOS Setup. You can install Dual Core Center utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the...
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... PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
32-bit PCI Slot
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS...
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... 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format: A7392IMS V1.0 071407 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...
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... status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card in windows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. Before you install the Dual CoreCenter, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron, AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron or
compatible CPU with PCI Express slot. 2. 256MB system memory. 3. CD-ROM drive for software installation. 4. Operation system...
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...installing the MSI V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 or V060 graphics card can activate the full function of this utility. If you install a graphics card of other brand, only hardware status of the MSI...CPU temperature, FSB and CPU clock of mainboard will show below. VGA Click VGA button to read current GPU temperature, GPU clock and memory clock of graphics card...
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... environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.
Click here
Important
The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in...
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Realtek ALC888 Audio 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 B-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 M anager from the Control...