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User Guide - Page 2
... 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause...
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 5
... 2-10 VGA Connector (915G/GV/GL 2-10 Serial Port Connector 2-11 USB Connectors 2-11 IEEE 1394 Port 2-11 LAN (RJ-45) Jack 2-12 Audio Port Connectors 2-12 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 2-13 Connectors 2-14 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-14 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 2-14 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 2-15 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 2-15 Serial ATA HDD...
User Guide - Page 6
...Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Features 3-15 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-18 H/W Monitor 3-20 Cell Menu 3-22 BIOS Setting Password 3-24 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 3-25 Chapter 4. Itroduction to Realtek ALC880 4-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver 4-2 Installation for W indows 2000/XP 4-2 Software Configuration 4-4 Sound...
User Guide - Page 7
... Software Access Point 5-6 Terminology 5-6 Access Point Mode 5-7 W LAN Card Mode 5-8 Live Update 5-9 MEGA STICK 5-10 Basic Function 5-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 5-12 Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU 5-14 Left-wing: Current system status 5-15 Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation..........5-15 Audio Speaker Setting 5-16 Power on Agent 5-18 Power On 5-18 Power...
User Guide - Page 9
... PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
On-Board IDE † One IDE controller on the ICH6 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO,
Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes † Support 2 Serial ATA 150 ports
On-Board Peripherals † On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports, Com1 on Rear IO...
User Guide - Page 12
Getting Started
Packing Contents
MSI motherboard
MSI Driver/Utility CD
Back IO Shield
User's Guide
1-5
User Guide - Page 13
Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation ...
User Guide - Page 15
Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 / Celeron DTM (LGA775) processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the heat sink/cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the...
User Guide - Page 19
Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 4GB. You can install DDR 333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DDR DIMM...
User Guide - Page 47
...the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled], [Auto]. Onboard LAN Controller The item enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Onboard LAN Option ROM The item enables or disables...
User Guide - Page 62
...are based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.
Click here
MSI Reminds You... The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence...
User Guide - Page 63
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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 4-3
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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...
User Guide - Page 81
...: 1. Please install the pin headers of the front panel according to page 2-18. 2. Select AC97 or Azalia in the BIOS setting (page 3-11). 3. If you are using Azalia setting, the microphone function on the front panel is fixed, but the headphone jack will auto detect the device you connect and pop-up the selection window.
4. If...
User Guide - Page 86
... W LAN
settings. Moreover, with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the
MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it
easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to monitor the system hard-
ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to overclock the CPU/
memory.
Once you have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source...
User Guide - Page 87
... peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed. Comm. In this sub-menu, you can see the configuration details for communication products, including the status, strength, speed and channel of the connection of the Ethernet LAN & W ireless LAN. Software Access Point In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode to different ones, and configure the advanced settings for...
User Guide - Page 88
... icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you can load media files from your MEGA STICK or the system, and edit the preferred playlis t. Audio Speaker Setting In this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and environment. Power on Agent In this sub-menu, you...
User Guide - Page 90
... 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 94
... 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...