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MSI MS-7242 Hardware User Manual

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  • Page 1 K9AGM Series MS-7242 (V1.X) Mainboard G52-72421X1...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website at faq/esc_faq_list.php updates, and other information. Contact our technical staff at http://support.msi.com.tw/. Date May 2006 http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Micro-Star International MS-7242...

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Copyright Notice ... ii Trademarks ... ii Revision History ... ii Technical Support ... ii Safety Instructions ... iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ... v Chapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...
  • Page 9 TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) ... 2-19 Jumpers ... 2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ... 2-20 Slots ... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ... 2-21 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ... 2-21 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ... 2-21 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ... 3-1 Entering Setup ...
  • Page 10 Appendix C. ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM ... C-1 Introduction ... C-2 System Requirements ... C-3 Before You Begin ... C-4 Basic Graphics Card Installation ... C-4 Installing a Graphics Card ... C-5 Enabling SURROUNDVIEW Frequently Asked Questions ... C-7 Setting Up Multiple Displays ... C-8 Using Multiple Displays ...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9AGM Series (MS-7242 v1.X), an excellent Micro ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative ATI controllers for optimal system efficiency, the K9AGM Series acc ommodates the lates t AMD Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in Socket 940...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Specifications

    M S-7242 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - AMD Sempron/Athlon64/Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in Socket 940 - Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and higher CPU Supported FSB - 1000 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: ATI RS485/RS485C chipset (optional) - South Bridge: ATI SB600 chipset...
  • Page 13 : / / w ww . m si. co m . t w / p ro g ra m / p r o d u c t s / m a i n b o ar d / m b d / pro_mbd_cpu_support.php http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/ pro_mbd_tr p_list.php...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    ALC888 (opti onal) SPDOUT1 JAUD 1 JCD1 (optional) K9AGM Series (MS-7242 v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard R S 4 8 5 /R S 4 8 5 C ( o p tional) BATT V I A V T 6 3 0 7 /...

  • Page 15: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable (Optional) MSI motherboard Standard Cable for Standard Cable for Power Cable (Optional) Floppy Disk IDE Devices 1394 Bracket (Optional) USB Bracket (Optional) Back IO Shield Audio-out Bracket TV-out Bracket User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This 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.

  • Page 17: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7242 M ainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-10 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 JCOM1,p.2-17 PCI Express Slots, p.2-21 PCI Slots, p.2-21 JAUD1, p.2-14 JCD1, p.2-14 J1, p.2-15 SPDOUT1, p.2-15 DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6 JTV1,p.2-19 CPU, p.2-3 J1394_1, p.2-13 JUSB1/2/3, p.2-18 SPDIN1, p.2-15 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-14...

  • Page 18: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. Important 1.

  • Page 19: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket Am2

    M S-7242 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-de- gree angle.

  • Page 20: Installing Amd Socket Am2 Cpu Cooler Set

    Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

  • Page 21: Memory

    M S-7242 M ainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMM slots and sup- ports up to 8GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE Memory Population Rules This mainboard supports DDRII 800/667/533/400 memory interface.

  • Page 22: Installing Ddrii Modules

    Installing DDRII Modules 1. 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 the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

  • Page 23: Back Panel

    M S-7242 M ainboard Back Panel Parallel Port M ou se Keyboard DVI Port (optional) M ouse/Keyboard Connector ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 Parallel Port Connector A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
  • Page 24 RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional) The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Activity Indicator Color LED State Left Orange On (steady state) On (brighter & pulsing) Green Right Orange Audio Port Connectors...

  • Page 25: Atx 24-Pin Power Connector: Atx1

    M S-7242 M ainboard 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.

  • Page 26: Floppy Disk Drive Connector: Fdd1

    Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. ATA133 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

  • Page 27: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1~Sata4

    M S-7242 M ainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATA II interface ports and support SATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 Serial ATA cable...

  • Page 28: Ieee 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional)

    IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) The mainboard provides an IEEE1394 pinheader that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). J1394_1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

  • Page 29: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: Jci1

    M S-7242 M ainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning mes- sage on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

  • Page 30: Audio-Out Connector: J1

    SPDIF Connector: SPDOUT1/SPDIN1 (Optional) These connectors are used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. The SPDOUT1 is for SPDIF-Out and the SPDIN1 is for SPDIF-In. Connect to SPDOUT1 or SPDIN1 Audio-Out Connector: J1 The J1 is an audio-out connector for you to attach an external Audio-Out bracket (optional).

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1/Jfp2

    M S-7242 M ainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 SIGNAL HD_LED + FP PWR/SLP HD_LED - FP PWR/SLP RST_SW -...

  • Page 32: Serial Port Connector: Jcom1

    Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it. JCOM1 Pin Definition SIGNAL...

  • Page 33: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1, Jusb2, Jusb3

    M S-7242 M ainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 The mainboard provides USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that ® are compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like.

  • Page 34: Tv-Out Connector: Jtv1 (Optional)

    TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) The mainboard optionally provides a TV-Out connector for you to attach a TV-Out bracket that integrates HDTV-out. The TV-Out bracket offers two types of TV-Out connectors: S-Video and RCA Composite connectors. Select the appropriate one to connect to the standard television or the HDTV (High-Definition TeleVision) and it will be able to display PC’s information.

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    M S-7242 M ainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.

  • Page 36: Slots

    Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general pur- pose I/O.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 38: Entering Setup

    M S-7242 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen 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.

  • Page 39: Control Keys

    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 Select the item <Enter> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a <Esc>...

  • Page 40: Main

    M S-7242 M ainboard Main Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
  • Page 41 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7242 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Time (HH:MM :SS) The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave [Type]: Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
  • Page 43 If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the follow- ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. [LBA/Large Mode]: Large Mode is for drives that do not support LBA and have more than 1024 cylinders.

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    M S-7242 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
  • Page 45 Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the first/second/third boot device.

  • Page 46: Advanced Chipset Features

    M S-7242 M ainboard Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timing to be determined auto- matically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the following fields manually.
  • Page 47 M in RAS# Active Time (Tras) This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell. VGA Share Memory Size The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card.

  • Page 48: Integrated Peripherals

    M S-7242 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you 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.
  • Page 49 On-Chip ATA Devices s On-Chip IDE Controller Setting to [Disabled] disables the integrated IDE controller. Setting to [Enabled] enables only the Primary IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability.

  • Page 50: Power Management Features

    M S-7242 M ainboard Power Management Features ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W indows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
  • Page 51 Power Button Function This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button. [Suspend] W hen you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
  • Page 52 M S-7242 M ainboard Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) from PCI device. Resume by PCIE Device W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) from PCI Express device.

  • Page 53: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Graphics Adapter This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.

  • Page 54: H/W Monitor

    M S-7242 M ainboard H/W Monitor Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
  • Page 55 Auto Disable PCI Clock This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic inter- ference (EMI). CPU Shutdown Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the system will be shut down automatically.
  • Page 56 M S-7242 M ainboard PC Health Status These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. 3-20...

  • Page 57: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 58: Bios Setting Password

    M S-7242 M ainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to 6 characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.

  • Page 59: Appendix A Realtek Alc883 Audio

    Appendix A Realtek ALC883 Audio The Realtek ALC883 provides 10-channel DAC that si- multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan- nels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels. Realtek ALC883 Audio...

  • Page 60: Installation For Windows 2000/Xp

    M S-7242 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC883 codec to function properly before you 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 operating systems.
  • Page 61 Realtek ALC883 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. The installation begins.

  • Page 62: Software Configuration

    M S-7242 M ainboard 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 Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel.

  • Page 63: Sound Effect

    Realtek ALC883 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You 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 Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena”...
  • Page 64 M S-7242 M ainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save The settings are saved permanently for future Enable / Disable To disable, you can tem- porarily s top the sound...
  • Page 65 Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at 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”...

  • Page 66: Mixer

    M S-7242 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items.
  • Page 67 Realtek ALC883 Audio W hen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files).
  • Page 68 M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Playback control Tool Mute M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. - Advanced controls - Enable playback multi-streaming W ith this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via...
  • Page 69 4. Recording control Tool Mute M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important ALC883 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels...

  • Page 70: Audio I/O

    M S-7242 M ainboard Audio I/O In 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 headphone b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output d.
  • Page 71 Realtek ALC883 Audio 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 are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
  • Page 72 M S-7242 M ainboard S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
  • Page 73 Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.

  • Page 74: Microphone

    M S-7242 M ainboard Microphone In 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 Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by mi- crophone together with your sound.

  • Page 75: 3D Audio Demo

    Realtek ALC883 Audio 3D Audio Demo In 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 most suitable environment you like. A-17...

  • Page 76: Information

    M S-7242 M ainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray.

  • Page 77: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel M ode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 78 M S-7242 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode) Side Surround Out (Side channels, but no functioning in this mode) A-20 Description: Connect two speakers to back...
  • Page 79 n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Side Surround Out (Side channels, but no functioning in this mode) Realtek ALC883 Audio Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two...
  • Page 80 M S-7242 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output 8-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Side channels) Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Side Surround Out (Side channels) A-22 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel,...

  • Page 81: Appendix B Using Tv-Out Function

    Appendix B Using TV-Out Function You need to install the TV-Out bracket before you can get access to the TV-out function. Follow the proce- dures described later to set up the TV-Out bracket and configure the display settings. Note that the TV-Out bracket works with the onboard graphic core.

  • Page 82: Installing The Tv-Out Bracket

    M S-7242 M ainboard Installing the TV-Out Bracket 1. Take out the TV-Out bracket. F o o l p r o o f design 2. Locate the TV-out connector (JTV1) on the mainboard. 3. Connect the TV-Out bracket to the connector. Align the foolproof design with the pin layout of the connector to avoid mis-inserting.

  • Page 83: Connecting S-Video & Hdtv Cables

    Using TV-Out Function Connecting S-Video & HDTV Cables Connecting S-Video cable 1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the TV-Out(S) connector. S-Video cable 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the TV.
  • Page 84 M S-7242 M ainboard Connecting HDTV cable 1. Connect one end of the HDTV cable to the TV-Out(C) connectors. The HDTV cable usually comes with three connecotrs on both ends. HDTV cable Green Blue Blue Green 2. Connect the other end of the HDTV cable to the HDTV.

  • Page 85: Display Setup

    Display Setup The following procedures describe display setup using W indows XP. W indows 2000/ ME/9X screens are slightly different but the procedures are the same as described. Before enabling the TV-Out function, you have to select the TV-out mode in BIOS (refer to the “TV NTSC/PAL Display Select”...
  • Page 86 M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Select “Displays Manager” in the left control pane. 4. Select the display that you would like to enable. Right-click the mouse and select the desired desktop mode from the popup menu. Then click “OK” to proceed.
  • Page 87 Using TV-Out Function 5. Finally, click “Yes” to complete the configuration.

  • Page 88: Appendix C. Ati Surroundviewtm

    Appendix C ATI SURROUNDVIEW ATI SURROUNDVIEW ™ is an integrated feature sup- ported by the onboard ATI northbridge chipset. It pro- vides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi-monitor support for computers that use an PCI ® Express -based graphics card in conjunction with spe- cific ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs).

  • Page 89: Introduction

    M S-7242 M ainboard Introduction SURROUNDVIEW ™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi- monitor support for computers that use an PCI Express conjunction with the following ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs): u RADEON ® XPRESS 200 SURROUNDVIEW ™ enables support for up to four independent monitors with this mainboard.

  • Page 90: System Requirements

    System Requirements Supported ATI Products Integrated graphics processors (enabled by system BIOS): PCIe Expansion Slot Operating System System Memory 1 GB minimum UMA Frame Buffer 64 MB minimum, 128 MB recommended ATI SURROUNDVIEW ® RADEON XPRESS 200 graphics cards (subject to change without notice): ®...

  • Page 91: Before You Begin

    M S-7242 M ainboard Installing a Graphics Card Important This section provides generic installation instructions only. In most cases a graphics card will come with specific installation instructions, in which case users should consult their graphics card manual and follow the instructions therein.
  • Page 92 3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover. Important WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touch- ing the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4.

  • Page 93: Enabling Surroundview

    After setting the BIOS and enter the O.S., the system will pop up the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window to ask you to provide some files to complete the surroundview installation. Please insert the “MSI system driver” CD into the CD-ROM which provides the appropriate files for it.

  • Page 94: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Using SURROUNDVIEW™ Question Does the Windows® “Standby” function work when SURROUNDVIEW™ is enabled? Do all ATI cards support SURROUNDVIEW™? Can SURROUNDVIEW™ run with other manufacturers’ graphics cards? If the integrated graphics processor (IGP) is enabled and I install a PCI graphics card, is SURROUNDVIEW™...

  • Page 95: Setting Up Multiple Displays

    M S-7242 M ainboard Using Multiple Displays Setting Up Multiple Displays To use SURROUNDVIEW ™, connect display devices to the output connections of both your integrated graphics processor (IGP) and your PCI Express® graphics card. There will normally be three or four connections: l Four connections mode - two from the IGP and two from the graphics card.
  • Page 96 u To set up a multi-monitor display 1. Right-click on a clear area of your desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties dialog opens. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Click the Identify button to display a large number on each monitor. 4.
  • Page 97 M S-7242 M ainboard u To use three connection mode: One from TV ang two from the graphics card.) If you use the three connections mode (one from the TV and two from the graphics card), it is required to follow the step below to recognize the TV that connected to the mainboard: 1.

  • Page 98: Using Surroundview

    Using SURROUNDVIEW Business Applications Using SURROUNDVIEW ™, you can run multiple applications simultaneously — for example, a spreadsheet, a W eb browser and a stock trader could be run and viewed on separate screens at the same time. u To enable SURROUNDVIEW™ for business applications 1.
  • Page 99 M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Open your W eb browser, and then drag it to monitor 2. Web browser displayed on monitor 2 4. Launch another instance of your W eb browser, and then drag it to monitor 3. Another Web browser displayed on monitor 3 C-12...

  • Page 100: Games

    Games The following section uses Microsoft® Flight Simulator as an example of using SURROUNDVIEW ™ for games. Using SURROUNDVIEW ™, you can display a different Flight Simulator view on each of your monitors. Important For best results, in the Flight Simulator Settings Display dialog, set the full screen resolution for each video adapter to match the desktop resolution for the corresponding display.
  • Page 101 M S-7242 M ainboard 2. Click the FLY NOW! button to start Flight Simulator. Then click the “X” button to continue. You are now “flying”. “Flying” in Microsoft 3. From the Views menu, create a new window, and then drag it to monitor 2. ®...
  • Page 102 ATI SURROUNDVIEW 4. From the Views menu, create another new window, and then drag it to monitor 3. ® Microsoft Flight Simulator using all three monitors C-15...

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