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- Page 1 K9AGM2 MS-7327 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-73271X6...
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Page 2: Trademarks
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be 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... -
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
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply 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. -
Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
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 JSPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1 ............2-18 Jumpers ......................2-18 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..............2-19 Slots ........................2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ....... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ........2-21 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ..............2-21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .....................
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Page 10: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9AGM2 Series (MS-7327 v1.X) Micro-AT X mainboard. The K9AGM2 Series ® mainboards are based on AMD 690G/690V & SB600 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit ® the advanc ed AM D Athl on 64 X2 / Athl on 64 processor, the K9AGM2 Series deliver a high perfor- mance and professional desktop platform solution. -
Page 11: Mainboard Specifications
Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in SKT940 package - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and higter CPU (For the latest inform ation about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Supported FSB... - Page 12 Getting Started Floppy - 1 floppy port - Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 HDMI port (optional) - 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack...
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Page 13: Mainboard Layout
M S-7327 M ainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 keyboar d Top : Parallel Por t Bottom: HDMI port VGA port Top:1394 Bottom: USB ports JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports JTV1 690G/690 V Line-In Line-Out RTM 870T- 691 RTL8111B T:RS-Out... -
Page 14: Packing Checklist
Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable MSI motherboard Standard Cable for Power Cable Back IO Shield IDE Devices User’s Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. -
Page 15: Setup Audio Output To Hdmi Port
M S-7327 M ainboard Setup audio output to HDMI port Install ATI HDMI Audio Driver To install the ATI HDMI Audio driver follow these steps 1. Insert the application CD into the CD- ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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-7327 M ainboard Quick Components Guide DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6 JPW1, p.2-18 CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, p.2-13 p.2-13 CPU, p.2-3 JTV1, p.2-16 JCI1, p.2-13 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-11 IDE1, p.2-11 ATX1, p.2-8 JSPI1, p.2-18 PCI Express slots, p.2-20 SATA1~4, p.2-12 PCI Slots, JBAT1, p.2-19 p.2-21... -
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 the latest information about CPU, 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-7327 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding 2. Pull the lever s ideways away 90 degree Plate 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
Hardware Setup 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 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-7327 M ainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 4 GB 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 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules... -
Page 22: Installing Ddrii Modules
Hardware Setup 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. -
Page 23: Power Supply
M S-7327 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 pin 13 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. -
Page 24: Back Panel
Hardware Setup Back Panel RS-Out L-In Parallel Port M ou se 1394 L-Out CS-Out USB Ports Keyboard HDMI SS-Out PS/2 M ouse/Keyboard Connector ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. Parallel Port A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. - Page 25 M S-7327 M ainboard USB Connectors The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.
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Page 26: Connectors
Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: 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. -
Page 27: Serial Ata Ii Connectors: Sata1~Sata4
M S-7327 M ainboard Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATAII interface ports. Each supports data rates of 300 MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA specifications. Each Serial ATA con- nector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA2 SATA1 Pin Definition... -
Page 28: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Sysfan1
Hardware Setup 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: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1
M S-7327 M ainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio ® and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal... -
Page 30: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1, Jusb2 & Jusb3
Hardware Setup 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 31: Tv-Out Connector: Jtv1 (Optional)
M S-7327 M ainboard 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 32: Ieee 1394 Connectors: J1394_1
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 The mainboard provides IEEE1394 pinheader that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground TPB+ TPB- J1394_1 Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground Connected to 1394 connector... -
Page 33: Spdif-Out / Spdif-In Connector: Spdout1 / Spdin1 (Optional)
M S-7327 M ainboard SPDIF-Out / SPDIF-In Connector: SPDOUT1 / SPDIN1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIF OUT SPDIF IN SPDOUT1 SPDIN1 Connected to SPDOUT1 / SPDIN1 SPDIF Bracket (Optional) JSPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1 The pin header is for internal debugging only. -
Page 34: Jumpers
Hardware Setup 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 35: Slots
M S-7327 M ainboard 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 36: Pci (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
Hardware Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rate of 133 MBps. 32-bit PCI Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines... -
Page 37: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
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-7327 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
BIOS Setup 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>... -
Page 40: The Main Menu
M S-7327 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features ® Use this menu to setup the items of AMI 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 BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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Page 42: Standard Cmos Features
M S-7327 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the 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). - Page 43 BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/SATA connector. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled.
- Page 44 M S-7327 M ainboard System Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. CPU Infromation/ BIOS Version/ M emory Information These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).
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Page 45: Advanced Bios Features
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO Display This 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 Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. - Page 46 M S-7327 M ainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
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Page 47: Advanced Chipset Features
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips (DRAM). Do not change the value from the factory setting unless you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original DRAMs. CAS# Latency (Tcl) This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. - Page 48 M S-7327 M ainboard Surround View SurroundView Technology that allows you to add an ATI external graphics card to enable three separate displays. Display Device Select This item allows you to select the display device. TV NTSC/PAL Display Select This item allows you to select NTSC or PAL signal. 3-12...
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Page 49: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. - Page 50 M S-7327 M ainboard OnChip SATA Type This item is used to define the SATA type. Before configure the RAID set, you have to choose the RAID for the SATA devices. I/O Devices Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu: Parallel Port There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features.
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Page 51: Power Management Setup
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. 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 Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. - Page 52 M S-7327 M ainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is short- ened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
- Page 53 BIOS Setup power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Resume by PCIE Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.
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Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations
M S-7327 M ainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. - Page 55 BIOS Setup DM A Resources Setup Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/ 6/7 for setting determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available DMA pool is determined by reading the NVRAM.
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Page 56: H/W Monitor
M S-7327 M ainboard H/W Monitor Auto Disable PCI Clock This item is used to auto disable 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). - Page 57 BIOS Setup Smart Fan Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. Smart Fan Tolerance You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the “Smart Fan Target Temp.
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Page 58: Load Optimized Defaults
M S-7327 M ainboard Load Optimized Defaults The option on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the Optimized values. The Optimized are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting [OK] loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. -
Page 59: Appendix A Realtek Alc888 Audio
Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si- multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan- nels of independent s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels. -
Page 60: Installation For Windows 2000/Xp
M S-7327 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 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 ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. S el ec t t hi s option Click here...
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Page 62: Software Configuration
M S-7327 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 ALC888 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-7327 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 Reset The settings are saved 10 bands of equalizer permanently for future would go back to the de- fault setting...
- Page 65 Realtek ALC888 Audio 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”...
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Page 66: Mixer
M S-7327 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 ALC888 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-7327 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device Tool Mute This function is to let you freely decide which ports to output the sound. And this is essential when multi- streaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute...
- Page 69 Realtek ALC888 Audio 4. Recording control Recording device Tool Mute -Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in -Realtek HD Audio Input 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.
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Page 70: Audio I/O
M S-7327 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 ALC888 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-7327 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 Realtek ALC888 Audio 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.
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Page 74: Microphone
M S-7327 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 ALC888 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-7327 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
Realtek ALC888 Audio 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-7327 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector and two speakers to the real-chan- nel Line Out connector. 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) Line Out (Side Surround channels, but no functioning in this mode)
- Page 79 Realtek ALC888 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connec tor and two s p e a k e r s t o t h e c e n t e r / subwoofer-channel Line Out 6-Channel Analog Audio Output connector.
- Page 80 M S-7327 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector, two speak- ers to the center/subwoofer- channel Line Out connector and 8-Channel Analog Audio Output two speakers to the side-chan- nel Line Out connector.
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Page 81: Appendix Bati Sata Raid
ATi SATA RAID Appendix B ATi SATA RAID ATi south bridge SB600 integrate SATA host controller that supports four SATAII ports and RAID function for performance and reliability. SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 0+1 (Striping & Mirroring). RAID 0 greatly improves h ard d is k I/O p erf or manc e by concurrently striping data across multiple drives. -
Page 82: Raid Configuration
M S-7280 M ainboard RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter the FastBuild utility. Important Be sure to set the OnChip SATA Type to “RAID”... - Page 83 ATi SATA RAID View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
- Page 84 M S-7280 M ainboard Define LD (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually.
- Page 85 ATi SATA RAID • Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. • Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. • Cache Mode, W riteThru or W riteBack. 4. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment to “Y”.
- Page 86 M S-7280 M ainboard Press ESC key to the main screen. 7. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure?” will display, answer “Y” to exit it and the system will reboot.
- Page 87 ATi SATA RAID Delete LD (Deleting RAID) 1. Select “Delete LD” on the main screen. 2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press “Del” or “Alt+D” delete the RAID set. 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it.
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Page 88: Installing The Raid Driver (For Bootable Raid Array
Please follow the instruction below to make an ATI SATA RAID driver for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents in the :... -
Page 89: Installing The Raid Driver Under W Indows (For Non-Bootable Raid Array
Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on ATI System Driver. The ATI System Driver includes ATI RAID Driver.