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MSI MS-7173 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RC410M2 Series MS-7173 (v2.X) Mainboard G52-71731X1...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7173 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.

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

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

  • 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 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement........v Chapter 1. Getting Started..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications..................1-2 Mainboard Layout....................1-4 Packing Checklist....................1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup...................2-1 Quick Components Guide...................2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU................2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU...............2-3 CPU &...
  • Page 9 Jumper.........................2-24 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1...............2-24 Slots........................2-25 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots......2-25 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.........2-25 PCI Interrupt Request Routing..............2-25 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup....................3-1 Entering Setup.....................3-2 Control Keys....................3-3 Getting Help....................3-3 General Help <F1>..................3-3 The Main Menu....................3-4 Standard CMOS Features..................3-6 Advanced BIOS Features..................3-9 Advanced Chipset Features................3-12 Integrated Peripherals..................3-14...
  • Page 10 System Requirements................B-3 Installing a Graphics Card...................B-4 Before You Begin..................B-4 Basic Graphics Card Installation..............B-4 Enabling SURROUNDVIEW ................B-6 Enabling the Integrated Graphics Processor..........B-6 Enabling SURROUNDVIEW™...............B-6 Frequently Asked Questions..............B-7 Using Multiple Displays..................B-8 Setting Up Multiple Displays................B-8 Using SURROUNDVIEW ...................B-10 Business Applications.................B-10 Games......................B-12 Appendix C: Using the TV-Out Function.............C-1 Installing the TV-Out Bracket................C-2 Connecting S-Video/ RCA &...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The RC410M2 Series mainboards are based on AT I RC410S & SB600 ® chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D ®...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Specifications

    - Supports LGA775 Intel Pentium 4, Cedar Mill, and Celeron D proces- sors - Supports 2005 mainstream FMB 05A CPU VR design (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) Supported FSB - 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Chipset ®...
  • Page 13 Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 2 serial ports (Rear * 1 / Pinheader * 1) - 1 VGA port - 2 IEEE1394 ports (Rear * 1 / Front * 1) (Optional) - 4 USB2.0 ports - 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack - 1 audio ports (Line-In / Line-Out / MIC / Center Speaker Out / Rear...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    (Opt ional ) PC I1 PC I 2 JBAT1 JLPC1 ALC 883 JCD 1 SP DOU T J1 394 _1 SYS _FAN JAU D1 JUSB3 JFP 1 JUS B1 JUS B2 (O ptio nal) RC410M2 Series (MS-7173 v2.X) M-ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 15: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable Standard Cable for 1394 Bracket IDE Devices Power Cable (Optional) USB Bracket Back IO Shield (Optional) User’s Guide * These pictures are for yuour reference only. Your packing contents may vary...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. W hile 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

    I/O, p.2-12 FDD1, p.2-15 ATX1, p.2-10 IDE1, p.2-16 PCI Express Slots, p.2-25 SATA 1-4, p.2-17 PCI Slots, p.2-25 JLPC1, p.2-23 JBAT, p.2-24 JUSB1-3 SYS_FAN, JAUD1, SPDOUT, p.2-20 p.2-15 p.2-18 p.2-22 (Optional) J1394_1, JCD1, JFP1, p.2-19 p.2-18 p.2-20 (Optional) MS-7173 (V2.X) Mainboard...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    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, 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...

  • Page 19: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    M S-7173 M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup Important 1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. 2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging. 3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing. 5.
  • Page 21 M S-7173 M ainboard 9. Use your thumb and the middle fin- 10. The CPU is installed well on the CPU gers to push the clips to release socket. the CPU, then press down the CPU with your index finger to allow the whole module to be installed onto the CPU socket.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup 13. Align the holes on the mainboard 14. Press the four hooks down to fas- with the c ooler. Pus h down the ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock- cooler until its four clips get wedged ing switch (refer to the correct di- into the holes of the mainboard.

  • Page 23: Memory

    M S-7173 M ainboard Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDR II 667 DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. DIM M1 (green) DIM M2 (green) Memory Population Rules This mainboard supports DDR II 667 memory interface.

  • Page 24: Installing Ddr Ii Modules

    Hardware Setup Important Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and den- sity on DDR II DIMMs. Installing DDR II Modules 1. The DDR II DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation.

  • Page 25: Power Supply

    M S-7173 M ainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.

  • Page 26: Atx 12V Power Connector: Jpw1

    Hardware Setup ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. Pin Definition SIGNAL JPW1 Important 1. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. 2.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel

    M S-7173 M ainboard Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel 1394 Port CS-Out Line-In (green) (Optional) RS-Out Line-Out MIC-In Side Keyboard Serial Ports VGA Port USB Ports Surround (purple) M ouse Connector Keyboard Connector Pin5 Mouse Clock Pin5 KBD Clock Pin6 NC Pin6 NC...
  • Page 28 Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Port (Optional) USB Ports SIGNAL TPB- PIN SIGNAL TPB+ TPA- -Data TPA+ +Data 10/100 LAN Jack (Optional) Gigabit LAN Jack (Optional) SIGNAL DESCRIPTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair Differential Pair 0+ Transmit Differential Pair Differential Pair 0- Receive Differential Pair Differential Pair 1+ Not Used...
  • Page 29 M S-7173 M ainboard Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as serial ports. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors. VGA Connector The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.

  • Page 30: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1 / SYS_FAN 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 31: Hard Disk Connector: Ide1

    M S-7173 M ainboard Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller that supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices. Definition VDMA Controller...

  • Page 32: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1~Sata4

    Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 The ATI SB450 SouthBridge supports four serial ATA connectors SATA1~SATA4. SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 genera- tion serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications.

  • Page 33: Serial Port Connector: Jcom1

    M S-7173 M ainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1. 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. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 34: Ieee 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Important If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output di- rected to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connec- tor on the back panel will not function.

  • Page 35: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1

    M S-7173 M ainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O ® Connectivity Design Guide. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Power...

  • Page 36: Tv-Out Connector: Jtv1 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 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.

  • Page 37: Spdif-Out Connector: Spdout (Optional)

    M S-7173 M ainboard Important 1. Please note that the TV-Out bracket can connect to one TV only. Users have to choose either the RCA Composite or the S-Video to connect. Simultaneous connection (of this bracket) to two TVs is pro- hibited and may lead to the malfunction of the TVs.

  • Page 38: Fwh/Lpc Debugging Connector: Jlpc1

    Hardware Setup FWH/LPC Debugging Connector: JLPC1 The connector is for internal debugging only. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL LCLK Key (no pin) LRST# VCC3 LAD0 FID0_LRST LAD1 VCC5 LAD2 Key (no pin) JLPC1 LAD3 LFRAME# 2-23...

  • Page 39: Jumper

    Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of 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.

  • Page 40: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI Express x16 slot, and two 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slots support high-bandwidth, low pin count, and serial interconnect technology. You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. W hen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides the 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: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 42: Entering Setup

    MS-7173 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When 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 43: 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 <Enter> Select the item <Esc>...

  • Page 44: The Main Menu

    MS-7173 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. Load Optim ized 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. Save &...

  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-7173 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one 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.
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third/Fourth/Fifth/ Sixth IDE Master 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. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
  • Page 48 MS-7173 M ainboard LBA/Large M ode The setting specifies the access mode. The BIOS automatically determines the optimal [Au to ] mode. Maximum number of cylinders, heads, and sec [Norm al] tors supported are 1024, 16, and 63. For drives that do not support LBA and have [L arg e] more than 1024 cylinders.

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.
  • Page 50 MS-7173 M ainboard Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Boot Sequence Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd/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 [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.

  • Page 52: Advanced Chipset Features

    MS-7173 M ainboard Advanced Chipset Features Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing. If you set this field to [Manual], the following fields will be selectable. The settings are: [Auto], [Manual].
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup RAS# Precharge Time (TRP) This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumu- late its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data.

  • Page 54: Integrated Peripherals

    MS-7173 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting disables/enables the onchip USB 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.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup IDE Device Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated IDE controller, [Primary] to enable only the primary IDE controller, [Secondary] to enable only the secondary IDE controller, or [Both] to enable both IDE controllers.
  • Page 56 MS-7173 M ainboard Parallel Port M ode Enhanced Parallel Port [EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port [ECP + EPP] SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP [Norm al] To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP]. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.

  • Page 57: 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, select [Enabled].
  • Page 58 MS-7173 M ainboard S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main tains all system context. S3/STR The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the informa...
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup Wakeup Event Setup Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. Resume From S3 By USB Device This setting allows the activities of USB devices to wake up the system from S3 sleep state. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Resume By PCI Device (PME#), Resume By PCIE Device (PME#) When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCI/PCIE PME (Power Management Event).

  • Page 60: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    MS-7173 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 61: H/W Monitor

    BIOS Setup H/W Monitor This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. Auto Disable PCI Clock This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic inter- ference (EMI).
  • Page 62 MS-7173 M ainboard Important 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

  • Page 63: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to 8 characters in length, and press <Enter>.

  • Page 64: Appendix A Realtek Alc883 Audio

    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 s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels.

  • Page 65: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7173 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 66 Realtek ALC883 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...

  • Page 67: Software Configuration

    M S-7173 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 68: 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 69 M S-7173 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 70 Realtek ALC883 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”...

  • Page 71: Mixer

    M S-7173 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 72 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 73 M S-7173 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device This function is to let you freely decide which ports to Tool Mute 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 74 Realtek ALC883 Audio 4. Recording control Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in Tool Mute -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.

  • Page 75: Audio I/O

    M S-7173 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 76 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 77 M S-7173 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 78 Realtek ALC883 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.

  • Page 79: Microphone

    M S-7173 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 80: 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 81: Information

    M S-7173 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 82: Hardware Setup

    Realtek ALC883 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 83: 4-Channel Mode For 4-Speaker Output

    M S-7173 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 Center / Subwoofer Out (in 5.1CH / 7.1CH) Side-Surround Out (in 5.1CH / 7.1CH) Rear-Surround Out (in 5.1CH / 7.1CH) Line-In...

  • Page 84: 6-Channel Mode For 6-Speaker Output

    Realtek ALC883 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 connector.

  • Page 85: 8-Channel Mode For 8-Speaker Output

    M S-7173 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Back Panel 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 two speakers to the side-chan- nel Line Out connector.

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Ati Surround View Tm

    ATI SURROUND VIEW Appendix B ATI SURROUND VIEW 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 AGP- ®...

  • Page 87: Getting Started

    M S-7173 M ainboard Getting Started SURROUNDVIEW ™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi- monitor support for computers that use an AGP- or PCI Express®-based graphics card in conjunction with the following ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs): u RADEON ®...

  • Page 88: System Requirements

    ATI SURROUND VIEW System Requirements Supported ATI Products Integrated graphics processors (enabled by system BIOS): ® • RADEON XPRESS 200 ® • RADEON 9100 Pro ® • RADEON 9100 IGP ® • RADEON 9000 IGP AGP/PCIe™ graphics cards: ® • RADEON X800 series ®...

  • Page 89: Installing A Graphics Card

    M S-7173 M ainboard Installing a Graphics Card Important 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 90 ATI SURROUND VIEW Important WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. computer. 5. Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-plate c over. 6.

  • Page 91: Enabling Surroundview Tm

    M S-7173 M ainboard Enabling SURROUNDVIEW Enabling the Integrated Graphics Processor In order to use SURROUNDVIEW ™, the integrated graphics processor (IGP) on the motherboard must be enabled in addition to the graphics card in the PCIe™ slot. Make sure the IGP is enabled (using the BIOS setup utility) in addition to the graphics card before continuing.

  • Page 92: Frequently Asked Questions

    ATI SURROUND VIEW 6. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Integrated Peripherals, and then press Enter. The Integrated Peripherals screen appears. 7. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Init Display First and set it to PCI-E. 8. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Surroundview and set it to Enabled. 9.

  • Page 93: Using Multiple Displays

    M S-7173 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 connections: one from the IGP and two from the graphics card.
  • Page 94 ATI SURROUND VIEW 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 95: Using Surroundview Tm

    M S-7173 M ainboard 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™...
  • Page 96 ATI SURROUND VIEW 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 B-11...

  • Page 97: Games

    M S-7173 M ainboard 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. u To enable SURROUNDVIEW™ for Microsoft® Flight Simulator 1.
  • Page 98 ATI SURROUND VIEW 2. Click the FLY NOW! button to start Flight Simulator. Then click the “X” button to continue. You are now “flying”. “Flying” in Microsoft ® Flight Simulator using primary monitor only 3. From the Views menu, create a new window, and then drag it to monitor 2. ®...
  • Page 99 M S-7173 M ainboard 4. From the Views menu, create another new window, and then drag it to monitor 3. ® Microsoft Flight Simulator using all three monitors B-14...

  • Page 100: Appendix C: Using The Tv-Out Function

    Using TV-Out Function Appendix C 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 101: Installing The Tv-Out Bracket

    M S-7173 M ainboard Installing the TV-Out Bracket 1. Take out the TV-Out bracket. TV-Out Bracket Foolproof design TV-Out Connector TV-Out Connector (RCA Composite) (S-Video) 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 102: Connecting S-Video/Rca & Hdtv Cables

    Using TV-Out Function Connecting S-Video/RCA & 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 103 M S-7173 M ainboard Connecting RCA cable 1. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the blue connector of the TV-Out cable. The RCA cable usually comes with three connecotrs on both ends. The white or red connector is for audio while the yellow one is for video. RCA cable W hite (Audio) Red (Audio)
  • Page 104 Using TV-Out Function 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 105: Display Setup

    M S-7173 M ainboard 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 to enable the TV-Out function, you have to select the TV-out mode in BIOS (refer to the “TV NTSC/PAL Display Select”...
  • Page 106 Using TV-Out Function 3. On the next screen, to select the display that you would like to enable. Then click “Next” to enter the next screen. 4. If you enabled a HDTV in step 3 and you have to access this step. If not, skip this step and go to the step5.
  • Page 107 M S-7173 M ainboard 5. Finally, click the Yes to complete the configuration.

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