MSI 945GM3-F User Manual

MSI 945GM3-F User Manual

Msi 945gm3-f motherboard: user guide
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  • Page 1 945GM3 Series MS-7267 (V3.X) Mainboard G52-72671X4...
  • 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: faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw...
  • 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

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ... 1-4 Packing Checklist ... 1-4 MSI Special Feature ... 1-6 Core Center ... 1-6 Chapter 2 Getting Started ... 1-1 Quick Components Guide ... 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit) ... 2-3 Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...
  • Page 9 Jumpers ... 2-19 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ... 2-19 Slots ... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ... 2-20 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ... 2-21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ... 3-1 Entering Setup ... 3-2 Control Keys ...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 945GM3 Series (MS-7267) v3.x Mic ro-AT X mainboard. The 945G M 3 Series ® ® mainboard is based on Intel 945G and Intel ICH7 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ®...
  • Page 11: Mainboard Specifications

    M S-7267 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ® - Intel Pentium 4 Series processors in the LGA775 package. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Supported FSB - 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz Chipset ® - North Bridge: Intel 945G chipset ®...
  • Page 12 Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port. - 1 serial port (COM1) - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 VGA port - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 1 COM pinheader (optional)
  • Page 13: Mainboard Layout

    M S-7267 M ainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A VGA Port USB ports JCI1 JPW1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports JIR1 Line-In Li ne-Out Winbond T:RS-Out M:CS -Out B:S S-Out PCIE_X16 PCI3 Chip...
  • Page 14: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable MSI motherboard Standard Cable for Back IO Shield Power Cable 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: Msi Special Feature

    M S-7267 M ainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation.
  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Left-wing: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button next to each item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK”...
  • Page 17 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 18: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7267 M ainboard Quick Components Guide ATX1, p.2-9 JCI1, p2-14 JPW1, p.2-9 Back Panel, p.2-10 JIR1, p.2-18 PCIE_X16, p.2-20 PCI 1~3, p.2-20 JAUD1, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN1, p2-14 JCOM2, p.2-18 FD D 1 , CD_IN1, p.2-12 p.2-15 JBAT1, p.2-19 JSPD1, p.2-16 DIMM1/2, p.2-7...
  • Page 19: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    CPU socket called LGA775. When 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 1.
  • Page 20: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    M S-7267 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 21 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 7. Visually ins pect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. Hardware Setup 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame.
  • Page 22 M S-7267 M ainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then se- cure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 11. Press the four hooks down to fas- ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock- ing switch (refer to the correct di- rection marked on it) to lock the hooks.
  • Page 23: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports dual- channel technology 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. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE...
  • Page 24: Installing Ddrii Modules

    M S-7267 M ainboard 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 socket.
  • Page 25: Power Supply

    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: Back Panel

    M S-7267 M ainboard Back Panel Parallel M ou se Keyboard Serial Port 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 27 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. Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Blue audio jack - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or Pink audio jack - Mic In, is a connector for microphones.
  • Page 28: Connectors

    M S-7267 M ainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 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 66/100 function.
  • Page 29: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1~Sata4

    Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports serial ATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. Serial ATAII cable Connect to SATA connector Important...
  • Page 30: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Sysfan1, Pwrfan1

    M S-7267 M ainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1 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: Cd-In Connector: Cd_In1

    CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. 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 Power Switch...
  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    M S-7267 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. SIGNAL PORT 1L PORT 1R PRESENCE# PORT 2R SENSE1_RETIRN...
  • Page 33: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1, Jusb2

    Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel 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, mo- dems and the like.
  • Page 34: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    M S-7267 M ainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 Serial Port Connector: JCOM2 (optional) The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port.
  • Page 35: Jumpers

    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

    M S-7267 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 37: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows: Order 1 PCI Slot 1 INT A#...
  • Page 38: 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 39: Entering Setup

    M S-7267 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 40: 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 41: The Main Menu

    M S-7267 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 special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Setup Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
  • Page 42 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 43: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7267 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS.
  • Page 44 Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) W hen the setting is Auto, it will read or write more sector at every circle to enhance the hard disk performance. PIO Mode The PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for the IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    M S-7267 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items.
  • Page 46 Vanderpool Technology This setting allows you to enabled/ disabled the Vanderpool Technology. Vanderpool Technology can help improve future virtualization solutions. It only available for the compatible CPU. Core M ulti-Processing This item is used to enable/disable the dual core function. It only available for dual core CPU.
  • Page 47: Advanced Chipset Setup

    M S-7267 M ainboard Advanced Chipset Setup Initiate Graphic Adapter This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: [IGD] The system initializes the IGD (internal graphic display) first. [PEG/IGD] The system initializes the PEG (PCI Express graphic) first. If a PCI Express graphic card is not available, it will initialize the IGD.
  • Page 48: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals USB Functions This setting is used to enable/disable the USB ports. USB 2.0 Controller Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Keyboard Legacy Support Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard.
  • Page 49 M S-7267 M ainboard On-Chip ATA Devces Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection Set this option to detect the cable type.
  • Page 50 OnBoard Floppy Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the floppy controller. Serial Port 1/2 Address These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM 1) / Serial Port 2 (COM 2). Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
  • Page 51: Power Management Features

    M S-7267 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 Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
  • Page 52 Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 W hen ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in this field. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS 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 M S-7267 M ainboard Keyboard Password If Resume By PS/2 Keyboard is set to [Specific Key], then you can set a password in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Resume By PS/2 Mouse The setting determines whether the system will be awakened from power sav- ing modes when the PS/2 mouse input signal is detected.
  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PNP/PCI Configurations 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. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
  • Page 55 M S-7267 M ainboard DM A Resource Setup Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is using. The settings determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.
  • Page 56: H/W Monitor

    H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later.
  • Page 57: Cell_Menu

    M S-7267 M ainboard Cell_Menu Adjusted CPU Clock This item shows the CPU clock which had been adjusted. Read only. Adjust CPU FSB Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency.
  • Page 58 (EMI). 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 59: Load Optimized Defaults

    M S-7267 M ainboard Load Optimized Defaults The Optimized Defaults 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: Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 3-22...
  • Page 60: Bios Setting Password

    BIOS Setup 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 61: 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 s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels. Realtek ALC883 Audio...
  • Page 62: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7267 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 63 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Realtek ALC883 Audio Click here S el ec t t hi s option Click here...
  • Page 64: Software Configuration

    M S-7267 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 Azalia HD Sound Effect M anager from the Control Panel.
  • Page 65: 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 66 M S-7267 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 67 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 68: Mixer

    M S-7267 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. Important Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel.
  • Page 69 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 2nd 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 70 M S-7267 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 71 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 72: Audio I/O

    M S-7267 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 73 Realtek ALC883 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device”...
  • Page 74 M S-7267 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 75 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 76: Microphone

    M S-7267 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 77: 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 78: Information

    M S-7267 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 79: 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 80 M S-7267 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 surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode) Line Out (Side surround channels, but no functioning in this mode) A-20 Back Panel Description:...
  • Page 81 n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side surround channels, but no functioning in this mode) Realtek ALC883 Audio Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back...
  • Page 82 M S-7267 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output 8-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side channels) A-22 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector, two speak-...

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