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MSI 946GZ Neo Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 946GZ Neo Series MS-7279 (V1.X) Mainboard G52-72791X1...

  • 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: http://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 ... 1-5 MSI Special Feature ... 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ... 2-1 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 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 946GZ Neo Series (MS- 7279 v2.X) ATX mainboard. The 946GZ Neo Series ® mainboards are based on Intel 946GZ & ICH7 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad- ®...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Specifications

    - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control. - Supports EIST Technology. - Supports Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology. Supported FSB - 533/800 MHz *For overclocking spec, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw for more inform ation. Chipset ® - North Bridge: Intel 946GZ chipset ®...
  • Page 13 - Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - ATX (30.5cm X 22.0cm) M ounting - 6 mounting holes * For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support. ** For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/ pro_mbd_trp_list.php...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    PCIE1 LAN Chip PCIE2 PCIE3 Winbond W83627DHG PCI 1 PCI 2 Codec PCI 3 JSP1( Optional) JCD_IN1 JAUDIO1 946GZ Neo Series (MS-7279 v2.X) ATX Mainboard CPUFAN1 Intel 946GZ BATT ATX1 Intel ICH7 FDD 1 JUSB2 JUSB1 SY SFAN2 JFP2 JFP1...

  • Page 15: Packing Checklist

    Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD MSI motherboard Power Cable Floppy Disk (Optional) Back IO Shield * The pictures are for reference only. Your packing contents may vary depending on the model you purchased. Standard Cable for User’s Guide Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Msi Special Feature

    M S-7279 M ainboard MSI Special Feature 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 17 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”...
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  • Page 19: 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 20: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7279 M ainboard Quick Components Guide Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A Back Panel VGA Port I/O, p.2-10 USB ports T: LAN jack B: USB ports Line-In Line-Out T:RS -Out M:CS -Out JCOM2, p.2-14 B:SS-Out JCOM2 SYSFAN1,...

  • Page 21: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    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 1.

  • Page 22: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    M S-7279 M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at- tached 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 23 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 24 M S-7279 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 25: Memory

    Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin DDRII 667/533 DIMM slots 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. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V Memory Speed/ CPU FSB Support Matrix CPU FSB 533MHz 800MHz...

  • Page 26: Installing Ddrii Modules

    M S-7279 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 DIMM 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 27: 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 28: Back Panel

    M S-7279 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 29 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 30: Connectors

    M S-7279 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 33/66/100 function.

  • Page 31: Serial Ataii Connectors: Sata1~Sata4

    Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATAII interface ports. Each supports 2 tion serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications. Each Serial ATAII connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1...

  • Page 32: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1/Sysfan1/Sysfan2

    M S-7279 M ainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 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 33: Cd-In Connector: Jcd_In1

    CD-In Connector: JCD_IN1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel SIGNAL PORT 1L PORT 1R PRESENCE# PORT 2R SENSE1_RETIRN...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1/Jfp2

    M S-7279 M ainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 Reset Switch Power Power Switch SIGNAL HD_LED + FP PWR/SLP...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Irda Infrared Module Header: Jir1

    M S-7279 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 SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony &...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Slots

    M S-7279 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 39: 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 B#...
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  • Page 41: 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 42: Entering Setup

    M S-7279 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 43: 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 <Enter> Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a <Esc>...

  • Page 44: The Main Menu

    M S-7279 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 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power M anagement Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
  • Page 45 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. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7279 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 47 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/ Slave Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. 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 48 M S-7279 M ainboard System Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Total M emory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt- ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.
  • Page 50 M S-7279 M ainboard IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system.
  • Page 51 Important Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: ® * CPU: An Intel ® * Chipset: An Intel * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
  • Page 52 M S-7279 M ainboard Boot Sequence Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/2nd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at tempts to load the disk operating system. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.

  • Page 53: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals USB Functions This setting allows you to set USB functions. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller These items are used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Option ROM The item enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup.
  • Page 54 M S-7279 M ainboard On-Chip ATA Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip IDE Controller The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select [Primary] to activate only the primary IDE interface, if you install an add-in secondary interface.
  • Page 55 Configure SATA as This setting will appear when you set On-Chip ATA/IDE Configuration as [Enhanced]. SATA and PATA drives will be auto-detected and placed in (non- AHCI) Native IDE mode. I/O Devices Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard Floppy Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it.

  • Page 56: Power Management Setup

    M S-7279 M ainboard 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 57 Suspend Time Out (M inute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [4], [8], [10], [20], [30], [40], [50], [60]. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button.
  • Page 58 M S-7279 M ainboard Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.

  • Page 59: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    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 60 M S-7279 M ainboard IRQ Resource Setup Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of avail- able IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup DM A Resource Setup Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA (Direct Memory Access) from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.

  • Page 62: H/W Monitor

    M S-7279 M ainboard 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 63 BIOS Setup System/ CPU Temperature, CPU FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V, , 3V SB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and fan’s speeds. 3-23...

  • Page 64: Cell Menu

    M S-7279 M ainboard Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Frequency/Current DRAM Frequency. This setting shows the current clocks of CPU & memory speed, read only. Adjust CPU FSB Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz).
  • Page 65 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following related items to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
  • Page 66 M S-7279 M ainboard Adjust NB Voltage (V) NorthBridge voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the perfor- mance of your NorthBridge when overclocking, but stability may be affected. Important Any changes for the voltage may cause a stability issue, so changing the voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.

  • Page 67: Cpu And Memory Clock Overclocking

    Important 1. CPU Speed = CPU FSB Frequency * CPU Ratio 2. This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your peripherals and components are bearable for some special s ettings . Any operation that ex c eeds produc t spec ific ation is not recommended.

  • Page 68: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    M S-7279 M ainboard Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 69: 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 six 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.
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  • Page 71: 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. Realtek ALC888 Audio...

  • Page 72: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7279 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 73 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Realtek ALC888 Audio Click here S el ec t t hi s option Click here...

  • Page 74: Software Configuration

    M S-7279 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 75: 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 76 M S-7279 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 77 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 78: Mixer

    M S-7279 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 79 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 80 M S-7279 M ainboard 3. Playback control Tool 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 81 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 ALC888 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels...

  • Page 82: Audio I/O

    M S-7279 M ainboard Audio I/O Speaker Configuration In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. 1. First you have to select the audio configuration below which is identical to the audio jack on your mainboard. In this model it uses Realtek ALC850 codec which supports 8-channel, therefore you should choose 8CH audio out.
  • Page 83 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 84 M S-7279 M ainboard S/PDIF(Optional) 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 85 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 86: Microphone

    M S-7279 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 87: 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 88: Information

    M S-7279 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 89: 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 90 M S-7279 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 91 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 ALC888 Audio Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back...
  • Page 92 M S-7279 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 surround 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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