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MSI MS-7255 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MS-7255 MS-7255 (v1.X/v2.X) Mainboard G52-72551X6...

  • 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

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Micro-Star International MS-7255...

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

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

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Copyright Notice ... ii Trademarks ... ii Revision History ... ii Technical Support ... ii Safety Instructions ... iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ... v Chapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...
  • Page 9 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ... 2-19 Slots ... 2-20 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ... 2-21 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ... 2-21 Chapter 3BIOS Setup ... 3-1 Entering Setup ... 3-2 The Main Menu ... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the MS-7255 Series (MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The MS-7255 Series mainboards are based on VIA ® P4M890/P4M 900 & ® 8237A chipsets for optimal system efficiency. De- signed to fit the advanced Intel ®...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Specifications

    M S-7255 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support* - Supports Intel Pemtium 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, Pentium ® D (805/820), Pentium D (920/925/930), Celeron D and Intel Core 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. - Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control. - Supports EIST Technology - Supports Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology - Supports Intel Dual Core Technology...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    - Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 21.0cm) 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 13: Mainboard Layout

    Line-Out T:RS-Out PCIE_1 M:CS-Out B:SS-O ut PCI E_2 VT6103L PCI 1 VT6307 / VT6308 PCI 2 VT1708 JSPDIFOUT1 JCD1 JAUD1 MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X M-ATX Mainboard CPUFAN1 P4M890 / P4M900 BATT VT8237A JUSB1 JUSB2 J1394_1 Winbond W83627EHG SATA2 SATA1 JFP2 BIOS JFP1...

  • Page 14: Packing Checklist

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

  • Page 15: Pc Alerttm 4

    M S-7255 M ainboard PC Alert The PC Alert 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: ö...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

  • Page 17: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7255 M ainboard Quick Components Guide...

  • Page 18: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    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 19: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    M S-7255 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 20 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-7255 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 22: Memory

    Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMM slots. 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 Installing DDRII Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    M S-7255 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 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 24: Back Panel

    Back Panel Parallel Mouse 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. Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
  • Page 25 M S-7255 M ainboard 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. Blue audio jack - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.

  • Page 27: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1, Sata2

    M S-7255 M ainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1, SATA2 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 tion serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA cable...

  • Page 28: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Pwrfan1, Sysfan1

    Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
  • Page 29 M S-7255 M ainboard IEEE 1394 Connectors (optional): J1394_1 The mainboard provides IEEE1394 pinheaders that allow you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). J1394_1 Connected to J1394_1 Foolproof design 2-14 Pin Definition SIGNAL TPA+ Ground TPB+ Cable power Key (no pin)

  • Page 30: Spdif-Out Connector: Jspdifout1

    SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPDIFOUT1 This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. Connected to JSPDIFOUT1 Serial Port Connector: JCOM 2 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM 2. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.

  • Page 31: Aux Line-In Connector: Jcd1

    M S-7255 M ainboard Aux Line-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. 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.

  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. ® JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L...

  • Page 33: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1, Jusb2

    M S-7255 M ainboard 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: 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 35: Slots

    M S-7255 M ainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general pur- pose I/O.
  • Page 36 PCI 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#...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3Bios Setup

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

  • Page 38: Entering Setup

    M S-7255 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 39: The Main Menu

    Control Keys Move to the previous item < > Move to the next item < > Move to the item in the left hand < > Move to the item in the right hand < > Select the item <Enter> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a <Esc>...

  • Page 40: The Main Menu

    M S-7255 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 AWARD Advanced Chipset Setup Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
  • Page 41 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7255 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 <+> or <-> keys to select the value you want in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
  • Page 43 Type This item allows you to select how to define the HHD parameters. 32Bit Data Transfer Enable 32bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Floppy A This item allows you to set the type of the floppy drives installed. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    Ratio CMOS Setting This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. It is available only when the processor supports this function. CPU TM function The item allows you to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to which it will slow down when the CPU reaches the predetermined overheat temperature.
  • Page 45 Execute Disable Bit Execute-Disable Bit capability is a robust hardware feature, detectable using the CPUID instruction, that protects against malicious software executing code on IA- 32 systems. C1E Support This item allows you to enable/disable the C1E power management feature which can also drop clock speed and voltage on the processor.

  • Page 46: Advanced Chipset Setup

    M S-7255 M ainboard Advanced Chipset Setup Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. VGA Frame Buffer Size The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. Primary Graphics Adapter This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM.

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals USB Functions This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. USB 2.0 Ports Enable 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. Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO...
  • Page 48 M S-7255 M ainboard OnBoard PCI IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Change setting to activate each channel separately or both. SATA Devices Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu: Serial ATA IDE Controller This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA hard disk drive.
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP]. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choos- ing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.

  • Page 50: Power Management Features

    M S-7255 M ainboard Power Management Features Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/XP, select [Enabled].
  • Page 51 Power Button M ode This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button. [Suspend] W hen you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
  • Page 52 M S-7255 M ainboard PNP/PCI Resource Management 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 53 IRQ Resources Setup The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ.
  • Page 54 M S-7255 M ainboard 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. CPU Shutdown Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the system will be shut down automatically.

  • Page 55: Cell Menu

    Cell Menu The items here includes some important settings of CPU and PCI functions. Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Adjust DDR Voltage (V) Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.
  • Page 56 M S-7255 M ainboard 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 57: Load Optimized Defaults

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

  • Page 58: Bios Setting Password

    M S-7255 M ainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to 6 characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.

  • Page 59: Appendix A Via Vt8237 Sata Raid Introduction

    Chapter 5. nVidia RAID Intro- Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel Appendix A VIA VT8237 SATA Audio Function duction RAID Introduction The Southbridge VT8237 provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives.

  • Page 60: Introduction

    M S-7255 M ainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAID Host Controller. For users wishing to install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to Driver and RAID Software Installation section.

  • Page 61: Bios Configuration

    BIOS Configuration Important The BIOS Configuration pictures shown below is for your reference only, and may vary from actual ones. W hen the system powers on during the POST (Power-On Self Test) process, press <Tab> key to enter the BIOS configuration. The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the VIA Tech.

  • Page 62: Create Disk Array

    M S-7255 M ainboard Create Disk Array Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press <Enter>. Important The “Channel”, “Drive Name”, “Mode” and “Size (GB)” in the following example might be different from your system. Select Array Mode and press <Enter>, a list of array modes will appear.
  • Page 63 VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is “Auto Setup” and the other one is “Select Disk Drives”. Auto Setup allows BIOS to select the disk drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not duplicate the mirroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for RAID 1.

  • Page 64: Delete Disk Array

    M S-7255 M ainboard Important Even though 64KB is the recommended setting for most users, you should choose the block size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocks 16KB: Best for sequential transfers 32KB: Good for sequential transfers...

  • Page 65: Create And Delete Spare Hard Drive

    VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive If a RAID 1 array is created and there are drives that do not belong to other arrays, the one that has a capacity which is equal to or greater than the array capacity can be selected as a spare drive for the RAID 1 array.

  • Page 66: Duplicate Critical Raid 1 Array

    M S-7255 M ainboard Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if the RAID 1 array has any inconsisten- cies between user data and backup data. If BIOS detects any inconsistencies, the status of the disk array will be marked as critical, and BIOS will prompt the user to duplicate the RAID 1 in order to ensure the backup data consistency with the user data.
  • Page 67 1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive: This item turns off the computer and replaces the failed hard drive with a good one. If your computer does not support APM, you must turn off your computer manually. After replacing the hard drive, boot into BIOS and select Choose replacement drive and rebuild to rebuild the broken array.

  • Page 68: Installing Operating System & Drivers

    - If your driver disk is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ] - Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver"...

  • Page 69: Using Via Raid Tool

    Using VIA RAID Tool Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA ---> RAID ---> raid_tool.exe to enable VIA RAID Tool. After the software is finished installation, it will automatically start whenever W indows is initiated. You may double-click on the icon shown in the system tray of the tool bar to launch the VIA RAID Tool utility.
  • Page 70 M S-7255 M ainboard It means that VT8237 SATA RAID only has the feature of monitoring the status of RAID 0 or RAID 1. Click on button to determine the viewing type of left window pane. There are two viewing types: By controllers and by device. Click on the object in the left window pane to display the status of the object in the right windowpane.
  • Page 71 VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction You may also use the same button to view the status of Array 0---RAID 1. Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 1 to see the details of each disk. A-13...

  • Page 72: Appendix Bvia Vt1708 Audio

    Appendix B VIA VT1708 Audio The VIA VT1708 HD Audio Codec delivers high fidelity audio playback featuring four premium quality stereo DACs enabling 8 channel support, and 2 stereo ADCs, all of which support the latest 24-bit, 192KHz audio standards. VIA VT1708 Audio...

  • Page 73: Installing The Via Vt1708 Audio Driver

    M S-7255 M ainboard Installing the VIA VT1708 Audio Driver You need to install the driver for VIA VT1708 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 74 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. VIA VT1708 Audio Click here S el ec t t hi s option Click here...

  • Page 75: Software Configuration

    M S-7255 M ainboard Software Configuration HD Audio Deck: Adeck Audio Deck (Adeck) is a W indows based program that co-works with the VIA HD Audio driver and the VIA HD Audio chip. W ith this convenient audio control interface, you can make the best use of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound environments.

  • Page 76: Display Mode

    VIA VT1708 Audio Display Mode The VIA Adeck has two basic display modes: “Simple Mode” and “Full Mode”. Simple Mode Once Adeck has been launched, the panel will be displayed in the center of windows desktop. The Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode. In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information.

  • Page 77: Panel Detail

    M S-7255 M ainboard PANEL DETAIL Adeck consists of two parts: a top and bottom panel. In the simple mode, only the top panel will be fully shown. In the full mode, both the top and bottom panel will be fully visible.

  • Page 78: Configuration Panels

    VIA VT1708 Audio Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration Panel Speaker Configuration Panel is divided into two parts. On the left side, you can select the number of audio channels. There are up to 8 channels available. Once a channel configuration is selected the right side of the panel will change accordingly. On the right side of Speaker Configuration Panel, you can set the volume level for each speaker separately.
  • Page 79 M S-7255 M ainboard If the “Independent Headphone” feature has been enabled, the maximum number of channels will be six. To control the headphone volume, click on the headphone icon at the bottom-right corner. Click here to view Independent Headphone Control To switch back to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner.

  • Page 80: Mixer Configuration Panel

    VIA VT1708 Audio Mixer Configuration Panel On the Mixer Configuration Panel, there are four mixer devices that can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. Below shows the Playback Mixer. Each of the Playback items has a volume, balance and mute control. You can also select the default playback device from a drop-down menu.
  • Page 81 M S-7255 M ainboard The “Headphone” and “Front Microphone” configuration panels may or may not be shown depending on your computer system. The “Headphone” mixer controls work the same way as the “Playback” mixer controls, but it is only visible when the ”Inde- pendent Headphone”...

  • Page 82: Effects Configuration Panel

    VIA VT1708 Audio Effects Configuration Panel There are two sound enhancement controls in Adeck: "Equalizer" and "Bass Management". W hen the Equalizer is selected, you will see the 10 bands from 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The equalizer settings will only take effect after you enables it by pressing the "On/Off" button above the equalizer.
  • Page 83 M S-7255 M ainboard The below figure shows the "Bass Management" features. You can enable the "Bass Management" features by clicking on the "On/Off" button at the top of the "Bass Management" controls. The "Bass Management" feature allows you to control the low frequency limits for the speakers.

  • Page 84: Jack Configuration Panel

    VIA VT1708 Audio Jack Configuration Panel The Jack Configuration Controls enable you to configure all the audio jacks on the computer system. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear side of the computer system. The "Front Panel" lists all the jacks at the front side of the computer system. In general, the multi-channel playback and recording jacks will be listed in the "Back Panel"...
  • Page 85 M S-7255 M ainboard The jack detection function can be enabled by checking the "Auto Show Dialog" checkbox. W hen a new device is plugged-in, a new panel will be displayed. The below figure shows an example of a jack being plugged into the green jack. W hen the jack insertion is detected, Adeck will be displayed.
  • Page 86 The Headphone Configuration Panel is shown in the below figure. There are two headphone configurations that can be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redi- rected Headphone". Redirected Headphone Function The "Redirected Headphone" features enables you to hear the same audio that is being channeled to the front speakers.
  • Page 87 M S-7255 M ainboard In the default setting, the first selective audio source will be played from the rear panel. For the second audio source output, you must select the VIA HD Audio front output from the scroll list. Then this second audio can be played back from the Front out by different audio playback AP.

  • Page 88: S/Pdif Configuration Panel

    VIA VT1708 Audio S/PDIF Configuration Panel The S/PDIF Configuration Panel allows you to enable S/PDIF support and select the S/ PDIF output sampling rate. Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192 kHz. Before enable these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first.

  • Page 89: Hot Key Configuration Panel

    M S-7255 M ainboard Hot Key Configuration Panel The "Hot Key" Configuration Panel allows you to set hot keys for controlling the volume and muting. To use the hot keys, "Enable Hot Key Function" must first be checked. Enable Hot Key Function System Information Set Hot Key W hen a hot key is pressed, the screen will show a green volume control bar at the...

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