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- Page 1 MEGA mPC 51PV Series MS-6408 (V1.X) Barebone Read the Safety Instruction before using the computer. If you have any question, Please ask the Professional Technician. G52-64081X1...
- Page 2 VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MEGA mPC 51PV This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing 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.
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Page 3: Revision History
Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® ® Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ® PS/2 and OS /2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ® W indows 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ®... -
Page 4: 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 equipment from overheating. - Page 5 Warning: 1. For every changes in powercordˇ¦s usage, please use an approved power cord with condition greater or equal to H05VV-F,3G , 0.75mm 2. Internal part is hazardous moving parts, please keep fingers and other body parts away. 3. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started...................1-1 Mainboard Specifications................1-2 System Configuration..................1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................2-1 Mainboard Layout..................2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit)..............2-3 Memory......................2-6 Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules..........2-6 Installing DDRII Modules...............2-7 Power Supply....................2-8 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1............2-8 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1.............2-8 Front Panel....................2-9 .. - Page 10 Mini PCI Slot..................2-20 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup....................3-1 Entering Setup...................3-2 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..............3-11 Integrated Peripherals................3-12 Power Management Setup................3-14 PNP/PCI Configurations................3-16 H/W Monitor....................3-17 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults............3-18 Set Supervisor Password.................3-19 Chapter 4.
- Page 11 Microphone..................A-17 3D Audio Demo..................A-18 Information..................A-19 Hardware Setup..................A-20...
- Page 12 M S-6408 Barebone Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ® Supports Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 and Sempron in the socket 940 package. (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 - 533/667/1000 MHz Chipset ® - North Bridge: Nvidia C51PV chipset (GeForce 6150) ®...
- Page 13 Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port. - 4 USB 2.0 Ports. - 1 LAN jack - 5 audio jacks - 1 VGA out - 1 SPDIF-Out - 1 DVI out - 1 S-Video-Out - 1 Composite Video-Out Front Panel - 2 audio jacks (Mic-In x 1, Headphone out x 1)
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Page 14: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations for purchasing MEGA mPC 51PV Series (MS-6408) barebone. MEGA mPC 51PV Series barebone is your best Slim PC choice. W ith the fantastic appear- ance and small form factor, it can easily be set anywhere. -
Page 15: System Configuration
M S-6408 Barebone System Configuration Front Panel W ireless Antenna Optical Drive Optical Drive PC Power Switch Eject/Close Button 7 in 1 Card Reader Mic-in IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) Headphone-out IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) USB ports SPDIF-in... -
Page 16: Back Panel
Getting Started Back Panel W ireless Antenna Power Jack Ventilation hole PCI Slot Power Switch PCI-Ex16 Slot TV Out DVI port PS/2 Mouse LAN Jack 7.1 Audio Ports SPDIF-out PS/2 Keyboard USB x 4 S-Video Out After the installation is completed, please keep other objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm and above. -
Page 17: Chapter 2 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 18: Mainboard Layout
M S-6408 Barebone Mainboard Layout MEGA mPC 51PV (MS-6408v1.0) Mainboard... -
Page 19: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)
If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) Important 1. - Page 20 M S-6408 Barebone CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding 2. Pull the lever sideways away 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.
- Page 21 Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
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Page 22: Memory
M S-6408 Barebone Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 2GB system memory. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules DIMM1 DIMM2... -
Page 23: Installing Ddrii Modules
Hardware Setup Installing DDRII Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. -
Page 24: Power Supply
M S-6408 Barebone Power Supply The mainboard supports SSI 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 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an power supply. -
Page 25: Front Panel
Hardware Setup Front Panel 4-pin 1394 6-pin 1394 SPDIFIN1 Mic-In Head-Phone USB x 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 Port The mainboard provides two IEEE 1394 ports. This smaller one is designed for you to connect the IEEE 1394 device with external power. The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices. -
Page 26: Usb Ports
M S-6408 Barebone USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB- compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector. USB Port Description SIGNAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 27: Rear Panel
Hardware Setup Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: L-In RS-Out DVI Port Connector M ou se CS-Out VGA Port L-Out Keyboard USB Ports S-Video SPDIF Out (Optical) M ouse/Keyboard Connector ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. - Page 28 M S-6408 Barebone transmitted separately to achieve superior picture clarity. The luminance signal (Y) carries brightness information, which defines the black and white portion, and the chrominance signal (C) carries color information, which defines hue and saturation. An S-Video connection brings better video quality than a composite/RCA connection. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to Activity Indicator...
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Page 29: Connectors
Hardware Setup Connectors Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 133 bus Master IDE controller that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect up to two hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, 120MB floppy disk drive (reserved for future BIOS), and other devices. -
Page 30: Serial Ataii Connectors: Sata2
M S-6408 Barebone Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA2 SATA2 is high-speed Serial ATAII interface ports. It supports serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s. The connector is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. The Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA2 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL... -
Page 31: Aux-In Connector: Tvin1
Hardware Setup AUX-In Connector: : TVIN1 The connector is for TV-Card audio connector. TVIN1 CD-In Connector: CDIN1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. CDIN1 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to ®... -
Page 32: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Sysfan1
M S-6408 Barebone Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always 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: Card Reader Connector: Crt
Hardware Setup Card Reader Connector: CRT The mainboard provides a connector to connect the Card Reader on the Front Panel. 2-17... -
Page 34: Jumper
M S-6408 Barebone 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 on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. -
Page 35: Slot
Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slots support high-bandwidth, low pin count, and serial inter- connect 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 36: Mini Pci Slot
M S-6408 Barebone Mini PCI Slot The motherboard provides a mini PCI slot for connecting a mini PCI interface card. Mini PCI 2-20... -
Page 37: Chapter 3. Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. -
Page 38: Entering Setup
M S-6408 Barebone 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. -
Page 39: Getting Help
BIOS Setup < > 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 40: The Main Menu
M S-6408 Barebone 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 the special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. - Page 41 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Save &...
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Page 42: Standard Cmos Features
M S-6408 Barebone Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) 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. Read only. - Page 43 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter to allow BIOS to auto-detect the type of the HDDs. IDE Channel 0 M aster 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 44 M S-6408 Barebone software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66, Ultra DMA/100 and Ultra DMA/133, select [Auto] to enable BIOS support. HDD DM A transfer access Setting to [Enabled] will open DMA bus master and execute DMA action in DOS, which will make the data transferring faster.
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Page 45: Advanced Bios Features
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sequence Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears: First/Second/Third Boot Device These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the operating system. Boot Other Devices Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. - Page 46 M S-6408 Barebone Quick Power On Self Test Select [Enabled] to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work. Boot Up NumLock Status This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
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Page 47: Advanced Chipset Features
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features Frame Buffer Size Frame Buffer is the video memory that stores data for video display (frame). This field is used to determine the memory size for Frame Buffer. Larger frame buffer size increases video performance. RGB/TV Display This item allows you to select an display device to display. -
Page 48: Integrated Peripherals
M S-6408 Barebone Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains a IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. Serial-ATA controller This allows you to enable or disable onchip Serial ATA controller. OnChip USB Controller Set to [V1.1+V2.0] 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. - Page 49 BIOS Setup Onboard Lan Boot ROM The item enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-13...
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Page 50: Power Management Setup
M S-6408 Barebone Power Management Setup PWRON After PWR-fail This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 98SE, W indows ME, W indows 2000 and W indows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. - Page 51 BIOS Setup Set Wake Up Events Press <Enter> to enter sub-menu and the following screen appears: WOL (PME#) From Soft-Off 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). USB Device Resume from S3 The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.
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Page 52: Pnp/Pci Configurations
M S-6408 Barebone PNP/PCI Configurations Init Display First This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: [PCI Slot] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. [PCIEX] The system initializes the PCI-Express graphic card first. Reset Configuration Data The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Ac- cess Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-... -
Page 53: H/W Monitor
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor Shutdown Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shotdown automatically. Current System/CPU Temperature, SYSTEM /CPU Fan Speed, Vcore, +12V, , +5V, -12V, +3.3V, VBAT, 3.3VSB These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’... -
Page 54: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
M S-6408 Barebone 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 55: Set Supervisor Password
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor 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. -
Page 56: Chapter 4. System Assembly
System Assembly Chapter 4 Chapter 3 System Assembly BIOS Setup This chapter provides you with the information about system assembly procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer c omp onents . -
Page 57: Overview
M S-6408 Barebone Overview The built-in mainboard is designed for Midas barebone only. Except the mainboard, the built-in components of the barebone include power supply. In this chapter we’ll show you how to install CPU, FDD, HDD, CD-ROM and CPU Cooler. Installation Tools Gloves Screw Driver... -
Page 58: Checking The Items
System Assembly Checking the Items Before assembling your system, please check the items listed below for basic system operation. CPU (Optional) CPU Cooler IDE or SATA HDD (Optional) Optical Drive (Optional) DDRII SDRAM (Optional) Important The chassis and devices shown on the installation photos are for your reference only. -
Page 59: Installation Procedures
M S-6408 Barebone Installation Procedures 1. Removing Cover Loose the three thumb screws on the back panel. Remove the chassis cover. -
Page 60: Removing Drive Cage
System Assembly 2. Removing Drive Cage Locate the drive cage. Lift the handle up- ward and pull the drive cage to an upright position. Push the locking clip to the right side to lock the drive cage in an upright position. Release the cable tie. -
Page 61: Installing Cpu
M S-6408 Barebone 3. Installing CPU Pull the lever away from the socket and raise it up. Put the CPU onto the socket. Make sure the pins are completely embedded into the socket. The CPU can only fit in the correct direction. Close the lever to complete the installation. -
Page 62: Installing Cpu Cooler
System Assembly 4. Installing CPU Cooler Insert the cooler into the barebone and put it onto the CPU. Use the screw driver to secure four built-in screws following the indicated order (1--> 2--> 3 --> 4). Connect the power cord. -
Page 63: Installing Memory Module
M S-6408 Barebone 5. Installing Memory Modules Insert the memory module vertically into the slot. Note: The memory module has only one notch on the module. It will only fit in the right direction. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. -
Page 64: Installing Wlan Card (Optional)
System Assembly 6. Installing WLAN Card (Optional) Locate the miniPCI slot on the mainboard. Insert the W ireless LAN card into the miniPCI slot with 15 degree and push vertically to fix it. Connect the antenna cable to the con- nector on the W LAN card. -
Page 65: Installing Hdd
M S-6408 Barebone 7. Installing HDD Push the lock bracket to the right side. Remove the HDD tray from the drive cage. Push the brackets outwards as the picture s hown. Insert the SATA or IDE HDD module into the HDD tray. -
Page 66: Installing Optical Drive
System Assembly 8. Installing Optical Drive Pull the lock brackets outwards before you can insert the CD-ROM drive into the CD-ROM tray. Important Please note that our specially designed chassis is not compatible with any optical drive with convex front bezel. (Recommended: For easy assembly and normal operation, use the optical drive with flat front panel.) Align the CD-ROM drive’s screw hole with the CD-ROM tray’s. -
Page 67: Restoring Drive Cage
M S-6408 Barebone 9. Restoring Drive Cage Push the lock bracket back to secure the HDD cage. Lift the white clips on both sides. Align the drive cage’s screw with the chassis’ screw hole. Slide the drive cage into the chassis. Restore the black plastic plate to the HDD tray and push to seize on it. -
Page 68: Restoring Cover
System Assembly 10. Restoring Cover Place the whole drive cage into the chassis and push the handle back. Restore the chassis cover and remem- ber to fasten the screws on the back panel. 4-13... -
Page 69: Appendix A Realtek Alc880 Audio
Realtek ALC880 Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC880 Audio The Realtek ALC880 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. It also provides Dolby Master Studio to bring you a new class of audio entertainment experi- ence by using home PCs. -
Page 70: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver
M S-6408 Barebone Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC882M codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or Dolby audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 2000/XP ®... - Page 71 Realtek ALC880 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. S el ec t t hi s option Click here...
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Page 72: Software Configuration
M S-6408 Barebone 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 73: Sound Effect
Realtek ALC880 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 74 M S-6408 Barebone 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 75 Realtek ALC880 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal- izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop”...
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Page 76: Mixer
M S-6408 Barebone 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 77 Realtek ALC880 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 78 M S-6408 Barebone 3. Playback control 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 A-10...
- Page 79 Realtek ALC880 Audio 4. Recording control Recording device Tool Mute -Realtek HD Digital Input -Realtek HD Audio Input M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
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Page 80: Audioi/O
M S-6408 Barebone AudioI/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 81 Realtek ALC880 Audio Correct M essage Assume to plug a headphone in the Green jack at back panel. The icon beside green jack become visible and the dialogue “connected device” pops up. Check the headphone, then click OK. As soon as OK is clicked, the icon beside green jack becomes “headphone”...
- Page 82 M S-6408 Barebone 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. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device”...
- Page 83 Realtek ALC880 Audio 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 84 M S-6408 Barebone Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.
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Page 85: Microphone
Realtek ALC880 Audio 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 86: Audio Demo
M S-6408 Barebone 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-18... -
Page 87: Information
Realtek ALC880 Audio 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 88: Hardware Setup
M S-6408 Barebone 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 89 Realtek ALC880 Audio n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector and two speakers to the real-chan- nel Line Out connector. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode) S/PDIF Out-Optical...
- Page 90 M S-6408 Barebone n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output 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 91 Realtek ALC880 Audio n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector, two speak- ers to the center/subwoofer- channel Line Out connector and two speakers to the side-chan- nel Line Out connector.