MSI Midas 915GM User Manual
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- Page 1 Midas 915GM User’s Guide G52-B6403X1 Read the Safety Instruction before using the computer. If you have any question, Please ask the Professional Technician.
- Page 2 VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU Micro-Star International Midas 915GM 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.
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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. ® Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ®... - Page 4 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 WEEE Statement...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started................1-1 1.1 System Specifications ..............1-2 1.2 System Configuration ..............1-4 1.3 Thermal Solution ................1-7 Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard............2-1 2.1 Mainboard Layout...............2-2 2.2 CPU ....................2-3 2.3 Memory ..................2-6 Installing DDR Modules .............. 2-6 DDR Population Rules .............. - Page 9 2.8 Jumper ..................2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1........2-20 GMCH Voltage Jumper: J3............2-20 FSB Frequency Jumpers: J4, J5..........2-21 CPU VCCA Jumper: J6..............2-21 2.9 Slot ....................2-22 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ..2-22 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......2-22 PCI Interrupt Request Routing..........2-23 Chapter 3.
- Page 10 Software Configuration ..............5-4 Sound Effect ................5-5 Mixer ................... 5-8 Audio I/O ................... 5-13 Microphone ................5-18 3D Audio Demo ................. 5-19 Information ................5-20 Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function ......... 5-22...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting Started Congratulations for purchasing Midas 915GM (MS-6403) barebone. Midas barebone is your best Slim PC choice. With the fantastic ap- pearance and small form factor, it can easily be set anywhere. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience. -
Page 12: System Specifications
† Supports Intel ® ® Pentium M Dothan/Celeron M processor in 478-pin mi- cro FCPGA package † Up to 2MB L2 cache (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro- gram/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) Chipset † Intel ® 915GM Northbridge ® - Supports 400 and 533 MHz Intel... - Page 13 Chapter 1 - Getting Started † 2 IEEE 1394 pinheaders † 1 Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Rear Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out / optical SPDIF-Out audio port Onboard LAN † 2 Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit Ethernet controllers Onboard Audio †...
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Page 14: System Configuration
1.2 System Configuration Front View 1. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 5. Power Switch 2. M ic-in (pink), Line-out (green) 6. FDD (optional) 3. HDD LED 7. Optical Drive (optional) 4. Power LED 8. O p t i c a l D r i v e E j e c t / Close Button... -
Page 15: Rear View
Chapter 1 - Getting Started Rear View PS/2 M ouse PCI Slots PS/2 Keyboard AC Input Voltage Selector Serial Port Parallel Port VGA Port RJ-45 LAN Jack 4 x USB 2.0 Ports Line-in Line-out RS-out Mic-in CS-out SPDIF-out Chassis Locks PCI Express x16 Slot Power Jack... - Page 16 Chassis Design † Dimension: 335mm (H) x 98mm (W) x 363mm (D) † Minimized screw structure † Detachable bay housing † Multiple ventilation holes 1. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 5. System Ventilation Hole 2. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 6. System Ventilation Hole 3.
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Page 17: Thermal Solution
Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1.3 Thermal Solution To prevent the system from overheating, we have adopted a specially designed CPU cooler and multiple ventilation holes for better cooling effects. Po w e r Supply Fan Ventilation Hole Ventilation Po w e r Hole Supply Sy stem... - Page 18 System Air Flow Direction Po w e r Supply Po w e r Supply System Fan front panel After the installation is completed, please keep other objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm and above. Do not block the venti- lation hole.
- Page 19 Mainboard Hardware This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph- eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in hold- ing the components and follow the installation procedures.
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Page 20: Mainboard Layout
PCI _E1 M: CS-Out B: SPDIFOut SYSFAN1 PCI 2 VT6307 BIOS PCI 3 Intel SATA4 ICH6 BATT ALC880 PCI 1 SATA3 JFP1 SATA2 F_USB2 JCD1 JAUD1 J1394_1 C LR _C MO S1 J1394_2 SATA1 F_USB1 Midas 915GM(MS-9625 v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard... -
Page 21: Cpu
CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro- gram/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) MSI Reminds You... - Page 22 CPU & Cooler Set Installation 1. Loose the screw on the CPU socket with a tank screwdriver in clockwise direction. 2. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. 4.
- Page 23 Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 5. Mount the cooler set (fan & heatsink bundled) on top of the CPU and fit it into the retention mechanism. 6. Secure the levers to lock the cooler set. 7. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board.
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Page 24: Memory
DDR DIMMs) or DDR-II 400/533 (two 240-pin 400/533MHz non-ECC DDR-II DIMMs) system memory. Please note that only one type of memory (all DDR or all DDR-II, no mixture allowed) can be used at one time. (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) DIMM4 (DDR-II 400/533) -
Page 25: Memory Population Rules
DIMM1 or DIMM3 64MB~1GB DIMM2 or DIMM4 64MB~1GB M aximum Sy stem M emory Supported 64MB~2GB S: Single Side D: Double Side MSI Reminds You... Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs. -
Page 26: Power Supply
2.4 Power Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Be- fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an SSI power supply. -
Page 27: Front Panel
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 2.5 Front Panel Mic-in Line-out USB Ports Audio Ports These audio ports allow you to connect front audio devices. Line-out MIC-in 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. -
Page 28: Rear Panel
2.6 Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: L-In RS-Out Parallel M ou se COM Port CS-Out Keyboard VGA Port USB Ports L-Out SPDIF Out (Optical) Serial Port The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port. The port is 16550A high speed communication port that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. -
Page 29: Mouse/Keyboard Connectors
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware Mouse/Keyboard Connectors ® The mainboard provides two standard PS/2 mini DIN connectors for ® attaching PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Mouse Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) Mouse DATA Mouse DATA No connection Ground Mouse Clock Mouse clock No connection... -
Page 30: Lan Jack
RJ-45 LAN Jack The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack. This LAN enables data to be transferred at 100 or 10Mbps. 10/100Mbps LAN Jack Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair... -
Page 31: Parallel Port
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware Parallel Port The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE... -
Page 32: Connectors
IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure the second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. -
Page 33: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, Sata4
SATA4 SATA1/2/3/4 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Optional Serial ATA cable Connect to SATA1/2/3/4 MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, the loss of data may occur during transmission. 2-15... -
Page 34: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1
Left channel audio signal to front panel AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. -
Page 35: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: Jci1
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. -
Page 36: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Sysfan1
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 37: Serial Port Header: Com2
USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL F_USB1/F_USB2 USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Key (no pin) USBOC MSI Reminds You... Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-19... -
Page 38: Jumper
Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. GMCH Voltage Jumper: J3 This jumper is used to adjust the voltage of the Intel 915GM GMCH (G raphics and Memory Controller Hub) as a way to enhance graphics performance. -
Page 39: Fsb Frequency Jumpers: J4, J5
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware FSB Frequency Jumpers: J4, J5 These two jumpers specify the FSB frequency of the onboard CPU. To ensure system stability, make sure that these jumpers are properly set to corre- spond with your CPU’s FSB frequency. Dothan B Dothan A FSB400... -
Page 40: Slot
2.9 Slot The motherboard provides one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI Express x16 slot, and two 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slots support high-bandwidth, low pin count, and serial interconnect technology. You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. W hen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. -
Page 41: Pci Interrupt Request Routing
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over whic h devic es c an s end interrupt s ignals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows: DEVICE ICH INT Pin... -
Page 42: Chapter 3. System Assembly
Chapter 3 - System Assembly System Assembly This chapter provides you with the instal- lation procedures of this barebone. It is use- ful for you to read the information of mainboard setup before assembling the whole system. -
Page 43: Overview
3.1 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 Screws... -
Page 44: Checking The Items
Chapter 3 - 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) Rubber Foot DDR/DDRII SDRAM (Optional) -
Page 45: Installation Procedures
3.2 Installation Procedures 1. Removing Cover, Drive Cage Push the lock brackets inwards to unlock the chassis cover. Remove the chassis cover. Use a screw driver to unscrew the drive cage. Pull the drive cage to release it from the chassis. -
Page 46: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 3 - System Assembly 2. Installing Memory Modules Locate the DIMM slots and press down the plastic clips towards both sides. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. Note: The DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. -
Page 47: Installing Cpu
3. Installing CPU Loose the screw on the CPU socket with a tank screwdriver in clockwise direction. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. Push the CPU down until its pins securely fit into the socket. -
Page 48: Installing Cpu Cooler
Chapter 3 - System Assembly 4. Installing CPU Cooler Lift up the levers on both sides. Mount the cooler set (fan & heatsink bundled) on top of the CPU and fit it into the retention mechanism. Secure the levers to lock the cooler set. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power con- nector on the board. -
Page 49: Installing Hdd
5. Installing HDD Press the HDD lever to the left to release the HDD cage. Pull the HDD tray forwards to re- move it from the drive cage. Put the HDD in the HDD tray and use 4 screws to fix it on both sides. -
Page 50: Installing Fdd And Optical Drive
Chapter 3 - System Assembly 6. Installing FDD and Optical Drive Press the FDD tray lever to release the FDD lock and push the FDD inwards to fix it. Use 2 screws to secure the FDD in the FDD tray. Insert the optical drive into the drive cage. - Page 51 Connect the cables and the power cords to the HDD and the optical drive. Note: If you are using a Serial ATA HDD, please connect it to the SATA cable. Connect the cable and the power cord to the FDD. Slide the drive cage back into the chassis.
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Page 52: Restoring Chassis Cover
Chapter 3 - System Assembly 7. Restoring Chassis Cover Restore the chassis cover. Push the lock brackets outwards to lock the chassis cover. Attach the rubber foots to the under side (horizontal type). Horizontal type Put the PC on four foots or lay on the Tower type rubber foots. -
Page 53: Adjusting Odd Button Key
8. Adjust the ODD Button Key If you found the Optical Drive’s eject button doesn’t work after completing the assem- bly of the system, you can adjust the ODD button key inside the front panel. The instal- lation procedures are as follows: Remove the front panel and find the ODD button key inside. -
Page 54: Chapter 4. Bios Setup
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup 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 boot up, and requests you to run SETUP. -
Page 55: Entering Setup
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 <F1> key to enter Setup. Press F1 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 56: Getting Help
<F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. -
Page 57: The Menu Bar
The Menu Bar Once you enter Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will ap- pear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings. -
Page 58: Main
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Main The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer. -
Page 59: Advanced
Advanced Items in the menu are divided into several sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and press <Enter>. Advanced Chipset Features The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. - Page 60 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup DRAM Timing Selectable Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [By SPD] enables DRAM timing to be determined automatically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Se- lecting [Manual] allows users to configure the following fields manually.
- Page 61 Integrated Peripherals Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip Serial ATA This setting specifies the function of the on-chip SATA controller. [Disabled] Disable SATA controller [Enhanced Mode]...
- Page 62 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup PATA IDE Mode / SATA Port These settings show the modes of the PATA & SATA ports. Onboard Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard LAN 1, Onboard LAN 2, PCI-E X1 Slot These settings control the onboard LAN 1, LAN 2, and PCI-Express X1 slot controllers.
- Page 63 Azalia/AC97 Audio Select Azalia is the codename of “High Definition Audio.” This setting allows users to disable/enable the High Definition Audio interface integrated in ICH6 / ICH6R southbridge. Onboard 1394 Device This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
- Page 64 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup SPP: Standard Parallel Port EPP: Enhanced Parallel Port ECP: Extended Capability Port Setting options: [SPP], [EPP], [ECP], [ECP+EPP], [Normal]. EPP Mode Select The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.”...
- Page 65 ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Manage- ment Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W in- dows 98SE/2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 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 and W indows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
- Page 66 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup PC Health Status Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Current System/CPU Temperature, System Fan1/CPU Fan1 Speed, Vcore, VCC3, VCC_DDR, 12V, VCC (V), VBAT (V), 5VSB (V) (Read only) These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’...
- Page 67 EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. CPU Clock MSI Reminds You... 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.
- Page 68 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup 2. The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation. 3. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
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Page 69: Security
Security This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. -
Page 70: Server
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Server This section shows the overall hardware specifications of your system. System Summary Press <Enter> to view the hardware specifications of your system. 4-17... - Page 71 Small Logo(EPA) Show This item enables you to show the EPA logo (brand specific graphics) on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Disabled] Shows the normal POST screen at boot. [Enabled] Shows a still image (EPA logo) on the screen at boot.ot. Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
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Page 72: Boot
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Boot Use this menu to arrange and specify the priority of the devices from which the BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System. Removable Device Priority, Hard Disk Boot Priority, CD-ROM Boot Priority These settings allow users to set the priority of the specified devices. First press <Enter>... -
Page 73: Exit
Exit The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. -
Page 74: Chapter 5. Introduction To Audio: Realtek Alc880
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Introduction to Audio: Realtek ALC880 5.1 Installing the Realtek Audio Driver 5.2 Software Configuration 5.3 Using 2/4/6/8 Channel Audio Function... -
Page 75: Installing The Realtek Audio Driver
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will auto- matically appear. 2. Click Realtek Audio Driver. Click here MSI Reminds You... The Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio application. Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only. - Page 76 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 3. Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option Click here...
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Page 77: Software Configuration
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 78: Sound Effect
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Load EQ Setting Reset EQ Setting EQ Setting On/Off Save Preset Delete EQ Setting You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the “Load EQ Setting”... - Page 79 Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save Reset The settings are 10 bands of equalizer saved permanently for would go back to the future use default setting...
- Page 80 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down the arrow in “Others”...
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Page 81: Mixer
In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Playback You can adjust the volume of the speakers. MSI Reminds You... Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel. - Page 82 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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.
- Page 83 3. Playback control Tool Mute Playback device This function is to let you freely decide which ports to output the sound. And this is essential when multi- streaming playback enabled. M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output.
- Page 84 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 4. Recording control Recording device Tool Back Line In/Mic, Front Line In Realtek HD Audio Digital Input Tool Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. Advanced controls.
- Page 85 You may control the microphone volume by M ic Volume or front mic-in on the mixer. MSI Reminds You... Only the speakers that plugged into the Line-Out jack (the green ne) on the back panel will be functional when you intend to listen to the audio that has been recorded from the microphone.
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Page 86: Audio I/O
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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. - Page 87 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 88 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Global Connector Settings Click to access global connector settings. 1. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in Once this item is checked, the dialog “Connected device” would not automatically pop up when device is plugged in.
- Page 89 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 pre- vents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
- Page 90 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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 91: Microphone
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. Also, please use the drop-down list to choose the recording source from Realtek HDA Primary input, Mic at front panel (Pink) or Disable. -
Page 92: Audio Demo
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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. 5-19... -
Page 93: Information
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 94 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 4. In AC97 setting, both microphone and headphone on the front panel are fixed. 5-21...
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Page 95: Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function
Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function 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 96 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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)
- Page 97 n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back 6-Channel Analog Audio Output panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel and two speakers to the cen- Line In ter/subwoofer-channel Line Out Line Out (Front channels) connectors.
- Page 98 Chapter 5 - Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel, two speakers to the c enter/ 8-Channel Analog Audio Output subwoofer-channel Line Out connectors, and two speakers to the side-channel Line Out...
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