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MS-7236 v2.X Mainboard
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  • Page 1 945P / 945PL Neo5 Series MS-7236 v2.X Mainboard G52-72361XD...

  • 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: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T hi s equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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

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

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ........................ ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ........................ ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv WEEE Statement ....................... v Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..................1-2 Mainboard Layout ....................
  • Page 9 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1~JUSB2 ............ 2-18 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ............2-18 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ..........2-19 SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 ..............2-19 Jumpers ......................2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..............2-20 Slots ........................2-21 PCI Express Slots ..................2-21 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ........

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 945P / 945PL Neo5 (MS- 7236 v2.X) ATX mainboard. The 945P / 945PL Neo5 ® ® mainboard is based on Intel 945P / 945PL and Intel ICH7 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed ®...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Specifications

    LGA775 package - Supports 2004 Performance FMB CPU Design - Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Supported FSB ®...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 serial port - 1 parallel port - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 RJ-45 LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 CD-In pinheader - 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader (for HDMI function, optional)

  • Page 13: Mainboard Layout

    M S-7236 M ainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse JPW1 Bottom: keyboard CPUFAN1 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM portA ports Top: LAN Jack Intel Bottom: USB ports 945P\PL Line-In Line-Out T:RS-Out M:CS-Out SYSFAN2 B:SS-Out PWRFAN2 LAN Chip PCI_E1 PCI_E2 Intel PCI_E3 BATT...

  • Page 14: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist SATA Cable x 1 MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility CD (Optional) Standard Cable for Power Cable User’s Guide IDE Devices (Optional) Back IO Shield * These pictures are for your reference only. Your packing contents may vary de-...

  • Page 15: Core Center

    M S-7236 M ainboard Core Center Click on the Core Center icon in the main menu and the Core Center program will be enabled. CoreCenter is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation. In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V.

  • Page 16: Left-Wing: Current System Status

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

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware s etup proc edures . W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and f oll ow the ins tall ation pr oc edures . For s ome components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

  • Page 18: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7236 M ainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1 ATX1 CPUFAN1, p.2-9 p.2-9 p.2-3 p.2-14 Back Panel, p.2-10 DIMM1~4, p.2-7 SYSFAN2 & PWRFAN2, p.2-14 PCIE Slots, JBAT1, p.2-21 p.2-20 JCI1, p.2-19 SATA1~4, p.2-16 PCI Slots, IDE1, p.2-21 p.2-15 JFP1~2, JAUD1, p.2-17 p.2-18 CD_IN1, JSPD1,...

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Important 1.

  • Page 20: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    M S-7236 M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
  • Page 21 Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the 6. After confirming the CPU direction load plate. for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the align- ment keys are matched.
  • Page 22 M S-7236 M ainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly 10. Align the holes on the mainboard onto the load plate, and then se- with the heatsink. Push down the cure the lever with the hook under c ooler u nti l i ts f ou r c lip s g et retention tab.

  • Page 23: Memory

    DDR II memory module in the DDR II slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php) From left to right:...

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Modules

    M S-7236 M ainboard Installing Memory 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 25: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX 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 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.

  • Page 26: Back Panel

    M S-7236 M ainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: M ou se Parallel L-In RS-Out L-Out CS-Out SS-Out Keyboard COM Port USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for ®...

  • Page 27: Usb Connectors

    Hardware Setup USB Connectors The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compat- ible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector. Port Description SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 28: Audio Port Connectors

    M S-7236 M ainboard Audio Port Connectors The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones. However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850 to offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-/7.1- channel audio.

  • Page 29: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 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 Strobe...

  • Page 30: Connectors

    M S-7236 M ainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, and USB Ports. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN2 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SYSFAN2 and PW RFAN2 support system cooling fan...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Connector: Ide1

    Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has 32-bit Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in the chips Intel ICH7, which supports PIO & Bus Master operation modes and it can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives. IDE1 (blue) IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.

  • Page 32: Serial Ata Ii Connectors Controlled By Intel Ich7: Sata1~Sata4

    M S-7236 M ainboard Serial ATA II Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4 The SouthBridge of this mainboard is Intel ICH7 which supports four serial ATA II connectors SATA1~SATA4.SATA1~SATA4 are dual high-speed Serial ATA II inter- face ports. Each supports Serial ATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with SATA 1.0 and 2.0 specifications.

  • Page 33: Cd-In Connector: Cd_In1

    Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. CD_IN1 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1~JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the ® front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connec- tivity Design Guide.

  • Page 34: Front Usb Connectors: Jusb1~Jusb2

    M S-7236 M ainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1~JUSB2 The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2. USB 2. 0 technology 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, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

  • Page 35: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: Jci1

    Hardware Setup 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 mes- sage on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    M S-7236 M ainboard 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 system configuration data.

  • Page 37: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The mainboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots and three 32-bit PCI bus slots. PCI Express Slots The PCI Express slots, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, interconnect technology, support Intel highest performance desktop platforms utilizing the Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides the 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: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 39: Entering Setup

    M S-7236 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 40: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    M S-7236 M ainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/ voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 43: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7236 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. System Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).

  • Page 44: System Information

    BIOS Setup Floppy Drive A This item allows you to set the type of the floppy drives installed. Available options: [Disabled], [360 KB, 5 ], [1.2 MB, 5 ], [720 KB, 3 ], [1.44 MB, 3 ], [2.88MB, 3 System Information Press <Enter>...

  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    M S-7236 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Boot sector protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt- ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Boot up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

  • Page 47: Chipset Feature

    M S-7236 M ainboard Chipset Feature Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: HPET The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) was developed by Intel and Microsoft to meet the timing requirements of multimedia and other time-sensitive applications. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

  • Page 48: Boot Sequence

    BIOS Setup Boot Sequence The original IBM PCs loaded the DOS operating system from drive A (floppy disk), so IBM PC-compatible systems are designed to search for an operating system first on drive A, and then on drive C (hard disk). However, modern computers usually load the operating system from the hard drive, and may even load it from a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    M S-7236 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have USB peripherals. USB Device Legacy 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 Unix.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup On-Chip ATA Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: On-Chip IDE Controller The integrated peripheral controller contains a IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. PCI IDE BusM aster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability.
  • Page 51 M S-7236 M ainboard Parallel Port M ode 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. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup 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]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.

  • Page 53: Power Button Function

    M S-7236 M ainboard Suspend Time Out (M inute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10].
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Resume By PCI Device (PME#) W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Resume By PCIE Device W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).

  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    M S-7236 M ainboard PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup PCI Slot 1~3 IRQ These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [1], [2], [3] and [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ line for each PCI slot. IRQ Resources Setup The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.

  • Page 57: H/W Monitor

    M S-7236 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. Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

  • Page 58: Frequency/Voltage Control

    D.O.T Control Dynamic Overclocking Technology (D.O.T) is the automatic overclocking function, ’s newly developed CoreCell included in the MSI Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. W hen the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster.
  • Page 59 M S-7236 M ainboard Setting options: [Disabled] Disable Dynamic Overclocking. [Private 1%] 1st level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 1%. [Sergeant 3%] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 3%. [Captain 5%] 3rd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 5%. [Colonel 7%] 4th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 7%.

  • Page 60: Spread Spectrum

    BIOS Setup M emory Voltage 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. NB voltage This item is used to adjust the North Bridge Voltage. This setting offers users a tool to overclock the system.

  • Page 61: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    M S-7236 M ainboard Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 62: Bios Setting Password

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

  • Page 63: Appendix A Realtek Alc888 Audio

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 supports 8-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 Side, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. It enables connection to 2, 4, 6 or 8 speakers for better surround sound effect.

  • Page 64: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7236 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
  • Page 65 Realtek ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option Click here...

  • Page 66: Software Configuration

    M S-7236 M ainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel.

  • Page 67: Sound Effect

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena”...

  • Page 68: Equalizer Selection

    M S-7236 M ainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save Reset The settings are saved 10 bands of equalizer permanently for future would go back to the use.
  • Page 69 Realtek ALC888 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”...

  • Page 70: Mixer

    M S-7236 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items.
  • Page 71 Realtek ALC888 Audio Important You have to plug audio device into the jacks on the rear and front panel first before enable the multi-stream function. 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 72 M S-7236 M ainboard 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. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute...

  • Page 73: Recording Control

    Realtek ALC888 Audio 4. Recording control Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in -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.

  • Page 74: Audio I/O

    M S-7236 M ainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here. a. Headphone for the common headphone b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output d.

  • Page 75: Connector Settings

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.

  • Page 76: Output Source

    M S-7236 M ainboard S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
  • Page 77 Realtek ALC888 Audio Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.

  • Page 78: Microphone

    M S-7236 M ainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres- sion to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by mi- crophone together with your sound.

  • Page 79: 3D Audio Demo

    Realtek ALC888 Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica- tions like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like. A-17...

  • Page 80: Information

    M S-7236 M ainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray.

  • Page 81: Hardware Setup

    Realtek ALC888 Audio 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 82 M S-7236 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connec t two s peakers to bac k panel’s front-channel Line Out con- nector and two speakers to the real- channel Line Out connector. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels)
  • Page 83 Realtek ALC888 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector and two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out connector. 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels)
  • Page 84 M S-7236 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Back Panel Description: Connec t two s peakers to bac k panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector, two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out connector and two speakers to the side-channel Line Out connector.

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