MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS User Manual
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- MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 1
865PE Neo2-P MS-6728 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard Version 2.1 G52-M6728XN i - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 2
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6728 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use ii - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 3
Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology Group. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Revision History Revision V2.0 V2 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 4
safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: z The power cord or plug is damaged. - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 5
iii Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features Procedure 2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 6
-45 LAN Jack: Giga-bit LAN (8110S 2-12 Audio Port Connectors 2-13 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 2-14 Connectors 2-15 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 2-15 Fan Power 2-23 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-23 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 vi - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 7
/Voltage Control 3-27 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-31 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-32 Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Sound Effect A-4 Equalizer - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 8
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 865PE Neo2-P (MS-6728) v2.X ATX mainboard. The 865PE Neo2-P is based on Intel® 865PE & ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in 478 pin package, the - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 9
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz. h Supports up to 3.4GHz or higher speed. Chipset h Intel® 865PE chipset - Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz. - Supports AGP 8X interface. - - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 10
with AC97 v2.3 Spec. - Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. LAN h Realtek® 8110S - Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip. - Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s. - Compliance with PCI 2.2. - Supports ACPI Power Management. BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 11
-Out B:Mic JPW1 N B FA N 1 Intel 865PE Realtek 8110S AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 BATT + JCD1 Codec PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 JAUD1 J BAT 1 JUSB2 JUSB1 CoreCell ICH5 SATA2 SATA1 JDB1 BIOS SFAN1 SFAN2 JFP2 JFP1 JIR1 IDE 2 IDE 1 865PE Neo2-P (MS-6728) v2.X ATX Mainboard 1-4 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 12
Features Color Management MSI has a unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently. h Dual Memory DDR DIMMs: Channel A is light green, Channel B is purple - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 13
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CoreCenter CoreCenter - (TM) contains OC Menu panel, users can determine their processor and memory type to optimize its memory the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds. When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 14
the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from Low speed to High speed. OC Menu The exclusive OC Menu is fully de- veloped to support DDR400+ memory modules. By comprehensive validation of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules, MSI concluded best parameters for DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS settings. You - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 15
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Core CellTM Chip By diagnosing the current system utilization, the CoreCell™ Chip automatically tunes your motherboard to the optimal and NorthBridge fans. -- Cuts up to 50% of system noise. LifePro -- Prolongs motherboard, CPU and fan life. -- Maintains motherboard & CPU - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 16
and the other end to the standard floppy disk. Connect to the master drive. CPU Thermal Protection Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. This CPU Thermal Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 17
system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This special feature is very useful for overclocking users. These users can use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. D-Bracket™ 2 1 2 3 4 Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description System - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 18
onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Testing Base and Extended Memory - Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Assign Resources to - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 19
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 20
. Ø Live Utility - Updates the utilities online. If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a "sorry" message is displayed. For more information on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-13 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 21
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 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 peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 22
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 CPUFAN1, p.2-15 CPU, p.2-3 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JCI1, p.2-21 ATX1, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-15 JPW1, p.2-9 NBFAN1,p.2-15 AGP Slot, p.2-23 BATT + JCD1, p.2-21 PCI Slots, p.2-23 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 23
sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer Memory Modules" in the appendant Test Report for the list of qualified test memory modules. MSI Reminds You... Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 24
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 25
management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the mainboard. retention mechanism 2. Position the - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 26
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 5. fan power cable NOTES 2-6 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 27
to P.10 "Memory Modules" in the appendant Test Report.) DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4, from left to right) Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2 (green) Channel B: DIMM3 least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 28
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM2 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM3 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM4 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 29
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 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 30
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel L-in SPDIF Out LAN Keyboard COMA USB Ports USB Ports L-out MIC Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 31
Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. 6 5 4 3 2 1 PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Keyboard - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 32
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A The mainboard offers one 9-pin Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate RJ-45 LAN Jack: Giga-bit LAN (8110S) The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 33
Line Out S/PDIF Out-Coaxial MIC MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, ALC655 is provided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For more information on 6-channel audio operation, please refer to Appendix - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 34
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 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 DATA7 Data7 10 ACK# Acknowledge 11 BUSY Busy 12 PE Paper End 13 SELECT Select 14 AUTO FEED# Automatic Feed - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 35
GND +12V NC SFAN1, SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports the fan control. You can install Core Center utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. 2-15 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 36
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 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 Connectivity Design Guide. Reset HDD Switch LED 9 10 1 2 JFP1 Power Power - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 37
configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. 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 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 38
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors controlled by ICH5: SATA1, SATA2 The Southbridge of this mainboard is ICH5 which supports two serial connectors SATA1 & SATA2. SATA1 & SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports to the hard disk devices MSI Reminds You... Please do - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 39
that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 green color) 2 DBR1 (high for red color) 3 DBG2 (high for green color) 4 DBR2 (high for red color) 5 DBG3 (high for green color) 6 DBR3 (high for red color) 7 DBG4 (high for green - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 40
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JIR1 5 1 6 2 JIR1 Pin - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 41
connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. JCD1 R GND L on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 Front Optional) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 42
. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data: 1 JBAT1 1 1 3 Keep Data 3 Clear Data MSI Reminds You... You - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 43
for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 44
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 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 45
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will > keys. Selecting the First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by pressing . When the same message as listed above appears on the screen, press - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 46
value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load BIOS Setup Defaults Load High Performance Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 47
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 48
values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 49
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 11 categories. Each category includes none, one or by numeric function keys. year The year can be adjusted by users. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. 3-6 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 50
BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to Capacity Read the maximal HDD capacity LBA Mode Select Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB un- der Windows and DOS, or Disabled un- der Netware and UNIX Block Mode Select Auto to enhance the hard disk - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 51
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the /2nd/3rd The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" vary depend. ing - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 52
BIOS Setup Try Other Boot Device Setting the option to Yes allows the Floppy Drive Seek This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will come on and the head - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 53
MS-6728 increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 54
supported by your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide . System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 55
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting Disabled allows users to configure these fields manually. CAS# Latency This controls the - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 56
BIOS Setup (clocks) increases the system performance the most while 3 (clocks) provides This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 57
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 58
BIOS Setup driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 59
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of the specified hardware peripherals or components. If set to Monitor, any activity detected on the specified hardware peripherals or components - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 60
BIOS Setup Alarm Minute Alarm Second 00 ~ 59 00 ~ 59 MSI Reminds You... If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it enters the operating system, before this function will - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 61
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus . Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 62
BIOS Setup Init. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: AGP/PCI PCI/AGP The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If an AGP card is not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card. The system initializes - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 63
MS-6728 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is using. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The availableDMApool is determined byreading the ESCDNVRAM. If more DMAs - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 64
Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if you need to use any the USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 65
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard On-ChipATA(s) Operate Mode This setting allows you to determine how the RAID controller on the south bridge is going to switch to SATA controller. Legacy Mode means you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while Native Mode means you may use all the available IRQs. Setting - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 66
can use IDE1, SATA1 & SATA2. Onboard LAN This setting controls the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Load OnBoard LAN BIOS This item is available for you to load the onboard LAN BIOS settings. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. AC'97 Audio This item is used to enable or - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 67
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Super I/O Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnBoard FDC Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. Option Auto Description BIOS will automatically determine - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 68
is set to EPP mode. Settings: 1.7 and 1.9. Parallel Port IRQ When Onboard Parallel Port is set to Auto, the item shows Auto indicating that BIOS determines the IRQ for the parallel port automatically. Parallel PortDMAChannel This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is set to - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 69
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. will automatically return to Enabled later. Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled. CPU/System Temperature, CPU/NB Fan Speed, Vcore, 3.3V, +5.0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 70
will enable MAT. Please be noted that not every memory is compatible with MAT. If the system fail to reboot for four times, the BIOS will be restored to the Default value (Normal). Setting options: Normal, Fast, Turbo (MAT), Ultra Turbo (MAT). MSI Reminds You... 1. Even though MAT is easy to use - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 71
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard 2. Meanwhile, for security reason, there are two functions to protect BIOS and protect user's system from crashing: (a) There is a safe hotkey "Ins" in BIOS. If the overclocking or/and MAT fails to run, you can press "Ins" key while rebooting system to restore to the BIOS - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 72
533 (3:4). MSI Reminds You... The value plus a ratio (CPU: DDR) with parentheses means the non-synchronous overclocking. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard's clock reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 73
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard DDR Clock (Mhz) This read-only item allows you to view the in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected. MSI Reminds You... The settings shown in different color in CPU Voltage (V), DDR - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 74
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory enter Setup. MSI Reminds You... - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 75
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 76
Function The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. The section will tell - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 77
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 78
Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function 3. Click Next to install the AC'97 Audio software. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Click here Select this option Click here A-3 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 79
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lowerright corner of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration. Sound Effect Here you can select a sound - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 80
function which will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Just check the Voice Cancellation box and then click OK to activate the Karaoke function. A-5 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 81
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Equalizer Here you regulate each equalizer for current playing digital sound sources. You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 82
for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output 3. Here it shows the multi-channel setting for the audio jack. Please connect your speakers to the correct phone jack in accordance with the setting displayed here. 4. Then click OK to apply the - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 83
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Speaker Test You can use this tab to test each connected speaker to ensure if 4- or 6channel audio operation works properly. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. A-8 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 84
Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function MSI Reminds You... 1. 6 speakers appear on the "Speaker Test" tab only when you select "6-Channel Mode" in the "Number of Speakers" column in "Speaker Configuration" tab. If you select "4-Channel Mode", only 4 speakers appear on the window. 2. While you are - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 85
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard General In this tab it provides some information about the AC97 Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. A-10 - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 86
Function Connecting the Speakers When 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. „ 2-Channel Mode - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 87
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard „ 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No. of - MSI 865PE NEO2-PFS | User Manual - Page 88
Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function „ 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Refer to the Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected. MSI Reminds You... If the audio signals coming from the Center and Subwoofer speaker are swapped when you play video or music on the computer, a converter
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865PE Neo2-P
Version 2.1
G52-M6728XN
MS-6728 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard