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K9A2 CF Series MS-7388 (v1.X) Mainboard i
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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
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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this . 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: † The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
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if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, limits. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7388 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B SATA RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2
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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9A2 CF Series (MS-7388 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9A2 CF Series mainboards are based on AMD® 790X & SB600 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series in Socket
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MS-7388 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series processors in AM2/ AM2+ package - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control (For the latest information about CPU, please visit ht t p: / / g loba l. ms i . c om. t w / i ndex . php?f unc
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Getting Started RAID - SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 1394 port (optional) - 1 COM port - 1 LAN jack - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 eSATA port (optional) - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 1394
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MS-7388 Mainboard Mainboard Layout ATXPWR 1 Top : m ouse Bottom: keyboard Top : USB Ports Bottom: 1394 port (optional) COM port JP W 1 CP U FA N1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB p o rt s ESATA Port (o p t i on T + JB AT 1 SYSFAN2 JTPM JUSB2 JFP1 JFP2 K9A2 CF Series (MS-7388 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
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Packing Checklist Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable Power Cable Standard Cable for IDE Devices Back IO Shield User's Guide Cross Fire Video Link Cable (optional) * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the
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MS-7388 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-8 DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 CPU, p.2-3 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-16 ATXPWR1, p.2-8 SATA1~4, p.2-12 IDE1, p.2-11 PCI Express slots, p.2-19 PCI Slots, p.2-22 JTPM, p.2-14 JBAT1, p.2-18 SYSFAN2, p.2-13 JFP2, p.2-
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information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index. php?func=cpuform Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your
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MS-7388 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+ 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Sliding the plate Open the lever
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your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Important 1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you
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MS-7388 Mainboard Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules In Dual-Channel mode
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Hardware Setup 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.
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MS-7388 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 This connector 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This power connector JPW 1 is used to provide power to the CPU. 34 JPW1 12 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V pin 13 pin 12 Important 1.
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16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector. USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area
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MS-7388 Mainboard eSATA Port (optional) The eSATA port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive. Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices.
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1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. IDE1 Important If you install jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11
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MS-7388 Mainboard Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA
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OR +1 2V GND SYSFAN1 SE NS OR GND +1 2V SYSFAN2 Important 1. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Dual Core Center utility that will automatically control the
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MS-7388 Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide ) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 Pin
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Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 9 1 10 2 JUSB1/2/3 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC
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MS-7388 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. PIN Reset HDD Switch LED 1 +- -+ 2 JFP1 9 10 1 3 2 4 -+ 5 Power Power
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Hardware Setup IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. 9 1 10 2 J1394_1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 TPA+ 2 3 Ground 4 5 TPB+ 6 7 Cable power 8 9 Key (no pin) 10 SIGNAL TPAGround
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MS-7388 Mainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system
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Express interface expansion card. Mazarine PCI Express x16 Slot (PCI_EX1) supports up to PCI Express 2.0x16 speed PCI Express x1 Slot Blue PCI Express x 16 Slot (PCI_EX2) supports up to PCI Express 2.0x8 speed Important The mainboard supports CrossFire technology with two PCI Express x16 slots. 2-19
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MS-7388 Mainboard ATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) Technology ATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) technology is card is Installed on the mazarine PCIE x16 slot (PCI_EX1); 4. Only Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows® XP Profes -sional x64 Edition & Windows® Vista support the CrossFire function. 2-20
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following aspect appears in Catalyst™ Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu. Important A CrossFireX™ system has four possible display modes: • SuperTiling • Scissor Mode • Alternate Frame Rendering • Super Anti-aliasing. for more details, please consult the graphics card
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MS-7388 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request
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Chapter 3 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 booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ²
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MS-7388 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On as I = Intel, N = nVidia, A = AMD and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 083007 refers to the date this BIOS was released. 3-2
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you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-M enu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
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MS-7388 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system menu to specify your settings for power management. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. Cell Menu Use this menu
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BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without
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MS-7388 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
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or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. DM and the following screen appears. CPU Infromation/ BIOS Version/ M emory Information These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory
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MS-7388 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at
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(Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling your operating system. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: C1E Support W hen the C1E Support (Enhanced Halt
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MS-7388 Mainboard 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the first boot boot device. TPM Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: TCG/TPM SUPPORT This field is used to enable or disable TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Execute TPM Command This field is used
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Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. LAN
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MS-7388 Mainboard On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu: PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID Mode
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This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 2000/ XP , you can choose to enter is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- tains all system context. [S3] The S3
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MS-7388 Mainboard Suspend Time Out (Minute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be to enter the sub-menu: Resume From S3 By USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to
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BIOS Setup Resume By PCI-E Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. 3-15
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MS-7388 Mainboard 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
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this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, when the operating system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the service required by the I/O device. 3-17
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MS-7388 Mainboard H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature for cooling down automaticlly . PC Health Status CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1/ SYS FAN2 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 5V SB These items display the current status of all of the monitored
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the MSITM's newly developed Dual CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU and PCIE while running programs, and to adjust the best frequency automatically. W hen the motherboard detects system is running programs, it will speed up automatically to make the program run
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MS-7388 Mainboard AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n' Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Important To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: 1.
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items dispaly the power status of CPU, Memory, FSB and chipset. Read-only. Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if
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MS-7388 Mainboard Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default
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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 six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the
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Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels.
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MS-7388 Mainboard 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
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Realtek ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Click here Select this option Click here A-3
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MS-7388 Mainboard 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
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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
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MS-7388 Mainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging
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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 equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use
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MS-7388 Mainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear after you pluging the speakers into the jacks on the front panel. 2. Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may play different audio sources simultaneously and
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Realtek ALC888 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
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MS-7388 Mainboard 3. Playback control Tool Mute Playback device This function is to - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. - Advanced controls - Enable playback multi-streaming W ith this function, you will be able to have
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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. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important ALC888 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simultaneously, frees you from
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MS-7388 Mainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired jack changed to the one that is same as your device. - If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack. A-12
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Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Realtek ALC888 Audio 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
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MS-7388 Mainboard 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
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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
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MS-7388 Mainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or
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Realtek ALC888 Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like. A-17
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MS-7388 Mainboard 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
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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 Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1 4
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MS-7388 Mainboard n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 No function 6 No function A-20
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Realtek ALC888 Audio n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 No function A-21
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MS-7388 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only. A-22
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south bridge SB600 integrate SATA host controller that supports four SATA ports and RAID function for performance and reliability. SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 0+1 (Striping & Mirroring). RAID 0 greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently
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MS-7388 Mainboard RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter the FastBuild utility. Important Be sure
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SATA RAID View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter. B-3
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MS-7388 Mainboard Define LD (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets
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[Ctrl+Y] to save the configuration. 5. A message will show up on the bottom, press any key to save the configuration or press [Ctrl-Y] to allocate the RAID capacity manually. Important 1. The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. 2. If you allocate the first LD capacity
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MS-7388 Mainboard 6. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below. Press ESC key to the main screen. 7. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message "System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure?" will display, answer "Y" to exit it and the system will reboot. B-6
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) 1. Select "Delete LD" on the main screen. 2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press "Del" or "Alt+D" delete the RAID set. 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press "Ctrl+Y" to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it. Press "Ctrl+Y" to complete the deletion. B-7
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MS-7388 Mainboard Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) 1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the W indows CD, and the W indows XP Setup program starts. 2. Press F6 and wait for the W indows Setup screen to appear. Important Please follow the instruction below to make a
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SATA RAID Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on ATI System Driver. The ATI System Driver includes RAID Driver. 4. The driver will

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