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    K9AGM2 MS-7327 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-73271X6 i
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    , 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 Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii
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    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 of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: † The power cord or plug is damaged. †
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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-7327 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v
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    Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-4 Setup audio output to HDMI port 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 2-4 Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory
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    Optimized Defaults 3-22 BIOS Setting Password 3-22 Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installation for W indows 2000/XP A-2 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Sound Effect A-5 Mixer ...A-8 Audio I/O ...A-12 Microphone A-16 3D Audio Demo A-17 Information
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    Thank you for choosing the K9AGM2 Series (MS-7327 v1.X) Micro-AT X mainboard. The K9AGM2 Series mainboards are based on AMD® 690G/690V & SB600 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AM D® Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 processor, the K9AGM2 Series deliver a high performance
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - AMD® Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in SKT940 package - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and higter CPU (For the latest inform ation about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/
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    44M and 2.88Mbytes Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 HDMI port (optional) - 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 flexible audio jacks - 1 1394 port (optional) On-Board Pinheaders - 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 1394
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    FDD 1 JCI1 MS-7327 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: ke ybo ar d SYSFAN1 CP U FA N 1 Top : Parallel Port B ot to m : HDMI port VGA port AT X 1 IDE 1 To p: 1 39 4 Bottom: USB ports JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports JTV1 T: L in e- I n M:Line-Out B:Mic RT L8111 B T: R S - O
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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 * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-5
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Setup audio output to HDMI port Install ATI HDMI Audio Driver To install the ATI HDMI Audio driver follow these steps 1. Insert the application CD into the CDROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click ATI HDMI Audio Driver. 3. Click Next to install the
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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-7327 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-18 JTV1, p.2-16 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 CPU, p.2-3 DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 JCI1, p.2-13 FDD1, p.2-11 PCI Express slots, p.2-20 PCI Slots, p.2-21 J1394_1, p.2-17 SPDIN1, p.2-18 SPDOUT1, p.2-18 JCD1, p.2-13
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    Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64 processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 (940-pin) for easy CPU installation. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating
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    MS-7327 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 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 Plate Open Lever 90 degree 3. Look for
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    Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for Socket AM2 CPUs only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 4 GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr o du c t s /m ain bo ar d /m bd / pr o_ m bd _t r p_ lis t. ph p DDRII 240-pin,
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    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 slot. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 3. The plastic
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector 13 pin 12 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector JPW 1 is used to provide power to the CPU. JPW1 4 2 3 1 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V Important 1. Maker sure
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    capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. IEEE 1394 Port (optional) The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to 1394 devices. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The
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    MS-7327 Mainboard USB Connectors The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the
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    Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4,
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATAII interface ports. Each supports data rates of 300 MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. 7 SATA2 1 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 Pin
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    support chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU CPU fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 10 1 9 JAUD1 JAUD1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 AUD_MIC Front panel
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    : JUSB1, JUSB2 & JUSB3 The mainboard provides USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) The mainboard optionally provides a TV-Out connector for you to attach a TV-Out bracket that integrates HDTV-out. The TV-Out bracket offers two types of TV-Out connectors: S-Video and RCA Composite connectors. Select the appropriate one to connect
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    Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 The mainboard provides IEEE1394 pinheader that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional). 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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard SPDIF-Out / SPDIF-In Connector: SPDOUT1 / SPDIN1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. GND SPDIF OUT VCC SPDOUT1 GND SPDIF IN VCC SPDIN1 Connected to SPDOUT1 / SPDIN1 SPDIF
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    Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set
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    MS-7327 for graphics controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the ex pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS
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    Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rate of 133 MBps. 32-bit PCI Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of
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    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 You want to change the default settings for customized features. 3-1
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    MS-7327 after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format: A7327AMS V1.0 050506 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, A = ATi and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS
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    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 the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from
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    MS-7327 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for 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 change the values in the chipset
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    BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. BIOS Setup 3-5
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date aster/ Slave, (Third/ Fourth IDE Master/ Slave => for SATA devices) Press to enter the sub-menu, and the
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    BIOS Setup Device/ Vender/ Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/SATA connector. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable 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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. CPU Infromation/ BIOS Version/ M emory Information These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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    Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available
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    MS-7327 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating
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    the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. VGA Share Memory Size The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. 3-11
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Surround View SurroundView Technology that allows you to add an ATI external graphics card to enable three separate displays. Display Device Select This item allows you to select the display device. TV NTSC/PAL Display Select This item allows you to select NTSC or PAL signal. 3-12
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    BIOS Setup USB 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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard OnChip SATA Type This item is used to define the SATA type. Before configure the RAID set, you have to choose the RAID for the SATA devices. I/O Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu: Parallel Port There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O
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    section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. 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]. ACPI Standby State This
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card
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    BIOS Setup power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Resume by PCIE Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system
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    speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. Primary Video Controller This setting specifies which graphic card is
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    > and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/ 6/7 for setting determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available DMA pool is determined by reading the NVRAM. If more DMAs must be removed from
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    MS-7327 Mainboard H/W Monitor Auto Disable PCI Clock This item is used to auto disable the PCI slots. W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard EMI problem, overclocked
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    pin number identical to the pin of the CPU fan you p ur c h as e. PC Health Status Press to enter the sub-menu and following screen appears. CPU/System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYSTEM FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3VCC, 5V, 12V, 3.3V SB These items display the current status of all of the monitored
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Load Optimized Defaults The option on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the Optimized values. The Optimized are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. W hen you select Load Optimized
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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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    audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 2000/XP For W indows® 2000, you must install W indows® 2000 Service Pack4 or later before installing the driver. For Windows® XP, you must install W indows® XP
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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-7327 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 the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the
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    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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users would go back to the default setting Enable / Disable To disable, you can temporarily stop the sound effect without losing the settings Load W henever you would like to use preload settings, simply click
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    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 It] Other than the
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    MS-7327 Mainboard 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.
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    will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files). You will find that the second
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    MS-7327 Mainboard 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 multistreamingplayback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output Mute You may choose to mute single
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    Front Lin in -Realtek HD Audio Input Mute 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. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important
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    MS-7327 Mainboard 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. 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'
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    MS-7327 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 another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents
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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-7327 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 select Acoustic Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from
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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-7327 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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    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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel 1 4 2 5 3 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel's Line Out connector and two speakers to the real-channel Line Out connector. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (
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    6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel 1 4 2 5 3 6 6-Channel Analog Audio Output 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
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    MS-7327 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 8-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 Line Out (Side Surround channels) Description: Connect
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    four SATAII 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 striping data across multiple drives. RAID 1 makes sure
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    MS-7280 Mainboard RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During SATA Type to "RAID" in BIOS (the path is : Intergrated Peripherals => IDE Devices Configuration => OnChip SATA Type) before configuting the RAID BIOS.
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    ATi 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-7280 Mainboard Define LD (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the Define LD Menu. 2. Press the arrow keys to
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    ATi SATA RAID • Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. • Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. • Cache Mode, W riteThru or W riteBack. 4. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which
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    MS-7280 Mainboard 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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    ATi SATA RAID Delete LD (Deleting RAID) 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
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    follow the instruction below to make an ATI SATA RAID driver for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the "Browse CD" on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents in the : for Windows XP driver CD \ATI\ATIDrv\SBDrv\RAID for Windows Vista driver CD \ChipSet\ATI\Packages
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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 ATI RAID Driver. 4. The driver
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MS-7327 (v1.X) Mainboard
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