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    P35D3 Platinum Series MS-7356 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-73561X3 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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    instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual -on card or service personnel: † The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. † The equipment has been exposed to moisture. † The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual
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    uip men t h as been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2 Shielded
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    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v
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    Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-4 Chapter
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    DOT (Dynamic OverClocking B-5 Clock ...B-6 Voltage ...B-7 FAN Speed ...B-8 Temperature ...B-9 User Profile ...B-10 Appendix C Intel ICH9R SATA RAID C-1 ICH9R Introduction C-2 BIOS Configuration C-3 Installing Driver ...C-9 Installing Software C-11 RAID Migration Instructions C-15 Degraded
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    Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the P35D3 Platinum Series (MS7356 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P35D3 Platinum Series mainboards are based on Intel® P35 & ICH9R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium/Celeron LGA775
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    visit http://global. m si. c om . t w / index. php?func =c puform ) Supported FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel® P35 chipset - South Bridge: Intel® ICH9R chipset Memory Support - DDR3 1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240pin / 1.5V) (For more information on compatible
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    panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers) - 6 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack (10/100/ x1 slots - 1 PCI Express x4 slot - 2 PCI slots - Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm) Mounting - 9 mounting holes 1-3
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    PCI 1 PCI 2 JAU D1 JCD_ IN1 JSLIC1 (optional) JSPDIF2 Intel P35 SYSFAN4 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 SATA4 SATA3 IC IHn9tRel SATA6 SATA5 JCASE1 B AT T + SATA7 SW1 IDE1 FDD1 SYSFAN3 J1394_ 1 JUSB3 JFP2 JFP1 JUSB2 JUSB1 ATX1 P35D3 Platinum Series (MS-7356 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4
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    Packing Checklist Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD Back IO Shield Power Cable SATA Cable IDE Cable Floppy Cable external SATA Cable (Optional) 1394 Bracket (Optional) User's Guide and Quick Guide ATX Extender (Optional) * The pictures are for reference only and may
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    , be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components. 2-1
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-11 JPW2, p.2-11 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN, SYSFAN5, p.2-16 p.2-16 Back Panel, p.2-12 SYSFAN1, p.2-16 SYSFAN2, p.2-16 PCI_E, p.2-23 JCOM1, p.2-20 PCI, p.2-23 DDR3, p.2-7 ATX1, p.2-11 SYSFAN4, p.2-16 JB1,JB2, p.2-21 JCASE1, p.2-16 IDE1, p.2-14 SATA3~7,
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    visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? func=cpuform Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking
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    the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. W rong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you install the CPU, always
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    Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction 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 alignment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visually inspect if
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    to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the h ook s . 12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted. locking switch Important 1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic
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    Setup 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 DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in SKYBLUE Dual-Channel: Channel A inSKYBLUE
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    clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Volt Notch Important - DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR/DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots. - In Dual-Channel mode, make sure
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    -S6 AA (Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZN) Size 512MB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB Memory Slot 1 2 3 4 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v DDR3 1066 Elpida Elpida Samsung Qimonda Qimonda Kingston Geil Elpida Qimonda Corsair Micron Model EBJ11UD8BAFA-AC-E (Elpida
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    MS-7356 Mainboard DDR3 1333 (Overclock) TwinMOS Qimonda Samsung Model 8HCBJU-ED (Elpida J5308BASE-DG-E) IMSH1GU13A1F1C-13G (Qimonda IDSH51-Q3A1F1C-13G) M378B2873CZ0-CG9 (K4B1G0846C-ZCF8) Size 512MB 1GB 1GB Memory Slot 1 2 3 4 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v 2-10
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    +3.3V 24 GND pin 13 pin 12 ATX 12V and 5V/12V Power Connectors: JPW1 / JPW2 The JPW 1 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. And the JPW 2 5V/12V power connector is used to provide power to the PCIEX16 graphics card. 5 1 8 4 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse USB Ports Keyboard LAN L-In RS-Out eSATA Port compatible devices. LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow Green / Orange LED Color Left Yellow Green Right Orange LED
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    Hardware Setup Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14
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    by ICH9R SATA7 supported by Marvell 88SE6111 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. VoIP Card Connector: JSLIC1 (Only for ALC888T) This connector connects to the VoIP card. Please refer to the instruction of the
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    power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on
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    Hardware Setup IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. 2 10 1 9 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 TPBCable power
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    MS-7356 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. JFP2 +8 7 Speaker + -2 1 Power LED JFP1 10 Power Switch + Power LED 2 9 +
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    allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2 1 10 9 JAUD1 PIN SIGNAL 1 MIC_L 2 GND line from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network No control Analog Port - Left channel Jack detection return
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 3 These connectors, 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. JUSB1~3 2 10 1 9 Pin
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    's function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of jumper. Hardware Overclock FSB Jumpers: JB1, JB2 (optional) You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the jumpers JB1 and JB2. Follow the instructions below to set the
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Button The motherboard provides the following button for you to set the computer's function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of button. Clear CMOS Button: SW1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
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    PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 4 slot supports up to 1.0 speed of the PCIE_4 slot in BIOS setup. Please refer to Chapter 3 BIOS Setup - Cell Menu - PCIEx4 Speed Controller. 2-23
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    MS-7356 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 Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
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    LED Status Indicators Hardware Setup LED11 LED12 LED13 LED14 LED15 LED16 LED1 LED2 LED10 LED9 LED8 LED7 LED6 LED5 LED4 LED3 Name Status LED1 Lights when system is power-on. LED2 Lights when system is on standby mode. LED11 Lights when PCI_E1 slot is functional. LED12 Lights when PCI_E2 slot is
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    Group3 Group2 Group1 Early Chipset Initialization Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 MemoryDetection Test Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting. Group4
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    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 You want to change the default
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and
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    and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup return to the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any
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    MS-7356 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use 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.
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    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 Saving
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    Mainboard date> . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from can be keyed by numeric function keys. year The year can be adjusted by users. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system time that
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    BIOS Setup Device / Vender / Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the 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 IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. Floppy A This item allows
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    MS-7356 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8
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    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 attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you'll need to disable this Flash
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    the f unction, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Execute Bit Support Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes the processor to older operating systems. Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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    BIOS Setup HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the
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    This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. Oc-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID Mode This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices. AHCI Devices Group
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    Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context. [S3] The S3 will be used to restore the system when a "wake up"
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    ] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS 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 VGA driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the VGA driver of the card does not support the
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Resume From S3 By PS/2 M ouse This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected. Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen set to [Enabled],
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    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. Primary Graphic's Adapter This setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer
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    Mainboard to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the IRQs must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning will interrupt itself and perform the service required by the I/O device. 3-18
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    Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which This item allows users to select how percentage of minimum speed limit for the CPU f an . SYS FAN1/2 Control This item allows users to select how
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. D.O.T Control This item allows users to select either/both of CPU and PCIE to be controlled
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    manually, you also need to disable the Dynamic OverClocking first. Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD Setting to [Enabled] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. DRAM CAS# Latency W hen the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD
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    BIOS Read-only. PCIEx4 Speed Controller This item will allow you to select the PCIEx4 speed. FSB and chipset. Read-only. Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard's clock generator If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal overclocking because even a slight jitter can
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Important 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation. 3. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because
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    CPU Speed = CPU Frequency * CPU Ratio 2. This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your peripherals and components the reboot actions. 2. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is failed and restore the default settings automatically.
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    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. The Fail-Safe Defaults are 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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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio The Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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. A-1
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    2000/XP/Vista 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 Service Pack1 or later before installing the driver. The following illustrations are based on W indows® XP environment and could look
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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-7356 Mainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel. Double click a A-4
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    settings "Stone Corridor", "Bathroom", "Sewer pipe", "Arena" and "Audio Corridor" for quick enjoyment. You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to save as an new one by
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by would like to use preload settings, simply click this, the whole list will be shown for your selection. Delete To delete the pre-saved settings which are created
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    enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons "Pop" "Live" "Club" & "Rock" shown on the page, to pull down the arrow in "Others", you will find more optimized settings available to you. Karaoke Mode Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music you usually play, Karaoke mode
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear panel. The Realtek HD Audio front output item will appear 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
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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
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    MS-7356 Mainboard 3. Playback control Tool Mute Playback device This function is control items to be displayed. - Advanced controls - Enable playback multi-streaming W ith this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still
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    4. Recording control Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, 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
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    MS-7356 Mainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio Speaker Output Speaker Configuration: 1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack. 2. Dialogue "connected device" will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you have plugged in. - If the
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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
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    MS-7356 Mainboard S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file Audio. Output Source Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3,.midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out. S/PDIF-in to S/PDIF -out pass though mode: The data from S/PDIF-In
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    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-7356 Mainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the might also be recorded into your microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend will hear his/her own voice again. W ith AEC(Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at your side, your friend can
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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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    -7356 Mainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, it on and an icon will show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories dialogue box will appear which provides several multimedia
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T 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
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    MS-7356 Mainboard n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 4-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 No function 6 No function a A-20
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    Realtek ALC888/ALC888T Audio n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 6-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 No function A-21
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    MS-7356 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) 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 A-22
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    , helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card in windows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. Before you install the Dual CoreCenter, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron
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    Center Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Dual Core Center), it will have an icon in the system tray, a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your "Start
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    V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 or V060 graphics card can activate the full function of this utility. If you install a graphics card of other brand, only hardware status of the MSI mainboard would be available. Introduction: Click each button appearing above to
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    of MB and graphics card. User Profile In this sub-menu, you can set the values of clock, voltage and fan speed by your need and save them in a profile. You can save 3 profiles for further use. Important Click on the icon , the clock, voltage, fan, and temperature buttons will appear beside the
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    or staying in low loading balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only when users' PC runs huge amount of data, like 3D games or video process, and the motherboard/ graphicd card need to be boosted up to enhance the
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    mainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card) of your system. And you can select desired value for overclocking. There will be several items for you to select for overclocking the button is lit up with red color will be shown. Important In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the
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    system, and you can select desired value for overclocking. It will show several items to select for overclocking after you click the button. You can the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown. Important In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to
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    MS-7356 Mainboard FAN Speed In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan button is lit up with red color will be shown. Important 1. When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the "CPU Smart FAN Target" item in the BIOS. 2. In the user profile, clicking the Save button can
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    Dual Core Center Temperature In the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system. On the underside, it shows the graphs of the temperatures. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown. B-9
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    MS-7356 Mainboard User Profile In the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profile bar, and the next screen will appear. Here you can define the clock/ fan speed/ voltage by your need, click the button to choose a value quickly, or click the plus / minus
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    W hen the system temperature exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message and shut down the system. Use the the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message. After setting all values you need, you can change the user profile name in the box then
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    Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Appendix C Intel ICH9R SATA RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms The ICH9R RAID solution supports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring), RAID level 5 (striping with parity) and RAID level 10 (striping and
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    most outstanding features are: 1. Supports 300MB/s transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command. Intel® ICH9R offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and
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    should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the "Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA" status screen
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    MS-7356 Mainboard After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: (1) Create RAID Volume 1. Select option 1 "Create RAID Volume" and press key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the
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P35D3 Platinum Series
MS-7356 (v1.X) Mainboard
G52-73561X3