MSI 785GT User Guide

MSI 785GT Manual

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    785GT-E63/ 780GT-E63 series MS-7551 (v1.x) Mainboard  G52-75511X4
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    user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service
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    MS-7551 Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this shock. ■ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is damaged. ◯ Liquid has penetrated
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, . VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7551 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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    MS-7551 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au
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    a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Uni recogida de estos residuos. NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat.... De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU
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    MS-7551 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği ( sběrnách. MAGYAR Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az
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    ii Revision History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Switch 2-17 Button 2-18 Slots 2-19 LED Status Indicators 2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering
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    MS-7551 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B SB750 RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2 Appendix C Dual Core Center C-1 Activating Dual Core Center C-2 Main C-3 DOT (Dynamic OverClocking C-5 Clock C-6
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    Thank you for choosing the 785GT-E63/ 780GT-E63 Series (MS-7551 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The 785GT-E63/ 780GT-E63 Series mainboards are based on AMD® 785G/ 780G & SB750/ SB710 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® processor in AM2+/AM3 package processor, the 785GTE63
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    64 FX/ X2 and Sempron in the AM2+ package ■ AMD® processors in AM3 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=cpuform2) Hyper Transport ■ Supports Hyper Transport(HT) 3.0 Technology Chipset ■ North bridge: AMD® 785G/ 780G ■ South bridge: AMD® SB750
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    connector - 1 Serial port connector - 1 Easy OC Switch - 1 Power button - 1 Clear CMOS button - 1 Reset button Slots ■ 1 PCI Express x16 slot ■ 1 PCI Express x1 slot ■ 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ ATX (30.48cm X 23.00cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes MS-7551 1-3
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    Switch SYSFAN2 AMD 785G/ 780G SOCKET AM2 SYSFAN1 JCI1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 JAUD1 JCD1 JSP1 AMD SB750/ SB710 BATT + JTPM1 (optional) FDD 1 JCOM1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 RESET Clr CMOS IDE 1 SATA1 SATA4_5 SATA2_3 JFP1 JFP2 785GT-E63/ 780GT-E63 Series (MS-7551 v1.X) Mainboard
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    Packing Checklist MS-7551 MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) 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. * If
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    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 components will not
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide Easy OC Switch, p.2-17 CPUFAN, p.2-13 JPWR1, p.2-8 CPU, p.2-3 DDR2, p.2-6 Back Panel, p.2-9 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 JPWR2, p.2-8 SYSFAN2, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-13 PCIE, p.2-19 PCI, p.2-19 IDE1, p.2-11 RESET Clr CMOS SATA1~5, p.2-12 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-12 JTPM1, p.2-
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    MS-7551 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi support to AM2+/AM3
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    cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Look for permanent damages to your mainboard. 4. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the
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    MS-7551 5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 6. Then press down the other end of the
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the
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    MS-7551 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides. Important
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power
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    VGA Port MS-7551 Optical S/PDIF is properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.) ▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-
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    ▍ Hardware Setup ▶ USB Ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate between audio effects according to the color of audio
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    MS-7551 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Fl opMpySDI separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11
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    connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. PowPoewr LeEr DSwi2tc.h+41.0-6..N+8o.-Pin JFP1 1.+3.-5.-7.H+9D.RDReLseEesDrevteSdwitch SpeakeBr2uz.z-e4r.+6.-8.+ JFP2 1.G3.rSo5uu.Psn7opd.NweonedrPLLinEEDD 2-12
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    MS-7551 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is
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    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 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2.G4r.oP6uR.Mn8Ed.1INSC0Eo.DHNPeeCitnaeEdc#tPiohnone Detection 1.M3.IMC5
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    MS-7551 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect refer to the T2P.34MV.36Ss..3teS8aVce.n15uPrd0iVraob1.iNlwtyP2yI1o.eRopG4prwoPQ.rwlGeioanreurtofrnoudrnmd manual for more details and usages. 1.L3P.L5CP.LCC7P.loLRC9cP.eLka1CsPd1e1ad
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. 2.S4I.ND6T.DR8S1.C0RT.NSo Pin 1.D3.CS5DO.G7Ur.RTo9uT.RnSdI 2-16
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    MS-7551 Switch Overclock FSB Switch: Easy OC Switch You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch. Follow the instructions below to set the FSB. Default Increase 10% speed of FSB Increase 15% speed of FSB Increase 20% speed of FSB Important • Make sure
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    section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of button. Clear CMOS Button: CLR_CMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external on or turn-off the system. Reset Button: RESET1 This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to
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    MS-7551 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI
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    ▍ Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators APS LEDs RESET Clr CMOS APS LEDs These APS (Active Phase Switching) LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. : ON, : OFF 4 of the LEDs will light blue when CPU is in 4 phase power mode. 1 of the LEDs will
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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: ■ An error message appears
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    wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better
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    MS-7551 Control Keys Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or
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    Setup 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. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals
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    MS-7551 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the
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    day> . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can ▶ IDE Primary Master/ Slave , SATA1~5 & E-SATA Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. 3-6
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    MS-7551 ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. ▶ LBA/Large Mode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports Press to enter the sub-menu, and the
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    this item and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and it will alarm 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
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    MS-7551 used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out the item to higher values. ▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ SVM Support This item allows you to enable/disable the AMD SVM
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    to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ --- Boot Device These items allow you to arrange the order that the BIOS above devices. ▶ Trusted Computing Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ TCG/TPM SUPPORT Setting the option to [Yes] enables
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    Peripherals MS-7551 ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used
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    ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ RAID Mode This item allows you to configure RAID mode for onboard SATA devices. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port. 3-12
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    MS-7551 Important S3-related functions described in this 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
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    State] Restores the system to the status before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS
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    H/W Monitor MS-7551 ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [
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    ▍ BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ LED Power Control This item is used to enable/ disable the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-16
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    MS-7551 BIOS Setting 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. You will be prompted to confirm the
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    ▍ BIOS Setup 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. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This
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    MS-7551 ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu, it shows the BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. Under Cell Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet, and set this item to "Enabled". • Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power Options]. Enter
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    ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Information Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu displays the information of installed memory. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This
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    MS-7551 ▶ Adjusted HT Link Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only. so that the spikes of 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 you are plagued by EMI,
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    ▍ BIOS Setup Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make of more than 10 seconds among the reboot actions. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is failed and restore the default settings
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    M-Flash MS-7551 == BIOS Update or Load BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash funcion allows you to flash BIOS from USB drive/ storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). [Disabled] Disable M-
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    may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process. ▶ Load BIOS source file from When the M-Flash function as sets to [USB Drive] or [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Using this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. 3-24
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    MS-7551 == Backup BIOS to USB drive == The following fields are used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it to USB drive/ storage drive. ▶ Save File to Selected Device Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only
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    vendor for stable system performance. When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting
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    Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio 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-Out-Right channels. A-A-1
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    procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows® XP For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver. The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly
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    3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. MS-7551 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Click here Select this option Click here Click here A-3
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    ▍ Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Double click A-4
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    a sound effect you like from the Environment list. MS-7551 Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound an new one by using the "Load EQ Setting" and "Save Preset" button, click "Reset EQ Setting" button to use the default value, or click "Delete EQ Setting" button to remove
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    preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save The settings are saved permanently for future use Reset 10 bands of equalizer would go back to the default setting Enable / Disable To disable, you can temporarily stop the sound effect without
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    MS-7551 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
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    Audio front output item will appear after you pluging the speakers into the jacks on the front panel. ■ Multi-Stream Function Realtek audio supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the
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    MS-7551 When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows 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
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ 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 multistreaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output Mute You may choose to mute single or
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    ■ Recording control MS-7551 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
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    to find the icon beside the 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. MS-7551 Disable front panel jack detection (optional) Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel. Please check if front jacks on your system are
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    ▍ Realtek Audio S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the
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    MS-7551 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.
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    ▍ Realtek Audio 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 Cancellation to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from
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    MS-7551 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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    ▍ Realtek Audio 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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    MS-7551 Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ 4-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 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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    ■ 6-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output MS-7551 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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    and Subwoofer channel) 6] Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 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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    Appendix B SB750 RAID The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. SB750 SATA RAID (SATA1~6) provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity). RAID 0 greatly
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    bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter FastBuild utility. Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the Fastbuild Utility. The FastBuild menu screen will appear. The Main Menu is used to
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    MS-7551 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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    of the system 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 highlight an logical drive number you want to define and press
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    MS-7551 ■ Initialize drives. ■ Cache Mode, WriteThru or WriteBack. 4. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to or press [Ctrl-Y] to allocate the RAID capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected
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    ▍ SB750 RAID 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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    MS-7551 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
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    , press the "S" key to select "Specify Additional Device". Note: for Windows Vista, you can copy the files to a medium (floppy/ CD/ DVD or USB) Important Please follow the instruction below to make a SATA RAID driver for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. • Click the "Browse CD
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    MS-7551 Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4.
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    spent much research and efforts to develop, 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
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    Core Center Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup disk 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
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    MS-7551 Main Before using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI 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
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 98
    ▍ Dual Core Center AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool MSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settings had been set to optimal values to reach better performance in each environment. Click the button
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 99
    MS-7551 DOT (Dynamic OverClocking) Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included in the MSI newly developed Dual CoreCenter Technology. It is designed to detect the loading of CPU/ GPU while running programs, and to over-clock automatically. When the motherboard
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 100
    ▍ Dual Core Center Clock In the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock of 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 over- clocking after you
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 101
    MS-7551 Voltage In the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU voltage... etc.) of your system, and you can select desired
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 102
    which the button is lit up with red color will be shown. Important • When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the CPU Smart FAN Target item in the BIOS. • In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to it. In the default profile
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 103
    MS-7551 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. C-9
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 104
    ▍ Dual Core Center 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 but- ton to choose a value quickly, or click the plus decrease the
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 105
    MS-7551 Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperature exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning
  • MSI 785GT | User Guide - Page 106
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