MSI P6NGM-L User Guide
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P6NGM series MS-7366 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-73661X1 i - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 2
Support 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 3
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this . 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: † The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 4
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-7366 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 5
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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 1-5 Chapter - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 9
Introduction ...B-2 RAID Configuration B-3 Installing Driver ...B-7 NVIDIA IDE Drive/ RAID Utility Installation B-9 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-12 Appendix C Dual Core Center C-1 Activating Dual Core Center C-2 Main ...C-3 DOT (Dynamic OverClocking C-5 Clock ...C-6 Voltage ...C-7 FAN - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 10
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Started Thank you for choosing the P6NGM Series (MS-7366 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The P6NGM Series mainboards are based on GeForce® MCP73U/PV/V chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 LGA775 processor, the P6NGM Series deliver a high performance and - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 12
MS-7366 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Supports Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron processors in the LGA775 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/cpusupport.htm) Supported FSB - Supports FSB up to 1333 MHz (for 73U/PV - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 13
- 1 DVI port (optional) - 1 IEEE1394 port (optional) - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders (for 73U/PV) - 2 - 1 PCI Express x16 slot - 1 PCI Express x1 slot - 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - M-ATX (24.4cm X 22.0cm) - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 14
JUSB1 PCI _E2 PCI 1 Jmicron JMB381 ( opt i on al) SYSFAN1 PCI 2 B AT T + J1 JUSB2 JSP1 JU SB3( op tio nal) J1394_1(optional) JFP1 JFP2 JCOM1 P6NGM Series (MS-7366 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 S ATA 4 SATA 2 S ATA 1 JT PM1 (optional) SATA3 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 15
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 16
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. W hile doing the installation, - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 17
MS-7366 Mainboard Quick Components Guide PWR1, p.2-8 CPU, p.2-3 DIMM Slots, p.2-7 CPUFAN, p.2-12 FDD1, p.2-12 Back Panel, p.2-9 PCIE, p.2-19 PCI, p.2-19 JCD1, p.2-13 JAUD1, p.2-15 JCI1, p.2-13 PWR2, p.2-8 IDE1, p.2-11 SYSFAN1, p.2-12 SATA1~4, p.2-12 JTPM1, p.2-17 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 J1394_1, - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 18
mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 in LGA 775 package. 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://global.msi - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 19
MS-7366 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 20
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 the - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 21
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 cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 22
Hardware 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 DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 23
MS-7366 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2 This connector allows pin 13 pin 12 ATX 12V Power Connector: PWR1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. PWR1 42 31 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V Important 1. Make sure that - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 24
VGA Port 1394 Port (optional) LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard HDMI video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.) 1394 Port (optional) - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 25
MS-7366 Mainboard LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Activity Indicator Link Indicator LED Color Left Orange Green Right Orange LED State Condition Off LAN link is not established. On (steady state) LAN - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 26
1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. IDE1 Important If you install jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 27
MS-7366 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire Important 1. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. Fan cooler set - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 28
will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. CINTRU 1 GND 2 JCI1 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (2pin, 3pin optional) This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 29
MS-7366 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. Reset HDD Switch LED +- -+ JFP1 9 10 1 2 -+ Power Power Switch LED Speaker - - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 30
front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 2 1 10 9 PIN SIGNAL 1 MIC_L 2 GND 3 MIC_R sense line from the High Definition Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network No control Analog Port - Left channel Jack detection return from - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 31
MS-7366 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3(optional) This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. JUSB1/2/3 2 10 1 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 32
Setup TPM Module connector: JTPM1(optional) This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 14 13 JTPM 1 21 Pin Signal Description 1 LCLK LPC clock 3 LRST# LPC reset 5 LAD0 LPC address - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 33
MS-7366 Mainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: J1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 34
Slot 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 Important When adding or removing expansion cards - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 35
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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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 37
MS-7366 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST ( Alt>, and keys. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 38
BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the sub-menu. If you want to 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 menu by simply pressing . The - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 39
MS-7366 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. H/W Monitor This overclocking. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 40
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 41
MS-7366 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some The format is . 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 1 to 31 can be keyed by - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 42
BIOS Setup Device/Vendor/Size/LBA Mode/Block Model/ 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 disabled. DM A M ode Select HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connector on the mainboard. 3-7 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 43
MS-7366 Mainboard Floppy A This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 44
time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immediately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 45
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 46
BIOS Setup 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 onboard LAN controller. LAN - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 47
MS-7366 Mainboard On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID Mode This item is used to enable/disable the - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 48
functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- tains all system context. [S3] The S3 sleep mode is - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 49
MS-7366 Mainboard Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume by Onboard LAN W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 50
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 51
MS-7366 Mainboard IRQ Resource Setup Press IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs interrupt itself and perform the service required by the I/O device. 3-16 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 52
H/W Monitor BIOS Setup Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 53
MS-7366 Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU/ FSB/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 54
BIOS Setup tCL (CAS Latency) W hen the Memory Timings sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable.This controls when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. tRAS W hen the Memory Timings sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 55
MS-7366 Mainboard Adjust PCI-E Frequency This field allows you to select the PCIE DDR speed. Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values ( may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Important 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 56
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 values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. W hen you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 57
MS-7366 Mainboard 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 58
Realtek ALC888 Audio 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. A-1 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 59
MS-7366 Mainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 60
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 61
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 62
Realtek ALC888 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 63
MS-7366 Mainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 64
Realtek ALC888 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 65
MS-7366 Mainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and you pluging the speakers into the jacks on the front panel. 2. Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may play different audio sources simultaneously and - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 66
Realtek ALC888 Audio W hen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 67
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 68
volume control items to be displayed. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important ALC888 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simultaneously, frees you from mixing efforts. At any given period, you may choose 1 of the following 4 channels to record. A-11 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 69
MS-7366 Mainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi 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 A-12 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 70
Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Realtek ALC888 Audio Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC'97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 71
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 72
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 73
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 74
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 75
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 76
Realtek ALC888 Audio Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 77
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 78
Realtek ALC888 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 79
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 80
Appendix B nVidia RAID nVidia RAID NVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology-which is used by the world's leading businesses-to the common PC desktop. This technology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to offer data protection. For all levels, - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 81
MS-7366 Mainboard Introduction System Requirement Operating System Support NVRAID supports the following operating systems: W indows XP, W indows Vista RAID Arrays NVRAID supports the following types of RAID arrays described in this section: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 82
has the RAID driver to copy and install the nForce RAID software. (Check p.B-7 for details.) 4. Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks. Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS Be sure to RAID Utility --- Define a New Array window will appear. The default RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 83
MS-7366 Mainboard Understanding the "Define a New Array" Window Use the Define a New Array window to • Select the RAID master/slave status of each hard disk is given in the Loc (location) columns of the Free Disks and Array Disks lists. In the example above, 1.0.M means the hard drive is attached - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 84
nVidia RAID Using the Define a New Array Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to KB]. • Assigning the Disks The disks that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Free Disks block. These are the drives that are available for use as RAID array disks. To - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 85
MS-7366 Mainboard Completing the RAID BIOS drives. The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you window and then press Ctrl+X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load NVRAID drivers - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 86
the installation of the drivers while installing W indows XP / 2000. 1. W hen you start installing Windows XP and older operating , CD/DVD or USB. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "NVIDIA RAID Driver" for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 87
MS-7366 Mainboard 10.Press Enter to continue with W indows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy. 11. Follow the instructions on how to install W indows XP. After - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 88
Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) The existing W indows IDE Parallel ATA driver (as well as the Serial ATA driver if you do not install the NVIDIA IDE driver, NVIDIA MediaShield will not be enabled. 3. Click Next and then follow the instructions. 4. After the installation is completed - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 89
MS-7366 Mainboard Initializing and Using the Disk Array The RAID array is now ready to be initialized ). The Initialize and Convert Disk W izards appears. 3. Click Next. The Select Disks to Initialize window appears. The disks listed depend on how many arrays you have configured. 4. Click Next. The - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 90
want to make the array a dynamic disk, then click Next. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk W izard window appears. 6. Click Finish. The "Computer Management" window appears. The actual disks listed will depend on your system, and the unallocated partition is the total combined storage of - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 91
MS-7366 Mainboard Using the NVMediaShield Software Accessing the Storage Page To access the NVIDIA Control Panel Storage page: 1. Right-click NVIDIA Control Panel - Select a Category page appears. Other icons may be present, such as Display, 3D Settings, and Video & Television. 2. Click Storage. B-12 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 92
an Array • View Storage Information Create an Array This option is available only if there are free disks that are RAID-enabled. Click Create array to start the Create Array W izard and then follow the instructions. You can press F1 to access the online help that walks you through the W izard with - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 93
MS-7366 Mainboard instructions. You can press F1 to access the online help that walks you through the W izard with step-by-step instructions. Designate a Spare Disk About Spare Disks You can designate a hard drive to be used as a spare drive for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1 or RAID 5 array2. The spare - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 94
that walks you through the W izard with step-by-step instructions. Migrate an Array In a traditional RAID environment, when a to 1 Migrating to an Array Larger Than 2 TB Your disks must be partitioned using the GUID partition table (GPT) if you plan to migrate to an array with greater than 2 TB - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 95
MS-7366 Mainboard Specific Morphing Requirements The following table lists the disk 2 x (n -1) ; where m is an even number of disks. m >= n Instructions Click Migrate array to start the Migrate Array W izard and then follow instructions. You can press F1 to access the online help that walks you - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 96
are configured for each RAID array in your system - W hich drives are designated as free disks - Information about each drive, such as size and model • You can also of links in the Related tasks section of the side menu. Instructions Click View Storage Configuration to open the associated page. The - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 97
MS-7366 Mainboard B-18 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 98
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 99
MS-7366 Mainboard Activating Dual Core 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 100
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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 101
MS-7366 Mainboard 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 P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 102
hen the CPU/ GPU is temporarily suspending 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 103
MS-7366 Mainboard 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 overclocking after you - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 104
see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU I voltage... etc.) of your 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 click the plus sign button to increase the voltage, or click the minus - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 105
MS-7366 Mainboard FAN Speed In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan 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 save the changes to - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 106
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. C-9 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 107
MS-7366 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 - MSI P6NGM-L | User Guide - Page 108
Dual Core Center Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. 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 draw bar to set the minimal fan speed. When the fan speed is lower than the threshold you
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P6NGM series
MS-7366 (v1.X) Mainboard
G52-73661X1