945GM5/ 945GCM5/ 945GZM5 Series MS-7267 (V4.
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Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................... ii Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii Revision History ............................................................................................................... ii Technical Support .......................................................................................
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-20 PCI Express Slots ...................................................................................... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-20 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................................... 2-21 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ...........................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for c hoosing the 945G M 5/ 945G CM 5/ 945GZM5 Series (MS-7267 v4.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The 945GM5/ 945GCM5/ 945GZM5 Series mainboard is based on Intel® 945G/ 945GC/ 945GZ and Intel® ICH7 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 Series LGA775 processor, the 945GM5/ 945GCM5/ 945GZM5 Series mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
M S-7267 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Intel ® Core 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron Series processors in the LGA775 package. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.
Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port. - 1 serial port - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 VGA port - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack - 6 audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders - 1 COM2 pinheader - 1 case intrusion pinheader - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 SPDIF-out pinheader (for HDMI Graphic card only) Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot(for 945GM5/ 945GCM5 series only) - 1 PCI Express x1 slot - 2 PCI slots (Support 3.
M S-7267 M ainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port DIMM2 DIMM1 CPUFA N1 Bottom: COM portA VGA port IDE 1 PWRCONN1 USB ports JCOM1 Intel 945G/ GC/ GZ Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports JCI2 I/O Chip ATX1 SYSFAN1 PCI_E1 (For 945GM5/ 945GCMG series only) BATT + PCI _E2 PCI2 SATA2 LAN Chip SATA3 PW RFAN1 SATA1 SATA4 T: Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out JBAT1 JAUD1 CD_IN1 J SPD1 FDD 2 JUSB2 J USB1 945GM5/ 945GCM5/ 945GZM5 (MS-7267
Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable (optional) Standard Cable for Power Cable IDE Devices (optional) Back IO Shield User’s Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
M S-7267 M ainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation. In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds.
Getting Started Left-wing: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button next to each item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the changes. Then you can click “Save” to save the values you just configured. Also you may click “Auto” to start testing the maximum CPU overclocking value.
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer c om ponen ts . S tatic elec tric ity m ay damage the components.
M S-7267 M ainboard Quick Components Guide PWRCONN1, p.2-9 DIMM1/2, p.2-7 JCI2, p2-14 ATX1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 JCOM1, p.2-18 CPUFAN1, p2-14 Back Panel, p.2-10 I DE 1 , p.2-12 PCIE_X16, p.2-20 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 PWRFAN1, p.2-14 PCI 1~3, p.2-21 SATA1~4, p.2-13 JFP1/JFP2, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-16 CD_IN1, p.2-15 JSPD1, p.2-16 2-2 FD D 2 , p.2-12 JUSB1/2, p.2-17 JBAT1, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 series processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Important 1.
M S-7267 M ainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/ cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly.
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 ins pect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
M S-7267 M ainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the c ooler u nti l i ts f ou r c lip s g et wedged int o t he holes of t he mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 12.
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DIMMs and supports dual-channel technology up to 2GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules Dual-Channel mode can enhance the performance of the system.
M S-7267 M ainboard Installing DDR2 Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 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 supply firmly into the connector. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like.
M S-7267 M ainboard Back Panel L-In RS-Out Parallel M ou se LAN L-Out CS-Out Keyboard Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports Mic SS-Out M ouse/Keyboard Connector The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. Parallel Port Connector A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup Audio Port Connectors These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Blue audio jack - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. Pink audio jack - Mic In, is a connector for microphones. Orange audio jack - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. Black audio jack - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.
M S-7267 M ainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD2 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD2 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller that supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices. IDE1 IDE1 IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports serial ATA data rates of 300MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATAII cable Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Connect to SATA connector Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
M S-7267 M ainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & PWRFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always take 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-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. CD_IN1 R GND L Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
M S-7267 M ainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 2 1 10 9 JAUD1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 PORT 1L GND Analog Port 1 - Left channel Ground 3 4 PORT 1R PRESENCE# Analog Port 1 - Right channel Active low signal - signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to the analog header.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/ JUSB2 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like.
M S-7267 M ainboard Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 (optional) The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. 1 1 3 3 1 JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position.
M S-7267 M ainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications.
Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
M S-7267 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still 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 1.
BIOS Setup 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 <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the S
M S-7267 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power M anagement Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save Changes & Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
M S-7267 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. mon th The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 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 you want (usually the current time).
BIOS Setup Type This item allows you to select the hard disk type. Setting options: [AUTO], [Not Insatlled], [CD/DVD], [ARMD]. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled]. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) W hen the setting is Auto, it will read or write more sector at every circle to enhance the hard disk performance.
M S-7267 M ainboard 32Bit Data Transfer This allows you to activate the 32bit data transfer to enhance the IDE hard disk performance. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Floppy A This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.].
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This item allows you to choose the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write date into this area, BIOS will shows a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.
M S-7267 M ainboard 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 system. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
BIOS Setup Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems. Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. VGA Share M emory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. PEG Force X1 The field enables or disables the PEG (PCI Express Graphic) port function.
M S-7267 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Onboard LAN Controller The item enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
BIOS Setup On-Chip IDE Controller The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for one IDE channel. This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. On-Chip SATA Controller Set this option to define the SATA device mode.
M S-7267 M ainboard Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
BIOS Setup Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3 W hen ACPI Standby State is set to [S3], users can select the options in this field. Selecting [Yes] 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.
M S-7267 M ainboard Resume From S3 By USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Resume From S3 By PS/2 Keybo This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the system. If you choose [Specific Key], you must type the password to power on the system. If you want to wakeup from suspend by keyboard, please set to [Any Key].
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Graphic’s Adapter This setting specifies which graphics adapter is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
M S-7267 M ainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an 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 must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning an [Reserved] setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by AMIBIOS.
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor 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 [Enabled] later. Setting options: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
M S-7267 M ainboard Frequency/ Voltage Control Current CPU Frequency This item shows the current CPU Frequency. Read only. Current DRAM Frequency This item shows the current memory frequency. Read only. 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 speedstep technology.
BIOS Setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings and the following related items to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the DRAM timings and the following related items manually.
M S-7267 M ainboard Auto Disable DIM M/PCI Freque This item is used to auto detect the DIMM/PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DIMM/PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). M emory Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 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 values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
M S-7267 M ainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to 6 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 password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Realtek ALC883/888 Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC883/888 Audio The Realtek ALC883/888 provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels.
M S-7267 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC883/888 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 operating systems. Installation for Windows 2000/XP For W indows ® 2000, you must install W indows ® 2000 Service Pack4 or later before installing the driver.
Realtek ALC883/888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system.
M S-7267 M ainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Azalia HD Sound Effect M anager from the Control Panel.
Realtek ALC883/888 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 also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena” and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.
M S-7267 M ainboard 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.
Realtek ALC883/888 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 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.
M S-7267 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel. Important Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel. 2.
Realtek ALC883/888 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 2nd output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files). You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will come out from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel.
M S-7267 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device Tool Mute 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 Output - Realtek HD Audio 2nd Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
Realtek ALC883/888 Audio 4. Recording control Tool Mute Recording device -Realtek HDA Primary input -Mic in at front panel (Green) M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
M S-7267 M ainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here. a. Headphone for the common headphone b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output e. 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output Speaker Configuration: 1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack. 2. Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection.
Realtek ALC883/888 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop up when device plugged in.
M S-7267 M ainboard S/PDIF (optional, for HDMI graphics card only) 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 quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog. Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD.
Realtek ALC883/888 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 good ones. Or you may click the auto test button to test the sounds of each speaker automatically.
M S-7267 M ainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback).
Realtek ALC883/888 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.
M S-7267 M ainboard 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 selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon will show in the system tray.
Realtek ALC883/888 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 M ode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
M S-7267 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel 1 4 2 5 3 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s front-channel Line Out connector and two speakers to t he r eal- c h an n el L in e O u t connector.
Realtek ALC883/888 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel 1 2 4 5 3 6 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connec tor and two s peaker s t o t he c ent er / subwoofer-channel Line Out connector.
M S-7267 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Back Panel 1 4 2 5 3 6 8-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear surround channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 Line Out (Side channels) A-22 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel Line out connector, two speakers to the center/subwooferchannel Line Out connector and two speakers to the side-channel Lin
