H55M-E33 / H55M-P31 series MS-7636 (v1.
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MS-7636 Safety Instructions ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
▍ Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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.
MS-7636 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...
▍ Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vid
MS-7636 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
▍ Preface ▍ Contents Copyright Notice �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Trademarks ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Safety Instructions ������������������
MS-7636 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-4 Hardware Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-19 ix
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the H55M-E33 / H55M-P31 Series (MS-7636 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The H55M-E33 / H55M-P31 Series mainboards are based on Intel® H55 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1156 processor, the H55ME33 / H55M-P31 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
▍ Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5 (Lynnfield & Clarkdale), Core™ i3 and Pentium® processor in the LGA1156 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
MS-7636 - 1 CD-In connector 1 S/PDIF-Out connector 1 Front Panel Audio connector 1 TPM Module connector 1 Parallel connector 2 Serial connectors Slots ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ■ 2 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ ATX (24.4cm X 24.0 cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.
▍ Getting Started Mainboard Layout APS LED JPWR2 CPUFAN JPWR1 Top: HDMI port (optional) Bottom: USB ports USB ports DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out BATT + SYSFAN1 T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic SYSFAN2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports IDE 1 (optional) Top: VGA Port Bottom: DVI Port (optional) PCI_E1 PCI_E2 OC_SW1 (optional) JCOM2 JLPT1 JTPM1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JFP2 JFP1 H55M-E33 / H55M-P31 Series (MS-7636 v1.
MS-7636 Packing Checklist APS LED CPUFAN JPWR2 JPWR1 Top: HDMI port (optional) Bottom: USB ports USB ports SYSFAN2 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out BATT + SYSFAN1 T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic IDE 1 (optional) Top: VGA Port Bottom: DVI Port (optional) Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports PCI_E1 PCI_E2 JLPT1 JTPM1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 SATA3 SATA1_2 OC_SW1 (optional) JCOM2 SATA4 JCI1 JCOM1 JFP2 SATA6 JBAT1 PCI1 JCD1 JSP1 SATA5 Intel H55 PCI_E3 JAUD1 JFP1 MSI ma
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 components. Static electricity may damage the components.
▍ Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 JPWR2, p.2-9 CPUFAN, p.2-14 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 DDR3, p.2-7 JPWR1, p.2-9 Back Panel, p.2-10 IDE1, p.2-12 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 JCI1, p.2-12 PCIE, p.2-20 JBAT, p.2-18 SATA1~6, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-20 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-14 JAUD1, p.2-17 JCD1, p.2-15 JCOM1,JCOM2 p.2-13 JSP1, p.2-16 2-2 JTPM1, p.2-17 JLPT1, p.2-16 OC_SW1, p.2-19 JUSB1~3, p.
MS-7636 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.com/index. php?func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
▍ Hardware Setup CPU & Cooler Installation When 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 steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. Open the load level. 2. Lift the load lever up to fully open position 3.
MS-7636 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Alignment Key 7. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8. Make sure the four hooks are in porper position before you install the cooler. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
▍ Hardware Setup 9. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 10. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. 11. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted. 12. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS.
MS-7636 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 DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rule Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules. Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.
▍ Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3.
MS-7636 Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 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. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13. d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.
▍ Hardware Setup Back Panel H55M-E33 back panal LAN USB Port VGA Port Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic Mouse/ Keyboard HDMI Port USB Port DVI Port SS-Out USB Port H55M-P31 back panal LAN USB Port VGA Port Line-In Line-Out Mic USB Port USB Port Mouse/ Keyboard ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
MS-7636 ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. ▶ HDMI Port (optional) The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. ▶ DVI Port (optional) The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor.
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▍ Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFAN SYSFAN1/ 2 d n u ro 2V or .G 1 s 1 .
MS-7636 Front USB Connector: 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 HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. C O B d S un + .U o D 0 r B 1 .G S BD 8 U . S C 6 U . 4 VC . 2 in P nd o u + .N r o D 9 .G SB D 7 U B . S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
▍ Hardware Setup S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. d n u F r o DI .G P 1 .S CC 2 .V 3 S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. T C L Y .S 5 E S 2 3.P U K# 7 2 1.
MS-7636 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. io ct te e D e n o n h io P ct # d e E a e Pin et C N D .H E 0 o 1 . N I C ES d 8 M n . 6 .PR ou 4 Gr . 2 n L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 . S ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M I C 3 .M 1 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional).
▍ Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an 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 jumper to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 12 pin position.
MS-7636 Switch Overclock FSB Switch: OC_SW1(optional) You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch. Follow the instructions below to set the CPU clock. Default Increase 10% speed of CPU clock Increase 15% speed of CPU clock Increase 20% speed of CPU clock Important • Make sure that you power off the system before setting the switch. • When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot, please set the switch to default setting.
▍ Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (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 LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
MS-7636 LED Status Indicators APS LED APS LED The APS (Active Phase Switching) LED indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. : ON, : OFF The LED will light when CPU is in 2 or 3 phase power mode. The LED will turn off when CPU is in 1 phase power mode.
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: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When 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.
MS-7636 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 General Help Enter the CPU Spec.
▍ BIOS 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 the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ▶ H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase.
MS-7636 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ 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 mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. ▶ 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. Readonly. [month] The month from Jan. through Dec.
MS-7636 ▶ IDE Primary Master/ Slave, SATA1~6 Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will show the device information that you connected to the IDE/ SATA/ ESATA connector. Important IDE Primary Master/ Slave, SATA1~6 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA connectors on the mainboard. ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will stop of an error is detected at boot.
▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ --- Boot Device These items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device.
MS-7636 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. ▶ Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
MS-7636 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the on-chip SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for on-chip SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1/2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7636 ▶ Restore On AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings are: [Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state. [On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state. [Last State] Restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears.
▍ 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. ▶ 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 with in a specific range.
MS-7636 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. ▶ Mainboard LED Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard.
▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: ▶ U-Key This item is used to enable/ disable USB driver device as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at This item is used to specify the USB driver device as a key. ▶ Change Supervisor Password This item is used to set the supervisor password.
MS-7636 Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / QPI Frequency These items show the current frequencies of CPU, Memory and QPI. Read-only.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu, it shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only.
MS-7636 ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ OverSpeed Protection Overspeed Protection function can monitor the current CPU draws as well as its power consumption. If it exceeds a certain level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed. If you want to overclock your CPU, set it to [Disabled].
▍ BIOS Setup the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Adjust CPU Base Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to set the CPU Base clock (in MHz). You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
MS-7636 PROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following “Advance DRAM Configuration” sub-menu 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 “Advance DRAM Configuration” sub-menu manually. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CH1/ CH2 1T/2T Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate.
▍ BIOS Setup tsrWrTRd/ tddWrTWr/ tsrRDTRd/ tsrWrTWr These item show the advanced DRAM timings. ▶ Channel 1/ Channel2 Advanced Memory Setting Setting to [Auto] enables the advance memory timing automatically to be determined by BIOS. Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the following advanced memory timings. ▶ Memory Ratio This item allows you to set the memory multiplier. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
MS-7636 system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation. • Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
▍ BIOS Setup Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your peripherals and components are bearable for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from improper operation will not be under our product warranty. Two ways to save your system from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to reboot the system three times.
MS-7636 M-Flash == BIOS Update or Boot 2nd BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash function 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-Flash function. [BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly.
▍ BIOS Setup Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. • Due to the special design of some graphics cards will cause dark screen during Mflash operation, and you may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process.
MS-7636 ▶ Boot 2nd BIOS from USB Drive When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] , this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive for booting. ▶ Load BIOS source file from When the M-Flash function as sets to [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive.
▍ BIOS Setup Overclocking Profile ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 These items are used to save the currect settings to selected profile, and they are also used to load the settings from the selected profile. ▶ OC Retry Count When the overclocking is failed, setting this item to [1, 3, 5] will allow system to reboot 1/ 3/ 5 times with the overclocking configuration. If the overclocking was failed every time, the system will restore the defaults.
MS-7636 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.
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.
▍ Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio 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® XP For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.
MS-7636 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system.
▍ Realtek Audio 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 Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
MS-7636 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 “Auditorium” for quick enjoyment. You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.
▍ Realtek Audio ■ 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.
MS-7636 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. ■ Karaoke Mode Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home.
▍ Realtek Audio Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. ■ Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items. Important Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel.
MS-7636 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 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.
▍ 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 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.
MS-7636 ■ Recording control Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/ Mic, Front Lin in -Realtek HD Audio Input Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important Realtek audio allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simultaneously, frees you from mixing efforts.
▍ Realtek Audio 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. ■ Headphone for the common headphone ■ 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output ■ 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output ■ 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output ■ 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.
MS-7636 ■ Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. 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 so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
▍ 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 quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog. Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD. 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
MS-7636 ■ 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.
▍ 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 during recording. Acoustic Echo Cancellation 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).
MS-7636 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.
▍ 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 selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon will show in the system tray.
MS-7636 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 correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility.
▍ Realtek Audio ■ 4-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 6] Line In Line Out (Front channels) MIC Line Out (Rear channels) No function No function A-20
MS-7636 ■ 6-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 6] Line In Line Out (Front channels) MIC Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) No function A-21
▍ Realtek Audio ■ 8-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 6] Line In Line Out (Front channels) MIC Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Windows Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only.
