Hetis 915 User’s Guide G52-B6289X1
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Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 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 pro tects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started..........................................................................1-1 1.1 System Specifications .................................................................. 1-2 1.2 System Configuration .................................................................... 1-4 1.3 Thermal Solution .......................................................................... 1-10 Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard............................................................2-1 2.
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F2/CPU_F3................................2-19 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1.................................................2-20 CD-in Connector: JCD1.............................................................2-20 On-Board RCA out Connector: J2 (Standard only)..................2-21 Internal Speaker Connector: CON1..........................................2-21 2.8 Jumper .........................................................................................
BIOS Setting Password....................................................................4-19 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults...................................................4-20 Chapter 5. Introduction to Realtek ALC880..........................................5-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver.................................................5-2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP......................................................5-2 Software Configuration.....................................
Getting Started 1 Congratulations for purchasing Hetis 915 (MS-6289) barebone. Hetis barebone is your best Slim PC choice. Based on the “all-in-one” design idea, Hetis provides 6 USB ports, 2 full PCI slots for expansion. With the fantastic appearance and small form factor, it can easily be set anywhere. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience.
Chapter 1 1.1 System Specifications Mainboard Model † MS-7137 v1.0, 334mm (L) x 190mm (W), 5 mounting holes, 4 layer proprietary form factor CPU †Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott processors in LGA775 package. †Supports up to Celeron-D/Pentium 4 3XX, 56X and 66X Series 533/ 800MHz FSB sequence processor or higher speed. †Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.
Getting Started On-Board Peripherals † Front I/O - Audio Ports (Headphone-Out x 1, Mic-In x 1) - USB2.0 Ports x 2 - IEEE 1394 (4pins) x 1 (For Standard Version) † Rear I/O - PS/2 keyboard/Mouse x 2 - Serial Ports x 2 - VGA Port x 1 - Audio Ports (Line-In x 1, Line-Out x 1, Mic-In x 1, RS-Out x 1, C/S Out x 1, SS-Out x 1) - USB2.0 Ports x 4 - RJ45 LAN Jack x 1 For Standard Version - IEEE 1394 (6pins) x 1 -DVI - S-Video Out - RCA Out Audio † 7.
Chapter 1 1.2 System Configuration Standard Version Front View 1. Mic-in (pink), Headphone-out (green) 2. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 3. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Port 4. Power Button & Power LED 5. 6. 7. 8.
Getting Started Rear View 1. Voltage Selector 2. Power Jack 3. Ventilation Hole 4. 4 x USB 2.0 Ports 5. PS/2 Mouse 6. PS/2 Keyboard 7. Serial Ports 8. DVI Port 9. S-Video out 10. Mic-in 12. Power On/Off Switch 13. Support Bracket Spring 14. RJ-45 LAN Jack 15. 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port 16. Expansion Slots 17. VGA Port 18. Line-out 19. Line-in 20. RCA out 21. RS-Out 11. SS-Out 22.
Chapter 1 Lite Version Front View 1. Mic-in (pink), Headphone-out (green) 2. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 3. Power Button & Power LED 4. 5. 6. 7.
Getting Started Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Voltage Selector Power Jack Ventilation Hole 4 x USB 2.0 Ports PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Serial Ports Mic-in SS-Out 10. Power On/Off Switch 11. Support Bracket Spring 12. RJ-45 LAN Jack 13. Expansion Slots 14. VGA Port 15. Line-out 16. Line-in 17. RS-Out 18.
Chapter 1 Connecting to External Devices 1-8
Getting Started Chassis Design †Dimension: 330mm (D) x 320mm (W) x 94mm (H) † Minimized screw structure † Detachable bay housing † Multiple ventilation holes 1. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 4. Power Supply Ventilation Hole 2. System Ventilation Hole 5. System Ventilation Hole 3. System Fan Ventilation Hole 6.
Chapter 1 1.3 Thermal Solution To prevent the system from overheating, we have adopted a specially designed CPU cooler and multiple ventilation holes for better cooling effects. The specially designed CPU cooler supports Intel® LGA775Prescott™ and Celeron-D™ . The following figures illustrate how the system fan effectively exhausts hot air through multiple ventilation holes.
Getting Started Po w e r Po w e r Supply Fan Supply Sy stem Fan Ventilation Hole Ventilation Hole front panel 1-11
Chapter 1 System Air Flow Direction Po w e r Supply Po w e r Fan Supply System Fan front panel After the installation is completed, please keep other objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm and above. Do not block the ventilation hole.
Introducing Mainboard 2 This chapter tells you basics of 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 peripheal devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
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Chapter 2 2.2 CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott/Tejas processor. 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. MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
Introducing Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When 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.
Chapter 2 5. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin. 6. Remove the cap from lever h in g e s i d e ( as t h e ar row shows). The pins of socket reveal. 7. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 8. Correctly align the triangle of CPU Clip with the CPU chamfer, and the square on the CPU Clip to the hook of the socket. 9.
Introducing Mainboard 11. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket, then remove the CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover the load plate onto the package. 12. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 13. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heats ink. Loc k the cooler until its four screws fixed on the mainboard.
Chapter 2 2.3 Memory The mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM, and supports the memory size up to 2GB without ECC. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www. msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.
Introducing Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Slot Memory Module DDR 1 (Bank 0 & 1) DDR 2 (Bank 2 & 3) S/D 128MB~1GB S/D 128MB~1GB Maximum System Memory Supported S: Single Side Total Memory 128MB~2GB D: Double Side Installing DDR Modules 1. 2. 3.
Chapter 2 2.4 Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an power supply. To connect to the power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Introducing Mainboard 2.5 Front Panel IEEE 1394 4pins USB Ports (For Standard Version) Headphone-out Mic-in Audio Ports These audio ports allow you to connect front audio devices. Headphone-out MIC-in USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB devices directly into these connectors.
Chapter 2 2.6 Rear Panel RCA Out (For Standa rd Version) The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: Line-out IEEE 1394 6pins (For Standard Version) Line-in RS Serial Port LAN Jack VGA Port Mouse Keyboard USB Ports DVI Port MIC -in SS (For Standard S-Video Out Version) (For Standa rd Version) Serial Port CS Mouse/Keyboard Connectors The mainboard provides two standard PS/2® mini DIN connectors for attaching PS/2® mouse and keyboard.
Introducing Mainboard Audio Port Connectors The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones. However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC880 to offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-/7.1- channel audio. Rear Speaker Out (in 7.
Chapter 2 Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(Standard only) The mainboard provides a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector which allows you to connect an LCD monitor. The DVI connector provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device. To connect a LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI connector on the mainboard, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor. (refer to your monitor manual for more information.
Introducing Mainboard LAN (RJ-45) Jack The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to it.
Chapter 2 Serial Ports The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial ports. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.
Introducing Mainboard S-Video Out Connector (For Standard Version) The mainboard provides a S-Video Out connector for video-out function which allows you to output the image to a TV or video device. Simply plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video Out connector on the mainboard, and the other end to the video input connector on your TV or video device. Some TVs and video devices may support such kind of input connector.
Chapter 2 2.7 Connectors . IDE Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 function. The connectors on the mainboard allows you to connect to the IDE devices: HDD & CD-ROM. IDE1 Card Reader Connector: CR1 The mainboard provides a connector to connect the Card Reader on the Front Panel.
Introducing Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/SATA2 The southbridge of this mainboard is ICH6 which supports two serial connectors SATA1& SATA2. SATA1/SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. The connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. The Serial ATA connector allows you to connect the hard disk device of Serial ATA interface.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for you to connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Introducing Mainboard RCA out Connector: J2 (For Standard Version) The mainboard provides a TV-out connector for you to connect to a TV or video device. J2 Internal Speaker Connector: CON1 This connector is used to connect the built-in speaker.
Chapter 2 2.8 Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Introducing Mainboard 2.9 Slot PCI Express Slot: PCIE_1 (For Riser Card Use Only) The mainboard provides one PCI Express slot. The PCI-E slot allows you to insert Riser Cards. The Riser Cards are included in the barebone. The Riser Cards allows you to insert two expansion card. You can insert any type of PCI cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
System Assembly System Assembly 3 This chapter provides you with the installation procedures of Midas barebone. It is useful for you to read the information of mainboard setup before assembling the whole system.
Chapter 3 3.1 Overview The built-in MS-7137 mainboard is designed for Hetis barebone only. Except MS-7137 mainboard, the built-in components of the barebone include power supply. In this chapter we’ll show you how to install CPU, Card Reader, HDD, Optical Drives and CPU Cooler. Installation Tools Gloves Screw Driver Screws Two types of screws are used in assembling the barebone: round-headed screw, thumb screw.
System Assembly Checking the Items Before assembling your system, please check the items listed below for basic system operation. The Footstand and the CPU cooler are included in the package, other items are optional.
Chapter 3 3.2 Installation Procedures 1. Removing Cover Unlock the two screws on the backplane with hands. Remove the chassis cover. Press the level on the support bracket spring to release it. Unlock the screw on the front panel to release the drive cage.
System Assembly 2. Installing HDD Lift the drive cage to slide aside. Pull the HDD tray forwards to remove it from the chassis. Put the HDD in the HDD tray and use 4 screws to fix it on both sides. Connect the cable and the power cord to the HDD, then put the HDD tray back to secure it on the drive cage.
Chapter 3 3. Installing Optical Drive Pull the lock brackets outwards on the both sides to release. Insert the optical drive and push the lock brackets back to fix it. Connect the cable and the power cord to the optical drive, then restore the drive cage. Lock the screw on the front panel to fix the drive cage.
System Assembly 4. Installing Card Reader (Optional) Use the screwdriver to unlock the card reader cage. Insert the card reader into the cage with 15 degree angle. Insert the LED into the cage and lock the card reader with two screws. Restore the card reader back and connect the cable to the CR1 connector on the mainboard.
Chapter 3 5. Installing Memory Modules Locate the DIMM slots. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot. Note: The DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. It will only fit in the right direction.
System Assembly 6. Installing CPU Locate the CPU socket. Pull the lever away from the socket and raise it up, then lift up the cover. Put the CPU onto the socket. Note: Make sure the pins are completely embedded into the socket. The CPU can only fit in the correct direction. Close the cover and the lever to complete the installaton.
Chapter 3 7. Installing CPU Cooler Place the CPU cooler onto the CPU socket and secure the four screws. Connect the CPU cooler’s power cord to the connector on the mainboard.
System Assembly 8. Restoring Chassis Cover & Installing Footstand Restore the support bracket. Restore the chassis cover. Lock the chassis cover with the screws. Put the PC on the footstand or lay on the rubber foots.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 4 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 boot up, and requests you to run SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features. MSI Reminds You... 1.
Chapter 4 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. DEL: Setup Menu TAB: Logo F11: Boot Menu F10: Flash Recovery 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.
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 <+> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-> 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 Setup u
Chapter 4 The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
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 & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
Chapter 4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes 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. Read only. mon th The month from Jan. through Dec.
BIOS Setup Device/Vendor/Size This item shows the information about the specified item. Read-only. LBA/Large M ode This item allows you to enable or disable the LBA (Logical Block Address, the logical block size in hard disk) mode. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.
Chapter 4 Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility.
BIOS Setup inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MSI Reminds You...
Chapter 4 Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Int. VGA Memory Size Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. Setting options: [Disabled], [1MB], [8MB].
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 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. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled], [Auto].
Chapter 4 PCI IDE BusM aster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Settings options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. I/O Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: COM Port 1/2 These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM A) / Serial Port 2 (COM B). Selecting [Auto] allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
BIOS Setup ATA/IDE Configuration (Enhanced) IDE [IDE1, SATA 1/2] AHCI [IDE1, SATA 1/2] For the setting options of Configure SATA as, select [IDE] if you want to have SATA as IDE function. Select [AHCI] to allow the SATA to have Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) feature, which supports improved serial ATA disk performance with native command queuing & native hot plug.
Chapter 4 Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 98SE, W indows ME, W indows 2000 and Windows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
BIOS Setup Power Button Function This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/ -off button. [Suspend] W hen you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
Chapter 4 Resume by Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. Resume by PCI/PCI-E Device This controls how and whether the system can be powered on by the devices installed on PCI/PCI-E slots. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Resume by RTC Alarm This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date from the S3, S4, and S5 power off state.
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 components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
Chapter 4 H/W Monitor This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism 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. This item is available only when your mainboard has JCI1 jumper. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset].
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password.
Chapter 4 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.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Introduction to Realtek ALC880 5 5 The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC880 chip, which provides support for 8-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 Side, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC880 allows the board to attach 2, 4, 6 or 8 speakers for better surround sound effect. The section will tell you how to install and use 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-channel audio function on the board.
Chapter 5 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC880 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- 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.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Clic k he r e 4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Chapter 5 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 Manager from the Control Panel.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Load EQ Setting Reset EQ Setting EQ Setting On/Off Save Preset Delete EQ Setting You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.
Chapter 5 Audio IO 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 8-Speaker Output (default setting) Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Correct M essage Assume to plug a headphone in the Green jack at back panel. The icon beside green jack become visible and the dialogue “connected device” pops up. Check the headphone, then click OK. As soon as OK is clicked, the icon beside green jack becomes “headphone” as your selection. Error M essage Assume to plug a headphone in the Blue jack at back panel.
Chapter 5 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.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Playback 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. MSI Reminds You... Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel.
Chapter 5 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 different program to play the second audio source (for example: use W inamp 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.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 3. Recording If you want to use microphone to record, usually the microphone is connected to the MIC jack (the pink one) in the rear panel. You can start recording in this case. If you’d like to connect your microphone to the front audio panel, please select the Mic in at front panel (Pink) from the scroll list after connecting microphone to the front audio panel. MSI Reminds You...
Chapter 5 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. Also, please use the drop-down list to choose the recording source from Realtek HD Audio real input or Realtek HD Audio front input.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 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.
Chapter 5 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.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function 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.
Chapter 5 n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output 4 1 2 5 3 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector and two speakers to the real-channel Line Out connector.
Introduction to Realtek ALC 880 n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output 4 1 2 5 3 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel and two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out connectors.
Chapter 5 n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel, two speakers to the c enter/ subwoofer-channel Line Out connectors, and two speakers to the side-channel Line Out connectors.
