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CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 1.1 All-in-One Feature Set ------------------------------------------------- 1-2 Front Panel -------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 Back Panel -------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 1.2 System Specification --------------------------------------------------- 1-4 1.
OPTICAL SPDIF-out ------------------------------------------------- 2-12 Parallel Port ----------------------------------------------------------- 2-13 Audio Port ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-14 2.
Chapter 4: Setting BIOS Function ........................................................ 4-1 4.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................... 4-2 Control Keys ...................................................................... 4-2 Getting Help ...................................................................... 4-3 Main Menu ........................................................................ 4-3 Sub-Menu ....................................................
Introduction Introducing Your “Digital Media Platform”
Thank you for purchasing the MEGA 180, the Best of Computing & Home Entertainment. Based on the design idea of consumer product, the MEGA 180 is not just a PC anymore. The “All-in-One” feature positions MEGA 180 as a Digital Media Platform. From the recent years, the ownership and usage of desktop and notebook PCs across W.W. households has turned computers into a commodity item.
Introduction maximize your connection to the digital planet - Hi-Fi Stereo: Audio CD+MP3 Player+AM/FM Tuner - Home Theater: DVD + 5.1 Channel + TV Tuner (option) - Multimedia Center: Card Reader (for Deluxe model) + 1394 + SPDIF I/O +PVR - Wireless LAN: Mini PCI wireless LAN card (for Deluxe model) - Completed PC: Office + Game Machine A New Digital Media Form Factor from MSI That Allows You to - Control Live Television - Enjoy Home Theater (DVD + 5.
Getting Started Getting Started 1.1 All-in-One Feature Set 1.2 System Specification 1.3 Performance PC 1.4 Hi-Fi Audio 1.
Chapter 1 1.1 All-in-one Feature Set The MEGA 180 implements all the Hi-Fi Stereo into Home-PC with a fancy color LED and control panel in the front bezel. When PC is powered off, you can use it just like a Hi-Fi Stereo with a remote controller. When PC is powered on, you can use it as a Home Theater or Media Center PC. The all-inone feature provides you with multiple functions in a small form factor.
Getting Started Front Panel Backward Mode Forward Play/Pause Eject/Stop Hi-Fi Power Switch Shuttle Controller PC Power Switch Card Reader (For Deluxe model) PC Reset “Front I/O Cover” Release Button Front I/O Cover (See p. 2-7 for information on front I/O.
Chapter 1 1.2 System Specification M/B - MS-6796 (Proprietary F/F), 185 x 290 mm (6 layers) CPU: - Support Socket 462 for AMD® AthlonTM/DuronTM/Athlon XPTM up to 3000+ Chipset: - nVIDIA nFORCE2 (Crush 18G) + MCP2T Memory: - DDR 333 x 2, support memory up to 2.0GB (Dual Channel support) On-Board Audio: - AC’97 Codec integrated in Reltek650, support 5.
Getting Started Power Supply: - 200W (PFC 5V/12V SB) Full Range Chassis: - 202(W) x 320(D) x 151(H) mm On-Board Headers & Connectors - Rear Panel: Parallel Port x 1, VGA x 2, PS/2 x 2, Mic in/Line in/Line out x 1, USB x 2, LAN (RJ45) x 1, SPDIF/O x 1, Modem (RJ11) x 1, TV-out (S-Video) - Front Panel: Mic-in x 1, Headphone x 1, USB x 2, SPDIF/I x 1, 1394 x 1 (4-pin), 1394 x 1(6-pin) BIOS - 4MB Flash Clock Generator - Integrated in Crush18G and MCP2T Others - Microsoft® PC 2001 - LAN Wake Up Function - Suspe
Chapter 1 1.3 Performance PC When PC is power on, the MEGA180 is your performance PC. Power on means “If the power button of PC is pressed, the Hi-Fi stereo has no function even you press the Hi-Fi button.” However, you can still use the audio function through Windows Media Player and Mega Radio.
Getting Started Target Operating System -- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Security -- The security features protect the data of machine from unauthorized access through BIOS control. Password -- The MEGA180 uses two levels of BIOS access (User Password & Supervisor Password) to protect the computer system.
Chapter 1 1.4 Hi-Fi Audio When PC is powered off, the MEGA 180 can be used as a Hi-Fi audio. You can press the Hi-Fi button or use the remote controller to start the audio function. Power-off means “When used as a Hi-Fi audio, the PC should be in power-off status. If you press the PC power button on, the Hi-Fi audio will be disabled .
Getting Started SRS MEGA 180 is equipped with SRS audio enforcement technology. SRS (Sound Retrieval System) was the first generation of 3D sound, dramatically improving the quality of standard stereo. SRS is based on the human hearing system and was designed to retrieve the natural spatial cues and ambient information that is present in audio but masked by traditional recording and playback methods.
Chapter 1 1-10
Introducing Mainboard Introducing Mainboard 2.1 Mainboard Layout 2.2 CPU 2.3 Memory 2.4 Power Supply 2.5 Front Panel 2.6 Back Panel 2.7 Connectors 2.8 Jumper 2.
Chapter 2 SPDIF-In CN1 MIC-In AUDIO1 Front I/O Connector J1 Headphone AUDIO2 USB2 USB1 J1394-1 J1394-2 2.
Introducing Mainboard 2.2 CPU The MEGA 180 supports AMD® AthlonTM, DuronTM, AthlonTM XP up to 3000+ processors in the 462-pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. CPU Clock Frequency Selection The hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboard is set to 100MHz by default.
Chapter 2 CPU Installation Procedures 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Open Lever Sliding Plate 90 degree Gold arrow 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. Gold arrow 4.
Introducing Mainboard 2.3 Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules into the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM1&DIMM2).
Chapter 2 2.4 Power Supply The system is equipped with a 200W(PFC) ATX power supply. The power cord of power supply has been connected to the connector JWR1 on the mainboard when shipped out. Except the 20-pin connector JWR1, you can find another 4-pin power connector JPW1 on the mainboard. JWR1 Pin Definition PIN SINGAL PIN SIGNAL 1 3.3V 11 3.3V 2 3 3.
Introducing Mainboard 2.5 Front panel The Front Panel is independent and extended from the mainboard. It’s connected to the Front I/O Connector on the mainboard. You can find the following ports on the Front Panel. USB x 2 Optical SPDIF-In Mic-In J1394-1 J1394-2 Head-Phone IEEE 1394 Port: J1394-2 The mainboard provides two IEEE 1394 ports. This smaller one is designed for you to connect the IEEE 1394 device with external power.
Chapter 2 IEEE 1394 Port: J1394-1 The bigger 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port on the back panel is designed for you to connect to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. That means the mainboard can provide the power for the devices connected to this port. Software Support IEEE 1394 Driver is provided by Windows® 98 SE, Windows® XP, Windows® ME and Windows® 2000. Just plug in the IEEE 1394 connector into the port. These Operating Systems will install the driver for IEEE 1394.
Introducing Mainboard Mic-in/Head-Phone Mic-in is a connector for microphone. Head-Phone is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. OPTICAL SPDIF-in The OPTICAL connector allows you to receive the audio file of SPDIF interface for recording and playing. The SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) is developed jointly by the Sony and Philips corporations .
Chapter 2 2.6 Back panel The Back Panel provides the following ports: Mouse LAN Port VGA 2 Parallel Port S-Video out Keyboard USB x 2 VGA 1 (Default) Lin-in Mic-in Optical SPDIF-out Speak-out VGA Port The mainboard provides two DB 15-pin VGA connectors for you to connect two monitors. If you just want to connect one monitor, you must connect it to the default VGA port.
Introducing Mainboard Mouse/Keyboard Connectors The mainboard provides two standard mini DIN connectors for attaching PS/2 mouse and keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse or keyboard directly into the connector.
Chapter 2 USB Ports The mainboard provides two USB2.0 EHCI/USB1.1 OHCI Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USBcompatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
Introducing Mainboard Parallel Port The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Chapter 2 Audio Port Speak-out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic-in is a connector for microphones. These three ports can also be used for 5.1 channel audio output. NOTE: When used for 5.1 channel audio output, Speak-out is used for “left/ right”, Lin-in is used for “surround left/right” while Mic-in is used for “Center/LFE (Subwoofer).
Introducing Mainboard 2.7 Connectors IDE Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/ 133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/ 100/133 function. The two connectors on the mainboard allows you to connect to two IDE devices. IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) - IDE1 can only connect a HDD. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) - IDE2 can only connect a CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 2 CD-in Connector: CN7 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. CN7 L GND R TV-Tuner Card Connector: CN6 The mainboard provides the connector to connect the TV-Tuner card. The TV-Tuner card is included in the package. You can insert the TV-Tuner card into the PCI Slot 1. CN6 L GND R CPU/System Fan Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 The CPU and System Fan connectors support system cooling fans with +12V that is controlled by PWM.
Introducing Mainboard Front Panel Power Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides a Front Panel connector for electrical connection to the Front Panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Chapter 2 Color LED Connector: CN4 The connector is used to connect the color LED on the front panel. CN 4 VCC3SBY +12VSBY 2 1 SPI Bus Key (0-~5) GND CD_SMI VCC5 HDLED GND PWRBTNH IR FP_RST GND GND LED-BL VCC5SBY 26 25 Modem Module Connector: J6 (Optional) The mainboard provides the connector to connect the modem module. The modem module is directly inserted into the connector without an extra cable. J6 Radio Antenna Connector: J2 The connector allows you to connect the radio antenna.
Introducing Mainboard 2.8 Jumpers There is a CMOS RAM on board 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. That battery has long life time for at least 2 years. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.
Chapter 2 FSB Mode Jumper: J8 This jumper allows you to set the CPU FSB mode. 3 1 J8 3 3 1 1 User mode (default) Safe mode 100 MHz 133 MHz CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J7 This jumper is used to specify the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency. Leave the jumper short connected if a 133/166MHz FSB CPU is installed. If the CPU supports 100MHz FSB, leave the jumper open. To use a 200MHz FSB CPU, set the jumper short and enter the BIOS Setup Utility to adjust the CPU FSB Clock Frequency.
Introducing Mainboard 2.9 Slots PCI Slot The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI card or TV Tuner card. The TV Tuner card is included in the MEGA 180. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings NOTE: You can install the OPTIONAL MS8606 card into the PCI slot to enjoy watching TV.
Using Audio Function Using Audio Function 3.1 Control Panel 3.2 Remote Controller 3.3 AC Power on 3.4 Playing CD/MP3 in Hi-Fi Mode 3.5 Playing FM/AM in Hi-Fi Mode 3.
Chapter 3 Introduction The MEGA 180 is featured with audio function. There are two ways to use audio function: in PC mode, in Hi-Fi mode. As the MEGA 180 is shipped out in barebone, you must install the necessary components (such as HDD, CPU, RAM...) before using audio function in PC mode. However, there is no limit to use audio function in Hi-Fi mode, although the system is not set up completely. You can use control panel or remote controller to select the audio function in Hi-Fi mode. See 3.1 and 3.
Using Audio Function 3.1 Control Panel Backward Mode Forward Play/Pause Eject/Stop Hi-Fi Power Switch Shuttle Controller Deluxe model HiFi Power Start the audio function. Mode Eject/Stop Choose the audio mode (CD/MP3, FM, AM) Eject the CD/MP3 or stop the play. In Hi-Fi mode, you can press this button to recall memory sub-mode. Forward Forward the channel search in FM/AM mode or forward the music selection in MP3 mode. Play/Pause Play or pause the play in CD/MP3, AM, FM modes.
Chapter 3 3.2 remote Controller The slim and subtle remote controller embeds more than 30 buttons for your quick access. In Hi-Fi mode, you can control the play and EQ mode wih one touch. Even in Media Center (PC mode), you can still fully control the miltimedia applications with the remote controller. Just left your mouse and keyboard alone.
Using Audio Function 3.3 AC Power ON - Plug in the power cord After plugging in the power cord. You will see the panel (Color LED) items FLASH 2 times. - Set Timer Then you can adjust time by shuttle. You will see timer 00:00 flash. Turn the shuttle clockwise to adjust minute. Turn the shuttle counterclockwise to adjust hour. After adjusting the minute and hour, press the shuttle to set the timer. The second will be reset to zero while setting the timer.
Chapter 3 3.4 playing CD/MP3 in Hi-fi mode - Select CD/MP3 Press HiFi button to start the audio function. Press MODE on the Control Panel to select CD/MP3 mode or press CD/MP3 on the remote controller to play CD/MP3. If there is no CD in the tray or CD is broken, the Color LED shows “NO disc”. Press the Eject/Stop button to open the disc tray and put CD/MP3 in. If the disc in the tray is CD, the Color LED shows CD. If the disc in the tray is MP3, the Color LED shows MP3.
Using Audio Function - Pause Music Press “Play/Pause” button to pause the music. - Play Next Song Press the “Forward” button to play the next song. - Replay the song Press “Backward” button once to replay the song. - Replay previous song Press the “Backward” button twice (in 2 seconds) to play the previous song (After 2 seconds, it replay the song). - Eject/Stop Press the “Eject/Stop” button once to stop the music or to eject .
Chapter 3 - Adjusting volume Turn the shuttle clockwise to turn the volume up and counterclockwise to turn the volume down. - Set Play Sub-Mode Press the shuttle once to set the Play Sub-Mode (NORMAL, RANDOM and REPEAT DISC) : Allows you to play the CD in normal selection. : Allows you to play the CD at random. Turn the shuttle to choose Play Su b- Mod e. : Allows you to repeat the current title. T he i tem y ou choose will flash and the others are on.
Using Audio Function - Set EQ Sub-Mode Turn the shuttle to choose EQ Su b- Mod e. : To play the CD/MP3 in Normal mode. T he i tem y ou choose will flash and the others : To play the CD/MP3 in POP mode. are on. Wait for 5 seconds to set the EQ Sub-Mode and go back to volume mode. You can also press the shuttle to set it and change to the Timer Sub-Mode : To play the CD/MP3 in Classic mode. : To play the CD/MP3 in Jazz mode. at the same time.
Chapter 3 3.5 playing FM/AM in hi-fi mode - Select AM/FM Press the “MODE” button on the Control Panel to set AM/FM mode or press AM/FM button on the Remote Controller to switch to AM or FM station. - Next Available Station Press the “Forward” button to jump to the next available station. - Previous Available Station Press the “Backward” button to jump to the previous available station. - Memory Station Press the “mem.
Using Audio Function - Adjusting Volume Turn the shuttle to adjust the volume (3 steps). - Recall Memory Station Press the “Eject/Stop” once to recall the memory sub-mode and turn the shuttle to choose the number of spot (1-6) to play. - Set EQ Sub-Mode Press the shuttle once into the “EQ” sub-mode. Turn the shuttle to choose the sub-mode. The operation is the same as in CD/MP3 mode. - Set Timer Press the shuttle twice to set the Timer sub-mode (operation is the same as in AC power on).
Chapter 3 3.6 Using audio function in PC mode Radio Mode You can use Remote Controller or Front Panel to control the audio function. Basically, the operation is very similar to that in Hi-Fi mode. The difference is in memory station setting. Remote Controller Function 1. Press “Hi-Fi” button to turn on/off radio. 2. Press “FM/AM” button to launch MSI Mega Radio to listen to radio. 3. Press “Mute” button to mute the volume. 4. Press “Vol up/down” button to adjust volume. 5.
Using Audio Function Front Panel Function 1. Press “Hi-Fi” button to turn on/off radio. 2. Press “Mode” button to launch MSI Radio to listen to radio. 3. Turn “Shuttle” to adjust the volume. 4. Press “Forward/Backward” button to get an available station. Memory Station The shuttle is not allowed to set the memory station as in Hi-Fi mode. Use the “mem.set” button on the remote controller to set the memory station.
Chapter 3 Remote Controller Function 1. Press “Hi-Fi” button to turn on/off CD/MP3. 2. Press “FM/AM/CDMP3” button to select the mode you want. 3. Press “Mute” button to mute the volume. 4. Press “Vol up/down” button to adjust volume. 5. Press “Forward/Backward” button to get the next/last song. 6. Press “Play/Pause” button to play/pause the song. 7. Press “Eject” button to eject/retrieve the tray. Memory Station The “Eject” button is not allowed to recall the memory station as in Hi-Fi mode.
Setting BIOS Function Setting BIOS Function 4.1 Entering Setup 4.2 The Main Menu 4.3 Standard CMOS Features 4.4 Advanced BIOS Features 4.5 Advanced Chipset Features 4.6 Integrated Peripherals 4.7 Power Management Setup 4.8 PnP/PCI Configurations 4.9 PC Health Status 4.
Chapter 4 4.1 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.
Setting BIOS Function Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 4 4.2 The main menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or 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 AWARD® special enhanced features.
Setting BIOS Function Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail/Safe Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations.
Chapter 4 4.3 standard cmos features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 14 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one 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 This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is .
Setting BIOS Function If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto. Capacity The formatted size of the storage device. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation. Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Chapter 4 4.4 advanced bios features Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. External Cache The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s external (L2)cache. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
Setting BIOS Function will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled. 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot Other Device Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Swap Floppy Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Chapter 4 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented.
Setting BIOS Function Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes. 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 4.5 advanced chipset features NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock It shows the current clock frequency of the CPU. (read only) System Performance This field allows users to control the status of system performance. Users may select [Auto] for the most stable settings by SPD. [High Performance] will increase the system performance but may have instability problems.
Setting BIOS Function overclocked CPU/FSB parameters. Select [Normal] for normal mode CPU/FSB parameters. FSB/DRAM Ratio This setting controls the ratio of CPU FSB clock & DRAM Frequency to enable the CPU & DRAM to run at different frequency combinations. Please note that the setting options vary according to the CPU FSB clock preset. Options: By SPD, 2:1, 5:3, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 1:1, 5:6, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 3:5, 1:2, Auto. Current DRAM Clock It shows the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs.
Chapter 4 allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. Available settings: 1 through 7. CAS Latency The field controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before RAM starts a read command after receiving it. Setting options are: 2, 2.5, and 3.
Setting BIOS Function System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Video RAM Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video memory (RAM) at A0000h to AFFFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a memory access error may result.
Chapter 4 4.6 integrated peripherals IDE Function Setup Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Channel 10 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for the IDE channel. Choose [Enabled] to activate the channel. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
Setting BIOS Function Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.
Chapter 4 select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/ writes per sector the drive can support. Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Onboard Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: AC97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled.
Setting BIOS Function OnChip 1394 This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Setting options: Auto and Disabled. OnChip Lan (nVIDIA) Setting to [Auto] allows the BIOS to auto-detect the nVIDIA LAN controller and enable it. Setting options: Auto and Disabled. MAC Address (nVIDIA) Setting to [Enabled] allows users to manually update the MAC address under MAC (NV) Address Input. Setting options: Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4 Disabled 3BC/IRQ 7 Line Printer port 0 278/IRQ5 378/IRQ7 Line Printer port 2 Line Printer port 1 Parallel Port Mode SPP : Standard Parallel Port EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port ECP : Extended Capability Port ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose “EPP.
Setting BIOS Function 4.7 Power management setup Sleep State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are: Auto S1/POS S3/STR The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
Chapter 4 Power Management This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three options for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Hour Max Saving Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Min User Define Allows end users to configure each mode separately. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
Setting BIOS Function IRQ/Event Activity Detect Press and the following sub-menu appears. IRQ [3-7, 9-15], IRQs Activity & IRQ8 This setting enables/disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If set to Enabled, the activity of the specified IRQ line will prevent the system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from power saving modes. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
Chapter 4 4.8 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.
Setting BIOS Function a “Ø”). The settings are: Auto (ESCD), Manual. IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
Chapter 4 4.9 PC health status System/CPU Temperature, CPU Fan Speed, +2.5V, Vccp, +3.3V, +5V, +1.5V These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
Setting BIOS Function 4.10 Frequency/Voltage Control AGP Clock Control This item allows users to set the AGP clock manually or by default. Options: Default, Manual. AGP Clock Value When AGP Clock Control is set to Manual, users can key in a DEC number between 66 and 120. AGP Voltage Adjust AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected.
Chapter 4 PCI Clock Auto Detect This feature enables the BIOS to auto detect PCI device and set PCI slot clock. NOTE: Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.
Media Center Deluxe III Media Center Deluxe III 5.1 What is Media Center Deluxe III 5.2 Installing Media Center Deluxe III 5.3 Setting the Media Center Deluxe III 5.4 Using the Media Center Deluxe III 5.5 Using the Remote Controller 5.
Chapter 5 5.1 What is media center deluxe III Media Center Deluxe III is a brand-new platform for playing multimedia programs, including TV, radio, video, MP3, pictures and games. We have integrated all kinds of multimedia utilities into the Media Center Deluxe III.
Media Center Deluxe III 2. Enter user’s information and click Next to continue. 3. The Media Center Deluxe III will be installed to the default folder or your preferred one. Click Browse to point to the preferred folder. Click Next to continue.
Chapter 5 4. It will be installed with the default title of MSI Media Center Deluxe III. You can edit a preferred title for it. Click Next to continue. 5. The status bar shows the installation process.
Media Center Deluxe III 6. Click Finish to complete the Media Center Deluxe III installation.
Chapter 5 5.3 Setting the media center deluxe III Once you have installed the Media Center Deluxe III, a pop-up window appears asking you to configure your system before entering the Media Center Deluxe III. You can click OK to skip the process, and then change these settings in the Media Center Deluxe III later. You can also exit the Media Center Deluxe III and enter the setting processes again by clicking the icon on the desktop or the shortcut in the following path.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.3.1 General Check here Check here Set here Set here Hide Date & Time You can decide whether the date & time to be displayed on the top of your Media Center Deluxe III. Enable FullScreen Control You can check here to enable the full screen control. Full Screen Delay When you are playing a multimedia file, the file will be played in full screen after full screen delay time. Current Skin You can change the skin for your Media Center Deluxe III.
Chapter 5 5.3.2 Pictures Check here Check here Set here Set here Play in Random Order Check the box next to this option, and the pictures will be played at random when using slideshow. Include Subfolders Check the box next to this option, and those pictures in the subfolders will be played when using slideshow. Transition Time You are allowed to set time for picture slideshow. Take the window above as an example, when you use slideshow to view pictures, the picture shifts to next one after 2 seconds.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.3.3 Televsion Select here Select here Select here Select here Select here Select here Select here Select here TV Source You can set the TV source. Option: Cable and Antenna. Country Select the country where you are. Capture Device This item will show the video capture chipset that your tuner card is using. Video Standard Select the proper video standard for your area from the dropdown menu. The options available depend on the standards supported by the input source.
Chapter 5 Input Source You can choose the source of video from cable TV, video device with S-Video connector or video device with Composite connector. TV - Source from cable TV S-Video - Source from device which supports S-Video output Composite - Source from device which supports composite output Audio Device This item will show the audio chipset that your PC is using. Audio Source This item will show the audio source that your PC is using.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.3.4 DVD Select here Select here Select here Select here Select here Set here Audio Language The DVD will be played in the language that you choose, if supported. Subtitle The DVD will be played with the subtitle that you choose, if supported. Auto Resume The video will be played from the position that you choose. Option: Strat from beginning or Start from last position. Source The DVD will be played from the DVD-ROM drive.
Chapter 5 5.3.5 MediaLibrary Add / Delete Path The location of the media files can be added / delected in advanced. When playing multimedia files in the Media Center Deluxe III, those files in the locations above will be used. Click ReScan, the Media Center Deluxe III will resume the content of the media library. 5.3.6 PlayLists Add / Delete Path The location of the play lists can be added / delected in advanced.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.3.7 Radio Each area has its proprietary frequency range. If you are unable to receive some stations in your area, there might be the inporper setting in this option. Check the porper radio box to correct the problem. The range for each area is listed below: Others(Europe) --- 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz Japan --- 76.0 ~ 91.0 MHz USA --- 87.9 ~ 107.9 MHz 5.3.8 About This tab shows some information of the Media Center Deluxe III. The version showed in the picture is for reference only.
Chapter 5 5.4 using the media center deluxe III Click the Media Center Deluxe III icon on the desktop, the main page of the Media Center Deluxe III will show as below: Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9 5.4.1 TV Click TV to activate the embedded application for watching TV. Your screen may be invalid for the first time. Please click Settings to scan the available channels.
Media Center Deluxe III Settings Click AutoScan, it will automatically scan all available channels for content. The number of channels available varies depending on whether you are using an antenna or cable TV. While it is scanning for channels, each channel will briefly appear in the display window. When channel scanning is finished, return to the previous window. Return to the previous window Click here Refer to chapter 5.3.
Chapter 5 Schedule Click Schedule, you can enter the recording schedule screen. Click Add to program a once/weekly/daily recording; in addition, you can click Delete or Modify to delete or modify the existen schedule. Click here Closed Caption In some area, the TV programs come with hided caption. Click Closed Caption to show or hide the caption. Channel Surfing When watching TV, click Channel Surfing to display a 4x4 grid of channel images in the display window for a quick overview of available programs.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.4.2 Music Click Music, you can play music from your pre-programmed playlists or CD. My Location The Media Center Deluxe III will play the music files from your optical drives. View Library The Library share the same content with that of the Microsoft® Media Player® is listed in this window. Please edit the Microsoft® Media Player® library in advance. View Playlists The playlists share the same content with that of the Microsoft® Media Player® is listed in this window.
Chapter 5 5.4.3 Pictures Click View Pictures, you can view pictures from a specified folder. Click here to view the picture in full s c reen. Pr es s ESC key to resume Sort by Name / Sort by Date The pictures can be sorted by name or date as you like. Settings Please refer to chapter 5.3.2. Print Picture Click this button to print the playing picture. 5.4.4 Video Clips Click Video Clips, you can watch video clips from a specified folder. Double click the thumbnail to watch it in full screen.
Media Center Deluxe III Click here to view the video clip in full screen. Press ESC key to resume 5.4.5 DVD / VCD Click DVD / VCD to watch DVD ro VCD. Settings / Start LanguageMate Please refer to chapter 5.3.4. Vocal There are left, right and both vocal for your selection. Sound Effect You can choose a virtual sound effect for the playing DVD / VCD. These virtual sound effects are None, Rock, Bass, Hall, Soft, Vocal, Echo and Karaoke.
Chapter 5 5.4.6 Radio Click Radio to listen to broadcasts. Sort by Name / Frequency These stations can be sorted by name or frequency as you like. AutoScan When first launch the radio player, please click AutoScan to add all available stations to your station lists. Double click the station name to listen to the station. Add / Remove Station Click Add / Remove Station to add / remove a station. FM /AM You can swich between FM and AM by clicking this button.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.4.7 Karaoke Click Radio to listen to broadcasts. Settings / Start LanguageMate Please refer to chapter 5.3.4. Vocal There are left, right and both vocal for your selection. Sound Effect You can choose a virtual sound effect for the playing DVD / VCD. These virtual sound effects are None, Rock, Bass, Hall, Soft, Vocal, Echo and Karaoke.
Chapter 5 5.4.8 Application Click Application to quick launch an application. Click here to execute the application S et t i ng s Click Settings to edit the applications list.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.4.9 Setup Click Setup, the window shows step-by-step procedures guiding you to personalize your Media Center Deluxe III. Check the radio box Check the radio box Set the delay time Click here to continue Hide Date & Time You can decide whether the date & time will be displayed on the top of your Media Center Deluxe III. Full Screen Control You can decide whether to control the full screen display.
Chapter 5 TV So urce You can set the TV source. Option: Cable and Antenna. Country Select the country where you are. Video Capture Device This item will show the video capture chipset that your tuner card is using. Input Source You can choose the source of video from TV cable, video device with S-Video connector or video device with Composite connector. Vi deo Standard Select the proper video standard for your area from the menu. The available options depend on the standards supported by the input source.
Media Center Deluxe III may vary according to the hardware of your PC. Recording Quality This item allows you to set the quality of recording video. Transi tion Ti me You are allowed to set time for picture slideshow. Take the window above as an example, when you use slideshow to view pictures, the picture shifts to next one after 2 seconds. Play in Random Order Check the box next to this option, and the pictures will be played at random when using slideshow.
Chapter 5 Click here to finish Audi o L anguage The DVD will be played in the language that you choose, if supported. Subti tl e Language The DVD will be played with the subtitle that you choose, if supported. Auto R esume The video will be played from the position that you choose. Option: From beginning or From last position. S ourc e The DVD will be played from the DVD-ROM drive. If you have installed other DVDROM drives, please select the prefered one.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.5 Using the remote Controller You can use the attached remote controller to control TV as you do in the living room. Check the following note if your remote controller doesn’t function. What if the TV Tuner Card is installed correctly... What if all necessary cables are connected... What if the TV Tuner Card driver and the application are installed... What if the batteries are installed in the remote controller...
Chapter 5 TV Press the power button under operating system to launch Media Center Deluxe III or MSI PVS alone (if Media Center Deluxe III is not installed). If the MSI PVS is not installed, the power button is void. Number Key You can enter the numbers of channel directly to shift to the channel you want. Return You can press the return button to shift to the previous channel.
Media Center Deluxe III 5.6 Uninstall Follow the steps below to uninstall the Media Center Deluxe III: 1. Click Control Panel icon in the Start menu. 2. Find and double-click Add or Remove Programs icon. Double-click here 3. Select the program that you want to remove. Click Change/Remove to continue.
Chapter 5 4. Please DO NOT REMOVE THE SHARED FILES. Always click No to continue. Click here when asking 5. 5-30 Click Finish to complete the uninstallation.
Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Card (for Deluxe Model) 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Wireless Network Utility 6.3 Encryption 6.4 Status 6.
Chapter 6 6.1 Introduction MSI Wireless LAN Card, compliant with IEEE802.11b, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data transfer rate can be auto-negotiated to 1, 2, 5.5Mbps or up to 11Mbps, and is compatible with any existing IEEE802.11b devices. With MSI Wireless LAN Card, you can roam between conference room and office without being disconnected the LAN cables; in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.
Wireless LAN Card 6.1.1 Hardware Specifications Compliant Standards - IEEE802.11b Bus and Connector Types - 32-bit 3.3V Type IIIA - 124-pin Golden Finger Security Mechanism - Hardware-based WEP Privacy Operational Environment - Operational Temperature: 0~55OC - Humidity: 10~90% (Non-Condensing) Weight and Dimension - Weight:12g - Dimension: 50.8 x 59.6 x 4.9mm 6.1.2 Radio Frequency Specifications Raw Data Rates and Modulation Types - IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback) CCK: 11 and 5.
Chapter 6 6.2 Wireless network utility After installing the driver, MSI Wireless LAN Card provides a convenient and powerful utility that allows you to set up, configure, and know your networking status easily and clearly. 6.2.1 The MSI Wireless LAN Icon - Not connected to the network. - Connected to the network. - Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network. When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows the current connection information.
Wireless LAN Card Language You can select language according to your operating system. Switch to AP Mode (optional) If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software AP function, you can see this item in the sub-menu, and which allows you to use your MSI wireless adapter as a virtual access point. For details, refer to the MSI Software AP/Gateway User’s Guide.
Chapter 6 6.2.2 Changing the Control Setting(for Windows XP Only) If you use Windows XP, the wireless LAN is controlled by the operating system (default). To take full advantage of your MSI wireless adapter, it is recommended to use the MSI Wireless Network Utility to control your wireless LAN. To change the control setting: 1. Right-click the MSI Wireless LAN icon and select the Open Network Connections option. 2.
Wireless LAN Card 3. Click Advanced, and the Properties window will appear as below. Uncheck this option Click 4. Uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings option. Then, click OK. 5. Now, you can use MSI W ireless Network Utility to configure your network.
Chapter 6 6.3 networking Since the UB54G is installed in your computer, you have to configure the settings for communication to start working in your network environment. 6.3.1 Infrastructure Mode Infrastructure mode allows your computer to communicate with the other computers in the network through an Access Point. The following tasks should be done before you configure the settings: - The Access Point must be turned on.
Wireless LAN Card If you want to configure the network settings: 1. Click Advanced in the Wireless Network Connection window. 2. The Available Networks field contains a list of available Access Points in your network. Select (highlight) one network you want, and then click Configure to set up the selected network. You can click Refresh to search the available Access Points in the network again. Click 3.
Chapter 6 4. Click OK. The selected network will appear in the Preferred Networks field. If it contains two or more networks in the list, you can use Move up/Move down to set the priority. Click 5. Click OK to complete the configuration, and an icon indicating connected to the network will appear in the status area.
Wireless LAN Card 6.3.2 Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode allows your computer to communicate directly with any computer installed with compatible wireless adapter. If you want to use the network in Ad-hoc mode: - All the computers connected should be set to Ad-hoc mode. - The computers have the same SSID (network name) setting. To configure the settings: 1. Click the MSI Wireless LAN icon to bring up the Wireless Network Connection window. Then, click Advanced.
Chapter 6 2. You can build up the Ad-hoc network by clicking Add in the Preferred Networks field. Click 3. Set up the Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (if needed) for the network. Then, check the This is a computer-to-computer [ad hoc] network; wireless access points are not used option and click OK to enable the Ad-hoc mode. Enter a Network Name (SSID) Check this option and cancel the bottom option IMPORTANT Check this to enable Adhoc mode.
Wireless LAN Card 4. The computer set up with this Ad-hoc network in step 3 is the designated administrator of the network. Any computer can access the network by selecting Connect in the Wireless Network Connection window. Click 5. Click OK to complete the configuration, and an icon indicating connected to the network appears in the status area.
Chapter 6 6.4 Encryption In the wireless network environment, the administrator can set up password (Network Key) to protect the network from being attacked or unauthorized access. When building the network, you can set up 4 sets of WEP keys, which can be 5 characters (10 hex-adecimal digital) or 13 characters (26 hex-adecimal digital) and specify one of them to use. To setup the Network Key, check Encryption option first, then cancel The key is provided for me automatically option.
Wireless LAN Card 6.5 Status In the Status tab, you can configure more network settings. Signal Strength: shows the received signal strength level. Link Quality: shows the measured signal level and connection status. Channel Specifies the operating radio frequency channel in Ad-hoc mode, which should be set to the same channel as the other points in the wireless network. Speed This field sets the current transmitting rate.
Chapter 6 It is not recommended to change these settings if you are not familiar with the advanced configuration. Fragmentation Threshold You may set the length of the fragment in this field. Please note that each fragment should not be larger than the Fragmentation Threshold. RTS/CTS Threshold You may set the length threshold. Preamble Type You may set the length of preamble in this field. The available options are: - Long: It is set to 144 bits. - Short: It is set to 72 bits.
Wireless LAN Card 6.6 information In the Information tab, you can get some information about the manufacturer, hardware and software.
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