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... 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000 74 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 78 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 78 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 80 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 82 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 84 5-3 Troubleshooting 85 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
... 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000 74 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 78 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 78 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 80 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 82 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 84 5-3 Troubleshooting 85 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
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GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT USB R_USB LAN ATX_12V CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 GA-M52L-S3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SPDIF_O Realtek PCIE_1 8201CL BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 CODEC CLR_CMOS NVIDIA® PCI1 nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) CD_IN SPDIF_I PCI2 IDE IT8716 CI PCI3 PCI4 FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII1 SATAII0 - 7 -
GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT USB R_USB LAN ATX_12V CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 GA-M52L-S3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SPDIF_O Realtek PCIE_1 8201CL BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 CODEC CLR_CMOS NVIDIA® PCI1 nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) CD_IN SPDIF_I PCI2 IDE IT8716 CI PCI3 PCI4 FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII1 SATAII0 - 7 -
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...processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 520LE(Geforce 6100/nForce 430) chipset 4 x ... 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16...
...processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 520LE(Geforce 6100/nForce 430) chipset 4 x ... 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16...
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.../2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COMA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8716 chip System voltage detection ...
.../2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COMA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8716 chip System voltage detection ...
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...provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 18 - Connection/ Speed LED... receiving is also called a printer port. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 100 Mbps data rate. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
...provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 18 - Connection/ Speed LED... receiving is also called a printer port. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 100 Mbps data rate. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
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... jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 19 - Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack ( ). Only microphones... still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line In Jack (Blue...
... jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 19 - Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack ( ). Only microphones... still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line In Jack (Blue...
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... to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match...
... to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match...
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...PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in... cable. English 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF ...
...PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in... cable. English 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF ...
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...Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without ... CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
...Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without ... CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
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...-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type ` Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB...
...-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type ` Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB...
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...to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the second channel of using the onboard audio, set to configure RAID for individual SATA channel. (Default: Disabled) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the LPT ...chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 40 - Enabled allows you to decide whether to Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and ...
...to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the second channel of using the onboard audio, set to configure RAID for individual SATA channel. (Default: Disabled) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the LPT ...chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 40 - Enabled allows you to decide whether to Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and ...
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...-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type ` Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB... BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 70 -
...-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type ` Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB... BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 70 -
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... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. For example, users can listen to be simultaneously processed. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 78 - all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center...
... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. For example, users can listen to be simultaneously processed. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 78 - all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center...
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...the Sound Effect tab. B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I /O tab. Then click OK to activiate the AC'97 functionality. C. Appendix Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. When using an AC'97 front... panel audio module, you can only have audio signals present on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH...
...the Sound Effect tab. B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I /O tab. Then click OK to activiate the AC'97 functionality. C. Appendix Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. When using an AC'97 front... panel audio module, you can only have audio signals present on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH...
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Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 80 - Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality. English 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. A.
Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 80 - Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality. English 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. A.
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Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to complete the configuration. - 81 - Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable C. Appendix In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. B. English S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to complete the configuration. - 81 - Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable C. Appendix In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. B. English S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
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... in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 82 - English 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel...
... in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 82 - English 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel...
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... Options and click Properties. It is recommended that you need in Master Volume, go to complete. Appendix In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you set the... the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in the Mixer devie list Recording Control - 83 - Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume.
... Options and click Properties. It is recommended that you need in Master Volume, go to complete. Appendix In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you set the... the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in the Mixer devie list Recording Control - 83 - Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume.
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In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 84 - ton . 4. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). Step 7: ... the Sound: 1. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To play . 3. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to play a sound file...
In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 84 - ton . 4. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). Step 7: ... the Sound: 1. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To play . 3. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to play a sound file...