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... of International Business Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw iii Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the... MSI website for further guidance. We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual,...
... of International Business Machines Corporation. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw iii Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Visit the... MSI website for further guidance. We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual,...
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... Modules 2-3 Back Panel & Power Supply 2-4 Connectors, Jumpers and Slots 2-5 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Color Management 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 Core Center 1-8 Core Cell™ Chip 1-10 LiveBIOS™ /Live Driver 1-11 Live Monitor 1-12 Round Cable (Optional 1-13 CPU Thermal Protection 1-13 Chapter 2. CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency...
... Modules 2-3 Back Panel & Power Supply 2-4 Connectors, Jumpers and Slots 2-5 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Color Management 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 Core Center 1-8 Core Cell™ Chip 1-10 LiveBIOS™ /Live Driver 1-11 Live Monitor 1-12 Round Cable (Optional 1-13 CPU Thermal Protection 1-13 Chapter 2. CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency...
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...; is displayed. To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the...online. If the product you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. For more information on the screen. Updates the drivers online. ö Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA driver online. ö Live OSD - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will...
...; is displayed. To use the function, you need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the...online. If the product you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. For more information on the screen. Updates the drivers online. ö Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA driver online. ö Live OSD - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will...
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... Search function, including the Search schedule. l Exit - l FAQ - MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. You can specify how often the system will appear. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from...
... Search function, including the Search schedule. l Exit - l FAQ - MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. You can specify how often the system will appear. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from...
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The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix A: Using 4- TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-9 Playing KaraOK A-11 A-1
The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix A: Using 4- TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-9 Playing KaraOK A-11 A-1
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MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and...174; XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. MSI Reminds You... The setup screen will automatically appear. (Please note the screen below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. The AC97 Audio ...
MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and...174; XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. MSI Reminds You... The setup screen will automatically appear. (Please note the screen below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. The AC97 Audio ...
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... the audio driver, you are able to close this window. To enable 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. Click the audio icon from No. Headphone b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output 6. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard...
... the audio driver, you are able to close this window. To enable 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. Click the audio icon from No. Headphone b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output 6. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard...
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...No. The individual disk drives in a formed disk array are called "members". For users wishing to install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to the operating system. All disk members in an array are recognized as different RAID levels. of the...the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are referred to as a single physical drive to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. The different methods are RAID 0 and RAID 1. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a ...
...No. The individual disk drives in a formed disk array are called "members". For users wishing to install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to the operating system. All disk members in an array are recognized as different RAID levels. of the...the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are referred to as a single physical drive to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. The different methods are RAID 0 and RAID 1. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a ...
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... "Press F6 if you need to be automatically installed. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. The drivers will be installed, do so at this time. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. B-14 MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing RAID Software & Drivers Install Driver in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Start the installation: Boot from My Computer...
... "Press F6 if you need to be automatically installed. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. The drivers will be installed, do so at this time. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. B-14 MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing RAID Software & Drivers Install Driver in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Start the installation: Boot from My Computer...
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VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction Installation of VIA SATA RAID Utility contains the following key features: h Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP h VIA SATA RAID utility h RAID0 and RAID1 functions Insert the MSI CD and click on the VIA SATA RAID Utility to install the software. B-15 This version of VIA SATA RAID Utility The VIA SATA RAID Utility is the software package that enables highperformance RAID 0 arrays in the Windows* XP operating system.
VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction Installation of VIA SATA RAID Utility contains the following key features: h Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP h VIA SATA RAID utility h RAID0 and RAID1 functions Insert the MSI CD and click on the VIA SATA RAID Utility to install the software. B-15 This version of VIA SATA RAID Utility The VIA SATA RAID Utility is the software package that enables highperformance RAID 0 arrays in the Windows* XP operating system.