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... the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Safety ...Instructions v Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal...
... the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Safety ...Instructions v Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket (Optional 1-12 CPU Thermal...
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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching Speakers A-19 Using 2-, 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard ...
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers A-2 Hardware Configuration A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Attaching Speakers A-19 Using 2-, 4- BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard ...
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the functions listed...Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA BIOS online. For more information on the screen. z Live VGA Driver - z Live Utility - Updates the VGA driver online. Updates the utilities online. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions, insert the companion CD...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. After installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the functions listed...Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA BIOS online. For more information on the screen. z Live VGA Driver - z Live Utility - Updates the VGA driver online. Updates the utilities online. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the update instructions, insert the companion CD...
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... immediately. Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. ... to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you to schedule the search for users to run...
... immediately. Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. ... to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you to schedule the search for users to run...
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...period of the power button. Last State Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs...., the computer is shortened when you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. Set Monitor Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. 3-17 Restore on state. The system resume time...
...period of the power button. Last State Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs...., the computer is shortened when you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. Set Monitor Events Press and the following sub-menu appears. 3-17 Restore on state. The system resume time...
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...: 3-23 On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Set to No Mice only if your wan t to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your BIOS might be different depending on your need... device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that the options showed on the motherboard you buy.
...: 3-23 On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. Set to No Mice only if your wan t to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your BIOS might be different depending on your need... device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that the options showed on the motherboard you buy.
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Using 2-, 4- In addtion, C-Media designs a Universal Driver Architecture (UDA driver) which provides exclusive Xear 3DTM technology, a value-add PC audio total solution. or 6-Channel Audio Function AAppppeennddixixA.:UUssiinngg 24--, 4o-ror6-6C-Chhaannnneell AuuddiiooFFuuncntciotnion The motherboard comes with C-Media 9739A AC'97 audio chip, which has a flexible interface so that it can be applied...
Using 2-, 4- In addtion, C-Media designs a Universal Driver Architecture (UDA driver) which provides exclusive Xear 3DTM technology, a value-add PC audio total solution. or 6-Channel Audio Function AAppppeennddixixA.:UUssiinngg 24--, 4o-ror6-6C-Chhaannnneell AuuddiiooFFuuncntciotnion The motherboard comes with C-Media 9739A AC'97 audio chip, which has a flexible interface so that it can be applied...
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...speakers to enjoy multi-channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. Sound Effects - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on for users to modify the frequency response of sound singals.... for gaming and interactive applications: h EAXTM 1.0 & 2.0 (Creative Environment Audio eXtension has been a world-wide standard for every type of UDA Driver V.029: 1. Environment Size: It provides Small, Medium and Large space for high-quality games.) h A3DTM 1.0 h Compatible with any spatial placement...
...speakers to enjoy multi-channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. Sound Effects - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on for users to modify the frequency response of sound singals.... for gaming and interactive applications: h EAXTM 1.0 & 2.0 (Creative Environment Audio eXtension has been a world-wide standard for every type of UDA Driver V.029: 1. Environment Size: It provides Small, Medium and Large space for high-quality games.) h A3DTM 1.0 h Compatible with any spatial placement...
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... adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. You can also click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. To install C-Media drivers: 1. You can feel 3D positional sound and also use this program to complete installation. 4. Using 2-, 4- A-3 Demo Program - Restart the...
... adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. You can also click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. To install C-Media drivers: 1. You can feel 3D positional sound and also use this program to complete installation. 4. Using 2-, 4- A-3 Demo Program - Restart the...
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...If you do not have installed S-Bracket in the software utility. There are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of speakers ...Channel When set to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- If your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to 4-channel configuration, LINE IN function DOES NOT WORK any more.
...If you do not have installed S-Bracket in the software utility. There are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect two speakers to back panel's Line-Out connector, and the rest of speakers ...Channel When set to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- If your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to 4-channel configuration, LINE IN function DOES NOT WORK any more.
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.... However, it is to increase the volume of digital audio, you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right bars are available. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. If you use 4-channel speaker, only Front Left, Front Right, Rear... Rear Right bars are available for current playing digital sound sources. Reset all the speakers as showed above. If you can enable Loudness (AGC). The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion.
.... However, it is to increase the volume of digital audio, you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right bars are available. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. If you use 4-channel speaker, only Front Left, Front Right, Rear... Rear Right bars are available for current playing digital sound sources. Reset all the speakers as showed above. If you can enable Loudness (AGC). The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears. A-12 Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects.
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears. A-12 Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects.
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Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for the complete installation of C-Media applications. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- After installing the program, you will not be different as showed as following depending on the mainboard you configure your ...Click here for the complete installation of C-Media applications. A-16 If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you may be installed automatically. Play3D Demo Xear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programs for helping you purchase. Please note the...
Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for the complete installation of C-Media applications. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- After installing the program, you will not be different as showed as following depending on the mainboard you configure your ...Click here for the complete installation of C-Media applications. A-16 If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you may be installed automatically. Play3D Demo Xear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programs for helping you purchase. Please note the...
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... the BIOS that first appeared on PCs in a peripheral device and "play " capability and allows IRQs to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers. A logical block address is one of the defining features of specifications that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than the manufacturer-specified speed (for...
... the BIOS that first appeared on PCs in a peripheral device and "play " capability and allows IRQs to specify addresses on computer's component, such as disk drivers. A logical block address is one of the defining features of specifications that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than the manufacturer-specified speed (for...
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... 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-27 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-31 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-32 Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Sound Effect A-4 Equalizer A-6 Speaker Configuration A-7 Speaker Test A-8 HRTFDemo A-9 General A-10 Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function A-11 vii...
... 3-26 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-27 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-31 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-32 Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Sound Effect A-4 Equalizer A-6 Speaker Configuration A-7 Speaker Test A-8 HRTFDemo A-9 General A-10 Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function A-11 vii...
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...-6728 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z FAQ - Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear on the MSI Web ... function, you to run the application. z Exit - Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you need immediately. Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Double click this icon to view ...
...-6728 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. z FAQ - Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear on the MSI Web ... function, you to run the application. z Exit - Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Allows you need immediately. Exits the Live Monitor™ application. Double click this icon to view ...
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...Ø Live Utility - Getting Started Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the VGA driver online. Ø Live OSD - Updates the firmware of ... functions listed above, a "sorry" message is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on...
...Ø Live Utility - Getting Started Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the VGA driver online. Ø Live OSD - Updates the firmware of ... functions listed above, a "sorry" message is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on...
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BIOS Setup driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This ... support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings: Disabled, Enabled. Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off state. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off . Available settings are : On/Off...
BIOS Setup driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This ... support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings: Disabled, Enabled. Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off state. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off . Available settings are : On/Off...
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Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. Set to Keyboard+Mouse if you do not want to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to Disabled only if you only want to use keyboard and mouse. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press ... to All Device if you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you need to use any the USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB device. USB Controller This setting...
Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. Set to Keyboard+Mouse if you do not want to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to Disabled only if you only want to use keyboard and mouse. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press ... to All Device if you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you need to use any the USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB device. USB Controller This setting...
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...be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to 4-/6-channel audio operations. The following illustrations are based on...access to enhance audio applications. Click here MSI Reminds You... Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for reference only. Hence, the program ...
...be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to 4-/6-channel audio operations. The following illustrations are based on...access to enhance audio applications. Click here MSI Reminds You... Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for reference only. Hence, the program ...