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... 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 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 Protection 1-12 Round...
... 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 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 Protection 1-12 Round...
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... 2-33 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot 2-33 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-33 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-34 Chapter 3. 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- Using 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...
... 2-33 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot 2-33 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots 2-33 PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-34 Chapter 3. 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- Using 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...
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... update process. Updates the VGA BIOS online. If the product you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the BIOS online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you purchased does not support any of the...
... update process. Updates the VGA BIOS online. If the product you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Updates the BIOS online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. To use the function, you purchased does not support any of the...
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...Search function, including the Search schedule. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for users to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Getting Started Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. To use ...the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the...
...Search function, including the Search schedule. Provides a link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for users to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Getting Started Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. To use ...the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the...
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... the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after resuming from S3 sleep state. Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off . Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Available... settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off state. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Restore on state. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off button. Settings...
... the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after resuming from S3 sleep state. Therefore, if the AGP driver of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off . Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Available... settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off state. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Restore on state. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off button. Settings...
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Set to No Mice only if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-23 Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All ... All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your wan t to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
Set to No Mice only if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-23 Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All ... All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your wan t to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
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...or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. 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 to different ...platforms and all C-Media audio chips. A-1 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. C-Media 9739A allows the board to install and use...
...or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. 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 to different ...platforms and all C-Media audio chips. A-1 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. C-Media 9739A allows the board to install and use...
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...channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. Sound Effects - Moreover, there is also "User Defined" list for every type of UDA Driver V.029: 1. Xear 3D - 5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER: h It allows users to save the cost and setup trouble of rear speakers. 2. h A...audio controllers (south bridges) on for simulating the listening environment and get more magic and different sould field. 4. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is provided: Earphone plus. To use open-aired earphones in place of rear speakers to 4-/6-channel. h It...
...channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. Sound Effects - Moreover, there is also "User Defined" list for every type of UDA Driver V.029: 1. Xear 3D - 5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER: h It allows users to save the cost and setup trouble of rear speakers. 2. h A...audio controllers (south bridges) on for simulating the listening environment and get more magic and different sould field. 4. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is provided: Earphone plus. To use open-aired earphones in place of rear speakers to 4-/6-channel. h It...
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... applications like DVD. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel melodies for 3D audio playing. To install C-Media drivers: 1. A-3 Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. You can also click on -screen instructions to complete installation. 4. ... to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. Restart the system. Click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Play3D Demo: It provides 5 sound sources and moving path for playing for playing. Demo Program - Insert the companion CD...
... applications like DVD. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel melodies for 3D audio playing. To install C-Media drivers: 1. A-3 Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. You can also click on -screen instructions to complete installation. 4. ... to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. Restart the system. Click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Play3D Demo: It provides 5 sound sources and moving path for playing for playing. Demo Program - Insert the companion CD...
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... back panel only (without S-Bracket). Always connect the speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- After installing the C-Media drivers, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. Line In Line Out MIC 6-Channel When set to 4-channel configuration, LINE... DOES NOT WORK any more. A-4 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you can attach the speakers for 2-/4-/6-channel operations are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, ...
... back panel only (without S-Bracket). Always connect the speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- After installing the C-Media drivers, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. Line In Line Out MIC 6-Channel When set to 4-channel configuration, LINE... DOES NOT WORK any more. A-4 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you can attach the speakers for 2-/4-/6-channel operations are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, ...
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If you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right bars are available. The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion. The best way is not recommended to enhance the volume too ..." icon once and you want a best sound quality. In 6-channel mode, you want a higher volume level of external speakers or just to configure. 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...
If you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right bars are available. The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion. The best way is not recommended to enhance the volume too ..." icon once and you want a best sound quality. In 6-channel mode, you want a higher volume level of external speakers or just to configure. 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...
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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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... showed as following depending on the mainboard you purchase. If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you configure your audio environment. A-16 Demo Program will find the program from the path: Start-> Programs->C-Media 3D Audio->Play3D Demo... Program. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- Please note the Setup screen may only see the Sound Effect tab in the Xear 3D Advanced ...
... showed as following depending on the mainboard you purchase. If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you configure your audio environment. A-16 Demo Program will find the program from the path: Start-> Programs->C-Media 3D Audio->Play3D Demo... Program. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- Please note the Setup screen may only see the Sound Effect tab in the Xear 3D Advanced ...
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... system manually. PCI provides "plug and play " it is usually used by the MS-DOS for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. Logical block addressing is one of the defining features of diagnostic tests, include checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if...
... system manually. PCI provides "plug and play " it is usually used by the MS-DOS for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. Logical block addressing is one of the defining features of diagnostic tests, include checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if...
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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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...Allows you to perform the functions listed below: z Auto Search - After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. z Exit - z FAQ...various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. To use the function, you need to inquire. 1-12 Double click this icon to schedule the search for users to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™...
...Allows you to perform the functions listed below: z Auto Search - After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. z Exit - z FAQ...various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. To use the function, you need to inquire. 1-12 Double click this icon to schedule the search for users to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™...
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...Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ø Live VGA Driver - Click the desired button to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-13 Updates the BIOS online. Ø Live Driver - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five ...buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear ...
...Live VGA BIOS - Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ø Live VGA Driver - Click the desired button to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-13 Updates the BIOS online. Ø Live Driver - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five ...buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear ...
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BIOS Setup driver to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Available settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off state. Power ... button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off . Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. 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. Set Monitor...
BIOS Setup driver to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. Available settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off state. Power ... button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off . Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. 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. Set Monitor...
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... Keyboard+Mouse if you need to use any USB device. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if you only want to enable/disable the onboard USB...Configuration Press to use any the USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you do not want to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-21 USB Controller This setting is used to use keyboard and...
... Keyboard+Mouse if you need to use any USB device. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if you only want to enable/disable the onboard USB...Configuration Press to use any the USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you do not want to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-21 USB Controller This setting is used to use keyboard and...
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... ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for reference only. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers. Click here MSI Reminds You... A-2 The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers...update to function properly before you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before installing the driver. The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the...
... ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for reference only. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers. Click here MSI Reminds You... A-2 The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers...update to function properly before you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before installing the driver. The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the...