User Guide
Page 5
... 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...
User Guide
Page 7
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- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 ...
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- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-19 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary ...G-1 vii BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 ...
User Guide
Page 15
... BIOS online. Updates the utilities online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. z Live Driver - Updates the VGA driver online. For more information on the leftmost pane of...
... BIOS online. Updates the utilities online. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. z Live Driver - Updates the VGA driver online. For more information on the leftmost pane of...
User Guide
Page 16
...z Exit - Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. Provides a ...link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. You can specify how often the system will ...
...z Exit - Double click this icon to inquire. 1-9 You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule. Provides a ...link to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. You can specify how often the system will ...
User Guide
Page 72
Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will ... call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. Suspend When you disable the function, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is...
Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will ... call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. Suspend When you disable the function, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is...
User Guide
Page 78
... Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on the motherboard you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB...
... Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on the motherboard you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB...
User Guide
Page 87
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 ... for better surround sound effect. A-1 C-Media 9739A allows the board to install and use 2-/4-/6-channel audio function on the board. In addtion, C-Media designs a Universal Driver Architecture (UDA driver) which provides exclusive Xear 3DTM technology, a value-add PC audio total solution. Using 2-, 4-
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 ... for better surround sound effect. A-1 C-Media 9739A allows the board to install and use 2-/4-/6-channel audio function on the board. In addtion, C-Media designs a Universal Driver Architecture (UDA driver) which provides exclusive Xear 3DTM technology, a value-add PC audio total solution. Using 2-, 4-
User Guide
Page 88
... Large space for users to break through any kind of sound singals. Sound Effects - 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 enjoy multi-channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. h ...moving the physical speakers literally to save the cost and setup trouble of rear speakers to save their own A-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panel from 2-channel to install the CMedia UDA...
... Large space for users to break through any kind of sound singals. Sound Effects - 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 enjoy multi-channel surround sound system with Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM H/W & S/W 3. h ...moving the physical speakers literally to save the cost and setup trouble of rear speakers to save their own A-2 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panel from 2-channel to install the CMedia UDA...
User Guide
Page 89
Follow the on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel melodies for 3D audio playing. A-3 or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. You can also click ... to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. To install C-Media drivers: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Using 2-, 4- Demo Program - Restart the system. Play3D Demo: It provides 5 sound sources and moving path for playing for playing...
Follow the on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel melodies for 3D audio playing. A-3 or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. You can also click ... to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. To install C-Media drivers: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Using 2-, 4- Demo Program - Restart the system. Play3D Demo: It provides 5 sound sources and moving path for playing for playing...
User Guide
Page 90
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect all exist. 4-Channel When set to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- There... Line-Out connector, and the rest of speakers to 4-channel configuration, LINE IN function DOES NOT WORK any more. After installing the C-Media drivers, you can attach the speakers for 2-/4-/6-channel operations are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to use the 4-/6-channel audio ...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have a S-Bracket, you can connect all exist. 4-Channel When set to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- There... Line-Out connector, and the rest of speakers to 4-channel configuration, LINE IN function DOES NOT WORK any more. After installing the C-Media drivers, you can attach the speakers for 2-/4-/6-channel operations are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to use the 4-/6-channel audio ...
User Guide
Page 96
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. If you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right ... as showed above. A-10 Left-click Microsoft "Volume Control" icon once and you want a higher volume level of external speakers or just to configure. The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion. If you may regulate each volumn to the speaker for you...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. If you use 2-channel speaker, only Front Left and Front Right ... as showed above. A-10 Left-click Microsoft "Volume Control" icon once and you want a higher volume level of external speakers or just to configure. The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion. If you may regulate each volumn to the speaker for you...
User Guide
Page 98
Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. A-12 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears. C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects.
Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. A-12 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears. C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects.
User Guide
Page 102
After installing the program, you may be installed automatically. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you will not be different as showed as following depending on the mainboard you configure your ... Please note the Setup screen may only see the Sound Effect tab in the Xear 3D Advanced Program. Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for helping you purchase. Play3D Demo Xear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programs for the complete installation of C-Media...
After installing the program, you may be installed automatically. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you will not be different as showed as following depending on the mainboard you configure your ... Please note the Setup screen may only see the Sound Effect tab in the Xear 3D Advanced Program. Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for helping you purchase. Play3D Demo Xear 3D Advanced Program also provides interesting Play3D demo programs for the complete installation of C-Media...
User Guide
Page 117
... expansion card are properly connected and operating. It is one of the defining features of specifications that first appeared on computer's component, such as disk drivers. a name reserved by Intel that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to see if they are required. The user can exchange data with peripherals. PCI...
... expansion card are properly connected and operating. It is one of the defining features of specifications that first appeared on computer's component, such as disk drivers. a name reserved by Intel that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to see if they are required. The user can exchange data with peripherals. PCI...
User Manual
Page 7
... 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...
User Manual
Page 19
...if there is a tool used to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. ...to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon... to run the application. z Preference - z Exit - z FAQ - After installation, the "MSI Live...
...if there is a tool used to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. ...to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions about MSI's products for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon... to run the application. z Preference - z Exit - z FAQ - After installation, the "MSI Live...
User Manual
Page 20
...; is displayed. Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ø Live VGA Driver - For more information on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. Ø... Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. Updates the drivers online. Ø Live VGA BIOS - Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the left column of the OSD products online. Ø ...
...; is displayed. Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA BIOS online. Ø Live VGA Driver - For more information on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. Ø... Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. Updates the drivers online. Ø Live VGA BIOS - Double click the "MSI Live Update 3" icon, and the following screen will appear on the left column of the OSD products online. Ø ...
User Manual
Page 58
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. Power Management/..., the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off . BIOS Setup driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. 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. Power Management/..., the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off . BIOS Setup driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Last State Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred...
User Manual
Page 64
...not want 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 need to use keyboard and mouse. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enable/disable the ...onboard USB controllers. Set to Disabled only if you only want to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-21...
...not want 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 need to use keyboard and mouse. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. On-Chip IDE Configuration Press to enable/disable the ...onboard USB controllers. Set to Disabled only if you only want to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-21...
User Manual
Page 77
.... Installation for reference only. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click here MSI Reminds You... Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from...2000 Service Pack2 or later before you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under ...
.... Installation for reference only. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click here MSI Reminds You... Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from...2000 Service Pack2 or later before you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before installing the driver. The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under ...