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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 Cable (Optional...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 Protection 1-12 Round Cable (Optional...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.
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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- 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...
... 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- 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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... function, you purchased does not support any of the screen. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the drivers online. Updates the VGA driver online. z Live Utility - For more information on the leftmost pane of the ...online. z Live VGA Driver - If the product you need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-8 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application....
... function, you purchased does not support any of the screen. Double click the "MSI Live Update 2" icon, and the following screen will appear on the screen. Updates the drivers online. Updates the VGA driver online. z Live Utility - For more information on the leftmost pane of the ...online. z Live VGA Driver - If the product you need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 1-8 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application....
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... 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. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions listed below: z Auto... corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z Preference - Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule...
... 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. You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions listed below: z Auto... corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need to a database which contents various possible questions about MSI's products for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. z Preference - Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule...
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...after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off . Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Last State Restores the system to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3. Suspend When you ... Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will need an AGP driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off . Restore on state. BIOS ...
...after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are : On/Off The power button functions as normal power off . Therefore, if the AGP driver of the power button. Last State Restores the system to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3. Suspend When you ... Settings are : Power Off Leaves the computer in the power on AC/Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will need an AGP driver to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Power On Leaves the computer in the power off . Restore on state. BIOS ...
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... 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your wan t to No Mice only if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB device other than the USB mouse. USB Controller This... onboard USB controllers. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
... 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that the options showed on your wan t to No Mice only if your BIOS might be different depending on the motherboard you buy. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup Please note that does not support or have any USB device other than the USB mouse. USB Controller This... onboard USB controllers. Setting options: Disabled, Keyboard+Mouse, All Device. USB Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
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... platforms and all C-Media audio chips. A-1 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 attach 4 or... 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. 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. The section will tell you how to install and ...
... platforms and all C-Media audio chips. A-1 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 attach 4 or... 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. 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. The section will tell you how to install and ...
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... a world-wide standard for every type of rear speakers. 2. h Users can use the function, you need to install the CMedia UDA driver. Sound Effects - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on board. h It has an user-friendly interface to shifting virtual speakers just...
... a world-wide standard for every type of rear speakers. 2. h Users can use the function, you need to install the CMedia UDA driver. Sound Effects - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on board. h It has an user-friendly interface to shifting virtual speakers just...
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To install C-Media drivers: 1. Restart the system. You can also click on the speakers respectively to complete installation. 4. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel ... positional sound and also use this program to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. A-3 Follow the on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Demo Program - Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. Click on -screen instructions to test each channel...
To install C-Media drivers: 1. Restart the system. You can also click on the speakers respectively to complete installation. 4. Multi-channel Music: Multi-channel Music Demo Program has three 5.1-channel ... positional sound and also use this program to adjust your virtual speakers before playing multi-channel audio applications like gaming. 7. A-3 Follow the on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Demo Program - Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. Using 2-, 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function settings. 6. Click on -screen instructions to test each channel...
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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 all exist. 4-Channel When set to 6-channel configuration, LINE IN and MIC functions DO NOT.... A-4 Line In Line Out MIC 6-Channel When set to S-Bracket. Use the back panel only (without S-Bracket). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- If your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket. Different connector ...
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 all exist. 4-Channel When set to 6-channel configuration, LINE IN and MIC functions DO NOT.... A-4 Line In Line Out MIC 6-Channel When set to S-Bracket. Use the back panel only (without S-Bracket). MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Hardware Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- If your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket. Different connector ...
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... may regulate each volumn to default value (0dB) You may adjust all channels. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. If you can enable Loudness (AGC). The driver has also been designed with a sophisticated auto gain control minimizing the signal clipping distortion...
... may regulate each volumn to default value (0dB) You may adjust all channels. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Volumn Control Click on the Volumn Control tab and the following screen appears. 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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C-Media UDA driver now supports Xear 3D-5.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIRFTER and sound effects. A-12 Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. 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. A-12 Just click the left button in Xear 3D tab and the new friendly/fancy graphic user interface will pop up as follows. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D Click on the Xear 3D tab and the following screen appears.
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...-> Programs->C-Media 3D Audio->Play3D Demo Program. Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for the complete installation of C-Media applications. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you purchase. Click here for helping you configure your audio environment...
...-> Programs->C-Media 3D Audio->Play3D Demo Program. Please click C-Media Sound Drivers again for the complete installation of C-Media applications. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Xear 3D- If you click One Touch Setup during the setup procedure when you insert the MSI software driver, you purchase. Click here for helping you configure your audio environment...
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... IDE (EIDE), a hard disk interface to address a hard disk larger than the manufacturer-specified speed (for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. LED (Light Emitting Diode) A semiconductor device that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits...
... IDE (EIDE), a hard disk interface to address a hard disk larger than the manufacturer-specified speed (for the activity lights on computer's component, such as disk drivers. LED (Light Emitting Diode) A semiconductor device that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits...