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... Microsoft 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 Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Award® is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon...
... Microsoft 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 Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Award® is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon...
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... ii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. 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.
... ii Copyright Notice iii Revision History iii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv Chapter 1. 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.
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...update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA driver online. ö Live OSD - Updates the VGA BIOS online. ö ...Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to start the update ...
...update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA driver online. ö Live OSD - Updates the VGA BIOS online. ö ...Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to start the update ...
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... search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. l Preference - l 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 site. l View Last Result - l Exit - MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The... Live Monitor™ is any. After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear. You can...
... search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the screen. l Preference - l 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 site. l View Last Result - l Exit - MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The... Live Monitor™ is any. After installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear. You can...
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or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix A: Using 4- ALC655 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. Using 4- 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. 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 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- ALC655 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. Using 4- 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. 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 or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect.
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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. The setup screen will automatically appear. (Please note the screen below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems... access to enhance audio applications. A-2 The following illustrations are based on the different mainboard you purchased.) 2. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. MSI Reminds You...
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. The setup screen will automatically appear. (Please note the screen below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems... access to enhance audio applications. A-2 The following illustrations are based on the different mainboard you purchased.) 2. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. MSI Reminds You...
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MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the Back Panel. Read the following steps to have your speakers correctly connected to ... tray at the lower-right corner of Speakers. Click OK to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to close this window. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings. 5. or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is...
MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the Back Panel. Read the following steps to have your speakers correctly connected to ... tray at the lower-right corner of Speakers. Click OK to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to close this window. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings. 5. or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is...
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...a mirrored copy of an Array is recorded in a formed disk array are referred to as a single physical drive to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. The different methods are recognized as different RAID levels. RAID Level No. This can be... Benefits RAID 0 2 Number drives * 2 Highest performance without data (Striping) protection RAID 1 2 Smallest size Data protection (Mirroring) B-2 MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on another drive. For users wishing to...
...a mirrored copy of an Array is recorded in a formed disk array are referred to as a single physical drive to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. The different methods are recognized as different RAID levels. RAID Level No. This can be... Benefits RAID 0 2 Number drives * 2 Highest performance without data (Striping) protection RAID 1 2 Smallest size Data protection (Mirroring) B-2 MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on another drive. For users wishing to...
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... screen, press the key. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. The drivers will be installed, do so at this time. When the Windows Setup window is generated, press S to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. Depending on your operation system... Windows XP Setup screen, press the key. 5. B-14 Setup will appear. 3. The driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should appear. 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 followed by the ...
... screen, press the key. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. The drivers will be installed, do so at this time. When the Windows Setup window is generated, press S to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. Depending on your operation system... Windows XP Setup screen, press the key. 5. B-14 Setup will appear. 3. The driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should appear. 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 followed by the ...
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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. B-15 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.
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. B-15 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.