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...are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. AMD, Athlon™ , Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™ , and Duron™ are the properties of MICRO-STAR ...174; is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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...
...are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Visit the MSI website for further guidance. AMD, Athlon™ , Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™ , and Duron™ are the properties of MICRO-STAR ...174; is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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...
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... Module Combination 2-2 Installing DDR Modules 2-3 Back Panel & Power Supply 2-4 Connectors, Jumpers and Slots 2-5 Chapter 3. 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.
... Module Combination 2-2 Installing DDR Modules 2-3 Back Panel & Power Supply 2-4 Connectors, Jumpers and Slots 2-5 Chapter 3. 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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... 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. Updates the BIOS online. ö Live Driver - Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to search for ... update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. ö Live BIOS - Updates the drivers online. ö Live VGA BIOS - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Six buttons are placed on the screen. Double...
... 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. Updates the BIOS online. ö Live Driver - Updates the utilities online. To use the function, you don't need to search for ... update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. ö Live BIOS - Updates the drivers online. ö Live VGA BIOS - After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Six buttons are placed on the screen. Double...
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... Monitor icon to inquire. 1-12 To use the function, you to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the right) will appear. You can specify how often the system will automatically search for users to...
... Monitor icon to inquire. 1-12 To use the function, you to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. Searches for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the right) will appear. You can specify how often the system will automatically search for users to...
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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. or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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 Using 4- 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.
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. or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect. 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 Using 4- 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.
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... utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. A-2 MSI Reminds You... Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. 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. Follow the procedures described below might be different depending on...
... utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. A-2 MSI Reminds You... Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. 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. Follow the procedures described below might be different depending on...
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... 4- Select a desired multi-channel operation from the "Environment" drop-down menu. 3. a. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to close this window. or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. ... the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of Speakers. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings. 5. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Using 4- Click OK to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly...
... 4- Select a desired multi-channel operation from the "Environment" drop-down menu. 3. a. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to close this window. or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. ... the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of Speakers. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings. 5. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Using 4- Click OK to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly...
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... can be combined together through data redundant operation, where if one logical unit. All disk members in an array are referred to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. Fault tolerance is to the operating system. of combining two or more hard disk drives into one... if the operating system fails or hangs. 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 install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to as different ...
... can be combined together through data redundant operation, where if one logical unit. All disk members in an array are referred to Driver and RAID Software Installation section. Fault tolerance is to the operating system. of combining two or more hard disk drives into one... if the operating system fails or hangs. 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 install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to as different ...
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...or RAID driver" appears. 2. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation ... the Driver tab, click on Windows XP Setup screen, press the key. 5. The drivers will ... so at this time. The driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should...screen will appear. 3. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing RAID Software & Drivers Install Driver in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP...driver diskette VIA VT6420/VT8237 Disk Driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Press to continue with installation. 6. Once all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation h Existing Windows XP Driver...
...or RAID driver" appears. 2. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation ... the Driver tab, click on Windows XP Setup screen, press the key. 5. The drivers will ... so at this time. The driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should...screen will appear. 3. MS-7021 ATX Mainboard Installing RAID Software & Drivers Install Driver in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP...driver diskette VIA VT6420/VT8237 Disk Driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Press to continue with installation. 6. Once all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation h Existing Windows XP Driver...
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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. B-15 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.
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. B-15 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.