H55M-E32/ H55M-E23/ H55M-E21 series MS-7636 (v3.
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MS-7636 Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
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MS-7636 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-3 Preface ix
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the H55M-E32/ H55ME23/ H55M-E21 Series (MS-7636 v3.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The H55M-E32/ H55M-E23/ H55M-E21 Series mainboards are based on Intel® H55 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1156 processor, the H55M-E32/ H55ME21/ H55M-E21 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5 (Lynnfield & Clarkdale), Core™ i3 and Pentium® processor in the LGA1156 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
MS-7636 Chapter 1 ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.0 connectors - 1 Chassis Intrusion connector - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector - 1 Front Panel Audio connector - 1 TPM Module connector - 1 Parallel connector - 1 Serial connector Slots ■ 1 PCIE x16 slot ■ 2 PCIE x1 slots ■ 1 PCI slot, supports 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (21.0 cm X 24.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout SYSFAN2 JPWR2 Top : mouse Bottom:keyboard Top: USB ports (for H55M-E32) Bottom: HDMI port CPUFAN USB ports JPWR1 Top: VGA Port Bottom: DVI-D T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out BATT + SYSFAN1 T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic DIMM1 DIMM2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports PCI_E1 SATA5 PCI_E3 PCI1 Audio chip JCI1 JAUD1 JSP1 JFP2 JCOM1 JLPT1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JBAT1 JFP1 H55M-E32/ H55M-E23/ H55M-E21 Series (MS-7636 v3.
MS-7636 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) User’s Guide Chapter 1 MSI mainboard Back IO Shield The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide SYSFAN1, p.2-14 JPWR2, p.2-10 CPUFAN, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-4 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 DDR3, p.2-8 Back Panel, p.2-11 JPWR1, p.2-10 PCIE, p.2-19 JCI1, p.2-13 JBAT1, p.2-18 JTPM1, p.2-17 SATA1~6, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-19 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-16 JUSB1~3, p.2-15 JSP1, p.2-16 JLPT1, p.2-17 JCOM1, p.
MS-7636 Screw Holes When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below. Chapter 2 The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis. Screw holes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7636 CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 2. Lift the load lever up to fully open position 3.
Hardware Setup 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Alignment Key 7. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8. Make sure the four hooks are in porper position before you install the cooler. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
MS-7636 10. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. 11. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted. 12. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Chapter 2 9. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS.
Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance.
MS-7636 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides. Notch Volt Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 2-9 Chapter 2 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13. d n u ro V .
MS-7636 Back Panel Mouse USB 2.0 Port (for H55M-E32) LAN VGA Port Line-In RS-Out Chapter 2 Line-Out CS-Out Mic Keyboard HDMI Port USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port SS-Out USB 2.0 Port (for H55M-E32) ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
Hardware Setup ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On(Steady state) LAN link is established. Right Green Orange Green/ Orange On(brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
MS-7636 Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA5 SATA6 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 .D R 6 DT N . 4 SI . 2 I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 . SO C D 3 .D 1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V.
MS-7636 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. P o w e r r r E D Buz zer .+ 8 . 6 + . 4 . 2 L JFP2 D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .Po sp n 5 Su rou . 3 .G 1 ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 .5 . 3 .
Hardware Setup S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. 115V d n u F ro DI .G P 1 .S CC 2 .V 3 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional) Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
MS-7636 Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Chapter 2 T C L Y .S 5 E S 2 3.P U K# 7 2 1.B C ND 6 2 9.A R ND 5 1 .P R ND 4 7 1 5.P R ND 3 1 .P 3 R D 2 1 1.P RN D 1 1 .P N D 9 .P R N D0 7 .PR N B# 5 .PR ST 3 .R 1 in P d o un d .N ro un d 6 2 4.G ro un d 2 2.G ro un d 2 .G ro un d 0 2 .G r o u n d 8 # 1 6 .
Hardware Setup Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 12 pin position.
MS-7636 Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. Chapter 2 PCIE x16 Slot PCIE x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
MS-7636 Control Keys Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help Enter the CPU Spec.
BIOS Setup The Main Menu ▶ Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ▶ H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase.
MS-7636 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. ▶ Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. [month] The month from Jan. through Dec.
MS-7636 ▶ SATA1~6 Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Chapter 3 ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will show the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. Important SATA1~6 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard. ▶ Hold On The setting determines whether the system will stop of an error is detected at boot.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ --- Boot Device These items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device.
MS-7636 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
MS-7636 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the on-chip SATA controller. Chapter 3 ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for on-chip SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7636 ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake Up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS. ▶ Resume From S3 By USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. ▶ CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range.
MS-7636 Green Power Chapter 3 ▶ CPU Phase Control (optional) When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: ▶ U-Key This item is used to enable/ disable USB driver device as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at This item is used to specify the USB driver device as a key. ▶ Change Supervisor Password This item is used to set the supervisor password.
MS-7636 Cell Menu Chapter 3 Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / QPI Frequency These items show the current frequencies of CPU, Memory and QPI. Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu, it shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only. ▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology.
MS-7636 ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Hyper-Threading Function The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
BIOS Setup ▶ Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
MS-7636 ▶ DRAM Timing Mode Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following “Advance DRAM Configuration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the DRAM timings and the following related “Advance DRAM Configuration” sub-menu manually. ▶ CH1/ CH2 1T/2T Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate.
BIOS Setup ▶ CH1/ CH2 tRTP Time interval between a read and a precharge command. ▶ CH1/ CH2 tFAW This item is used to set the tFAW timing. ▶ Current CH1/ CH2 tdrRdTRd/ tddRdTRd/ tsrRdTWr/ tdrRdTWr/ tddRdTWr/ tsrWrTRd/ tddWrTWr/ tsrRDTRd/ tsrWrTWr These item show the advanced DRAM timings. ▶ Channel 1/ Channel2 Advanced Memory Setting Setting to [Auto] enables the advance memory timing automatically to be determined by BIOS. Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the following advanced memory timings.
MS-7636 Important Two ways to save your system from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to reboot the system three times. Please note that, to avoid electric current to affect other devices or components, we suggest an interval of more than 10 seconds among the reboot actions. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is failed and restore the default settings automatically.
BIOS Setup M-Flash == BIOS Update or Boot 2nd BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash function allows you to flash BIOS from USB drive/ storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). [Disabled] Disable M-Flash function. [BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly.
MS-7636 Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. Chapter 3 • The monitor may go dark during the Mflash operation due the special design of some graphics cards. The beeping noise signals that the Mflash operation is still in progress.
BIOS Setup ▶ Load BIOS source File from When the M-Flash function as sets to [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. ▶ Boot 2nd BIOS from USB Drive When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] ], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB drive.
MS-7636 Overclocking Profile Chapter 3 ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 These items are used to save the currect settings to selected profile, and they are also used to load the settings from the selected profile.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 5.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 5.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows® For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.
MS-7636 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Realtek Audio ■ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. the “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ■ Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
