K9AGM Series MS-7242 (V1.X) Mainboard G52-72421X1 i 7242v1.0-Preface.
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Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii Technical Support .........................................................................................
TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) ......................................................... 2-19 Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-20 Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-20 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots .........
Appendix C. ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM ................................................................... C-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... C-2 System Requirements ................................................................................ C-3 Before You Begin ........................................................................................ C-4 Basic Graphics Card Installation .....................................
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9AGM Series (MS-7242 v1.X), an excellent Micro ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative ATI® RS485/RS485C & SB600 controllers for optimal system efficiency, the K9AGM Series acc ommodates the lates t AMD ® Sempron / Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in Socket 940 package and supports up to four 240-pin DDRII 800/ 667/533/400 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 8GB memory capacity.
M S-7242 M ainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - AMD Sempron/Athlon64/Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in Socket 940 - Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and higher CPU Supported FSB - 1000 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: ATI RS485/RS485C chipset (optional) - South Bridge: ATI SB600 chipset M emory Support - DDRII 800/667/533/400 DRAM (8GB Max) - 4 DIMMs DDRII (240pin / 1.
Getting Started Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 DVI port (optional) - 1 VGA port - 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 LAN jack (optional 10/100Mbps or Gigabit) - 3 flexible audio jacks - 1 1394 port (optional) Onboard Pinheaders - 3 USB 2.
M S-7242 M ainboard Mainboard Layout Top : Mous e Bott om: Keyboard CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 Winbo nd JCI1 Top : Parallel Port FDD 1 Bott om: DVI Port (opt ional) VGA P ort JPW1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB Ports JT V 1 (o p t io n a l) Top: 1394 Port (o p t ional) Bottom: USB Ports ATX1 DIMM4 DIMM3 PCI _E X2 DIMM2 PCI _E X1 DI MM1 JCOM1 IDE 1 ATI R S 4 8 5 /R S 4 8 5 C ( o p tional) T: Line-In M: Line- Out B: MIC-Int JAUD 1 JCD1 VIA VT6307/ VT 6 3 0 8 ( o p tional) PCI 2 BATT + JBAT1 J1 JUSB3
Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable (Optional) Standard Cable for Floppy Disk Standard Cable for IDE Devices 1394 Bracket (Optional) USB Bracket (Optional) Back IO Shield User’s Guide TV-out Bracket (Optional) Audio-out Bracket (Optional) MSI motherboard * The pictures are for reference only. Your packing contents may vary depending on the model you purchased.
Hardware Setup 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 c om ponen ts . S tatic elec tric ity m ay damage the components.
M S-7242 M ainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-10 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 JTV1,p.2-19 DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 CPU, p.2-3 JCI1, p.2-14 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-11 ATX1, p.2-10 JCOM1,p.2-17 PCI Express Slots, p.2-21 IDE1, p.2-11 BIOS PCI Slots, p.2-21 SATA1~4, p.2-12 JAUD1, p.2-14 JFP1, p.2-16 JFP2, p.2-16 JCD1, p.2-14 J1, p.2-15 J1394_1, p.2-13 SPDOUT1, p.2-15 SPDIN1, p.2-15 2-2 JBAT1, p.2-20 JUSB1/2/3, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD ® Sempron / Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2 AM2 processors in Socket 940. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
M S-7242 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU c an on l y f i t i n t h e c or r ec t orientation.Lower the CPU down onto the socket. 4.
Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Important Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for Socket AM2 CPUs only.
M S-7242 M ainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMM slots and supports up to 8GB system memory. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE Memory Population Rules This mainboard supports DDRII 800/667/533/400 memory interface.
Hardware Setup Installing DDRII Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
M S-7242 M ainboard Back Panel M ou se Parallel Port 10/100 LAN Line-In or Gb LAN (optional) 1394 Port (optional) Line-Out Keyboard DVI Port (optional) VGA Port USB Ports Mic-In M ouse/Keyboard Connector The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. Parallel Port Connector A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional) The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Activity Indicator Link Indicator 8 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack LED Color LED State Condition Left Orange Off On (steady state) On (brighter & pulsing) LAN link is not established. LAN link is established. The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Off On On 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
M S-7242 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 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.
Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.
M S-7242 M ainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATA II interface ports and support SATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.
Hardware Setup IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) The mainboard provides an IEEE1394 pinheader that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional).
M S-7242 M ainboard Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 GND CINTRU This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 1 JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.
Hardware Setup SPDIF Connector: SPDOUT1/SPDIN1 (Optional) These connectors are used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. The SPDOUT1 is for SPDIF-Out and the SPDIN1 is for SPDIF-In. NC NC SPDIF-Out SPDIF-In GND GND SPDOUT1 Connect to SPDOUT1 or SPDIN1 SPDIN1 SPDIF Bracket (Optional) Audio-Out Connector: J1 The J1 is an audio-out connector for you to attach an external Audio-Out bracket (optional).
M S-7242 M ainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
M S-7242 M ainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 The mainboard provides USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like.
Hardware Setup TV-Out Connector: JTV1 (Optional) The mainboard optionally provides a TV-Out connector for you to attach a TV-Out bracket that integrates HDTV-out. The TV-Out bracket offers two types of TV-Out connectors: S-Video and RCA Composite connectors. Select the appropriate one to connect to the standard television or the HDTV (High-Definition TeleVision) and it will be able to display PC’s information.
M S-7242 M ainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from 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 JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. JBAT1 3 1 3 1 1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position.
Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications.
BIOS Setup 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: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
M S-7242 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen 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. Important 1.
BIOS Setup 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 Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the S
M S-7242 M ainboard Main Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power M anagement Features Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
M S-7242 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) The date format is , . Time (HH:MM :SS) The time format is . Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave [Type]: Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
BIOS Setup If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. [LBA/Large Mode]: Large Mode is for drives that do not support LBA and have more than 1024 cylinders. Applicable to only a few drives.
M S-7242 M ainboard Advanced BIOS Features Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Boot to OS/2 This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
BIOS Setup Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices 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 the first/second/third boot device. Hard Disk Drives, Removable Drives, CD/DVD Drives These settings allow users to set the priority of the specified devices.
M S-7242 M ainboard Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timing to be determined automatically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the following fields manually.
BIOS Setup M in RAS# Active Time (Tras) This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell. VGA Share Memory Size The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. SurroundView SURROUNDVIEW ™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI Express ®-based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs).
M S-7242 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Onboard LAN Controller This setting controls the onboard LAN controller.
BIOS Setup On-Chip ATA Devices s On-Chip IDE Controller Setting to [Disabled] disables the integrated IDE controller. Setting to [Enabled] enables only the Primary IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. OnChip SATA Controller This setting controls the onchip SATA controller. OnChip SATA Type This setting specifies the function type of SATA devices.
M S-7242 M ainboard Power Management Features 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 W indows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
BIOS Setup Power Button Function This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button. [Suspend] W hen you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. Restore On AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
M S-7242 M ainboard Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) from PCI device. Resume by PCIE Device W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) from PCI Express device.
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Graphics Adapter This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
M S-7242 M ainboard H/W Monitor Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. Important 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance.
BIOS Setup Auto Disable PCI Clock This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). CPU Shutdown Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the system will be shut down automatically. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. This item is available only when your OS supports this function, such as W indows ME/XP.
M S-7242 M ainboard PC Health Status These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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.
M S-7242 M ainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to 6 characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC883 Audio The Realtek ALC883 provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-OutRight channels.
M S-7242 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC883 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 2000/XP For W indows ® 2000, you must install W indows ® 2000 Service Pack4 or later before installing the driver.
Realtek ALC883 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. The installation begins.
M S-7242 M ainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena” and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.
M S-7242 M ainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down the arrow in “Others”, you will find more optimized settings available to you.
M S-7242 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items. Important Before setting up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on the rear or front panel.
Realtek ALC883 Audio W hen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files). You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will come out from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel.
M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device Tool Mute This function is to let you freely decide which ports to output the sound. And this is essential when multistreaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
Realtek ALC883 Audio 4. Recording control Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in -Realtek HD Audio Input M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed. - Enable recording multi-streaming Important ALC883 allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simultaneously, frees you from mixing efforts.
M S-7242 M ainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here. a. Headphone for the common headphone b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output e. 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output Speaker Configuration: 1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack. 2. Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
M S-7242 M ainboard S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog. Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD. 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. Or you may click the auto test button to test the sounds of each speaker automatically.
M S-7242 M ainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback).
Realtek ALC883 Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like.
M S-7242 M ainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon will show in the system tray.
Realtek ALC883 Audio Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel M ode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
M S-7242 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 4-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector and two speakers to the real-channel Line Out connector.
Realtek ALC883 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output 1 2 3 6-Channel Analog Audio Output 4 5 6 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel and two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out connectors.
M S-7242 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output 1 2 4 5 3 6 8-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line Out (Side channels) 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 Side Surround Out (Side channels) A-22 Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector, two speakers to the rear-channel, two speakers to the c enter/ subwoofer-channel Line Out connectors, and two speakers to the side-channel Line Out co
Using TV-Out Function Appendix B Using TV-Out Function You need to install the TV-Out bracket before you can get access to the TV-out function. Follow the procedures described later to set up the TV-Out bracket and configure the display settings. Note that the TV-Out bracket works with the onboard graphic core. Do not insert any VGA card into the slot while using the TVOut bracket.
M S-7242 M ainboard Installing the TV-Out Bracket 1. Take out the TV-Out bracket. TV-Out Bracket F oolp r oof design TV-Out Connector (RCA Composite) TV-Out Connector (S-Video) 2. Locate the TV-out connector (JTV1) on the mainboard. 3. Connect the TV-Out bracket to the connector. Align the foolproof design with the pin layout of the connector to avoid mis-inserting. 4. Place the TV-Out bracket into the first slot of your system case.
Using TV-Out Function Connecting S-Video & HDTV Cables Connecting S-Video cable 1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the TV-Out(S) connector. S-Video cable 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the TV.
M S-7242 M ainboard Connecting HDTV cable 1. Connect one end of the HDTV cable to the TV-Out(C) connectors. The HDTV cable usually comes with three connecotrs on both ends. HDTV cable Green Red Blue Blue Green Red 2. Connect the other end of the HDTV cable to the HDTV.
Using TV-Out Function Display Setup The following procedures describe display setup using W indows XP. W indows 2000/ ME/9X screens are slightly different but the procedures are the same as described. Before enabling the TV-Out function, you have to select the TV-out mode in BIOS (refer to the “TV NTSC/PAL Display Select” item of Advance Chipset Features for details.) To enable the TV-Out function, follow this procedure: 1.
M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Select “Displays Manager” in the left control pane. 4. Select the display that you would like to enable. Right-click the mouse and select the desired desktop mode from the popup menu. Then click “OK” to proceed.
Using TV-Out Function 5. Finally, click “Yes” to complete the configuration.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM Appendix C ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM ATI SURROUNDVIEW ™ is an integrated feature supported by the onboard ATI northbridge chipset. It provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi-monitor support for computers that use an PCI Express ® -based graphics card in conjunction with specific ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs).
M S-7242 M ainboard Introduction SURROUNDVIEW ™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multimonitor support for computers that use an PCI Express ® -based graphics card in conjunction with the following ATI integrated graphics processors (IGPs): u RADEON® XPRESS 200 SURROUNDVIEW ™ enables support for up to four independent monitors with this mainboard.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM System Requirements Supported ATI Products Integrated graphics processors (enabled by system BIOS): RADEON® XPRESS 200 l TM PCIe graphics cards (subject to change without notice): l RADEON® X300 series l RADEON® X600 series l RADEON® X700 series l RADEON® X800 series l Or more advanced series TM Expansion Slot l PCIe Operating System l Windows 2000 l Windows XP (Home or Pro) x 16 ® ® CPU AMD® Socket AM2 recommended System Memory 1 GB minimum UMA Frame Buffer
M S-7242 M ainboard Installing a Graphics Card Important This section provides generic installation instructions only. In most cases a graphics card will come with specific installation instructions, in which case users should consult their graphics card manual and follow the instructions therein. Before You Begin Before you begin installing your graphics card, please do the following: 1. Record any serial numbers printed on the card itself. 2. Update your PCIe™ chipset drivers to the latest vers ion.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM 3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover. Important WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer. 5. Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-plate c over. 6.
M S-7242 M ainboard Enabling SURROUNDVIEWTM To enable SURROUNDVIEW ™, you must first alter your computer’s BIOS settings. 1. Restart your system, and enter CMOS setup. CMOS is part of your system’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). W hen restarting, press DEL key to enter Setup. The CMOS Setup screen appears. 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Advanced Chipset Features, and then press Enter. The Advanced Chipset Features screen appears. 3. Use the arrow keys to navigate to VGA Share M emory Size.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM Frequently Asked Questions Using SURROUNDVIEW™ Question Answer Does the Windows® “Standby” function work when Yes, Standby should work properly with SURROUNDVIEW™. SURROUNDVIEW™ is enabled? Do all ATI cards support SURROUNDVIEW™? No, only the ATI graphics cards noted in System Requirements will support SURROUNDVIEW™.
M S-7242 M ainboard Using Multiple Displays Setting Up Multiple Displays To use SURROUNDVIEW ™, connect display devices to the output connections of both your integrated graphics processor (IGP) and your PCI Express® graphics card. There will normally be three or four connections: l Four connections mode - two from the IGP and two from the graphics card.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM u To set up a multi-monitor display 1. Right-click on a clear area of your desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties dialog opens. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Click the Identify button to display a large number on each monitor. 4. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary (main) monitor, and choose Primary. Note: W hen you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary.
M S-7242 M ainboard u To use three connection mode: One from TV ang two from the graphics card.) If you use the three connections mode (one from the TV and two from the graphics card), it is required to follow the step below to recognize the TV that connected to the mainboard: 1. Install the TV-out bracket to the mainboard. 2. Connect the TV to the TV-out bracket. 3. Power on the computer. (Be sure you had install the “ATi System Drivers” already, if not please install it.) 4.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM Using SURROUNDVIEWTM Business Applications Using SURROUNDVIEW ™, you can run multiple applications simultaneously — for example, a spreadsheet, a W eb browser and a stock trader could be run and viewed on separate screens at the same time. u To enable SURROUNDVIEW™ for business applications 1.
M S-7242 M ainboard 3. Open your W eb browser, and then drag it to monitor 2. Web browser displayed on monitor 2 4. Launch another instance of your W eb browser, and then drag it to monitor 3.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM Games The following section uses Microsoft® Flight Simulator as an example of using SURROUNDVIEW ™ for games. Using SURROUNDVIEW ™, you can display a different Flight Simulator view on each of your monitors. Important For best results, in the Flight Simulator Settings Display dialog, set the full screen resolution for each video adapter to match the desktop resolution for the corresponding display.
M S-7242 M ainboard 2. Click the FLY NOW! button to start Flight Simulator. Then click the “X” button to continue. You are now “flying”. “Flying” in Microsoft® Flight Simulator using primary monitor only 3. From the Views menu, create a new window, and then drag it to monitor 2. Microsoft® Flight Simulator with both Primary and Monitor 2 running Important 1. When moving a 3D window, you may see some hesitation when crossing the boundary to a secondary display.
ATI SURROUNDVIEWTM 4. From the Views menu, create another new window, and then drag it to monitor 3.
