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5-14MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardAssigning a Dedicated DiskTo mark a disk as dedicated, or reserve it for use by a specific array,Step 1: Mark the Disk as a

5-15nVIDIA RAID Introduction3. Click Next.The RAID Array Selection page appears.4. From the Free Disk Selection page, select one of the two free disks

5-16MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardRemoving a Dedicated DiskOnce a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed atany time. To re

5-17nVIDIA RAID IntroductionMorphing From One RAID Array to AnotherIn a traditional RAID environment, when a user wants to change the current state of

5-18MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardRAID 0 m >= n2 Number of RAID 0 disks must be equal to or greater than half the number of RAID 0+1 disks. RAID 1 ** Not

5-19nVIDIA RAID Introduction2 Click Next and the following screen shot will appear:3 Connect the RAID disk that you want to use with any given RAID ar

5-20MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard1 From the NVRAIDMAN window, right click on any available free disk and select Create Array as show in Figure below.2 T

5-21nVIDIA RAID Introduction8 Click OK. The Clearing System Data screen appears again with the Initialize Arraycheck box checked as shown below.9 Cli

5-22MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardRebuilding a RAID ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in thearray. This appl

5-23nVIDIA RAID Introduction4. Click Next. The Disk Selection page appears.5. Select the drive that you want to rebuild by clicking it from the list,

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5-24MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardDuring the rebuilding process, the NVRAID Management utility screen shows thestatus under the System Tasks and Details sect

5-25nVIDIA RAID IntroductionSynchronizing a RAID ArraySynchronizing an array will force a rebuild of redundancy or parity. The operation isapplicable

5-26MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardUsind Disk AlertThe RAID manager application includes a disk alert feature that provides a graphicalindication of the statu

A-1Introduction to Realtek ALC880The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC880 chip, which providessupport for 8-channel audio output, including 2 Fro

A-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardInstalling the Audio DriverYou need to install the driver for Realtek ALC880 codec to function properlybefore you can get a

A-3Introduction to Realtek ALC8804. Click Finish to restart the system.3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereCli

A-4 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardSoftware ConfigurationAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channelaudio feature now.

A-5Introduction to Realtek ALC880Sound EffectYou may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjustautomatically. If you like, you m

A-6 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardSaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuse.Reset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to thedefault setting.Enable /

A-7Introduction to Realtek ALC880Karaoke ModeKaraoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music youusually play, Karaoke mode can help

1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedGetting StartedThank you for choosing the K8NGM2 Series (MS-7207 v2.X)Micro ATX mainboard. The K8NGM2 Serie

A-8 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardMixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panelsindividually.1. VolumeYou can adjust the vol

A-9Introduction to Realtek ALC880When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use WindowsMedia Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will b

A-10 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard3. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is es

A-11Introduction to Realtek ALC8804. Recording controlToolToolShow the following volume controlsThis is to let you freely decide which volume control

A-12 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardAudioIOIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function andspeakers.You can choose a desired multi-

A-13Introduction to Realtek ALC880Correct MessageAssume to plug a headphone in the Green jack at back panel. The icon besidegreen jack become visible

A-14 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardGlobal Connector SettingsClick to access global connector settings.1. Mute rear panel when front headphone plug

A-15Introduction to Realtek ALC880S/PDIFShort for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of

A-16 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one youselect will light up and make

A-17Introduction to Realtek ALC880MicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the NoiseSuppression to remove the possible

1-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPU† Supports 64-bit AMD® K8 Athlon64/ Athlon64FX processor (Socket 939).† Supports 4800+ and highe

A-18 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audioapplications like gaming. You may

A-19Introduction to Realtek ALC880InformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver

A-20 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardUsing 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio FunctionConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function

A-21Introduction to Realtek ALC880n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s Line Out connector andtwo speak

A-22 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboardn 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s Line Out connector, twospeakers to th

A-23Introduction to Realtek ALC880312645n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker OutputDescription:Connect two speakers to backpanel’s Line Out connector, twos

B-1Using the TV-Out FunctionAppendix B: Using the TV-Out Func-tion (HDTV-Out Integrated)You need to install the TV-Out bracket before you can get acce

B-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardInstalling the TV-Out Bracket1. Take out the TV-Out bracket.2. Locate the TV-out connector (JTV1) on the mainboard.3. Conne

B-3Using the TV-Out Function1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the TV-Out(S) connector.Connecting S-Video cable2. Connect the other end of the

B-4 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard2. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the TV.1. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the blue connector of the TV-Out

1-3Getting StartedLAN† VITESSE VSC8201RX/ Realtek 8201CL (Optional)- Compliant with PCI v2.2.- Supports ACPI Power Management.- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb

B-5Using the TV-Out Function2. Connect the other end of the HDTV cable to the HDTV.1. Connect one end of the HDTV cable to the TV-Out(C) connectors. T

B-6 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardDisplay SetupThe following procedures describe display setup using Windows XP. Windows2000/ME/9X screens are slightly diff

B-7Using the TV-Out Function4. In the nView tab, click Device Set-tings to set up or change settingsrelated to the output device used forthe current d

B-8 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard6. Select your local TV format.7. (refer to Step 4) Under DeviceSettings, click Device Adjust-ments. In the Screen Adjust-

1-4 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...1. Each board will be given a unique 1394 GUID from themanufacturer’s default settings in the system BIOS

1-5Getting StartedMainboard LayoutK8NGM2 Series (MS-7207 v2.X)M-ATX Mainboard

1-6 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardPacking ChecklistPower Cable (Optional)SATA Cable (Optional)User’s GuideMSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDBack IO Shield1

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupThis chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,and expansion cards, as well as how to setup th

2-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideDDR DIMMs, p.2-7CPUFAN1, p.2-15JCI1,p.2-18JPW1, p.2-9CPU, p.2-3JTV1,p.2-22Back PanelI/O, p.2-10JCOM1,

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2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses aCPU socket called Socket-939 for easy

2-4 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket 9391.Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2.P

2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler SetWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink anda cooling fan attached on

2-6 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard6.Locate the Fix Lever, Safety Hookand the Fixed Bolt.Lift up the intensive fixed lever.5.Position the cooling set onto the

2-7Hardware SetupMemoryDIMM Module CombinationInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to amaximum size of 1GB. Users

2-8 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardInstalling DDR Modules1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module willonly fit in the right orie

2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Beforeinserting the power supply connector, always make sur

2-10 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardBack PanelMouse/Keyboard ConnectorThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connectorfor attaching a

2-11Hardware SetupDigital Panel Connector (for GeForce 6150 only) (optional)The mainboard provides a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector whichall

2-12 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardLAN (RJ-45) Jack:10/100 LAN (RTL8201CL) or Giga-bit LAN(VSC8201RX : optional)The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack

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2-13Hardware SetupAudio Port Connectors & Audio Header (J1)The 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line Outis a connec

2-14 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardParallel Port Connector: LPT1The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallelport is a stand

2-15Hardware SetupFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M

2-16 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Masterand a Slave

2-17Hardware SetupPIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 GND 2 TXP3 TXN 4 GND5 RXN 6 RXP7 GNDPin DefinitionConnect to SATA1/2/3/4Take out the dust cover andconnect to

2-18 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the frontpanel audio and

2-19Hardware SetupSPDIF-Out/ SPDIF-In Connector: JSPDO1/ JSPDI1 (SPDIF-In isoptional)These connectors are used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Di

2-20 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)The mainboard provides one 1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE1394 por

2-21Hardware SetupFront Panel Connector: JFP1/JFP2The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection tothe front panel switche

2-22 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardTV-Out Connector: JTV1 (For GeForce 6150 Only, Optional)The mainboard optionally provides a TV-Out connector for you to at

iv1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. Lay th

2-23Hardware SetupFront USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 .USB 2.0 technology inc

2-24 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardButtonThe motherboard provides the following button for you to set the computer’sfunction. This section will explain how t

2-25Hardware SetupSlotsPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hard-ware lines over which de

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup programand allows you to configure the system for optimum use.Y

3-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message below appe

3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

3-4 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS Feat

3-5BIOS SetupCell_MenuThis menu shows the frequency of CPU.Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for

3-6 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesDate (MM:DD:YY)This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date)

3-7BIOS SetupDeviceThis item shows the information about the specified item (Read-only).TypeThis item defines the HDD parameters.LBA/Large ModeThis it

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3-8 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardHard Disk S.M.A.R.T.This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & ReportingTechnology) capabil

3-9BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesQuick BootSelect Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test(POST). A quick POST sk

3-10 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIOAPIC FunctionThis field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable InterruptController). Due to compli

3-11BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesMSI Reminds You...Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.Memclock ModeUsers can place

3-12 MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboarda technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory location to beaccessed after the first address is acc

3-13BIOS SetupTV Mode SupportThis item allows you to select the TV display mode. Setting options: [NTSC_M],[NTSC_J], [PAL_M], [PAL_BDGHI], [PAL_N], [P

3-14 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsUSB 1.1 ControllerThis setting disables/enables the USB 1.1 controller. Setting options: [Enabled],[

3-15BIOS SetupOnboard IEEE1394 ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Set-ting options: [Enabled], [Dis

3-16 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIDE Devices ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:PCI IDE BusMasterThis

3-17BIOS SetupPower Management FeaturesACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function.

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3-18 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardPower Button FunctionThis feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are:[On/Off] The power but

3-19BIOS SetupPS/2 Device Wakeup from S5This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on thesystem from S5. If you choose [Password

3-20 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)feature. PCI, or Peri

3-21BIOS SetupIRQ Resource SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These items specif

3-22 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/Odevices. When an I/O device needs to

3-23BIOS SetupH/W MonitorThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.Monitor function is available only if there is har

3-24 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardCell_MenuThe items in Cell Menu includes some important settings of CPU, PCIE, DRAM.MSI Reminds You...Change these setting

3-25BIOS SetupAdjust DDR Voltage (V)Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made tothis setting may cause a stability issue

3-26 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardLoad Fail-Safe/Optimized DefaultsThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOSsettings to the de

3-27BIOS SetupBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six characters

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Introduction to DigiCell4-1Chapter 4. Introductionto DigiCellChapter 4. Introduction to DigiCellIntroduction to DigiCellshort-cut icon in the system t

MSI Feature4-2 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardBefore using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LANcard, Wireless LAN ca

Introduction to DigiCell4-3Software Access PointIn this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode to different ones,and configure the advanced set

MSI Feature4-4 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardH/W DiagnosticIn the H/W Diagnostic sub-menu, you can see the information, status and note ofeach DigiCell. You

Introduction to DigiCell4-5CommunicationIn the Communication sub-menu, you can see the status of all the LAN / WLAN /Bluetooth on the screen if the ha

MSI Feature4-6 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardSoftware Access PointIn the Software Access Point sub-menu, you can see the communication status onyour system a

Introduction to DigiCell4-7Access Point ModeClick on “Setting” button of the Access Point Mode and the following screen willdisplay.IP SharingClick on

MSI Feature4-8 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardWLAN Card ModeClick on “Setting” button of the WLAN Card Mode for the WEP status of your APs.If the AP you are s

Introduction to DigiCell4-9Live UpdateClick on the Live Update icon in the main menu and the Live Update program will beenabled.The Live Update 3™ is

MSI Feature4-10 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardMEGA STICKIn the MEGA STICK sub-menu, you can configure the settings of MSI MEGA STICKand the media files (*.m3

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Introduction to DigiCell4-11There is also a toolbar for you to execute some basic function, like play, stop, pause,previous/next song, song info and v

MSI Feature4-12 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardNon-Unicode programs supportedIf you are using an operating system in European languages, and you’d like to pla

Introduction to DigiCell4-133. Then go to the [Advanced] tab and select the language you want to besupported (the language of the filename in the Mega

MSI Feature4-14 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardPC AlertClick on the PC Alert icon in the main menu and the PC Alert program will beenabled.PC Alert is just li

Introduction to DigiCell4-15Power on AgentIn the Power on Agent sub-menu, you can configure setting of power-on, power-off and restarting status.In th

MSI Feature4-16 MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardPower Off / RestartYou may configure the time (in the format hh:mm:ss) for the next power-off / restart.Start W

Introduction to DigiCell4-17Auto LoginSince the Power On function allows the system to power on automatically, you mayhave to enable this Auto Login f

5-1nVIDIA RAID IntroductionChapter 6. nVidia RAID In-troductionNVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)technology—which is used by th

5-2MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardIntroductionSystem RequirementOperating System SupportNVRAID supports the following operating systems:Windows XPWindows 2000

5-3nVIDIA RAID IntroductionBasic Configuration InstructionsThe following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID:Non-Bootable RAID Array1. Choose t

ixChassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1...2-18SPDIF-Out/ SPDIF-In Connector: JSPDO1/JSPDI1 (SPDIF-In is

5-4MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardUnderstanding the “Define a New Array” WindowUse the Define a New Array window to• Select the RAID Mode• Set up the Striping

5-5nVIDIA RAID IntroductionUsing the Define a New Array WindowIf necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field

5-6MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardCompleting the RAID BIOS Setup1.After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data promptappears.2.Press Y

5-7nVIDIA RAID IntroductionInstalling the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, an

5-8MS-7207 M-ATX Mainboard4.Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppydisk inserted in the floppy drive until t

5-9nVIDIA RAID IntroductionNVIDIA RAID Utility InstallationInstalling the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows(for Non-bootable RAID Array)The existing

5-10MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardInitializing and Using the Disk ArrayThe RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows.1.Launch Computer Manageme

5-11nVIDIA RAID Introduction5.Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then clickNext. The Completing the Initialize a

5-12MS-7207 M-ATX MainboardRAID Drives ManagementThere is an application called NVRAIDMAN which helps you perform the followingtasks of nVDIA RAID.• V

5-13nVIDIA RAID IntroductionSetting Up a Spare RAID DiskYou can designate a hard drive to be used as a spare drive for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1or RAID 5 arr