MSI MEGA 180 Betriebsanweisung

iUser’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MEGA 180, the Best of Computing & HomeEntertainment. Based on the design idea of consumer product, the MEGA 180 isno

5-16Chapter 5ScheduleClick Schedule, you can enter the recording schedule screen. Click Add to programa once/weekly/daily recording; in addition, you

5-17Media Center Deluxe IIIClick Music, you can play music from your pre-programmed playlists or CD.My LocationThe Media Center Deluxe III will play t

5-18Chapter 5Click View Pictures, you can view pictures from a specified folder.Sort by Name / Sort by DateThe pictures can be sorted by name or date

5-19Media Center Deluxe III5.4.5 DVD / VCDClick DVD / VCD to watch DVD ro VCD.Settings / Start LanguageMatePlease refer to chapter 5.3.4.VocalThere ar

5-20Chapter 55.4.6 RadioClick Radio to listen to broadcasts.Sort by Name / FrequencyThese stations can be sorted by name or frequency as you like.Auto

5-21Media Center Deluxe III5.4.7 KaraokeClick Radio to listen to broadcasts.Settings / Start LanguageMatePlease refer to chapter 5.3.4.VocalThere are

5-22Chapter 55.4.8 ApplicationClick here to remove the se-lected shortcut from theapplications listThe location ofthe shortcuts inyour systemThe

5-23Media Center Deluxe III5.4.9 SetupClick Setup, the window shows step-by-step procedures guiding you to personalize your Media CenterDeluxe III.Hid

5-24Chapter 5TV SourceYou can set the TV source. Option: Cable and Antenna.CountrySelect the country where you are.Video Capture DeviceThis item wi

5-25Media Center Deluxe IIITransition TimeYou are allowed to set time for picture slideshow. Take the window above as anexample, when you use slidesho

Introductionmaximize your connection to the digital planet- Hi-Fi Stereo: Audio CD+MP3 Player+AM/FM Tuner- Home Theater: DVD + 5.1 Channel + TV Tuner

5-26Chapter 5Audio LanguageThe DVD will be played in the language that you choose, if supported.Subtitle LanguageThe DVD will be played with the sub

5-27Media Center Deluxe IIIYou can use the attached remote controller to control TV as you do in the livingroom. Check the following note if your remo

5-28Chapter 5TVPress the power button under operating system to launch Media Center Deluxe III orMSI PVS alone (if Media Center Deluxe III is not inst

5-29Media Center Deluxe IIIFollow the steps below to uninstall the Media Center Deluxe III:1. Click Control Panel icon in the Start menu.2. Find and d

5-30Chapter 54. Please DO NOT REMOVE THE SHARED FILES. Always click No tocontinue.5. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation.Click here whenasking

6-1Wireless LAN CardWireless LAN Card(for Deluxe Model)6.1 Introduction6.2 Wireless Network Utility6.3 Encryption6.4 Status6.5 Information

6-2Chapter 6MSI Wireless LAN Card, compliant with IEEE802.11b, is a high-efficiencywireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in p

6-3Wireless LAN Card6.1.1 Hardware SpecificationsCompliant Standards -IEEE802.11bBus and Connector Types -32-bit 3.3V Type IIIA -

6-4Chapter 6Right-clicking the icon will bring up a sub-menu containing moresettings:After installing the driver, MSI Wireless LAN Card provides a con

6-5Wireless LAN CardLanguageYou can select language according to your operating system.Switch to AP Mode (optional)If your MSI wireless LAN adapter su

1-1Getting StartedGetting Started1.1 All-in-One Feature Set1.2 System Specification1.3 Performance PC1.4 Hi-Fi Audio1.5 Home Theater

6-6Chapter 6If you use Windows XP, the wireless LAN is controlled by the operating system(default). To take full advantage of your MSI wireless adapt

6-7Wireless LAN Card3. Click Advanced, and the Properties window will appear as below.Uncheck this optionClick4. Uncheck the Use Windows to configure

6-8Chapter 6Since the UB54G is installed in your computer, you have to configure the set-tings for communication to start working in your network envi

6-9Wireless LAN Card1. Click Advanced in the Wireless Network Connection window.2. The Available Networks field contains a list of available AccessPoi

6-10Chapter 6connectedClick4. Click OK. The selected network will appear in the PreferredNetworks field. If it contains two or more networks in the

6-11Wireless LAN CardAd-hoc mode allows your computer to communicate directly with any computerinstalled with compatible wireless adapter. If you wan

6-12Chapter 6Enter a NetworkName (SSID)IMPORTANTCheck this to enable Ad-hoc mode.Check this optionand cancel thebottom optionClickClick3. Set up the N

6-13Wireless LAN CardconnectedClick5. Click OK to complete the configuration, and an icon indicatingconnected to the network appears in the status are

6-14Chapter 6Network keyEnter a key for the network.Key formatYou can decide the network key to be encoded by ASCII characters orhexadecimal digitals.

6-15Wireless LAN CardIn the Status tab, you can configure more network settings.ChannelSpecifies the operating radio frequency channel in Ad-hoc mode,

1-2Chapter 11.1 All-in-one Feature SetThe MEGA 180 implements all the Hi-Fi Stereo into Home-PC with afancy color LED and control panel in the front b

6-16Chapter 6Fragmentation ThresholdYou may set the length of the fragment in this field. Please note thateach fragment should not be larger than the

6-17Wireless LAN CardIn the Information tab, you can get some information about the manufacturer,hardware and software.6.6 information

6-18Chapter 6

1-3Getting StartedFront PanelBack PanelPower JackVGA 2VGA 1KeyboardUSB x 2S-Video outAGP SlotPCI SlotModemMouseLAN PortParallel PortRadio AntennaJack

1-4Chapter 11.2 System SpecificationM/B- MS-6796 (Proprietary F/F), 185 x 290 mm (6 layers)CPU:- Support Socket 462 for AMD® AthlonTM/DuronTM/Athlon

1-5Getting StartedPower Supply:- 200W (PFC 5V/12V SB) Full RangeChassis:- 202(W) x 320(D) x 151(H) mmOn-Board Headers & Connectors- Rear Panel: Pa

1-6Chapter 11.3 Performance PCWhen PC is power on, the MEGA180 is your performance PC. Power onmeans “If the power button of PC is pressed, the Hi-Fi

1-7Getting StartedTarget Operating System-- Microsoft Windows XP Home EditionSecurity-- The security features protect the data of machine from unautho

1-8Chapter 11.4 Hi-Fi AudioWhen PC is powered off, the MEGA 180 can be used as a Hi-Fi audio.You can press the Hi-Fi button or use the remote controll

iiFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant

1-9Getting Started SRSMEGA 180 is equipped with SRS audio enforce-ment technology. SRS (Sound Retrieval System) wasthe first generation of 3D sound,

1-10Chapter 1

2-1Introducing MainboardIntroducing Mainboard2.1 Mainboard Layout2.2 CPU2.3 Memory2.4 Power Supply2.5 Front Panel2.6 Back Panel2.7 Connectors2.8 Jumpe

2-2Chapter 2BATT+DIMM1DIMM2CN4CN1J8SYS_FAN1J7JBAT1J2JFP1JFP2J5ATXPower SupplyBIOSPCI Slot 1Top : mouse Bottom: keyboardTop : VGA Port 1Bottom: VGA Por

2-3Introducing Mainboard2.2 CPUThe MEGA 180 supports AMD® AthlonTM, DuronTM, AthlonTM XP up to3000+ processors in the 462-pin package. The mainboard

2-4Chapter 21. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord before install-ing the CPU.2. Pull the lever sideways awayfrom the socket. Make sur

2-5Introducing Mainboard2.3 MemoryThe mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (DoubleIn-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the mem

2-6Chapter 22.4 Power SupplyThe system is equipped with a 200W(PFC) ATX power supply. The powercord of power supply has been connected to the connect

2-7Introducing Mainboard2.5 Front panelThe Front Panel is independent and extended from the mainboard. It’sconnected to the Front I/O Connector on th

2-8Chapter 2IEEE 1394 Port: J1394-1The bigger 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port on the back panel is designed for you toconnect to IEEE 1394 devices without extern

iiiLithium Battery StatementCAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with thesame or equivalent type recommended b

2-9Introducing MainboardMic-in/Head-PhoneMic-in is a connector for microphone. Head-Phone is a connector forSpeakers or Headphones.OPTICAL SPDIF-inTh

2-10Chapter 22.6 Back panelThe Back Panel provides the following ports: VGA 1(Default)KeyboardUSB x 2Optical SPDIF-outSpeak-outLin-in Mic-inParallel

2-11Introducing MainboardMouse/Keyboard ConnectorsThe mainboard provides two standard mini DIN connectors for attachingPS/2® mouse and keyboard. You

2-12Chapter 2USB PortsThe mainboard provides two USB2.0 EHCI/USB1.1 OHCI Universal Se-rial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse

2-13Introducing MainboardParallel PortThe mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. Aparallel port is a standard printer port th

2-14Chapter 2Audio PortSpeak-out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used forexternal CD player, Tape player, or other audio device

2-15Introducing Mainboard2.7 ConnectorsIDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)- IDE1 can only connect a HDD.IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)- IDE2 can only connect

2-16Chapter 2CD-in Connector: CN7The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.TV-Tuner Card Connector: CN6 The mainboard provides the connector to conn

2-17Introducing MainboardFront Panel Power Connector: JFP1The mainboard provides a Front Panel connector for electrical connectionto the Front Panel s

2-18Chapter 2Color LED Connector: CN4The connector is used to connect the color LED on the front panel.Modem Module Connector: J6 (Optional) The mainb

ivSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from

2-19Introducing Mainboard2.8 JumpersThere is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from externalbattery to keep the data of system configuration

2-20Chapter 2FSB Mode Jumper: J8This jumper allows you to set the CPU FSB mode.CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J7This jumper is used to specify the CPU FSB

2-21Introducing Mainboard2.9 SlotsPCI Slot 1AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) SlotThe AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphicscard. AGP is an int

3-1Using Audio FunctionUsing Audio Function3.1 Control Panel3.2 Remote Controller3.3 AC Power on3.4 Playing CD/MP3 in Hi-Fi Mode3.5 Playing FM/AM in H

3-2Chapter 3The MEGA 180 is featured with audio function. There aretwo ways to use audio function: in PC mode, in Hi-Fi mode. Asthe MEGA 180 is ship

3-3Using Audio Function3.1 Control PanelHiFi Power Start the audio function.Mode Choose the audio mode (CD/MP3, FM, AM)Play/PauseBackward

3-4Chapter 33.2 remote ControllerThe slim and subtle remote controller embeds more than 30 buttons foryour quick access. In Hi-Fi mode, you can contro

3-5Using Audio Function3.3 AC Power ON- Plug in the power cordAfter plugging in the power cord. Youwill see the panel (Color LED) itemsFLASH 2 times.

3-6Chapter 33.4 playing CD/MP3 in Hi-fi mode- Select CD/MP3Press HiFi button to start the audiofunction. Press MODE on the ControlPanel to select CD/

3-7Using Audio FunctionPress the “Backward” button twice (in2 seconds) to play the previous song(After 2 seconds, it replay the song).- Play Next Song

vCopyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STARINTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this

3-8Chapter 3- Adjusting volumeTurn the shuttle clockwise to turn thevolume up and counterclockwise toturn the volume down.- Set Play Sub-ModePress the

3-9Using Audio Function- Set EQ Sub-ModeTurn the shuttle to choose EQSub-Mode. The item youchoose will flash and the othersare on. Wait for 5 se

3-10Chapter 33.5 playing FM/AM in hi-fi mode- Select AM/FMPress the “MODE” button on the Con-trol Panel to set AM/FM mode or pressAM/FM button on the

3-11Using Audio Function- Adjusting VolumeTurn the shuttle to adjust the volume(3 steps).- Recall Memory StationPress the “Eject/Stop” once to recall

3-12Chapter 33.6 Using audio function in PC modeRadio ModeYou can use Remote Controller or Front Panel to control the audio function.Basically, the op

3-13Using Audio FunctionFront Panel Function1. Press “Hi-Fi” button to turn on/off radio.2. Press “Mode” button to launch MSI Radio to listen to radio

3-14Chapter 3Remote Controller Function1. Press “Hi-Fi” button to turn on/off CD/MP3.2. Press “FM/AM/CDMP3” button to select the mode you want.3. Pres

4-1Setting BIOS FunctionSetting BIOS Function4.1 Entering Setup4.2 The Main Menu4.3 Standard CMOS Features4.4 Advanced BIOS Features4.5 Advanced Chips

4-2Chapter 44.1 Entering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On SelfTest) process. When the message below appears on the

4-3Setting BIOS FunctionGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the MainMenu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup

viCONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1. Getting Started-------------------------------------------------------- 1-11.1 All-in-One Feature Set --------------

4-4Chapter 44.2 The main menuOnce you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu(Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu a

4-5Setting BIOS FunctionPower Management SetupUse this menu to specify your settings for power management.PnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis entry appears if

4-6Chapter 44.3 standard cmos featuresThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 14 categories.Each category includes no, one or more t

4-7Setting BIOS FunctionIf you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the followingitems. Enter the information directly from t

4-8Chapter 44.4 advanced bios featuresAnti-Virus ProtectionThe item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sectorprotection. If th

4-9Setting BIOS Functionwill skip some check items. Available options: Enabled, Disabled.1st/2nd/3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the sequen

4-10Chapter 4Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate(characters/second) at which the k

4-11Setting BIOS FunctionBoot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MBThis allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.When you choose No,

4-12Chapter 44.5 advanced chipset featuresNOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.Current CPU ClockIt shows the current

4-13Setting BIOS Functionoverclocked CPU/FSB parameters. Select [Normal] for normal mode CPU/FSBparameters.FSB/DRAM RatioThis setting controls the ra

viiOPTICAL SPDIF-out------------------------------------------------- 2-12Parallel Port----------------------------------------------------------- 2-1

4-14Chapter 4allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulateits charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete

4-15Setting BIOS FunctionSystem BIOS CacheableSelecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,resulting in better system perf

4-16Chapter 44.6 integrated peripherals IDE Function SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:OnChip IDE Cha

4-17Setting BIOS FunctionPrimary/Secondary Master/Slave PIOThe four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4)for each of t

4-18Chapter 4AC97 AudioAuto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If anaudio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio C

4-19Setting BIOS FunctionOnChip 1394This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Settingoptions: Auto and Disabled.OnChip

4-20Chapter 4Disabled3BC/IRQ7Line Printer port 0278/IRQ5 Line Printer port 2378/IRQ7 Line Printer port 1Parallel Port ModeSPP : Standard Parallel Por

4-21Setting BIOS Function4.7 Power management setupSleep StateThis item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operatingsystem su

4-22Chapter 4Power ManagementThis item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related tothese modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power

4-23Setting BIOS FunctionIRQ [3-7, 9-15], IRQs Activity & IRQ8This setting enables/disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If set toEna

viiiChapter 4: Setting BIOS Function ...4-14.1 Entering Setup ...

4-24Chapter 44.8 pnp/pci configurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug &Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Com

4-25Setting BIOS FunctionIRQ ResourcesThe items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.Press <Enter> and you will ent

4-26Chapter 4System/CPU Temperature, CPU Fan Speed, +2.5V, Vccp, +3.3V, +5V, +1.5VThese items display the current status of all of the monitored hardw

4-27Setting BIOS Function4.10 Frequency/Voltage ControlAGP Clock ControlThis item allows users to set the AGP clock manually or by default. Options:D

4-28Chapter 4NOTE: Changing CPU Ratio/Vcore could result in the instability of the system;therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setti

4-15-1Media Center Deluxe IIIMedia Center Deluxe III5.1 What is Media Center Deluxe III5.2 Installing Media Center Deluxe III5.3 Setting the Media Cen

5-2Chapter 5Media Center Deluxe III is a brand-new platform for playing multimedia programs,including TV, radio, video, MP3, pictures and games. We ha

5-3Media Center Deluxe III2. Enter user’s information and click Next to continue.3. The Media Center Deluxe III will be installed to the default folde

5-4Chapter 55. The status bar shows the installation process.4. It will be installed with the default title of MSI Media CenterDeluxe III. You can edi

5-5Media Center Deluxe III6. Click Finish to complete the Media Center Deluxe III installation.

IntroductionIntroducing Your“Digital Media Platform”

5-6Chapter 5Once you have installed the Media Center Deluxe III, a pop-up window appearsasking you to configure your system before entering the Media

5-7Media Center Deluxe III5.3.1 GeneralCheck hereHide Date & TimeYou can decide whether the date & time to be displayed on the top of your Me

5-8Chapter 5Check hereCheck hereSet hereSet here5.3.2 PicturesPlay in Random OrderCheck the box next to this option, and the pictures will be play

5-9Media Center Deluxe III5.3.3 TelevsionTV SourceYou can set the TV source. Option: Cable and Antenna.CountrySelect the country where you are.Capture

5-10Chapter 5Input SourceYou can choose the source of video from cable TV, video device with S-Videoconnector or video device with Composite connector

5-11Media Center Deluxe III5.3.4 DVDAudio LanguageThe DVD will be played in the language that you choose, if supported.SubtitleThe DVD will be played

5-12Chapter 55.3.5 MediaLibraryAdd / Delete PathThe location of the media files can be added / delected in advanced. When playingmultimedia files in t

5-13Media Center Deluxe III5.3.8 AboutThis tab shows some information of the Media Center Deluxe III. The version showedin the picture is for referenc

5-14Chapter 5Click the Media Center Deluxe III icon on the desktop, the mainpage of the Media Center Deluxe III will show as below:5.4.1 TVClick TV

5-15Media Center Deluxe IIISettingsClick AutoScan, it will automatically scan all available channels for content. Thenumber of channels available vari