Micro-star-computer G31M Manuale Utente

iG31M SeriesMS-7379 ( V2.X ) MainboardG52-73791X1

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the G31M Series (MS-7379 v2.X)Micro ATX mainboard. The G31M Series mainboards arebase

C-7Intel ICH7R SATA RAID(2) Delete RAID VolumeHere you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAIDdrives will be lost.Select

MS-7379 MainboardC-8(3) Reset Disks to Non-RAIDSelect option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAIDvolume and remove any

C-9Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDInstalling SoftwareInstall Driver in Windows XP / 2000† New Windows XP / 2000 InstallationThe following details the installati

MS-7379 MainboardC-10Installation of Intel Matrix Storage ConsoleThe Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the hard

C-11Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDThe InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following:Click on the Next button to proceed th

MS-7379 MainboardC-12After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button tocontinue.The window shows the components to be in

C-13Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDSelect the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the followingwindow, and click Next button to start instal

MS-7379 MainboardC-14Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accele

C-15Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDRAID Migration InstructionsImportantA Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from theadded disk an

MS-7379 MainboardC-16Create RAID Volume from Existing DiskTo create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAIDVolume from E

MS-7379 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support- Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium and Celeron in theLGA775 package. (For the lat

C-17Intel ICH7R SATA RAID(1) Step 1: Configure VolumeHere you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selectingthe RAID level a

MS-7379 MainboardC-18expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order tobe able to calculate the correct parity information), orsimilar to RAID-1

C-19Intel ICH7R SATA RAID(3) Select Member Hard Drive(s)Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click “--->” to

MS-7379 MainboardC-20(4) Specify Volume SizeSpecify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. Youmay enter the amount in

C-21Intel ICH7R SATA RAID(6) Start MigrationThe migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the sizeof the disks being used an

MS-7379 MainboardC-22A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its harddrive members fails or is temporarily disconnected

C-23Intel ICH7R SATA RAID5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Ye

1-3Getting StartedRAID (optional)- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ /1/ 10/ 5 modeConnectorsBack panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 1 COM port- 1

MS-7379 Mainboard1-4G31M Series (MS-7379 v2.X) M-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutPCI 2PCI 1BATT+PCI _E2PCI _E1ATX1IDE1JSP1LANChipJCI1JLPT1JPW1JTPM1 (op

1-5Getting StartedPacking ChecklistPower CableSATA Cable (Optional)User’s GuideMSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDBack IO ShieldUSB Bracket (Optional

2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

MS-7379 Mainboard2-2Quick Components GuideJPW1, p.2-9Back PanelI/O, p.2-10CPU, p.2-3CPUFAN1,p.2-14DIMM1~2, p.2-7ATX1,p.2-9JSP1, p.2-15SYSFAN1,p.2-14ID

2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)This mainboard supports Intel® processor in LGA 775 package. When you are install-ing the CPU, make sur

MS-7379 Mainboard2-4Important1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avo

2-5Hardware Setup6.After confirming the CPU directionfor correct mating, put down theCPU in the socket housing frame.Be sure to grasp on the edge ofth

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MS-7379 Mainboard2-610. Align the holes on the mainboardwith the heatsink. Push down thecooler until its four clips getwedged into the holes of themai

2-7Hardware SetupMemory64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pinDDR2240-pin, 1.8VDual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGEThese DIMM slots are used for

MS-7379 Mainboard2-8Installing Memory Modules1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the rightorientation.2. Insert

2-9Hardware SetupPower SupplyPIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 GND

MS-7379 Mainboard2-10Back PanelKeyboardUSB PortaLine-InMouseLANVGA PortSerial PortRS-OutCS-OutSS-OutLine-OutMic Mouse/KeyboardThe standard PS/2® mouse

2-11Hardware Setup Audio PortsThese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the colorof the audio jacks for different audio

MS-7379 Mainboard2-12ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.FDD1ID

2-13Hardware SetupSerial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect

MS-7379 Mainboard2-14Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire to t

2-15Hardware SetupS/PDIF Bracket (Optional)S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect

iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by th

MS-7379 Mainboard2-16PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG

2-17Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Panel

MS-7379 Mainboard2-18Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-necting h

2-19Hardware SetupJumpersClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of syste

MS-7379 Mainboard2-20PCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware linesover which device

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

3-2MS-7379 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system

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

3-4MS-7379 Mainboard Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

3-5BIOS Setup Load Optimized DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-cally for optimal performance

ivFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant t

3-6MS-7379 MainboardThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the

3-7BIOS Setup Device / Vender / SizeIt will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. LBA/Large ModeThis allows you to

3-8MS-7379 MainboardThis sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of yoursystem (read only). System InformationPress <Ent

3-9BIOS Setup Boot Sector ProtectionThis function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users orcomputer viruses. When enabled,

3-10MS-7379 Mainboard MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating s

3-11BIOS Setup 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot DeviceThese items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOSattempts to load the disk operatin

3-12MS-7379 Mainboard Clearing the TPMClearing the TPM is the process of returning the TPM to factory defaults. TPM Enable/Disable status, TPM Owner S

3-13BIOS Setup USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSelect [Enabled] if you ne

3-14MS-7379 Mainboard On-Chip IDE ControllerThese items allow users to enable or disable the IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMasterThis item allows you to

3-15BIOS Setup ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operating syste

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3-16MS-7379 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card whensystem wakes up (resumes

3-17BIOS Setup Resume by PCI-E DeviceWhen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any event

3-18MS-7379 Mainboard Primary Graphic’s AdapterThis setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item

3-19BIOS Setup IRQ Resource SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These items spec

3-20MS-7379 Mainboard Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning messag

3-21BIOS Setup Current CPU / DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. Intel EISTThe Enhanced Intel SpeedS

3-22MS-7379 Mainboard Configuration DRAM Timing by SPDSetting to [Enabled] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determinedby BIOS based on th

3-23BIOS Setup DRAM TWRWhen the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Disabled], the field isadjustable. Minimum time interval between end of writ

3-24MS-7379 Mainboard1.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] foroptimal system stability and performance. But if you are

3-25BIOS SetupThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimi

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3-26MS-7379 MainboardBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six cha

A-1Realtek AudioRealtek AudioAppendix AThe Realtek audio chip provides 10-channel DAC thatsimultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan-nels o

MS-7379 MainboardA-2aYou need to install the driver for Realtek aucio codec to function properly before youcan get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or

A-3Realtek Audio3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereSelect thisoption4. Click Finish to restart the system.Cli

MS-7379 MainboardA-4aAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audiofeature now. Click the audio icon from

A-5Realtek AudioSound EffectEnvironment SimulationYou will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,totally 23 kinds of s

MS-7379 MainboardA-6aSaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuseReset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault settingEnable / Disabl

A-7Realtek AudioRaise the keyLower the keyRemove thehuman voiceFrequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By l

MS-7379 MainboardA-8aMixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.1. Adjust VolumeYou can adjust the v

A-9Realtek AudioWhen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the

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MS-7379 MainboardA-10a3. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essentia

A-11Realtek Audio4. Recording controlRecording device-Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in-Realtek HD Audio InputMuteYou may choose to mute single or multip

MS-7379 MainboardA-12aAudio I/OIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.You can choose a desired multi-cha

A-13Realtek AudioConnector SettingsClick to access connector settings.Disable front panel jack detection (option)Find no function on front panel jac

MS-7379 MainboardA-14aS/PDIFShort for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIFallows the transfer of digital audi

A-15Realtek AudioTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make testing so

MS-7379 MainboardA-16aMicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-sion to remove the possible noise dur

A-17Realtek Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may also sele

MS-7379 MainboardA-18aInformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver Version, Di

A-19Realtek AudioConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your speakers

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MS-7379 MainboardA-20an 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output4-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear cha

A-21Realtek Audion 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output6-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)

MS-7379 MainboardA-22an 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output8-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear cha

B-1Dual Core CenterDual Core CenterDual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utilitythat MSI has spent much research and efforts todevelop, helps

B-2MS-7379 MainboardActivating Dual Core CenterOnce you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in thesetup CD accompanying

B-3Dual Core CenterMainBefore using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI V044(V044 has to install with the version 8.26 o

B-4MS-7379 MainboardAV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optimal v

B-5Dual Core CenterDOT (Dynamic OverClocking)Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included inthe MSITM’s newly devel

B-6MS-7379 MainboardClockIn the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock ofmainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card)

B-7Dual Core CenterVoltageIn the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPUvoltage... etc.) of your system, and you ca

ixAppendix B. Dual Core Center...B-1Activating Dual Core Center...

B-8MS-7379 MainboardFAN SpeedIn the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higherspeed for better cooling effect. There ar

B-9Dual Core CenterTemperatureIn the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.On the underside, it shows the graphs of the

B-10MS-7379 MainboardUser ProfileIn the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profilebar, and the next screen will app

B-11Dual Core CenterUse the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperatureexceeds the threshold you defined, the system will

C-1Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDIntel ICH7R SATA RAIDAppendix CThe ICH7R provides a hybrid solution that combinesfour independent SATAII ports for support of

MS-7379 MainboardC-2ICH7R IntroductionImportantThe least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1 or Matrix mode is 2. Theleast number of hard drives

C-3Intel ICH7R SATA RAIDBIOS ConfigurationAfter the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enterthe RAID Configu

MS-7379 MainboardC-4(1) Create RAID Volume1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The followingscreen appears. Then in th

C-5Intel ICH7R SATA RAID3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use<Space> key to select the disks you w

MS-7379 MainboardC-6 6.Then the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure tocreate the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue. 7.T