Msi MS-7181 User Manual Page 1

iMS-7181 (v2.X) Micro-ATX MainboardK8MM3 SeriesG52-M7181X4

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6-3Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software, and click Finish to restart thesystem.4. You will fi

6-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardSoftware ConfigurationAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio featurenow. Click th

6-5Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio FunctionMixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes individually.PlaybackHere you can regulate the volume

6-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardSPDIFHere you can configure and enable the functions related to S/PDIF. Move betweenthe items in S/PDIF Control and Adva

6-7Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio FunctionInformationHere it provides the information about Vinyl Deck, including the driver version, codectype, a

6-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardUsing 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio FunctionConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mo

6-9Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function1 *Line Out (Rear channels)2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC* Line In function is converted toLine Out

6-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX Mainboard1 *Line Out (Rear channels)2 Line Out (Front channels)3 *Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)* Both Line In and MI

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1-1Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the K8MM3 (MS-7181 v2.x) series, anexcellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative VIAK8M80

1-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMainboard SpecificationsCPU† Supports 64-bit AMD® K8 Athlon 64/ Sempron processor (Socket 754).† Supports 3700+ or highe

1-3Getting StartedOn-Board Peripherals† On-Board Peripherals include:- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes- 2 se

1-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutK8MM3 (MS-7181 v2.X) Series MainboardAGP1BATT+IDE 1IDE 2SATA1SATA2FDD 1JWR2BIOSJBAT1WinbondW83627EHGJSP1

1-5Getting StartedUSB Bracket(Optional)Packing ContentsSATA Cable/Power Cable (Optional)MSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDFlat Cable ofFloppy DiskFl

2-1Hardware SetupChapter 2. HardwareSetupHardware SetupThis chapter provides you with the information about hardware setupprocedures. While doing the

2-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardQuick Components GuideCPU, p.2-3I/O Ports,p.2-9DIMM1-2, p.2-6SATA1/2, p.2-16JFP2, p.2-17FDD1, p.2-14JFP1, p.2-17JUSB1/2,

2-3Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64/ Sempron processor. The mainboard uses aCPU socket called Socket-754

iiMicro-Star InternationalMS-7181This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) this devi

2-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket 7541. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU

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

2-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides two slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-LineMemory Module) modules and supports up to 2GB

2-7Hardware SetupInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on theslots in any order. You can install either sin

2-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPower SupplyThe mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before insertingthe power supply connector, al

2-9Hardware SetupView of the Back PanelThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouseParallelUSB PortsCOM 1USB PortsKeyboardL-out

2-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardVGA ConnectorThe mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor. VGA Connector(DB 15-pin)1511

2-11Hardware SetupRJ-45 LAN JackThe mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Net-work (LAN). You can connect a network

2-12MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardIEEE 1394 Port (Optional)The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The IEEE1394 high-speedserial bus complem

2-13Hardware SetupParallel PortThe mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel portis a standard printer port that suppo

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2-14MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect FDD, IDE HDD, front panel of thesystem case, audio ports, USB Ports, and C

2-15Hardware SetupHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard provides a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133controller that sup

2-16MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardConnect to SATA1 or SATA2Take out the dust cover andconnect to the hard diskdevicesOptional Serial ATA cableSerial ATA/

2-17Hardware SetupFront Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to thefront panel

2-18MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardAux Line-In Connector: JAUX1The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.JAUX1GNDLRCD-In Connector: JCD1

2-19Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1The mainboard provides one front audio connector for users to connect the optionalaudio cable.JAUD

2-20MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardJ1394_1 1 9 2 10Connected to J1394_1IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional)The mai

2-21Hardware SetupThe mainboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to change your mai

2-22MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardSlotsPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) SlotsThe PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your ne

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

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

3-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardEntering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.When the message below a

3-3BIOS SetupControl KeysGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setu

3-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThe Main MenuStandard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.Advanced BIOS F

3-5BIOS SetupBIOS Setting PasswordUse this menu to set the password for BIOS.Save & Exit SetupSave changes to CMOS and exit setup.Exit Without Sav

3-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesDateThis allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).The for

3-7BIOS SetupDrive AThis item allows you to set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options: [None],[360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720

3-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardAdvanced BIOS FeaturesQuick BootSetting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it willskip

3-9BIOS SetupHard Disk Boot PriorityPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:In the sub-menu, it shows the hard disk

3-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardAdvanced Chipset FeaturesAGP & P2P Bridge ControlPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen

3-11BIOS SetupAGP Fast WriteThis option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Writetechnology allows the CPU to write directly to t

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3-12MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMin RAS# Active Time (Tras)When the Timing Mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This settingdetermines the

3-13BIOS SetupPCI1/2 Master 0 WS WriteWhen [Enabled], writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states.Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

3-14MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardIntegrated PeripheralsAC97 ControllerSelect [Enabled] if you intend to use the onboard audio AC97 controller. Disable t

3-15BIOS SetupIDE Devices ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:OnChip SATAThis setting controls the

3-16MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardUART Mode SelectThis setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Settingoptions: [IrDA], [ASKIR

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

3-18MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardSuspend Time Out (Minute)If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices

3-19BIOS SetupResume By PS/2 MouseThe setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what powersaving modes when input signal of the PS/2

3-20MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.PCI, or P

3-21BIOS SetupIRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used.The settings determine if AMIBIOS should re

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3-22MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardCool’n’Quiet controlThis feature is especially desiged for AMD Athlon processor, which provides a CPUtemperature detect

3-23BIOS SetupChassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status andissuing a warning message if the

3-24MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardLoad Optimized DefaultsThe option on the main menu allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to theOptimized val

3-25BIOS SetupBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to eight characte

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

MSI Feature4-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardBefore using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LANcard, Wireless LAN

Introduction to DigiCell4-3MSI Reminds You...Click on back button in every sub-menu and it will bring you back to themain menu.Live UpdateYou can take

MSI Feature4-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardH/W DiagnosticIn the H/W Diagnostic sub-menu, you can see the information, status and note ofeach DigiCell. Y

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 Feature4-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardSoftware Access PointIn the Software Access Point sub-menu, you can see the communication status onyour syste

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

MSI Feature4-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardWLAN Card ModeClick on “Setting” button of the WLAN Card Mode for the WEP status of your APs.If the AP you ar

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 Feature4-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardMEGA STICKIn the MEGA STICK sub-menu, you can configure the settings of MSI MEGA STICKand the media files (*

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 Feature4-12MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardNon-Unicode programs supportedIf you are using an operating system in European languages, and you’d like to

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 Feature4-14MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPC AlertClick on the PC Alert icon in the main menu and the PC Alert program will beenabled.PC Alert is just

Introduction to DigiCell4-15Audio Speaker SettingIn the Audio Speaker Setting sub-menu, you can configure the multi-channel audiooperation, perform sp

MSI Feature4-16MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardClick on the “Speaker test” button and the following screen will appear:In this Speaker Test dialogue box, f

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Introduction to DigiCell4-17Power on AgentIn the Power on Agent sub-menu, you can configure setting of power-on, power-off and restarting status.In th

MSI Feature4-18MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPower Off / RestartYou may configure the time (in the format hh:mm:ss) for the next power-off / restart.Star

Introduction to DigiCell4-19Auto LoginSince the Power On function allows the system to power on automatically, you mayhave to enable this Auto Login f

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-1Appendix. Using 4- or 6-ChannelAudio FunctionThe Southbridge VT8237R/ VT8237R Plus provides a hybrid s

5-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThis section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledgeand a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAI

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-3BIOS ConfigurationWhen the system powers on during the POST (Power-On Self Test) process, press<Tab

5-4MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardCreate Disk ArrayUse the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press<Enter>.Select Array M

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-5If user selects a RAID 0 array in step 2, the block size of the array can also beselected. Use the arr

5-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardDelete Disk ArrayA RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the followingsteps:1. Select Del

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-7Create and Delete Spare Hard DriveIf a RAID 1 array is created and there are drives that do not belong

ixFan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SFAN1...2-14Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2...

5-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardRebuild Broken RAID 1 ArrayWhen booting up the system, BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID hasfailed or i

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-91. Power off and Check the Failed Drive:This item turns off the computer and replaces the failed hard

5-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardInstall Driver in Windows OS† New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following details the installation of

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-11Installation of VIA SATA RAID Drvier and UtilityThe VIA SATA RAID Driver is the software package that

5-12MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPut a check mark in the check box to install the feature you want. Then click Nextbutton to proceed the installation.F

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-13Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA ---> RAID --->raid_t

5-14MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardClick on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 0 to see the details of each disk.Click on or button to determine t

VIA VT8237R/Plus Serial ATA RAID Introduction5-15You may also use the same or button to view the statuses of Array 0---RAID 1.Click on the plus (+) sy

6-1Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio FunctionUsing 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio FunctionThe mainboard is equipped with VIA VT1617A chip, which prov

6-2MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardInstalling the Audio DriverYou need to install the driver for VIA VT1617 chip to function properly before you canget acc