MSI P6NGM series User Manual

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C-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

C-4MS-7366 MainboardAV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optimal v

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

C-6MS-7366 MainboardClockIn the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock ofmainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card)

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

C-8MS-7366 MainboardFAN SpeedIn the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higherspeed for better cooling effect. There ar

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

C-10MS-7366 MainboardUser ProfileIn the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profilebar, and the next screen will app

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

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the P6NGM Series (MS-7366v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The P6NGM Seriesmainboards are ba

MS-7366 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support- Supports Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron processors in the LGA775 pa

1-3Getting StartedConnectorsBack panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 1 VGA port- 1 HDMI port (optional)- 1 DVI port (optional)- 1 IEEE1394

MS-7366 Mainboard1-4P6NGM Series(MS-7366 v1.X) ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutPCI 2PCI 1PCI _E2PCI _E1BATT+IDE 1PWR2FDD 1JFP2JCOM1JFP1JCI1JUSB1JUSB2JUSB

1-5Getting StartedPacking Checklist* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of theproduct you purchased.Power Cabl

This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers onthe mainboard. Also, it provi

MS-7366 Mainboard2-2Quick Components GuidePWR1, p.2-8CPU, p.2-3CPUFAN, p.2-12DIMM Slots, p.2-7FDD1, p.2-12JCI1, p.2-13PWR2, p.2-8IDE1, p.2-11SYSFAN1,

2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)This mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 in LGA 775 package. When you are installingthe CPU, make sure t

MS-7366 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

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

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

MS-7366 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, 1.8VThese DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.For more information on com

MS-7366 Mainboard2-8ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR2This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.To connect the ATX 24-pin power su

2-9Hardware SetupThe back panel provides the following connectors:KeyboardDVI Port(optional)USB PortsMicL-OutL-InMouseLANRS-OutSS-OutCS-OutBack Panel

MS-7366 Mainboard2-10 Audio PortsThese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the colorof the audio jacks for different au

2-11Hardware SetupConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.FDD1IDE C

MS-7366 Mainboard2-12Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con-

2-13Hardware SetupChassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis isopened, the chassis

MS-7366 Mainboard2-14Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.The JFP1 is

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

2-15Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Panel

MS-7366 Mainboard2-16Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3(optional)This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal

2-17Hardware SetupTPM Module connector: JTPM1(optional)This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Pleaserefer to th

MS-7366 Mainboard2-18JumpersClear CMOS Jumper: J1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of syste

2-19Hardware SetupPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotsThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The PCI

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

3-2MS-7366 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-7366 Mainboard Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

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

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

3-6MS-7366 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/Vendor/Size/LBA Mode/Block Model/PIO Mode/Async DMA/UltraDMA/S.M.A.R.T.These will be showing the device information that you conn

3-8MS-7366 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-7366 Mainboard MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating s

3-11BIOS Setup USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSelect [Enabled] if you ne

3-12MS-7366 Mainboard On-Chip SATA ControllerThis item allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID ModeThis item is used to enable/disab

3-13BIOS Setup ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operating syste

3-14MS-7366 Mainboard Power Button FunctionThis feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:[On/ Off] The power button functions as no

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3-15BIOS Setup Primary Graphics AdapterThis setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item control

3-16MS-7366 Mainboard IRQ Resource SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These ite

3-17BIOS Setup Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning message if th

3-18MS-7366 Mainboard Current CPU/ FSB/ DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. Intel EISTThe Enhanced I

3-19BIOS Setup tCL (CAS Latency)When the Memory Timings sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable.This con-trols the CAS latency, which determines the

3-20MS-7366 Mainboard Adjust PCI-E FrequencyThis field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz). Auto Disable DIMM/PCI FrequencyWhen set to [E

3-21BIOS 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

3-22MS-7366 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 ALC888 AudioRealtek ALC888 AudioAppendix AThe Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2

MS-7366 MainboardA-2aYou need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly beforeyou can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel o

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A-3Realtek ALC888 Audio3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereSelect thisoption4. Click Finish to restart the sys

MS-7366 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 ALC888 AudioSound EffectEnvironment SimulationYou will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,totally 23 kin

MS-7366 MainboardA-6aSaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuseReset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault settingEnable / Disabl

A-7Realtek ALC888 AudioRaise the keyLower the keyRemove thehuman voiceFrequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might hav

MS-7366 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 ALC888 AudioWhen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played f

MS-7366 MainboardA-10a3. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essentia

A-11Realtek ALC888 Audio4. Recording controlRecording device-Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in-Realtek HD Audio InputMuteYou may choose to mute single or

MS-7366 MainboardA-12aAudio I/OIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.You can choose a desired multi-cha

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A-13Realtek ALC888 AudioConnector SettingsClick to access connector settings.Disable front panel jack detection (option)Find no function on front pa

MS-7366 MainboardA-14aS/PDIFShort for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIFallows the transfer of digital audi

A-15Realtek ALC888 AudioTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make tes

MS-7366 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 ALC888 Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may al

MS-7366 MainboardA-18aInformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver Version, Di

A-19Realtek ALC888 AudioConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your s

MS-7366 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 ALC888 Audion 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output6-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear ch

MS-7366 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

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B-1nVidia RAIDnVidia RAIDAppendix BNVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks(RAID) technology—which is used by the world’s lead-ing businesse

MS-7366 MainboardB-2IntroductionSystem RequirementOperating System SupportNVRAID supports the following operating systems:Windows XP, Windows VistaRAI

B-3nVidia RAIDRAID ConfigurationBasic Configuration InstructionsThe following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID:Non-Bootable RAID Array1. Cho

MS-7366 MainboardB-4Understanding the “Define a New Array” WindowUse the Define a New Array window to• Select the RAID Mode• Set up the Striping Block

B-5nVidia RAIDUsing the Define a New Array WindowIf necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field ishighlighted

MS-7366 MainboardB-6Completing the RAID BIOS Setup1.After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data promptappears.2.Press Y if yo

B-7nVidia RAIDInstalling DriverInstall Driver in Windows Vista / XP / 2000† New Windows Vista / XP / 2000 InstallationThe following details the instal

MS-7366 MainboardB-810.Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave thefloppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the bl

B-9nVidia RAIDInstalling the NVIDIA MediaShield Software Under Windows(for Non-bootable RAID Array)The existing Windows IDE Parallel ATA driver (as we

MS-7366 MainboardB-10Initializing and Using the Disk ArrayThe RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows.1.Launch Computer Management by

ixAppendix B nVidia RAID...B-1Introduction...

B-11nVidia RAID5.Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then clickNext. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Di

MS-7366 MainboardB-12Using the NVMediaShield SoftwareAccessing the Storage PageTo access the NVIDIA Control Panel Storage page:1.Right-click the deskt

B-13nVidia RAIDUsing the Storage PageFrom the Storage page, you can accomplish the following tasks:• Create an Array • Delete an Array • Rebuild an

MS-7366 MainboardB-14instructions.You can press F1 to access the online help that walks you through the Wizard withstep-by-step instructions.Designate

B-15nVidia RAIDClick Remove spare to start the Remove Spare Wizard and then follow theinstructions.You can press F1 to access the online help that wal

MS-7366 MainboardB-16RAID 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 a vali

B-17nVidia RAIDView Storage Information• You can use the Storage page to view the following storage information aboutthe hard drives in your system:

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

C-2MS-7366 MainboardActivating Dual Core CenterOnce you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in thesetup CD accompanying