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General| Model | MSI MS-7173 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Storage Interface | SATA 3.0 Gb/s, PATA |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via header) |
| Audio | Realtek ALC880 |
Detailed technical specifications for the MS-7173 M-ATX mainboard.
Visual guide to the mainboard's components and connectors.
List of items included in the mainboard packaging.
Overview of mainboard components with references to detailed pages.
Procedure for installing the Central Processing Unit and its cooling system.
Steps for installing DDR II memory modules into the DIMM slots.
Details on connecting the ATX 24-pin and 12V power supply to the mainboard.
Explanation of the rear panel connectors and their functions.
Description of various internal connectors like IDE, SATA, USB, and audio headers.
Information on PCI Express and PCI slots for expansion cards.
Steps to access the BIOS setup program during system boot.
Explanation of keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling BIOS settings.
How to find assistance and explanations within the BIOS setup screens.
Overview of the primary BIOS menu and its available configuration categories.
Configuration of basic system settings such as date, time, and drive types.
Configuration of advanced system features, boot options, and security.
Adjusting chipset-specific settings for system performance optimization.
Enabling or disabling onboard devices like USB, LAN, and audio controllers.
Settings for ACPI functions and system power saving modes.
Settings related to Plug and Play and PCI bus resource allocation.
Display of system hardware status including temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Restoring default settings and configuring BIOS access passwords.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the audio driver for the Realtek ALC880 codec.
Details on setting up audio parameters using the HD Audio Configuration utility.
Adjusting audio sound effects and customizing equalizer profiles.
Managing playback and recording volumes for different audio channels and streams.
Configuring audio jacks for various speaker setups and input/output functions (Retasking).
Setting up microphone functions including noise suppression and echo cancellation.
Adjusting 3D positional audio settings for gaming and multimedia applications.
Display of version and driver information for the HD Audio Configuration utility.
Explanation of supported RAID levels (RAID 0, RAID 1) and their benefits.
Details on RAID 0 for improved performance through data striping across drives.
Details on RAID 1 for data redundancy through simultaneous data writing.
Procedures for creating, deleting, and managing RAID sets within the BIOS utility.
Description of the interface and available options in the BIOS RAID utility.
Detailed steps for performing RAID operations like creating, rebuilding, and resolving conflicts.
Instructions for installing RAID drivers during operating system installation.
Steps for updating existing RAID drivers with newer versions.
Procedure for installing the SATARaid management utility for monitoring RAID arrays.
Guide on launching and navigating the SATARaid Graphical User Interface.
Setting up RAID 0 using Windows Disk Manager for specific volume sizing.
Overview of SURROUNDVIEW™ technology and supported ATI graphics processors.
Lists the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for SURROUNDVIEW™.
General instructions for installing a graphics card into the motherboard's PCIe slot.
Steps to configure BIOS settings for activating the SURROUNDVIEW™ feature.
Answers to common inquiries regarding SURROUNDVIEW™ functionality and compatibility.
Instructions for connecting and configuring multiple monitors for use with SURROUNDVIEW™.
Utilizing SURROUNDVIEW™ to run multiple applications across separate screens for productivity.
Using SURROUNDVIEW™ with Flight Simulator as an example for enhanced gaming visuals.
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