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MSI MS-7226 (V1.X) User Manual

MSI MS-7226 (V1.X)
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K9N Diamond Series
MS-7226 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-72261X1

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MSI MS-7226 (V1.X) Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelMS-7226 (V1.X)
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Document Information

Copyright and Trademarks

Details copyright notice and trademarks used in the manual.

Revision History and Technical Support

Information on document revisions and how to get technical assistance.

Safety Instructions

FCC Interference Statement

WEEE Statement

Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Detailed specifications of the K9N Diamond Series mainboard.

Mainboard Layout Diagram

Visual overview of the mainboard components and connectors.

Packing Checklist

List of items included in the product package.

Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Diagram identifying key components on the mainboard.

CPU Installation and Cooling

Procedures for installing the CPU and its cooler set.

Memory Installation

Steps for installing DDRII memory modules and dual-channel rules.

Power Supply and Connectors

Power Supply Connectors

Details on ATX 24-pin and 12V power connectors.

Power Issue Notification

Important safety notes regarding power connections and ESD.

Back Panel Connectors

Description of ports and connectors on the mainboard's back panel.

Internal Port Connectors

Details on USB, Audio, SPDIF, IEEE1394 and other internal headers.

Additional Hardware Connectors

IDE and SATA Connectors

Information on IDE and SATA interface connectors.

Fan Power and System Connectors

Details on fan power connectors and system switch headers.

Front Panel and IrDA Connectors

Front panel audio and IrDA infrared module headers.

USB and IEEE 1394 Connectors

Front USB and IEEE 1394 pinheaders.

Motherboard Controls

Front Panel Switch/LED Connectors

Connectors for front panel switches and LEDs.

Motherboard Buttons

Description of the Clear CMOS button functionality.

PCI Express Slots

Information on PCI Express x16 and x1 slots.

NV SLI Technology

Details on NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface technology.

PCI Slots and IRQ

PCI Slots and IRQ Routing

Details on PCI slots and interrupt request line routing.

BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS

How to enter BIOS setup and use control keys.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Introduction to the main BIOS setup menu options.

BIOS Configuration Sections

Standard CMOS Features

Basic system configurations like date, time, and drive settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Setup options for special enhanced motherboard features.

Advanced Chipset Features

Adjusting chipset registers for system performance optimization.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration settings for onboard peripherals.

BIOS System Management

Power Management Setup

Settings for ACPI, sleep states, and power button functions.

PNP/PCI Configurations

Configuring Plug and Play and PCI bus system settings.

H/W Monitor

System hardware monitoring for temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Cell Menu (Overclocking)

CPU and memory overclocking settings.

BIOS Defaults and Password

BIOS Defaults and Password

Loading fail-safe/optimized defaults and setting BIOS passwords.

Introduction to DigiCell

Activating DigiCell

Instructions on how to launch the DigiCell utility.

DigiCell Main Interface Overview

Explanation of the main DigiCell interface and its icons.

DigiCell Sub-menus

Overview of H/W Diagnostic, Communication, and Software Access Point.

DigiCell Network Settings

Access Point Mode and WLAN Settings

Configuring access point modes and WLAN card settings.

Live Update Utility

Using Live Update to detect and update BIOS and drivers online.

MEGA STICK Features

Using the MEGA STICK as an MP3 player and managing media files.

Non-Unicode Program Support

Enabling East-Asian language support for media files.

DigiCell Power and System Features

Power on Agent Settings

Configuring power-on, power-off, and restart schedules.

Creative Sound Blaster

Speaker Connection Guide

Connecting speakers for 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel audio output.

Audio Driver Installation

Steps to install the Creative audio drivers.

Surround Mixer Configuration

Adjusting volume levels and selecting input sources.

Speaker Settings Configuration

Adjusting speaker system type and volume.

Audio Software Features

MediaSource Player Functions

Digital music center for playing, creating, and organizing music.

EAX Console Features

Configuring Sound Blaster processor's effects engine.

CMSS 3D and Audio Clean-up

Simulating surround sound and removing noise/distortion.

Time Scaling and Graphic Equalizer

Adjusting playback speed and fine-tuning audio quality.

nVidia RAID

System Requirements and RAID Overview

Supported OS, RAID array types, and configuration summary.

RAID Configuration Steps

Basic instructions for setting up NVRAID BIOS.

Installing RAID Drivers

Guide for installing RAID drivers for bootable arrays.

NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation

Installing RAID software under Windows for non-bootable arrays.

RAID Array Management

Initializing and Using Disk Arrays

Initializing and formatting disk arrays under Windows.

RAID Drives Management

Using NVRAIDMAN for viewing and managing RAID configurations.

Setting Up Spare RAID Disks

Designating free or dedicated disks for RAID arrays.

Morphing RAID Arrays

Changing RAID array types without data loss.

RAID Array Operations

Hot Plug Array Operations

Adding or removing disks from RAID arrays safely.

Initializing a RAID Array

Erasing data and preparing new RAID arrays.

Rebuilding a RAID Array

Restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array.

nVidia System Driver

nVidia System Driver Installation

Steps to install the NVIDIA system drivers for Windows.

nVidia Utility Installation

Instructions for installing nVidia utilities like nTune.

Dual Core Center

Activating Dual Core Center

How to launch and enable the Dual Core Center utility.

Dual Core Center Interface Overview

Explanation of the main Dual Core Center interface elements.

Core Center Profile Settings

Adjusting clock, voltage, fan speed, and temperature settings.

Dynamic Overclocking (DOT)

Enabling and configuring automatic CPU/GPU overclocking.

Dual Core Center Adjustments

Clock Adjustment

Monitoring and adjusting CPU, FSB, GPU, and memory clocks.

Voltage Adjustment

Monitoring and adjusting system voltages.

Fan Speed Control

Monitoring and adjusting system fan speeds.

Temperature Monitoring

Monitoring system temperatures.

User Profile Management

User Profile Management

Creating and saving custom profiles for system settings.

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