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MSI P35 NEO2-FR - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

MSI P35 NEO2-FR - Motherboard - ATX
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P35 Neo2 series
MS-7345 (v1.X) Mainboard
7345 Neo2v1.0-0 Preface.p65 2007/5/17, 上午 11:271

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MSI P35 NEO2-FR - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P35
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory8 GB
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Audio CodecRealtek ALC888
Audio Output7.1 Channel HD Audio
LAN ControllerRealtek RTL8111B
BIOS TypeAMI BIOS
Supported RAM SpeedDDR2 667/800 MHz
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI
Network Interfaces1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

Summary

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the MS-7345 mainboard.

Mainboard Layout

Illustrates the physical arrangement of components and connectors on the mainboard.

Packing Checklist

Lists all items included in the product package for user verification.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Provides a visual overview and location of key components on the mainboard.

CPU Central Processing Unit

Guides on installing and handling the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and its cooler.

Memory

Explains how to install memory modules and the Dual-Channel mode population rules.

Power Supply

Details the ATX 24-pin and 12V power connectors and their pin definitions.

Back Panel

Describes the ports and connectors available on the mainboard's rear panel.

Audio Ports

Details the various audio jacks and their functions for sound output/input.

Floppy Disk Drive & IDE Connectors

Explains the connection for floppy drives and IDE devices.

Serial ATA Connectors

Describes the high-speed SATA interface ports for storage devices.

Fan Power and Chassis Connectors

Details connectors for system fans and chassis intrusion detection.

IEEE1394 & S/PDIF Connectors

Covers optional IEEE1394 ports and S/PDIF audio output.

Front Panel Connectors

Explains connections for front panel switches, LEDs, and speaker.

Front Panel Audio & CD-In Connectors

Details front panel audio input/output and CD-in connections.

USB & Serial Port Connectors

Describes front USB ports and the serial communication port.

Jumper

Explains how to set system functions using jumpers, specifically for FSB overclocking.

Button

Details the Clear CMOS button function for resetting BIOS settings.

PCI Express Slots

Describes the PCI Express x16, x4, and x1 slots and their capabilities.

PCI Slots and IRQ Routing

Explains standard PCI slots and the IRQ routing for PCI devices.

LED Status Indicators

Lists and explains the status and function of various LEDs on the mainboard.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup utility during system boot-up.

Control Keys

Explains the keyboard shortcuts and navigation keys used within the BIOS Setup utility.

Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS Setup menu options and their purposes.

Standard CMOS Features

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

System Information

Displays read-only system details such as CPU, BIOS version, and memory status.

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced settings for boot behavior, CPU features, and system interrupts.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration options for onboard controllers like USB, LAN, IDE, and audio.

Power Management Setup

Settings related to ACPI, standby modes, and power saving features.

PNP/PCI Configurations

Configuration for Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI bus devices, including IRQ assignments.

H/W Monitor

Displays system hardware status, including temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Cell Menu

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, voltage, and fan speed control, including overclocking.

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults

Options to restore BIOS settings to default fail-safe or optimized values.

BIOS Setting Password

Allows setting a password to protect BIOS configuration settings.

Appendix A Realtek ALC888/888T Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the audio driver on Windows OS.

Software Configuration

How to access and use the HD Audio Configuration utility for sound settings.

Sound Effect

Options for selecting sound effects, environments, and equalizer settings.

Mixer

Adjusting volume levels for playback and recording, and configuring multi-stream audio.

Speaker Configuration

Guides on connecting speakers and configuring multi-channel audio outputs.

Connector Settings

Options to disable front panel jack detection and mute rear output.

S/PDIF Output

Settings for digital audio output via S/PDIF, including sampling rate and source.

Test Speakers

Functionality to test individual speakers or perform an automatic sound test.

Microphone Settings

Configuration options for microphone input, including noise suppression and echo cancellation.

3D Audio Demo

Adjusts 3D positional audio and selects sound environments for gaming.

Information Tab

Displays utility information like driver version, DirectX version, and audio codec.

Appendix B Dual Core Center

Activating Dual Core Center

Instructions on how to launch the Dual Core Center utility after installation.

Main

Overview of the Dual Core Center interface and its main functions.

DOT Dynamic OverClocking

Details the automatic overclocking technology for CPU and GPU.

Clock

Allows adjustment and monitoring of CPU, FSB, and GPU clocks for overclocking.

Voltage

Monitors and adjusts system voltages for CPU, memory, and GPU.

FAN Speed

Monitors and adjusts fan speeds for optimal cooling performance.

Temperature

Displays real-time temperature status of CPU, GPU, and system components.

User Profile

Allows saving and loading custom clock, voltage, and fan speed settings.

Appendix C Intel ICH9R SATA RAID optional

ICH9R Introduction

Overview of the ICH9R chipset and its RAID capabilities.

BIOS Configuration

How to enter and configure the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM in BIOS.

Create RAID Volume

Step-by-step guide for creating RAID volumes with different levels and strip values.

Delete RAID Volume

Instructions on how to delete existing RAID volumes.

Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Procedure to remove RAID structures and revert drives to non-RAID status.

Installing Driver

Guides for installing Intel RAID drivers for Windows Vista/XP/2000.

Installing Software

Instructions for installing the Intel Matrix Storage Console software.

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