Micro Star Computer G31M manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the G31M Series (MS-7379 v2.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The G31M Series mainboards are based on Intel® G31 & ICH7/ ICH7R (optional) chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Quad/ Core 2 Due/ Pentium and Celeron processor, the G31M Series deliver a high performance and profes- sional desktop platform solution.

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Contents G31M Series MS-7379 V2.X MainboardRevision History Copyright NoticeTrademarks Technical SupportSafety Instructions Micro-Star International MS-7379 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementWeee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Vii Contents Appendix B. Dual Core Center Getting Started Getting StartedIDE Mainboard SpecificationsLAN SataSlots ConnectorsGetting Started RAID optional TPM optionalMainboard Layout Packing Checklist Hardware Setup Hardware SetupQuick Components Guide CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to LGA 775 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Lift the load lever up and open the load plate Locking switch Memory Dual-Channel mode Population RuleDDR2 Installing Memory Modules Volt NotchATX 12V Power Connector JPW1 Power SupplyATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX1 ATX1Serial Port Back PanelMouse/Keyboard VGA PortHardware Setup Audio Ports IDE Connector IDE1 ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 FDD1Serial ATA Connector SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1 JCI1TPM Module connector JTPM1optional PDIF-Out Connector JSP1CD-In Connector CDIN1 CDIN1JFP1 Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2JFP2 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1Parallel Port Header JLPT1 JLPT1JUSB2/1 Front USB Connector JUSB1 / JUSB2USB 2.0 Bracket Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1 JumpersJBAT1 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot PCI Interrupt Request RoutingBios Setup Bios SetupEntering Setup Press DEL to enter SetupGeneral Help F1 Control KeysGetting Help Main MenuMain Menu Save & Exit Setup Bios Setup Load Optimized DefaultsBios Setting Password Exit Without SavingStandard Cmos Features DMA Mode Bios Setup Device / Vender / SizeLBA/Large Mode Hard Disk S.M.A.R.TMS-7379 Mainboard System Information Advanced Bios Features Hpet TCG/TPM Support TPM Enable/Disable status, TPM Owner Status MS-7379 Mainboard Clearing the TPMIntegrated Peripherals PCI IDE BusMaster Parallel Port ModeMS-7379 Mainboard On-Chip IDE Controller On-Chip Sata ControllerAcpi Function Power Management SetupAcpi Standby State Restore On AC Power Loss MS-7379 Mainboard Re-Call VGA Bios from S3Power Button Function Wakeup Event SetupBios Setup Resume by PCI-E Device Resume by RTC AlarmPCI Latency Timer PNP/PCI ConfigurationsPrimary Graphic’s Adapter Bios Setup IRQ Resource Setup IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15CPU/SYS Smart FAN Target MonitorChassis Intrusion CPU Min.FAN Speed %Frequency/Voltage Control Dram Trfc Dram Trrd Dram TWRDram Twtr Dram TrtpMS-7379 Mainboard Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults Bios Setting Password Realtek Audio Installation for Windows 2000/XP/Vista Installing the Realtek HD Audio DriverClick Realtek HD Audio Driver Realtek Audio Software Configuration Sound Effect Environment SimulationMS-7379 Mainboard Equalizer Selection LoadKaraoke Mode Realtek Audio Frequently Used Equalizer SettingRaise the key Remove the human voice Lower the key Mixer Adjust VolumePlayback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup Multi-Stream FunctionRealtek Audio Ute MS-7379 Mainboard Playback controlTool Recording control Ute Realtek AudioSpeaker Configuration Audio I/ORealtek Audio Connector Settings Disable front panel jack detection optionOutput Sampling Rate PdifOutput Source Realtek Audio Test Speakers Microphone 3D Audio Demo Information Connecting the Speakers Hardware SetupChannel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Line Out Rear channels Line Out Rear channels Line Out Center and Subwoofer channel Line Out Front channels Dual Core Center Activating Dual Core Center Introduction MainDual Core Center Sharp mode Smooth mode Clock DOT Dynamic OverClocking Clock Voltage FAN Speed Temperature User Profile Dual Core Center Intel ICH7R Sata RAID ICH7R Introduction Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes Bios ConfigurationUsing the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM Intel ICH7R Sata RAIDCreate RAID Volume Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RAID † New Windows XP / 2000 Installation Installing SoftwareInstall Driver in Windows XP † Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver InstallationInstallation of Intel Matrix Storage Console Click on this itemIntel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard RAID Migration Instructions Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk † RAID Volume Name Intel ICH7R Sata RAID Configure Volume† RAID Level † Strip Sizes Select the source diskIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Select Member Hard Drives MS-7379 Mainboard Specify Volume Size Start Creating RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive WizardIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Start Migration Missing Hard Drive Member Degraded RAID ArrayFailed Hard Drive Member Intel ICH7R Sata RAID