MS-7379 V2.X Mainboard
G31M Series
G52-73791X1
Trademarks
Copyright Notice
Revision History
Technical Support
Safety Instructions
Micro-Star International MS-7379
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement
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CONTENTS
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Getting Started
Chapter
Getting Started
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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
Supported FSB
Getting Started RAID optional
Connectors
Slots
TPM optional
G31M Series MS-7379 v2.X M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
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Intel
Getting Started
Packing Checklist
Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
Chapter
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Quick Components Guide
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
CPU Central Processing Unit
Overheating
Replaceing the CPU
3. The pins of socket reveal
CPU & Cooler Installation
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2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side as the arrow shows
5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate
Hardware Setup
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1. Read the CPU status in BIOS Chapter
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
Memory
DDR2
Hardware Setup
Installing Memory Modules
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Volt Notch
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX1
Power Supply
ATX 12V Power Connector JPW1
ATX1
2-10
Back Panel
Mouse/Keyboard
Serial Port
2-11
Hardware Setup Audio Ports
Floppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1
Connectors
IDE Connector IDE1
2-12
2-13
Serial ATA Connector SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4
SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2
Hardware Setup
Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1
Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1
2-14
CPUFAN1
CD-In Connector CDIN1
S/PDIF-Out Connector JSP1
TPM Module connector JTPM1optional
2-15
2-16
Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2
JFP1
JFP2
Parallel Port Header JLPT1
Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1
2-17
JAUD1
2-18
Front USB Connector JUSB1 / JUSB2
JUSB2/1
USB 2.0 Bracket
Clear CMOS Jumper JBAT1
Jumpers
2-19
JBAT1
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot
Slots
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
Chapter
Entering Setup
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Getting Help
Control Keys
General Help F1
Main Menu
Advanced BIOS Features
Standard CMOS Features
Power Management Setup
PNP/PCI Configurations
BIOS Setting Password
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Date MMDDYY
Standard CMOS Features
month
date
LBA/Large Mode
BIOS Setup Device / Vender / Size
DMA Mode
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears
MS-7379 Mainboard System Information
Boot Sector Protection
Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Booting
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
Chipset Feature
CPU Feature
3-10
MS-7379 Mainboard MPS Table Version
Boot Sequence
BIOS Setup VGA Share Memory Size
1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device
Boot From Other Device
3-12
TPM Enable/Disable status, TPM Owner Status
MS-7379 Mainboard Clearing the TPM
These items show the status of TPM read only
3-13
Integrated Peripherals
USB Controller
USB Device Legacy Support
MS-7379 Mainboard On-Chip IDE Controller
3-14
PCI IDE BusMaster
On-Chip SATA Controller
ACPI Function
Power Management Setup
ACPI Standby State
BIOS Setup
Power Button Function
MS-7379 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3
Restore On AC Power Loss
Wakeup Event Setup
BIOS Setup Resume by PCI-E Device
Resume by RTC Alarm
3-17
PCI Latency Timer
PNP/PCI Configurations
3-18
Primary Graphic’s Adapter
BIOS Setup IRQ Resource Setup
3-19
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
3-20
H/W Monitor
Chassis Intrusion
CPU/SYS Smart FAN Target
Adjust CPU Ratio
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
Adjusted CPU Frequency
Advance DRAM Configuration
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
MS-7379 Mainboard Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD
3-22
DRAM CAS# Latency
Adjusted DDR Memory Frequency
BIOS Setup DRAM TWR
Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Frequency
3-23
3-24
1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction
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Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults
3-25
BIOS Setup
BIOS Setting Password
3-26
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Appendix A
Realtek Audio
Installation for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver
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Realtek Audio
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Software Configuration
Sound Effect
Environment Simulation
Realtek Audio
Reset
Enable / Disable
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Save
Realtek Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting
Karaoke Mode
Raise the key Remove the human voice Lower the key
playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup
1. Adjust Volume
Mixer
2. Multi-Stream Function
Realtek Audio
MS-7379 Mainboard 3. Playback control
A-10
M ute
Tool
4. Recording control
A-11
M ute
Realtek Audio
Audio I/O
Speaker Configuration
A-12
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Disable front panel jack detection option
Realtek Audio Connector Settings
Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in
Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in
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A-14
Output Sampling Rate
Output Source
Realtek Audio Test Speakers
A-15
Microphone
A-16
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3D Audio Demo
A-17
Realtek Audio
Information
A-18
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Connecting the Speakers
Hardware Setup
A-19
n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
A-20
MS-7379 Mainboard n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
4-Channel Analog Audio Output
A-21
Realtek Audio n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
6-Channel Analog Audio Output
A-22
MS-7379 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output
8-Channel Analog Audio Output
Appendix B
Dual Core Center
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Activating Dual Core Center
Main
Introduction
Dual Core Center
AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool
Temperature
Sharp mode Smooth mode Clock
Voltage
Dual Core Center
DOT Dynamic OverClocking
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Clock
Dual Core Center
Voltage
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FAN Speed
Dual Core Center
Temperature
User Profile
B-10
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Dual Core Center
B-11
Appendix C
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
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ICH7R Introduction
Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM
BIOS Configuration
1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
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1 Create RAID Volume
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
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Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
2 Delete RAID Volume
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3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Install Driver in Windows XP
Installing Software
† New Windows XP / 2000 Installation
† Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation
C-10
Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console
Click on this item
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Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
C-11
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C-12
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
C-13
C-14
Once the installation is complete, the following window appears
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RAID Migration Instructions
C-15
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk
C-16
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† RAID Volume Name
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID 1 Step 1 Configure Volume
C-17
† RAID Level
† Strip Sizes
C-18
2 Select the source disk
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Intel ICH7R SATA RAID 3 Select Member Hard Drives
C-19
MS-7379 Mainboard 4 Specify Volume Size
5 Start Creating RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard
C-20
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID 6 Start Migration
C-21
Missing Hard Drive Member
Degraded RAID Array
Failed Hard Drive Member
C-22
5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system
C-23
6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click Yes
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID