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