Gigabyte Ga945gcms2l User Guide

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B. Configuring Sound Effect:
You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab.
C. Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module:
If your chassis provides an AC97 front panel audio
module, to activate the AC97 functionality, click the
tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector
Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack
detection check box. Click OK to complete.
D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only):
Click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the...

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5-1-2Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional)
The S/PDIF out cable provides S/PDIF out functionalities.
Step 1:
First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_O
header on your motherboard.
Step 2:
Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a
screw.
S/PDIF out:
The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best
audio quality. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable
 first if you want to output...

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B. Configuring S/PDIF out:
Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the
S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sam-
pling rate and select (or disable) the output source.
Click OK to complete the configuration.
S/PDIF Coaxial Cable
S/PDIF Optical Cable
Step 3:
Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either
one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital
audio signals. 

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Step 2:
Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink)
on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front
panel. Then configure the jack for microphone
functionality.
Note:  The microphone functions on the front panel
and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3:
Locate the Volume icon 
 in your system tray
and click it to open the volume control panel
5-1-3Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the Audio
Manager icon...

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or
Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list
Recording Control
(Note)
If you cannot find the volume control options you
need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu
and then choose Properties. Select the volume con-
trol options you wish to show and click OK to
complete. Step 4:
To hear the sound being recorded during the record-
ing process when using the microphone function on
the front panel, do not select the Mute check box
under Front Pink In or Front Green In in...

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Step 6:
To raise the recording and playing sound for the
microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and
select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced
button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green
In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select
the 1 Microphone Boost check box.
Step 7:
After completion, clickStart, point to Programs,
point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and
then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound
recording.
5-1-4 Using the...

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5-2 Troubleshooting
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on
GIGABYTEs website.
Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?
A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press  to enter BIOS Setup
during the POST. In the Main Menu, press + to show the advanced options.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some...

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5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to
solve the problem.
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power  cord etc.
The problem is verified and solved.Ye s
No
A Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the
power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN
header  properly?
Check if the memory is installed properly on the...

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No
Ye s
Check if there is display on your monitor.
Ye sWhen the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
NoThe graphics card,
expansion slot, or
monitor might fail.
Turn off the computer.  Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the
computer.
No
Ye s
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
No
Ye s
Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install
one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device
works successfully).
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