MSI 945gm2 H Manual

3-22MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardH/W Monitor
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc.
Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves.
Smart Fan...

3-23 BIOS SetupChassis Intrusion
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and
issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to
[Enabled] later. Setting options: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
CPU/System Temperature, CPU FAN Speed, Vcore, +3.3 V, +5.0 V, +12.0V
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/...

3-24MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardLoad Optimized DefaultsThe option on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to
the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the
mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing [Y] loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 

3-25 BIOS SetupBIOS Setting Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The
password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press
. You may also press  to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press  when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show...

Introduction to DigiCell4-1Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCellIntroduction to DigiCell
short-cut icon in the system trayshort-cut path in the start-up menu
(path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->DigiCell) DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much
research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor and configure all the
integrated peripherals of the system, such as audio program, power
management, MP3 files management and communication /...

4-2MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardBefore using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN
card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... etc.) and all the necessary drivers (onboard
LAN driver, audio driver, V-Center, Live Update... etc.) installed correctly.
The icon representing each item will be lit up if it is inserted/installed correctly and
properly. Otherwise, the icon will remain gray and user is not able to view the
functionality/connection of that item.Main
Introduction:...

Introduction to DigiCell4-3Live UpdateYou can take advantage of  Live Update to detect and update BIOS and
drivers online.
V-CenterYou can take advantage of  V-Center to monitor the health status of your
system.
MEGA STICKIf you have your MEGA STICK connected to your system, this icon will be lit
up.  Click this blue icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you can load
media files from your MEGA STICK or the system, and edit the preferred
playlist.
Audio Speaker SettingIn this sub-menu, you can...

4-4MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardH/W DiagnosticIn the H/W Diagnostic sub-menu, you can see the information, status and note of
each DigiCell. You may double check the connection and installation of the item
marked as gray.
You may also click on the Mail to MSI button to send your questions or suggestions
to MSI’s technical support staff. 

Introduction to DigiCell4-5Communication
In the Communication sub-menu, you can see the status of all the LAN / WLAN /
Bluetooth on the screen if the hardware is installed. The first icon indicates the
onboard LAN on your system, the second icon indicates the wireless LAN status,
and the third one is the information about the bluetooth on your system.  Click on each
item for details.
This icon indicates the information and connection status of onboard LAN,
which is read-only.
The second icon indicates...

4-6MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardSoftware Access Point
In the Software Access Point sub-menu, you can see the communication status on
your system and choose the desired software access point mode by clicking on the
desired icon, in which the default settings are configured for your usage. The default
software access point mode is set to WLAN Card Mode. For more advanced
security settings and channels switching, click on “Setting” button to enter its sub-
menu.
Terminology
Here are the introduction of WLAN /...