MSI 945p Neo2 H Manual

3-21 BIOS SetupSpread 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. 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 desired range for EMI reduction. Remember to...

3-22MS-7176 ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...
1.Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable
than manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest
user to make sure that your CPU can afford to overclock regularly
first. If you find the PC appears to be unstable or reboot
incidentally, its better to disable the Dynamic Overclocking or to
lower the level of overclocking options. By the way, if you need to
conduct overclocking manually, you also need to disable the Dy-
namic...

3-23 BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to
the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default
values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the
mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for
stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing [OK] loads the BIOS...

3-24MS-7176 ATX Mainboard
When you select this functions, 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 up...

Introduction to DigiCell4-1Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCellIntroduction to DigiCell Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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 / 802.11g WLAN...

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4-2Before 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, CoreCenter, 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 to DigiCell4-3Live UpdateYou can take advantage of  Live Update to detect and update BIOS and
drivers online.
Core CenterYou can take advantage of  Core Center to monitor the health status of your
system and to overclock under Windows OS if your system supports
overclocking function.
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...

MSI FeatureMS-7176 ATX Mainboard
4-4H/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...

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4-6Software 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...