MSI G31m3f User Manual

2-17 Hardware Setup
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with
Intel®
 Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
JAUD1
1 2
9 10PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1MIC_LMicrophone - Left channel
2GNDGround
3MIC_RMicrophone - Right channel
4PRESENCE#Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle
is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0 when a
High Definition Audio dongle is connected
5LINE out_RAnalog Port - Right...

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2-18 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 2
These connectors, compliant with Intel®
 I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for
connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
12
9 10 JUSB1~2PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1VCC2VCC
3USB0-4USB1-
5USB0+6USB1+
7GND8GND
9Key (no pin)10USBOCPin DefinitionImportant
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid
possible damage.USB 2.0 Bracket
(Optional)Serial...

2-19 Hardware SetupJumper
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to
keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can auto-
matically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,
set the jumper to clear data.Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the...

MS-7528 Mainboard
2-20PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots
The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate.
The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.Slots32-bit PCI Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards
that comply with PCI specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput...

2-21 Hardware Setup
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:Order 1Order 2Order 3Order 4
PCI Slot 1INT A#INT B#INT C#INT D#
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3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3
BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to configure  the system for
optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
²An error message appears on the screen during the
system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
²You want to change the default settings for cus-
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3-2MS-7528 MainboardEntering SetupImportant
1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrip-
tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for
reference only.
2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS
version. It is usually in the format:
A7528IMS V1.0 011708 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P =
PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit...

3-3BIOS Setup
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
arrow keys ( ­¯ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right
view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a
sub-menu can be launched from this field. A...

3-4MS-7528 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of AMI®
 special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. H/W Monitor
This entry shows your PC health status. BIOS Setting Password
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Cell Menu...

3-5BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-
cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving
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