MSI K8mm3v Manual

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].
Smart CPU Fan
The mainboard provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed
automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it...

3-24MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardLoad Optimized Defaults
The option on the main menu allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the
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 eight characters in length, and press . The pass-
word 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...

Introduction to DigiCell4-1Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCellIntroduction to DigiCell Chapter 4. Introduction 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 /...

MSI Feature
4-2MS-7181 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, PC Alert, 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 DigiCell4-3MSI Reminds You...
Click on back button in every sub-menu and it will bring you back to the
main menu. Live UpdateYou can take advantage of  Live Update to detect and update BIOS and
drivers online.
PC AlertYou can take advantage of PC Alert 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...

MSI Feature
4-4MS-7181 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...

MSI Feature
4-6MS-7181 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 to DigiCell4-7Access Point Mode
Click on “Setting” button of the Access Point Mode and the following screen will
display.IP Sharing
Click on this icon to enable/disable the IP sharing. The default of this setting is disabled.
Enabling/disabling IP sharing depends on the different situation. For example:
1.If your family and you are getting on Internet at home with multi computers, and
your ISP only provides one IP for you, you may need to enable IP Sharing
function in order to use this one...