MSI Kt4avl Manual

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Testing the Connected Speakers
MSI Reminds You...
6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when
you select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column.
If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the
window.
To ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may
need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly.
If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly
to the...

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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound com-
ing from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select
Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels.
Select this function 

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Playing KaraOK
The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics)
and leave melody for you to sing the song.  Note that this function applies
only for 2-channel audio operation.
Playing KaraOK
1.Click the audio icon  from the window tray at the lower-right corner of
the screen.
2.In the Sound Effect tab, select Voice Cancellation under “KaraOK.”
3.Click OK to close this window.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Q: How do I know that the product that I have is from MSI?
A: All MSI product starts with the character MS-XXXX or Marketing Name
(MS-XXXX) wherein XXXX refers to numbers. You should be able to find
the Model number in between the PCI slots. For Example: MS-6368 or 845E
Max (MS-6566E)
Q: How do I identify the BIOS version?
A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the
BIOS version. It is usually in the format:
A6380MS V1.0 091096...

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for yourself if upgrading to the new BIOS will be worth it. A word of advice,
though, do not upgrade to the new BIOS, unless you really have to.
Q: How can I update my BIOS?
A: For Award BIOS, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/bios/
note/award.htm
For AMI BIOS, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/bios/note/
ami.htm
For user using non-FAT system, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/html/
support/bios/note/ntfs.htm
Q: After flashing the BIOS, my system for unknown...

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Troubleshooting
sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=3
2. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind=1
Note: The BIOS is subdivided as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 &
Archives
If your board is socket478 based board, then you should be able to find
your board under the socket478 area
If in case you cannot find your board, then refer to http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?
kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find...

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2. For VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/
manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=3
Note: The manual is subdivided as Geforce4, Geforce3, Geforce2 &
Archives
If your VGA is Geforce4 based card, then you should be able to find
your card under the Geforce4 area
If in case you cannot find your card, then refer to http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?
kind=2&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 & find your card according to the chipset
type
2. For Server...

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Troubleshooting
support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=3
4. For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4
5. For MSI special product like bluetooth or TV tuner, refer to http://
www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5
Q: How can I know what CPU can my motherboard support?
A: 1. For Server motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
support/cpu_support/cpu/spt_cpu_list.php?kind=3
2. For Desktop...

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Q: How long is MSI motherboard warranty?
A: MSI normally gives 2 years warranty to its direct customer &
distributors. But each distributors & reseller will have a different warranty
policy. So it is advisable you check with your reseller about their warranty
policy.
Q: How can I find MSI distributor in my country?
A: Refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/contact/where2buy/ Select the
country & you will find MSI distributor in that country. If in case you
cannot find the...

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Troubleshooting
Q: What should I do if my motherboard have compatibility issue with PCI
cards?
A: Suggestions
Remove all the unnecessary devices & try to find the source of the
problem
Disable all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it
is due to resource conflict
Move the PCI card to different PCI slots
Update the card BIOS or drivers
Update the motherboard BIOS
Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with an-
other brand of motherboard?
A: Update the...