MSI K7n2 Delta 2 Manual

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H/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.
Chassis Intrusion Detect
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 NB/CPU Fan
There are 2 pairs of NB/FAN Speed control: System Temperature with NB Fan, and
CPU Temperature with CPU Fan. W83627THF provides the Smart Fan system which
can control the fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to
keep it with in a specific range. Settings: [Disabled], [40
oC/104oF], [50oC/122oF], [60oC/
140oF].
System/CPU Fan Tolerance
You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart NB/
CPU Fan items. If the current temperatures of the 2 fans reach the maximum threshold
(the temperatures set in the Smart NB/CPU Fan plus the tolerance values you set
here), the fans will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary if the current
temperatures reach the minimum threshold (the set temperatures minus the tolerance
values), the fans will slow down to keep the temperatures stable. 
						

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PC Health Status
Press  and the following sub-menu appears.
Current System/CPU Temperature, NB/CPU Fan Speed, Vcore, +3.3V,
+12.0V, +5.0V, Battery, +5VSB
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de-
vices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. 
						

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Cell Menu
The items in Cell Menu includes some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM
and overclocking functions.
Current CPU Clock
It shows the current CPU clock frequency. (Read-only)
Current DRAM Clock
It shows the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs. (read only)
High Performance Mode
This field allows users to control the status of system performance.  Users may
select [Optimized] for the most stable settings by SPD.  [High Performance/Turbo]
will increase the system performance but may have instabilibity problems.
[Manual] allows full customization of performance options, and is recommended
for experts only.  Settings: [Optimized], [High Performance/Turbo], [Manual].
Dynamic Overclocking
(D.O.T) Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function,
included in the MSI
TM’s newly developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to
detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU
frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it
will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster. When
MSI Reminds You...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. 
						

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the CPU is temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore
the default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be
powered only when users PC need to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the
video process, and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall
performance. Setting options:
[Disabled]Disable Dynamic Overclocking.
[Private]1st level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by
1%.
[Sergeant] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by
3%.  It is also the default value of Load High Performance
Defaults.
[Captain]3rd level of overclocking, increasing  the CPU frequency by
5%.
[Colonel]4th level of overclocking, increasing  the CPU frequency by
7%.
[General] 5th level of overclocking, increasing  the CPU frequency by
9%.
[Commander]6th level of overclocking, increasing  the CPU frequency by
11%.
CPU Voltage
This item specifies the voltage of CPU Vcore. Note that changing CPU Vcore could
result in the system instability; therefore, it is not recommended to change
the default setting for long-term purpose.
Memory Voltage
Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed.  Any changes made to this
setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term
purpose is NOT recommended.
AGP Voltage Adjust
AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of
your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected.
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
This setting allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency.  Settings:
[100MHz] ~ [300MHz] at 1MHz increment.
MSI Reminds You...
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 Dynamic Overclocking first. 
						

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Adjust CPU Ratio
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of
the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed.
CPU Interface
This setting allows you to select the CPU/FSB parameters. Setting: [Optimal],
[Aggressive]. When [Aggressive] is selected, the system will use overclocked CPU/
FSB parameters. Select [Optimal] for the most stable CPU/FSB parameters.
Adjust DRAM Freq (FSB:DRAM)
This setting controls the ratio of CPU FSB clock & DRAM Frequency to enable the
CPU & DRAM to run at different frequency combinations.  Please note that the setting
options vary according to the CPU FSB clock preset.  Options: [By SPD], [2:1], [5:3],
[3:2], [4:3], [5:4], [6:5], [1:1], [5:6], [4:5], [3:4], [2:3], [3:5], [1:2], [Auto].
Memory Timings
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module.  Setting to [Optimized] enables DRAM timings to be
determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.   [High Performance/
Turbo] will increase the system performance but may have instabilibity problems.
Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the DRAM timings manually.  Options:
[Optimized], [High Perfomance/Turbo], [Manual].
T-(RAS)
This setting controls the number of clock cycles for DRAM to be allowed to precharge
from the active state.  Settings: [1] through [15].
T-(RCD)
When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.  This
setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address
strobe) to CAS (column address strobe).  The less the clock cycles, the faster the
DRAM performance.  Setting options: [1] through [7].
T-(RP)
This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed
to precharge.  If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge
before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data.
This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.  Available
settings: [1] through [7].
CAS Latency
The field controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before RAM
starts a read command after receiving it.  Setting options are: [2.0], [2.5] and [3.0].
[2.0]T increases system performance while [3.0]T provides more stable system
performance. 
						

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AGP Clock Control
This item allows users to set the AGP clock manually or by default.  Options: [Default],
[Manual].
AGP Clock Value
When AGP Clock Control is set to [Manual], users can key in a DEC number between
[66] and [120].
FSB Spread Spectrum
This item is used to enable or disable the FSB clock generator’s Spread Specturm
feature.  When overclocking the FSB, always set it to [Disabled].   Options: [Disabled],
[0.50%], [1.00%].
AGP Spread Spectrum
This item is used to enable or disable the AGP clock generator’s Spread Specturm
feature.  When overclocking the AGP slot, always set it to [Disabled].   Options: [Disabled],
[0.50%]. 
						

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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to
the Fail-Safe or Optimized Defaults. 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 Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 
						

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Set Supervisor/User 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 up confirming the password will be disabled.
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup
without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter  it every time
you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part
of your system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have Award BIOS to
request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unautho-
rized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is
required is the Security Option of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. If the
Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry
to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
MSI Reminds You...
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password:       Can enter and change the settings of
the setup menu.
User password:Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menu. 
						

							Introduction to DigiCell
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Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell
Introduction to DigiCell
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
short-cut icon in the system tray
short-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
settings. Moreover, with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the
MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it
easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to monitor the system hard-
ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to overclock the CPU/
memory.
Once you have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file in
the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Util-
ity --> MSI DigiCell), it will have an icon         in the system tray, a short cut
icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up” menu. You may
double-click on each icon to enable DigiCell. 
						

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Before 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:
Click on each icon appearing above to enter the sub-menu to make further configuration.
MSI
Click on this button to link to MSI website:
http://www.msi.com.tw.
Quick Guide
Click on this button and the quick guide of DigiCell will be displayed for you
to review.
H/W Diagnostic
In this sub-menu, it provides the information of each DigiCell button for you to
check if the representing peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed.
Comm.
In this sub-menu, you can see the configuration details for communication
products, including the status, strength, speed and channel of the connec-
tion of the Ethernet LAN & Wireless LAN.
Software Access Point
In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode, and configure the
advanced settings for each mode, such as the authentication encryption...
etc.