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Copyrght Notce
The materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-
TIONAL. We take every care n the preparaton of ths document, but no guarantee s
gven as to the correctness of ts contents. Our products are under contnual mprove-
ment and we reserve the rght to make changes wthout notce.

Trademarks
All trademarks n ths manual are propertes of ther respectve owners.
￭ MSI® s regstered trademark of Mcro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
￭ NVIDIA® s regstered trademark of NVIDIA Corporaton.
￭ ATI® s regstered trademark of AMD Corporaton.
￭ AMD® s regstered trademarks of AMD Corporaton.
￭ Intel® s regstered trademarks of Intel Corporaton.

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crosoft Corporat
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￭ Realtek® s regstered
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￭ Netware® s a regstered
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Revson Revson Hstory Date

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Techncal Support
If a problem arses wth your system and no soluton can be obtaned from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local dstrbutor. Alternatvely, please
try the followng help resources for further gudance.

Vst the MSI webste for techncal gude, BIOS

updates, drver updates, and other nformaton:

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http://www.ms.com/servce/download

Contact our techncal staff at:

http://support.ms.com

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Safety Instructons
￭ Always read the safety nstructons carefully.
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Keep ths equpment away from humdty.
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￭ ngs on the enclosure are for a

The openngs arr convect
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from overheatng.
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￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on t. Do not place
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anythng
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shock.
￭ If any of the followng stuatons arses, get the equpment checked by servce
personnel:
◯ The power cord or plug s damaged.
◯ Lqud has penetrated nto the equpment.
◯ The equpment has been exposed to mosture.
◯ The equpment does not work well or you can not get t work accordng to User’s
Manual.
◯ The equpment has been dropped and damaged.
◯ The equpment has obvous sgn of breakage.
￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60oC (140oF),
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.


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FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement

Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lmts for a Class B dgtal
devce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned to provde
reasonable protecton aganst harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton. Ths
equpment generates, uses and can radate rado frequency energy and, f not nstalled
and used n accordance wth the nstructons, may cause harmful nterference to rado
communcatons. However, there s no guarantee that nterference wll not occur n a
partcular nstallaton. If ths equpment does cause harmful nterference to rado or
televson recepton, whch can be determned by turnng the equpment off and on, the
user s encouraged to try to correct the nterference by one or more of the measures
lsted below.
◯ Reorent or relocate the recevng antenna.
◯ Increase the separaton between the equpment and recever.
ver.
◯ Connect the equpment nto an outlet on a crcut dfferent whch the
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Shelded nterface
nterface cables and A.C. power cord, f any, must be used n order to comply
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VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

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Ths devce comples wth Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaton s subject to the followng
two condtons:
1) ths devce may not cause harmful nterference, and
2) ths devce must accept any nterference receved, ncludng nterference that may
cause undesred operaton.

CE Conformty
Hereby, Mcro-Star Internatonal CO., LTD declares that ths devce s
n complance wth the essental safety requrements and other relevant
provsons set out n the European Drectve.

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Radaton Exposure Statement

Ths equpment comples wth FCC radaton exposure lmts set forth for an uncon-
trolled envronment. Ths equpment and ts antenna should be nstalled and operated
wth mnmum dstance 20 cm between the radator and your body. Ths equpment and
ts antenna must not be co-located or operatng n conjuncton wth any other antenna
or transmtter.

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European Communty Complance Statement
The equpment comples wth the RF Exposure Requrement 1999/519/EC, Councl
Recommendaton of 12 July 1999 on the lmtaton of exposure of the general publc
to electromagnetc fields (0–300GHz). Ths wreless devce comples wth the R&TTE
Drectve.

Tawan Wreless Statements

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無線設備警告聲明
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
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低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
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即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
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干擾。
警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在
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這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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Japan VCCI Class B Statement

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クラス B 情報技術装置
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この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ
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スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して
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使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい
取り扱いをしてください。

Korea Warnng Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음

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Battery Informaton

European Unon:
Batteres, battery packs, and accumulators should not be dsposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the publc collecton system to
return, recycle, or treat them n complance wth the local regulatons.

Tawan:
For better envronmental protecton, waste batteres should be collected
separately for recyclng or specal dsposal.
廢電池請回收

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CAUTION: There s a rsk of exploson, ff battery s ncorrectly replaced.

Replace only wth the same or equvalent
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nformaton
nformat on of chem
chemcal substances n products at:
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http://www.ms.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
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WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement

ENGLISH
To protect the global envronment and as an envronmentalst, MSI must re-
mnd you that...
Under the European Unon (“EU”) Drectve on Waste Electrcal and Elec-

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tronc Equpment, Drectve 2002/96/EC, whch takes effect on August 13,
2005, products of “electrcal and electronc equpment” cannot be dscarded
as muncpal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronc equpment wll
be oblgated to take back such products at the end of ther useful lfe. MSI wll comply
wth the product take back requrements at the end of lfe of MSI-branded products that
are sold nto the EU. You can return these products to local collecton ponts.

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Au sujet de la drectve
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trques et électronques,
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ques et électron
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tout smplement ms fabrcants de ces équpements seront oblgés de
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séquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matér matérels dans les ponts de collecte.

РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometda con la proteccón del medo ambente, recomenda:
Bajo la drectva 2002/96/EC de la Unón Europea en matera de desechos y/o equ-
pos electróncos, con fecha de rgor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos
clasficados como “eléctrcos y equpos electróncos” no pueden ser depostados en
los contenedores habtuales de su muncpo, los fabrcantes de equpos electróncos,
están oblgados a hacerse cargo de dchos productos al termno de su período de vda.
MSI estará comprometdo con los térmnos de recogda de sus productos venddos en
la Unón Europea al final de su perodo de vda. Usted debe depostar estos productos
en el punto lmpo establecdo por el ayuntamento de su localdad o entregar a una
empresa autorzada para la recogda de estos resduos.

NEDERLANDS
Om het mleu te beschermen, wl MSI u eraan hernneren
nneren dat….

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nen net meer beschouwd worden als vervulng. Fabrkanten
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lokale nzamelngspunten.
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SRPSKI
Da b zašttl prrodnu srednu,  kao preduzeće koje vod
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sredn,, MSI mora da vas podest

podest da…
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Po Drektv Evropske unje je (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj  elektrčnoj oprem, D-

rektva
va 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, pro prozvod koj spadaju
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pod “elektronsku  elektr

elektrčnu
elektr čnu opremu” ne mogu vvše bt odbačen kao občan otpad 
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uobčajenog poštovat zahtev o preuzmanju ovakvh prozvoda

čajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovat
kojma je stekao koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove proz-
stekao vek trajanja, koj
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vode možete vratt na lokaln

lokalnm mestma za prkupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chronć nasze środowsko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologę, MSI przy-
pomna, że...
Zgodne z Dyrektywą Un Europejskej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry-
cznych  elektroncznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodz w życe 13 serpna
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażene elektryczne  elektronczne “ ne mogą być trak-
towane jako śmec komunalne, tak węc producenc tych produktów będą zobowązan
do odberana ch w momence gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użyca. MSI wypełn
wymagana UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terene Un Europejskej) wy-
cofywane z użyca. Produkty MSI będze można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach
zborczych.

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TÜRKÇE
Çevrec özellğyle blnen MSI dünyada çevrey korumak çn hatırlatır:
Avrupa Brlğ (AB) Kararnames Elektrk ve Elektronk Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC
Kararnames altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarhnden tbaren geçerl olmak üzere, elektrkl
ve elektronk malzemeler dğer atıklar gb çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonk chazların
üretcler, chazların kullanım süreler bttkten sonra ürünler ger toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır. Avrupa Brlğ’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlern kullanım süreler bttğnde MSI

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ürünlern ger alınması steğ le şbrlğ çersnde olacaktır. Ürünlernz yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakablrsnz.

ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně žvotního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
ckých a elektron
Podle směrnce Evropské une (“EU”) o lkvdac elektrckých elektronckých výrobků
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno lkvdovat
dovat “elektr
“elektr
“elektrcké
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cké a elektron
elektroncké

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tato směrnce vztahuje, budou povnn odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je je-
jch žvotnost.. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejch žvotnost.
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votnost.. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
votnost
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MAGYAR
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Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, lletve környezetvédőként fellépve

az MSI emlékeztet Önt, hogy ...
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Az Európa Unó ó („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elekelek-
tronkus hulladékaról
kus berendezések hulladéka
hulladéka ról szóló 2002/96/EK rányelve szernt az elektromos
ról
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és elektronkus lakosság hulladékként, és az

kus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakosság
lyen elektronkus gyártó kötelessé válnak az lyen termékek vsszavé-
kus berendezések gyártó
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telére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékv

termékvsszavétellel kapc-
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solatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek

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esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az lyen termékeket a legközelebb gyűjtőhelyre

vhet.
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ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambente, MSI, da sempre amca della natura, t rcorda che….
In base alla Drettva dell’Unone Europea (EU) sullo Smaltmento de Materal Elettrc
ed Elettronc, Drettva 2002/96/EC n vgore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodott appartenent
alla categora de Materal Elettrc ed Elettronc non possono pù essere elmnat come
rfiut muncpal:  produttor d dett materal saranno obblgat a rtrare ogn prodotto
alla fine del suo cclo d vta. MSI s adeguerà a tale Drettva rtrando tutt  prodott
marchat MSI che sono stat vendut all’nterno dell’Unone Europea alla fine del loro
cclo d vta. È possble portare  prodott nel pù vcno punto d raccolta

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▍ CONTENTS

Copyrght Notce ............................................................................................ 

Trademarks .................................................................................................... 
Revson Hstory............................................................................................. 
Techncal Support..........................................................................................
Safety Instructons .........................................................................................
FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement.......................................... v
CE Conformty ............................................................................................... v
Radaton Exposure Statement ....................................................................... v
European Communty Complance Statement ............................................... v
Tawan Wreless Statements .......................................................................... v

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Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..................................................................... v

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Korea Warnng Statements ............................................................................ v
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Battery Informaton ........................................................................................ v
Chemcal Substances Informaton ................................................................. v
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WEEE (Waste Electrcal

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Electroncc Equpment)
Electron Equpment)
Equ pment) Statement ...................v
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Chapter 1 Gettng Started............................................................................1-1

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Packng Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2
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Optonal Accessores ........................................................................................... 1-2

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Assembly Precautons.......................................................................................... 1-3

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Manboard Specficatons
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Connectors Quck Gude
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Processng Unts) ................................................................. 1-10

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Mountng Screw Holes ....................................................................................... 1-13

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-14
Memory .............................................................................................................. 1-15
Expanson Slot ................................................................................................... 1-17
Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards ...................................................................................... 1-18
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-21
Jumper ............................................................................................................... 1-30
Buttons ............................................................................................................... 1-31
Drvers and Utltes ............................................................................................ 1-34

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................2-1

Enterng ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Overvew .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Boot devce prorty bar ........................................................................................ 2-3
Operaton ............................................................................................................. 2-4
SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 2-5

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OC ...................................................................................................................... 2-10
ECO ................................................................................................................... 2-15
BROWSER......................................................................................................... 2-16
Installng Wnk ................................................................................................... 2-16
UTILITIES .......................................................................................................... 2-17
Updatng the BIOS wth Lve Update.................................................................. 2-19
SECURITY ......................................................................................................... 2-20

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Hardware Default Settng .....................................................................................
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RAID Configuraton ..............................................................................................

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Appendx C Install Wndows

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Packng Contents

Drver / Utlty
Manboard User Gude Back IO Sheld
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SATA Cable

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V-Check USB3 to USB2

M-Connector
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* These pctures are for reference only and may vary wthout notce.
* The packng contents may vary accordng to the model you purchased.
* If you need to purchase the optonal accessores or request part numbers, please vst
the MSI webste at http://www.ms.com/ndex.php or consult the dealer.

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Assembly Precautons
■ The components ncluded n ths package are prone to damage from electrostatc
dscharge (ESD). Please adhere to the followng nstructons to ensure successful
computer assembly.
■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before nstallng or removng any computer component.
■ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connectons may cause

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the computer to not recognze a component or fal to start.
■ Hold the manboard by the edges to avod touchng senstve components.
■ It s recommended to wear an electrostatc dscharge (ESD) wrst strap when handlng
the manboard to prevent electrostatc damage. If an ESD wrst strap s not avalable,
dscharge yourself of statc electrcty by touchng another metal object before han-
dlng the manboard.
■ Store the manboard n an electrostatc sheldng contaner or on an antstatc pad
whenever the manboard s not nstalled.
■ Before turnng
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■ Do not use the computer n a hgh-temperature envronment.
ronment.
■ Do not boot the computer before nstallaton s s completed. Th
Ths could cause perma-
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Manboard Specficatons
Processor Support
■ AMD® A10/A8/A6/A4-seres processors for the FM2 socket
Chpset
■ AMD® A85X chpset
Memory Support
■ 4x DDR3 DIMMs support for DDR3-1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz up to 32GB max
■ Supports Dual-Channel mode
LAN
■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® 8111E
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offic webste to find the supported Dual Graphcs
combnatons of APU and dscrete GPU for achevng ths technology.
- A4-seres APU doesn't support Dual Graphcs technology.
Connectors & Buttons
■ Back panel
- 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x LAN port
- 1x VGA port**, supportng a maxmum resoluton of 1920x1200@60 Hz
- 1x dual lnk DVI-D port**, supports a maxmum resoluton of 2560x1600@60 Hz
- 1x Optcal S/PDIF-out port
- 1x HDMI port**, supportng a maxmum resoluton of 1920x1080@60 Hz
- 1x DsplayPort**, supportng a maxmum resoluton of 2560x1600@60 Hz

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- 2x USB 3.0 ports

- 6x audo ports
**Ths manboard supports dual-dsplay functon by two onboard graphcs output ports
(HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI-D, VGA+DVI-D, VGA+DsplayPort & DVI-D+DsplayPort).
**Ths manboard also supports trple-dsplay functon by three onboard graphcs
output ports (HDMI+VGA+DVI-D & DsplayPort+VGA+DIV-D).
**Please note that, the HDMI port and DsplayPort can not be used smultaneously.

Chapter 1
■ On-Board
- 3x USB 2.0 connector
- 1x USB 3.0 connector
- 1x TPM Module connector
- 1x Front Panel Audo connector
- 1x Chasss Intruson connector
- 1x Voce Gene connector
- 1x MultConnect Panel connector
- 1x Power button

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- 1x Clear CMOS button
- 1x Voltage Checkponts connector
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- PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe x16 speed (when PCI_E5 s empty) or PCIe x8 speed
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http://www.ms.com/servce/cpu-support

For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst

http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report

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Connectors Quck Gude

DIMM1
SYSFAN3
DIMM2
SYSFAN2 APU
DIMM3
JPWR2 DIMM4
CPUFAN

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JTPM1 JUSB1

JDLED3 JUSB2

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Connectors Reference Gude

Port Name Port Type Page

Back Panel I/O Ports 1-8

APU FM2 APU Socket 1-10

Chapter 1
CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS Button 1-33

CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors 1-22

DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-15

FV1 Voltage Checkponts Connector 1-29

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PCI_E1, 3, 4 PCIe x1 Expanson Slots 1-17

PCI_E2, 5 PCIe x16 Expanson Slots 1-17

PCI1, 2 PCI Expanson Slots 1-17

POWER1 Power Button 1-32

RESET1 Reset Button 1-32

SATA1~8 SATA Connectors 1-21

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Back Panel Quck Gude

Mouse/ Optcal
LAN
Keyboard VGA Port S/PDIF-Out

USB 3.0 Port Lne-In RS-Out

Lne-Out CS-Out

Mc SS-Out
USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port DsplayPort

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A combnaton PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

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▶ USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port s for attachng USB 2.0 devces such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatble devces.

▶ USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbt/s (SuperSpeed).

Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devces, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable s
used, t must be USB 3.0 complant.

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▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pn female connector s provded for montor.

▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Dgtal Vsual Interface- Dgtal) connector can be connected to a LCD
montor, or a CRT montor wth an adapter. To connect a montor, please refer to the
montor’s manual for more nformaton.

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▶ HDMI Port
The Hgh-Definton Multmeda Interface (HDMI) s an all-dgtal audo-vdeo nterface
that s capable of transmttng uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV
formats, ncludng standard, enhanced, or hgh-definton vdeo, plus mult-channel
dgtal audo on a sngle cable.

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▶ Optcal S/PDIF-Out
Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for
dgtal audo transmsson to external speakers through an optcal fiber cable.

▶ Audo Ports
These connectors are used for audo devces. The color of the jack refers to the functon
of the connector.
■ Blue-Lne n: Used for connectng external audo outputtng devces.
■ Green- Lne out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Pnk- Mc: Used as a connector for a mcrophone.
■ Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound lne out n 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer lne out n 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ Gray- SS-Out: Sde surround sound lne out n 7.1 channel mode.

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APU (Accelerated Processng Unts)

Introducton to FM2 APU

The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on t for better heat
dsperson.

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Replacng
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When replacng the APU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the APU.
Overclockng
Ths manboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any
attempt to operate beyond product specficatons s not recommend. MSI does not
guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product
specficatons.

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APU & Cooler Installaton

When you are nstallng the APU, make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson.
Follow the steps below to nstall the APU & cooler correctly. Wrong nstallaton wll
cause the damage of your APU & manboard.

1. Pull the lever sdeways away from
the socket. Make sure to rase the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
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2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU.
The gold arrow should pont as
shown n the pcture. The APU can
only fit n the correct orentaton.

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5. Poston the coolng set onto the 6. Then press down the other end of the
retenton mechansm. clp to fasten the coolng set on the
Hook one end of the clp to hook top of the retenton mechansm.
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• Whle dsconnectng the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, t s necessary to keep an
eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook s dsconnected from the fixed
bolt, the fixed lever wll sprng back nstantly.
• Confirm that the APU cooler has formed a tght seal wth the APU before bootng
your system.
• Please refer to the documentaton n the APU cooler package for more detals about
APU cooler nstallaton.

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Mountng Screw Holes

When nstallng the manboard, first nstall the necessary mountng stands requred for
a manboard on the mountng plate n your computer case. If there s an I/O back plate
that came wth the computer case, please replace t wth the I/O backplate that came
wth the manboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easly nto the computer
case wthout the need for any screws. Algn the mountng plate’s mountng stands wth

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the screw holes on the manboard and secure the manboard wth the screws provded
wth your computer case. The locatons of the screw holes on the manboard are shown
below. For more nformaton, please refer to the manual that came wth the computer
case.
I/O backplate.
should lne up wth the holes on the
the rear of the computer case. They
The I/O ports should be facng toward

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• Install the manboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debrs.
• To prevent damage to the manboard, any contact between the manboard crcutry
and the computer case, except for the mountng stands, s prohbted.
• Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the manboard or wthn
the computer case that may cause a short crcut of the manboard.

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Power Supply
JPWR1: ATX 24-pn Power Connector
Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX
24-pn power supply, algn the power supply cable wth the connector and firmly press
the cable nto the connector. If done correctly, the clp on the power cable should be
hooked on the manboard’s power connector.

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Memory
These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on
compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report

DDR3

Chapter 1
240-pn, 1.5V

48x2=96 pn 72x2=144 pn

Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmt and receve data wth two
data bus channels smultaneously. Enablngng Dual-Channel mode can enhance system
performance. The followng llustratons explan the populaton
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• DDR3 memory modules are not nterchangeable wth DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
s not backward compatble. Always nstall DDR3 memory modules n DDR3 DIMM
slots.
• To ensure system stablty, memory modules must be of the same type and densty.
• Due to chpset resource usage, the system wll only detect up to 31+ GB of memory
(not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules nstalled.

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Installng Memory Modules

1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushng the mountng clps to the sde. Vertcally nsert the
memory module nto the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on
the bottom that wll only allow t to fit one way nto the DIMM slot.
2. Push the memory module deep nto the DIMM slot. The plastc clps at each sde of
the DIMM slot wll automatcally close when the memory module s properly seated
and an audble clck should be heard.
3. Manually check f the memory module has been locked n place by the DIMM slot’s
sde clps.

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Expanson Slot
Ths manboard contans numerous ports for expanson cards, such as dscrete graphcs
or audo cards.
PCIe Slot
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe nterface expanson card.

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PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot

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removng expanson cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expanson card’s
documentaton to check for any necessary addtonal hardware or software changes.

PCI Interrupt Request Routng

IRQ, or nterrupt request lnes, are hardware lnes over whch devces can send nterrupt
requests to the processor. The PCI IRQ pns are typcally connected to the PCI bus pns
as followed:
Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4
PCI1 INT E# INT F# INT G# INT H#
PCI2 INT F# INT G# INT H# INT E#

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Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards

If avalable, ths manboard takes advantage of the CPU’s ntegrate graphcs processor,
but dscrete vdeo cards can be nstalled by way of the manboard’s expanson slots.
Addng on one or more dscrete vdeo cards wll sgnficantly boost the system’s graphcs
performance. For best compatblty, MSI graphcs cards are recommended.
Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton
1. Determne what type of expanson slot(s) the vdeo card wll use. Locate the expan-
son slot(s) on the manboard. Remove any protectve expanson slot covers from
the computer case.
2. Lne up the vdeo card on top of the expanson slot(s) wth the dsplay ports facng
out of the computer case. For a sngle vdeo card nstallaton, usng the PCI_E2 slot
s recommended.
3. Push the vdeo card nto ts expanson slot(s). Dependng expanson slot(s)
ng on the expans
used, there should be clp(s) on the expanson wll
on slot(s) that w
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rectly from the power supply.
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AMD CrossFre™ (Mult-GPU) Technology

AMD CrossFre™ s a mult-GPU performance gamng platform. By lnkng together
two or more dscrete GPUs, CrossFre™ can sgnficant mprove system graphcs
performance. It allows the ablty to scale a system’s graphcs power as needed, makng t
the most scalable gamng platform. Ths manboard wll automatcally detect CrossFre™
technology and make changes n the BIOS as needed. Follow the nstructons below to
ensure a successful two-way CrossFre™ nstallaton.

Chapter 1
1. Install two AMD Radeon™ HD graphcs cards nto the PCI_E2 & PCI_E5 expanson
slots.
2. Wth the two cards nstalled, two CrossFre™ cable are requred to connect the
graphcs cards. Attach one sde of the cable on each of the cards by way of the
metal contacts (please refer to the pcture below). Please note that although two
graphcs cards have been nstalled, only the dsplay ports on the graphcs card
nstalled n the first PCIe x16 slot wll work. All dsplays ths
splays should be connected to th
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• Please ensure that all graphcs cards used n CrossFre™ mode are of the same
brand and specficatons. For best compatblty wth the manboard, MSI graphcs
cards are recommended.
• Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the
graphcs cards to ensure stable operaton.
• Only Wndows™ 7 wll support CrossFre™ mode.

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3. Boot up the computer and nstall the drvers and software ncluded n your vdeo
card package. For more nformaton, please refer to the manual that came wth your
vdeo card.
4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly nstalled, reboot the
system. After enterng the operatng system (OS), rght clck on the desktop and
choose the “Catalyst Control Center”.

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A CrossFreTM system has four possble dsplay modes:
• SuperTlng
• Scssor Mode
• Alternate Frame Renderng
• Super Ant-alasng.
For more detals, please consult the graphcs card manual.

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Internal Connectors
SATA1~8: SATA Connector
Ths connector s a hgh-speed SATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one
SATA devce. SATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and
optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

Chapter 1
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SATA6
SATA4
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SATA5
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nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the devce’s manual for further nformaton.
• Many computer cases also requre that large SATA devces, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optcal drves, be screwed down nto the case. Refer to the manual that came
wth your computer case or your SATA devce for further nstallaton nstructons.
• Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result durng
transmsson otherwse.
• SATA cables have dentcal plugs on ether sdes of the cable. However, t s rec-
ommended that the flat connector be connected to the manboard for space savng
purposes.

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CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system coolng fans wth +12V. If the manboard has
a System Hardware Montor chpset on-board, you must use a specally desgned fan
wth a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect
all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the manboard and wll nstead
connect to the power supply drectly. A system fan can be plugged nto any avalable
system fan connector.

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• Please refer to your processor’s offical webste or consult your vendor to find recom-
mended CPU coolng fans.
• The CPUFAN connector supports Smart Fan Control wth lnear mode. The Control
Center II utlty can be nstalled to automatcally control the fan speeds accordng to
the CPU’s temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the manboard to connect all system fans, adapters
are avalable to connect a fan drectly to a power supply.
• Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables mpedng any fan blades.

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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the front panel swtches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector s
complant wth the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude. When nstallng the
front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to smplfy nstallaton.
Plug all the wres from the computer case nto the mConnectors and then plug the
mConnectors nto the manboard.

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determne correct connector orentaton and placement.
• The majorty of the computer case’s front panel connectors wll prmarly be plugged
nto JFP1.

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JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Expanson Connector

Ths connector s desgned for connectng hgh-speed USB perpherals such as USB
HDDs, dgtal cameras, MP3 players, prnters, modems, and many others.

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whch provdes qucker USB chargng ng of your cellular phone or other USB-powered
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devces. To enable ths feature, please nstall nstall the MSI SuperCharger appl applcaton on
your computer. When the SuperCharger appl appl
applcaton
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cat s turned on, the JUSB1 connector
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wllll convert data channels to extra power channels to qu quckly charge your connected
devce.ce. Please note that when the SuperCharger appl applcaton s turned on, data
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transmsson and synchronzaton on over the JUSB1 connector w wll not functon. To enable
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the JUSB1 connector to funct

funct
functon
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SuperCharger applcaton.on. When the computer s n stand-by or hbernaton mode (S3/
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• Note that the VCC and GND pns must be connected correctly to avod possble
damage.
• Please only connect one devce per USB port to ensure stable chargng.
• SuperCharger Technology s only avalable on select MSI manboard models. Please
refer to the MSI webste to check f your manboard has SuperCharger technology.
• For Pad, JUSB1 (red mark) can stll charge Pad n S3, S4, S5 state.
• We recommend that don’t dsconnect the devce when you charge t n S1 state.

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JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expanson Connector

The USB 3.0 port s backwards compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data
transfer rates up to 5Gbts/s (SuperSpeed).

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damage.
• To use a USB 3.0 devce, you must connect the devce to a USB 3.0 port through an
optonal USB 3.0 complant cable.

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JAUD1: Front Panel Audo Connector

Ths connector allows you to connect the front audo panel located on your computer
case. Ths connector s complant wth the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn
Gude.

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securty platform manual for more detals

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JCI1: Chasss Intruson Connector

Ths connector connects to the chasss ntruson swtch cable. If the computer case s
opened, the chasss ntruson mechansm wll be actvated. The system wll record ths
ntruson and a warnng message wll flash on screen. To clear the warnng, you must
enter the BIOS utlty and clear the record.

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Connect Panel Connector
Ths connector s used to connect an optonal
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controlng the OC Gene and
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FV1: Voltage Checkponts Connector

These voltage checkpont are used to measure the current system voltages. A multmeter
(not ncluded) wll be requred to check voltages. To check the voltage, please use
the ncluded voltage checkpont cables ncluded n the manboard package. Attach the
postve lead of the multmeter to the voltage checkpont cable and the negatve lead to
the ground connector.

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CPU_GND

DRAM

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DRAM (pn DRAM voltage. The DRAM voltage s the voltage suppled
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to the DDR memory modules on the ma manboard. Lower

memory ttmngs may requre hgher voltages to mantan
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system stab
stablty.
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CPU_PLL (pn CPU_PLL voltage. The PLL voltage s the voltage suppled
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to the process Phase Lock Loop.

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CPU_1.2V (pn
n 3) CPU 1.2V voltage. The CPU 1.2V voltage s the voltage
suppled to DDR PHY logc & PCIE bus.
CPU_NB (pn 2) CPU-NB voltage. The CPU NB voltage s the voltage suppled
to northbrdge on the CPU. Hgher overclocks may requre a
hgher CPU NB voltage to mantan stablty.
CPU_CORE (pn 1) CPU core voltage. The CPU core voltage s the voltage
suppled to the CPU core. Hgher overclocks may requre
hgher CPU core voltages to mantan stablty.

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Jumper
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There s CMOS RAM onboard that s external powered from a battery located on the
manboard to save system configuraton data. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatcally boot nto the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you want
to clear the system configuraton, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

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Keep Data Clear Data

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You can clear the CMOS RAM by short

shortng
shortng
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ths jumper whle the system s off. Afterwards,
open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM whlewh the system s on because t wll
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damage the manboard.

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Buttons
The manboard has numerous on-board buttons to control varous functons. Ths
secton wll explan how to change your manboard’s functons through the use of these
on-board buttons.

OC1: OC Gene Button

Chapter 1
Ths button s used to automatcally overclock the system. Press ths button once
whle the system s off to enable OC Gene. The button wll lock reman depressed
untl t s pushed agan to dsable OC Gene. On the next boot, the OC Gene utlty wll
automatcally overclock the CPU settngs to optmal performance values. To dsable
OC Gene, power off the system and press the OC Gene button agan. The button wll
depress and the CPU configuraton settngs wll return to normal values.

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nstall DDR3 1333 or faster memory and equ
equp a better heatsnk/cooler to use
the OC Gene e functon.
functon.
funct on.
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• We do not guarantee the OC Gen

Gene overclockng range or the damages/rsks caused
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by overclockng
ng behav
behavor.
• It s possble to dsable the OC Gene functon n the BIOS setup. Please refer to the
BIOS secton of the manual for nstructons on how to turn off OC Gene from the
BIOS.
• The usage of OC Gene s at the user’s own rsk. Overclockng s never guaranteed
by MSI.
• To ensure successfully OC Gene usage, MSI components are recommended.

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POWER1: Power Button

Ths button s use to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on
or turn-off the system.

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CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Button

There s CMOS RAM onboard that s external powered from a battery located on the
manboard to save system configuraton data. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatcally boot nto the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you want
to clear the system configuraton, press the button to clear the data.

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Drvers and Utltes

After you nstall the operatng system you wll need to nstall drvers to maxmze the
performance of the new computer you just bult. MSI manbaord comes wth a Drver
Dsc. Drvers allow the computer to utlze your manboard more efficently and take
advantage of any specal features we provde.

You can protect your computer from vruses by nstallng the bundled securty program.
The bundle also ncludes a varety of powerful and creatve utltes.

Total Installer
Total Installer s very easy to use and does a great job of findng necessary drvers.
Please follow the steps below to nstall drvers and utltes
es for your new computer.
1. Insert MSI Drver Dsc nto the optcal drve.ve. The setup screen w wll automatcally

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appear f autorun s enabled n OS.

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2. Clck Total Installer. A popup dalog wll appear lstng
ng all necessary dr
drvers.

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3. Select all checkbox on drver lstng dalog.

4. Clck Install button.
5. The software nstallaton wll then be n progress, after t has finshed t wll prompt
you to restart.
6. Clck OK button to finsh.
7. Restart your computer.
You can also use the same method to nstall the utltes.

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CLICK BIOS II s s a revolutonary

revolut UEFI nterface that
allows you to setup and configure your system for
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optmum
mum use. Us
Us
Usng
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ng your mouse and keyboard, users can
change BIOS sett
settngs, montor CPU temperature, select
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the boot dev

devce prorty and vew system nformaton
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such as the CPU name, DRAM capaccapacty, the OS verson

and the BIOS vers
verson. Users can mport and export
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parameter data for backup or for shar

sharng wth frends. By
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connectng to the Internet wthn CLICK BIOS II, users

connect
can browse webpages, check ma mal and use Lve Update
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n your system.
BIOS Setup

Enterng
Power on the computer and the system wll start the Power On Self Test (POST) pro-
cess. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter
CLICK BIOS II:

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
If the message dsappears before you respond and you stll need to enter CLICK BIOS
II, restart the system by turnng the computer OFF then back ON or pressng the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by smultaneously pressng <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and
<Delete> keys.

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The tems under each BIOS category descrbed n thss chapter are under cont contnuous

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Language
System
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Boot menu
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selecton
Boot devce
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prorty bar
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BIOS menu
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selecton
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BIOS menu
selecton

Menu dsplay

Important
The pctures n ths gude are for reference only and may vary from the product you pur-
chased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detaled nformaton.
▶ Temperature montor
Ths block shows the temperatures of the processor and the manboard.

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▶ System nformaton
Ths block shows the tme, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM
capacty and the BIOS verson.
▶ BIOS menu selecton
The followng optons are avalable:
■ SETTINGS - Use ths menu to specfy your settngs for chpset features and
boot devces.
■ OC - Ths menu contans tems of the frequency and voltage adjustments. In-
creasng the frequency can get better performance, however hgh frequency
and heat can cause nstablty, we do not recommend general users to over-
clock.

Chapter 2
■ ECO - Ths menu s related to energy-savng settngs.
■ BROWSER - Ths feature s used to enter the MSI Wnk web browser.
■ UTILITIES - Ths menu contans utltes es for backup and update.
■ SECURITY - The securty menu ss used to keep unauthor
unauthorzed
unauthor zed
zed people from mak-

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ng any changes to the settngs.
ngs. You can use these securty
securty
secur ty features to protect

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your system.
▶ Boot devce prorty bar
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cons to change the boot pr
You can move the devce cons pror
orty.
ty.
prorty.
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Ths button ss used to open a boot menu. Cl Clck

Cl ck the tem to boot the system from the
ck
devce nstantly.
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▶ Mode selecton
Ths savng or overclockng.
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▶ Menu dsplay
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des BIOS sett

Ths area provdes sett ngs
ngs and nformaton to be configured.
settngs
▶ Language
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Ths
s allows you to select the language of the BIOS settsettng.
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pror
pr or bar
or
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Ths
s bar shows the prprorty of the boot devces. The lghted cons ndcate that the de-
vces are avalable.

Hgh prorty Low prorty

Clck and draw the con to left or rght to specfy the boot prorty.

■ Boot devce con lst

Hard dsk Optcal BEV
USB Drve LAN
drve dsk
USB hard USB USB optcal UEFI Dsable
dsk drve floppy drve

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Operaton
CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settngs wth the mouse and the keyboard.
The followng table lsts and descrbes the hot keys and the mouse operatons.
Hot key Mouse Descrpton
<↑↓→← > Select Item

Move the cursor

<Enter> Select Icon/ Feld

Clck/ Double-
clck the left

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button

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<Esc> Jump to the Extt menu or return to the prevous
prev from
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numerc value or make changes
<-> numer value or make changes
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<F8> OC Profile Load From USB

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<F9> OC Profile Save to USB

<F10> Save Change and Reset
<F12> Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drve

Sub-Menu
If you find a pont symbol to the left of certan fields,
that means a sub-menu can be launched for ad-
dtonal optons. You can use the arrow keys or mouse to hghlght the field and press
<Enter> or double-clck the left mouse button to enter the sub-menu. If you want to
return to the prevous menu, just press <Esc> or clck the rght mouse button.
General Help
The General Help screen lsts the approprate keys to use for navgaton. You can call
up ths screen from any menu by smply pressng <F1>. Press <Esc> to ext the Help
screen.

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SETTINGS

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▶ System Date
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The format s
s <day> <month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determ
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Read-only.
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month The month from Jan. through Dec.

date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numer
numerc functon keys.
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year The year can be adjusted by users.

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▶ System Tme
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Ths
s allows you to set the system ttme that you want (usually the current tme). The tme
format s <hour> <mnute> <second>.
▶ SATA Port1~8
Shows devces connected to specfic SATA ports.

Important
If your devce s not dsplayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power
cable connectons to the devce.
▶ System Informaton
Shows detaled system nformaton, ncludng CPU type, BIOS verson, and Memory
(read only).

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Advanced
▶ PCI Subsystem Settngs
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ PCI Latency Tmer
Controls how long each PCI devce can hold the bus before another takes over.
When set to hgher values, every PCI devce can conduct transactons for a longer
tme and thus mprove the effectve PCI bandwdth.
▶ ACPI Settngs
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ ACPI Standby State
Ths tem specfies the power savng modes for ACPI functon.
▶ Power LED
Configures how the system uses power LEDs on the case to ndcate
nd
ndcate
cate sleep/ suspend

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[Dual] The power LED changes ts ts color to ndcate
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[Blnkng] The power LED blnks to ndcate
cate the sleep/suspend state.
▶ Integrated Perpherals
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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ Onboard LAN Controller

tem allows you to enable/ d
Ths tem dsable
sable the onboard LAN controller.
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▶ LAN Opton ROM

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Ths tem s used to decde

de whether to nvoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
▶ Network Stack
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Ths tem s
s used to enable/ d
dsable UEFI network stack.
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▶ Ipv4 PXE Support

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Ths tem
tem appears when you set “Enabled” n [Network Stack] field and s used to
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enable/ dsable
sable the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
▶ Ipv6 PXE Support
Ths tem appears when you set “Enabled” n [Network Stack] field and s used to
enable/ dsable the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
▶ SATA Mode
Ths tem s used to specfy RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port.

Important
Wndows XP s not natvely supported to be nstalled n the storage devce wth AHCI
mode. If you stll prefer to nstall Wndows XP as the operatng system, please refer to
Appendx “Install Wndows XP Notes”. You cannot swtch between AHCI and IDE f you
already have your operatng system nstalled.

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▶ HD Audo Controller
Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the HD audo controller.
▶ HPET
The HPET (Hgh Precson Event Tmers) s a component that s part of the chpset.
You can enable t, and wll provde you wth the means to get to t va the varous
ACPI methods.
▶ Integrated Graphcs Configuraton
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Intate Graphc Adapter
Choose whch adapter you wsh to make the prmary opton

Chapter 2
[IGD] Integrated Graphcs Dsplay
[PEG] PCI-Express Graphcs Devce
▶ USB Configuraton

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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ USB Controller

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ntegrated USB 2.0/ 3.0 controller.
Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the ntegrated
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▶ Legacy USB Support
Enable or dsable
sable support for USB keyboards, m
mce
m ce
ce and floppy dr
drves. You wll be
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able to use these devces wth operatng

ng systems that do not support USB.
▶Hardware Montor
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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ CPU Smart Fan Target

Controls CPU fan speed automat
automat cally
cally depend
automatcally dependng on the current temperature and
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fic range. If the current CPU temperature reaches the target

to keep t wth a specfic
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value, the smart fan funct

funct on
on w
functon wll be actvated.
▶ SYS Fan1/ 2 Control
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These tems
tems allow users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1/ SYS
SYS-
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FAN2.
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▶ CPU/ MOS/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1/ SYS FAN2 Speed
These tems show the current status of all of the montored hardware devces/ com-
ponents such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and the few fans’ speeds.
▶ Power Management Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ EuP 2013
Energy Usng Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumpton when system
s off or n standby mode.
Note: When enabled, the system wll not support RTC wake up event functons.

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▶ Restore after AC Power Loss

Ths tem specfies whether your system wll reboot after a power falure or nterrupt
occurs. Settngs are:
[Power Off] Always leaves the computer n the power off state.
[Power On] Always leaves the computer n the power on state.
[Last State] Restore the system to the status before power falure or nterrupt
occurred.
▶ Wake Up Event Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Wake Up Event By
Settng to [BIOS] actvates the followng fields, and use the followng fields to set the
wake up events. Settng to [OS], the wake up events wll be defined by OS.
▶ Resume By RTC Alarm
The field s used to enable or dsable
sable the feature of boot
boot
bootng
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ng up the system on a

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If Resume By RTC Alarm ss set to [Enabled], the system w wll automatcally resume
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nute/second spec
(boot up) on a specfic date/hour/mnute/second specfied
fied n these fields (usng the
specfied
ngs).
<+> and <-> to select the date & tme settngs).
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▶ Resume By PCI or PCI-E Devce

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When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power savng
ng modes through any event on PCI/ PCIe devce.
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▶ Resume From S3 by USB Dev Devce

Dev ce
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The tem allows the actvty
ty of the USB dev
devce to wake up the system from S3 (Sus-
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pend to RAM) sleep state.

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These tems
tems determ
determ
determne
ne
ne whether the system w wll be awakened from what power sav-
ng nput ssgnal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard s detected.
ng modes when nput
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Boot
▶ Full Screen Logo Dsplay
[Enabled] The OS boots straght to the GUI wthout showng the POST screen,
[Dsabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
== Boot Opton Prortes==
▶ 1st~9th Boot
These tems are used to prortze the nstalled boot devces.
▶ USB KEY Drve BBS Prortes/ UEFI Boot Drve BBS Prortes
▶ 1st~8th Boot
These tems are used to prortze the nstalled USB key drves/ hard dsk drves/
UEFI boot drves.

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Save & Ext

▶ Dscard Changes and Ext
Ths tem s used to abandon all changes and ext setup.
▶ Save Changes and Reboot
Ths tem s used to save changes and reboot the system.
▶ Save Changes
Ths tem s used to save changes.
▶ Dscard Changes
Ths tem s used to abandon all changes.

Chapter 2
▶ Restore Defaults
Ths tem s used to load the optmzed default values set by the BIOS vendor.
== Boot Overrde ==
The nstalled storage devces wll appear on thss menu, you can select one of them be

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a boot devce.

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s not guaranteed, and ff done mproperly, can vod your warranty or
• Overclockng s
severely damage your hardware.
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• If you are unfamlar wth overclockng, we advse you to use OC Gene for easy
th overclock
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overclockng.
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▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency

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These tems
tems show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.
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▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency

Allows you to set the CPU FSB frequency (n MHz). You may overclock the CPU by
adjustng ths value. Please note that overclockng behavor and stablty s not guaran-
teed.
▶ Adjust CPU Rato
Controls the multpler that s used to determne nternal clock speed of the processor.
Ths feature can only be changed f the processor supports ths functon.
▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency
It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust CPU-NB Rato
Ths tem s used to adjust CPU-NB rato.

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▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency

It shows the adjusted CPU-NB frequency. Read-only.
▶ OC Gene Functon Control
Allows you to select the way to control the OC Gene operaton.
▶ OC Gene
Ths tem s used to enable/dsable the OC Gene operaton.
▶ CPU Core Control
Ths tem s used to control number of CPU cores. When set to [Auto], the CPU wll
operate under the default number of cores. When set to [Manual], you wll be able to
enable/dsable the specfic CPU core.

Chapter 2
▶ AMD Turbo Core Technology
Ths technology automatcally ncreases the frequency of actve CPU cores to mprove
performance.

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▶ Adjust Max Turbo Core Rato

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Ths tem allows you to adjust the max turbo core rato.
▶ Adjusted Max Turbo Core Frequency
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▶ Adjust Turbo Core Rato
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Ths tem rato.

tem allows you to adjust the turbo core rat
rato.
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▶ Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency

It shows the adjusted turbo core frequency. Read-only.
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▶ Adjust GPU Engne Rato

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Ths tem
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engne rato.
▶ Adjusted GPU Engnene Frequency
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engne frequency. Read-only.
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▶ DRAM Frequency
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Ths tem
tem allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency.
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▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency

It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
▶ DRAM Tmng Mode
Select whether DRAM tmng s controlled by the SPD (Seral Presence Detect) EE-
PROM on the DRAM module. Settng to [Auto] enables DRAM tmngs and the followng
“Advanced DRAM Configuraton” sub-menu to be determned by BIOS based on the
configuratons on the SPD. Selectng [Lnk] or [Unlnk] allows users to configure the
DRAM tmngs for each channel and the followng related “Advanced DRAM Configura-
ton” sub-menu manually.
▶ Advanced DRAM Configuraton
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Command Rate
Ths settng controls the DRAM command rate.

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▶ tCL
Controls CAS latency whch determnes the tmng delay (n clock cycles) of startng
a read command after recevng data.
▶ tRCD
Determnes the tmng of the transton from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (col-
umn address strobe). The less clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.
▶ tRP
Controls number of cycles for RAS (row address strobe) to be allowed to pre-charge.
If nsufficent tme s allowed for RAS to accumulate before DRAM refresh, the DRAM
may fal to retan data. Ths tem apples only when synchronous DRAM s nstalled
n the system.
▶ tRAS
Determnes the tme wrte to mem-
me RAS (row address strobe) takes to read from and wr
ory cell.

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Ths tem s used to adjust the tme nterval
nterval between a read and a precharge com-
com
mand.
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▶ tRC
The row cycle tme determnes the mnmummum number of clock cycles a memory row
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takes to complete a full cycle, from row act

actvaton
actvat
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on up to the precharg
prechargng of the actve
row.
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command. Allows sense ampl

amplfiers
fiers to restore data to cells.
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▶ tWTR
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Mnmum tme
me nterval
nterval between the end of wr wrte data burst and the start of a
columnread command. It allows I/O gat
gatng to overdrve sense amplfiers before read
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command starts.
▶ tRFC0/ 1
These settngs determne the tme RFC0/1 takes to read from and wrte to a memory
cell.
▶ Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Tmng Configuraton
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory tmng
for each channel.
▶ CPU Core Vdroop Offset Control
Ths tem s used to select the CPU core Vdroop offset control mode.
▶ CPU NB Vdroop Offset Control
Ths tem s used to select the CPU-NB Vdroop offset control mode.

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▶ CPU Core OCP Expander

Ths tem s used to expand the lmtaton of CPU core OCP (Over Current Protecton).
The hgher expandng value ndcates less CPU protecton. So please adjust the CPU
core voltage carefully f needed.
▶ CPU NB Core OCP Expander
Ths tem s used to expand the lmtaton of CPU-NB OCP (Over Current Protecton).
The hgher expandng value ndcates less CPU-NB protecton. So please adjust the
CPU-NB voltage carefully f needed.
▶ CPU Voltage/ CPU-NB Voltage/ DRAM Voltage/ CPU_VDD1_2 Voltage/ VCC1P1
Voltage/ MEM_VREFA_CA/ MEM_VREFB_CA/ MEM_VREFA_DQ/ MEM_VREFB_DQ/
+1.1VDUAL/ VCCA_25

Chapter 2
These tems are used to adjust the voltages.
▶ Spread Spectrum
Ths functon reduces the EMI (Electromagnetc modulatng
c Interference) generated by modulat

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clock generator pulses.

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• If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the sett
settng
settng
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[Dsabled] for optmal system
stablty and performance. But ff you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread
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Spectrum for EMI reducton.

• The greater the Spread Spectrum value s, s, the greater the EMI s reduced, and the
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system wllll become less stable. For the most su

sutable Spread Spectrum value, please
consult your local EMI regulaton.
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sable Spread Spectrum f you are overclockng because even a slght

• Remember to dsable
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ntroduce a temporary boost n clock speed whch may just cause your
jtter can ntroduce
overclocked processor to lock up.
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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ Overclockng
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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Set Name for Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Gve a name by typng n ths tem.
▶ Save Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Save the current overclockng settngs to ROM for selected profile.
▶ Load/ Clear Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Load/ Clear the stored profile settngs from ROM.
▶ OC Profile Save to USB
Save the current overclockng settngs to USB flash dsk.
▶ OC Profile Load from USB
Load the stored settngs from USB flash dsk.

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▶ CPU Specficatons
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Ths sub-menu hghlghts all the key features of
your CPU. The nformaton wll vary by model and s read-only. You can also access ths
nformaton at any tme by pressng [F4]. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the nstalled CPU tech-
nologes. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Ths sub-menu hghlghts all the settngs and
tmngs of your DIMMs. Ths nformaton wll vary by model and s read-only. You can
also access ths nformaton at any tme by pressng [F5]. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu dsplays
splays the nformatons of

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▶ CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
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▶ AMD Cool’n’Quet
The Cool’n’Quet technology can effectvely
vely and dynam
dynamcally lower CPU speed and
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power consumpton.
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To ensure that Cool’n’Quet

et funct
funct
functon
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actvated and wll be workng properly, t s re-
qured to double confirm that:
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Cool’n’Quet, ths
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thss tem
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• Enter Wndows, [Start]->[Settngs]->[Control Panel]->[Power Optons].

ndows, and select [Start]->[Sett
Optons
Enter Power Opt
Opt ons Propertes tag, and select Mnmal Power Management under
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Power schemes.
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▶ SVM Mode
Ths tem allows you to enable/dsable the AMD SVM (Secure Vrtual Machne)
Technology.
▶ Core C6 State
Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable C6 state support. When the CPU enters C6
state, all cores wll save archtectural state and reduce core voltages to zero volts.
Wake up the CPU from C6 state wll take a lot longer.

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ECO

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Once you clck the “ECO” button n
n the pre-set area, some tems n ECO menu wll be
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fixed and un-adjustable.

▶ EuP 2013
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Energy Usng ng Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumpt

consumpton when system s
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off or n standby mode.

Note: When enabled, the system w wll not support RTC wake up event functons.
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tem allows you to enable (Auto)/ d
dsable (dsabled) the CPU power phase swtch
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feature to reach the best power sav

savng.
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▶ CPU NB Phase Control

Ths tem allows you to enable (Auto)/ dsable (dsabled) the CPU-NB power phase
swtch feature to reach the best power savng.
▶ CPU Core Voltage/ DRAM Voltage/ 3.3V/ 5V/ 12V
These tems show the voltages. Read only.

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BIOS Setup

BROWSER
Please nstall the MSI "Wnk" applcaton first n the Wndows operatng system wth the
MSI Drver Dsc before usng the browser. Then you can clck the BROWSER to access
the Internet, e-mal and nstant messagng.

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To nstall Wnk,, follow the steps below:

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1. Power on your computer and enter Wndows operatng system.

2. Insert MSI Drver Dsc nto the optcal drve. The setup screen wll automatcally
appear.
3. Clck Drver tab.
4. Clck OTHERS button.
5. Select Wnk to start nstallng.
6. When finshed, restart your computer.

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UTILITIES

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▶ HDD Backup
Hard dsk storage backups and restorng ng ss one of the most common and mportant
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tasks. Use ths utlty to create an mage parttons and re-load them when
mage of your HDD part
necessary.
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Important
The HDD Backup can’t back up (/restore) mage to (/from) a partton where tself was
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nstalled, so t’s
t’s strongly recommended to dvde
d HDD nto 2 parttons at least (1st for
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OS; 2nd for data).

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For HDD wth sngle

ngle partton
part only, the requrements for HDD Backup are:
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1. An addtonal
onal partton
parttt
part from another HDD (ex. USB HDD) for HDD Backup to back up
(/restore) mage to (/from) t.
2. Executng Wnk stored n USB flash drve/ MSI Drver Dsc by pressng <F11> to
choose boot devce durng POST.

▶ Lve Update
Ths tool can detect and update your BIOS onlne so that you won’t need to spend tme
searchng manually.

Important
HDD Backup and Lve Update request Wnk, please nstall the "Wnk" software appl-
caton from MSI Drver Dsc n Wndows first. And then you can access these two utltes
by clckng ther respectve buttons.

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▶ M-Flash
▶ BIOS Boot Functon
Ths allows you to enable/ dsable the system to boot from the BIOS file nsde USB
drve (FAT/ 32 format only).
▶ Select one file to boot
When the BIOS Boot functon as sets to [Enabled], ths tem s selectable. Ths tem
allows to select partcular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only)
drve. And the system wll boot from selected BIOS file.
▶ Save BIOS to storage
Please setup a specfic folder n specfic USB/ Storage drve to save BIOS file from
BIOS ROM chp data. Note: t only supports FAT/ 32 file system drve.
▶ Select one file to update BIOS
cular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32
Ths tem allows you to select a partcular
format only) drve for updatng BIOS.

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Updatng the BIOS wth Lve Update

Ths secton tells you how to update the BIOS by usng the Lve Update utlty before
enterng Operatng System. Lve Update wll update the BIOS automatcally when
connectng to the Internet. To update the BIOS wth the Lve Update utlty:
1. Clck Lve Update button on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Wnk must be
nstalled).

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2. Setup the connecton by clck the settng
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3. Clck the next button .
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cally detect the vers
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5. Clck the confirm button to update the BIOS.

Important
Do not unplug or shut off your system durng BIOS Flash. Incorrect BIOS flashng can
cause the motherboard to not POST. Please ensure you have the correct verson and
model of your motherboard BIOS when updatng.

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SECURITY

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Set the admnstratve password that wllll be requ

requred
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requred
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▶ User Password
Set the user password that wllll be requ
requred
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requred operatng system.
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When selectng the Admnstratve

nstrat
n stratve
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on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now wll w re-
place any prevous
ous set password from CMOS memory. You wll w be prompted to confirm
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the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selecton.
select
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To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new pass-
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word. A message wll

w confirm the password s beng dsabled. Once the password s
dsabled, you can enter the setup and OS wthout authorzaton.
▶ U-Key
Enable or dsable USB drver devce as key. Ths requres the USB devce to be plugged
n for access to the computer..
▶ Make U-Key at
When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], ths tem s selectable. Ths tem allows you to
specfy the USB drve.
▶ Chasss Intruson Configuraton
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Chasss Intruson
Enables or dsables the feature of recordng the chasss ntruson status and ssung
a warnng message f opened. To clear the warnng logs, set the field to [Reset]. The
settng of the field wll return to [Enabled] later.

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The Realtek aud audo

aud o
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provdes
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must be plugged nto nto the output on the front panel. The
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secton wll
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Software Configuraton
After nstallng the audo drver, the “Realtek HD Audo Manager” con wll appear at the
notficaton area (lower rght of the screen). You may double clck the con and the GUI
wll pop up accordngly.

double clck the con

It s also avalable to enable the audo drver by clckng the Realtek HD Aud
Audo Manager

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Volume Adjustment Jack status panel

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 MS-7793

■ Devce Selecton
Here you can select a audo output source to change the related optons. The “check”
sgn (n orange) ndcates the devces as default.
■ Volume Adjustment
You can control the volume or balance the rght/left sde of the speakers that you
plugged n front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
■ Applcaton Enhancement
The array of optons wll provde you a complete gudance of antcpated sound effect for
both output and nput devce.
■ Jack status panel
Ths panel depcts all render and capture devces currently connected wth your com-
puter.

Auto popup dalog

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askng you

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Realtek Audo

Hardware Default Settng

The followng dagrams are audo back panel default settng.

■ Backpanel audo jacks to 2-channel speakers dagram

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■ Backpanel audo jacks to 6-channel speakers dagram

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The ntegrate
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RAID 1 (M (M rror

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RAID Mrrorng are sad to form a RAID 1 set. RAID 10
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RAID 0 arrays. RAID 10 has same fault tolerance as mr-
rorng and reduces overhead by strpng. It needs at least
four drves to form a RAID 10. RAID 5 defines technques
for party data.
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RAID Configuraton
Creatng and deletng RAID set and performng other RAID settng up operatons are
done n the RAID BIOS. Durng bootup, a screen smlar to the one below wll appear for
about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Opton ROM utlty.

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM utility...

Important
Be sure to enable the RAID functon for SATA devce n
n BIOS before configur
configurng the
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Ths wndow dsplays the model number, capactes and assgnment of the drves phys-
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LD Vew / LD Define Menu (Creatng RAID)

The selecton of the RAID configuraton should be based upon factors ncludng perfor-
mance, data securty, and the number of drves avalable. It s best to carefully consder
the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be
created ether automatcally, or to allow the greatest flexblty, manually.
1. Press 2 on the Man Menu screen to enter the LD Vew Menu.

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■ Strpe Block Sze, the default 64KB s best for most applcatons. RAID 0 or 10
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■ Ggabyte Boundary, allows use of slghtly smaller replacement drves.

3. On the Drves Assgnments wndow, use the arrow key to choose the hard drves
whch you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assgnment
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6. The message wll show up on the bottom, press any key to use maxmum capacty
or press [Ctrl-Y] to modfy array capacty manually.

Important
• The default capacty s the full capacty of the selected hard drves.
• If you allocate the first LD capacty manually, you can create second LD wth reman-
ng capacty of the selected hard drves.
7. The LD creaton s done, the screen shows the LD nformaton as below.Press ESC
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Delete LD Menu (Deletng RAID)

1. Press “3” on the man to enter the Delete LD Menu.
2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID
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Installng the RAID Drver (for bootable RAID Array)

1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Wndows CD, and the Wn-
dows Setup program starts.
2. Press F6 and wat for the Wndows Setup screen to appear.
3. Insert the floppy that contans the RAID drver, press the “S” key to select “Specfy
Addtonal Devce”.
Note: for Wndows 7, you can copy the files to a medum (floppy/ CD/ DVD or
USB)

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Please follow the nstructon below to make a SATA RAID drver for yourself.
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• Copy all the contents n the : ChpSet\AMD\Package\Drvers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\
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pSet\AMD\Package\Dr vers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\
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nstallaton,
nstallat on, after select
Durng the Operatng system nstallaton, selectng the locaton to nstall Wn-
ver” button to load RAID dr
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9. Leave the medum untl the system reboots tself. Wndows setup wll need to copy
the files from the medum agan after the RAID volume s formatted, and Wndows
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Installng the RAID Drver Under Wndows

(for Non-bootable RAID Array)
1. Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve.
2. The DVD wll auto-run and the setup screen wll appear.
3. Under the Drver tab, clck on AMD chpset drvers by your need. The AMD chpset
drvers ncludes RAID Drver.
4. The drver wll be automatcally nstalled.

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Installng Wndows XP wth IDE Mode

You wll fal and encounter a blue screen whle nstallng Wndows XP, because t s
not natvely supported to be nstalled n the storage devce wth AHCI mode. If you stll
prefer to nstall Wndows XP as the operatng system, please change the BIOS tem as
below.
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS.
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Installng Wndows XP wth AHCI Mode

If you prefer to nstall Wndows XP as the operatng system wth AHCI mode, please
prepare AHCI drvers for Wndows XP n advanced.
Creatng an AHCI Drver Dsc
Please follow the nstructon below to make an “ AHCI Drver” for yourself.
1. Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve.
2. Clck the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.
3. Copy all the contents from \\ChpSet\AMD\Package\Drvers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\
SB9xx\AHCI\XP to a formatted floppy dskette.
4. The drver dskette s done.

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