P67A-C45/ P67A-C43/ P67S-C43/ P67A-S40 seres MS-7673 (v1.

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G52-76731X5

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Copyrght Notce
The materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. 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 mprovement and we reserve the rght to make changes wthout notce.

Trademarks
All trademarks are the propertes of ther respectve owners.

MSI s regstered trademark of Mcro-Star Intl Co.,Ltd. NVIDIA s regstered trademark of NVIDIA Corporaton. ATI s regstered trademark of ATI Technologes, Inc. AMD s regstered trademarks of AMD Corporaton. Intel s regstered trademarks of Intel Corporaton. Wndows s regstered trademarks of Mcrosoft Corporaton. AMI s regstered trademark of Amercan Megatrends Inc. Award s a regstered trademark of Phoenx Technologes Ltd. Sound Blaster s regstered trademark of Creatve Technology Ltd. Realtek s regstered trademark of Realtek Semconductor Corporaton. JMcron s regstered trademark of JMcron Technology Corporaton. Netware s a regstered trademark of Novell, Inc. Lucd s trademarks of LucdLogx Technologes, Ltd.

Revson Hstory
Revson V1.1 Revson Hstory Update cover page for PCB 1.X Date December 2010

Techncal Support
If a problem arses wth your system and no soluton can be obtaned from the users 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 FAQ, techncal gude, BIOS updates, drver updates, and other nformaton: http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=servce Contact our techncal staff at: http://ocss.ms.com



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Safety Instructons

Always read the safety nstructons carefully. Keep ths Users Manual for future reference. Keep ths equpment away from humdty. Lay ths equpment on a relable flat surface before settng t up. The openngs on the enclosure are for ar convecton hence protects the equpment from overheatng. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. equpment to the power nlet.

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Make sure the voltage of the power source s at 110/220V before connectng the Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on t. Do not place anythng over the power cord.

Always Unplug the Power Cord before nsertng any add-on card or module. All cautons and warnngs on the equpment should be noted. Never pour any lqud nto the openng that can cause damage or cause electrcal
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 Users 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.. CAUTION: There s a rsk of exploson, f battery s ncorrectly replaced. Replace only wth the same or equvalent type recommended by the manufacturer. : For better envronmental protecton, waste batteres should be collected separately for recyclng specal dsposal.



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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. Connect the equpment nto an outlet on a crcut dfferent from that to whch the recever s connected. Consult the dealer or an experenced rado/televson techncan for help.

Notce 1 The changes or modficatons not expressly approved by the party responsble for complance could vod the users authorty to operate the equpment. Notce 2 Shelded nterface cables and A.C. power cord, f any, must be used n order to comply wth the emsson lmts. VOIR LA NOTICE DINSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Mcro-Star Internatonal MS-7673 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.

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WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement

ENGLISH
To protect the global envronment and as an envronmentalst, MSI must remnd you that... Under the European Unon (EU) Drectve on Waste Electrcal and Electronc 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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DEUTSCH
Hnwes von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gem der Rchtlne 2002/96/EG ber Elektro- und Elektronk-Altgerte drfen Elektro- und Elektronk-Altgerte ncht mehr als kommunale Abflle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europawet verschedene Sammel- und Recyclngunternehmen beauftragt, de n de Europsche Unon n Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende senes Lebenszyklus zurckzunehmen. Btte entsorgen Se deses Produkt zum gegebenen Zetpunkt ausschlesslch an ener lokalen Altgertesammelstelle n Ihrer Nhe.

FRANAIS
En tant qucologste et afin de protger lenvronnement, MSI tent rappeler cec... Au sujet de la drectve europenne (EU) relatve aux dchets des qupement lectrques et lectronques, drectve 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 aot 2005, que les produts lectrques et lectronques ne peuvent tre dposs dans les dcharges ou tout smplement ms la poubelle. Les fabrcants de ces qupements seront oblgs de rcuprer certans produts en fin de ve. MSI prendra en compte cette exgence relatve au retour des produts en fin de ve au sen de la communaut europenne. Par consquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matrels dans les ponts de collecte.

MSI , , .... () ( WEEE 2002/96/EC), 13 2005 , , , , . MSI , MSI EC, . . v

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ESPAOL
MSI como empresa comprometda con la proteccn del medo ambente, recomenda: Bajo la drectva 2002/96/EC de la Unn Europea en matera de desechos y/o equpos electrncos, con fecha de rgor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasficados como elctrcos y equpos electrncos no pueden ser depostados en los contenedores habtuales de su muncpo, los fabrcantes de equpos electrncos, estn oblgados a hacerse cargo de dchos productos al termno de su perodo de vda. MSI estar comprometdo con los trmnos de recogda de sus productos venddos en la Unn 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 dat. De rchtljn van de Europese Une (EU) met betrekkng tot Vervulng van Electrsche en Electronsche producten (2002/96/EC), de op 13 Augustus 2005 n zal gaan kunnen net meer beschouwd worden als vervulng. Fabrkanten van dt soort producten worden verplcht om producten retour te nemen aan het end van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstg de rchtljn handelen voor de producten de de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zjn n de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale nzamelngspunten.

SRPSKI
Da b zattl prrodnu srednu,  kao preduzee koje vod rauna o okoln  prrodnoj sredn, MSI mora da vas podest da Po Drektv Evropske unje (EU) o odbaenoj ekektronskoj  elektrnoj oprem, Drektva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, prozvod koj spadaju pod elektronsku  elektrnu opremu ne mogu ve bt odbaen kao oban otpad  prozvoa ove opreme be prnuen da uzmu natrag ove prozvode na kraju njhovog uobajenog veka trajanja. MSI e potovat zahtev o preuzmanju ovakvh prozvoda kojma je stekao vek trajanja, koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove prozvode moete vratt na lokalnm mestma za prkupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chron nasze rodowsko naturalne oraz jako firma dbajca o ekolog, MSI przypomna, e... Zgodne z Dyrektyw Un Europejskej (UE) dotyczc odpadw produktw elektrycznych  elektroncznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), ktra wchodz w yce 13 serpna 2005, tzw. produkty oraz wyposaene elektryczne  elektronczne ne mog by traktowane jako mec komunalne, tak wc producenc tych produktw bd zobowzan do odberana ch w momence gdy produkt jest wycofywany z uyca. MSI wypen wymagana UE, przyjmujc produkty (sprzedawane na terene Un Europejskej) wycofywane z uyca. Produkty MSI bdze mona zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach zborczych.

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TRKE
evrec zellyle blnen MSI dnyada evrey korumak n hatrlatr: Avrupa Brl (AB) Kararnames Elektrk ve Elektronk Malzeme At, 2002/96/EC Kararnames altnda 13 Austos 2005 tarhnden tbaren geerl olmak zere, elektrkl ve elektronk malzemeler der atklar gb pe atlamayacak ve bu elektonk chazlarn retcler, chazlarn kullanm sreler bttkten sonra rnler ger toplamakla ykml olacaktr. Avrupa Brlne satlan MSI markal rnlern kullanm sreler bttnde MSI rnlern ger alnmas ste le brl ersnde olacaktr. rnlernz yerel toplama noktalarna brakablrsnz.

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ESKY
Zle nm na ochran votnho prosted - spolenost MSI upozoruje... Podle smrnce Evropsk une (EU) o lkvdac elektrckch a elektronckch vrobk 2002/96/EC platn od 13. srpna 2005 je zakzno lkvdovat elektrck a elektronck vrobky v bnm komunlnm odpadu a vrobc elektronckch vrobk, na kter se tato smrnce vztahuje, budou povnn odebrat takov vrobky zpt po skonen jejch votnost. Spolenost MSI spln poadavky na odebrn vrobk znaky MSI, prodvanch v zemch EU, po skonen jejch votnost. Tyto vrobky mete odevzdat v mstnch sbrnch.

MAGYAR
Annak rdekben, hogy krnyezetnket megvdjk, lletve krnyezetvdknt fellpve az MSI emlkeztet nt, hogy ... Az Eurpa Un (EU) 2005. augusztus 13-n hatlyba lp, az elektromos s elektronkus berendezsek hulladkarl szl 2002/96/EK rnyelve szernt az elektromos s elektronkus berendezsek tbb nem kezelhetek lakossg hulladkknt, s az lyen elektronkus berendezsek gyrt kteless vlnak az lyen termkek vsszavtelre azok hasznos lettartama vgn. Az MSI betartja a termkvsszavtellel kapcsolatos kvetelmnyeket az MSI mrkanv alatt az EU-n bell rtkestett termkek esetben, azok lettartamnak vgn. Az lyen termkeket a legkzelebb gyjthelyre vhet.

ITALIANO
Per proteggere lambente, MSI, da sempre amca della natura, t rcorda che. In base alla Drettva dellUnone 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 p essere elmnat come rfiut muncpal:  produttor d dett materal saranno obblgat a rtrare ogn prodotto alla fine del suo cclo d vta. MSI s adeguer a tale Drettva rtrando tutt  prodott marchat MSI che sono stat vendut allnterno dellUnone Europea alla fine del loro cclo d vta. possble portare  prodott nel p 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 WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement .................... v Chapter 1 Gettng Started............................................................................1-1
Manboard Specficatons ..................................................................................... 1-2 Manboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4 Packng Checklst ................................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..........................................................................2-1

Quck Components Gude .................................................................................... 2-2 Screw Holes ......................................................................................................... 2-3 CPU (Central Processng Unt) ............................................................................ 2-4 Memory ................................................................................................................ 2-8 Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-10 Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-11 Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2-14 LED Status Indcators (optonal) ........................................................................ 2-21 Jumper ............................................................................................................... 2-22 Slots ................................................................................................................... 2-23

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Enterng Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2 The Man Menu .................................................................................................... 3-4 Green Power ........................................................................................................ 3-5 Utlty .................................................................................................................... 3-6 OC ........................................................................................................................ 3-7 Game ................................................................................................................. 3-13 Settngs .............................................................................................................. 3-14

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Appendx A Realtek Audo .......................................................................... A-1

Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver .................................................................A-2 Software Configuraton.........................................................................................A-3 Hardware Default Settng .....................................................................................A-5

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Appendx B Intel RAID ................................................................................ B-1

Introducton ..........................................................................................................B-2 BIOS Configuraton ..............................................................................................B-3 Installng Drver ..................................................................................................B-10 Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................B-12

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Gettng Started
Thank you for choosng the P67A-C45/ P67A-C43/ P67S-C43/ P67A-S40 Seres (MS-7673 v1.X) ATX manboard. The Seres manboards are based on Intel P67 chpsets for optmal system efficency. Desgned to fit the advanced Intel LGA1155 processor, the Seres delver a hgh performance and professonal desktop platform soluton.

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Manboard Specficatons
Processor Support
Intel processor n the LGA1155 package (For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex. php?func=cpuform2)

Base Clock
100 MHz

Chpset
Intel P67 chpset

Memory Support
4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) Supports Dual-Channel mode *(For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=testreport)

LAN
Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek RTL8111E

IEEE 1394 (for P67A-C45 only)

Chp ntegrated by VIA VT6315N Transfer rate s up to 400Mbps

Audo
Chp ntegrated by Realtek ALC892 Flexble 8-channel audo wth jack sensng Complant wth Azala 1.0 Spec

SATA
2 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA1~2) ports by Intel P67 4 SATA 3Gb/s (SATA3~6) ports by Intel P67

RAID
SATA1~2 support Intel Matrx Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1) by Intel P67 SATA3~6 support Intel Matrx Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel P67

USB 3.0 (for P67A-C45/ P67A-C43/ P67A-S40)

4 USB 3.0 ports by 2 NEC uPD720200F1 (for P67A-C45) 2 USB 3.0 ports by 1 NEC uPD720200F1 (for P67A-C43/ P67A-S40)

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Connectors
Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port - 8 USB 2.0 ports (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43 / P67A-S40) 10 USB 2.0 ports (for P67S-C43) - 1 Clear CMOS button (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43/ P67S-C43) - 1 Optcal S/PDIF-Out port (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43/ P67S-C43) - 1 Coaxal S/PDIF-Out port (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43/ P67S-C43) - 1 IEEE 1394 port (for P67A-C45 only) - 1 LAN port - 2 USB 3.0 ports (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43/ P67A-S40) - 6 flexble audo ports On-Board - 1 USB 2.0 connector - 1 USB 3.0 connector (P67A-C45 supports up to USB 3.0 speed) 1 USB 3.0 connector (P67A-C43, P67S-C43 & P67A-S40 support up to USB 2.0 speed) - 1 IEEE 1394 connector (for P67A-C45 only) - 1 Chasss Intruson connector - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector - 1 Front Panel Audo connector - 1 CD-In connector (for P67A-C45 / P67A-C43/ P67S-C43) - 1 TPM Module connector - 1 Seral connector

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Slots
1 PCIE x16 slot 3 PCIE x1 slots 3 PCI slots

Form Factor
ATX (30.5 cm X 21.5 cm)

Mountng
6 mountng holes

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Manboard Layout
Top mouse orkeyboard : Bottom: USB ports Clear CMOS(optional) T:Coaxial S/PDIF (optional) B:Optical S/PDIF (optional) T: 1394 port(optional) B: USB 2.0 ports JPWR2 CPUFAN SYSFAN4

USB 2.0 ports

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB 2.0 ports

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

USB 3.0 ports (optional) or USB 2.0 ports (optional) T: Line-In M: Line-Out B: Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out

USB 3.0 CHIP

LAN CHIP

PCI _E3
INTEL P67 asmedia ASM1083

PCI1

JBAT1 JCI1

PCI2
Audio codec JCOM1 JFP2 JCD1 JAUD1 JSP1 J1394_1 JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JFP1 JDLED3
SYSFAN3 SYSFAN2

PCI3

USB 3.0 CHIP

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SATA6

SATA5

1394 CHIP

PCI _E4

SATA3_4 SATA1_2

PCI _E2

BATT +

PCI _E1

SYSFAN1

JPWR1

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Packng Checklst

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BATT +

MSI manboard

MSI Drver/Utlty DVD

SATA Cable

Power Cable

USB Bracket (Optonal)

Users Gude

Back IO Sheld

The pctures are for reference only and may vary from the packng contents of the product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessores and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find detals on our web address below http://www.ms.com/ndex.php

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Hardware Setup
Ths chapter provdes you wth the nformaton about hardware setup procedures. Whle performng the nstallaton, be careful n holdng the components and followng the nstallaton procedures. For some components, f you nstall n the wrong orentaton, the components wll not work properly. Use a grounded wrst strap before handlng computer components. Statc electrcty may damage the components.

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Quck Components Gude

SYSFAN1, p.2-15 JPWR2, p.2-10

CPUFAN, p.2-15

DDR3, p.2-8

CPU, p.2-4

SYSFAN4, p.2-15

JCI1, p.2-20

Back Panel, p.2-11

JPWR1, p.2-10

PCIE, p.2-23

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SATA1~6, p.2-14

JBAT1, p.2-22 PCI, p.2-24 JCOM1, p.2-15 SYSFAN2, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-17 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-16 JUSB2, p.2-17 JUSB1, p.2-16 SYSFAN3, p.2-15 JDLED3, p.2-20 JCD1, p.2-19 JSP1, p.2-18 J1394_1, p.2-18

JTPM1, p.2-19

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Screw Holes
When you nstall the manboard, you have to place the manboard nto the chasss n the correct drecton. The locatons of screws holes on the manboard are shown as below.

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The sde has to toward the rear, the poston for the I/O sheld of the chasss.

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Screw holes

Refer above pcture to nstall standoffs n the approprate locatons on chasss and then screw through the manboard screw holes nto the standoffs.

Important
To prevent damage to the manboard, any contact between the manboard crcut and chasss or unnecessary standoffs mounted on the chasss s prohbted. Please make sure there are no metal components placed on the manboard or wthn the chasss that may cause short crcut of the manboard.

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CPU (Central Processng Unt)

When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure to nstall the cooler to prevent overheatng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turnng on the computer. For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex. php?func=cpuform2

Important
Overheatng Overheatng wll serously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the coolng fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsnk to enhance heat dsspaton. Replacng the CPU Whle replacng the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supplys power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclockng Ths manboard s desgned to support overclockng. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal settng, whle dong overclockng. Any attempt to operate beyond product specficatons s not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton or beyond product specficatons.

Introducton to LGA 1155 CPU

The surface of LGA 1155 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on t for better heat dsperson.

Algnment Key

Algnment Key

Yellow trangle s the Pn 1 ndcator

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CPU & Cooler Installaton

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

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1. Open the load level.

2. Lft the load lever up to fully open poston.

3. The CPU socket has a plastc cap on t to protect the contact from damage. Before you nstall CPU, always cover t to protect the socket pn. Remove the cap (as the arrow shows).

4. After confirmng the CPU drecton for correct matng, put down the CPU n the socket housng frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the algnment keys are matched.

Algnment Key

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5. Vsually nspect f the CPU s seated well nto the socket. If not, take out the CPU wth pure vertcal moton and renstall.

6. Engage the load lever whle pressng down lghtly onto the load plate.

Algnment Key

7. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retenton tab.

8. Make sure the four hooks are n proper poston before you nstall the cooler.

Important
Confirm f your CPU cooler s firmly nstalled before turnng on your system. Do not touch the CPU socket pns to avod damagng.

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9. Algn the holes on the manboard wth the heatsnk. Push down the cooler untl ts four clps get wedged nto the holes of the manboard.

10. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler.

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11. Turn over the manboard to confirm that the clp-ends are correctly nserted.

12. Fnally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the manboard.

Manboard

Hook

Important
Read the CPU status n BIOS. Whenever CPU s not nstalled, always protect your CPU socket pn wth the plastc cap covered (shown n Fgure 1) to avod damagng. Manboard photos shown n ths secton are for demonstraton of the CPU/ cooler nstallaton only. The appearance of your manboard may vary dependng on the model you purchase. Please refer to the documentaton n the CPU fan package for more detals about the CPU fan nstallaton.

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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/ndex.php?func=testreport DDR3

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 lnes smultaneously. Enablng Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. The followng llustratons explan the populaton rules for Dual-Channel mode. 1
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Installed Empty

Important
DDR3 memory modules are not nterchangeable wth DDR2, and the DDR3 standard s not backwards compatble. You should always nstall DDR3 memory modules n the DDR3 DIMM slots. In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you nstall memory modules of the same type and densty n dfferent channel DIMM slots. To ensure a successful system boot-up, always nsert the memory modules nto the DIMM1 first. Due to the chpset resource deployment, the system densty wll only be detected up to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM s nstalled wth a 4GB memory module.

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Installng Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and wll only fit n the rght orentaton. 2. Insert the memory module vertcally nto the DIMM slot. Then push t n untl the golden finger on the memory module s deeply nserted n the DIMM slot. The plastc clp at each sde of the DIMM slot wll automatcally close when the memory module s properly seated. 3. Manually check f the memory module has been locked n place by the DIMM slot clps at the sdes.

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Notch

Volt

Important
You can barely see the golden finger f the memory module s properly nserted n the DIMM slot.

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Power Supply
ATX 24-pn Power Connector: JPWR1
Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pn power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply s nserted n the proper orentaton and the pns are algned. Then push down the power supply firmly nto the connector. You may use the 20-pn ATX power supply as you lke. If youd lke to use the 20-pn ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along wth pn 1 & pn 13.

ATX 8-pn Power Connector: JPWR2

Ths connector provdes 12V power output to the CPU.

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Important
Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supples to ensure stable operaton of the manboard.

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Back Panel
For P67A-C45
Keyboard/ Mouse Optcal S/PDIF-Out IEEE 1394 Port USB 2.0 Port LAN Lne-In RS-Out

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Lne-Out CS-Out Mc USB 2.0 Port Coaxal USB 2.0 Port S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port SS-Out

Clear CMOS button

For P67A-C43
Keyboard/ Mouse Optcal S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port LAN Lne-In RS-Out Lne-Out CS-Out Mc USB 2.0 Port Coaxal USB 2.0 Port S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port SS-Out

Clear CMOS button

For P67S-C43
Keyboard/ Mouse Optcal S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port

LAN Lne-In RS-Out Lne-Out CS-Out Mc SS-Out

USB 2.0 Port

Coaxal USB 2.0 Port S/PDIF-Out

USB 2.0 Port

USB 2.0 Port

Clear CMOS button

For P67A-S40
Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 Port LAN Lne-In RS-Out Lne-Out CS-Out Mc USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port SS-Out

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Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector s for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. Clear CMOS Button (optonal) There s a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuraton data. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot OS every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the system configuraton, use the button to clear data. Press the button to clear the data.

Important
Make sure that you power off the system before clearng CMOS data. After pressng ths button to clear CMOS data n power off (G3) state, the system wll boot automatcally.
Optcal S/PDIF-Out (optonal) Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for dgtal audo transmsson to external speakers through an optcal fiber cable. Coaxal S/PDIF-Out (optonal) Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for dgtal audo transmsson to external speakers through a coaxal cable. IEEE 1394 Port (optonal) The IEEE 1394 port on the back panel provdes connecton to IEEE 1394 devces. USB 2.0 Port The USB (Unversal Seral Bus) port s for attachng USB devces such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatble devces. USB 3.0 Port (optonal) USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbt/s (SuperSpeed).

Important
If you want to use a USB 3.0 devce, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 port.

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LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack s for connecton to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to t.
LED Left Color Yellow LED State Off On(Steady state) On(brghter & pulsng) Rght Green Off On Orange On Condton

Yellow

Green/ Orange

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LAN lnk s not establshed. LAN lnk s establshed. The computer s communcatng wth another computer on the LAN. 10 Mbts/sec data rate s selected. 100 Mbts/sec data rate s selected. 1000 Mbts/sec data rate s selected.

Audo Ports These audo connectors are used for audo devces. It s easy to dfferentate between audo effects accordng to the color of audo jacks. Lne-In: Blue - Lne In, s used for external CD player, tape-player or other audo devces. Lne-Out: Green - Lne Out, s a connector for speakers or headphones. Mc: Pnk - Mc, s a connector for mcrophones. RS-Out: Black - Rear-Surround Out n 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. CS-Out: Orange - Center/ Subwoofer Out n 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. SS-Out: Gray - Sde-Surround Out n 7.1 channel mode.

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Connectors
Seral ATA Connector: SATA1~6
Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one Seral ATA devce.

* The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only.

SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA5 SATA6

SATA1~2 (6 Gb/s) supported by Intel P67 SATA3~6 (3 Gb/s) supported by Intel P67

Important
Please do not fold the Seral ATA cable nto 90-degree angle. Otherwse, data loss may occur durng transmsson.

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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4

The fan power connectors support system coolng fan wth +12V. When connectng the wre to the connectors, always note that the red wre s the postve and should be connected to the +12V; the black wre s Ground and should be connected to GND. If the manboard has a System Hardware Montor chpset on-board, you must use a specally desgned fan wth speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

Chapter 2

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Important
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processors offical webste or consult the vendors for proper CPU coolng fan. CPUFAN support Smart fan control. You can nstall Control Center utlty that wll automatcally control the CPUFAN speeds accordng to the actual CPUFAN temperatures. Fan cooler set wth 3 or 4 pns power connector are both avalable for CPUFAN.

Seral Port Connector: JCOM1

Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcaton port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral devce.

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2

These connectors are for electrcal connecton to the front panel swtches and LEDs. The JFP1 s complant wth Intel Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude.
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Front USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1

Ths connector, complant wth Intel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude, s deal for connectng hgh-speed USB nterface perpherals such as USB HDD, dgtal cameras, MP3 players, prnters, modems and the lke.

Important
Note that the pns of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avod possble damage.

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USB 2.0 Bracket (optonal)

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* The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only.

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Front USB 3.0 Connector: JUSB2

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

USB 3.0 Bracket (optonal)

Important
Note that the pns of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avod possble damage. If you want to use a USB 3.0 devce, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 port. For P67A-C43, P67S-C43 & P67A-S40 (support up to USB 2.0 speed only), please nsert a USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 convertor nto JUSB2 for connectng the USB 2.0 devce.

Front Panel Audo Connector: JAUD1

Ths connector allows you to connect the front panel audo and s complant wth Intel Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude.
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115V

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* The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only.

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S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1

Ths connector s used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) nterface for dgtal audo transmsson.

S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optonal)

IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optonal)

Ths connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 devce va an optonal IEEE1394 bracket.

1394 Bracket (optonal)

115V

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* The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only.

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MS-7673 Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optonal). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals and usages.

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Ths connector s provded for external audo nput.

CD-In Connector: JCD1 (optonal)

TPM Module connector: JTPM1

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DLED3 Connector: JDLED3 (optonal)

Ths s reserved for connectng the ms future control card.

Chasss Intruson Connector: JCI1

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

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LED Status Indcators (optonal)

Chapter 2

CPU Power Phase LED

These LEDs ndcate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the nstructons below to read. Lghts Off
CPU s n 3 phase power mode. CPU s n 4 phase power mode.

BATT +

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Jumper
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There s a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuraton. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot OS every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the system configuraton, set the jumper to clear data.

JBAT1

Keep Data

Clear Data

Important
You can clear CMOS by shortng 2-3 pn whle the system s off. Then return to 12 pn poston. Avod clearng the CMOS whle the system s on; t wll damage the manboard.

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Slots
PCIE (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot
The PCIE slot supports the PCIE nterface expanson card.

Chapter 2

PCIE x16 Slot

PCIE x1 Slot

Important
When addng or removng expanson cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhle, read the documentaton for the expanson card to configure any necessary hardware or software settngs for the expanson card, such as jumpers, swtches or BIOS configuraton.

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PCI (Perpheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply wth PCI specficatons.

32-bt PCI Slot

Important
When addng or removng expanson cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhle, read the documentaton for the expanson card to configure any necessary hardware or software settngs for the expanson card, such as jumpers, swtches or BIOS configuraton.

PCI Interrupt Request Routng

IRQ, or nterrupt request lne, are hardware lnes over whch devces can send nterrupt sgnals to the mcroprocessor. The PCI IRQ pns are typcally connected to the PCI bus pns as follows: Order1 PCI Slot1 PCI Slot2 PCI Slot3 INT A# INT B# INT C# Order2 INT B# INT C# INT D# Order3 INT C# INT D# INT A# Order4 INT D# INT A# INT B#

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BIOS Setup
Ths chapter provdes nformaton on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optmum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen durng the system bootng up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settngs for customzed features.

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Enterng Setup
Power on the computer and the system wll start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu

If the message dsappears before you respond and you stll wsh to enter Setup, restart the system by turnng t OFF and On or pressng the RESET button. You may also restart the system by smultaneously pressng <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important
The tems under each BIOS category descrbed n ths chapter are under contnuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrpton may be slghtly dfferent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. Upon boot-up, the 1st lne appearng after the memory count s the BIOS verson. It s usually n the format:

E7673IMS.xxx 103010 where: 1st dgt refers to BIOS type as E = EFI 2nd - 5th dgt refers to the model number. 6th dgt refers to the chpset as I = Intel, N = nVda, A = AMD and V = VIA. 7th - 8th dgt refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. xxx refers to the BIOS verson. 103010 refers to the date ths BIOS was released.

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Control
Keyboard < > Move the cursor <Enter> Clck/ Doubleclck the left button <Esc> Clck the rght button <+> <-> <F1> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F10> <Esc> Increase the numerc value or make changes Decrease the numerc value or make changes General Help CPU Specficatons Enter Memory-Z Load optmzed defaults Save Change and Reset Ext Jumps to the Ext menu or returns to the prevous from a submenu Select Icon/ Feld Mouse Descrpton Select Item

Chapter 3

Sub-Menu If you find a rght ponter symbol (as shown n the rght vew) appears to the left of certan fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from ths field. A sub-menu contans addtonal optons for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ) or mouse to hghlght the field and press <Enter> or double-clck the left mouse button to enter the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field wthn a sub-menu. If you want to return to the prevous menu, just press the <Esc > or clck the rght mouse button.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provdes a General Help screen. You can call up ths screen from any menu by smply pressng <F1>. The Help screen lsts the approprate keys to use and the possble selectons for the hghlghted tem. Press <Esc> to ext the Help screen.

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The Man Menu

Language After enterng the Setup menu, you can see a Language button. Please clck t and select the language, at your desre, for the BIOS settng first. Green Power Clck Green Power con to enter the menu. Use ths menu to specfy the power phase. Utlty Clck Utlty con to enter the menu. Ths menu provdes the useful utlty for you to lve update bos and hard dsk backup. OC Clck OC con to enter the menu. Use ths menu to specfy your settngs for frequency/ voltage control and overclockng. Game Clck Game con to enter the menu. Ths menu provdes several games for you to play. Settng Clck Settng con to enter the menu. Use ths menu to specfy your settngs for chpset features, boot devce and password.

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Green Power

Chapter 3
CPU Phase Control Ths tem allows you to select the power phase mode to reach the best power savng functon. Motherboard LED Control Ths tem allows you to enable (Auto)/ dsable(dsabled) the motherboard phase LED. 3-5

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Utlty

Memory Test Ths tem s used to test nstalled memory. Lve Update Lve Update s a tool used to detect and update your BIOS onlne so that you dont need to search for the correct BIOS verson throughout the webste. HDD Backup Ths tem s used to backup hard dsk. Hard dsk store backup and restore s one of the most common and mportant task. It conssts of backng up all the partton on mage files. When the data s lost or problems occur, you can restore the partton mage to keep your system. Boot Screen Ths tem s used to select the boot screen.

Important
Before you enter to the Lve Update/ HDD Backup menu, please place the MSI Drver DVD that be ncluded n the manboard package nto the DVD-ROM drve . The Drver DVD provdes the necessary programs for these two utlty. The Boot Screen utlty can only support the jpg/ bmp format mage file n 1024 x 768 dp that saved n FAT12/ 16/ 32 formats storage devce.

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OC

Chapter 3

Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These tems show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. CPU Base Frequency [10KHz] Ths tem allows you to set the CPU Base clock (n 10KHz). You may overclock the CPU by adjustng ths value. Please note the overclockng behavor s not guaranteed. Adjust CPU Rato Ths tem controls the multpler that s used to determne the nternal clock speed of the processor relatve to the external or motherboard clock speed. It s avalable only when the processor supports ths functon. Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the mcroprocessor whether the computer s runnng on battery or AC power. Ths field wll appear after you nstalled the CPU whch supports speedstep technology. Intel Turbo Booster Ths tem wll appear when you nstall a CPU wth Intel Turbo Boost technology. Ths tem s used to enable/ dsable Intel Turbo Boost technology. It can scale processor frequency hgher dynamcally when applcatons demand more performance and TDP headroom exsts. It also can delver seamless power scalablty (Dynamcally scale up, Speed-Step Down). It s the Intel newly technology wthn newly CPU.

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DRAM Rato Ths settng controls the rato of memory frequency to enable the memory to run at dfferent frequency combnatons. Adjusted DRAM Frequency It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. Extreme Memory Profile(X.M.P) Ths tem s used to enable/dsable the Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP). For further nformaton please refer to Intels offical webste. DRAM Tmng Mode Select whether DRAM tmng s controlled by the SPD (Seral Presence Detect) EEPROM 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 and the followng related Advanced DRAM Configuraton sub-menu manually. Advanced DRAM Configuraton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Command Rate Ths settng controls the DRAM command rate. tCL Ths controls the CAS latency, whch determnes the tmng delay (n clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after recevng t. tRCD When DRAM s refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. Ths setup tem allows you to determne the tmng of the transton from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

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tRP Ths settng controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If nsufficent tme s allowed for the RAS to accumulate ts charge before DRAM refresh, refreshng may be ncomplete and DRAM may fal to retan data. Ths tem apples only when synchronous DRAM s nstalled n the system. tRAS Ths settng determnes the tme RAS takes to read from and wrte to memory cell. tRFC Ths settng determnes the tme RFC takes to read from and wrte to a memory cell. tWR Mnmum tme nterval between end of wrte data burst and the start of a precharge command. Allows sense amplfiers to restore data to cells. tWTR Mnmum tme nterval between the end of wrte data burst and the start of a column-read command. It allows I/O gatng to overdrve sense amplfiers before read command starts. tRRD Specfies the actve-to-actve delay of dfferent banks. tRTP Tme nterval between a read and a precharge command. tFAW Ths tem s used to set the tFAW (four actvate wndow delay) tmng. tWCL Ths tem s used to set the tWCL (Wrte CAS Latency) tmng. tCKE Ths tem s used to set the tCKE tmng. Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Tmng Configuraton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory tmng for each channel.

Chapter 3

tRRDR/ tRRDD/ tWWDR/ tWWDD/ tRWDRDD/ tWRDRDD/ tRWSR These tems s used to set the memory tmngs for memory channel 1/ 2.

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VDroop Control Ths tem s used to select the VDroop control mode. CPU Vcore/ DRAM Voltage/ PCH 1.05 These tems are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chpset. Current CPU Vcore/ Current DRAM Voltage These tems show current CPU Vcore/ DRAM voltage. Read-only. Overclockng Profile Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, these tems are used to save the current settngs, and you can to load the settngs from the stored profile. OC Retry Count When overclockng has faled, settng ths tem as [1, 3] wll allow system to reboot 1/ 3 tmes wth the same overclocked configuraton. If overclockng has faled every tme, the system wll restore the defaults. CPU Specficatons Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the nformaton of nstalled CPU.

CPU Technology Support Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the nstalled CPU technologes. Read only. MEMORY-Z Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu dsplays the nformatons of nstalled memory.

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X.M.P Support Informaton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. These tems dsplay the current status of the X.M.P support nformaton. Read only. CPU Feature Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the followng screen appears:

Chapter 3
Hyper-threadng The processor uses Hyper-Threadng technology to ncrease transacton rates and reduces end-user response tmes. The technology treats the two cores nsde the processor as two logcal processors that can execute nstructons smultaneously. In ths way, the system performance s hghly mproved. If you dsable the functon, the processor wll use only one core to execute the nstructons. Please dsable ths tem f your operatng system doesnt support HT Functon, or unrelablty and nstablty may occur.

Important
Enablng the functonalty of Hyper-Threadng Technology for your computer system requres ALL of the followng platform Components:
CPU: An Intel Processor wth HT Technology; Chpset: An Intel Chpset that supports HT Technology; BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has t enabled; OS: An operatng system that supports HT Technology.

For more nformaton on Hyper-threadng Technology, go to: http://www.ntel.com/products/ht/hyperthreadng_more.htm

Actve Processor Cores Ths tem allows you to select the number of actve processor cores. Lmt CPUID Maxmum It s desgned to lmt the lsted speed of the processor to older operatng systems.

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Execute Dsable Bt Intels Execute Dsable Bt functonalty can prevent certan classes of malcous buffer overflow attacks when combned wth a supportng operatng system. Ths functonalty allows the processor to classfy areas n memory by where applcaton code can execute and where t cannot. When a malcous worm attempts to nsert code n the buffer, the processor dsables code executon, preventng damage or worm propagaton. Intel Vrtualzaton Tech Ths tem s used to enable/dsable the Intel Vrtualzaton technology. For further nformaton please refer to Intels offical webste. Power Technology Ths tem allows you to select the Intel Dynamc Power technology mode. C1E Support To enable ths tem to read the CPU power consumpton whle dle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). OverSpeed Protecton Overspeed Protecton functon can montor the current CPU draws as well as ts power consumpton. If t exceeds a certan level, the processor automatcally reduces ts clock speed. If you want to overclock your CPU, set t to [Dsabled]. Intel C-State C-state s a power management state that sgnficantly reduces the power of the processor durng dle. Ths field wll appear after you nstalled the CPU whch supports c-state technology. Package C-State lmt Ths field allows you to select a C-state mode. Long duraton power lmt(W) Ths field allows you to adjust the TDP power lmt for the long duraton. Long duraton mantaned(ms) Ths field allows you to adjust the mantanng tme for long duraton power lmt. Short duraton power lmt(W) Ths field allows you to adjust the TDP power lmt for the short duraton. 1/2/3/4-Core Rato Lmt These fields show the 1/2/3/4 core rato lmt of CPU.

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Game

Chapter 3
Ths menu provdes several games for you to play. Smply clck any con to enter t and followng the game rules to play t.

Important
Before you enter to the Game menu, please place the MSI Drver DVD that be ncluded n the manboard package nto the DVD-ROM drve . Ths DVD provdes the necessary programs for the game utlty.

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Settngs

System Status

System Date Ths allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format s <day> <month> <date> <year>. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determned by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numerc functon keys. year The year can be adjusted by users.

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System Tme Ths allows you to set the system tme that you want (usually the current tme). The tme format s <hour> <mnute> <second>. SATA Port1~6 It wll show the devce nformaton that you connected to the SATA connector.

Important
SATA Port1~6 are avalable when you connect the HDD devces to the SATA connectors on the manboard.
System Informaton It shows the nformaton of your system (read only).

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PCI Subsystem Settngs Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

PCI Latency Tmer Ths tem 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. For better PCI performance, you should set the tem to hgher values. ACPI Settngs Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ACPI Sleep State Ths tem specfies the power savng modes for ACPI functon.

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Integrated Perpherals Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

== Onboard Lan Configuraton == Onboard Lan Controller1 Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the onboard LAN controller. LAN Opton ROM Ths tem s used to decde whether to nvoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. == IEEE 1394 Configuraton == Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. == SATA Configuraton == SATA Mode Ths tem s used to specfy RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port. == Audo Configuraton == HD Audo Controller Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the HD audo controller. == HPET Configuraton == HPET The HPET (Hgh Precson Event Tmers) s a component that s part of the chpset. You can to enable t, and wll provde you wth the means to get to t va the varous ACPI methods. USB Configuraton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

USB Devces: Ths tem shows the type of nstalled USB devce. USB Controller Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the USB controller.

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Legacy USB Support Select [Enabled] f you need to use a USB-nterfaced devce n the operatng system. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the USB 3.0 controller. USB 3.0 Support Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the USB 3.0 support. Super IO Configuraton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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Seral Port 0 Configuraton Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Seral Port Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the seral port. Change Settngs Select an address and correspondng nterrupt for the seral port. H/W Montor Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

CPU Smart Fan Target The Smart Fan functon controls the CPU fan speed automatcally dependng on the current temperature to keep t wth n a specfic range. You can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan functon wll be actvated. CPU Mn.Fan Speed(%) Ths tem allows users to select how percentage of mnmum speed lmt for the CPU fan. SYS Fan 1/ 2 Control These tems allow users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1/ 2.

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CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2 Speed, CPU Vcore, CPU IO, CPU SA, DRAM Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V These tems show the current status of all of the montored hardware devces/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans speeds. Power Management Setup Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

EuP 2013 Ths tem s desgned for Energy Usng Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy Related Products (ErP). To reduce Power Consumpton when system off or standby mode. Note: When Enabled EuP 2013 settng, system dont support RTC wake up event functon. Restore on 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 the feature of bootng up the system on a scheduled tme/date. Date/ HH:MM:SS If Resume By RTC Alarm s set to [Enabled], the system wll automatcally resume (boot up) on a specfic date/hour/mnute/second specfied n these fields (usng the <+> and <-> to select the date & tme settngs). Resume By PCI or PCI-E Devce When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power savng modes through any event on PCI or PCIE devce.

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Resume From S3 by USB Devce The tem allows the actvty of the USB devce to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard These tems determne whether the system wll be awakened from what power savng modes when nput sgnal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard s detected.

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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 Ths tem allows you to select partcular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drve for updatng BIOS.

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Admnstrator Password Ths tem s used to set the admnstrator password. When a admnstrator password has been set, you wll be prompted to enter t every tme you try to enter BIOS Setup. User Password Ths tem s used to set the user password. When a user password has been set, you wll be prompted to enter t every tme you try to enter the operatng system.

Important
When you select the Admnstrator Password / User Password tem, a password box wll appear on the screen. Type the password, and press <Enter>. The password typed now wll replace any prevously set password from CMOS memory. You wll be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selecton and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message wll show up confirmng the password wll be dsabled. Once the password s dsabled, the system wll boot and you can enter Setup/ OS wthout enterng any password. These two tems prevent an unauthorzed person from changng any part of your system configuraton.
U-Key Ths tem s used to enable/ dsable USB drve as a key. 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 Ths tem enables or dsables the feature of recordng the chasss ntruson status and ssung a warnng message f the chasss s once opened. To clear the warnng message, set the field to [Reset]. The settng of the field wll automatcally return to [Enabled] later.

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Boot

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Full Screen Logo Dsplay Ths tem enables ths system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Settngs are: [Enabled] Shows a stll mage (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Dsabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. == Boot Opton Prortes == Boot Opton You can select the boot prortes n these Boot Opton tems. CD/DVD ROM Drve BBS Prortes Boot Opton You can select the CD/DVD ROM boot prortes n these Boot Opton tems. Hard Drve BBS Prortes Boot Opton You can select the hard drve boot prortes n these Boot Opton tems.

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Save & Ext

Dscard Changes and Ext Use ths tem to abandon all changes and ext setup. Save Changes and Reset Use ths tem to save changes and reset the system. Save Changes Use ths tem to save changes. Dscard Changes Use ths tem to abandon all changes. Restore Defaults Use ths tem to load the optmzed default values set by the BIOS vendor. == Boot Overrde == The nstalled storage devces wll appear on ths menu, you can select one of them be a boot devce. Bult-n EFI Shell Use ths tem to enter the EFI Shell.

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Realtek Audo
The Realtek audo provdes 10-channel DAC that smultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of ndependent stereo sound output (multple streamng) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Rght channels.

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Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver

You need to nstall the HD audo drver for Realtek audo codec to functon properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audo operatons. Follow the procedures descrbed below to nstall the drvers for dfferent operatng systems.

Installaton for Wndows

For Wndows XP, you must nstall Wndows XP Servce Pack3 or later before nstallng the drver. The followng llustratons are based on Wndows 7 envronment and could look slghtly dfferent f you nstall the drvers n dfferent operatng systems. 1. Insert the applcaton DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve. The setup screen wll automatcally appear. 2. Clck Drver tab. 3. Clck AUDIO button.

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4. Select Realtek HD Audo Drvers to start nstallng the drvers. 5. Clck Next to nstall the Realtek Hgh Definton Audo Drver. 6. Follow the on-screen nstructons to nstall drvers. 7. Clck Fnsh to restart the system.

Important
The HD Audo Configuraton software utlty s under contnuous update to enhance audo applcatons. Hence, the program screens shown here n ths secton may be slghtly dfferent from the latest software utlty and shall be held for reference only.

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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.

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double clck the con

It s also avalable to enable the audo drver by clckng the Realtek HD Audo Manager from the Control Panel.

Software panel overvew

The followng figure descrbes the functon of the Realtek HD Audo Manager panel. Devce Selecton Applcaton Enhancement

Volume Adjustment

Jack status panel

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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 computer.

Auto popup dalog

When you plug nto the devce at the jack, a dalogue wndow wll pop up askng you whch devce s current connected.

As you know, each jack corresponds to ts default settng, you can refer to the next secton Hardware Default Settng.

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Hardware Default Settng

The followng dagrams are audo back panel default settng. Backpanel audo jacks to 2-channel speakers dagram

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Ths appendx wll assst users n configurng and enablng RAID functonalty on platforms

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Introducton
The manboard comes wth the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drves as RAID sets. SATA hard drves delver blsterng transfer speeds up to 3 Gb/s. Seral ATA uses long, thn cables, makng t easer to connect your drve and mprovng the arflow nsde your PC. The most outstandng features are: 1. Supports 3 Gb/s transfers wth CRC error checkng. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3. Data handlng optmzatons ncludng tagged command queung, elevator seek and packet chan command. Intel RAID controller offers RAID level 0 (Strpng), RAID level 1 (Mrrorng and Duplexng), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Dstrbuted Party), RAID level 10 (A Strpe of Mrrors) , Intel Matrx Storage Technology and Intel Rapd Recover Technology. RAID 0 breaks the data nto blocks whch are wrtten to separate hard drves. Spreadng the hard drve I/O load across ndependent channels greatly mproves I/O performance. RAID 1 provdes data redundancy by mrrorng data between the hard drves and provdes enhanced read performance. RAID 5 Provdes data strpng at the byte level and also strpe error correcton nformaton. Ths results n excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 s one of the most popular mplementatons of RAID. RAID 10 Not one of the orgnal RAID levels, multple RAID 1 mrrors are created, and a RAID 0 strpe s created over these. Intel Matrx RAID Technology s the advanced ablty for two RAID volumes to share the combned space of two hard drves beng used n unson. Intel Rapd Recover Technology utlzes RAID 1 functonalty to copy data from a desgnated Master drve to a desgnated Recovery drve. The sze of the Master drve must be less than or equal to the sze of the Recovery drve. When a Recovery volume s created, complete capacty of the Master drve wll be used as the Master volume. Only one Recovery Volume can exst on a system. There are 2 methods of updatng the data on the Master to the Recovery drve. They are Contnuous Update Polcy and On Request Update Polcy.

Important
The least number of hard drves for RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery or Matrx mode s 2. The least number of hard drves for RAID 10 mode s 4. And the least number of hard drves for RAID 5 mode s 3. All the nformaton/ volumes/ pctures lsted n your system mght dffer from the llustratons n ths appendx.

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BIOS Configuraton
The Intel Matrx Storage Manager Opton ROM should be ntegrated wth the system BIOS on all motherboards wth a supported Intel chpset. The Intel Matrx Storage Manager Opton ROM s the Intel RAID mplementaton and provdes BIOS and DOS dsk servces. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the Intel RAID for Seral ATA status screen, whch should appear early n system boot-up, durng the POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID functon n BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.

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Usng the Intel Matrx Storage Manager Opton ROM

Creatng, Deletng and Resettng RAID Volumes: The Seral ATA RAID volume may be configured usng the RAID Configuraton utlty stored wthn the Intel RAID Opton ROM. Durng the Power-On Self Test (POST), the followng message wll appear for a few seconds:

Important
The Devce Model, Seral # and Sze n the followng example mght be dfferent from your system.

After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys smultaneously to enter the RAID Configuraton Utlty.

Important
The followng procedure s only avalable wth a newly-bult system or f you are renstallng your OS. It should not be used to mgrate an exstng system to RAID.

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After pressng the <Ctrl> and <I> keys smultaneously, the followng wndow wll appear:

Create RAID Volume 1. Select opton 1 Create RAID Volume and press <Enter> key. The followng screen appears. Then n the Name field, specfy a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suted to your usage model n RAID Level.

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3. In the Dsk field, press <Enter> key and the followng screen appears. Use <Space> key to select the dsks you want to create for the RAID volume, then clck <Enter> key to finsh selecton.

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4. Then select the strp value for the RAID array by usng the upper arrow or down arrow keys to scroll through the avalable values, and pressng the <Enter> key to select and advance to the next field. The avalable values range from 4KB to 128 KB n power of 2 ncrements. The strp value should be chosen based on the planned drve usage. Here are some typcal values: RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB. 5. Then select the capacty of the volume n the Capacty field. The default value s the maxmum volume capacty of the selected dsks. B-5

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Important
Snce you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrx RAID Technology), ths default sze (maxmum) needs to be reduced. Type n a new sze for the first volume. As an example: f you want the first volume to span the first half of the two dsks, re-type the sze to be half of what s shown by default. The second volume, when created, wll automatcally span the remander of two hard drves.
6. Then the followng screen appears for you to confirm f you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to contnue.

7. Then the followng screen appears to ndcate that the creaton s finshed.

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Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drves wll be lost.

Important
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume n the Intel RAID Opton ROM, your system wll become un-bootable.
Select opton 2 Delete RAID Volume from the man menu wndow and press <Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deleton. Then press <Delete> key to delete the selected RAID volume. The followng screen appears.

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Press <Y> key to accept the volume deleton.

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Reset Dsks to Non-RAID Select opton 3 Reset Dsks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drves. The followng screen appears:

Press <Y> key to accept the selecton.

Important
You wll lose all data on the RAID drves and any nternal RAID structures when you perform ths operaton. Possble reasons to Reset Dsks to Non-RAID could nclude ssues such as ncompatble RAID configuratons or a faled volume or faled dsk.

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Recovery Volume Optons Select opton 4 Recovery Volume Optons and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The followng screen appears:

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Installng Drver
New Wndows 7/ Wndows Vsta / Wndows XP Installaton The followng detals the nstallaton of the drvers whle nstallng operatng system. 1. When you start nstallng Wndows XP, you may encounter a message statng, Setup could not determne the type of one or more mass storage devces nstalled n your system. If ths s the case, then you are already n the rght place and are ready to supply the drver. If ths s not the case, then press F6 when prompted at the begnnng of Wndows setup. 2. Press the S key to select Specfy Addtonal Devce. 3. You should be prompted to nsert a floppy dsk contanng the Intel RAID drver nto the A: drve. Note: For Wndows XP, you can use the USB floppy drve only. For Wndows Vsta/ Wndows 7 you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drve.

Important
Please follow the nstructon below to make an Intel RAID Drver for yourself.
Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve. Clck the Browse DVD on the Setup screen. Copy all the contents n \\Storage\Intel\PCH\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted floppy dskette. The drver dskette for Intel RAID Controller s done.

4. For Wndows Vsta/ Wndows 7: Durng the Operatng system nstallaton, after selectng the locaton to nstall Vsta / Wndows 7 clck on Load Drver button to nstall a thrd party SCSI or RAID drver. 5. When prompted, nsert the floppy dsk or meda (CD/DVD or USB) you created n step 3 and press Enter. 6. You should be shown a lst of avalable SCSI Adapters. 7. Select the approprate Intel RAID controller and press ENTER. 8. The next screen should confirm that you have selected the Intel RAID controller. Press ENTER agan to contnue. 9. You have successfully nstalled the Intel Matrx Storage Manager drver, and Wndows setup should contnue. 10. Leave the dsk n the floppy drve untl the system reboots tself. Wndows setup wll need to copy the files from the floppy agan after the RAID volume s formatted, and Wndows setup starts copyng files.

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Exstng Wndows Drver Installaton 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 Intel RAID Drvers. 4. The drvers wll be automatcally nstalled.

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Confirmng Wndows Drver Installaton 1. From Wndows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System con. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then clck the Devce Manager tab. 3. Clck the + n front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The drver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear.

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Degraded RAID Array

A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume s reported as degraded when one of ts hard drve members fals or s temporarly dsconnected, and data mrrorng s lost. As a result, the system can only utlze the remanng functonal hard drve member. To re-establsh data mrrorng and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current stuaton. Mssng Hard Drve Member 1. Make sure the system s powered off. 2. Reconnect the hard drve. 3. Reboot the system to Wndows; the rebuld wll occur automatcally. Faled Hard Drve Member 1. Make sure the system s powered off. 2. Replace the faled hard drve wth a new one that s of equal or greater capacty. 3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Opton ROM by press <Ctrl> and <I> keys smultaneously durng the Power-On Self Test (POST).

4. Select the port of the destnaton dsk for rebuldng, and then press ENTER.

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5. Ext Intel RAID Opton ROM, and then reboot to Wndows system. 6. When prompted to rebuld the RAID volume, clck Yes. 7. The Intel(R) Storage Utlty wll be launched. Rght-clck the new hard drve and select Rebuld to ths Dsk. The Rebuld Wzard wll be launched whch wll gude you through the process of rebuldng to the new hard drve.

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