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... FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your...msi.com.tw/index.php? Award® is a registered trademark of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the preparation of this document is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are the properties of Intel Corporation. func=service...
... FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your...msi.com.tw/index.php? Award® is a registered trademark of M ICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. Trademarks All trademarks are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the preparation of this document is given as to make changes without notice. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are the properties of Intel Corporation. func=service...
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...Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-6 Power Supply ...2-8 Back Panel ...2-9 Connectors ...2-11 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-22 LED Status Indicators 2-26 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main...
...Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-6 Power Supply ...2-8 Back Panel ...2-9 Connectors ...2-11 Button ...2-19 Slots ...2-22 LED Status Indicators 2-26 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main...
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... package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global. SATA1~6 ports by Realtek® RTL8111DL IEEE 1394 (optional) - Supports Ultra DMA 66/ 100/ 133 mode - Supports Dual Gigabit LAN by AMD® SB750 - HD Audio Realtek® ALC889 - South Bridge: AMD® SB750 chipset Memory Support - MS-7577 Mainboard Motherboard Specifications Processor Support - msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s RAID -
... package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global. SATA1~6 ports by Realtek® RTL8111DL IEEE 1394 (optional) - Supports Ultra DMA 66/ 100/ 133 mode - Supports Dual Gigabit LAN by AMD® SB750 - HD Audio Realtek® ALC889 - South Bridge: AMD® SB750 chipset Memory Support - MS-7577 Mainboard Motherboard Specifications Processor Support - msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3.0 Gb/s RAID -
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... KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse/ 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-out jack / 1 Optical S/PDIF-out port - 7 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 E-SATA/USB common port - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 2 LAN jacks - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders/ Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional) - 1 COM port pinheader - 1 CD-in pinheader - 1 TPM Module pinheader - 1 Chassis Intrusion pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 S/PDIF-out pinheader - 1 Debug LED Slots - 4 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots, support CrossFireXTM technology a.
... KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse/ 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-out jack / 1 Optical S/PDIF-out port - 7 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 E-SATA/USB common port - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 2 LAN jacks - 6 flexible audio jacks On-Board Pinheaders/ Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional) - 1 COM port pinheader - 1 CD-in pinheader - 1 TPM Module pinheader - 1 Chassis Intrusion pinheader - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 S/PDIF-out pinheader - 1 Debug LED Slots - 4 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots, support CrossFireXTM technology a.
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... ATA/USB Common port Top:1394 (optional) Bottom: USB ports Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports CPUFA N1 D I MM 1 D I MM 2 D I MM 3 D I /O Chip SATA5-6 JUSB1 JUS B2 OC DRIVE J TPM1 OC GEAR J FP1 JFP2 C L R_ C M OS 1 Gr een Power RESET1 POWER1 790FX-GD70 Series (MS-7577 v1.X) ATX Motherboard 1-4 O u t B:Mi c T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out SYSFAN4 PCI_E1 SY SFAN1 PCI_E2 LAN chip PCI_E3 LAN chip PCI1 1394 chip J SP1 PCI_E4 Audio codec...
... ATA/USB Common port Top:1394 (optional) Bottom: USB ports Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports CPUFA N1 D I MM 1 D I MM 2 D I MM 3 D I /O Chip SATA5-6 JUSB1 JUS B2 OC DRIVE J TPM1 OC GEAR J FP1 JFP2 C L R_ C M OS 1 Gr een Power RESET1 POWER1 790FX-GD70 Series (MS-7577 v1.X) ATX Motherboard 1-4 O u t B:Mi c T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out SYSFAN4 PCI_E1 SY SFAN1 PCI_E2 LAN chip PCI_E3 LAN chip PCI1 1394 chip J SP1 PCI_E4 Audio codec...
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... GND 19 GND 20 Res 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWM2 This power connector is highly recommended for system stability. 2-8 Maker sure that all the connectors are aligned. Power supply of the motherboard. 2. MS-7577 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to the CPU. 5 1 8 4 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V...
... GND 19 GND 20 Res 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWM2 This power connector is highly recommended for system stability. 2-8 Maker sure that all the connectors are aligned. Power supply of the motherboard. 2. MS-7577 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to the CPU. 5 1 8 4 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V...
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Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers.
Refer to master / slave mode by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers.
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... must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. The system will be activated. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with...
... must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. The system will be activated. Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with...
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... speed PCI_E4 supports up to PCIE 2.0 x16 speed PCI_E5 supports up to PCIE 2.0 x8 speed Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. MS-7577 Mainboard Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCIE x16 slots support up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCIE x1 slot supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration...
... speed PCI_E4 supports up to PCIE 2.0 x16 speed PCI_E5 supports up to PCIE 2.0 x8 speed Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. MS-7577 Mainboard Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCIE x16 slots support up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCIE x1 slot supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration...
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... graphics card. Motherboard photos shown in the third PCIE x16 (PCI_E4) slot. 2. It allows you the ability to scale your system's graphics horsepower as you to expand your motherboard may vary depending on the model you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the graphics card to 4 graphics cards with CrossFireXTM function. 2-23 Make sure that : a. AT I CrossFireXTM technology allows you need to connect a monitor to install TWO graphics cards...
... graphics card. Motherboard photos shown in the third PCIE x16 (PCI_E4) slot. 2. It allows you the ability to scale your system's graphics horsepower as you to expand your motherboard may vary depending on the model you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the graphics card to 4 graphics cards with CrossFireXTM function. 2-23 Make sure that : a. AT I CrossFireXTM technology allows you need to connect a monitor to install TWO graphics cards...
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... interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Hardware Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor. Meanwhile...
... interrupt signals to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Hardware Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the microprocessor. Meanwhile...
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... to use the arrow keys on the bootup screen. Setting to protect it is able to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Enabling APIC mode will allow users to disable this function at boot. Setting to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-8 Due to compliance with a Flash utility. MS-7577 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Flash Protection W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when...
... to use the arrow keys on the bootup screen. Setting to protect it is able to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Enabling APIC mode will allow users to disable this function at boot. Setting to [Off] will expand available IRQ resources for the system. 3-8 Due to compliance with a Flash utility. MS-7577 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Flash Protection W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when...
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... setting specifies which graphic card is part of your operating system. For better PCI performance, you should set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for the operating system. BIOS Setup MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of the chipset. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-9 Not all porcessors support...
... setting specifies which graphic card is part of your operating system. For better PCI performance, you should set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for the operating system. BIOS Setup MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of the chipset. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-9 Not all porcessors support...
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... you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Setting options: [AHCI] or [IDE]. 3-11 Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the E-SATA & HW RAID controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to configure E-SATA mode. E-SATA Controller Mode This item allows you need to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.
... you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Setting options: [AHCI] or [IDE]. 3-11 Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the E-SATA & HW RAID controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you to configure E-SATA mode. E-SATA Controller Mode This item allows you need to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.
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Drive Booster M ode Update: Update To RAID0 (Stripe)/ RAID1 (Mirror)/ JBOD (Large)/ Normal Hdd These items are used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. Setting options: [RAID],[AHCI] or [IDE]. Read only. On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller. Onboard Audio This setting is used to enable the RAID0/ RAID1/ JBOD/ Normal (non-RAID) mode for the SATA devices. I/O Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and...
Drive Booster M ode Update: Update To RAID0 (Stripe)/ RAID1 (Mirror)/ JBOD (Large)/ Normal Hdd These items are used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. Setting options: [RAID],[AHCI] or [IDE]. Read only. On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller. Onboard Audio This setting is used to enable the RAID0/ RAID1/ JBOD/ Normal (non-RAID) mode for the SATA devices. I/O Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and...
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... temperature to keep it with in a specific range. SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Control This item allows users to select the percentage of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-16 PC Health Status CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V These items display the current status of all of speed for cooling down automaticlly. MS-7577 Mainboard H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables...
... temperature to keep it with in a specific range. SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Control This item allows users to select the percentage of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans' speeds. 3-16 PC Health Status CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V These items display the current status of all of speed for cooling down automaticlly. MS-7577 Mainboard H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables...
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... not access memory over a period of memory. HT Link Control Press to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3-23 M emClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to adjust the ratio of FSB to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. Auto Disable PCI Frequency W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears...
... not access memory over a period of memory. HT Link Control Press to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3-23 M emClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to adjust the ratio of FSB to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. Auto Disable PCI Frequency W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears...
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... block diagram below about the M-Flash function. Start M-Flash 4 short beeps Check the storage device and file status Success Fail The selected file/ USB drive / Storage drive can 2 long beeps not be recognized. BIOS update successfully or Boot from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. 3-28 Using this item is selectable. Load BIOS source file from " field Save changes and exit the BIOS setup SYSTEM Restart Please check USB drive/ Storage drive/ BIOS file status and reboot the system manually again. MS-7577 Mainboard Important...
... block diagram below about the M-Flash function. Start M-Flash 4 short beeps Check the storage device and file status Success Fail The selected file/ USB drive / Storage drive can 2 long beeps not be recognized. BIOS update successfully or Boot from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. 3-28 Using this item is selectable. Load BIOS source file from " field Save changes and exit the BIOS setup SYSTEM Restart Please check USB drive/ Storage drive/ BIOS file status and reboot the system manually again. MS-7577 Mainboard Important...
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... wait for RAID controller is formatted, and W indows setup starts copying files. Insert the floppy that you have successfully installed the RAID driver, and W indows setup should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters. 6. C-8 MS-7577 Mainboard Installing the RAID Driver (for yourself. 1. After you can copy the SATA driver to a medium (floppy/ CD/ DVD or USB) Important Please follow the instruction below to load RAID driver. 5. Leave the disk in the : * for Windows XP: \\ChipSet\AMD\XP...
... wait for RAID controller is formatted, and W indows setup starts copying files. Insert the floppy that you have successfully installed the RAID driver, and W indows setup should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters. 6. C-8 MS-7577 Mainboard Installing the RAID Driver (for yourself. 1. After you can copy the SATA driver to a medium (floppy/ CD/ DVD or USB) Important Please follow the instruction below to load RAID driver. 5. Leave the disk in the : * for Windows XP: \\ChipSet\AMD\XP...
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The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The driver will appear. 3. SB750 SATA RAID Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. Important You must install the RAID driver to enable RAID. C-9 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The driver will appear. 3. SB750 SATA RAID Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. Important You must install the RAID driver to enable RAID. C-9 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
