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Popular MSI 970A Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 3
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from overheating.
Preface
MS-7693
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution...support.msi.com
Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download
Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before setting...
User Guide - Page 10
...Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv CE ...Started 1-1
Packing Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Mainboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-13 Power...
User Guide - Page 11
... 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Entering 2-2 Overview 2-2 Boot device priority bar 2-3 Operation 2-4 SETTINGS 2-5 OC 2-11 ECO 2-17 BROWSER 2-18 Installing Winki 2-18 UTILITIES 2-19 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-21 SECURITY 2-22
Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Software Configuration A-2 Hardware Default Setting A-4
Appendix B AMD RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2 Installing Driver B-8
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User Guide - Page 13
The 970A-G43 Series mainboards are based on AMD® 970 & SB950 chipsets for choosing the 970A-G43 Series (MS-7693 v3.X) ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® AM3/ AM3+ processors, the 970A-G43 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
User Guide - Page 30
... protective expansion slot covers from the power supply.
5. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings.
1-18 For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended.
Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be installed by way of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Adding on one or...
User Guide - Page 50
...system requirements. ▶ MSI Fast Boot This setting enables or disables the MSI Fast Boot function. ▶...set the Windows 8 fast boot events. Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up events. Before enabling this field, please make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) meet the Windows 8 logo requirement. BIOS Setup
▶ Power Management Setup...
User Guide - Page 53
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Chapter 2
Important
• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for easy
overclocking.
▶...Ratio This item is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can only be changed if the processor supports this value. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency ... overclocking, we advise you to set the CPU FSB frequency (in MHz).
User Guide - Page 54
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▶ CPU Core Control This item allows you to [x8]. BIOS Setup
▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU-NB frequency.
It will see the "X4" (quad core) or "X2" (dual core for system. The CPU does not support CPU core unlocking, please leave the default settings for Sempron series only) during POST.
User Guide - Page 57
... Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Give a name by typing in this information at any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. Press to set the Hyper-Transport Link width.
Important
• If you do not have any time by model and is reduced, and the system will become less stable. Chapter 2
MS...
User Guide - Page 58
... > AMD
Cool'n'Quiet, and set this information at any time by model and is required to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enable/disable the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O virtualization.
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Not all the key features of installed memory. ▶ CPU Specifications...
User Guide - Page 62
... BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. BIOS Setup ▶ M-Flash ▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32 format only). ▶ Select one file to update BIOS...
User Guide - Page 63
... the next button
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4. Important
Do not unplug or shut off your motherboard BIOS when updating.
2-21 Click Live Update button installed). Setup the connection by using the Live Update utility before entering Operating System. Live Update will update the BIOS automatically when connecting to update the BIOS by click the setting button
if necessary.
3. Please ensure you how to the Internet...
User Guide - Page 71
Appendix B
AMD RAID
The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for parity data. RAID 0 greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by striping. RAID 10 is simultaneously written to form a RAID 1 set , while drives configured for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity) (optional). RAID 5 ...
User Guide - Page 78
...could not determine the type of Windows setup.. 2.
AMD RAID
Installing Driver
■ New Windows 7/ Windows XP Installation The following details the RAID driver installation while installing operating system. 1. Note: For Windows XP, you have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should be prompted to OS.) • The driver diskette for RAID Controller is the case...
User Guide - Page 79
...the Device Manager tab. 3. B-9 The AMD chipset
drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver
AMD RAID Controller should appear. From Windows...
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