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...-7693 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Visit the MSI website 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 it up. ■ The ... the opening that people can not get the equipment checked by service personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is at : http://support.msi.com Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for further guidance. DO NOT COVER THE ...
...-7693 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Visit the MSI website 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 it up. ■ The ... the opening that people can not get the equipment checked by service personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is at : http://support.msi.com Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for further guidance. DO NOT COVER THE ...
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... (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-13 Power Supply 1-14 Memory 1-15 Expansion Slot 1-17 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-18 Internal Connectors 1-21 Jumper 1-28 Drivers and Utilities 1-29
... (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-13 Power Supply 1-14 Memory 1-15 Expansion Slot 1-17 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-18 Internal Connectors 1-21 Jumper 1-28 Drivers and Utilities 1-29
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Preface MS-7693 Chapter 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 xi
Preface MS-7693 Chapter 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 xi
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Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. 1-2
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. 1-2
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Adding on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the computer case. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 1. Line up the video card on one or more discrete video cards will significantly...place. 4. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended. 3. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-18 Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be installed by way of the graphics card to the ...
Adding on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the computer case. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 1. Line up the video card on one or more discrete video cards will significantly...place. 4. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended. 3. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-18 Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be installed by way of the graphics card to the ...
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... more information, please refer to operate. Getting Started 3. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-20 Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on your video card. 4. Important A CrossFireTM system has four...
... more information, please refer to operate. Getting Started 3. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-20 Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on your video card. 4. Important A CrossFireTM system has four...
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... the steps below to install the utilities. 1-29 A popup dialog will then be in OS. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Select all necessary drivers. The software installation will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. Restart your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. You can protect your...
... the steps below to install the utilities. 1-29 A popup dialog will then be in OS. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Select all necessary drivers. The software installation will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. Restart your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. You can protect your...
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.... 6. Select Winki to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Click OTHERS button. 5. Click Driver tab. 4. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically...
.... 6. Select Winki to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Click OTHERS button. 5. Click Driver tab. 4. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically...
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An additional partition from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by clicking their respective buttons. 2-19 And then you won't need to spend time searching manually. For HDD with single partition only, the requirements ...
An additional partition from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by clicking their respective buttons. 2-19 And then you won't need to spend time searching manually. For HDD with single partition only, the requirements ...
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... a warning message if opened. To clear a set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to [Enabled], this item is being disabled. This item allows you to specify the USB drive. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to...
... a warning message if opened. To clear a set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to [Enabled], this item is being disabled. This item allows you to specify the USB drive. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to...
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Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.
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Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen). Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status panel Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. You may double click the icon and the GUI will appear at the notification area (lower right of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen). Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status panel Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. You may double click the icon and the GUI will appear at the notification area (lower right of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
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... select a folder which was classified according to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5. Select the appropriate RAID controller and press ENTER. 8. Press the "S" key to supply the driver. If this is the case, then you created in the medium until the system ...should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the AMD® RAID driver into optical drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to OS.) • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the A: drive. Leave the disk in step 3 and press ...
... select a folder which was classified according to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5. Select the appropriate RAID controller and press ENTER. 8. Press the "S" key to supply the driver. If this is the case, then you created in the medium until the system ...should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the AMD® RAID driver into optical drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to OS.) • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the A: drive. Leave the disk in step 3 and press ...
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... of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. B-9 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by your need. The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear. Appendix B MS-7693 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device...
... of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. B-9 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by your need. The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear. Appendix B MS-7693 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device...