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.... CAUTION: Danger of purchase or local distributor. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. ment from humidity. 4. Make sure the voltage of breakage. 12. Always Unplug the Power Cord before setting...equipment on the enclosure are for further guidance. Lay this User's Manual for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. h The equipment has obvious sign of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be obtained from...
.... CAUTION: Danger of purchase or local distributor. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. ment from humidity. 4. Make sure the voltage of breakage. 12. Always Unplug the Power Cord before setting...equipment on the enclosure are for further guidance. Lay this User's Manual for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. h The equipment has obvious sign of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be obtained from...
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... of Hard Drive 5-9 Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array 5-10 Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array 5-10 Installing Operating System & Drivers 5-12 Install Driver in Windows OS 5-12 VIA SATA RAID Drivers 5-13 Using VIA RAID Tool 5-14 Promise FastTrak579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional 5-16 Create Your RAID ..., RAID1) with an Existing Data Drive 5-18 Installing Operation System 5-32 Windows Server 2003 5-21 Windows XP ...5-22 Windows 2000 5-23 Installing Drivers and Utility 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA RAID 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA 5-29 vii Power On 4-18 Power Off / Restart 4-19 Start ...
... of Hard Drive 5-9 Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array 5-10 Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array 5-10 Installing Operating System & Drivers 5-12 Install Driver in Windows OS 5-12 VIA SATA RAID Drivers 5-13 Using VIA RAID Tool 5-14 Promise FastTrak579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional 5-16 Create Your RAID ..., RAID1) with an Existing Data Drive 5-18 Installing Operation System 5-32 Windows Server 2003 5-21 Windows XP ...5-22 Windows 2000 5-23 Installing Drivers and Utility 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA RAID 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA 5-29 vii Power On 4-18 Power Off / Restart 4-19 Start ...
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Packing Contents Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD & diskette SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable (Optional) D-Bracket 2 (Optional) Round Cable of IDE Devices User's Guide Back IO Shield Round Cable of Floppy Disk 1-5
Packing Contents Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD & diskette SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable (Optional) D-Bracket 2 (Optional) Round Cable of IDE Devices User's Guide Back IO Shield Round Cable of Floppy Disk 1-5
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.... [Auto] BIOS determines the best mode automatically. The system resume time is a lower power state where the in memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-11 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in... XP you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA card. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... Therefore, if the AGP driver of system configuration and open applications/ files is a low power state. In this field. S3-related functions described in...
.... [Auto] BIOS determines the best mode automatically. The system resume time is a lower power state where the in memory will need an AGP driver to restore the system when a "wake up (resumes) from S3. 3-11 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in... XP you disable the function, but system will be used to initialize the VGA card. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... Therefore, if the AGP driver of system configuration and open applications/ files is a low power state. In this field. S3-related functions described in...
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... to enter the sub-menu screen. ATA Controller) to use any USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup On-Chip PATA-IDE Controller This...
... to enter the sub-menu screen. ATA Controller) to use any USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup On-Chip PATA-IDE Controller This...
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...-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to enable DigiCell. Chapter 24. Moreover, with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Util- short-cut icon in the system tray short-cut path in the system tray, a short cut... icon on each icon to monitor the system hard- HInatroddwuacrteioSnettuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) ...
...-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to enable DigiCell. Chapter 24. Moreover, with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Util- short-cut icon in the system tray short-cut path in the system tray, a short cut... icon on each icon to monitor the system hard- HInatroddwuacrteioSnettuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) ...
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...speed and channel of the connection of DigiCell will remain gray and user is not able to have all the necessary drivers (onboard LAN driver, audio driver, CoreCenter, Live Update... MS-6702MESIAFTeXatMuareinboard Main Before using this utility, it is inserted/installed correctly and properly. Comm.....) and all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... MSI Click on each item will be displayed for you to check if the representing peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed. In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode to...
...speed and channel of the connection of DigiCell will remain gray and user is not able to have all the necessary drivers (onboard LAN driver, audio driver, CoreCenter, Live Update... MS-6702MESIAFTeXatMuareinboard Main Before using this utility, it is inserted/installed correctly and properly. Comm.....) and all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... MSI Click on each item will be displayed for you to check if the representing peripherals/cards/drivers are correctly installed. In this sub-menu, you can change your connection mode to...
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... can load media files from your system, this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and environment. MSI Reminds You... Click this sub-menu, you can configure date, time and auto-executed programs of the power-on back button in every sub-menu... lit up. Power on Agent In this blue icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you back to detect and update BIOS and drivers online.
... can load media files from your system, this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and environment. MSI Reminds You... Click this sub-menu, you can configure date, time and auto-executed programs of the power-on back button in every sub-menu... lit up. Power on Agent In this blue icon to turn DigiCell into a MP3 player, and then you back to detect and update BIOS and drivers online.
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... Updates the firmware of the screen. Updates the BIOS online. Updates the drivers online. To use the function, you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 4-9 After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the update instructions, insert the ...companion CD and refer to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA driver online. Live OSD - Live VGA BIOS - If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a "sorry"...
... Updates the firmware of the screen. Updates the BIOS online. Updates the drivers online. To use the function, you don't need to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 4-9 After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 3" icon (as shown on the update instructions, insert the ...companion CD and refer to install the "MSI Live Update 3" application. Updates the VGA driver online. Live OSD - Live VGA BIOS - If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a "sorry"...
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... hot-swap failed disk drive in RAID 1 array. 7. Connect up to 64 KB striping block size support. 4. Dual independent ATA channels and maximum connection of Driver & Utility VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional) Introduction This mainboard has VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise...
... hot-swap failed disk drive in RAID 1 array. 7. Connect up to 64 KB striping block size support. 4. Dual independent ATA channels and maximum connection of Driver & Utility VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional) Introduction This mainboard has VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise...
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MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This ...4.0, 2000, XP or Server 2003 operating system as a member. For users wishing to install their SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to the operating system. This can be combined together through data redundant operation, where if...rm a n ce 20579 w ith d a ta p ro te c tio n * O nly for P rom ise w ith d a ta F a s tTra k 5 7 9 S erial p ro te c tio n MSI Reminds You... RAID Basics RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of each member is achieved through a few different methods. Different RAID levels represent...
MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This ...4.0, 2000, XP or Server 2003 operating system as a member. For users wishing to install their SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to the operating system. This can be combined together through data redundant operation, where if...rm a n ce 20579 w ith d a ta p ro te c tio n * O nly for P rom ise w ith d a ta F a s tTra k 5 7 9 S erial p ro te c tio n MSI Reminds You... RAID Basics RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of each member is achieved through a few different methods. Different RAID levels represent...
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When the message below appears on the Main Menu and press to Installing Software Drivers. 5-3 As to enter Setup. For Promise FastTrak 579 Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID, under Integrated Peripherals, select OnBoard PCI Controller, and set the controller [SATA] ...
When the message below appears on the Main Menu and press to Installing Software Drivers. 5-3 As to enter Setup. For Promise FastTrak 579 Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID, under Integrated Peripherals, select OnBoard PCI Controller, and set the controller [SATA] ...
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... Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the "+" in order to finish the installation. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following details the installation of the install you need... by copying all devices are specified, press to install the RAID driver. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. Under the Driver tab, click on the Setup screen, press the key. 5. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. When the Windows Setup window is damaged or lost, ...
... Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the "+" in order to finish the installation. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following details the installation of the install you need... by copying all devices are specified, press to install the RAID driver. Insert the MSI CD into drive A: and press . 4. Under the Driver tab, click on the Setup screen, press the key. 5. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. When the Windows Setup window is damaged or lost, ...
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The VIA drivers and RAID Tool will appear. 3. Follow the on VIA SATA RAID Drivers 4. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. 5. Insert the companion CD disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Under the Driver tab, click on -screen instructions to complete the software installation. 5-13 Under normal conditions, users can easily install the driver & software following the steps below: 1. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction VIA SATA RAID Drivers In the companion utility CD are VIA SATA drivers and application programs for Serial ATA or RAID.
The VIA drivers and RAID Tool will appear. 3. Follow the on VIA SATA RAID Drivers 4. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. 5. Insert the companion CD disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Under the Driver tab, click on -screen instructions to complete the software installation. 5-13 Under normal conditions, users can easily install the driver & software following the steps below: 1. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction VIA SATA RAID Drivers In the companion utility CD are VIA SATA drivers and application programs for Serial ATA or RAID.
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Before installing the driver into an existing system, backup any necessary data. Press 1 to creating your reference only, and may vary from actual ones. 1. This is the fastest and ... The BIOS Configuration pictures shown below . Boot your system. Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID Introduction Create Your RAID Disk Array Under DOS MSI Reminds You... - Failure to display the FastBuild Utility Main Menu. 3. If this accepted PC practice could result in data loss. -
Before installing the driver into an existing system, backup any necessary data. Press 1 to creating your reference only, and may vary from actual ones. 1. This is the fastest and ... The BIOS Configuration pictures shown below . Boot your system. Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID Introduction Create Your RAID Disk Array Under DOS MSI Reminds You... - Failure to display the FastBuild Utility Main Menu. 3. If this accepted PC practice could result in data loss. -
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..., RAID1) with New Drives To create an array for best performance, follow these steps: 1. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to install your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Performance Array (Striped, RAID0) Use this setting to create a Mirrored (RAID 1) array with a new disk drive... or larger storage capacity as if it were a new single disk drive. 5. Press Ctrl-Y to Save your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. Once the array has been created, you must partition and format the array, using your operating system, as the existing drive. 5-18 ...
..., RAID1) with New Drives To create an array for best performance, follow these steps: 1. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to install your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Performance Array (Striped, RAID0) Use this setting to create a Mirrored (RAID 1) array with a new disk drive... or larger storage capacity as if it were a new single disk drive. 5. Press Ctrl-Y to Save your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. Once the array has been created, you must partition and format the array, using your operating system, as the existing drive. 5-18 ...
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... will return to exit the FastBuild Utility. 8. This is created, the screen will be copied. The following progress screen will appear. 6. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to Save selection and start duplication. Press Ctrl-Y to install your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 9. Once you select Y, the... existing data to continue. Make sure you will take a few minutes. Select Y to be erased. The process will return to the Main Menu. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard 4. If you choose N, you choose the correct source drive. 5.
... will return to exit the FastBuild Utility. 8. This is created, the screen will be copied. The following progress screen will appear. 6. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to Save selection and start duplication. Press Ctrl-Y to install your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 9. Once you select Y, the... existing data to continue. Make sure you will take a few minutes. Select Y to be erased. The process will return to the Main Menu. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard 4. If you choose N, you choose the correct source drive. 5.
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...RAID Introduction Installing Operation System For special occasions, users can refer to the following section with details on the FastTrak 579 driver installation when used with various operating systems. Windows Server 2003 New Installation The following details the installation of the install you... need to specify any additional devices to continue with a signed driver. This will now load all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot...
...RAID Introduction Installing Operation System For special occasions, users can refer to the following section with details on the FastTrak 579 driver installation when used with various operating systems. Windows Server 2003 New Installation The following details the installation of the install you... need to specify any additional devices to continue with a signed driver. This will now load all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot...
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...During the GUI portion of SCSI and RAID controllers. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the popup menu. ... order to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Windows XP New Installation The following details the installation the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to finish the installation....
...During the GUI portion of SCSI and RAID controllers. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the popup menu. ... order to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Windows XP New Installation The following details the installation the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to finish the installation....
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...When the Windows 2000 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from... Manager. 3. Confirm Installation 1. Setup will not be prompted to click Yes to continue with installation. 6. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to finish the installation. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID Console SCSI...
...When the Windows 2000 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from... Manager. 3. Confirm Installation 1. Setup will not be prompted to click Yes to continue with installation. 6. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to finish the installation. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID Console SCSI...