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...improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of Novell, Inc. Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■...History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com ii Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further ...
...improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of Novell, Inc. Our products are the properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■...History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com ii Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further ...
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... Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-7 Power Supply 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Connectors 2-12 Button 2-20 Switch 2-22 Slots 2-24 LED Status Indicators 2-30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Integrated Peripherals 3-10 Power Management Setup 3-12 H/W Monitor 3-15 Green Power 3-17...
... Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-7 Power Supply 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Connectors 2-12 Button 2-20 Switch 2-22 Slots 2-24 LED Status Indicators 2-30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Integrated Peripherals 3-10 Power Management Setup 3-12 H/W Monitor 3-15 Green Power 3-17...
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... Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B Control Center B-1 Activating Control Center B-2 System Information B-3 Overclocking B-5 Green Power B-7 Appendix C Intel SATA RAID C-1 Introduction C-2 BIOS Configuration C-3 Installing Driver C-10 Installing Software C-12 RAID Migration Instructions C-16 Recovery Volume Creation C-23 Degraded RAID Array C-26 Appendix D JMicron 322 RAID Drive Booster...
... Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B Control Center B-1 Activating Control Center B-2 System Information B-3 Overclocking B-5 Green Power B-7 Appendix C Intel SATA RAID C-1 Introduction C-2 BIOS Configuration C-3 Installing Driver C-10 Installing Software C-12 RAID Migration Instructions C-16 Recovery Volume Creation C-23 Degraded RAID Array C-26 Appendix D JMicron 322 RAID Drive Booster...
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Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS. • Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in - Press the ...
Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS. • Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your mainboard may vary depending on the mainboard with the plastic cap covered (shown in - Press the ...
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...values to overclock after power off the system, meanwhile, the button light will off (G3) state, the system will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use the button to auto-overclock for future using. 2-20 You can automatically boot OS every time it is used to clear... data. Clear CMOS Button: CLR_CMOS1 There is in BIOS setup. We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range and the damages or risks caused by the OC Genie overclocking behavior. Important Please ...
...values to overclock after power off the system, meanwhile, the button light will off (G3) state, the system will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use the button to auto-overclock for future using. 2-20 You can automatically boot OS every time it is used to clear... data. Clear CMOS Button: CLR_CMOS1 There is in BIOS setup. We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range and the damages or risks caused by the OC Genie overclocking behavior. Important Please ...
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...to change your mainboard's function through the use of CPU / CPU_VTT/ Memory/ PCH for you to "ON" will increase the CPU_VTT voltage adjustment range in BIOS. Switch 1 : is used to over -voltage the CPU_VTT voltage, switching it to "ON" will explain how to "ON" will increase the DRAM voltage... to measure these voltages. 2-22 Switch 3 : is used to over -voltage. • After you set the CPU/ CPU_VTT/ DDR/ PCH voltage in BIOS, you can increase the voltage range of switch. Over-Voltage Switch: V Switch You can check the CPU/ CPU_VTT/ DDR/ PCH voltage by changing this switch...
...to change your mainboard's function through the use of CPU / CPU_VTT/ Memory/ PCH for you to "ON" will increase the CPU_VTT voltage adjustment range in BIOS. Switch 1 : is used to over -voltage the CPU_VTT voltage, switching it to "ON" will explain how to "ON" will increase the DRAM voltage... to measure these voltages. 2-22 Switch 3 : is used to over -voltage. • After you set the CPU/ CPU_VTT/ DDR/ PCH voltage in BIOS, you can increase the voltage range of switch. Over-Voltage Switch: V Switch You can check the CPU/ CPU_VTT/ DDR/ PCH voltage by changing this switch...
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The PCI Express x1 slots will unavailable when an expansion card was installed into PCI_E5 slot. 2-24 Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. ▍ Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
The PCI Express x1 slots will unavailable when an expansion card was installed into PCI_E5 slot. 2-24 Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. ▍ Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
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... the CrossFireXTM function. 2-25 Install one ATI RadeonTM HD graphics card in first PCIE x16 slot , then install one ATI RadeonTM HD graphics card in BIOS by software, therefore you don't have installed two graphics cards, only the video outputs on the model you purchase. • If you the ability to...
... the CrossFireXTM function. 2-25 Install one ATI RadeonTM HD graphics card in first PCIE x16 slot , then install one ATI RadeonTM HD graphics card in BIOS by software, therefore you don't have installed two graphics cards, only the video outputs on the model you purchase. • If you the ability to...
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt ...
PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt ...
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... 2-32 Initialize keyboard. Display the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize USB device and different devices. Early CPU Initialize. Initialize memory. BIOS setup if needed . Pass control to OS loader (INT 19H). ▍ Hardware Setup Standby LED Lights orange when the system is ...configuration display if needed / requested. Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Load Option ROM (VGA and RAID option ROM) form BIOS to get more information about the Debug LED message. Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to memory. Detect different...
... 2-32 Initialize keyboard. Display the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize USB device and different devices. Early CPU Initialize. Initialize memory. BIOS setup if needed . Pass control to OS loader (INT 19H). ▍ Hardware Setup Standby LED Lights orange when the system is ...configuration display if needed / requested. Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Load Option ROM (VGA and RAID option ROM) form BIOS to get more information about the Debug LED message. Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to memory. Detect different...
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You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use.
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.... • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: A7581IMS V1.0 062009 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, A... wish to enter Setup. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. When the message...
.... • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: A7581IMS V1.0 062009 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, A... wish to enter Setup. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. ▍ BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup, restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. When the message...
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A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. Then you can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. MS-7581 Control Keys Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in ...
A sub-menu contains additional options for the highlighted item. Then you can use and the possible selections for a field parameter. General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. MS-7581 Control Keys Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in ...
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...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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... format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values...
... format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values...
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... Sun to Sat, determined by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...). The format is . 3-6 through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Jan. Read-
... Sun to Sat, determined by users. ▶ Time (HH:MM:SS) This allows you to the date that you want (usually the current time). ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...). The format is . 3-6 through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by BIOS. The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Jan. Read-
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Available options are appearing when you connected to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will show the device information that you ...
Available options are appearing when you connected to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of the errors preset, it will halt on The setting determines whether the system will show the device information that you ...
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...] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device. ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up... screen. ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device These items allow you will need ...
...] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device. ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the boot-up... screen. ▍ BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device These items allow you will need ...
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▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...