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... has been exposed to moisture. ◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not step on the enclosure are for recycleing special disposal. MS-7588 Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment on a reliable flat surface...
... has been exposed to moisture. ◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not step on the enclosure are for recycleing special disposal. MS-7588 Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment on a reliable flat surface...
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... generates, uses and can be used in order to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Micro-Star International MS-7588 This device complies with the emission limits. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to...
... generates, uses and can be used in order to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Micro-Star International MS-7588 This device complies with the emission limits. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to...
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...compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement é...cupérer certains produits en fin de vie. und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Ihrer Nähe. MS-7588 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic ...
...compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement é...cupérer certains produits en fin de vie. und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Ihrer Nähe. MS-7588 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic ...
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MS-7588 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the 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...
MS-7588 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the 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...
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The P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series mainboards are based on Intel® P55 chipsets for choosing the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Lynnfield LGA1156 processor, the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
The P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series mainboards are based on Intel® P55 chipsets for choosing the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Lynnfield LGA1156 processor, the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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MS-7588 Connectors ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 10 USB 2.0 ports - 2 ESATA ports (optional) - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ... up to PCI Express gen2 x4 speed (PCI_E3) ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 23.5 cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web...
MS-7588 Connectors ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 10 USB 2.0 ports - 2 ESATA ports (optional) - 1 IEEE 1394 port (optional) - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ... up to PCI Express gen2 x4 speed (PCI_E3) ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 23.5 cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web...
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... CPUFAN JCI1 JBAT1 JPWR1 JCOM1 JLPT1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 SATA5_6 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 FDD1 PCI _E2 PCI _E3 PCI 1 J1394_1 JCD1 JSP1 (optional) JAUD1 BATT + Intel P55 IDE1(optional) JTPM1 (optional) JUSB1 SYSFAN1 JFP2 JUSB2 JFP1 POWER1 (optional) P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard 1-4
... CPUFAN JCI1 JBAT1 JPWR1 JCOM1 JLPT1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 SATA5_6 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 FDD1 PCI _E2 PCI _E3 PCI 1 J1394_1 JCD1 JSP1 (optional) JAUD1 BATT + Intel P55 IDE1(optional) JTPM1 (optional) JUSB1 SYSFAN1 JFP2 JUSB2 JFP1 POWER1 (optional) P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard 1-4
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Packing Checklist MS-7588 MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Standard Cable for IDE Devices (optional) Back IO Shield CrossFireX Video Link Cable Multi-GPU Link Card User's Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-5
Packing Checklist MS-7588 MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Standard Cable for IDE Devices (optional) Back IO Shield CrossFireX Video Link Cable Multi-GPU Link Card User's Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-5
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...ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Any attempt to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Remember to operate beyond product specifications. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to prevent overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of LGA 1156 CPU. MS-7588... CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are able to support overclocking. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Introduction to LGA 1156 CPU The pin-pad side of ...
...ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. Any attempt to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Remember to operate beyond product specifications. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to prevent overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of LGA 1156 CPU. MS-7588... CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are able to support overclocking. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. Introduction to LGA 1156 CPU The pin-pad side of ...
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Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Make sure the four hooks are in porper position before turning on your system. • Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging. 2-5 Alignment Key 7. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is seated well into the socket. MS-7588 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is firmly installed before you install the cooler. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8.
Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Make sure the four hooks are in porper position before turning on your system. • Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging. 2-5 Alignment Key 7. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is seated well into the socket. MS-7588 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is firmly installed before you install the cooler. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8.
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MS-7588 Memory These DIMM slots are used for Dual-Channel mode. 1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 2 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 Installed Empty Important • DDR3 memory modules ... be detected up to the following illustrations explain the population rules for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rule Please refer to 15+GB (not full...
MS-7588 Memory These DIMM slots are used for Dual-Channel mode. 1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 2 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 Installed Empty Important • DDR3 memory modules ... be detected up to the following illustrations explain the population rules for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rule Please refer to 15+GB (not full...
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...5Vo.5uG6Vn.r7+do.5uG8Vn.rP9do.Wu51nV0R1d.S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVround ATX 4-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector is highly recommended for system stability. 2-9 If you to the CPU. 2.G1.rGouronudnd 4.+31.+21V2V... and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. • Power supply of 400 watts (and above) is used to provide power to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7588 Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector...
...5Vo.5uG6Vn.r7+do.5uG8Vn.rP9do.Wu51nV0R1d.S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVround ATX 4-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector is highly recommended for system stability. 2-9 If you to the CPU. 2.G1.rGouronudnd 4.+31.+21V2V... and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. • Power supply of 400 watts (and above) is used to provide power to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. MS-7588 Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector...
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... D r i ve Connector 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D ri ve Connector IDE Connector: IDE1 (optional) This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. MS-7588 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Refer to master / slave mode by the...
... D r i ve Connector 3 1/2" F l oppy D i sk D ri ve Connector IDE Connector: IDE1 (optional) This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. MS-7588 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Refer to master / slave mode by the...
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... red wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. MS-7588 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the +12V; You can install Control Center utility...
... red wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. MS-7588 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the +12V; You can install Control Center utility...
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CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is ideal for external audio input. 4.R3.G2.rG1o.urLonudnd 2-15 MS-7588 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is provided for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 2.V4C.U6CS.U8BS1.DG0B-r.DUo+uSnBdOC 1.V3C.U5CS.U7BS.DG9B.-rNDoo+unPdin USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is ideal for external audio input. 4.R3.G2.rG1o.urLonudnd 2-15 MS-7588 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is provided for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 2.V4C.U6CS.U8BS1.DG0B-r.DUo+uSnBdOC 1.V3C.U5CS.U7BS.DG9B.-rNDoo+unPdin USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
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MS-7588 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 (optional) This connector connects to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2.G4r.oP6uR.Mn8Ed.1INSC0Eo.DHNPeeCitnaeEdc#tPiohnone Detection 1.M3.IMC5.ILHC7e.RS9a.EdHNPeShaEodn_PeShERoNneDL 2-17 Please refer to the TPM security ...
MS-7588 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 (optional) This connector connects to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2.G4r.oP6uR.Mn8Ed.1INSC0Eo.DHNPeeCitnaeEdc#tPiohnone Detection 1.M3.IMC5.ILHC7e.RS9a.EdHNPeShaEodn_PeShERoNneDL 2-17 Please refer to the TPM security ...
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Press the button to turn-on or turn -on or turnoff the system. 2-19 This section will explain how to set the computer's function. Power On Button: POWER1 (optional) This button is used to turn -off the system. MS-7588 Button The motherboard provides the following buttons for you to change your motherboard's function through the use of button.
Press the button to turn-on or turn -on or turnoff the system. 2-19 This section will explain how to set the computer's function. Power On Button: POWER1 (optional) This button is used to turn -off the system. MS-7588 Button The motherboard provides the following buttons for you to change your motherboard's function through the use of button.
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... same brand. • Make sure that although you have to enable the CrossFireXTM in first PCIE x16 slot will work together to improve system performance. MS-7588 ATI CrossFireXTM Technology ATI CrossFireXTM is required to connect the golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards are for CrossFireXTM mode, make...
... same brand. • Make sure that although you have to enable the CrossFireXTM in first PCIE x16 slot will work together to improve system performance. MS-7588 ATI CrossFireXTM Technology ATI CrossFireXTM is required to connect the golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards are for CrossFireXTM mode, make...
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...; If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that although you only need to connect a monitor to the first PCI Express card. MS-7588 Multi-GPU Technology This mainaobrd supports Multi-GPU technology, it allows two GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve up to the picture...
...; If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that although you only need to connect a monitor to the first PCI Express card. MS-7588 Multi-GPU Technology This mainaobrd supports Multi-GPU technology, it allows two GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve up to the picture...
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... configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot1 Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# 2-25 MS-7588 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...
... configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot1 Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# 2-25 MS-7588 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...