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... for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged. ... does not work well or you 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 future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity...
... for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged. ... does not work well or you 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 future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity...
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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 the mainboard. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power supply. 5. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. If needed, screw the edge of the computer case. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). For...(s) with the display ports facing out of the graphics card to the computer case. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-18 Single Video Card Installation 1. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. ...
Adding on the mainboard. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power supply. 5. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. If needed, screw the edge of the computer case. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). For...(s) with the display ports facing out of the graphics card to the computer case. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-18 Single Video Card Installation 1. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. ...
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... has four possible display modes: • SuperTiling • Scissor Mode • Alternate Frame Rendering • Super Anti-aliasing. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-20 For more information, please refer to operate...
... has four possible display modes: • SuperTiling • Scissor Mode • Alternate Frame Rendering • Super Anti-aliasing. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-20 For more information, please refer to operate...
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...screen will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. Click Total Installer. Click here 3. Select all necessary drivers. Chapter 1 MS-7693 Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will prompt you just built. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Restart ...The bundle also includes a variety of the new computer you to restart. 6. Please follow the steps below to finish. 7. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. You can also use and does a great job of any special features we provide. The software installation will then be...
...screen will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. Click Total Installer. Click here 3. Select all necessary drivers. Chapter 1 MS-7693 Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will prompt you just built. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Restart ...The bundle also includes a variety of the new computer you to restart. 6. Please follow the steps below to finish. 7. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. You can also use and does a great job of any special features we provide. The software installation will then be...
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... the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. When finished, restart your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser.
... the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. When finished, restart your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser.
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... up (/restore) image to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for HDD Backup are: 1. 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...
... up (/restore) image to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for HDD Backup are: 1. 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...
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... selection. To clear the warning logs, set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to confirm the password. Once the password is being disabled. The setting of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message...
... selection. To clear the warning logs, set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to confirm the password. Once the password is being disabled. The setting of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message...
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To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.
To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.
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Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status 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). 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.
Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status 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). 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.
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...select "Specify Additional Device". 3. Press the "S" key to insert a floppy disk containing the AMD® RAID driver into optical drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to copy the files from the medium again after the RAID volume is the case, then you have... files. For Windows 7 you can use the USB floppy drive only. Important Please follow the instruction below to make a "RAID Driver" for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the A: drive. AMD RAID Installing Driver ■ New Windows 7/ Windows XP Installation The following details the RAID...
...select "Specify Additional Device". 3. Press the "S" key to insert a floppy disk containing the AMD® RAID driver into optical drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to copy the files from the medium again after the RAID volume is the case, then you have... files. For Windows 7 you can use the USB floppy drive only. Important Please follow the instruction below to make a "RAID Driver" for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the A: drive. AMD RAID Installing Driver ■ New Windows 7/ Windows XP Installation The following details the RAID...
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... the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. The driver will appear. 3. Appendix B MS-7693 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive...
... the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. The driver will appear. 3. Appendix B MS-7693 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive...