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User Guide - Page 2
... PCB 4.X
Date 2011/06
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice.
Revision History
Revision V4.0
Revision History First release for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/
◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com/
ii
User Guide - Page 3
...by service
personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. ...setting it .
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is damaged. ◯ Liquid has penetrated into the opening that people can not get the equipment checked by the manufacturer. iii Preface
MS-7640
Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual...
User Guide - Page 8
...ii Revision History ii Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1
Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Contents 1-5 Optional Accessories 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Screw Holes 2-3 CPU (Central...
User Guide - Page 11
... FX, PhenomTM II X6/ X4/ X3/ X2, AthlonTM II X4/ X3/ X2 and SempronTM processor, the 990XA-GD55 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. The 990XA-GD55 Series mainboards are based on AMD® 990X & SB950 chipsets for choosing the 990XA-GD55 Series (MS7640 v4.X) ATX mainboard. Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
User Guide - Page 12
... Started
Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support ■ AMD® FX / PhenomTM II / AthlonTM II / SempronTM Processors with AM3+ package.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpusupport/) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s Chipset ■ North Bridge: AMD® 990X chipset ■ South Bridge: AMD® SB950...
User Guide - Page 14
... 3.0 ports T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JCI1
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
SYSFAN3
PCI_E5
PCI_E6 PCI1
JAUD1
JSP1
JCOM1
SYSFAN1
AMD 990X
SYSFAN2
AMD SB950
JUSB1
BATT + JBAT1
JUSB2
JTPM1
JFP2
JFP1
990XA-GD55 Series (MS-7640 v4.X) ATX Mainboard
SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA5_6
SYSFAN4
1-4
User Guide - Page 20
... the CPU cooler, consult your components are installing the CPU, make sure the cooling fan can...specifications. Gold arrow
2-4 For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/
Important
Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
When you are able to tolerate such abnormal setting...
User Guide - Page 28
... chassis intrusion switch cable. SATA2 SATA1
SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s) supported by SB950
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle... ATA device.
* The MB layout in this status and show a warning message on the screen. Hardware Setup
Connectors
Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6
This connector is for reference only.
If the chassis is opened, the ...
User Guide - Page 34
...supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS...slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications....
User Guide - Page 37
Chapter 3
BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when:
■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP.
■ You want to configure the system for customized features.
User Guide - Page 50
... does not support CPU core unlock, please leave the default settings for overclocking ...problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for system.
• You can introduce a temporary boost in performance tab of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
BIOS Setup
Enter "Overclocking" and set...AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 Processor AMD Sempron(tm) II X2 Processor
Clear CMOS data.
User Guide - Page 52
... Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet,
and set the Hyper-Transport Link width.
Important
To ensure that : • Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. Setting to double confirm that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link width automatically.
3-16 BIOS Setup
▶...
User Guide - Page 56
... 2013 setting, system don't support RTC wake up event function. ▶ CPU Phase Control This item allows you to select the CPU power phase mode to reach the best power saving function. ▶ Motherboard LED Control This item is designed for Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy Related Products (ErP). BIOS Setup
Green...
User Guide - Page 72
...
Please follow the instruction below to make a SATA RAID driver for bootable RAID Array)
1. Select the compatible RAID controller for the Windows Setup screen to appear. 3. You have selected the RAID controller. Insert the floppy that you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the medium again after selecting the location to install Vista/ Windows 7 click...
User Guide - Page 73
Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need.
The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. The AMD chipset
drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The driver will appear. 3. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Appendix B
MS-7640
Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array)
1. B-9
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