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MS-7578 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-27 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B NVIDIA RAID B-1 Introduction B-2 RAID Configuration B-3 Installing Driver B-7 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C Overclocking Center C-1 Activating Overclocking Center C-2 System Info C-3 DOT C-5 ix
MS-7578 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-27 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B NVIDIA RAID B-1 Introduction B-2 RAID Configuration B-3 Installing Driver B-7 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C Overclocking Center C-1 Activating Overclocking Center C-2 System Info C-3 DOT C-5 ix
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...Overclocking This mainboard is not recommended. Gold arrow 2-3 Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to AM3 CPU The surface of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi....com/index. Any attempt to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Remember to operate beyond product specifications. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's ...
...Overclocking This mainboard is not recommended. Gold arrow 2-3 Make sure that you do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications is designed to AM3 CPU The surface of CPU. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi....com/index. Any attempt to apply some thermal paste on the computer. Remember to operate beyond product specifications. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's ...
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CPUFAN SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2/3 4.3C.oS2n.e+1tnr.1osG2lorVround 3.S2.e+1n1.sG2orVround 3.N2.o+1U1.G2srVeound Important • Please refer to the +12V; You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is provided for external audio input. 4.R3.G2.rG1o.urLonudnd 2-13 To clear the warning, you must enter the ...
CPUFAN SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2/3 4.3C.oS2n.e+1tnr.1osG2lorVround 3.S2.e+1n1.sG2orVround 3.N2.o+1U1.G2srVeound Important • Please refer to the +12V; You can install Overclocking Center utility that the red wire is provided for external audio input. 4.R3.G2.rG1o.urLonudnd 2-13 To clear the warning, you must enter the ...
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Follow the instructions below to set the switch to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch. Default Increase 10% speed of FSB Increase 15% speed of FSB Increase 20% speed of FSB Important • Make sure that you power off the system before setting the switch. • When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot, please set the FSB. MS-7578 Switch Overclock FSB Switch: EZ_OC_SWITCH1 You can overclock the FSB to default setting. 2-17
Follow the instructions below to set the switch to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch. Default Increase 10% speed of FSB Increase 15% speed of FSB Increase 20% speed of FSB Important • Make sure that you power off the system before setting the switch. • When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot, please set the FSB. MS-7578 Switch Overclock FSB Switch: EZ_OC_SWITCH1 You can overclock the FSB to default setting. 2-17
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... 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. ▶ User Settings Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. 3-4
... 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. ▶ User Settings Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. 3-4
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Setting to [Enabled] allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. It is for overclock. MS-7578 ▶ NVIDIA Core Calibration This item is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. 3-21 This submenu displays the information of installed memory. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Information Press to set the CPU Ratio higher.
Setting to [Enabled] allows you to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. It is for overclock. MS-7578 ▶ NVIDIA Core Calibration This item is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Memory-Z Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. 3-21 This submenu displays the information of installed memory. ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Information Press to set the CPU Ratio higher.
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... [DCT 0], [DCT1] or [Both], these fields are reduced to select the PCIE frequency (in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to the same internal bank of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Read-only. ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This... Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB Voltage (V)/ NB Voltage (V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ HT Link Voltage (V) These items are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in MHz). ▶ Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Frequency When set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. ...
... [DCT 0], [DCT1] or [Both], these fields are reduced to select the PCIE frequency (in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to the same internal bank of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Read-only. ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This... Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB Voltage (V)/ NB Voltage (V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ HT Link Voltage (V) These items are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in MHz). ▶ Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Frequency When set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. ...
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... speed which may just cause your local EMI regulation. • Remember to lock up. 3-24 For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your overclocked processor to disable Spread Spectrum if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for optimal system stability and performance. ▍ BIOS...
... speed which may just cause your local EMI regulation. • Remember to lock up. 3-24 For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your overclocked processor to disable Spread Spectrum if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for optimal system stability and performance. ▍ BIOS...
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...when the following message appears on screen. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will not be under our product warranty. Warning !!! The previous overclocking had failed, and system will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to clear CMOS data. 3-26 However, please make sure ...that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Any operation that the previous overclocking is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to save your peripherals and components are bearable for more...
...when the following message appears on screen. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will not be under our product warranty. Warning !!! The previous overclocking had failed, and system will restore its defaults setting, Press any key to clear CMOS data. 3-26 However, please make sure ...that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Any operation that the previous overclocking is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to save your peripherals and components are bearable for more...
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DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1 Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature.
DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 B-C-1 Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature.
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short-cut icon on the desktop short-cut path in the start-up " menu. You may double-click on each icon to activate Overclocking Center. ▍ Overclocking Center Activating Overclocking Center Once you have your Overclocking Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Overclocking Center), it will have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Program Files-->MSI-->Overclocking Center->Overclocking Center) C-2
short-cut icon on the desktop short-cut path in the start-up " menu. You may double-click on each icon to activate Overclocking Center. ▍ Overclocking Center Activating Overclocking Center Once you have your Overclocking Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Overclocking Center), it will have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your "Start-up menu (path: Start-->Program Files-->MSI-->Overclocking Center->Overclocking Center) C-2
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▍ Overclocking Center PCI Click PCI to read the information of devices on the mainboard. C-4
▍ Overclocking Center PCI Click PCI to read the information of devices on the mainboard. C-4
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You may change the values of the settings that you can adjust advanced values for overclocking in Advance menu. C-5 In DOT, you can select the basic setting to enter the DOT screen. Important You may choose one default setting and several common settings for more details. Please refer the following section for different environments. Basic In the Basic menu, it provides one of each environment setting/ default setting in Advance menu. The settings in Basic menu are not adjustable. MS-7578 DOT Click DOT to reach optimal performance in Basic menu or you need.
You may change the values of the settings that you can adjust advanced values for overclocking in Advance menu. C-5 In DOT, you can select the basic setting to enter the DOT screen. Important You may choose one default setting and several common settings for more details. Please refer the following section for different environments. Basic In the Basic menu, it provides one of each environment setting/ default setting in Advance menu. The settings in Basic menu are not adjustable. MS-7578 DOT Click DOT to reach optimal performance in Basic menu or you need.
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▍ Overclocking Center Advance In the Advance menu, you can adjust the values for each environment setting/ default setting. C-6 Please refer to the following descriptions to enter it's setting menu. Click the Cooling/ Silence/ Default/ Game/ Cinema button to adjust the values and save them.
▍ Overclocking Center Advance In the Advance menu, you can adjust the values for each environment setting/ default setting. C-6 Please refer to the following descriptions to enter it's setting menu. Click the Cooling/ Silence/ Default/ Game/ Cinema button to adjust the values and save them.
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... bar. Simply click the right side of CPU temperature & CPU FAN speed. MS-7578 In each setting menu, you can select desired values for manual overclocking. In the "System Warning" block, you can set .
... bar. Simply click the right side of CPU temperature & CPU FAN speed. MS-7578 In each setting menu, you can select desired values for manual overclocking. In the "System Warning" block, you can set .
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... the Load button and choose a saved user setting to load the settings for future use the saved settings, you have to 20 user settings. ▍ Overclocking Center After you adjust the values in the empty box. Then, click Save button again to save up to load it for the system. Important...
... the Load button and choose a saved user setting to load the settings for future use the saved settings, you have to 20 user settings. ▍ Overclocking Center After you adjust the values in the empty box. Then, click Save button again to save up to load it for the system. Important...