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... 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 Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick 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...
... 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 Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick 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...
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...Intel® P55 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133 *(OC)/ 2000 *(OC)/ 1800 *(OC)/1600 *(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php...support Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel® P55 Hardware RAID ■ SATA7 & SATA8 support RAID 0/ 1 & JBOD mode by JMicron® JMB322 1-2 ▍ Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® i5/ i7 (Lynnfield & Clarkdale) processor in the LGA1156...
...Intel® P55 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133 *(OC)/ 2000 *(OC)/ 1800 *(OC)/1600 *(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php...support Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel® P55 Hardware RAID ■ SATA7 & SATA8 support RAID 0/ 1 & JBOD mode by JMicron® JMB322 1-2 ▍ Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® i5/ i7 (Lynnfield & Clarkdale) processor in the LGA1156...
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... damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly 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 power cord from overheating. Introduction to ensure the safety of LGA...make sure to install the cooler to apply some thermal paste on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. We do not have the CPU cooler, consult your components are installing the CPU, make sure your dealer before turning on ...
... damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly 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 power cord from overheating. Introduction to ensure the safety of LGA...make sure to install the cooler to apply some thermal paste on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. We do not have the CPU cooler, consult your components are installing the CPU, make sure your dealer before turning on ...
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... card to the following instructions. 1. Install two graphics cards on the first card will work. To utilize this section are of the same brand and specifications. • Make sure that these two graphics cards (refer to the first PCI Express card. SLI Video Link Card If you have installed two graphics...
... card to the following instructions. 1. Install two graphics cards on the first card will work. To utilize this section are of the same brand and specifications. • Make sure that these two graphics cards (refer to the first PCI Express card. SLI Video Link Card If you have installed two graphics...
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...-7581 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. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are...
...-7581 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. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The PCI IRQ pins are...
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... 2A, 31 37 38 3C 75, 78 87 A4 A7 B1 00 AA Status Power on message, CPU information, setup key message and any OEM specific information. Initialize memory. Initialize onboard devices. Initialize USB device and different devices. Initialize keyboard. Displaying sign-on and first initialize CPU. Save system context for...
... 2A, 31 37 38 3C 75, 78 87 A4 A7 B1 00 AA Status Power on message, CPU information, setup key message and any OEM specific information. Initialize memory. Initialize onboard devices. Initialize USB device and different devices. Initialize keyboard. Displaying sign-on and first initialize CPU. Save system context for...
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... by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and...
... by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and...
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Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is powered on . You need to select ...
Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is powered on . You need to select ...
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... time/date. ▶ Date/Time (HH:MM:SS) If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the and to select the date & time settings).
... time/date. ▶ Date/Time (HH:MM:SS) If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the and to select the date & time settings).
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... to select the percentage of minimum speed limit for the CPU fan. ▶ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Control These items allow users to keep it with in a specific range. You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to select how percentage of recording the chassis intrusion status and...
... to select the percentage of minimum speed limit for the CPU fan. ▶ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Control These items allow users to keep it with in a specific range. You can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to select how percentage of recording the chassis intrusion status and...
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... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. In this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. MS-7581 ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance...
... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. In this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. MS-7581 ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance...
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Please press any key to continue....... • Clear CMOS Please refer to "Chapter 2" for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to affect other ...
Please press any key to continue....... • Clear CMOS Please refer to "Chapter 2" for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Any risk or damge resulting from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to affect other ...
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... used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file system drive. ▶ Save File Name as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: we suggest you using [ROM] as Please setup... a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will stare to save the onboard ROM chip data to save file Press "Enter" and select "OK" the ...
... used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file system drive. ▶ Save File Name as Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/ storage drive. Note: we suggest you using [ROM] as Please setup... a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will stare to save the onboard ROM chip data to save file Press "Enter" and select "OK" the ...
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... pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-32 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to restore...
... pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for optimal system performance. 3-32 The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for stable system performance. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to restore...
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...: Select the desired strip size setting. It is very important to note which disk is the source disk (the one is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. MS-7581 are : 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB: Best for...
...: Select the desired strip size setting. It is very important to note which disk is the source disk (the one is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. MS-7581 are : 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB: Best for...