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User Guide - Page 2
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Revision History First release
Date October 2010
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your place of its contents.
Preface...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service
◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com
ii We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user's manual...
User Guide - Page 3
...
Preface
MS-7522
Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. &#...Manual. ◯ The equipment has dropped and damaged. ◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by service
personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced...
User Guide - Page 8
... Trademarks 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 Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Screw Holes 2-3 CPU (Central Processing...
User Guide - Page 11
The X58A-GD45 Series mainboards are based on Intel® X58 & ICH10R chipsets for choosing the X58A-GD45 Series (MS7522 v5.X) ATX mainboard. Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1366 processor, the X58A-GD45 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
User Guide - Page 12
... Specifications
Processor Support ■ Intel® i7 processor in the LGA1366 package
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) QPI ■ Up to 6.4 GT/s Chipset ■ North Bridge : Intel® X58 chipset ■ South Bridge : Intel® ICH10R chipset Memory Support ■ 6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 1800*(OC) /1600*(OC...
User Guide - Page 14
... M:CS-Out B:SS-Out
PCI _E1
PCI _E2
SYSFAN5
PCI _E3 PCI _E4 PCI _E5 PCI 1
SYSFAN2
JSP1
PCI _E6
Intel X58
BATT +
JBAT1
Intel ICH10R
SATA9
JTPM1
JAUD1 JCD1
J1394_1
RESET POWER1 RESET1
JUSB2
JUSB1
JCOM1 JFP2 JFP1
SYSFAN4
X58A-GD45 Series (MS-7522 v5.X) Mainboard
SYSFAN1 SYSFAN3 JCI1 SATA7_8 SATA5_6 SATA2_4 SATA1_3
JUSB3
1-4
User Guide - Page 20
...support overclocking. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. The surface of LGA 1366 CPU. Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
When you are able to tolerate such abnormal setting...specifications is not recommended. Always make sure to install the cooler to enhance heat dissipation.
User Guide - Page 26
... in the DIMM slot. 2-10
Installing Memory Modules
1. The memory module has only one notch on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Manually check if the memory module has been...at each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module. Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.
Hardware Setup
• To enable...
User Guide - Page 60
... "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with HT Technology; • Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology; • BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
▶ Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit...
User Guide - Page 63
... Read-only.
▶ Uncore Ratio This item allows you to set the following screen appears.
3-23 Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the memory multiplier.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz) It ... column-read and a precharge command.
▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 tFAW This item is used to set the tFAW timing.
▶ Current CH1/ CH2/ CH3 tdrRdTRd/ tddRdTRd/ tsrRdTWr/ tdrRdTWr/ tddRdTWr/ tsrWrTRd...
User Guide - Page 79
... and Resetting RAID Volumes: The Serial ATA RAID volume may be different from your OS.
Please use + keys to enter the "Intel® RAID for a few seconds:
Important
The "Drvice Model", "Serial #" and "Size" in BIOS to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is only available with a supported Intel chipset.
User Guide - Page 86
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Intel RAID
Installing Driver
■ New Windows 7/ Vista / XP Installation The following details the installation of Windows setup. 2. Press the "S" key to continue. 9. You should confirm that you may encounter a message stating,
"Setup could not determine the type of available SCSI Adapters. 7. Important
Please follow the instruction below to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for Intel...
User Guide - Page 97
... physical disks are not supported.
1. The Marvell RAID...the Gigabyte Rounding setting for the ...Replace the faulty physical disk with an identical physical disk. (Note: If an identical disk is changed from Functional to the RAID 1 virtual disk. In the [Topology] pane, scroll to "Virtual Disk" (VD 0: XXXX), and press Enter to manually rebuild a degraded virtual disk by using the Marvell BIOS setup...
User Guide - Page 98
...) Important
Only when you set the "AHCI" mode in the : \\RAID\Marvell9128 sp1116\miniport\Floppy32 or Flop- After you have selected the RAID controller. Select the compatible RAID controller for RAID controller is formatted, and Windows setup starts copying files. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should confirm that contains the...
User Guide - Page 99
Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array)
1. Under the Driver tab, click on Marvell 91XX SATA Driver. 4. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
The driver will appear. 3. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. MS-7522
Appendix C
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