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... COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of purchase or local distributor. iii Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, 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...
... COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of purchase or local distributor. iii Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, 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...
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... Statements v Battery Information vi Chemical Substances Information vi WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement vii Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Packing Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Mainboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-14 Power Supply 1-15 Memory 1-16 Expansion Slots 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Internal Connectors 1-24 Buttons 1-32 Jumpers 1-34 Switch 1-35 LED Status Indicators 1-36 Drivers and Utilities 1-38
... Statements v Battery Information vi Chemical Substances Information vi WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement vii Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Packing Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Mainboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-14 Power Supply 1-15 Memory 1-16 Expansion Slots 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Internal Connectors 1-24 Buttons 1-32 Jumpers 1-34 Switch 1-35 LED Status Indicators 1-36 Drivers and Utilities 1-38
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... Entering 2-2 Overview 2-2 Boot device priority bar 2-3 Operation 2-4 SETTINGS 2-5 OC 2-11 ECO 2-18 BROWSER 2-19 Installing Winki 2-19 UTILITIES 2-20 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-22 SECURITY 2-23 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Software Configuration A-2 Hardware Default Setting A-4 Appendix B Intel RAID B-1 Introduction B-2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM B-3 Installing Driver B-10 Degraded RAID Array B-12 System Acceleration (optional B-14 RST Synchronization (optional B-16 Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes C-1 Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode...
... Entering 2-2 Overview 2-2 Boot device priority bar 2-3 Operation 2-4 SETTINGS 2-5 OC 2-11 ECO 2-18 BROWSER 2-19 Installing Winki 2-19 UTILITIES 2-20 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-22 SECURITY 2-23 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Software Configuration A-2 Hardware Default Setting A-4 Appendix B Intel RAID B-1 Introduction B-2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM B-3 Installing Driver B-10 Degraded RAID Array B-12 System Acceleration (optional B-14 RST Synchronization (optional B-16 Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes C-1 Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode...
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... (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 ■ 6x USB 3.0 rear IO ports, (2 ports by Intel® Z77, 4 ports by Renesas® uDP72020) ■ 1x USB 3.0 onboard connector by Intel® Z77 Multi-GPU ■ Supports ATI® CrossFireTM Technology ■ Supports NVIDIA® SLITM Technology ■ Supports Lucid® Virtu Universal MVP Connectors & Buttons ■ Back panel - 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port - 1x Clear CMOS button - 2x USB 2.0 ports - 6x USB 3.0 ports - 1x LAN port - 1x Optical S/PDIF-out port - 6x audio ports...
... (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 ■ 6x USB 3.0 rear IO ports, (2 ports by Intel® Z77, 4 ports by Renesas® uDP72020) ■ 1x USB 3.0 onboard connector by Intel® Z77 Multi-GPU ■ Supports ATI® CrossFireTM Technology ■ Supports NVIDIA® SLITM Technology ■ Supports Lucid® Virtu Universal MVP Connectors & Buttons ■ Back panel - 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port - 1x Clear CMOS button - 2x USB 2.0 ports - 6x USB 3.0 ports - 1x LAN port - 1x Optical S/PDIF-out port - 6x audio ports...
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...Port Type Back Panel CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors Debug LED Panel DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector JPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector JPWR3 ATX 6-pin Power Connector JTPM1 TPM Module connector JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector MULTI BIOS SWITCH...
...Port Type Back Panel CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors Debug LED Panel DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector JPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector JPWR3 ATX 6-pin Power Connector JTPM1 TPM Module connector JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector MULTI BIOS SWITCH...
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....113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVround JPWR2: ATX 8-pin Power Connector This connector provides 12V power to the CPU. 1.G2.rG3o.urG4on.urdGonurdonudnd 5.+61.+721.V+821.V+21V2V JPWR3: ATX 6-pin Power Connector This connector is used to provide power to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the...
....113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVround JPWR2: ATX 8-pin Power Connector This connector provides 12V power to the CPU. 1.G2.rG3o.urG4on.urdGonurdonudnd 5.+61.+721.V+821.V+21V2V JPWR3: ATX 6-pin Power Connector This connector is used to provide power to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the...
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... use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below are meant for a two video card SLI configuration. 1. Boot up SLI mode. All displays should be connected to this technology, the GPU cards must be connected by way of the metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). For more GPUs to run in the first PCIe x16 slot will work. The instructions below to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software...
... use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below are meant for a two video card SLI configuration. 1. Boot up SLI mode. All displays should be connected to this technology, the GPU cards must be connected by way of the metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). For more GPUs to run in the first PCIe x16 slot will work. The instructions below to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software...
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... list USB Drive Hard disk drive USB hard disk drive USB floppy Optical disk USB optical drive LAN UEFI BEV Disable 2-3 The security menu is related to overclock. ■ ECO - Boot device priority bar This bar shows the priority of the frequency and voltage adjustments. High priority Low priority Click and draw the icon to left or right to keep unauthorized people from the device instantly. ▶ Mode selection This feature allows you to load presets of the BIOS setting...
... list USB Drive Hard disk drive USB hard disk drive USB floppy Optical disk USB optical drive LAN UEFI BEV Disable 2-3 The security menu is related to overclock. ■ ECO - Boot device priority bar This bar shows the priority of the frequency and voltage adjustments. High priority Low priority Click and draw the icon to left or right to keep unauthorized people from the device instantly. ▶ Mode selection This feature allows you to load presets of the BIOS setting...
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...; ACPI Settings Press to enable (Auto)/ disable (Disabled) the PCIe generation 3 support. ▶ PCI Latency Timer Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. Turns off hardware. (Recommended) ▶ Power LED Configures how the system uses power LEDs on . [S3] Suspend to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port. 2-6 When set "Enabled" in [Network Stack] field and is used to enable/ disable the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ WiFi Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the WiFi controller. ▶ Bluetooth Controller...
...; ACPI Settings Press to enable (Auto)/ disable (Disabled) the PCIe generation 3 support. ▶ PCI Latency Timer Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. Turns off hardware. (Recommended) ▶ Power LED Configures how the system uses power LEDs on . [S3] Suspend to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port. 2-6 When set "Enabled" in [Network Stack] field and is used to enable/ disable the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ WiFi Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the WiFi controller. ▶ Bluetooth Controller...
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... primary option [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory The system shares memory to the integrated graphics. This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of DVMT memory to allocate for external SATA 6GB/s ports. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. 2-7 This setting controls the exact memory size...
... primary option [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory The system shares memory to the integrated graphics. This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of DVMT memory to allocate for external SATA 6GB/s ports. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. 2-7 This setting controls the exact memory size...
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... SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4. ▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and all fans' speeds. ▶ Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Press to enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Enable or disable support for the applications to keep it with a specific range. You will reboot after AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system from sleep mode.
... SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4. ▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and all fans' speeds. ▶ Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Press to enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Enable or disable support for the applications to keep it with a specific range. You will reboot after AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system from sleep mode.
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... CPU by user. BIOS Setup ▶ EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is started. ▶ My OC Genie Package C State limit This field allows you to specific the C-state mode for OC Genie function. 2-12 Read-only. ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Extreme Memory...
... CPU by user. BIOS Setup ▶ EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is started. ▶ My OC Genie Package C State limit This field allows you to specific the C-state mode for OC Genie function. 2-12 Read-only. ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Extreme Memory...
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... BIOS Setup ▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile. ▶ Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM. ▶ OC Profile Save to USB Save the current overclocking settings to USB drive. ▶ OC Profile Load from USB Load the stored settings from USB drive. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. In this enabled always. 2-16 Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Technology Support...
... BIOS Setup ▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile. ▶ Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM. ▶ OC Profile Save to USB Save the current overclocking settings to USB drive. ▶ OC Profile Load from USB Load the stored settings from USB drive. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. In this enabled always. 2-16 Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Technology Support...
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... BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive. ▶ Update BIOS Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Select one file to update BIOS This item allows you to save BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. The system will boot from selected BIOS file. ▶ Save BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage...
... BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive. ▶ Update BIOS Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Select one file to update BIOS This item allows you to save BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. The system will boot from selected BIOS file. ▶ Save BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage...
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... the setting button if necessary. 3. Click the confirm button to not POST. Important Do not unplug or shut off your motherboard BIOS when updating. 2-22 Click Live Update button installed). Click the next button . 4. To update the BIOS with Live Update This section tells you have the correct version and model of BIOS and download the appropriate file. 5. Incorrect BIOS flashing can cause the motherboard to update the BIOS. Setup the connection by using the Live Update utility before entering...
... the setting button if necessary. 3. Click the confirm button to not POST. Important Do not unplug or shut off your motherboard BIOS when updating. 2-22 Click Live Update button installed). Click the next button . 4. To update the BIOS with Live Update This section tells you have the correct version and model of BIOS and download the appropriate file. 5. Incorrect BIOS flashing can cause the motherboard to update the BIOS. Setup the connection by using the Live Update utility before entering...
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... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. Please use + keys to RAID. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following example might be different from your OS. Important The following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Appendix B B-3 Physical Disks: Port Device Model 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Size XXX.XGB XXX.XGB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. Please use + keys to RAID. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following example might be different from your OS. Important The following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Appendix B B-3 Physical Disks: Port Device Model 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Size XXX.XGB XXX.XGB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
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... use the USB floppy drive only. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for Intel® RAID Controller is the case, then you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive. When prompted, insert the floppy disk or media (CD/DVD or USB) you may encounter a message stating, "Setup could not determine the type of Windows setup. 2. Press the "S" key to continue. 9. For Windows 7: During the Operating system installation, after the RAID...
... use the USB floppy drive only. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for Intel® RAID Controller is the case, then you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive. When prompted, insert the floppy disk or media (CD/DVD or USB) you may encounter a message stating, "Setup could not determine the type of Windows setup. 2. Press the "S" key to continue. 9. For Windows 7: During the Operating system installation, after the RAID...
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... DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. The drivers will appear. 3. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Appendix B MS-7751 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. B-11 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller...
... DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. The drivers will appear. 3. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Appendix B MS-7751 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. B-11 Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller...
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.... 2. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. The OS must set the SATA Mode to enable system acceleration. If Windows has been installed in RAID mode, skip to RAID in order to use a SSD as a cache. Install Windows operating system. 5. Set the SATA Mode to the step 5. 1. Powered off. 6. Reboot the system to accelerate the system performance. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Please refer to support...
.... 2. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. The OS must set the SATA Mode to enable system acceleration. If Windows has been installed in RAID mode, skip to RAID in order to use a SSD as a cache. Install Windows operating system. 5. Set the SATA Mode to the step 5. 1. Powered off. 6. Reboot the system to accelerate the system performance. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Please refer to support...
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...list, select the Intel(R) 7 Series SATA AHCI Controller. 7. Install Windows XP. Access BIOS, set SATA Mode to specify an additional device. 6. Ensure the USB Floppy Disk Drive is done. Appendix C MS-7751 Installing Windows XP with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for yourself. ■ Insert the MSI DVD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the AHCI drivers into the DVD-ROM drive. ■ Click the "Browse CD" on -screen instructions to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver....", press "F6" key. 4. Follow the on the Setup screen...
...list, select the Intel(R) 7 Series SATA AHCI Controller. 7. Install Windows XP. Access BIOS, set SATA Mode to specify an additional device. 6. Ensure the USB Floppy Disk Drive is done. Appendix C MS-7751 Installing Windows XP with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for yourself. ■ Insert the MSI DVD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the AHCI drivers into the DVD-ROM drive. ■ Click the "Browse CD" on -screen instructions to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver....", press "F6" key. 4. Follow the on the Setup screen...
