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... the Power Cord before setting it up. ■ The openings on the enclosure are for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯ The equipment... well or you can not 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 further guidance. Alternatively, please try...
... the Power Cord before setting it up. ■ The openings on the enclosure are for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯ The equipment... well or you can not 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 further guidance. Alternatively, please try...
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... 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
... 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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... 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 C-2 Installing...
... 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 C-2 Installing...
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Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Drivers & Utilities Disc User Guide Backplate SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket eSATA Power Cable eSATA Bracket M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable SLI Cable MSI MultiConnect Panel Wi-Fi Antenna * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without ... contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. 1-2
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Drivers & Utilities Disc User Guide Backplate SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket eSATA Power Cable eSATA Bracket M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable SLI Cable MSI MultiConnect Panel Wi-Fi Antenna * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without ... contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. 1-2
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...takes advantage of the CPU's integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be clip(s) on the mainboard. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Line up the video card on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system's graphics ...performance. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be installed by way of the computer ...
...takes advantage of the CPU's integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be clip(s) on the mainboard. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Line up the video card on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system's graphics ...performance. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be installed by way of the computer ...
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... in your video card. 4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. For more information, please refer to operate. Chapter 1 MS-7751 3.
... in your video card. 4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. For more information, please refer to operate. Chapter 1 MS-7751 3.
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... graphics cards in your video card. 1-22 For more GPUs to run in tandem within a system to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the PCI_E2 and the PCI_E5 slots. 2. SLI Video Link Cable 3. With the two cards installed, a SLI Video Link cable is required...
... graphics cards in your video card. 1-22 For more GPUs to run in tandem within a system to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the PCI_E2 and the PCI_E5 slots. 2. SLI Video Link Cable 3. With the two cards installed, a SLI Video Link cable is required...
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... has finished it will prompt you to maximize the performance of finding necessary drivers. The setup screen will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. You can protect your new computer. 1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you just built. Restart...
... has finished it will prompt you to maximize the performance of finding necessary drivers. The setup screen will appear listing all checkbox on driver listing dialog. 4. You can protect your new computer. 1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you just built. Restart...
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Power on your computer. 2-19 The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Chapter 2 MS-7751 BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to start installing. 6. Installing...
Power on your computer. 2-19 The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Chapter 2 MS-7751 BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to start installing. 6. Installing...
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... your HDD partitions and re-load them when necessary. And then you won't need to spend time searching manually. An additional partition from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by clicking their respective buttons. 2-20 Executing Winki stored in Windows first. Use this utility to create an image of the...
... your HDD partitions and re-load them when necessary. And then you won't need to spend time searching manually. An additional partition from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by clicking their respective buttons. 2-20 Executing Winki stored in Windows first. Use this utility to create an image of the...
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... prompted to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to enter a new password.
... prompted to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to enter a new password.
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Driver and Utilities), the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status panel You may double click ... at the notification area (lower right of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen). Realtek Audio...
Driver and Utilities), the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment A-2 Jack status panel You may double click ... at the notification area (lower right of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen). Realtek Audio...
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...and press ENTER. 8. Leave the disk in \\Storage\Intel\PCH 7\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the A: drive. For Windows 7 you can use the USB floppy drive only. You should confirm that you are already in... the right place and are ready to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for Intel® RAID Controller is not the case,...
...and press ENTER. 8. Leave the disk in \\Storage\Intel\PCH 7\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the A: drive. For Windows 7 you can use the USB floppy drive only. You should confirm that you are already in... the right place and are ready to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for Intel® RAID Controller is not the case,...
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..., click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. Click the "+" ...in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. B-11 The drivers will appear. 3. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the...
..., click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. Click the "+" ...in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. B-11 The drivers will appear. 3. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the...
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...skip to use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. 10. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed...the SATA Mode to accelerate the system performance. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to use a SSD as a cache. Please refer to enable system acceleration. Follow these steps... to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. 8. Click here 9. Intel® Rapid Storage ...
...skip to use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. 10. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed...the SATA Mode to accelerate the system performance. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to use a SSD as a cache. Please refer to enable system acceleration. Follow these steps... to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. 8. Click here 9. Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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... Please follow the below to complete the installation. Install Windows XP. 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. When Windows Setup screen appears a message "Press F6 if you prefer to install Windows XP as...
... Please follow the below to complete the installation. Install Windows XP. 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. When Windows Setup screen appears a message "Press F6 if you prefer to install Windows XP as...