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...not work 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 future reference. ■ Keep this ...power cord such a way that can not step on the enclosure are for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before inserting any add-on card or module...
...not work 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 future reference. ■ Keep this ...power cord such a way that can not step on the enclosure are for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download Contact our technical staff at 110/220V before inserting any add-on card or module...
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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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... lock in place. 4. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Locate the expansion slot(s) on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the graphics... card on the mainboard. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will use. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended.
... lock in place. 4. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Locate the expansion slot(s) on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the graphics... card on the mainboard. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will use. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended.
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...; setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to the manual that came with your video card. 4. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. Chapter 1 MS-7751 3. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-21 Depending on the desktop...
...; setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to the manual that came with your video card. 4. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. Chapter 1 MS-7751 3. For more details, please consult the graphics card manual. 1-21 Depending on the desktop...
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... the display ports on each of the cards by an SLI Video Link. If you intend to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the PCI_E2 and the PCI_E5 slots. 2. The instructions below to use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below are meant for...
... the display ports on each of the cards by an SLI Video Link. If you intend to properly set up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the PCI_E2 and the PCI_E5 slots. 2. The instructions below to use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below are meant for...
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...4. The bundle also includes a variety of any special features we provide. The setup screen will prompt you just built. Select all necessary drivers. Click Install button. 5. The software installation will then be in OS. 2. Please follow the steps below to install the utilities. 1-38... a great job of the new computer you to use the same method to install drivers and utilities for your computer. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Drivers allow the computer to finish. 7. You can protect your mainboard more efficiently and take...
...4. The bundle also includes a variety of any special features we provide. The setup screen will prompt you just built. Select all necessary drivers. Click Install button. 5. The software installation will then be in OS. 2. Please follow the steps below to install the utilities. 1-38... a great job of the new computer you to use the same method to install drivers and utilities for your computer. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Drivers allow the computer to finish. 7. You can protect your mainboard more efficiently and take...
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Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Select Winki to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. Power on your computer. 2-19 When finished, restart your... computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Click OTHERS button. 5. 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. Insert...
Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Select Winki to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. Power on your computer. 2-19 When finished, restart your... computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Click OTHERS button. 5. 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. Insert...
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... HDD Backup to back up (/restore) image to (/from another HDD (ex. Important The HDD Backup can't back up (/restore) image to (/from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for data). An additional partition from ) a partition where...
... HDD Backup to back up (/restore) image to (/from another HDD (ex. Important The HDD Backup can't back up (/restore) image to (/from MSI Driver Disc in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for data). An additional partition from ) a partition where...
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... typed now will replace any previous set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to confirm the password.
... typed now will replace any previous set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶ U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as sets to confirm the password.
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... following figure describes the function of the screen). double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Driver and Utilities), the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the...
... following figure describes the function of the screen). double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Driver and Utilities), the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will pop up accordingly. Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the...
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.... You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the Intel® RAID driver into the DVD-ROM drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to a formatted floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the A: drive. For Windows 7 you may encounter a message stating, "Setup...
.... You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the Intel® RAID driver into the DVD-ROM drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on "Load Driver" button to a formatted floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the A: drive. For Windows 7 you may encounter a message stating, "Setup...
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...the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. B-11 The drivers will appear. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear. Click the "+" in ...front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. Appendix B MS-7751 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Insert the MSI...
...the setup screen will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. B-11 The drivers will appear. 3. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear. Click the "+" in ...front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. Appendix B MS-7751 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Insert the MSI...
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.... 7. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Please refer to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order... to RAID in order to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to enable system acceleration. Follow these steps to install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. B-14 The SSD cache with RAID...
.... 7. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Please refer to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order... to RAID in order to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to enable system acceleration. Follow these steps to install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. B-14 The SSD cache with RAID...
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...appears a message "Press F6 if you prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for yourself. ■ Insert the MSI DVD into the floppy disk drive. 5. C-3 When the next screen appears, press the "S" key to install a third party... SCSI or RAID driver....", press "F6" key. 4. From the provided list, select the Intel(R) 7 Series SATA AHCI Controller. 7. Follow the on the Setup screen. ■ Copy all the contents from http://download3.msi.com/files/downloads/dvr_exe/intel7x_rst_floppy_mb.zip Installing the ...
...appears a message "Press F6 if you prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for yourself. ■ Insert the MSI DVD into the floppy disk drive. 5. C-3 When the next screen appears, press the "S" key to install a third party... SCSI or RAID driver....", press "F6" key. 4. From the provided list, select the Intel(R) 7 Series SATA AHCI Controller. 7. Follow the on the Setup screen. ■ Copy all the contents from http://download3.msi.com/files/downloads/dvr_exe/intel7x_rst_floppy_mb.zip Installing the ...