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Expanson Slots

Ths manboard contans numerous ports for expanson cards, such as dscrete graphcs 

or audo cards.

PCIe (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe nterface expanson card.

PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

PCI (Perpheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports addtonal LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply 

wth PCI specficatons.

32-bt PCI Slot

 Important

When  addng  or  removng  expanson  cards,  always  turn  off  the  power  supply  and 

unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expanson card’s 

documentaton to check for any necessary addtonal hardware or software changes.

Summary of Contents for MS-7758 (v3.x)

Page 1: ... Z77A G41 ZH77A G41 B75A G41 series MS 7758 v3 x Mainboard G52 77581XE ...

Page 2: ...d trademarks of AMD Corporation Intel is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Realtek is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation JMicron i...

Page 3: ...pment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never p...

Page 4: ...ct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly app...

Page 5: ...e collected separately for recycling or special disposal 廢電池請回收 European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Battery Information BSMI EMI 聲明 警告使用者 這是甲類資訊產品 在居住的環境中使用時 可能會造成無線電干擾 在這種情況下 使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策 Chemical Substances ...

Page 6: ...he FRANÇAIS En tant qu écologiste et afin de protéger l environnement MSI tient à rappeler ceci Au sujet de la directive européenne EU relative aux déchets des équipement élec triques et électroniques directive 2002 96 EC prenant effet le 13 août 2005 que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle Les fabricants de ces ...

Page 7: ...r de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten SRPSKI Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini MSI mora da vas podesti da Po Direktivi Evropske unije EU o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi Di rektiva 2002 96 EC koja stupa na snagu od 13 Avgusta...

Page 8: ...at v místních sběrnách MAGYAR Annak érdekében hogy környezetünket megvédjük illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt hogy Az Európai Unió EU 2005 augusztus 13 án hatályba lépő az elektromos és elek tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002 96 EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként és az ilyen elektronikus b...

Page 9: ...t Statement vi 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 22 Jumper 1 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 1 Ent...

Page 10: ... 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 Windows XP with AHCI Mode C 3 Appendix D Intel SBA D 1 Prerequisites D 2 Installing Intel SBA D 3 Software Configuratio...

Page 11: ...ATX mainboard The Series mainboards are based on Intel Z77 H77 B75 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced Intel LGA1155 processor these Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 12: ...he packing 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 Optional Accessories M Connector SATA Power Cable USB 2 0 Bracket USB 3 0 Bracket eSATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable eSATA Bracket MSI MultiConnect Panel ...

Page 13: ... handling the mainboard to prevent electrostatic damage If an ESD wrist strap is not available discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before han dling the mainboard Store the mainboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad whenever the mainboard is not installed Before turning on the computer ensure that there are no loose screws or meta...

Page 14: ...7A G41 B75A G41 Supports Dual Channel mode LAN Supports LAN 10 100 1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek RTL8111E Audio Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek ALC887 8 channel audio with jack sensing Compliant with Azalia 1 0 Spec SATA SATA 6Gb s 2x SATA 6Gb s ports SATA1 2 by Intel Z77 H77 Z77A G41 ZH77A G41 1x SATA 6Gb s port SATA1 by Intel B75 B75A G41 SATA 3Gb s 4x SATA 3Gb s ports SATA3 6 by Intel Z77 ...

Page 15: ...connectors 1x USB 3 0 connector 1x TPM Module connector 1x Serial Port connector 1x Parallel Port connector 1x Front Panel Audio connector 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x MultiConnect Panel connector optinoal 1x Voice Genie connector optional Slots 1x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot PCI_E2 it supports up to PCIe 3 0 x16 speed 1x PCIe 2 0 x16 slot PCI_E4 it supports up to PCIe 2 0 x4 speed 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 slots...

Page 16: ...e Back Panel CPU CPUFAN DIMM1 JPWR2 JPWR1 SATA2 JFP2 JAUD1 JCI1 JDLED3 PCI_E1 SYSFAN1 JBAT1 SYSFAN3 JCOM1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 JFP1 JTURBO1 JTPM1 JUSB3 JUSB2 SATA3 SATA5 JLPT1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN4 PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA6 JUSB1 ...

Page 17: ... Genie Connector 1 29 JFP1 JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1 24 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1 28 JPWR1 ATX 24 pin Power Connector 1 15 JPWR2 ATX 8 pin Power Connector 1 15 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 27 JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector 1 29 JUSB1 2 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 26 JUSB3 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 25 PCI1 2 PCI Expansion Slots 1 18 PCI_E2 E4 PCIe x16 Expansion Slots 1 18 PCI...

Page 18: ...must connect to a USB 3 0 port If a USB cable is used it must be USB 3 0 compliant HDMI Port The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an all digital audio video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all types of TV formats including standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable VGA Port The DB15 pin fema...

Page 19: ... 10 Mbits sec data rate On 100 Mbits sec data rate Orange On 1000 Mbits sec data rate Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices The color of the jack refers to the function of the connector Blue Line in Used for connecting external audio outputting devices Green Line out Used as a connector for speakers or headphone Pink Mic Used as a connector for a microphone Important To reach the...

Page 20: ...ct the CPU from overheating Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste or thermal tape between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU always turn off the system s power supply and unplug the power supply s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking Before attempting to overcl...

Page 21: ...e mainboard Unhook and lift the loading lever to the fully open position 1 Theloadingplateshouldautomatically lift up as the loading lever is pushed to the fully open position Do not touch any of the CPU socket pins 2 Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the metal contacts facing downward The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with the edges of the CPU...

Page 22: ...tion tab 5 Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste or thermal tape on the top of the CPU This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating 6 Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard 7 Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan s wires facing towards the fanconnectorandthehooksmatching the holes on the mainboard 8 ...

Page 23: ... refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about CPU cooler installation Push down on the heatsink until the four clips get wedged into the holes on the mainboard Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler As each hook locks into position a click should be heard 9 Inspect the mainboard to ensure that the clip ends have been properly locked in place 10 Finally attach...

Page 24: ...ure the mainboard with the screws provided with your computer case The locations of the screw holes on the mainboard are shown below For more information please refer to the manual that came with the computer case Important Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris To prevent damage to the mainboard any contact between the mainboard circuitry and the computer case except...

Page 25: ... 3 V 1 3 3 V 1 4 1 2 V 2 3 3 V 1 5 G r o u n d 3 G r o u n d 1 6 P S O N 4 5 V 1 7 G r o u n d 5 G r o u n d 1 8 G r o u n d 6 5 V 1 9 G r o u n d 7 G r o u n d 2 2 5 V 1 0 1 2 V 2 0 R e s 8 P W R O K 2 3 5 V 1 1 1 2 V 2 1 5 V 9 5 V S B 2 4 G r o u n d 1 2 3 3 V JPWR2 ATX 8 pin Power Connector This connector provides 12V power to the CPU 7 1 2 V 3 G r o u n d 5 1 2 V 1 G r o u n d 8 1 2 V 4 G r o ...

Page 26: ...e can enhance system performance The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual Channel mode 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Important DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM slots To ensure system stability memory modules must be of the same type an...

Page 27: ...off center notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot The plastic clips at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seat and an audible click should be heard Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot s side clips 1 2 3 Notch Volt ...

Page 28: ...16 Slot PCIe 2 0 x1 Slot PCIe 3 0 x16 Slot PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN SCSI USB and other add on cards that comply with PCI specifications 32 bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet Read the expansion card s documentation to check...

Page 29: ...MSI graphics cards are recommended Single Video Card Installation Determine what type of expansion slot s the video card will use Locate the expan sion slot s on the mainboard Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the computer case Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot s with the display ports facing out of the computer case For a single video card installation using the P...

Page 30: ...he two cards installed two CrossFire Video Link cable are required to con nect the graphics cards Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the metal contacts please refer to the picture below Please note that although two graphics cards have been installed only the display ports on the graphics card installed in the first PCIe x16 slot will work All displays should be connected ...

Page 31: ...tering the operating system OS right click on the desktop and choose the Catalyst Control Center 3 4 The CrossFire setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire mode to operate The following screen appears in the Catalyst Control Center Depending on your operating system the screen may look different 5 Important A CrossFireTM system has four possible display modes SuperTiling Scissor Mode Alternate F...

Page 32: ...a power cable from the power supply Such devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray Please refer to the device s manual for further information Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices such as HDDs SSDs and optical drives be screwed down into the case Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for further ...

Page 33: ...N3 SYSFAN4 1 G r o u n d 2 1 2 V 3 S e n s o r 4 C o n t r o l CPUFAN 1 G r o u n d 2 C o n t r o l 3 S e n s o r 4 N o u s e SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 1 G r o u n d 2 1 2 V 3 N o U s e Important Please refer to your processor s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU cooling fans The CPUFAN1 connector supports Smart Fan Control with linear mode The Control Center II utility can be i...

Page 34: ...then plug the mConnectors into the mainboard 1 3 1 0 N o P i n 5 R e s e t S w i t c h H D D L E D P o w e r S w i t c h P o w e r L E D 7 9 R e s e r v e d 8 6 4 2 JFP1 1 G r o u n d 3 S u s p e n d L E D 5 P o w e r L E D 7 N o P i n 8 6 4 2 Buzzer Speaker JFP2 Important On the connectors coming from the case pins marked by small triangles are positive wires Please use the diagrams above and the...

Page 35: ...0 7 G r o u n d 6 U S B 3 _ T X _ C _ D P 2 0 N o P i n 1 9 P o w e r 1 8 U S B 3 _ R X _ D N 1 7 U S B 3 _ R X _ D P 1 6 G r o u n d 1 5 U S B 3 _ T X _ C _ D N 1 4 U S B 3 _ T X _ C _ D P 1 3 G r o u n d 1 2 U S B 2 0 1 1 U S B 2 0 The MB layout in this figure is for reference only USB 3 0 Bracket optional Important Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible dam...

Page 36: ...layout in this figure is for reference only USB 2 0 Bracket optional Important Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable If the computer case is opened the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated The system will record this intrusion and a warning message w...

Page 37: ... N C 2 G r o u n d JTPM1 TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM Trusted Platform Module Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages The MB layout in this figure is for reference only 115V 1 0 N o P i n 1 4 G r o u n d 8 5 V P o w e r 1 2 G r o u n d 6 S e r i a l I R Q 4 3 3 V P o w e r 2 3 V S t a n d b y p o w e r 1 L P C C l o c k 3 L P C R e s e ...

Page 38: ... connect an optional parallel port bracket The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port EPP and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port ECP mode 1 0 G r o u n d 1 4 G r o u n d 8 L P T _ S L I N 1 2 G r o u n d 6 P I N I T 4 E R R 2 A F D 2 4 G r o u n d 2 2 G r o u n d 2 6 N o P i n 2 0 G r o u n d 1 8 G r o u n d 1 6 G r o u n d 1 R S T B 3 P R N D 0 5 P R N D 1 ...

Page 39: ... e d p i n 6 V C C 3 4 C o n t r o l p i n 2 C o n t r o l p i n 1 5 V S B 3 C o n t r o l p i n 5 C o n t r o l p i n 7 C o n t r o l p i n 9 G r o u n d 1 1 R e s e r v e d p i n 1 3 G r o u n d JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optional This connector is used to connect an optional front panel for controling the OC Genie and some additional functions Please refer to its user guide for more d...

Page 40: ...the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is turned on If you want to clear the system configuration set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM Keep Data Clear Data 1 1 Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off Afterwards open the jumper Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the mainboard ...

Page 41: ...onitor CPU temperature select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name DRAM capacity the OS version and the BIOS version Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends By connecting to the Internet within CLICK BIOS II users can browse webpages check mail and use Live Update in your system Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ...

Page 42: ...The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance Therefore the description may be slightly differ ent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only Overview After entering CLICK BIOS II the following screen is displayed BIOS menu selection Temperature monitor System information Boot device priority bar Menu display ...

Page 43: ...sed to keep unauthorized people from mak ing any changes to the settings You can use these security features to protect your system Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority Boot menu This button is used to open a boot menu Click the item to boot the system from the device instantly Mode selection This feature allows you to load presets of energy saving or ...

Page 44: ...Enter Memory Z F6 Load optimized defaults F8 OC Profile Load From USB drive F9 OC Profile Save to USB drive F10 Save Change and Reset F12 Save a screenshot to a FAT FAT32 USB drive Sub Menu If you find a point symbol to the left of certain fields that means a sub menu can be launched for additional op tions You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the field and press Enter or double click ...

Page 45: ...1 can be keyed by numeric function keys year The year can be adjusted by users System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want usually the current time The time format is hour minute second SATA Port1 6 Shows devices connected to specific SATA ports Important If your device is not displayed turn off computer and re check SATA cable and power cable connections to the device System ...

Page 46: ... during the sleep suspend mode Dual The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep suspend state Blinking The power LED blinks to indicate the sleep suspend state Integrated Peripherals Press Enter to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller This item allows you to enable disable the onboard LAN controller LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onb...

Page 47: ...o memory IGD Multi Monitor Enables both integrated and discrete graphics at the same time When disabled it will default to Initiated Graphics Adapter selection Intel R Rapid Start Technology Press Enter to enter the sub menu Intel R Rapid Start Technology This item is used to enable disable the Intel Rapid Start technology USB Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub menu USB Controller This ite...

Page 48: ...nents such as CPU temperature system temperature and the few fans speeds Intel R Smart Connect Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub menu Intel R Smart Connect Technology This feature can update applications ex email and social networks by periodically waking your system from sleep mode And you do not have to wait for the applications to update when you wake up the system This item is used to...

Page 49: ...ving modes through any event on PCI PCIe device Resume From S3 by USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 Sus pend to RAM sleep state Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Mouse Keyboard These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power sav ing modes when input signal of the PS 2 mouse keyboard is detected Boot Full Screen Logo Display...

Page 50: ...he system Save Changes This item is used to save changes Discard Changes This item is used to abandon all changes Restore Defaults This item is used to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor Boot Override The installed storage devices will appear on this menu you can select one of them be a boot device Built in EFI Shell Use this item to enter the EFI Shell ...

Page 51: ... Memory speed Read only CPU Base Frequency 10KHz Allows you to set the CPU Base clock in 10KHz increments You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed Adjust CPU Ratio Controls the multiplier that is used to determine internal clock speed of the processor This feature can only be changed if the processor supports this func...

Page 52: ... item is used to select whether OC Genie parameters are customized by user Setting to Default OC Genie will use default OC related parameters to overclock the system Selecting Customize allows you to configure the following related My OC Genie option sub menu manually for OC Genie My OC Genie option Press Enter to enter the sub menu My OC Genie GT Overclocking This item allows you to enable disabl...

Page 53: ...ol umn address strobe The less clock cycles the faster the DRAM performance tRP Controls number of cycles for RAS row address strobe to be allowed to pre charge If insufficient time is allowed for RAS to accumulate before DRAM refresh the DRAM may fail to retain data This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system tRAS Determines the time RAS row address strobe takes to rea...

Page 54: ...If you do not have any EMI problem leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance But if you are plagued by EMI select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction The greater the Spread Spectrum value is the greater the EMI is reduced and the system will become less stable For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value please consult your local EMI regulation Remember t...

Page 55: ... Z Press Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu highlights all the settings and timings of your DIMMs This information will vary by model and is read only You can also access this information at any time by pressing F5 Press Enter to enter the sub menu DIMM1 4 Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub menu The sub menu displays the informations of installed memory CPU Features Press Enter to ente...

Page 56: ...cts when the system is idle and lowers power consumption accordingly Package C State limit This field allows you to select a C state mode Long duration power limit W This field allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the long duration Long duration maintained s This field allows you to adjust the maintaining time for long duration power limit Short duration power limit W This field allows you...

Page 57: ... will not support RTC wake up event functions C1E Support To enable this item to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state C1E Intel C State C state is a power management state that detects when the system is idle and lowers power consumption accordingly Package C State limit This field allows you to select a C state mode CPU Core Voltage CPU I O Vo...

Page 58: ...OWSER to access the Internet e mail and instant messaging Installing Winki To install Winki follow the steps below Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive The setup screen will automatically appear Click Driver tab Click OTHERS button Select Winki to start installing When finished restart your computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 59: ...or HDD with single partition only the requirements for HDD Backup are An additional partition from another HDD ex USB HDD for HDD Backup to back up restore image to from it Executing Winki stored in USB flash drive MSI Driver Disc by pressing F11 to choose boot device during POST Live Update This tool can detect and update your BIOS online so that you won t need to spend time searching manually Im...

Page 60: ...em allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB Storage FAT 32 format only drive And the system will boot from selected BIOS file Save BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB Storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data Note it only supports FAT 32 file system drive Select one file to update BIOS This item allows you to select a particular BIOS file from the...

Page 61: ...e button on the BIOS UTILITIES menu The Winki must be installed 1 Setup the connection by click the setting button if necessary Click the next button Live Update will automatically detect the version of BIOS and download the ap propriate file 2 3 4 Click the confirm button to update the BIOS 5 Important Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash Incorrect BIOS flashing can cause the m...

Page 62: ... previous set password from CMOS memory You will be prompted to confirm the password You may also press Esc to abort the selection To clear a set password press Enter when you are prompted to enter a new pass word A message will confirm the password is being disabled Once the password is disabled you can enter the setup and OS without authorization U Key Enable or disable USB driver device as key ...

Page 63: ...d Platform Module to the system Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub menu Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if opened To clear the warning logs set the field to Reset The setting of the field will return to Enabled later ...

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Page 65: ...es 8 channel DAC To achieve the 8 channel sound effect the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel The section will tell you how to install driver and use the soft ware Appendix A Realtek Audio ...

Page 66: ...tly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems Insert the application DVD into the DVD ROM drive The setup screen will automati cally appear Click Driver tab Click AUDIO button 1 2 3 Click here Select Realtek HD Audio Drivers to start installing the drivers Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Follow the on screen instructions to install drivers C...

Page 67: ...u may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly 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 Realtek HD Audio Manager panel Device Selection Volume Adjustment Application Enhancement Jack status panel ...

Page 68: ...the bar Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device Jack status panel This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your com puter Auto popup dialog When the device is plugged into the jack a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected As you ...

Page 69: ...This appendix will assist users in configuring and en abling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms Appendix B Intel RAID ...

Page 70: ... level and also stripe error correction informa tion This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space...

Page 71: ...A RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM During the Power On Self Test POST the following message will appear for a few seconds Important The Device Model Serial and Size in the following example might be different from your system RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXXXXXX...

Page 72: ...ATE VOLUME MENU HELP Name RAID 1 Mirrors data redundancy Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Volume0 RAID1 Mirror Select Disks N A XXX X GB N A Create Volume MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options 6 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXX ...

Page 73: ...le according to the selected RAID level Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks 3 4 5 CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Name The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER S...

Page 74: ...ID1 Mirror Select Disks N A XXX X GB N A Create Volume WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N DISK VOLUME INFORMATION 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options 6 Exit RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID1 Mirror N A XXX XGB Normal Yes Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 X...

Page 75: ...RAID volume for deletion Then press Delete key to delete the selected RAID volume The following screen appears DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID1 Mirror 2 XXX XGB Normal Yes ALL DATA...

Page 76: ...tures and revert it to a non RAID disk RESET RAID DATA WARNING Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost This does not apply to Recovery volumes Select the disks that should be reset Previous Next SPACE Selects ENTER Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 1 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk MAIN MENU Us...

Page 77: ...les recovery disk if available and disables master disk Enable Only Master Disk enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On Request select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On Request after you en able Only Recovery D...

Page 78: ... Specify Additional Device You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the Intel RAID driver into the A drive Note For Windows XP you can use the USB floppy drive only For Windows 7 you can use CD DVD USB drive 1 2 3 For Windows 7 During the Operating system installation after selecting the location to install Windows 7 click on Load Driver button to install a third party SCSI or RAI...

Page 79: ...lick on Intel RAID Drivers The drivers will be automatically installed Confirming Windows Driver Installation From Windows open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon Choose the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager tab Click the in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type The driver Intel R SATA RAID Controller should appear 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 80: ...ation disk for rebuilding and then press ENTER 4 RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID 1 Mirror N A XXX XGB Degraded Yes Physical Disks Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk 0 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk 0 Press CTRL I to enter Configuration Utility DISK VOLUME INFORMATION 4 Recovery V...

Page 81: ...prompted to rebuild the RAID volume click Yes The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched Right click the new hard drive and select Rebuild to this Disk The Rebuild Wizard will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive 5 6 7 ...

Page 82: ...logy can only work with RAID mode Even though there is only one hard drive you must set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS The OS must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order to use the SSD caching Follow these steps to enable system acceleration If Windows has been installed in RAID mode skip to the step 5 Reboot and enter the BIOS steup Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS Install Intel RAID contro...

Page 83: ...0 11 Click here Click Enable acceleration under Accelerate 12 Select the acceleration options Click OK and reboot the system The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View Important You can click More help on this page or More help of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information 13 14 ...

Page 84: ...ELP Name Press s to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk Volume Press r to remove the Disk Volume Acceleration WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION Select ESC Previous Menu Type Capacity Status DISK PORT 0 Non RAID Disk 153 4GB Mode Maximized No Sync Press S to synchronize data 3 ACCELERATION OPTIONS Name Type Capacity S...

Page 85: ...This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with IDE or AHCI mode Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes ...

Page 86: ...orted to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system please change the BIOS item as below Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS Go to SETTINGS Integrated Peripherals SATA Mode 1 2 Set this item to IDE mode Go to SETTINGS Save Exit Save changes and reboot Install the Windows XP operating system 3 4 5 ...

Page 87: ...wnload the driver from http download3 msi com files downloads dvr_exe intel7x_rst_floppy_mb zip Installing the Windows XP Operating System Please follow the below steps Access BIOS set SATA Mode to AHCI mode save exit and reboot Ensure the USB Floppy Disk Drive is connected to the computer Install Windows XP When Windows Setup screen appears a message Press F6 if you need to install a third party ...

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Page 89: ... Intel SBA provides an out of the box hardware based security and produc tivity suite designed for the small business user Intel SBA includes a customizable user interface and several bundled Intel applications Appendix D Intel SBA ...

Page 90: ...e PC Health Center task cannot be enabled This means that the end user cannot use PC Health Center to manage Windows Update To prevent this make sure that you do NOT select the Never check for updates option when installing the Windows operating system Windows Task Scheduler Some PC Health Center tasks are applications that can also be used directly from the operating system and scheduled via the ...

Page 91: ...ppear Click OTHERS tab Select Intel SBA to start installing Follow the on screen instructions to install Software Configuration After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete the Intel SBA service is started The desktop system tray and programs menu include shortcuts to the GUI of Intel SBA Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Intel SBA control panel...

Page 92: ...n menu of the GUI Fill out the form to create the new password and click Save You will be asked to enter the password when you want to start using Intel SBA Important Upon completion of the password settings please keep your password secure Please remember your answers to the security questions Help Button There is a help button on the top right If you need to know detailed introductions Just clic...

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