870A Fuzion Power Edition series MS-7660 (v1.
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MS-7660 Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
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MS-7660 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-3 Hardware Default Setting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-5 Appendix B AMD RAID ����������������������������������������
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 870A Fuzion Power Edition Series (MS-7660 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The 870A Fuzion Power Edition Series mainboards are based on AMD® RX780 & SB850/ SB810 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II, AthlonTM II and SempronTM processor, the 870A Fuzion Power Edition Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® PhenomTM II series, AthlonTM II series and SempronTM series processor in the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.
MS-7660 Connectors Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 Clear CMOS button - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 USB 3.0 port - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.0 connectors - 1 USB 3.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom:keyboard CLR_CMOS CPUFAN JPWR2 Top: Coaxial S/PDIF Buttom: Optical S/PDIF USB 2.0 ports SOCKET AM3 JPWR1 Top:1394 Bottom: USB 2.0 ports T: Line-I n M: Line-O ut B: Mic T:RS-Ou t M:CS-Ou t B:SS-O ut DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 USB3.0 port SYSFAN3 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB 2.0 ports USB5 SYSFAN1 USB3.
MS-7660 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) User’s Guide Chapter 1 MSI mainboard Back IO Shield * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address http://www.msi.com/index.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide JPWR3, p.2-10 JPWR2, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-4 SYSFAN2/1, p.2-14 DDR3, p.2-7 CPUFAN, p.2-14 Back Panel, p.2-11 SYSFAN3, p.2-14 JPWR1, p.2-9 JTPM1, p.2-18 USB5, p.2-16 PCIE, p.2-22 JFP1/ JFP2, p.2-15 JCI1, p.2-13 SATA, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-23 JCD1, p.2-16 Green Power POWER1, p.2-20 RESET1, p.2-20 JAUD1, p.2-14 GREEN1, p.2-20 JSP1, p.2-15 J1394_1, p.2-17 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 OC Genie, p.2-21 JBAT1, p.2-19 JCOM1, p.
MS-7660 Screw Holes When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below. Chapter 2 The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis. Green Power RESET Screw holes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2 Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7660 CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard 2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture.
Hardware Setup 5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 6. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it. 7. Fasten down the lever. 8. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Important • Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
MS-7660 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.
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Hardware Setup ATX 6-pin Power Connector: JPWR3 This connector is used to provide power to the graphics card. Important • Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
MS-7660 Back Panel Coaxial S/PDIF-Out Mouse IEEE 1394 Port LAN Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic Keyboard Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port SS-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Hardware Setup ▶ IEEE 1394 Port The IEEE 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE 1394 devices. ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). Important If you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 port. ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
MS-7660 Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA5 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA6 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~3 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. d o n u /N ro 2V or .G 1 ns 1 + e . 2 .
MS-7660 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. P o w e r r r E D Buz zer .+ 8 . 6 + . 4 . 2 L JFP2 D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .Po sp n 5 Su rou . 3 .G 1 ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 .5 . 3 .
Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3/ USB5 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. USB 2.0 connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) USB 3.
MS-7660 IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE 1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. 1394 Bracket (optional) Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 .D R 6 DT N . 4 SI . 2 I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 . SO C D 3 .
Hardware Setup TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 3 in p 2 ta in a p 1 d ta pin 0 n e s & da ta pi m s & da ta a ra re s F d s & d C ad dre ss & P re s .L C d d s 3 P a d re 1 1.L C a dd et 1 .LP C a es k 9 .LP C R loc 7 .LP C C 5 .L P C 3 .LP 1 d n u nd r ro u n r e .G ro Pi we Q r ow 4 1 2 . G o P o IR w e y p 1 .N V ial o b 0 1 .5 er P nd 8 S 3V ta . 6 3.
MS-7660 Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-19 Chapter 2 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Hardware Setup Button The mainboard provides the following buttons for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of button. Power Button: POWER1 This button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the system. Reset Button: RESET1 This button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system. GreenPower Button: GREEN1 This button is used to switch LED function of system.
MS-7660 OC Genie Button: OC Genie Important • Please install the DDR3 1333 and up memory and equip better heat sink/ cooler with OC Genie function. • We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range and the damages or risks caused by the OC Genie overclocking behavior. • You can disable the OC Genie function in BIOS setup. And we suggest you to save the OC Genie configuration to overclocking profile in BIOS for future using. • The usage of OC Genie is at your own risk.
Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCIE x16 Slot PCIE x1 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
MS-7660 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators CPU NB Phase LEDs CPU Phase LEDs HDD LED GreenPower/ Reset/ Power LEDs Green Power RESET CPU-NB Phase LED panel These LEDs indicate the current CPU-NB power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off CPU-NB is in 1 phase power mode. 2-24 CPU-NB is in 2 phase power mode.
MS-7660 CPU Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off Chapter 2 CPU is in 2 phase power mode. CPU is in 4 phase power mode. CPU is in 6 phase power mode. CPU is in 8 phase power mode. Power LED Every time you press the power button and it is functional, the power LED will blink once. Reset LED Every time you press the reset button and it is functional, the reset LED will blink once.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
MS-7660 Control Keys Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Spec Information Memory-Z Information Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save
BIOS Setup The Main Menu ▶ Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ▶ H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase.
MS-7660 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. ▶ Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. [month] The month from Jan. through Dec.
MS-7660 ▶ SATA1~6 Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the information of installed SATA device. Chapter 3 Important SATA1~6 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard. ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd Boot Device This item allows you to set the first/ second boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device. ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.
MS-7660 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller This setting 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 onboard LAN.
MS-7660 ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select operation mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. 3-11 Chapter 3 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7660 ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Resume S3 By USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ Resume S3/S5 By PS/2 Keyboa / Mouse These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard/ mouse is detected.
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. ▶ CPU FAN This item is used to select the type of installed CPU FAN.
MS-7660 Green Power Chapter 3 ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ Motherboard LED Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password ▶ U-Key This item is used to enable/ disable USB driver device as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at This item is used to specify the USB driver device as a key. ▶ Change Supervisor Password This item is used to set the supervisor password. Important Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press .
MS-7660 Cell Menu Chapter 3 Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / CPU-NB Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU, Memory and CPU-NB speed. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu shows the technologies that the installed CPU supported. ▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ AMD Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption.
MS-7660 ▶ SVM Support This item is used to enable/ disable SVM. ▶ AMD Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). ▶ OC Stepping This item will be enabled after you set the overclocking frequency in the “Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)”. And the following items will appear.
BIOS Setup ▶ Unlock CPU Core This item is used to unlock the CPU core. Please refer to the procedures below for CPU core unlocked in BIOS setup. Enter “Cell Menu” and set “Unlock CPU Core” to [Enabled]. Set “Adjust CPU-NB Ratio” and “HT Link Speed” to [x8]. Save changes and exit the BIOS setup. System restart. Success Fail You will see the “X4” (quad core) or “X2” (dual core for Sempron series only) during POST. AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 Processor Clear CMOS data.
MS-7660 ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. Chapter 3 ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing. ▶ 1T/2T Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Select [1T] makes SDRAM signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting [2T] makes SDRAM signal controller run at 2T rate.
BIOS Setup ▶ HT Link Speed This item allows you to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link speed automatically. ▶ Adjusted HT Link Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).
MS-7660 M-Flash Chapter 3 == BIOS Update or Boot 2nd BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash function allows you to flash BIOS from USB drive/ storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). [Disabled] Disable M-Flash function. [BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly.
BIOS Setup Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. • Due to the special design of some graphics cards will cause dark screen during Mflash operation, and you may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process.
MS-7660 ▶ Load BIOS source File from When the M-Flash function as sets to [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. == Backup BIOS to USB Drive == The following fields are used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it to USB drive/ storage drive. ▶ Save File to Selected Device Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data.
BIOS Setup Overclocking Profile ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 These items are used to save the current settings to selected profile, and they are also used to load the settings from the selected profile. ▶ OC Retry Count When the overclocking is failed, setting this item to [3,5] will allow system to reboot 3/ 5 times with the overclocking configuration. If the overclocking was failed every time, the system will restore the defaults.
MS-7660 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 3-27 Chapter 3 The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows® For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.
MS-7660 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Realtek Audio ■ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. the “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ■ Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
MS-7660 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B AMD RAID The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. AMD SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity) (optional). RAID 0 greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently striping data across multiple drives. RAID 1 makes sure data is not lost if a drive fails as data is simultaneously written to two drives.
AMD RAID RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility... Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility. The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear.
MS-7660 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
AMD RAID LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. 2.
MS-7660 ■ Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. ■ Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. 4. A message will show, press [Ctrl + Y] to input a LD name as your desire or press any key to save default LD name. 5. Another message will show, press [Ctrl-Y] if you are sure to erase the MBR data of the disk. Or press any key to ignore this option. B-5 Appendix B 3.
AMD RAID 6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. • If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD with remaining capacity of the selected hard drives. 7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC key to the main screen. 8.
MS-7660 Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID) 1. Press “3” on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu. 2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID set. Appendix B 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it. Press “Ctrl+Y” to complete the deletion.
AMD RAID Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) 1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Windows Setup program starts. 2. Press F6 and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear. 3. Insert the floppy that contains the RAID driver, press the “S” key to select “Specify Additional Device”.
MS-7660 Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 4. The driver will be automatically installed. B-9 Appendix B 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver.
