890FXA-GD70 series MS-7640 (v1.
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MS-7640 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-7640 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 890FXA-GD70 Series (MS7640 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The 890FXA-GD70 Series mainboards are based on AMD® RD890 & SB850 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II X6/ X4/ X3/ X2, AthlonTM II X4/ X3/ X2 and SempronTM processor, the 890FXA-GD70 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® PhenomTM II X6/ X4/ X3/ X2, AthlonTM II X4/ X3/ X2 and SempronTM 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-7640 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 - 5 USB 2.0 ports - 2 USB 3.0 ports - 1 eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo port - 2 LAN ports - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout 890FXA-GD70 Series (MS-7640 v1.
MS-7640 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Standard Cable for IDE Devices CrossFireX Video Link cable Back IO Shield User’s Guide Chapter 1 MSI mainboard * 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 JPWR2, p.2-9 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-4 JCI1, p.2-13 CPUFAN, p.2-14 SYSFAN3, p.2-14 DDR3, p.2-7 JSMB1, p.2-17 Back Panel, p.2-10 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 JPWR1, p.2-9 PCIE, p.2-22 IDE1, p.2-12 SATA, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-25 JFP1/ JFP2, p.2-15 JTPM1, p.2-18 SYSFAN4, p.2-14 JAUD1, p.2-14 POWER, p.2-20 JSP1, p.2-15 J1394_1/2, p.2-17 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 RESET, p.2-20 JCOM1, p.2-16 OC Dial Knob, p.2-21 JBAT1, p.2-19 OC Dial button, p.2-21 GreenPower, p.
MS-7640 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. 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-7640 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-7640 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 Back Panel LAN Coaxial S/PDIF-Out Mouse LAN USB 2.0 Port Line-In RS-Out Clear CMOS Button Line-Out CS-Out Mic Keyboard Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port USB 2.0 Port SS-Out 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.
MS-7640 ▶ 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 ▶ eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port The eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive or USB 2.0 device. ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.
Hardware Setup Connectors IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.
MS-7640 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~7 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. SATA7 (3Gb/s) supported by JMB363 SATA1~6 (6Gb/s) supported by SB850 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA7 SATA5_6 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~4 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-7640 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 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. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
MS-7640 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 / J1394_2 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. 1394 Bracket (optional) GreenPower Genie Connector: JSMB1 (optional) This connector connects to GreenPower Genie (optional). in a P D o B .N M 4 .S 2 ta d c n o u Cl ro B .G 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-7640 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: POWER 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: RESET This button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.
MS-7640 OC Dial Function: OC Dial button & OC Dial knob The button and the knob are used to adjust the FSB. Chapter 2 OC Dial button OC Dial knob You can use them to change FSB clock at any time under the operating system. This method does not need to install software or reboot. Please follow the steps below to increase or decrease the FSB clock. 1. Press the OC Dial button to start adjustment. The OC Dial LED will light to indicate current operation. 2.
Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express 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-7640 ATI CrossFireXTM (Multi-GPU) Technology 2. With two cards installed, an CrossFireXTM Video Link cable is required to connect the golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards (refer to the picture below). Please note that although you have installed two or more graphics cards, only the video outputs on the graphics card installed in PCI_E1 will work. Hence, you only need to connect a monitor to this graphics card.
Hardware Setup 3. When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, reboot the system. After entering the O.S., click the “CatalystTM Control Center” icon on the desktop. There is a setting in the CatalystTM Control Center that needs to be enabled for CrossFireXTM to operate. The following aspect appears in CatalystTM Control Center: Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu.
MS-7640 Please refer to the table below to install the graphics cards for CrossFireXTM mode.
Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators CPU Phase LEDs NB Phase LED SOCKET AM3 DDR Phase LEDs SB Phase LEDs Power LED Debug LED panel Reset LED HDD LED OC Dial LED Green Power LED Green Power RESET CPU Phase LED panel These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off CPU is in 1 phase power mode. CPU is in 2 phase power mode. CPU is in 3 phase power mode. CPU is in 4 phase power mode.
MS-7640 SB Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current SB power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off SB is in 2 phase power mode. DDR Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current DDR power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off DDR is in 1 phase power mode. DDR is in 2 phase power mode. Power LED Every time you press the power button and it is functional, the power LED will blink once.
Hardware Setup Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug LED message. Post Status D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS. 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable “wCMOSFlags”.
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-7640 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 Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Chapter 3 <↑> Getting H
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-7640 ▶ 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-7640 ▶ IDE Primary Master/ Slave & SATA1~7 & E-SATA Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Chapter 3 ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will show the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. Important IDE Primary Master/ Slave, SATA 1~7 & E-SATA are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the IDE/ SATA/ E-SATA connectors on the mainboard. ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
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-7640 ▶ 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. ▶ Onboard 2nd LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard 2nd LAN controller.
MS-7640 ▶ On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 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.
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-7640 ▶ EuP 2013 This Item is Designed for Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy Related Products (ErP). To Reduce Power Consumption when System off or Standby Mode. Note: When “Enabled” EuP 2013 Setting, System Don’t Support RTC Wake Up Event function. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events.
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-7640 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. ▶ DDR Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the DDR power phase according to the loading of DDR 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. ▶ Change User Password This item is used to set the user password.
MS-7640 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 . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup/ System. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.
BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
MS-7640 ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / CPU-NB Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU, Memory and CPU-NB speed. Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. Chapter 3 ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ 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. Important To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: • Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu.
MS-7640 ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU-NB ratio. ▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU NB frequency. Read-only. 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.
BIOS Setup ▶ OC Dial Step This item is used to set value of each step when you rotate the OC dial knob. ▶ OC Dial Reset Select [Reset] if you need to reset the OC Dial Value. ▶ OC Dial Value This item indicates the overclocking value by OC dial function. When you rotate the OC dial knob, this value will change. ▶ OC Dial Adjusted FSB Clock (MHz) It shows the adjusted FSB clock by OC Dial function (FSB Clock +OC Dial Value). Read-only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7640 ▶ Power Down Enable This is a memory power-saving technology. When the system does not access memory over a period of time, it will automatically reduce the memory power supply. ▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. ▶ FSB/DRAM Ratio This item allows you to select the ratio of FSB/ DRAM. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted Memory frequency. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB Voltage (V)/ CPU PLL Voltage (V)/ CPU DDR-PHY Voltage (V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ DDR Vref Voltage (V)/ DDR VTT Voltage (V)/ NB Voltage (V)/ NB PCI-E Voltage (V)/ HT Link Voltage (V)/ SB Voltage (V) These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset. ▶ Spread Spectrum When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
MS-7640 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-7640 ▶ 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 [5,7] will allow system to reboot 5/ 7 times with the overclocking configuration. If the overclocking was failed every time, the system will restore the defaults.
MS-7640 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. 3-29 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-7640 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-7640 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. SB850 SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity). 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-7640 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-7640 ■ 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-7640 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-7640 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.
