A75MA-P35/ A55M-P35 series MS-7697 (v1.
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MS-7697 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com Safety Instructions ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MS-7697 Battery Information 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. For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
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Preface TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the A75MA-P35/ A55M-P35 Series (MS-7697 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on AMD® A75/ A55 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM1 processor, the A75MA-P35/ A55M-P35 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Drivers & Utilities Disc User Guide Backplate SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket S/PDIF Out Bracket eSATA Bracket V-Check Cable M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable SLI Cable eSATA Power Cable * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
MS-7697 Assembly Precautions Important A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly. 1-3 Chapter 1 ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■ Ensure that all components are securely connected.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® A8/A6/A4/E2-series processors for the FM1 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support) Chipset ■ AMD® A75/ A55 chipset Memory Support ■ 2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
MS-7697 Connectors & Buttons Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1x PS/2 keyboard port - 1x PS/2 mouse port - 4x USB 2.0 ports - 2x USB 3.0 ports (A75MA-P35) - 1x LAN port - 1x VGA port - 1x DVI-D port - 6x audio ports ■ On-Board - 2x USB 2.0 connectors - 1x USB 3.0 connector (A75MA-P35) - 1x S/PDIF-Out connector - 1x Front Panel Audio connector - 1x TPM Module connector - 1x Parallel connector - 1x Serial connector Slots ■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots ■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot ■ 1x PCI slot Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide JPWR2 JUSB_PW2 DIMM1~2 CPU SYSFAN2 CPUFAN JCI1 JCOM1 Back Panel JLPT1 JPWR1 JTPM1 PCI_E1 SYSFAN1 PCI_E2 SATA1~6 PCI_E3 PCI1 JFP1/JFP2 JAUD1 JBAT1 JSP1 1-6 JUSB3 JUSB_PW1 JUSB2/JUSB1
MS-7697 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Page FM1 APU Socket CPU 1-10 ATX 24-pin Power Connector JPWR1 1-14 ATX 4-pin Power Connector JPWR2 1-14 DDR3 Memory Slots DIMM1~2 1-15 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot PCI_E1 1-17 PCIe x1 Expansion Slots PCI_E2.3 1-17 PCI Expansion Slot PCI1 1-17 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors SATA1~6 1-19 CPU Fan Connector CPUFAN 1-20 System Fan Connector SYSFAN1~2 1-20 Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2 1-21 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1 1-21 USB 2.
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide VGA Port LAN Mouse Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic Keyboard USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Port SS-Out USB 3.0 Port (optional) ▶ Mouse/Keyboard A PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatible devices. ▶ USB 3.0 Port (optional) USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
MS-7697 ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. ▶ 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. ■ Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. ■ Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.
Getting Started CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to FM1 APU The surface of CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Gold arrow Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and mainboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect 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.
MS-7697 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.
Getting Started 1. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 2. 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 . 3. Fasten down the lever. 4. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
MS-7697 Mounting Screw Holes The I/O ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate. 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 for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
Getting Started Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the mainboard’s power connector. d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 .+ +5 V d 3 2 2. +5 s un d 2 . e o n d 1 2 0.R Gr rou un # 2 9. G ro ON d - n 1 8. 1 7.G PS ou 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.
MS-7697 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Getting Started Installing Memory Modules 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clips to the side. Vertically insert the memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot. 2. 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. 3.
MS-7697 Expansion Slots This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot Chapter 1 The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Getting Started Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this mainboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mainboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 1. Determine what type of expansion slot the video card will use.
MS-7697 Internal 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. Serial ATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Chapter 1 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
Getting Started Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the mainboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.
MS-7697 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, 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 JFP2 P o w e r 0 in P o 8. + . .N 6 . 4 + . 2 e ch w it o w 1 S P r L E D ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 . 5 .3 .+ 1 JFP1 Important • On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are positive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the mConnectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.
Getting Started USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors: JUSB1~2 This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others. 115V d C un + .N o 1 0 r B 11 .G 8 US B . S 6 .U C 4 VC . 2 in P nd o u + .N ro 0 9 .G SB 0B 7 U . S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 * The MB 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.
MS-7697 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. TPM module is optional Chapter 1 115V 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 .L C a d et 11 .LP C ad es k 9 .LP C R loc 7 .LP C C 5 .LP C 3 .LP 1 d n u d r ro un n r e .G ro Pi we Q r ow 4 1 2.G o Po IR we y p 1 0.N V ial o b 1 .5 er P nd 8 .
Getting Started 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 T .D N 4 SI . 2 I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 . SO C D 3 .D 1 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector: JUSB3 (optional) The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). 115V N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .
MS-7697 Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data 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. USB power Jumper: JUSB_PW1, JUSB_PW2 The USB ports on the rear IO panel are controled by JUSB_PW2. The JUSB1 and JUSB2 are controled by JUSB_PW1.
Chapter 2 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 Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu 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-7697 Control Keyboard Mouse <↑><↓> <←><→> Description Select Item Move the cursor Chapter 3 Select Screen Select Icon/ Field Click/ Doubleclick the left button Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the previous from a submenu Click the right button <+> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter MEMORY-Z Load optimized defaults Save Change and Reset Ex
BIOS Setup The Menu Bar ▶ Main Menu Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features, integrated peripherals, power management and PC health status. ▶ Overclocking Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
MS-7697 Main Menu Chapter 3 ▶ System Date 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. [date] The date from 1 to 31 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).
BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7697 ▶ Integrated Peripherals Press to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 ▶ Onboard LAN Controller1 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 onboard LAN. ▶ SATA Mode This item is used to specify a mode for SATA port. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.
BIOS Setup ▶ USB Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ USB Devices: This item shows the type of installed USB device. ▶ USB Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
MS-7697 ▶ Hardware Monitor Press to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 ▶ CPU FAN This item is used to select the CPU fan type. ▶ CPU Smart Fan Target The Smart Fan function controls the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. You can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. ▶ CPU/ MOS/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1~2 Speed, 3.
BIOS Setup ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Wake Up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS. ▶ Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.
MS-7697 Overclocking Chapter 3 ▶ Current CPU / NB / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU, NB and Memory speed. Read-only. ▶ Adjust Internal Core Clock This item is used to adjust the internal core clock. ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the processor supports this function.
BIOS Setup ▶ Adjust Turbo Core Ratio This item is used to adjust Turbo Core ratio. ▶ IGD Engine CLK This item is used to overclock the integrated graphics. ▶ DRAM Frequency This item is used to adjust the DRAM frequency. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the DRAM Frequency automatically. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect the DRAM timing. ▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7697 ▶ tRTP This item is used to adjust the time interval between a read and a precharge command. ▶ tWR Minimum time interval between end of write data burst and the start of a precharge command. Allows sense amplifiers to restore data to cells. ▶ tWTR Minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a columnread command. It allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifiers before read command starts.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the information of installed CPU. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ DIMM1~2 Memory SPD Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of installed memory. ▶ CPU Features Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7697 ▶ Core C6 State This item allows you to enable/ dsiable C6 state support. When the CPU enters C6 state, all cores will save architectural state and reduce core voltages to zero volts. Wake up the CPU from C6 state will take a lot longer.
BIOS Setup M-Flash ▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32 format only). ▶ Select one file to boot When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. And the system will boot from selected BIOS file.
MS-7697 Security Chapter 3 ▶ Administrator Password This item is used to set the administrator password. When a administrator password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter BIOS Setup. ▶ User Password This item is used to set the user password. When a user password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter the operating system.
BIOS Setup ▶ Make U-Key at When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you to specify the USB drive. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion This item 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.
MS-7697 Boot Chapter 3 ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. == Boot Option Priorities == ▶ 1st~9th Boot You can select the boot priorities in these Boot Option items. ▶ USB KEY Drive/ UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities ▶ Boot Option You can select the USB KEY Drive/ UEFI Boot priorities in these Boot Option items.
BIOS Setup Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup. ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Use this item to save changes and reset the system. ▶ Save Changes Use this item to save changes. ▶ Discard Changes Use this item to abandon all changes. ▶ Restore Defaults Use this item 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.
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-7697 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. Appendix A 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.
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-7697 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. The SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring) & RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) . 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-7697 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-7697 ■ 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-7697 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-7697 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.
