B75MA-G43 series MS-7798 (v2.
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MS-7798 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. http://www.msi.com/service/download 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.
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-7798 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.
MS-7798 ▍ Contents Copyright Notice �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Trademarks ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Safety Instructions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Sta
Preface UTILITIES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-20 SECURITY ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-22 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �������������������������
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the B75MA-G43 Series (MS-7798 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on Intel® B75 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, the B75MA-G43 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield eSATA Bracket SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket eSATA Power Cable M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The 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.
MS-7798 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 ■ Support 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors for LGA 1155 socket Chipset ■ Intel® B75 chipset - Supports Intel SBA Memory Support ■ 4x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1066/ 1333/ 1600* (22nm CPU required) DRAM (32GB Max.
MS-7798 - 1x Serial Port connector - 1x TPM Module connector Slots Chapter 1 ■ 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot - PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed - PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 speed ■ 2x PCI slot Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4 cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting Screw Holes ■ 8x mounting holes For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide SYSFAN2 CPUFAN DIMM3 CPU JPWR2 DIMM2 DIMM1 JUSB_PW2 DIMM4 SYSFAN1 Back Panel JPWR1 JUSB3 PCI_E1 PCI1 SATA1~2 PCI2 PCI_E2 SATA3~6 JBAT1 JCI1 JAUD1 JFP2 JCOM1 JLPT1 JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB_PW1 JUSB2 1-6 JFP1
MS-7798 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page 1-8 CPU LGA 1155 CPU Socket 1-10 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-23 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-27 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-30 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-26 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-28 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-24 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1-28 JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector 1-15 JPWR2 ATX 4-pin Power Connector 1-15 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1-27 JUSB_PW1~2 USB p
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide Mouse/Keyboard LAN VGA Port Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic USB 2.0 Port HDMI Port USB 3.0 Port SS-Out DVI-D Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard A combination 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 USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
MS-7798 Important This platform supports dual-display function by any two output ports (HDMI+DVI, DVI+VGA or VGA+HDMI). DVI+VGA VGA+HDMI ◯ ◯ ◯ Clone mode (Two monitors have the same screen) ◯ ◯ ◯ ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On(Steady) LAN link is established.
Getting Started CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU The surface of the LGA 1155 CPU has two alignment keys and a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for mainboard placement. The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and mainboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7798 CPU & Cooler Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the mainboard. 2. The loading plate should automatically lift up as the loading lever is pushed to the fully open position. Do not touch any of the CPU socket pins. 3. Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket.
Getting Started 5. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. Press the loading lever down and lock it under the retention tab. 6. 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. 7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. 8. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan connector and the hooks matching the holes on the mainboard.
MS-7798 9. 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. 10. Inspect the mainboard to ensure that the clip-ends have been properly locked in place. Chapter 1 Mainboard Hook 11. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Important • Do not touch the CPU socket pins.
Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for a mainboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the mainboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws.
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Getting Started 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 48x2=96 pin 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.
MS-7798 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. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot’s side clips. Notch Volt 1-17 Chapter 1 2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot.
Getting Started Expansion Slots This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 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.
MS-7798 PCI Interrupt Request Routing IRQ, or interrupt request lines, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt requests to the processor.
Getting Started AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology AMD CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform. By linking together two or more discrete GPUs, CrossFire™ can significant improve system graphics performance. It allows the ability to scale a system’s graphics power as needed, making it the most scalable gaming platform. This mainboard will automatically detect CrossFire™ technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed.
MS-7798 3. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video card package. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with your video card. 4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and choose the “Catalyst Control Center II”. Chapter 1 5. The CrossFire™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to operate.
Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connector This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA4 SATA2 (3Gb/s) SATA6 SATA3 SATA5 SATA1 (6Gb/s) SATA1 (6Gb/s, by Intel® B75) SATA2~6 (3Gb/s, by Intel® B75) Important • Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply.
MS-7798 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN d n u ro 2V or l .G 1 s o 1 .+ en tr 2 .S on 3 .C 4 SYSFAN1 d n u ro 2V or .G 1 s e 1 .+ en Us 2 .S o 3 .N 4 SYSFAN2 d n u ro 2V se .G 1 1 .+ o U 2 .N 3 Important • Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU cooling fans. • The CPUFAN connector supports Smart Fan Control with linear mode.
Getting Started JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the mConnectors and then plug the mConnectors into the mainboard. Spe ake r zer 2 .+ 8 .6 .+ 4 . Buz D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .
MS-7798 JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). Chapter 1 115V N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .N w 3 R _ _ 0 o B _ 2 .P S B3 nd X _C T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U Gr B3 _T 1 6. S B3 nd 1 .U S u .0 + o 5 1 4.U r B2 .0 1 3.G S B2 1 2.U S 1 1.U 1 N D _ DP N r X _ D e R X _ P w _ o B3 _R _C _D .P S 3 d X C 1 .U SB un T _ 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 0 5 US rou 2. 0 + . 6 G B 2.
Getting Started JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 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 B 07 .US B 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-7798 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Chapter 1 ct te e D e n o n h io P ct d e a e in et .H P D 0 o 1 .N IC 8 .M C nd 6 .N ou 4 Gr . 2 io n L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 .S a R 7 .He IC L 5 M IC . 3 .M 1 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
Getting Started JCOM1: Serial Port Connector 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 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket.
MS-7798 Jumper JUSB_PW1~2: USB power Jumper These jumpers are used to select USB ports powered by VCC5 or 5VSB. Set to 5VSB if you want them provide power in standby mode.
Getting Started JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the mainboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, 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. 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 .
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS II is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor 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.
BIOS Setup Entering Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, please key to enter CLICK BIOS II: Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter CLICK BIOS II, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button.
MS-7798 Boot device priority bar This bar shows the priority of the boot devices. The lighted icons indicate that the devices are available. High priority Low priority Click and draw the icon to left or right to specify the boot priority.
BIOS Setup Operation CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.
MS-7798 SETTINGS Chapter 2 System Status ▶ System Date This allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. 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. ▶ PCIE GEN3 This item is used to enable/ disable the PCIe generation 3 support. ▶ PCI Latency Timer 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. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7798 default settings, you will need to change this function back to AHCI to ensure proper functionality. ▶ SATA1~6 Hot Plug These items are used to enable/ disable the SATA ports hot plug support. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu.
BIOS Setup ▶ Serial (COM) Port0 This item allows you to enable/ disable the serial port. ▶ Serial (COM) Port0 Settings Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port This item allows you to enable/ disable the parallel port. ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Settings Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the parallel port. ▶ Device Mode Select a device mode for the parallel port.
MS-7798 ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup ▶ 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.
MS-7798 OC Chapter 2 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ My OC Genie This item is used to select whether OC Genie parameters are customized by user. Setting to [MSI] 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 to enter the sub-menu. ▶ My OC Genie GT Overclocking This item allows you to enable/ disable the overclocking of integrated graphics for My OC Genie function.
MS-7798 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 read from and write to memory cell. ▶ tRFC This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory cell. ▶ tWTR Determines minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-read command; allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifies before read command starts.
BIOS Setup ▶ Spread Spectrum This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating clock generator pulses. Important • 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.
MS-7798 also access this information at any time by pressing [F5]. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ DIMM1~4 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. ▶ Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum It is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems.
BIOS Setup ▶ 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 to adjust the TDP power limit for the short duration.
MS-7798 ECO Chapter 2 Important Once you click the “ECO” button in the pre-set area, some items in ECO menu will be fixed and un-adjustable. ▶ EuP 2013 Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is off or in standby mode. Note: When enabled, the system 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).
BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Click OTHERS button. 5.
MS-7798 Updating the BIOS with Live Update This section tells you how to update the BIOS by using the Live Update utility before entering Operating System. Live Update will update the BIOS automatically when connecting to the Internet. To update the BIOS with the Live Update utility: 1. Click Live Update button installed). on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Winki must be Chapter 2 2. Setup the connection by click the setting button 3. Click the next button if necessary. . 4.
BIOS Setup UTILITIES ▶ HDD Backup Hard disk storage backups and restoring is one of the most common and important tasks. Use this utility to create an image of your HDD partitions and re-load them when necessary. Important The HDD Backup can’t back up (/restore) image to (/from) a partition where itself was installed, so it’s strongly recommended to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for data). For HDD with single partition only, the requirements for HDD Backup are: 1.
MS-7798 ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup SECURITY ▶ Administrator Password Set the administrative password that will be required to enter the BIOS. ▶ User Password Set the user password that will be required to enter the operating system. Important When selecting the Administrative / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press . The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC that support 7.1 sound playback.
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 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-7798 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. double click the icon 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-7798 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B Intel SBA Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) provides an out-of-the-box hardware-based security and productivity suite designed for the small business user. Intel SBA includes a customizable user interface and several bundled Intel applications.
Intel SBA Prerequisites ■ Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS: ■ Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and 32-bit ■ Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit ■ Required User Permissions You must run the installer and the customization wizard with a user that has local administrator permissions on the computer. ■ Windows Update Settings In certain conditions, the Windows Update task in the PC Health Center application is disabled and cannot be enabled.
MS-7798 Installing Intel SBA This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA. ■ To install Intel SBA: 1. Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges. 2. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click OTHERS tab. 4. Select Intel SBA to start installing. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Software Configuration After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete, the Intel SBA service is started.
Intel SBA Password settings By default, the system is in an unconfigured state. Before the hardware capabilities can be used by Intel SBA software, the system must be configured. This is done in the Settings > Password Settings tab in the main 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.
Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with IDE or AHCI mode.
Install Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode You will fail and encounter a blue screen while installing Windows XP, because it is not natively supported 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. 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS. 2. Go to SETTINGS → Integrated Peripherals → SATA Mode. 3. Set this item to IDE mode. 4. Go to SETTINGS → Save & Exit → Save changes and reboot.
MS-7798 Installing Windows XP with AHCI Mode If you prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for Windows XP in advanced. Creating a Intel AHCI Driver Disc Please follow the instruction below to make an “Intel® AHCI Driver” for yourself. ■ Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. ■ Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. ■ Copy all the contents from \\Storage\Intel\PCH 7\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted floppy diskette.
