Preface H97M ECO B85M ECO Motherboard G52-78171X7
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the H97M ECO/ B85M ECO Series (MS-7817 v5.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. The H97M ECO/ B85M ECO Series motherboards are based on Intel® H97/ B85 chipset for maximum power saving. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1150 processor, the H97M ECO/ B85M ECO Series motherboards deliver a low power consumption and professional desktop platform solution.
Packing Contents Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield Chapter 1 SATA 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.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer.
■■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. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Motherboard Specifications CPU Support ■■H97M ECO -- Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® Processors for Socket LGA1150 ■■B85M ECO -- Supports 4th Generation Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors for Socket LGA1150 Chapter 1 Chipset ■■Intel® H97/ B85 Express Chipset Memory Support ■■4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB ■■Supports DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz ■■Dual channel memory architecture ■■Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Expans
■■1x PS/2 keyboard port ■■1x PS/2 mouse port ■■4x USB 2.0 ports ■■2x USB 3.0 ports ■■1x HDMI port ■■1x DVI-D port ■■1x VGA port ■■1x LAN (RJ45) port ■■3x audio jacks Internal Connectors ■■1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■■1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ■■6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (for H97M ECO) ■■4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (for B85M ECO) ■■2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■■1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.
Software ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- Live Update 6 -- Smart Utilities -- Super Charger -- Fast Boot -- ECO Center Pro ■■7-ZIP ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■Norton Internet Security Solution ■■Small Business Advantage Form Factor ■■Micro-ATX Form Factor ■■9.6 in. x 9.3 in. (24.4 cm x 23.5 cm) Chapter 1 For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
Connectors Quick Guide SYSFAN2 CPU Socket DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 CPUFAN1 JPWR2 ECO_SW1 Back Panel SYSFAN1 JPWR1 PCI_E1 JCI1 JBAT1 PCI_E2 SATA5_6 PCI_E3 JTPM1 JUSB3 PCI1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 JAUD1 JLPT1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JFP2 JFP1 1-7 Getting Started Chapter 1 JCOM1
Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Chapter 1 Back Panel 1-9 CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-11 CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-21 DIMM1~4 Memory Slots 1-15 ECO_SW1 ECO Button 1-26 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-26 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-25 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-25 JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1-22 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1-24 JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors 1-17 JTPM1 TPM Module Connec
Back Panel Quick Guide VGA PS/2 Mouse USB 2.0 LAN Line-In USB 3.0 Line-Out HDMI Mic PS/2 Keyboard USB 2.0 ▶▶PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Port PS/2® mouse/ keyboard DIN connector for 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. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). Important In order to use USB 3.
▶▶DVI-D Port The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the monitor’s manual for more information. Important This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Notch Chapter 1 Notch Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
CPU & Heatsink Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink. http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI Chapter 1 1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position. 2.
3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. 4. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the load lever. Chapter 1 CPU notches Alignment Key Retention knob 5. When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap.
7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 8. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan’s cable facing towards the fan connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard. CPU fan connector Chapter 1 9. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on the motherboard. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each fastener locks into position a click should be heard. 10.
Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. Chapter 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ 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.
Mounting Screw Holes Chapter 1 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. When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard 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 motherboard package.
Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors Chapter 1 These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX 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 motherboard’s power connector. d n u d ro un .G ro 1 .G 2 JPWR2 V 2 1 V .+ 2 3 .
Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Chapter 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCI1: PCI Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’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. Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot with butterfly lock. http://youtu.
Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connectors 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). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD. http://youtu.
CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard 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 motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.
JFP1, JFP2: System 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 optional M-Connector to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into the motherboard. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors. http://youtu.
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. d C un + .N o 1 0 r B 1 .G S B1 8 .U S C 6 U . 4 VC . 2 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). 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.
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. 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 d 8 M n . C 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 ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M IC 3 .M 1 Chapter 1 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket.
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Jumper & Button JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard 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 1 Chapter 1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide. You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code. Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS 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.
Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. 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. Important • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings.
Overview After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. Temperature monitor My Favorites Language System information Boot device priority bar Virtual ECO Button BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection ▶▶BIOS menu selection The following options are available: ■■ SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ■■ ECO - This menu is used to control the power consumption and specify the parameters of CPU and memories.
▶▶Virtual ECO Button Enables or disables the ECO function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. ▶▶Menu display This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured. ▶▶Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority. High priority Low priority ▶▶System information Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity and the BIOS version.
Adding BIOS item to Favorite 1~5 1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item. 2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then choose a favorite menu (Favorite 1~5) to add the BIOS item. Choose a favorite menu to add the BIOS item Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1~5 1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS item in the Favorite 1~5 menu. 2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then click "Delete" to delete the BIOS item.
Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations. Hot key Mouse <↑↓→← > Description Select Item .
Updating BIOS Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH ▶▶Before updating Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash disk. Important Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M-FLASH. ▶▶Updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update file into the computer. 2. Restart the system, and then press "Del" key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3.
SETTINGS System Status ▶▶System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The year can be adjusted by users. ▶▶System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is .
Advanced ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶PEGX - Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device.
▶▶Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When “Enabled”, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when “Network Stack” is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶▶SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices.
▶▶Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology lets the system resume from sleep mode quickly. This function is available when an SSD is installed. [Enabled] Enables Intel Rapid Start Technology. [Disabled] Disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. ▶▶Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Enables or disables to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item will appear when “Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology” is enabled.
▶▶LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD. This item appears when a installed CPU supports this function and "Intel C-State" is enabled. [Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed. [Disabled] Disables this feature. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶USB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller.
▶▶Device Mode [Printer Mode] Selects an operating mode for parallel port. [Printer Mode] Printer port mode [SPP] Standard Parallel Port mode [EPP-1.9/ 1.7 + SPP] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard Parallel Port mode. [ECP] Extended Capability Port mode [ECP + EPP-1.9/ 1.7] Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode. ▶▶Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance in sleep mode.
▶▶MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of “Fast Boot”. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following "Fast Boot" will be disabled and fixed. [Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot. ▶▶Fast Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables the Windows 8/ 8.1 fast boot feature. This item will only be available when "MSI Fast Boot" is disabled.
▶▶Wake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, and use these items to set the wake up events. [OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS. ▶▶Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time.
Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. ▶▶Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at booting. ▶▶GO2BIOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
Important When selecting the Administrator / 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. You may also press to abort the selection. To clear a set password, press when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled.
ECO ▶▶ECO [ECO] This item contains different selectable profiles based on your power saving scenario. [ECO] Default power saving mode for normal usage. The onboard PCI slot will be disabled. [Lounge] Light-weight power saving mode made for the home theater system to do long-term video/audio playback. [Server] Enhanced power saving mode for 24/7 datacenter/cloud system. The onboard PCI slot will be disabled.
▶▶CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only. ▶▶MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory.
▶▶Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher). [Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU performance. [Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher. ▶▶Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).
▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. ▶▶Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto] Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)". ▶▶Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. Chapter 3 ▶▶CPU Current limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode.
M-FLASH Important M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶▶BIOS Boot Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk. [Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard.
ECO PROFILE ▶▶ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Set Name for ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current ECO profile. ▶▶Save ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Saves the current ECO profile. ▶▶Load ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Loads the current ECO profile. ▶▶Clear ECO Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clears the current ECO profile. ▶▶ECO Profile Save to USB Saves ECO profile to the USB flash disk drive.
HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information Fan control field Setting Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. Chapter 3 ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Mode”. Please check the “Smart Fan Mode” to enable the Smart Fan Mode.
Appendix A ECO Center Pro ECO Center Pro is an motherboard components power control utility that reduces power consumption for maximum energy savings. After installing and activating ECO Center Pro, you will see ECO power, Power management and Hardware monitor tabs.
Requirement Appendix A ECO Center Pro supports following OS: ■■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit, Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit and Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit ECO Power Tab ECO power tab allows you to turn on/ off power of components on the motherboard. Mode Selection System Information Power Toggle Mode Selection There are three different modes based on your power saving scenario. ■■ ECO mode: Default power saving mode for normal usage. The onboard PCI slot will be disabled.
Power Toggle Default Button Reset the values to the default setting. Apply Button After selecting checkboxes on Power Toggle, you must click the “Apply” button to apply your changes. Save as a BIOS default setting If you want to save ECO power tab values as a BIOS default setting, check the Save as a BIOS default setting checkbox and then click Apply button. Power Management Tab The Power management tab allows you to configure BIOS-ECO settings.
Hardware Monitor Tab Appendix A The Hardware monitor tab shows voltage, temperature and fan speed status. You can also control fan speed on this tab. Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the “Smart Mode” and “Manual Mode” buttons on the top of the fan control panel. Control Mode Selection Current Temperature Fan Selection Hardware Monitor Fan Selection ■■ CPU/ System Fan - switch to CPU/ System fan control panl.
Appendix B Intel RAID (optional) This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Introduction The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1. Supports 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3.
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds. Important The “Device Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system. RAID Volumes None defined.
After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: [ [ MAIN MAIN MENU ] ] 1. 2. 3. 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options Delete RAID Volume 6. Exit Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None defined. Appendix B Physical Devices : Port Device Model 1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX 2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX [ ↑↓] - Select Serial # XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX [ESC] - Exit Size Type/Status (Vol ID) XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXX.
3. In the Disk field, press key and use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level. 4. Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the key to select and advance to the next field.
6. Go to the Create Volume field and press , the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press to continue. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.X GB N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. HELP [ Are you sure you want to create] this volume? (Y / N) : Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Sync : Appendix B Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
■■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID1(Mirror) Drives 2 Capacity XXX.
■■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 4. ] Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA 5. remove Exit its RAID structures Resetting RAID disk will VOLUME INFORMATION and revert [ it DISK to a / non-RAID disk. ] 1. 2.
■■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] 1. 2. Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk [ HELP ] [ ↑↓] - select [ESC] - Previous Menu Appendix B Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk. Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk.
Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. Missing Hard Drive Member 1. Make sure the system is powered off. 2. Reconnect the hard drive. 3.
5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. Appendix B 7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to accelerate the system performance. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Appendix B Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode.
9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application. 10. Click "Enable acceleration" under Accelerate tab. Click here Appendix B 11. Select the acceleration options. 12. Click OK and reboot the system. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View. Important You can click “More help on this page” or "More help" of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information.
RST Synchronization (optional) If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss. Follow these steps to sync manually. 1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press and keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM. 2.
Appendix C 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.
Prerequisites Appendix C ■■ Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS: ■■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit ■■ Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit ■■ Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit ■■ 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.
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 MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The installer will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in OS. 3. Click Drivers tab. 4. Select Intel SBA. 5. Click Install button to start installing. Software Configuration After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete, the Intel SBA service is started.
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. Appendix C 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.
