Big Bang-XPower II series MS-7737 (v1.
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MS-7737 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-7737 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 Big Bang-XPower II Series (MS-7737 v1.X) XL-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on Intel® X79 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA2011 processor, the Big Bang-XPower II 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 eSATA Power Cable eSATA Bracket M-Connector USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable CrossFire Cable SLI Cable MSI MultiConnect Panel * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
MS-7737 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 ■ Intel® processors for the LGA2011 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support) Chipset ■ Intel® X79 chipset Memory Support ■ 8x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (128GB Max) ■ Supports Quad-Channel mode (*OC = OverClocking, for more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
MS-7737 Connectors & Buttons Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port - 1x Clear CMOS button - 1x Coaxial S/PDIF-out port - 1x Optical S/PDIF-out port - 1x IEEE 1394 port - 6x USB 2.0 ports - 4x USB 3.0 ports - 2x LAN ports - 6x audio ports ■ On-Board - 2x USB 2.0 connectors - 1x USB 3.
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide JPWR3 CPUFAN1 DIMM1~4 JPWR2 SYSFAN3 JCOLD1 DIMM7~8 CPU POWER1 SYSFAN1 Back Panel JTURBO1 JPWR1 JBAT1 SYSFAN4 FV1 PCI_E1 MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH SATA1/ 2 PCI_E2 SATA3/ 4 PCI_E3 SATA5/ 6 SATA7/ 8 PCI_E4 SYSFAN5 PCI_E5 SATA9/ 10 JUSB3 PCI_E6 PCI_E7 JPWR4 JCOLD2 JFP1 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 JCI1 JAUD1 J1394_1 JDLED3 PCI-E CeaseFire 1-6 RESET1 Direct OC JFP2 OC1 SYSFAN2 JUSB1 JUSB2 BIOS1
MS-7737 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page 1-8 BIOS1 Multi BIOS Button 1-36 CPU LGA2011 CPU Socket 1-11 CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~5 Fan Power Connectors 1-27 DIMM1~8 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-16 FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector 1-33 J1394_1 IEEE1394 Expansion Connector 1-30 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-28 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-37 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-31 JCOLD1, JCOLD2 Low Temperature Booting Jumpers 1-37 JDLED3 Voice G
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide Mouse/Keyboard Coaxial S/PDIF-Out IEEE 1394 Port LAN Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic USB 2.0 Port Optical S/PDIF-Out Clear CMOS Button USB 2.0 Port SS-Out USB 3.0 Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard A combination PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data.
MS-7737 ▶ 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 ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). Yellow Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On(Steady) LAN link is established. On(flashing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the network.
Getting Started CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to the LGA2011 CPU The surface of the LGA2011 CPU has four 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-7737 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. Open active lever. Hinge lever Active lever Interlock 3. Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever. 4.
Getting Started 5. Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct fit. 6. Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap. Alignment Key 7. Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket. 8. Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.
MS-7737 9. 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. 10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Thermal paste Chapter 1 CPUFAN1 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 11. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket. 12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds). 13.
Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an 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 DIMM1 DIMM2 1 2 3 4 ON DIP DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Up to Quad-Channel mode This mainboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide a single channel. The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four data bus channels simultaneously to enhance system performance.
MS-7737 Installing Memory Modules 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clip 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 clip. Notch Volt 1-17 Chapter 1 2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot.
Getting Started Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule Dual-Channel mode Installed DIMMs (2 memory modules) DIMM1, DIMM3 or DIMM1, DIMM5 or DIMM1, DIMM7 Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 or or Triple-Channel mode Installed DIMMs (3 memory modules) DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5 or DIMM1, DIMM5, DIMM7 or DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM7 Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM
MS-7737 Quad-Channel mode Installed DIMMs (4 memory modules) Installed DIMMs (8 memory modules) DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM5, DIMM6, DIMM7, DIMM8 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Chapter 1 DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5, DIMM7 Diagram DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Important To ensure system stability for multi-channel mode (Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode), memory modules must be of the same type, number and density.
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 x16 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet.
MS-7737 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. 1. Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the mainboard.
Getting Started AMD CrossFireX™ (Multi-GPU) Technology AMD CrossFireX™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform. By linking together two or more discrete GPUs, CrossFireX™ 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 CrossFireX™ technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed.
MS-7737 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”. Chapter 1 5. The CrossFireX™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFireX™ mode to operate.
Getting Started NVIDIA® SLI Technology NVIDIA’s SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two or more GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve significant graphics performance gains. To utilize this technology, the GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Video Link. If you intend to use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below to properly set up SLI mode. The instructions below are meant for a two video card SLI configuration. 1.
MS-7737 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 “NVIDIA Control Panel”. Chapter 1 5. Enter the NVIDIA Control Panel. Choose the “Maximize 3D Performance” setting to enable SLI mode. The configuration screen is shown below. Depending on your operating system, the screen may look different.
Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~10: 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). ON DIP 1 2 3 4 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
MS-7737 CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~5: Fan Power Connectors d n u ro 2V or l .G 1 s o 1 .+ en tr 2 .S on 3 .C 4 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 Important • Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU cooling fans. • These connectors support Smart fan control. The Control Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to temperature.
Getting Started JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 2 .+ 8 . 6 .+ 4 . 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. r ake Spe zer Buz D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .
MS-7737 JUSB1, JUSB2: 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 Chapter 1 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 07 U B . S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.
Getting Started 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). 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 .U r B2 .0 4 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 B n T _ . 2 .US rou 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 0 5 US rou 2. 0 + . 6 .G SB 2.
MS-7737 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. Chapter 1 d n u RU ro T .G IN 2 .
Getting Started JTURBO1: MultiConnect Panel Connector (optional) This connector is used to connect an optional front panel for controling the OC Genie and some additional functions. Please refer to its user guide for more details and usages. in lP o tr n O o RB .C 2 .TU 1 in P O o RB .N 4 .
MS-7737 FV1: Voltage Checkpoints Connector These voltage checkpoint are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. To check the voltage, please use the included voltage checkpoint cables included in the mainboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
Getting Started Buttons The mainboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons. OC Genie: OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically overclock the system. Press this button once while the system is off to enable OC Genie. The button will lock remain depressed until it is pushed again to disable OC Genie.
MS-7737 POWER1: Power Button This button is use to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system. Chapter 1 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 RESET1: Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system. ON DIP 1 2 3 4 Plus, Minus: Base Clock Control Buttons These buttons are used to increase or decrease the Base clock frequency.
Getting Started BIOS1: Multi BIOS Button This button can force the system to boot from BIOS C. BIOS C is a replacable chip that allows you to change the BIOS chip. If you don't want to boot from the BIOS A or B, press the button, the system will boot from the BIOS C.
MS-7737 Jumpers JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data ON DIP 1 2 3 4 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. JCOLD1, JCOLD2: Low Temperature Booting Jumpers These jumpers are used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low temperature.
Getting Started Switch MULTI BIOS SWITCH: Multi BIOS Switch This mainboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. In addition, these two BIOS ROMs do not have the Auto Recovery feature, you need to maintain or update the BIOS version by yourself. ON DIP 1 2 3 4 BIOS recovery using the M-flash utility: 1. Ensure that the system is switched off. 2.
MS-7737 PCI-E CeaseFire Switch The PCI-E CeaseFire switch can help you conveniently and directly control the installed graphics cards without removing the physical graphics cards. 1 2 3 4 ON DIP PCI_E1 PCI_E3 Chapter 1 ON Enable the PCIE slot Disable the PCIE slot PCI_E5 PCI_E7 1 2 3 4 Important Avoid using the switchs while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
Getting Started LED Status Indicators DrMOS_ALARM CPU_PHASE CPU_SA_PHASE CHD_DIMM_WARNING DDR_PHASE DDR_PHASE CHB_DIMM_WARNING CPU_IO_PHASE HDD_LED PCH_PHASE ON DIP 1 2 3 4 Debug LED Panel 1-40
MS-7737 CPU_PHASE These LEDs will change according to CPU loading. The higher the power phase number, the more reliable the power flow to the processor. CPU_SA_PHASE Chapter 1 These LEDs indicate the current CPU System Agent power phase mode. CPU_IO_PHASE These LEDs indicate the current CPU I/O power phase mode. PCH_PHASE These LEDs indicate the current PCH power phase mode. DrMOS_ALARM This LED will light when DrMOS overheat. DDR_PHASE These LEDs indicate the current memory power phase mode.
Getting Started Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug LED message.
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-7737 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-7737 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.
BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCIE GEN3 When set to [Enabled], the feature allows PCIe 3.0 slots support expansion cards with PCIe generation 3.0 link speed. To avoid PCIe 1.0, 2.0 card compatibility problems, you can set to [Disabled]. ▶ PCI Latency Timer Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over.
MS-7737 ▶ External SATA 6GB/s Controller Mode This item is used to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for external SATA 6GB/s ports. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ USB Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ USB Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Enable or disable support for USB keyboards, mice and floppy drives.
BIOS Setup ▶ 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-7737 ▶ Discard Changes Use this item to abandon all changes. ▶ Built-in EFI Shell Use this item to enter the EFI Shell. 2-9 Chapter 2 ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup OC 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. ▶ Internal PLL Overvoltage This item is used to adjust the PLL voltage.
MS-7737 ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field only appears with installed CPUs that support this technology. ▶ Enhanced Turbo This feature was significantly enhanced on the CPU by allowing for speed to be increased to maximum frequency of Intel Turbo Boost for all CPU cores.
BIOS Setup ▶ tRP Controls number of cycles for RAS (row address strobe) to be allowed to pre-charge. If insufficient time is allowed for RAS to accumulate before DRAM refresh, the DRAM 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.
MS-7737 ▶ tWWDD Write-Write Different Rank. ▶ tRWDRDD Read-Write Different Ranks same or Different DIMM. Chapter 2 ▶ tWRDRDD Write-Read Different Ranks same or Different DIMM. ▶ tRWSR Read-Write Same Rank. ▶ VDroop Control This item is used to select the VDroop control mode. ▶ CPU Core OCP Expander This item is used to expand the limitation of CPU Over Current Protection. The higher expanding value indicates less CPU protection. So please adjust the CPU voltage carefully if needed.
BIOS Setup ▶ OC Profile Load from USB Load the stored settings from USB flash disk. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the key features of your CPU. The information will vary by model and is read-only. You can also access this information at any time by pressing [F4]. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only.
MS-7737 ▶ C1E Support Enable system to reduce CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Intel C-State C-state is a power management state that detects when the system is idle and lowers power consumption accordingly. ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup ECO 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.
MS-7737 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. Chapter 2 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.
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-7737 ▶ 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). ▶ Save BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive. ▶ Select one file to update BIOS This item allows you to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive for updating BIOS.
BIOS Setup 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 2. Setup the connection by click the setting button 3. Click the next button if necessary. . 4.
MS-7737 SECURITY Chapter 2 ▶ 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 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-7737 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-7737 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Intel RAID Introduction The mainboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. Intel® RAID controller offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance.
MS-7737 Using Intel RSTe 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.
Intel RAID After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: [ [ MAIN MAIN MENU ] ] 1. 2. 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID Create RAID Volume 4. Exit Delete RAID Volume [ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None defined. 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.
MS-7737 2. 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 capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.
Intel RAID 5. 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 ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.X GB Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want[ toHELP create] this volume? (Y / N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
MS-7737 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RSTe Option ROM, your system will become un-bootable. 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.
Intel RAID ■ 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 1. 2. ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 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.
MS-7737 Installing Driver ■ New Windows 7/ Windows Vista / Windows XP Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system. 1. When you start installing Windows XP, you may encounter a message stating, “Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system”. If this is the case, then you are already in the right place and are ready to supply the driver.
Intel RAID 10. Leave the disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself. Windows setup will need to copy the files from the floppy again after the RAID volume is formatted, and Windows setup starts copying files. ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. 2. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1.
MS-7737 Degraded RAID Array 2. Reconnect the hard drive. 3. Reboot the system to Windows; the rebuild will occur automatically. Failed Hard Drive Member 1. Make sure the system is powered off. 2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. 3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press and keys simultaneously during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
Intel RAID 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise application. The control panel will display the current status of rebuilding process.
