FM2-A75MA-E35 FM2-A55M-E35 series MS-7721 (v1.
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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-7721 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the FM2-A75MA-E35/ FM2A55M-E35 Series (MS-7721 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on AMD® A75/ A55 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM2 processor, the FM2-A75MAE35/ FM2-A55M-E35 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Drivers & Utilities Disc User Guide Backplate USB3 to USB2 Connector SATA Power Cable SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket M-Connector * 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.
MS-7721 Assembly Precautions Important A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly. 1-3 Chapter 1 ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■ Ensure that all components are securely connected.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® A10/A8/A6/A4-series processors for the FM2 package Chipset ■ AMD® A75/ A55 chipset Memory Support ■ 2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode LAN ■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL8111E Audio ■ Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek® ALC887 ■ 8-channel audio with jack sensing SATA ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports by AMD® A75 (FM2-A75MA-E35) ■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports by
MS-7721 Slots ■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot ■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots ■ 1x PCI slot Form Factor Mounting Screw Holes ■ 6x mounting holes Dual-Graphics ■ Supports AMD® Dual Graphics Technology - Please visit the AMD official website to find the supported Dual Graphics combinations of APU and discrete GPU for achieving this technology. For the latest information about processors, 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 CPUFAN JPWR2 JUSB_PW2 SYSFAN2 APU DIMM1 DIMM2 JCI1 JLPT1 JCOM1 Back Panel JTPM1 JPWR1 SYSFAN1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 SATA1~6 PCI_E3 PCI1 JFP2 JAUD1 JUSB_PW1 JBAT1 1-6 JUSB2 JUSB1 JFP1 JUSB3
MS-7721 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page 1-8 CPU FM2 APU Socket 1-10 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-20 DIMM1~2 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-15 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-21 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-27 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-25 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-23 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-21 JLPT1 Parallel Port Header 1-23 JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector 1-14 JPWR2 ATX 4-pin Power Connector 1-14 JTPM1 TPM Module connector
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide VGA Port Mouse/Keyboard LAN USB 2.0 Port Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port SS-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port (FM2-A75MA-E35) USB 2.0 Port (FM2-A55M-E35) ▶ 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 (FM2-A75MA-E35) USB 3.
MS-7721 ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. ▶ HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Important This platform supports dual-display function (HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI, VGA+DVI) and triple-display function (HDMI+VGA+DVI).
Getting Started APU (Accelerated Processing Units) Introduction to FM2 APU The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Gold triangle Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the APU and mainboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the APU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the APU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
MS-7721 APU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the APU, make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the APU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your APU & mainboard. 2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture.
Getting Started 5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 6. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it . 7. Fasten down the lever. 8. Attach the APU Fan cable to the APU fan connector on the mainboard.
MS-7721 Mounting Screw Holes The I/O ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate. Important • Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris. • To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
Getting Started Power Supply JPWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the mainboard’s power connector. d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.+ +5 V d 2 2. +5 s un d 2 . e o n d 1 2 .R Gr ou n # 0 2 9. Gr rou ON d - n 1 8. 1 7.G PS ou 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.
MS-7721 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Getting Started Installing Memory Modules 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clips to the side. Vertically insert the memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot. 2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seat and an audible click should be heard. 3.
MS-7721 Expansion Slots This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot Chapter 1 The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 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.
Getting Started Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this mainboard takes advantage of the APU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mainboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 1. Determine what type of expansion slot the video card will use.
MS-7721 Internal Connectors SATA1~6: Serial ATA Connector This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Serial ATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Chapter 1 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
Getting Started CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the mainboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.
MS-7721 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .Po sp n 5 .Su rou 3 .G 1 JFP2 P o w e r in P o 8. + . .N 6 0 . 4 + . 2 e ch w it o w 1 S P r L E D ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 .5 . 3 .+ 1 JFP1 Important • On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are positive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the mConnectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.
Getting Started JUSB2~3: 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 1 .G S B1 8 U . S 6 .U C 4 VC . 2 in P nd o u + .N ro B0 9 G 0 . 7 .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-7721 JLPT1: Parallel Port Header This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 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 O CD S . 3 .D 1 1-23 Chapter 1 T C L Y .
Getting Started JUSB1: The JUSB1 is the USB 3.0 connector for FM2-A75MA-E35, and USB 2.0 connector for FM2-A55M-E35. USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (FM2-A75MA-E35) 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 .U S u _ X o 8 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.
MS-7721 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 Jumper JUSB_PW1~2: USB power Jumper The USB ports on the rear IO panel are controled by JUSB_PW2. The JUSB1 and JUSB2 are controled by JUSB_PW1.
MS-7721 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. Keep Data Chapter 1 1 1 Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
Getting Started 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 mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your mainboard 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 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-7721 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-7721 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 ▶ 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. ▶ ACPI Standby State Specifies the power saving mode for ACPI function [S1] Sleep Mode. Hardware remains on. [S3] Suspend to RAM. Turns off hardware.
MS-7721 ▶ Board SATA RAID ROM This item is used to switch RAID ROM. The default setting is “Legacy ROM”. If you plan to install Windows on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, please set this option to “UEFI DRIVER” and refer to section “Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID” chapter B “AMD RAID”. ▶ 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 ▶ Hardware Monitor Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Smart Fan Target Controls CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature and to keep it with a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. ▶ SYS Fan1 Control This item allows users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1.
MS-7721 ▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard is detected. Boot ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
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. ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency Allows you to set the CPU FSB clock.
MS-7721 operate under the default number of cores. When set to [Manual], you will be able to enable/disable the specific CPU core. ▶ AMD Turbo Core Technology This technology automatically increases the frequency of active CPU cores to improve performance. ▶ Adjust Max Turbo Core Ratio This item is used to adjust Max Turbo Core ratio ▶ Adjusted Max Turbo Core Frequency It shows the adjusted Max Turbo Core frequency. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ tCL Controls CAS latency which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) of starting a read command after receiving data. ▶ tRCD Determines the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. ▶ 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.
MS-7721 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. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Features Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ AMD Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Important To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: • Run BIOS Setup, select OC Menu and find CPU Feature > AMD Cool’n’Quiet, and set this item to “Enabled”. • Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power Options].
MS-7721 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. ▶ CPU Core Voltage/ 3.3V/ 5V/ 12V These items show the amperages. Read only.
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-7721 UTILITIES Chapter 2 ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup ▶ M-Flash ▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32 format only). ▶ Select one file to Boot When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. And the system will boot from selected BIOS file.
MS-7721 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 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.
MS-7721 ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if opened. To clear the warning logs, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will return to [Enabled] later.
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 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), 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 It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
MS-7721 ■ 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.
Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
MS-7721 ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ter &S ubw Rea oof r er Appendix A ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ter S id &S eS ubw urro Rea oof r er und A-5
Appendix B AMD RAID The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. The SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring) & RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) . RAID 0 greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently striping data across multiple drives. RAID 1 makes sure data is not lost if a drive fails as data is simultaneously written to two drives.
AMD RAID RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility... Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility. The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear.
MS-7721 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
AMD RAID LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. 2.
MS-7721 ■ ■ Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. 3. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment to “Y”. Then press [Ctrl+Y] to save the configuration. Appendix B 4.
AMD RAID 6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. • If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD with remaining capacity of the selected hard drives. 7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC key to the main screen. 8.
MS-7721 Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID) 1. Press “3” on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu. 2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID set. B-7 Appendix B 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it. Press “Ctrl+Y” to complete the deletion.
AMD RAID Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) 1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Windows Setup program starts. 2. Press F6 and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear. 3. Insert the floppy that contains the RAID driver, press the “S” key to select “Specify Additional Device”.
MS-7721 Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The driver will be automatically installed.
AMD RAID Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID If you plan to install 64bit operating system on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create and load the RAID array in EFI shell. WARNING Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives! Make sure to back up your files! There is no way to reverse the process! The following describes an example of how to install Windows 7 64bit on a RAID 0 volume greater than 2.2TB. 1. Access BIOS → SETTING → Advanced → Integrated Peripherals submenu.
MS-7721 9. Delete all logical drivers by selecting “Logical Driver Main Menu” → “Logical Driver Delete Menu”. + Logical Drive Main Menu + Logical Drive List Menu + Logical Drive Create Menu + Logical Drive Delete Menu 10. Make sure there are not any logical drivers (as shown below). + Logical Drive Delete Menu - 11. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and select “Logical Driver Create Menu”.
AMD RAID 14. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and fill “Ld Name”. + Logical Drive Create Menu + Usable Physical Drive List + - Basic Setting Raid Mode Stripe Block (KB) Initialization Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy Write Policy Ld Name : : : : : : : <64> raidsys_ + Ld Size Setting 15. Select “Ld Size Setting” → “Start to Create”.
MS-7721 17. When prompt “Successful To Create Logical Drive” press Enter to continue. Successful To Create Logical Drive ‘Enter’ Key - Continue 18. Exit RAID ROM by pressing F10. When prompt “Are you Sure To Exit” press Y. Are You Sure To Exit? ( y / n ) 19. After exiting RAID ROM, system will prompt you to restart computer (shown as below). Insert Windows 7 64bit DVD into the DVD drive. Press Enter to reboot. Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] Lang[eng] - Options Set. Press [ENTER] to restart platform 20.
AMD RAID 23. Select “Removable Disk” from Browse for Folder dialog then click OK. 24. Install “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller”. 25. Windows 7 64bit can find the RAID volume now. Please continue the installing procedure.
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-7721 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 an AHCI Driver Disc Please follow the instruction below to make an “AHCI Driver” for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents from \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\ SB9xx\AHCI\XP to a formatted floppy diskette. 4.
