H67MA-E35 (B3) H67MS-E23 (B3) series MS-7680 (v2.
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MS-7680 Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the H67MA-E35 (B3)/ H67MSE23 (B3) Series (MS-7680 v2.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. These Series mainboards are based on Intel® H67 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, and they deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® CoreTM i7/ CoreTM i5 /CoreTM i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processor in the LGA1155 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support) Chipset ■ Intel® H67 (B3) chipset Memory Support ■ 2 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
MS-7680 Connectors Slots ■ 1 PCIE x16 slot ■ 2 PCIE x1 slots ■ 1 PCI slot Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.5 cm X 21.5 cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes 1-3 Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port - 2 USB 3.0 ports (for H67MA-E35 (B3)) - 4 USB 2.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout Top : mouse/ keyboard Bottom:USB ports JPWR2 CPUFAN USB 3.0 ports (Optional) USB 3.0 Chip JLPT1 HDMI port (Optional) (Optional) JPWR1 SYSFAN2 Top: VGA Port Bottom: DVI-D DIMM1 DIMM2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports PCI _E1 Audio codec JAUD1 SATA6 PCI 1 JCI1 JUSB1 JSP1 JTPM1 JUSB2 JFP2 JUSB3 JFP1 H67MA-E35 (B3)/ H67MS-E23 (B3) Series (MS-7680 v2.
MS-7680 Packing Contents Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories SATA Power Cable * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php to inquire the part numbers or consult the dealer.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While performing the installation, be careful in holding the components and following the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide SYSFAN2, p.2-14 JPWR2, p.2-10 CPUFAN, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-4 DDR3, p.2-8 Back Panel, p.2-11 JLPT1, p.2-18 JBAT1, p.2-19 JPWR1, p.2-10 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 PCIE, p.2-20 SATA, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-20 JAUD1, p.2-15 JCOM1, p.2-16 JSP1, p.2-16 JTPM1, p.2-17 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-14 JCI1, p.2-18 JUSB1~3, p.
MS-7680 Screw Holes When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below. Chapter 2 The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis. Screw holes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7680 CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 2. Lift the load lever up to fully open position 3.
Hardware Setup 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Alignment Key 7. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8. Make sure the four hooks are in proper position before you install the cooler. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
MS-7680 10. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. 11. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted. 12. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Chapter 2 9. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS.
Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance.
MS-7680 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides. Notch Volt Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 2-9 Chapter 2 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13. d n u ro V .
MS-7680 Back Panel LAN Mouse/ Keyboard (optional) USB 3.0 Port VGA Port Line-In RS-Out USB 2.0 Port HDMI Port (optional) DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Port Mic Chapter 2 Line-Out CS-Out SS-Out (optional) ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ USB 3.0 Port (optional) USB 3.
Hardware Setup Important The HDMI, VGA and DVI-D display interfaces on the mainboard are designed to serve as IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) used. If you installed a processor without integrated graphics chip, these display ports will have no effect. ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to Green/ Orange the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a Yellow network cable to it. LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.
MS-7680 Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA6 SATA1~2 (6Gb/s) SATA5 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA3~6 (3Gb/s) Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFAN SYSFAN1~2 3 d o n u /N ro 2V or .
MS-7680 Front USB Connector: JUSB1~3 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. Chapter 2 115V d C un + .N o 1 0 r B 11 .G 8 S B .U 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 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
Hardware Setup S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. 115V d n u F ro DI .G P 1 .S CC 2 .V 3 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional) Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 .D R 6 DT N . 4 SI . 2 I S d .
MS-7680 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. Chapter 2 3 in p 2 ta in a p 1 d ta pin 0 n e s & da ta pi m s & da ta a ra re s F d s & d C ad dre ss & P re s .L C d d s 3 P a d re 1 1.L C a dd et 1 .LP C a es k 9 .LP C R loc 7 .LP C C 5 .L P C 3 .LP 1 d n u nd r ro u n r e .G ro Pi we Q r ow 4 1 2 . G o P o IR w e y p 1 .N V ial o b 0 1 .5 er P nd 8 S 3V ta .
Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1 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. T C L Y .S 5 E S 2 3.P U K# 7 2 1.B C ND 6 2 9.A R ND 5 1 .P R ND 4 7 1 5.P R ND 3 1 .P 3 R D 2 1 1.P RN D 1 1 .P N D 9 .P R N D0 7 .PR N B# 5 .PR ST 3 .R 1 in P d o un d .N ro un d 6 2 4.G ro un d 2 2.G ro un d 2 .G ro un d 0 2 .G r o u n d 8 # 1 6 .
MS-7680 Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data (Use a metal object to temporarily short these two pins.) Important You can clear CMOS by touching two pins once with a metal object while the system is off. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-19 Chapter 2 There is a CMOS RAM on board with an external battery power supply to preserve the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCIE x16 Slot PCIE x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
MS-7680 Control Keys Select Item <←><→> Select Screen Select Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+><-> Change Option General Help Load Optimized Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Chapter 3 <↑><↓> Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item.
BIOS Setup The Menu Bar ▶ Main Menu Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features, integrated peripherals, power management and PC health status. ▶ Overclocking Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ▶ Mflash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
MS-7680 Main Menu Chapter 3 ▶ System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. [month] The month from Jan. through Dec. [date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. [year] The year can be adjusted by users. ▶ System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time).
BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7680 ▶ Integrated Peripherals Press to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 ▶ Onboard Lan Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. ▶ SATA Mode This item is used to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port. ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller.
BIOS Setup ▶ USB Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ USB Devices: This item shows the type of installed USB device. ▶ USB Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard USB 3.0 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard USB 3.0 controller. ▶ Super IO Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7680 Chapter 3 ▶ Parallel Port This item allows you to enable/ disable the parallel port. ▶ Change Settings Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. ▶ Device Mode Select a device mode for parallel port. ▶ H/W Monitor Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Smart Fan Target The Smart Fan function controls the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. You can enable a fan target value here.
BIOS Setup ▶ EuP 2013 This item is designed for energy using products lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka energy related products (ErP); to reduce power consumption during system off or standby mode. Note: Enabling EuP 2013 will disable support for RTC Wake Up Event. ▶ Restore on AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings are: [Power Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state.
MS-7680 Overclocking Chapter 3 ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. It is available only when the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ DRAM Ratio This setting controls the ratio of memory frequency to enable the memory to run at different frequency combinations. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following “Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
MS-7680 ▶ tRAS This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to memory cell. ▶ tRFC This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory cell. ▶ tWTR Minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-read command. It allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifiers before read command starts. ▶ tRRD Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks. ▶ tRTP Time interval between a read and a precharge command.
BIOS Setup 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.
MS-7680 ▶ Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum It is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems. ▶ Intel Virtualization Tech This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization technology. For further information please refer to Intel’s official website. ▶ Power Technology This item allows you to select the Intel Dynamic Power technology mode.
BIOS Setup Mflash ▶ 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-7680 Security Chapter 3 ▶ Administrator Password This item is used to set the administrator password. When a administrator password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter BIOS Setup. ▶ User Password This item is used to set the user password. When a user password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter the operating system.
BIOS Setup Boot ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. == Set Boot Priority == ▶ 1st~8th Boot You can select the boot priorities in these Boot Option items. ▶ USB HardDisk/ UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities ▶ Boot Option You can select the USB HardDisk/ UEFI Boot priorities in these Boot Option items.
MS-7680 Save & Exit Chapter 3 ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup. ▶ Save Changes and Reset Use this item to save changes and reset the system. ▶ Save Changes Use this item to save changes. ▶ Discard Changes Use this item to abandon all changes. ▶ Restore Defaults Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor. == Boot Override == The installed storage devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows® For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.
MS-7680 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-7680 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 on platforms
Intel RAID Introduction The mainboard 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 3 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.
MS-7680 BIOS Configuration Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 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. 4. Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RAID Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit [ 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-7680 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. 5. 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 : Sync : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.
Intel RAID 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 ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Sync : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.X GB N/A 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-7680 ■ 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 RAID 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-7680 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk Appendix B 1. 2. [ HELP ] 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. Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request.
Intel RAID 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.
MS-7680 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 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 Intel RAID Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the “+” in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear. B-11 Appendix B ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1.
Intel RAID 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.
MS-7680 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. 7. The Intel(R) Storage Utility 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.
