Z77MA-G43/ Z75MA-G43/ H77MA-G43 series MS-7756 (v1.
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MS-7756 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-7756 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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Preface UTILITIES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-17 Updating the BIOS with Live Update ������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-19 SECURITY ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-20 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver ����������
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Z77MA-G43/ Z75MA-G43/ H77MA-G43 Series (MS-7756 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on Intel® Z77/ Z75/ H77 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, the Z77MA-G43/ Z75MA-G43/ H77MA-G43 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield 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 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-7756 Assembly Precautions Important A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly. 1-3 Chapter 1 ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■ Ensure that all components are securely connected.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Support 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors for LGA 1155 socket (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support) Chipset ■ Intel® Z77/ Z75/ H77 chipset Memory Support ■ 4x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2667*(OC)/ 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (Z77MA-G43/ Z75MA-G43, 32GB Max.
MS-7756 Connectors Slots ■ 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, PCI_E1, it supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed ■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, PCI_E4, it supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed ■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4 cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting Screw Holes ■ 8x mounting holes 1-5 Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1x PS/2 keyboard port - 1x PS/2 mouse port - 4x USB 2.0 ports - 2x USB 3.
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide DIMM3 JPWR2 CPU SYSFAN2 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 JTURBO1 Back Panel JPWR1 BATT + JUSB4 JBAT1 PCI_E1 JCI1 PCI_E2 SATA1/ 2 JCOM1 PCI_E3 SATA3/ 4 JTPM1 PCI_E4 SATA5/ 6 JFP1 JAUD1 JFP2 JLPT1 JUSB1/ 2/ 3 JDLED3 1-6
MS-7756 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page 1-8 CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket 1-10 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-23 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-16 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-27 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-30 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-26 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-28 JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector 1-29 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-24 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1-28 JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector 1-15 JPWR2 ATX 4-pin Pow
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide Mouse LAN VGA Port Line-In USB 2.0 Port RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic Keyboard USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port SS-Out DVI-D Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ 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.
MS-7756 ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. Important The VGA and DVI-D ports 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. ▶ Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the function of the connector. ■ Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
Getting Started CPU: LGA1155 CPU Socket Introduction to LGA 1155 CPU The surface of LGA 1155 CPU has two alignment keys and a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for mainboard placement. The yellow triangle is the pin 1 indicator. Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
MS-7756 CPU & Cooler Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the mainboard. 2. The loading plate should automatically lift up as the loading lever is pushed to the fully open position. Do not touch any of the CPU socket pins. 3. Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket.
Getting Started 6. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating. 7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. 8. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan connector and the hooks matching the holes on the mainboard. BATT + 5. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. Press the loading lever down and lock it under the retention tab.
MS-7756 9. Push down on the heatsink until the four clips get wedged into the holes on the mainboard. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. As each hook locks into position a click should be heard. 10. Inspect the mainboard to ensure that the clip-ends have been properly locked in place. Chapter 1 Mainboard Hook 11. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Important • Do not touch the CPU socket pins.
Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes 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. BATT + When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for a mainboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the mainboard package.
MS-7756 Power Supply JPWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector BATT + d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.+ +5 V d 2 2. +5 s un d n d 2 . e o 1 2 0.R Gr rou un # 2 9. G ro ON d - n 1 8. 1 7.G PS ou 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.- +3 1 3. 1 V .3 3 V .+ 2 V 2 1 2 1 1.+ +1 B OK 1 0. VS R nd 1 5 u W . 9 .P ro nd 8 .G 5V u d 7 .+ ro 6 .G 5V un 5 .+ ro 3V 4 .G . V 3 .+3 3.3 2 .+ 1 JPWR2: ATX 4-pin Power Connector This connector is used to provide power to the CPU. BATT + d n u d ro un .G ro 1 .G 2 V 2 1 V .+ 2 3 .
Getting Started Memory DIMM1~4: DDR3 Memory Slots These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance.
MS-7756 Installing Memory Modules 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clips to the side. Vertically insert the memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot’s side clips. Notch Volt 1-17 Chapter 1 2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot.
Getting Started Expansion Slots This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 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-7756 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 CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology AMD CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform. By linking together two or more discrete GPUs, CrossFire™ can significant improve system graphics performance. It allows the ability to scale a system’s graphics power as needed, making it the most scalable gaming platform. This mainboard will automatically detect CrossFire™ technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed.
MS-7756 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 CrossFire™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to operate.
Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connector BATT + This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA4 SATA3 SATA1~2 (6Gb/s) SATA2 SATA1 SATA3~6 (3Gb/s) SATA6 SATA5 Important • Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply.
MS-7756 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors BATT + BATT + d n u ro 2V or l .G 1 s o 1 .+ en tr 2 .S on 3 .C 4 CPUFAN d n u ro 2V or .G 1 s 1 .+ en 2 .S C 3 .N 4 SYSFAN1~2 Important • Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU cooling fans. • The CPUFAN connector supports Smart Fan Control with linear mode. The Control Center II utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU’s temperature.
Getting Started JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the mConnectors and then plug the mConnectors into the mainboard. Spe ake r zer 2 .+ 8 .6 .+ 4 . Buz D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .
MS-7756 JUSB4: 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). BATT + Chapter 1 115V N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .N w 3 R _ _ 0 o B _ 2 .P S B3 nd X _C T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U Gr B3 _T 1 6. S B3 nd 1 .U S u .0 + o 5 1 4.U r B2 .0 1 3.G S B2 1 2.U S 1 1.U 1 N D _ DP N r X _ D e R X _ P w _ o B3 _R _C _D .P S 3 d X C 1 .U SB un T _ 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 0 5 US rou 2. 0 + .
Getting Started JUSB1~3: 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 C 2 BATT + .V in P nd o u + .N ro 0 9 .G SB 0B 7 U . S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.
MS-7756 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Chapter 1 ct te e D e n o n h io P ct d e a e in et .H P D 0 o 1 .N IC 8 M C nd . 6 .N ou 4 r 2 .G io BATT + n L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 .S ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M IC 3 .
Getting Started JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 O CD S . 3 .D 1 BATT + in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 D R . 6 T .D N 4 SI . 2 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 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 1-28 in P d o un d .N ro un d 6 2 4.
MS-7756 JDLED3: Voice Genie Connector (optional) This connector is used to link to the voice control module (optional). Please refer to its user guide for more details and usages. BATT + in p d n d u rve ro se d in p .G e n l in u p 3 1 .R o ro l in t r 11 .G on tro l p o n 9 C tr . 7 .Co n B o 5 C S . 3 .5V 1 Chapter 1 in p n l i o p tr l n n o o ntr n pi .C o Pi ol 4 in 1 2.C o tr p 1 .N on 3 l pin 0 1 .C CC tro l 8 .V n ro t 6 Co n . 4 .
Getting Started Jumper 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. BATT + 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
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-7756 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-7756 SETTINGS Chapter 2 System Status ▶ System Date This allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. year The year can be adjusted by users. ▶ System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time).
BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCIE GEN3 This item is used to enable/ disable the PCIe generation 3 support. ▶ PCI Latency Timer Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7756 ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You can enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory The system shares memory to the onboard graphics. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics. ▶ DVMT Memory Specify the size of DVMT memory to allocate for video memory.
BIOS Setup ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port This item allows you to enable/ disable the parallel port. ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Settings Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the parallel port. ▶ Device Mode Select a device mode for the parallel port. ▶ 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.
MS-7756 ▶ Resume By PCI-E Device When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIe device. ▶ Resume From S3 by USB Device The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ 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.
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.
MS-7756 ▶ Intel Turbo Boost Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost which automatically boosts CPU performance above rated specifications (when applications requests the highest performance state of the processor). ▶ OC Genie Button Operation This item allows you to enable/disable the OC Genie function. ▶ DRAM Frequency This item allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
BIOS Setup ▶ tWTR Determines minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-read command; allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifies before read command starts. ▶ tRRD Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks. ▶ tRTP Time interval between a read and a precharge command. ▶ tFAW This item is used to set the tFAW (four activate window delay) timing. ▶ tWCL This item is used to set the tWCL (Write CAS Latency) timing.
MS-7756 ▶ Overclocking Profiles Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Give a name by typing in this item. ▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile. Chapter 2 ▶ Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM.
BIOS Setup ▶ Intel Virtualization Tech Enhances virtualization and allows the system to act as multiple virtual systems. See Intel’s official website for more information. ▶ Intel VT-D Tech This item is used to enable/disable the Intel VT-D 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. ▶ C1E Support Enable system to reduce CPU power consumption while idle.
MS-7756 ECO Chapter 2 Important Once you click the “ECO” button in the pre-set area, some items in ECO menu will be fixed and un-adjustable. ▶ EuP 2013 Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is off or in standby mode. Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Click OTHERS button. 5.
MS-7756 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 UEFI file to boot from 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-7756 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.
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-7756 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. double click the icon Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Realtek Audio ■ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ■ Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
MS-7756 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. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1. Supports 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3.
MS-7756 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all mainboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the “Intel® RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (PowerOn Self Test).
Intel RAID After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: [ [ MAIN MAIN MENU ] ] 1. 2. 3. 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options Delete RAID Volume 6. Exit Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None defined. 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-7756 3. In the Disk field, press key and use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level. 4. Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the key to select and advance to the next field.
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-7756 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important 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. ] 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 4. ] Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA 5. remove Exit its RAID structures Resetting RAID disk will VOLUME INFORMATION and revert [ it DISK to a / non-RAID disk.
MS-7756 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] 1. 2. Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk [ HELP ] 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 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-7756 ■ 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. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3.
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-7756 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 Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
Intel RAID System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to accelerate the system performance. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode.
MS-7756 11. Run Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. 12. Click "Enable acceleration" under Accelerate. Click here 13. Select the acceleration options. Important You can click “More help on this page” or "More help" of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information. B-15 Appendix B 14. Click OK and reboot the system. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View.
Intel RAID RST Synchronization (optional) If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss. Follow these steps to sync manually. 1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press and keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM. 2.
