880GM-E43 series MS-7596 (v1.
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MS-7596 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 and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 880GM-E43 Series (MS7596 v1.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The 880GM-E43Series mainboards are based on AMD® 880G & SB710 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II processor, the 880GM-E43 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® PhenomTM II/ AthlonTM II/ SempronTM processor in the AM3 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport ■ Supports HyperTransport™(HT) 3.
MS-7596 Floppy ■ 1 floppy port ■ Supports 1 FDD with 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB Connectors Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard or mouse port - 1 VGA port - 1 DVI-D port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 HDMI port - 1 ESATA port - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout I/O Chip CPUFAN JPWR2 JLPT1 mouse/keyboard JCI1 Top: VGA port Bottom: DVI-D JCOM1 CPUFAN1 SOCKET AM3 FDD 1 Top:USB ports Bottom: HDMI port Top: USB ports Bottom: ESATA port IDE 1 SATA1 BATT + PCI 2 SATA2_3 AMD SB710 PCI 1 Audio codec SATA4_5 PCI _E1 JCD1 JAUD1 JSP1 JBAT1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 880GM-E43 Series (MS-7596 v1.
MS-7596 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Standard Cable for IDE Devices Back IO Shield User’s Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address http://www.msi.com/index.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow 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 JPWR2, p.2-9 CPUFAN, p.2-14 CPU, p.2-4 JCOM1, p.2-17 DDR3, p.2-7 JCI1, p.2-13 JLPT1, p.2-17 FDD1, p.2-12 Back Panel, p.2-10 JPWR1, p.2-9 IDE1, p.2-12 ON OCSWITCH1, p.2-20 1 2 JTPM1, p.2-18 PCIE, p.2-21 SATA, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-23 SYSFAN, p.2-14 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 JBAT1, p.2-19 JSP1, p.2-15 JCD1, p.2-14 JAUD1, p.2-16 2-2 JFP1, p.
MS-7596 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. ON 1 2 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/index. php?func=cpuform2 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-7596 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. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture.
Hardware Setup 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 CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Important • Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
MS-7596 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 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. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.
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Hardware Setup Back Panel VGA Port LAN USB Port Line-In CS-Out USB Port Line-Out RS-Out USB Port Mic Mouse/Keyboard DVI-D Port HDMI Port ESATA Port SS-Out USB Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. ▶ DVI-D Port The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor.
MS-7596 ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is NOT established. On(Steady state) LAN link is established. Right On(brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Green Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. Orange On 1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB floppy disk drive. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
MS-7596 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~5 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. Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN 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. SYSFAN d n u ro 2V or .G 1 s 1 + en . 2 .
MS-7596 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. P o w e r Chapter 2 0 in P o 8. .+ .N 6 .4 + . 2 e ch w it o w 1 S P r L E D ch it w d S e t rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 + H . 7 .5 . 3 .+ 1 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 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. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
MS-7596 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. I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 . SO C D 3 .D 1 Chapter 2 in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 .D R 6 DT N . 4 SI . 2 Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1 This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket.
Hardware Setup 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. 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 . 6 3.
MS-7596 Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-19 Chapter 2 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Hardware Setup Switch This mainboard provides the following switch for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of switch. Overclock FSB Switch: OCSWITCH1 You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch. Follow the instructions below to set the FSB.
MS-7596 Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Chapter 2 PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD® 880G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame rates.
Hardware Setup 1. Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu. 2. From the “Graphics Settings” tree in the Catalyst Control Center, click CrossFire™. 3. From the “Graphics Adapter” list, select the graphics card that acts as the Display GPU. 4. Select “Enable CrossFire™”. 5. Click Apply. When Hybrid CrossFireX™ is enabled, GPU Accelerated Physics is automatically disabled for all cards in the configuration as are all displays except the one used by Hybrid CrossFireX™.
MS-7596 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. Chapter 2 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators CPU Phase LEDs: LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4 These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Blue light Off LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Mode CPU is in 1 phase power mode. CPU is in 4 phase power mode.
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 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-7596 Control Keys Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Chapter 3 <↑> Getting H
BIOS Setup The Main Menu ▶ Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ▶ H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase.
MS-7596 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ User Settings Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. ▶ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. ▶ Date (MM:DD:YY) 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.
MS-7596 ▶ SATA1~6 & 7/8 & 9/10 & IDE Primary Master/ Slave & E-SATA1/2 Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Chapter 3 ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will show the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. ▶ LBA/Large Mode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. ▶ DMA Mode Select DMA Mode. ▶ Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
BIOS Setup ▶ Hold On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. [All Error] The system stops when any error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop for any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
MS-7596 Advanced BIOS Features Chapter 3 ▶ BIOS Flash Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you will need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS.
BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. ▶ MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system.
MS-7596 ▶ On-chip VGA This item specifies whether to allocate the memory for onboard VGA from the system memory or sideport memory. Setting to [UMA], allocates the system share memory for onboard VGA. ▶ UMA Location This item is used to select the location of UMA to avoid over-lapping with the other data blocks in system memory.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller This setting 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.
MS-7596 ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ OnChip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. Chapter 3 ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for SATA connectors. ▶ I/O Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ COM Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7596 ▶ Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as normal power off button. [Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters suspend/ sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears.
BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. ▶ CPU Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range.
MS-7596 Green Power Chapter 3 ▶ CPU LED Phase Control When it set to [Enabled], the AMD Cool and Quite was be force enable.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password.
MS-7596 Cell Menu Chapter 3 Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the technologies that the installed CPU supported. ▶ 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, and select Cell Menu.
MS-7596 ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the processor supports this function. Chapter 3 ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU-NB ratio. ▶ Adjusted CPU NB Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU NB frequency. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing. ▶ DRAM Drive Strength This item allows you to control the memory data bus’ signal strength. Increasing the drive strength of the memory bus can increase stability during overclocking. ▶ DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to automatically detect the advanced DRAM timing. If you set this field to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both], some fields will appear and selectable.
MS-7596 ▶ HT Link Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ HT Link Speed This item allows you to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link speed automatically. ▶ Adjusted HT Link Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).
BIOS Setup M-Flash == BIOS Update or Boot 2nd BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash function allows you to flash BIOS from USB drive/ storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). [Disabled] Disable M-Flash function. [BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly.
MS-7596 Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. Chapter 3 • Due to the special design of some graphics cards will cause dark screen during Mflash operation, and you may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process.
BIOS Setup ▶ Load BIOS source file from When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] or [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. == Backup BIOS to USB drive == The following fields are used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it to USB drive/ storage drive. ▶ Save File to Selected Device Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data.
MS-7596 User Settings Chapter 3 ▶ Save Settings 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 These items are used to save the settings set by yourself to CMOS. ▶ Load Settings 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 These items are available after you save your settings in Save Settings 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 items , and are used to load the settings from CMOS.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
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-7596 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. 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-7596 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B SB710 RAID The integrated one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. SB710 SATA RAID (SATA1~5) 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.
SB710 RAID RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During boot-up, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter FastBuild utility. Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the Fastbuild Utility. The FastBuild menu screen will appear. The Main Menu is used to choose the operation to be performed.
MS-7596 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
SB710 RAID Define LD (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 Define LD Menu. 2.
MS-7596 ■ Initialize logical drive, zero the disk drives. RAID 1 or 10 only. ■ 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. ■ Cache Mode, WriteThru or WriteBack. 5. A message will show up on the bottom, press any key to save the configuration or press [Ctrl-Y] to allocate the RAID capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives.
SB710 RAID 6. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below. Press ESC key to the main screen. 7. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure?” will display, answer “Y” to exit it and the system will reboot.
MS-7596 Delete LD (Deleting RAID) 1. Select “Delete LD” on the main screen. 2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press “Del” or “Alt+D” delete the RAID set. 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.
SB710 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-7596 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. 4. The driver will be automatically installed. B-9 Appendix B 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver.
Appendix C Overclocking Center Overclocking Center, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. Before you install the Overclocking Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB system memory. 2. DVD-ROM drive for software installation. 3. Operation system: Windows XP or up. 4.
Overclocking Center Activating Overclocking Center Once you have your Overclocking Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup DVD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Overclocking Center), it will have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up” menu. You may double-click on each icon to activate Overclocking Center.
MS-7596 System Info In the System Info screen, you can read the information of motherboard/ memory/ PCI. Click Motherboard to read the information of motherboard, BIOS, installed CPU and installed graphics card. Important The pictures in this appendix are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the appearance of your system for detailed information.
Overclocking Center Memory Click Memory to read the information of each memory DIMM slot. You can select a DIMM slot you want to read from the SPD list. PCI Click PCI to read the information of devices on the mainboard.
MS-7596 DOT Click DOT to enter the DOT screen. In DOT, you can select the basic setting to reach optimal performance in Novice menu or you can adjust advanced values for overclocking in Advance menu. In the Novice menu, it provides one default setting and several common settings for different environments. You may choose one of the settings that you need. The settings in Novice menu are not adjustable. Important You may change the values of each environment setting/ default setting in Advance menu.
Overclocking Center Advance In the Advance menu, you can adjust the values for each environment setting/ default setting. Click the Cooling/ Silence/ Default/ Game/ Cinema button to enter it’s setting menu. Please refer to the following descriptions to adjust the values and save them.
MS-7596 In each setting menu, you can select desired values for manual overclocking. Simply click the right side of the button which arranges an arrow sign, and a drop-down menu will appear below the button, then select a value. Appendix C Click the arrow sign and the drop-down menu will appear. In the “System Warning” block, you can set the maximum CPU/ system temperature and the minimum CPU/ system fan speed by using the scroll bar.
Overclocking Center After you adjust the values in setting menu, you can save it for future use. Click the Save button, and enter a name in the empty box. Then, click Save button again to save the settings. Important It provides you to save up to 20 user settings. Click the Load button and choose a saved user setting to load the settings for the system. Click the Load button, and choose a saved user setting.
