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P67A-GD65/ P67A-GD55/ P67A-GD53/ P67S-GD53/ P67A-SD60 series MS-7681 Mainboard G52-76811X4
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Preface Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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MS-7681 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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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.
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MS-7681 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden.
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Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida
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MS-7681 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: ČESKY Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje... Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13.
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Preface ▍ Contents Copyright Notice �� ii Trademarks �� ii Revision History �� ii Technical Support �� ii Safety Instructions ��
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MS-7681 Appendix B Intel RAID �� B-1 Introduction ��B-2 BIOS Configuration ��B-3 Installing Driver ��B-10 RAID Configuration ��
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the P67A-GD65/ P67A-GD55/ P67A-GD53/ P67S-GD53/ P67A-SD60 Series (MS7681) ATX mainboard. The series mainboards are based on Intel® P67 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, the series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® Sandy Bridge processor in the LGA1155 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) Base Clock ■ 100 MHz Chipset ■ Intel® P67 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
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MS-7681 Connectors Slots ■ 1 PCIE 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E2) ■ 1 PCIE 2.0 x8 slot (in x16 slot)(PCI_E5) ■ 3 PCIE 2.0 x1 slots ■ 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ ATX (30.5cm X 24.5 cm) Mounting ■ 9 mounting holes 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 below http://www.msi.com/index.
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Getting Started Mainboard Layout FV1(optional) (optional) Top: Coaxial S/PDIF Buttom: Optical S/PDIF JPWR2 Clear CMOS (optional) CPUFAN Top : mouse orkeyboard Bottom: USB ports SYSFAN4 SYSFAN3 Top: 1394 port (optional) Middle: USB ports Bottom:e SATA port(optional) Top : USB ports Bottom: eSATA port (optional) Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB 2.
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MS-7681 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Back IO Shield User’s Guide Chapter 1 MSI mainboard SATA Cable USB 3.0 Bracket (Optional) * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
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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.
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Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-4 JPWR2, p.2-10 CPUFAN, p.2-14 DDR3, p.2-8 FV1, p.2-22 Back Panel, p.2-11 SYSFAN3~4, p.2-14 JPWR1, p.2-10 JDLED3, p.2-19 JBAT1, p.2-20 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 PCIE, p.2-23 SATA1~8, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-13 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-14 PCI, p.2-23 TURBO1, p.2-21 JAUD1, p.2-18 RESET1, p.2-21 JCD1, p.2-17 POWER1, p.2-21 JSP1, p.2-17 JCOM1, p.2-17 JUSB2, p.2-16 J1394_1, p.2-16 JTPM1, p.2-18 JUSB1, p.
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MS-7681 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.
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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.
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MS-7681 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.
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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 porper position before you install the cooler. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
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MS-7681 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.
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Hardware Setup 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 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rule Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules. Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.
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MS-7681 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.
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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 .
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MS-7681 Back Panel IEEE 1394 Port (optional) Mouse/ Keyboard Coaxial S/PDIF-Out (optional) LAN USB 2.0 Port RS-Out Chapter 2 Line-In Line-Out CS-Out USB 2.0 Port Optical S/PDIF-Out (optional) Clear CMOS Button (optional) USB 2.0 Port eSATA Port (optional) Mic SS-Out USB 3.0 Port (optional) ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
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Hardware Setup ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed). ▶ USB 3.0 Port (optional) USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). Important If you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 port.
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MS-7681 Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~8 (optional) 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. SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA5_6 SATA1~2 & SATA7~8 (6Gb/s) SATA3~6 (3Gb/s) SATA7_8 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
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Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 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 SYSFAN1~4 d n u ro 2V or .G 1 s 1 .
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MS-7681 Front USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1 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.
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Hardware Setup Front USB 3.0 Connector: JUSB2 (optional) USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). 115V 1 N C D P C _ in V 4 _D DN P _ X 4 _ P o B _R X C D _ _ .N S 3 R 4 C 0 U B _ 2 .F S B3 nd X 4_ T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U r B3 _T 1 6.G S B3 nd 1 .U S u o 5 1 4.U r D1 + 1 3.G B D1 1 2.S B 1 1.S 1 2 N C D C _ P V 3 D DN _ X 3_ _ P B R X C D S _ R _ _ U B3 _ 3 C .F S 3 d X _ 1 .U SB un T 3 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .
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MS-7681 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. Chapter 2 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 .
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Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 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 d 8 M n . C u 6 N o . 4 Gr . 2 io 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 .M 1 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional).
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MS-7681 DLED3 Connector: JDLED3 (optional) This is reserved for connecting the msi future control card. Chapter 2 in p d n d u rve ro se d in p .G e n l in u p 3 1 .R o tro l in r 11 .G on tro l p o n 9 C tr . 7 .Co n B o 5 C S . 3 .5V 1 in p n l i o p tr l n n o o ntr n pi .C o Pi ol n 4 1 2.C o tr d pi n 1 .N on un l pi 0 1 .C ro tro l 8 .G n ro t 6 Co n . 4 .
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Hardware Setup Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 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. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. 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 12 pin position.
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MS-7681 Buttons This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of following buttons. This button is used to auto-overclock for the system. Press this button to enable the OC Genie function when the system is in power off state, meanwhile, the button will light and lock. And then the system will automatically detect the optimum values to overclock after booting the system.
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Hardware Setup Voltage Check Point: FV1 (optional) This voltage check point set is used to measure the current CPU/ CPU_VTT/ CPU_ GFX/ DDR/ PCH voltage. CPU CPU_SA PCH GND 7 1 CPU_VTT 1 CPU CPU_VTT CPU_SA 7 CPU_VTT voltage: measure the current CPU_ VTT voltage with CPU_VTT point and GND point by using a multimeter. 7 CPU_SA voltage: measure the current CPU_SA voltage with CPU_SA point and GND point by using a multimeter.
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MS-7681 Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. Chapter 2 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.
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Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators APS LEDs (optionsl) Dual BIOS LED (optionsl) APS LED (P67A-GD65/ P67A-GD55/ P67A-GD53/ P67S-GD53) The APS (Active Phase Switching) LED indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. : Lights : Off CPU is in 1 phase power mode. CPU is in 2 phase power mode. CPU is in 3 phase power mode. CPU is in 4 phase power mode. CPU is in 5 phase power mode. CPU is in 6 phase power mode.
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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.
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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.
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MS-7681 Control Keyboard Mouse <↑ ↓ > Description Select Item Move the cursor Select Icon/ Field Click/ Doubleclick the left button Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the previous from a submenu Click the right button <+> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter Memory-Z Load optimized defaults Save Change and Reset Exit Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer sy
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BIOS Setup The Main Menu ▶ Language After entering the Setup menu, you can see a “Language” button. Please click it and select the language, at your desire, for the BIOS setting first. ▶ Green Power Click “Green Power” icon to enter the menu. Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ Utility Click “Utility” icon to enter the menu. This menu provides the useful utility for you to live update bios and hard disk backup. ▶ OC Click “OC” icon to enter the menu.
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MS-7681 Green Power Chapter 3 ▶ CPU Phase Control This item allows you to select the power phase mode to reach the best power saving function. ▶ Motherboard LED Control This item allows you to enable (Auto)/ disable (disabled) the motherboard phase LED.
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BIOS Setup Utility ▶ Memory Test This item is used to test installed memory. ▶ Live Update Live Update is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS online so that you don’t need to search for the correct BIOS version throughout the website. ▶ HDD Backup This item is used to backup hard disk. Hard disk store backup and restore is one of the most common and important task. It consists of backing up all the partition on image files.
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MS-7681 OC Chapter 3 ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. ▶ CPU Base Frequency [10KHz] This item allows you to set the CPU Base clock (in 10KHz). You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶ 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.
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BIOS Setup ▶ Intel Turbo Booster This item will appear when you install a CPU with Intel Turbo Boost technology. This item is used to enable/ disable Intel Turbo Boost technology. It can scale processor frequency higher dynamically when applications demand more performance and TDP headroom exists. It also can deliver seamless power scalability (Dynamically scale up, Speed-Step Down). It is the Intel newly technology within newly CPU.
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MS-7681 ▶ tRP This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. ▶ tRFC This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory cell.
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BIOS Setup ▶ VDroop Control This item is used to select the VDroop control mode. ▶ CPU Vcore/ CPU IO/ DRAM Voltage/ CPU SA/ CPU PLL Voltage/ DDR_VREF_CA_A/ DDR_VREF_CA_B/ DDR_VREF_DA_A/ DDR_VREF_DA_B/ PCH 1.05 These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset. ▶ Current CPU Vcore/ Current CPU IO/ Current DRAM Voltage/ Current CPU SA These items show current CPU Vcore/ CPU IO/ DRAM/ GPU voltage. Read-only. ▶ Overclocking Profile Press to enter the sub-menu.
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MS-7681 ▶ X.M.P Support Information Press to enter the sub-menu. These items display the current status of the X.M.P support information. Read only. ▶ CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Chapter 3 ▶ 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.
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BIOS Setup ▶ Package C-State limit This feild allows you to select a C-state mode. ▶ Long duration power limit(W) This feild allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the long duration. ▶ Long duration maintained(ms) This feild allows you to adjust the maintaining time for long duration power limit. ▶ Short duration power limit(W) This feild allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the short duration. ▶ 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit These feilds show the 1/2/3/4 core ratio limit of CPU.
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MS-7681 Game Chapter 3 This menu provides several games for you to play. Simply click any icon to enter it and following the game rules to play it. Important Before you enter to the Game menu, please place the MSI Driver DVD that be included in the mainboard package into the DVD-ROM drive . This DVD provides the necessary programs for the game utility.
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BIOS Setup Settings System Status ▶ 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. 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.
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MS-7681 ▶ System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is . ▶ SATA Port1~6 It will show the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. SATA Port1~6 are available when you connect the HDD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard. ▶ System Information It shows the information of your system (read only). Advance ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
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BIOS Setup ▶ Integrated Peripherals Press to enter the sub-menu. == Onboard Lan Configuration == ▶ Onboard Lan Controller1 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. == IEEE 1394 Configuration == ▶ Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
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MS-7681 ▶ 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 USB 3.0 controller. Chapter 3 ▶ USB 3.0 Support This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB 3.0 support. ▶ Super IO Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Serial Port This item allows you to enable/ disable the serial port.
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BIOS Setup ▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2 Speed, CPU Vcore, CPU IO, CPU SA, DRAM Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. ▶ Power Management Setup Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ EuP 2013 This item is designed for Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy Related Products (ErP). To reduce Power Consumption when system off or standby mode.
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MS-7681 ▶ 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. Chapter 3 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).
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BIOS Setup ▶ 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. Important When you select the Administrator Password / User Password item, a password box will appear on the screen.
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MS-7681 Boot Chapter 3 ▶ 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. == Boot Option Priorities == ▶ Boot Option You can select the boot priorities in these Boot Option items. ▶ CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities ▶ Boot Option You can select the CD/DVD ROM boot priorities in these Boot Option items.
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BIOS Setup Save & Exit ▶ 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.
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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.
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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.
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MS-7681 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.
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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.
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MS-7681 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Realtek Audio ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ■ ter ubw Rea oof r er Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ter S id A-6 &S &S eS ubw urro Rea oof er und r
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Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms
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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 transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3.
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MS-7681 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.
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Intel RAID After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: ■ Create RAID Volume 1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the or key to go to the next field. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.
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MS-7681 3. In the Disk field, press key and the following screen appears. Use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. Appendix B 4. Then select the strip value 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. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments.
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Intel RAID Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives. 6. Then the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume.
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MS-7681 ■ 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 window and press key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.
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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: Press key to accept the selection. Important • You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. • Possible reasons to “Reset Disks to Non-RAID” could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
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MS-7681 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: Appendix B Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable “Only Recovery Disk” or “Only Master Disk”.
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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.
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MS-7681 ■ 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.
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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.
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MS-7681 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.
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Appendix C Marvell RAID (optional) This chapter provides an overview of the Marvell RAID Driver and Utility, also describes the installation procedure.
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Marvell RAID RAID Configuration During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press + to enter Marvell BIOS setup utility. Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in mainboard BIOS before configuring the Marvell BIOS setup utility. The RAID setup utility menu screen will appear. The Main Menu shows as below. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
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MS-7681 Creating Virtual Disks This topic describes the procedure for creating virtual disks by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology Information HBA 0: Marvell 0 Vendor ID [Configuration Wizard] Device ID Virtual Disks Free physical Disks [Int13: Enable] Revision ID BIOS Version PD 0: ST3750330MS Firmware Version PD 8: ST3750330MS PCIe Speed Rate Configure SATA as : : : : : : : 1848 91xx 81 1.0.0.1008 2.1.0.1316 5.
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Marvell RAID 3. Create virtual disk by configuring its settings in the “Information” pane. as shown below. And refer the description below to configure the virtual disk settings. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
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MS-7681 4. After configure all settings for the virtual disk, scroll to the [Next] and press Enter to continue. And the screen shows as below, press Y to confirm the creation for the virtual disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
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Marvell RAID Deleting Virtual Disk This topic describes the procedure to delete a virtual disk by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. Important Using “Delete” permanently erases all data on the virtual disk. 1. In the [Topology] pane, select “Virtual Disk” (VD 0: MRAID1, shown as below) and press Enter. 2. Select “Delete” to delete the virtual disk, shown as below. 3. Press Y to confirm the request when prompted Do you want to delete this virtual disk?. 4.
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MS-7681 Rebuilding Virtual Disk This topic describes the procedure to manually rebuild a degraded virtual disk by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. This is applicable to the RAID 1 virtual disk. Important 1. When a virtual disk is degraded, the “Status” of a virtual disk is changed from Functional to Degrade. 2. Replace the faulty physical disk with an identical physical disk.
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Marvell RAID Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) Important Only when you set the “AHCI” mode in Integrated Peripherals menu (the default is IDE mode) of mainboard BIOS setup, you have to install the RAID Driver for the SATA devices. 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.
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MS-7681 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. Appendix C 3. Under the Driver tab, click on Marvell 91XX SATA Driver. 4. The driver will be automatically installed.
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Appendix D JMicron RAID (optional) This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms The JMicron RAID solution supports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring) and JBOD (Concatenate).
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JMicron RAID Introduction JMicron JMB363 offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing) and JBOD (Concatenate). RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. JBOD provides a method for combining drives of different sizes into one large disk.
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MS-7681 JMicron RAID BIOS Utility Be sure to set RAID mode for the JMicron 36x ATA Controller in BIOS before configuring the JMicron BIOS utility. After that, save the configuration and exit. During boot up (POST), press CTRL+J to enter the JMicron BIOS RAID utility. Main Menu Cerate RAID Disk Drive - Create a new legacy RAID set. Delete RAID Disk Drive - Delete a legacy RAID set. Revert HDD to Non-RAID - Revert an existed-RAID HDD to non-RAID. Solve Mirror Conflict - Sovle a mirror conflict.
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JMicron RAID Creating RAID set 1. Select “Create RAID Disk Drive”. Then press . 2. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID set name and then press the to go to the next field. 3. Choose a 0-Striped, a 1-Mirror, or a JBOD-Concatenate combination set and then press to go to the next step.
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MS-7681 4. In the “Hard Disk Disk List” menu, use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID set, then click key to finish selection. Appendix D 5. Then select the block value (stripe value) 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. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB. The default and typical value for RAID 0 is 128KB.
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JMicron RAID 6. Then select the capacity of the RAID set in the Size field. The default value is the maximum capacity of the selected disks. Then press to the Confirm Creation field. 7. The Creation field will display a message to ask you to confirm the creation. Then press key to proceed with the RAID set creation. 8. Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is finished. 9.
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MS-7681 Deleting RAID set 1. Select “Delete RAID Disk Drive”. Then press . Appendix D 2. In the RAID Disk Driver List menu, use key to select the RAID set you want to delete. Then press ~~key. 3. Press “Y” to accept the deletion when a deletion message is appeared.~~
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JMicron RAID Revert HDD to non-RAID Select “Revert HDD to non-RAID” and press . In the Hard Disk Driver List menu use key to select the disks you want to revert then click key. The following screen appears, press key to remove any RAID structures from the drives. Important • You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
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MS-7681 Solving a Mirror Conflict To solving a Mirror conflict: Select “Solving a Mirror Conflict” and press . In the Hard Disk Driver List menu use key to select the disks you want to set as source drive. Using the , move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press ~~to begin rebuilding the Mirror configuration. A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding.~~
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JMicron RAID Rebuilding a Mirror drive When one of the disk in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . This option allows you to rebuild the Mirror drive later and synchronize the data between two hard disks. To rebuild a Mirror drive: Select “Rebuild Mirror Drive” and press .
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MS-7681 Installing Driver Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP 2. Press the “S” key to select “Specify Additional Device”. 3. You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the JMicron RAID driver into the A: drive. Note: For Windows XP, you can use the USB floppy drive only. For Windows Vista you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an “JMicron RAID Driver” for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
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JMicron RAID ■ Existing Windows Vista/XP Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on JMicron JMB362 Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Vista/XP Driver Installation 1. From Windows Vista/XP, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3.
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MS-7681 JMicron Raid Configurer There is an application called JMRaidTool which helps you perform the following tasks of JMicron RAID. Viewing RAID Array Configurations: View an array configuration (mirrored, striped) Creating RAID Arrays Deleting a RAID Array Rebuilding RAID Arrays Solving Mirror Conflict View RAID Array Configurations Left-click the “Show Disks” button and the information of all hard disks will display on the right side of the window.
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JMicron RAID Create RAID JMRaidTool supports the creation of RAID 0, 1 and JBOD. 1. Left-click the “Create Raid” button. 2. A CREATE RAID WIZARD dialogue will display on the screen, following the description of every step to complete the creation. Create RAID from Existing Disk You can combine the Existing Disk (Source disk may content OS and Data) with other HD (must be larger than source Disk) to be RAID. The data on Source Disk will be reserved. After RAID is built, system will need to reboot. 1.
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MS-7681 Remove RAID There are two ways you can choose to remove RAID. 2. A warning message appears to remind you that the data will be lost. Press the “Yes” button if you really want to delete the disk array. D-15 Appendix D Way 1 1. Right-click the name of the disk array you want to delete and the “Remove” menu will appear. Select the “Remove Raid” of the pop-up menu.
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JMicron RAID Way 2 1. Left-Click the “Remove Raid” icon on the toolbar. 2. A “REMOVE RAID” wizard dialogue will display on the screen, following the description of every step to complete the deletion. Rebuild RAID RAID 1 can be rebuild while RAID 0, JBOD cannot be rebuild. There are two ways you can choose to rebuild RAID. Way 1 1. Right-click the name of the disk array you want to rebuild and the “Rebuild” menu will appear.
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MS-7681 2. Select “Rebuild Raid”. 3. A “REBUILD RAID WIZARD” dialogue will display on the screen, following the description of every step to complete the rebuilding. Appendix D Way 2 1. If the disk array needs to rebuild then the rebuild button will be enabling on the toolbar.
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JMicron RAID 2. Left-Click the “Rebuild Raid” button on the toolbar. 3. A “REBUILD RAID WIZARD” dialogue will display on the screen, following the description of every step to complete the rebuilding. Solve Mirror Conflict If the conflict occurs, it will show the “REBUILDING RAID WIZARD” dialogue to ask you if you want to rebuild RAID, following the description of every step to rebuild the RAID.