X58A-GD65 series MS-7522 (v4.
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MS-7522 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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MS-7522 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-3 Hardware Default Setting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-5 Appendix B Intel RAID ��������������������������������������
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the X58A-GD65 Series (MS7522 v4.X) ATX mainboard. The X58A-GD65 Series mainboards are based on Intel® X58 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1366 processor, the X58A-GD65 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel® i7 processor in the LGA1366 package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) QPI ■ Up to 6.
MS-7522 Connectors Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 Clear CMOS button - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out - 1 1394 port - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 2 USB 3.0 ports - 2 eSATA ports - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio jacks ■ On-Board - 3 USB 2.
Getting Started Mainboard Layout CPUFAN JPWR3 Top : mouse Bottom:keyboard CLR_CMOS1 Top:Coaxial S/PDIF Buttom:Optical S/PDIF Top: 1394 port Middle: USB ports Bottom: eSATA port Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB3.
MS-7522 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) User’s Guide Back IO Shield * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
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 JPWR3, p.2-11 DDR3, p.2-8 CPU, p.2-4 CPUFAN, p.2-15 Back Panel, p.2-12 JPWR1, p.2-11 SYSFAN1/3, p.2-15 PCIE, p.2-22 SATA1~8, p.2-14 PCI, p.2-22 SYSFAN2, p.2-15 JSP1, p.2-17 JCOM1, p.2-15 JAUD1, p.2-19 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 CPU_CLK1, p.2-21 JCD1, p.2-15 J1394_1, p.2-17 RESET1, p.2-20 POWER1, p.2-20 2-2 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-18 1 2 3 RESET ON JTPM1, p.2-18 JCI1, p.
MS-7522 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 1 2 3 RESET ON The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis. Screw holes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/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-7522 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 and open the load plate. 3.
Hardware Setup 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Cover the load plate onto the package. 7. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 8. 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.
MS-7522 9. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. 10. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted. Chapter 2 Mainboard Hook 11. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS. • Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
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. Single-Channel mode Population Rule When you have only one memory module, please always insert it into the DIMM_1 first.
MS-7522 Triple-Channel mode Population Rule In Triple-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with three data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Triple-Channel mode can enhance the best system performance. When you have three or more memory modules, please always insert them as the figures shown in below.
Hardware Setup • To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM_1 first. • Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 23+GB (not full 24GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module. 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.
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Hardware Setup Back Panel Coaxial S/PDIF-Out Clear CMOS Button Mouse 1394 Port LAN USB 2.0 Port Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out Keyboard ESATA Port USB 3.0 Port Mic SS-Out Optical S/PDIF-Out ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data.
MS-7522 ▶ ESATA Port The ESATA (External SATA) port is for attaching the ESATA hard drive. ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). 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. ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
Hardware Setup Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~8 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA1_2 SATA1~6 (3Gb/s) supported by Intel® ICH10R SATA3_4 SATA5_6 SATA7_8 SATA7/ SATA8 (6Gb/s) supported by Marvell® SE9128 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
MS-7522 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~3 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. Chapter 2 CPUFAN SYSFAN1~3 d n u ro 2V or .
Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1~3 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. * 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-7522 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. Chapter 2 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. 1394 Bracket (optional) S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. 115V d n u F ro DI .G P 1 .S CC 2 .V 3 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are 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 r .+ 8 . 6 + . 4 . 2 L E D in P o 8. + . .N 6 0 . 4 + . 2 e ch w it o w 1 S P D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .Po sp n 5 Su rou . 3 .G 1 ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 .5 . 3 .
MS-7522 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. n Chapter 2 io ct te e D e n o n h io P ct # d e E a e Pin et C N D .H E 0 o 1 . N I C ES d 8 M n . 6 .PR ou 4 Gr . 2 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 I C 3 .
Hardware Setup Buttons The mainboard provides the following buttons for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of button. Power Button This button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the system. Reset Button This button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.
MS-7522 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. You can overclock the Base clock to increase the processor frequency by changing this switch. Follow the instructions below to set the base clock. 133 MHz (default) 166 MHz 200 MHz mportant • Make sure that you power off the system before changing the switch.
Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCIE x16 Slot PCIE x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
MS-7522 LED Status Indicators Chapter 2 1 2 3 RESET ON APS LEDs APS LEDs These APS (Active Phase Switching) LEDs 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. CPU is in 7 phase power mode. CPU is in 8 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-7522 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 Enter the CPU Spec.
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-7522 ▶ User Settings Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ 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-7522 ▶ SATA1~6/ 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. Important SATA1~6 & E-SATA1~2 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard. Standard CMOS Features Menu does not display SATA 7 and SATA 8 items, which are supported by the external controller chip.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ --- Boot Device These items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device, if the system fails to boot from 1st boot device.
MS-7522 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. ▶ 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.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 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-7522 ▶ On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the on-chip SATA controller. ▶ RAID Mode This item is used to select mode for on-chip SATA connectors. ▶ AHCI Configuration When the “RAID Mode” sets to [AHCI], this field is available. Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ AHCI Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Press to enter the sub-menu.
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, select [Enabled]. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7522 ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS. ▶ 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.
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-7522 Green Power Chapter 3 ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ Motherboard LED Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. ----- GreenPower Genie----▶ Icore/ I12V/ Vcore/ V12V These items show the amperage of I core/ V core/ I12V/ V12V. Read only.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Enter New Password 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.
MS-7522 Cell Menu Chapter 3 Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / QPI Frequency These items show the current frequencies of CPU, Memory and QPI. Read-only.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu, it shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only.
MS-7522 support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Overspeed Protection Overspeed Protection function can monitor the current CPU draws as well as its power consumption. If it exceeds a certain level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed. If you want to overclock your CPU, set it to [Disabled].
BIOS Setup ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). ▶ Intel Turbo Boost 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.
MS-7522 ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ Current DRAM Channel Timing It shows the installed DRAM Timing. Read-only. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
BIOS Setup ▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 tRFC This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory cell. ▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 tWR Minimum time interval between end of write data burst and the start of a precharge command. Allows sense amplifiers to restore data to cells. ▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 tWTR Minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-read command. It allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifiers before read command starts.
MS-7522 ▶ CPU CLK Skew/ MCH CLK Skew These items are used to select the CPU/ MCH chipset clock skew. They can help CPU to reach the higher overclocking performance. ▶ Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCI frequency (in MHz). ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).
BIOS Setup Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your peripherals and components are bearable for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from improper operation will not be under our product warranty. Two ways to save your system from failed overclocking... • Reboot Press the Power button to reboot the system three times.
MS-7522 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 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-7522 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 [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. ▶ Boot 2nd BIOS from USB Drive When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] ], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB drive.
MS-7522 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 3-29 Chapter 3 The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values.
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-7522 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-7522 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms
Intel RAID Introduction The mainboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 3 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1. Supports 3 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3.
MS-7522 BIOS Configuration Using the Intel Matrix Stroage 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 “Drvice Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.
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.
MS-7522 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.
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.
MS-7522 ■ 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 unbootable. 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.
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.
MS-7522 ■ 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”.
Intel RAID Installing Driver ■ New Windows 7/ Vista / 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-7522 ■ Existing Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ XP 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) ICH10R SATA RAID Controller should appear.
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-7522 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.
Appendix C Marvell RAID This chapter provides an overview of the Marvell RAID Driver and Utility, also describes the installation procedure.
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.
MS-7522 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] Virtual Disks Device ID Free physical Disks [Int13: Enable] Revision ID PD 0: ST3750330MS BIOS Version PD 8: ST3750330MS Firmware Version PCIe Speed Rate Configure SATA as : : : : : : : 1848 91xx 81 1.0.0.1008 2.1.0.1316 5.
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.
MS-7522 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.
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.
MS-7522 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.
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.
MS-7522 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.
