990FXA GAMING Motherboard
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Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 990FXA GAMING Series (MS-7893 v1.X) ATX motherboard. The 990FXA GAMING Series motherboards are based on AMD® 990FX & SB950 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® AM3/ AM3+ processor, the 990FXA GAMING Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. I/O Shield User Guide Motherboard Disc SLI Cable Drivers & Utilities Motherboard SATA Cable * notice. These pictures are for reference only and may vary without * purchased. The packing contents may vary according to the model you Packing Contents Packing
Chapter 1 A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly. assembly. computer for required be may included) (not screwdriver A Assembly Precautions Ifyouneedhelpduringanyinstallationstep,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Alwaysturnoffthepowersupplyandunplugcordfromoutlet ■ ■ technician. permanent damagetothecomponentsaswellinjuryuser. Do notbootthecomputerbeforeinstallationiscompleted.Thiscouldcause Do notusethecomputerinahigh-temperatureenvironment. components onthemotherboardoranywherewithincomputercase. Before turningonthecomputer,ensurethattherearenoloosescrewsormetal whenever themotherboardisnotinstalled. Store themotherboardinanelectrostaticshieldingcontaineroronantistaticpad before handlingthemotherboard. not available,dischargeyourselfofstaticelectricitybytouchinganothermetalobject handling themotherboardtopreventelectrostaticdamage.IfanESDwriststrapis It isrecommendedtowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhen Hold themotherboardbyedgestoavoidtouchingsensitivecomponents. the computertonotrecognizeacomponentorfailstart. Ensure thatallcomponentsaresecurelyconnected.Looseconnectionsmaycause before installingorremovinganycomputercomponent. computer assembly. discharge (ESD).Pleaseadheretothefollowinginstructionsensuresuccessful The componentsincludedinthispackagearepronetodamagefromelectrostatic Important
Chapter 1 TM II and Sempron TM Technology* TM II/ Athlon Technology TM TM SLI ® CrossFire ® / Phenom TM FX ® 1142 Chipset ® ALC1150 Codec ® 990FX & SB950 SB950 Chipset SB950 Chipset ® ® ® VL806 Chipset ® available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) connector* 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ------ports 6x SATA 6Gb/s - Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID 10 - 14x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports - 2x USB 3.0 ports available through the internal USB 3.0 - 2x USB 3.1 ports on the back panel - - Supports S/PDIF output - up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed PCI_E4 supports - support up to PCIe 2.0 x16 speed PCI_E2, PCI_E5 - 1x LAN port on the backpanel currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems the website if provided by vendor. VIA Asmedia 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1x PCI slot HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s 3.0, supports up HyperTransport™ AMD up to 32GB slots supporting 4x DDR3 memory architecture Dual channel memory 3x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 8x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 3.1 ports 1x Optical S/PDIF-Out connector 1x LAN (RJ45) port 6x OFC audio jacks Realtek Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller* AMD Supports 3-Way AMD AMD Supports AMD Supports 2-Way NVIDIA processors for the AM3/ AM3+ socket processors ■ ■ * The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 * The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows * These USB 3.0 ports do not support M-Flash recovery function. ■ ■ 8/ 8.1. * Supports Windows 7 and Windows ■ ■ ■ ■ MHz DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 Supports ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Expansion Slots Chipset Memory Support Hypertransport Back Panel Connectors LAN Audio USB Storage Multi-GPU Support CPU Support Motherboard Specifications Motherboard
Chapter 1 Form Factor Software Features Special BIOS Features Monitor Hardware I/O Controller Connectors Internal ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 64Mbflash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 12 in.x9.6(30.5cm24.4cm) ATX FormFactor Norton InternetSecuritySolution Killer NetworkManager Sound BlasterCinema2 7-ZIP MSI Drivers M-Flash Live Update6 Super Charger GAMING APP Fast Boot Command Center SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 NVIDIA SLI AMD CrossFire CLICK BIOS4 OC Genie4 Military ClassEssentials Military Class4 Multi-language ACPI 5.0,PnP1.0a,SMBIOS2.7,DMI2.0 UEFI AMIBIOS CPU/System fanspeedcontrol CPU/System fanspeeddetection CPU/System temperaturedetection Fintek 71878ControllerChip 1x Slowmodebootingswitch 1x ClearCMOSjumper 1x S/PDIF-Outconnector 1x Serialportconnector 1x TPMmoduleconnector 1x ChassisIntrusionconnector 2x Frontpanelconnectors 1x Frontpanelaudioconnector 2x 3-pinsystemfanconnectors 2x 4-pinsystemfanconnectors 1x 4-pinCPUfanconnector 1x USB3.0connector(supportsadditional2ports) 3x USB2.0connectors(supportsadditional6ports) 6x SATA6Gb/sconnectors 1x 8-pinATX12Vpowerconnector 1x 24-pinATXmainpowerconnector FastBoot - LiveUpdate6 - CommandCenter - - - -
Chapter 1 JPWR1 SLOW_MODE SYSFAN2 SATA5_6 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 JBAT1 SYSFAN3 JUSB4 DIMM4 JFP2 DIMM3 DIMM2 JFP1 DIMM1 JUSB3 JUSB2 CPUFAN JUSB1 CPU Socket JTPM1 JCOM1 SYSFAN4 SYSFAN1 JSP1 JPWR2 JAUD1 PCI_E5 PCI1 JCI1 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 Connectors Quick Guide Quick Connectors Back Panel
Chapter 1 Connectors ReferenceGuide SLOW_MODE SATA1~6 PCI_E1~5 PCI1 JUSB4 JUSB1～3 JTPM1 JSP1 JPWR1~2 JFP1, JFP2 JCOM1 JCI1 JBAT1 JAUD1 DIMM1~4 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 CPU Back Panel Port Name
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Chapter 1 CS-Out RS-Out SS-Out Mic Line-In Line-Out Description No link Linked 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LAN Port USB 2.0 Port keyboard/ mouse. ® Off Off Yellow BlinkingGreen Data activity Orange LED Status USB 3.1 Port USB 2.0 Port Link/ Activity LED Speed LED LED LED SPEED USB 2.0 Port Optical S/PDIF-Out keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard/ mouse DIN ® Important LED USB 2.0 Port LINK/ACT LAN Port USB 3.1 Port USB 2.0 Port Optical S/PDIF-Out PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ PS/2 Keyboard/ PS/2 Keyboard/ Port Mouse combo USB cable is used, it must be USB 3.0/ 3.1 compliant. ▶ In order to use USB 3.0/ 3.1 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0/ 3.1 port. If a ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Back Panel Quick Guide Quick Panel Back The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting USB 3.1 port is backward-compatible with USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices. It supports data USB 3.1 port is backward-compatible with USB 10 Gbps). transfer rate up to 10 Gb/s (SuperSpeed USB The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices USB 2.0-compatible devices. This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for Digital Interconnect Format) connector This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips through an optical fiber cable. digital audio transmission to external speakers The PS/2
Chapter 1 These connectorsareusedforaudiodevices. ▶ ▶ Audio Ports ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SS-Out: Sidesurroundsoundlineoutin7.1channelmode. CS-Out: Center/subwooferlineoutin5.1/7.1channelmode. RS-Out: Rearsurroundsoundlineoutin4/5.1/7.1channelmode. Mic: Usedasaconnectorformicrophone. Line out:Usedasaconnectorforspeakersorheadphone. Line in:Usedforconnectingexternalaudiooutputtingdevices.
Chapter 1 Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Golden triangle is the Important Introduction to AM3/ AM3+ CPU to AM3/ AM3+ Introduction in correctly lining up the triangle to assist of the CPU has a golden The surface the Pin 1 indicator. The golden triangle is placement. APU for motherboard specifications. guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product enhance heat dissipation. attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend. MSI does not even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU. cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the Overclocking Replacing the CPU Overheating CPU (Central Processing Unit) Processing (Central CPU
Chapter 1 3. 2. 1. cause thedamageofyourCPU&motherboard. Follow thestepsbelowtoinstallCPU&coolercorrectly.Wronginstallationwill CPU beforeinstallingtheheatsink/coolerfanforbetterdispersion. Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermalpasteon top topreventoverheating. When youareinstallingtheCPU, CPU &CoolerInstallation 4. picture. TheCPUcanonlyfitinthecorrectorientation. inthe Look forthegoldarrowofCPU.Theshouldpointasshown 90-degree angle. thesocket.Makesuretoraiseleverupa awayfrom Pull theleversideways completely embeddedintothesocket. fingers pressingtightlyontopoftheCPUtomakesureis properlyand likely tomovewhiletheleverisbeingclosed,alwaysclose withyour CPUis Press theCPUdownfirmlyintothesocketandcloselever.As installation proceduresmaycausepermanentdamagestoyourmotherboard. the socketandcannotbeseen.Pleasenotethatanyviolationofcorrect into pinsshouldbecompletelyembedded If theCPUiscorrectlyinstalled, make suretheCPUhasacoolerattachedon
Chapter 1 d from the fixed before booting ecessary to keep an f the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of CPU fan connector Important Locate the CPU fan connector onfan connector the CPU Locate motherboard. the the coolingPosition one end Hook mechanism. onto the retention set the clip to of hook first. the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it. the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever Fasten down the lever. on the motherboard.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector Then press down the other end o bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly. CPU cooler installation. your system. eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnecte Please refer to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about Confirm that the CPU cooler has formed a tight seal with the CPU While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is n • • • 5. 6. 8. 7. 9.
Chapter 1 • • • mode. performance. ThefollowingillustrationsexplainthepopulationrulesforDual-Channel data buschannelssimultaneously.EnablingDual-Channelmodecanenhancesystem In Dual-Channelmode,thememorymodulescantransmitandreceivedatawithtwo Dual-Channel modePopulationRule These DIMMslotsareusedforinstallingmemorymodules. Memory Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory of GB 31+ to up detect only will density and system the type same usage, the of be resource must chipset to modules Due memory DDR3 stability, the system and ensure DDR2, To with interchangeable not are modules memory DDR3 (not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed. modules memory 8GB have slots DIMM all when GB) 32 full (not in modules mode. memory Dual-Channel DDR3 in install Always compatible. backward not is standard DDR3 DIMM slots. DIMM DDR3 Important DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
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Chapter 1 Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power power ATX proper a to connected securely are cables power the all that sure Make hooked onthemotherboard’spowerconnector. cable intotheconnector.Ifdonecorrectly,cliponpowershouldbe power supply,alignthesupplycablewithconnectorandfirmlypress These connectorsallowyoutoconnectanATXpowersupply.Tothe JPWR1~2: ATXPowerConnectors supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. the of operation stable ensure to supply
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Chapter 1 PCIe x16 Slot PCI Slot PCIe x1 Slot Important changes. card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot USB, and other add-on cards that comply The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, with PCI specifications. The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. supports the PCIe The PCIe slot PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCIe Expansion PCI_E1~5: Expansion Slots Expansion cards, such as discrete slots for expansion contains numerous This motherboard audio cards. graphics or
Chapter 1 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Single VideoCardInstallation recommended. the system’sgraphicsperformance.Forbestcompatibility,MSIcardsare expansion slots.Addingononeormorediscretevideocardswillsignificantlyboost processor, butdiscretevideocardscanbeinstalledbywayofthemotherboard’s If available,thismotherboardtakesadvantageoftheCPU’sintegrategraphics Video/ GraphicsCards installation orotherspecialsettings. Please consultyourvideocard’smanualforfurtherinstructionsregardingdriver cards mightrequireapowercabledirectlyfromthesupply. If needed,screwtheedgeofgraphicscardtocomputercase.Somevideo used, thereshouldbeclip(s)ontheexpansionslot(s)thatwilllockinplace. Push thevideocardintoitsexpansionslot(s).Dependingonslot(s) slot isrecommended. out ofthecomputercase.Forasinglevideocardinstallation,usingPCI_E2 Line upthevideocardontopofexpansionslot(s)withdisplayportsfacing covers fromthecomputercase. expansion slot(s)onthemotherboard.Removeanyprotectiveslot Determine whattypeofexpansionslot(s)thevideocardwilluse.Locate
Chapter 1 ard for space SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 Important with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions. Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information. saving purposes. during transmission otherwise. recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherbo and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD / SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is Many computer cases also require that large SATAPlease devices, do such not fold as HDDs,the SATA SSDs, cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices • • • • This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to connector can connect interface port. Each is a high-speed SATA This connector (SSD), solid state drives include disk drives (HDD), device. SATA devices one SATA drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). and optical Internal Connectors Internal SATA Connectors SATA1~6:
Chapter 1 • • • • any availablesystemfanconnector. will insteadconnecttothepowersupplydirectly.Asystemfancanbepluggedinto connect allsystemfans.Somefansmaynottothemotherboardand fan withaspeedsensortotakeadvantageoftheCPUcontrol.Remember has aSystemHardwareMonitorchipseton-board,youmustusespeciallydesigned The fanpowerconnectorssupportsystemcoolingfanswith+12V.Ifthemotherboard CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: FanPowerConnectors ny fan blades. fan any impeding cables no are fans, there that system all ensure up, connect to boot first motherboard Before the on ports Command enough The not are mode. there If liner with Control Fan Smart your support consult or website connectors These official processor’s your to refer Please adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply. power a to directly fan a to connect to according available speeds are fan the adapters control automatically to installed be can utility Center heatsink. CPU recommended the CPU’s and system’s temperature. system’s and CPU’s the
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Chapter 1 Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The The risks. own their at overclocking temperature low extreme try will Users crashing. conditions, tobootatastableprocessorfrequencyandpreventthesystemfrom This switchisusedforLN2coolingsolution,thatprovidestheextremeoverclocking SLOW_MODE: SlowModeBootingSwitch Switch overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version. CPU the to according vary will results overclocking Important Enabled (Default) Normal
Chapter 1 Click here OK button to finish. Install button. Restart your computer. Installer will automatically find and list all necessary drivers. Installer will automatically Click Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The installer will automatically appear into the optical drive. The installer will automatically Insert MSI Driver Disc OS. if autorun is enabled in The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt The software installation will then be in progress, you to restart. Click 6. You can also use the same method to install the utilities. You can also use the same method to install Driver/ Utilities Installation new computer. below to install drivers and utilities for your Please follow the steps 1. 2. 3. You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security the bundled security viruses by installing your computer from You can protect utilities. includes a variety of powerful and creative program. The bundle also Drivers and Utilities and Drivers the drivers to maximize you will need to install the operating system After you install a Driver comes with you just built. MSI motherboard of the new computer performance and take more efficiently to utilize your motherboard allow the computer Disc. Drivers we provide. of any special features advantage 5. 4.
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BIOS Setup
CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. • The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information. • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press to run BIOS setup, or to run BIOS setup, or key to process. When the message below appears enter BIOS: Entering BIOS Setup • • • Entering Setup Entering system stability in normal performance for settings offer the optimal The default the Setup program when: You may need to run conditions.
Chapter 3 Genie Button The followingoptionsareavailable: ▶ After enteringBIOS,thefollowingscreenisdisplayed. Overview BIOS menu Virtual OC ▶ BIOS menuselection selection ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ the motherboard. BOARD EXPLORER-Itprovidestheinformationofinstalleddevices on monitor voltagesofsystem. HARDWARE MONITOR-Thismenuisusedtosetthespeedsof fans and OC PROFILE-Thismenuisusedtosetvariousoverclockingprofiles. disk. M-FLASH -ThismenuprovidesthewaytoupdateBIOSwithaUSBflash can causeinstability,wedonotrecommendgeneraluserstooverclock. the frequencycangetbetterperformance,howeverhigh andheat OC -Thismenucontainsthefrequencyandvoltageadjustments. Increasing devices. SETTINGS - Usesthismenutospecifytheparameters forchipsetandboot Temperature monitor Menu display Language BIOS menu information Boot device priority bar selection System
Chapter 3 Low priority High priority Important Temperature monitor Language System information Boot device priority bar Menu display Virtual OC Genie Button OC Genie Virtual ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function. ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ We recommend that you do not to make any modification▶ in OC menu mode and do ▶ Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard. Shows the temperatures of the processor and Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup. Allows you to select the language of the BIOS Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, and the BIOS version. You can move the device icons to change the boot priority. You can move the device This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured. This area provides BIOS Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, enabled, button. When on this by clicking Genie function the OC or disables Enables with automatically overclock OC Genie function can will be light. Enabling this button overclocking profile. MSI optimized
Chapter 3 lists anddescribesthehotkeysmouseoperations. You cancontrolBIOSsettingswiththemouseandkeyboard.Thefollowingtable Operation
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Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined The month from Jan. through Dec. function keys. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric The year can be adjusted by users.
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DMI Information System Information SATA Portx System Time System Date ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶ If the connected SATA device is not displayed,▶ turn off computer and re-check SATA ▶ ▶ ▶ System Status SETTINGS Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read Shows system information, desktop Board Information only). Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory Shows detailed system information, including (read only). Show the information of connected SATA device. Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch The time format is
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Disables the Ipv6 PXE bootsupport. Disables theIpv6PXE Enables theIpv6PXEbootsupport. bootsupport. Disables theIpv4PXE Enables theIpv4PXEbootsupport. stack. Disables UEFInetwork stack. Enables UEFInetwork LAN BootROM. Disables theonboard BootROM. Enables theonboardLAN toindicatetheS3state. The powerLEDblinks to anothercolorindicatetheS3st The powerLEDturns Suspend toRAM.Turnsoffhardware.(Recommended) remainson. Sleep Mode.Hardware ate.
Chapter 3 onnected The system will automatically detect if any USB device is c Enable the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not support USB. The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications. and enables or disables the legacy USB support. Enables hot plug support ports. for the SATA Disables hot plug support ports. for the SATA Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. IDE mode for SATA storage Specify the (Advanced storage devices. AHCI AHCI mode for SATA Specify the to enhance some advanced features Interface) offers Host Controller as Native storage device, such performance of SATA the speed and and hot-plugging. Command Queuing (NCQ) Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices. Disables the SATA function. Disables the
Onboard USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] HPET [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] SATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Mode [AHCI SATA ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Enables or disables the external USB 3.0 controller. Sets Legacy USB function support. Enables or disables EHCI hand-off support for the operating system without EHCI Enables or disables EHCI hand-off support hand-off feature. Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support hand-off feature. Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. Enables or disables the Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. Enables or disables the Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item will appear or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item Allows user to enable set to [AHCI]. when the “SATA Mode” Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. The default mode is default mode The SATA controller. the onboard mode of operation Sets the AHCI. [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled] [IDE Mode] Super IO Configuration USB Configuration ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Sets system Super I/O chip parameters for COM port. Press
Chapter 3 menu. Sets Windows8detailedconfigurationandbehaviors.Press
Disables the Fast Boot configuration. Disables theFast Boot boot time. Enables theFast Bootconfigurationtoaccelerate system Disables MSIFastBoot. the following"FastBoot"willbedisabled andfixed. And Enables theMSIFastBootfunctiontospeedupbootingtime. Disables thisfunction. requirement. toUEFImodemeettheWindows8 The systemwillswitch before ACpowerloss. off) Restores thesystemtopreviousstate(poweron/power Boot upthesystemafterrestoringACpower. Leaves thesysteminpoweroffstateafterrestoringACpower. Disables thisfunction. regulation. 2013 Optimize thesystempowerconsumptionaccordingtoEuP
Chapter 3 Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ activity of PS/2 mouse is detected. Disables this function. Enables the system to be awakened from the power savingEnables the system to be awakened from the modes detected. when activity or input signal of PCIe device is Disables this function. (Suspend to Enables the system to be awakened from S3 RAM) sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. Disables this function. Activates the following set the wake up items, and use these items to events. The wake up events will be defined by OS. boot up on a scheduled time/ date. Enables the system to Disables this function.
Important Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume From S3 by USB Device [Disabled] Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume By RTC Alarm Wake Up Event By [BIOS] ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse. Disables or enables the system wake up by Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices. Disables or enables the system wake up by Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI express device. Disables or enables the system wake up by Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC a specified date/hour/minute/second system will automatically resume (boot up) on the date & time settings). in these fields (using the <+> and <-> to select Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. Selects the wake up event [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [OS] system wake up by RTC Alarm. Disables or enables the [Enabled] [Disabled] [BIOS] Wake Up Event Setup Wake Up Event ▶ to BIOS setup directly at next boot. the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press ▶ If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot" Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press
Chapter 3 might havelimitedrightstochangetheBIOSitems. Sets UserPasswordforsystemsecurity.Enterstheuserpassword ifset;butuser set; userhasfullrightstochangetheBIOSitems. Sets administratorpasswordforsystemsecurity.Entersthe passwordif These itemsareusedtoprioritizetheinstalledbootdevices. Sets devicepriorityforsystemboot. [LEGACY+UEFI] [UEFI] automatically byBIOSwhen“Windows8Feature”isenabled. installation requirement.Thisitemwillbecomeunselectableandbeconfigured Sets thesystembootmodefromlegacyorUEFIarchitecturedependingonOS [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables ordisablestoshowthefullscreenlogowhilesystemPOST. When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear appear will box password a items, Password User / Administrator the selecting When ▶ ▶ Security ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Sets thesequenceofsystembootdevices. Boot on the screen. Type the password then press
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Shows thePOSTmessagesatbooting. The OSbootsstraighttotheGUIwithoutshowingPOSTscreen.
Disables thisfunction. activity ofhotkeyonPS/2keyboardisdetected. Enables thesystemtobeawakenedfromS3/S4/S5statewhen activity ofanykeyonPS/2keyboardisdetected. Enables thesystemtobeawakenedfromS3/S4/S5statewhen Enables bothLegacyBIOSbootmodeandUEFIboot. Enables UEFIBIOSbootmodesupportonly.
Chapter 3 Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] ▶ ▶ This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch. if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion This function will be available message. the system will record and issue a warning Once the chassis is opened, to set the item to [Reset], then it will return To clear the warning message, Disabled, Enabled, Reset] [Enabled] later. [Options: Boot Override Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save Changes Save Changes and Reboot Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Chassis Intrusion Configuration Chassis Intrusion Make U-Key at Make U-Key U-Key ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Save & Exit ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them The installed boot-able devices will appear on be a boot device to start booting. This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values. This item is used to discard current all changes by the BIOS vendor. This item is used to restore/ load all default values This item is used to save current changes. This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system. This item is used to save all changes and reboot Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. This it is used to abandon all changes saving any change. This it is used to abandon Exit BIOS setup without and exit BIOS setup. Press
Chapter 3 [Auto], theCPUwill operateunderthedefaultnumber ofcores. This itemallowsyoutoselectthe numberofactiveprocessorcores.Whensetto automatically reducetheclockwhen theCPUtemperaturegetstoohigh. CPU SmartProtectionisamechanism ofCPUoverheatingprotection.Itwill Shows theadjustedCPUfrequency.Read-only. Sets theCPU-NBratiothatisusedtodetermineclockspeed. Shows theadjustedCPUfrequency.Read-only. changed iftheprocessorsupportsthisfunction. Sets theCPUratiothatisusedtodetermineclockspeed.This itemcanonlybe guaranteed. by adjustingthisvalue.Pleasenotethatoverclockingbehaviorand stabilityisnot Allows youtosettheCPUFSBfrequency(inMHz).Youmayoverclock These itemsshowthecurrentfrequenciesofinstalledCPUandMemory.Read-only. ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ • • • OC ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ CPU CoreControl CPU SmartProtection Adjusted CPU-NBFrequency Adjust CPU-NBRatio[Auto] Adjusted CPUFrequency Adjust CPURatio[Auto] Adjust CPUFSBFrequency Current CPU/DRAMFrequency If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy for Genie OC use to you or advise we warranty your overclocking, void can with users. unfamiliar improperly, are done advanced you if If for and guaranteed, recommended not only is is manually Overclocking PC your Overclocking overclocking. hardware. your damage severely Important
Chapter 3 DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence DRAM timings will be determined based on Detect) of installed memory modules. manually for all memory Allows user to configure the DRAM timing channel. manually for respective Allows user to configure the DRAM timing memory channel. Disables this function. to increase system Choose to apply an AMD Memory Profile (AMP) performance. Disables this function. (XMP) to increase Choose to apply an Intel Extreme Memory Profile system performance. Enables this function. Enables this function. Disables this Turbo Core Technology will linked to AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology. to AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology will linked Turbo Core
Advanced DRAM Configuration DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] AMD Memory Profile (AMP) [Disabled] Adjusted DRAM Frequency Profile (X.M.P) [Disabled] Intel Extreme Memory Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency DRAM Frequency [Auto] Adjust Turbo Core Ratio [Auto] Adjust Turbo Core Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology [Auto] Technology Turbo Core AMD ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Press
Chapter 3 [F4]. Readonly. installed CPU.Youcanalsoaccess thisinformationmenuatanytimebypressing Press
Enhances theoverclockingabilityofCPUBaseclock. (Electromagnetic Interference)problem. Enables thespreadspectrumfunctiontoreduceEMI
Chapter 3 nology ultiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can operating systems in independent partitions. function as multiple systems virtually. Disables this function. Enables CPU Virtualization and allows a platform to run m Disables this function. Depends on AMD Design. Enables AMD Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’Quiet tech function. lower CPU speed and power can effectively and dynamically consumption.
Important IOMMU Mode Core C6 State SVM Mode [Enabled] C1E Support AMD Cool’n’Quiet [Auto] AMD Cool’n’Quiet ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O Virtualization. Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management support. When the CPU enters C6 This item allows you to enable/ dsiable C6 state reduce core voltages to zero volts. state, all cores will save architectural state and longer. Wake up the CPU from C6 state will take a lot Enables this item to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all Enables this item to reduce the CPU power processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). Enabled or disabled AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. disabled AMD Cool’n’Quiet Enabled or [Disabled] Enables or disables CPU Virtualization. [Enabled] [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto] CPU Features MEMORY-Z ▶ ▶ Technology and AMD Cool’n’Quiet as Disabled to retain the default CPU core speed. For CPU which supports the Turbo Core Tech., please set AMD Turbo Core When adjusting CPU Ratio, the Cool’n’Quiet function will be disabled automatically. ▶ ▶ Press
Chapter 3 Selects aBIOSfileintheUSBflashdisk(NTFS/FAT32format)toupdateBIOS. in FAT32format. Saves thecurrentBIOSfiletoUSBflashdisk.Thediskdriveshouldbe ▶ format NTFS AT32/ (F disk flash USB from BIOS ▶ update to you allows funcion M-Flash M-FLASH only). only). ▶ ▶ Update BIOS Save BIOStostorage BIOS. Thesystemwillrebootafterupdating. Selects aBIOSfileintheUSBflashdisk(NTFS/FAT32format)toupdate ▶ ▶ Select onefiletoupdateBIOS Important
Chapter 3 Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Set Name for Overclocking Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Clears the current overclocking profile. Loads the current overclocking profile. Names the current overclocking profile. Names the current overclocking Saves the current overclocking profile. OC Profile Load from USB OC Profile Save to USB Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ OC PROFILE OC Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk format only. Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive. format only. Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press
Chapter 3 set theCPUandsystemfans’speedstargettemperatures. temperature, theCPU/systemfanwillrunatminimumspeed. In thisfield,youcan the maximumspeed.WhencurrentCPUtemperatureisunder theminimum temperature isoverthemaximumtemperature,CPU/systemfan willrunat temperature andtokeepitwithaspecificoperatingspeed.When thecurrentCPU Smart FanControlautomaticallycontrolsfanspeeddependingon thecurrentCPU This motherboardprovidesafanspeedcontrolfeaturecall“Smart FanControl”. green showscurrentCPU/Systemfanspeed. “Fan controlfield”.TheyellowgraphshowscurrentCPU/system temperature.The The redgraphshowstheminimumandmaximumtemperaturesthat besetonthe Shows thecurrentCPUtemperature,systemtemperatureandfans'speeds. ▶ ▶ ▶ HARDWARE MONITOR ▶ ▶ ▶ Fan controlfield Temperature &Speedgraphicdisplay Current Temperature&Speedinformation graphic display Temperature & Speed Temperature &Speed information Current control field Voltage display Fan
Chapter 3 d e f anges and reboot d - Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage. d - Slides the arrow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage. e - Slides the arrow symbol the button to restore the default values. Or click f - Click the "Default" values. all changes and restore to the previous "Cancel" button to abandon a - Selects a fan you want to specify the speed. a - Selects a fan you want values. activate the following items for changing default b - Checks this item to Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum c - Slides the Min and temperatures. Important ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ a b c the system. maximum values. The changed settings will become effective after you save the ch The minimum values of temperature and speed can not be set larger then the Voltage display ▶ • ▶ • Please follow the description below to set the temperatures and fan speeds. and set the temperatures below to description follow the Please Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory. Shows the current voltages of CPU, system
Chapter 3 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. Jack status panel Realtek HD Audio Application Enhancement Control Panel. double click the icon Volume Adjustment Device Selection Software panel overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel. The following figure describes the function Manager from the Software Configuration Software HD Utilities), the “Realtek Chapter 1 - Driver and the audio driver (see After installing (lower right of the screen). at the notification area icon will appear Audio Manager” accordingly. the GUI will pop up click the icon and You may double It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the It is also available to enable
Appendix A computer. This paneldepictsallrenderandcapturedevicescurrentlyconnectedwithyour for bothoutputandinputdevice. The arrayofoptionswillprovideyouacompleteguidanceanticipatedsoundeffect plugged infrontorrearpanelbyadjustthebar. You cancontrolthevolumeorbalanceright/leftsideofspeakersthatyou sign indicatesthedevicesasdefault. Here youcanselectaaudiooutputsourcetochangetherelatedoptions.The“check” section “HardwareDefaultSetting”. As youknow,eachjackcorrespondstoitsdefaultsetting,can refertothenext which deviceiscurrentconnected. When youplugintothedeviceatjack,adialoguewindowwillpopupasking Auto popupdialog ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Jack statuspanel Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment Device Selection
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Appendix A Appendix B
AMD RAID
This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality. Press
Appendix B physically attachedtotheSATAhostadapter. This windowdisplaysthemodelnumber,capacitiesandassignmentofdrives View DrivesAssignments
Appendix B And then press [Ctrl + C] keys to enter the LD Define Menu. Use the space key And then press [Ctrl + C] keys to enter the LD use the arrow key to move to the to choose a RAID mode (RAID 0/ 1/ 10/ 5) and “Drives Assignments” window. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. to enter the LD View the Main Menu screen Press 2 on 2. LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID) (Creating Menu / LD Define LD View factors including based upon should be the RAID configuration of The selection It is best to carefully number of drives available. data security, and the performance, RAID data storage strategy. system and plan the long-term role of the consider the greatest flexibility, manually. or to allow the created either automatically, sets can be 1.
Appendix B 5. 3. 4. ■ StripeBlockSize,thedefault64KBisbestformostapplications.RAID0or10 ■ of thedisk.Orpressanykeytoignorethisoption. Another messagewillshow,press[Ctrl-Y]ifyouaresuretoerase the MBRdata any keytosavedefaultLDname. A messagewillshow,press[Ctrl+Y]toinputaLDnameasyourdesireor assignment to“Y”.Thenpress[Ctrl+Y]savetheconfiguration. drives whichyouwanttomakepartoftheLD,usespacekeychange On theDrivesAssignmentswindow,usearrowkeytochoosehard Gigabyte Boundary,allowsuseofslightlysmallerreplacementdrives. only.
Appendix B econd LD with Important Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message and the system will reboot. You Sure?” will display, answer “Y” to exit it The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below. Press the screen shows the LD information as The LD creation is done, ESC key to the main screen. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity capacity maximum key to use press any the bottom, show up on will The message manually. capacity to modify array [Ctrl-Y] or press remaining capacity of the selected hard drives. If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create s The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. 8. • 7. • 6.
Appendix B 3. 2. 1. Delete LDMenu(DeletingRAID) the RAIDsetorotherkeytoabortit.Press“Ctrl+Y”completedeletion. On thenextscreen,amessagewilldisplaytoinformyou,press“Ctrl+Y”delete set. Choose aLDNo.youwanttodeleteandpress[Del]or[Alt+D]theRAID Press “3”onthemaintoenterDeleteLDMenu.
Appendix B RAID Driver” for yourself. ® RAID Controller is done. ® Important ChipSet\W7_W8\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB9xx\RAID Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device hardware type. The driver AMDClick the “+” in front of the RAID Controllers RAID Controller should appear. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the From Windows, open the Control Panel from System icon. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers drivers includes RAID Driver. The drivers will be automatically installed. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. will appear. The Disc will auto-run and the setup screen Leave the disk /USB drive in the computer until the system reboots itself. Windows Leave the disk /USB drive in the computer until volume is formatted, and Windows setup will need to copy the files after the RAID setup starts copying files. The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller. Press The next screen should confirm that you have ENTER again to continue. and Windows setup should You have successfully installed the RAID driver, continue. You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters. You should be shown ENTER. Select the appropriate RAID controller and press When prompted, insert the “AMD RAID Driver” disk (optical drive or USB) and RAID Driver” disk (optical insert the “AMD When prompted, press Enter. During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to install after selecting operating system installation, During the a third party RAID driver. Driver” button to install 8/ 8.1 click on “Load Windows 7/ - Confirming Windows Driver Installation Existing Windows Driver Installation New Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 Installation 7/ Windows 8/ Windows New Windows - Click the “Browse CD”Copy on allthe the Setup contents screen. in The driver diskette for AMD Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. 3. 1. 4. 2. 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2. The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system. of the drivers while details the installation The following 1. ■ ■ • • • Please follow the instruction• below to make an “AMD Installing Driver Installing ■
Appendix B 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. up back to volume greaterthan2.2TB. sure Make drives! The followingdescribesanexampleofhowtoinstallWindows7/864bitonaRAID0 hard on stored data the all erase will array raid Create can onlymanuallycreateandloadtheRAIDarrayinEFIshell. If youplantoinstall64bitoperatingsystemonaRAIDvolumegreaterthan2.2TB, Installing OSon2.2TBRAID 6. your files! There is no way to reverse the process! the reverse to way no is There files! your 8. 7. selecting menu. device reboot.PressF11whilesystembootingtoaccessboot Save andthen Set the“BoardSATARAIDROM” optionto“UEFI DRIVER”. Set the“SATAMode”optionto“RAIDMode”. Access BIOS→ SETTING→Adv items. Type “drvcfg”attheEFIshellprompt,itwillshowvaluesofcurrentconfigurable Select “UEFI:Built-inEFIShell”toaccesstheShellenvironment. The RAIDROMwillbeloaded. Refer tothevaluein[Drv]and[Ctrl],Typeexample“drvcfg-s40b2”. WARNING Shell> drvcfg-s40b2 Drv[40]Ctrl[B2]Lang[eng] Configurable Components Shell> drvcfg anced →IntegratedPeripheralssubmenu.
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+ Logical Drive Main Menu + Logical Drive List Menu + Logical Drive Create Menu + Logical Drive Delete Menu + Logical Drive + Logical Drive Delete Menu + Logical Drive Delete Drive> - Ld Name Ld Size Setting Basic Setting Raid Mode Stripe Block (KB) Initialization Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy Write Policy Logical Drive Create Menu Usable Physical Drive List - - - + - + + + - - - Wxx Logical Drive Create Menu Hxxxxxx - + - Make sure there are not any logicalMake sure there are not below). drivers (as shown Select “Usable Physical Drive Lis Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu”Back to “Logical Driver Driver Create and select “Logical Choose RAID member disks by pressing arrow key and space key. Delete all logicalDelete by selec drivers Menu”. Delete 10. 11. 12. 13. 9. Appendix B 14. 15. 16. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” andfill“LdName”. Back to“LogicalDriverMainMenu” When prompt“AreYouSureToCreateLogicalDrive?”pressEntert Setting”→“Start Select “LdSize + ------+ + + ------+ + + + StartToCreate - - - + Logical DriveCreateMenu Ld SizeSetting Ld Name Write Policy Read Policy Gigabyte Boundary Initialization Stripe Block(KB) Raid Mode Basic Setting Usable PhysicalDriveList Logical DriveCreateMenu Ld Size(GB) Ld MaxSize Ld SizeSetting Ld Name Write Policy Read Policy Gigabyte Boundary Initialization Stripe Block(KB) Raid Mode Basic Setting Usable PhysicalDriveList ‘Enter’Key-YES/‘Esc’-NO Are YouSureToCreateLogicalDrive? to Create”. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 3000.60GB raidsys_ Appendix B u. a USB flash drive that contain AMD RAID driver Are You Sure To Exit? ( y / n ) Are You Sure Successful To Create Logical Drive Successful Key - Continue ‘Enter’ Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] Lang[eng] - Options Set. Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] platform Press [ENTER] to restart Important Press F11 while system booting Press F11 while system selecting men to access boot device startcontain Windows 7/ 8 64bit DVD. System will Select DVD drive that the DVD. by booting from the Windows 7/ 8 64bit Windows 7/ 8 64bit installation When require HDD driver, insert into a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0 port) and click Browse. into a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0 port) and click After exiting RAID ROM, system will prompt you to restart computer (shown as will prompt system After exiting RAID ROM, Exit RAID ROM by pressing F10.Exit RAID ROM To Exit” press Y. prompt “Are you Sure When When prompt “Successful To Create Logical Drive” press Enter to continue. press Enter Drive” Create Logical To prompt “Successful When below). Insert Windows 7/ 8 64bit DVD into the DVD drive. Press Enter to reboot. 7/ 8 64bit DVD into the DVD drive. Press Enter below). Insert Windows 20. 21. You can find the AMD RAID driver from MSI Driver Disc. The path is 22. 19. 18. \\ChipSet\RICHLAND_W7_W8\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\hseries\RAID 17. Please copy all the files in the folder to a USB flash drive. Appendix B 23. 25. 24. Select “Removable Disk”fromBrowseforFolderdialogthenclickOK Select “Removable procedure. the installing RAID volumenow.Pleasecontinue Windows 7/864bitcanfindthe Controller”. Install “AMDAHCICompatibleRAID . Appendix B