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1. SYSFAN3 SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 ZN Important Please refer to your processor s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU s and system s temperature If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply Before first boot up ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades Getting Started 1 22 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs When installing the front panel connectors please use the optional M Connector to simplify installation Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M Connector and then plug the M Connector into the motherboard P Viso Demensttation Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI wc O F al _ oi E 8g u o Bea i O P mp vn emm umm Ems mem gm ZN tuparan On the connectors coming from the case pins marked by small triangles are positive wires Please use the diagrams above and the writing on
2. Create Arrays Delete ATV Soo Swap AMV Sus ir E a EI Ee A 8 Change the Controller Optionhs i ira corii reri ante A 9 Booting the system from an arraYy u iii A 9 Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages A 9 Change the Staggered Spinup Coumt ii A 10 Installing Driver oret aa tus a A 11 Installing OS on 2 2TB RAID coco rere rr te n een terna A 12 xiii Preface Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate Series MS 7793 v3 X ATX motherboard The A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate Series motherboards are based on AMD A88X A78 A58 A55 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced AMD FM2 FM2 processor the A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Packing Contents i Drivers amp Utilities Motherboard Disc User Guide WO Shield SATA Cable TEMO Optional Accessories USB 3 0 Bracket M Connector These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers please visit the MSI website at http www msi com index php or consult the dealer Ge
3. o 2 PS 2 Mouse Port PS 2 Keyboard Port DVI D Port USB 2 0 Port PS 2 Mouse Port The PS 2 mouse DIN connector for PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard Port The PS 2 keyboard DIN connector for PS 2 keyboard USB 2 0 Port The USB 2 0 port is for attaching USB 2 0 devices such as keyboard mouse or other USB 2 0 compatible devices VGA Port The DB15 pin female connector is provided for monitor DVI D Port The DVI D Digital Visual Interface Digital connector can be connected to a LCD monitor or a CRT monitor with an adapter To connect a monitor please refer to the monitor s manual for more information ATI gt HDMI Port csosriuros wocmeois INTERFACE The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an all digital audio video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all types of TV formats including standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 1 9 Getting Started ZN mnata This platform supports dual display and triple display function HDMI VGA HDMI DVI D VGA DVI D HDMI VGA DVI D Extend mode Extend the desktop to the second and third monitor Clone mode Monitors have the same screen USB 3 0 Port USB 3 0 port is backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit s SuperSpeed ZN mnata In order to use USB 3 0 devices
4. If you want to enter BIOS with enabled MSI Fast Boot mode or enabled Fast Boot mode you have to click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol GOP Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for system information management This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 Feature is enabled Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 Feature is enabled Secure Boot Support Disabled Enables or disables secure boot support Enabled Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure boot settings Disabled Disables this function Secure Boot Mode Standard Selects the secure boot mode This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded This item appears when Secure Boot is enabled Standard The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS Custom Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys Key Management Manages the secure boot keys Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to Custom
5. Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu ed Wake Up Event By BIOS 2 Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system a BIOS Activates the following items and use these items to set the wake up 6 events OS The wake up events will be defined by OS Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm Enabled Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time date Disabled Disables this function 3 11 BIOS Setup Date of month Alarm Time hh mm ss Alarm Sets RTC alarm date Time If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to Enabled the system will automatically resume boot up on a specified date hour minute second in these fields using the lt gt and lt gt to select the date amp time settings Resume By PCI or PCI E Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI or PCI express device Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI PCle device is detected Disabled Disables this function Resume By Onboard LAN Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected Disabled Disables this function Resume From S3 by USB Device Disabled Disables or ena
6. This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port EPP and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port ECP mode Getting Started 1 26 Jumpers JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data With the CMOS RAM the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is turned on If you want to clear the system configuration set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM E T EI DO uU a E ed c Keep Data Clear Data D Di bai oe _ zs 2 MERI You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off Afterwards open the jumper Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the motherboard JUSB_PW1 JUSB_PW2 USB Power Jumpers These jumpers are used to assign which USB and PS 2 ports could support Wake Up Event Setup field of BIOS 8 m ui Ra pm n romo USB Support No Support Default E connectors PP PP trj
7. parameters such as LAN HDD USB and audio Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller LAN Option ROM Disabled Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled Enabled Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Network Stack Disabled Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 IPv6 function Enabled Enables UEFI network stack Disabled Disables UEFI network stack Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled When Enabled the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled Enabled Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support Disabled Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support e Ij e o de 3 7 BIOS Setup gt Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled When Enabled the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled Enabled Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support Disabled Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support SATA Mode AHCI Mode Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller The default mode is AHCI Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Mode Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Adv
8. you must connect to a USB 3 0 port If a USB cable is used it must be USB 3 0 compliant LAN Port The standard RJ 45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Q DT o o D gt LED Status Description Off No link Link Activity LED Yellow Linked LINK ACT SPEED LED co LED Blinking Data activity Off 10 Mbps connection Speed LED Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices The color of the jack refers to the function of the connector m Blue Line in Used for connecting external audio outputting devices m Green Line out Used as a connector for speakers or headphone m Pink Mic Used as a connector for a microphone Getting Started 1 10 APU Accelerated Processing Units Introduction to FM2 FM2 APU The surface of the FM2 FM2 APU has a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the APU for motherboard placement The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator N Imoortant Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the APU and motherboard Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the APU from overheating Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste or thermal tape between the APU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation Replacing the APU When replacing the APU al
9. 2 Selectthe arrays to delete by pressing lt Insert gt key 3 Press lt Enter gt to delete the selected arrays 4 Press lt C gt to confirm the deletion AMD RAID A 6 Swap Arrays Use the Swap Two Arrays option to arrange arrays in a different order Monni If more than one array is created install the operating system to any of them However a small amount of boot information is always written to a disk s in the first array Array 1 of the Array section regardless on which array the operating system is installed If anything happens to a disk in Array 1 the system might not be able to boot It is recommended that the user install the operating system on an AMD RAID bootable array at a redundant RAID level such as RAID1 or RAID5 and swap the array into the first position if it is not already Array 1 To swap arrays 1 Atthe Main Menu use the arrow keys to highlight Swap Two Array and press lt Enter gt AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 1 RAIDO 999GB Ready R W 0 00 500GB Online 2 RAIDO 999GB Ready R W 0 01 500GB Online 0 02 500GB Online 0 03 500GB Online Main Menu Initialize Disk s Create Array Delete Array s Manage Hot Sqare s View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Contiune to Boot IER KEYA lt t gt lt gt lt gt lt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item 2 Select the arrays to sw
10. For more information on compatible components please visit http www msi com service test report DIMM1 DIMM2 Ea mm EID reem UND zim mme P Vito Bemensttation 2344 m Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ n Dual Channel mode Population Rule In Dual Channel mode the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously Enabling Dual Channel mode can enhance system performance The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual Channel mode A ayer DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM slots To ensure system stability memory modules must be of the same type and density in Dual Channel mode Due to chipset resource usage the system will only detect up to 31 GB of memory not full 32 GB when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules installed Getting Started 1 14 Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case If there is an I O back plate that came with the computer case please replace it with the I O backplate that came with the motherboard package The I O bac
11. SATA 6Gb s ports Supports RAID 0 RAID1 RAID5 and RAID 10 m A78 G41 PC Mate AMD A78 Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb s ports Supports RAID 0 RAID1 and RAID 10 m A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate AMD A58 A55 Chipset 6x SATA 3Gb s ports Supports RAID 0 RAID1 and RAID 10 Getting Started 1 4 USB m A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate AMD A88X A78 Chipset 4x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors 10x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB connectors m A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate AMD A58 A55 Chipset 12x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB connectors Audio Realtek ALC887 Codec LAN Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller Back Panel Connectors m 1x PS 2 keyboard port m 1x PS 2 mouse port 4x USB 2 0 ports 2x USB 3 0 ports A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate m 6x USB 2 0 ports A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate 1x VGA port 1x DVI D port 1x HDMI port m 1x LAN RJ45 port m 3x audio jacks Internal Connectors m 1x 24 pin ATX main power connector m 1x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector m 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate m 6x SATA 3Gb s connectors A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate m 3x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2 0 ports m 1x USB 3 0 connector supports addi
12. When the Pause feature is enabled and an array goes critical offline or there is another problem with the system the boot process stops and an error message is displayed on the screen The user must press Enter to continue booting If the Pause feature is disabled error messages are displayed briefly but the system continues to boot 1 Atthe Controller Options submenu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Toggle Pause if Critical and press lt Enter gt 2 Set pauses to the boot sequence for critical offline warnings Use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Toggle Pause if Critical Toggle Pause if Offline 3 Press lt Enter gt to toggle between On and Off A 9 AMD RAID lt Z o o lt gt o D gt gt gt Change the Staggered Spinup Count Depending on a system s power supply load rating you might want to limit the number of disks that are spun up together when a system is powered on 1 Atthe Controller Options submenu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count and press lt Enter gt The number within the brackets changes colour to indicate it is selected 2 Use the lt arrow keys gt to change the number within the brackets The minimum is 1 and the maximum is 8 3 Press lt Enter gt to save the setting AMD RAID A 10 Installing Driver New Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Installation The following details the installatio
13. at Ta European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Taiwan For better environmental protection waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal California USA The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California For further information please visit http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations such as the EU REACH Regulation Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and the Council MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at http www msi com html popup csr evmtprtt_pcm html vii Preface WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist MSI must remind you that Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes effect on August 13 2005 products of electrical and electronic
14. down firmly into the socket and close the lever As the APU is likely to move while the lever is being closed always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the APU to make sure the APU is properly and completely embedded into the socket Getting Started 1 12 5 Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard 6 Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism Hook one end of the clip to hook first El 1g g a O 0 E a DE E men E en am gan E CPU fan connector H EN D a Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it 8 Fasten down the lever Attach the APU Fan cable to the APU fan connector on the motherboard A N paent While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt the fixed lever will spring back instantly Confirm that the APU cooler has formed a tight seal with the APU before booting your system Please refer to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about APU cooler installation Getting Started DT o o D Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules
15. equipment cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI branded products that are sold into the EU You can return these products to local collection points DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gem der Richtlinie 2002 96 EG Uber Elektro und Elektronik Altger te d rfen Elektro und Elektronik Altger te nicht mehr als kommunale Abf lle entsorgt werden MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt die in die Europ ische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zur ckzunehmen Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altger tesammelstelle in Ihrer Nahe FRANCAIS En tant qu cologiste et afin de prot ger l environnement MSI tient rappeler ceci Au sujet de la directive europ enne EU relative aux d chets des quipement lectriques et lectroniques directive 2002 96 EC prenant effet le 13 ao t 2005 que les produits lectriques et lectroniques ne peuvent tre d pos s dans les d charges ou tout simplement mis la poubelle Les fabricants de ces quipements seront oblig s de r cup rer certains produits en fin de vie MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
16. gt lt gt lt gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item 2 Select the disks with which to create the array by pressing lt Insert gt key 3 Press lt Enter gt to include the selected disks in the array 4 n the User Input section use the arrow keys to select an array type Only array types that can be created with the selected disks are available 5 Press lt Enter gt 6 Select an array size 7T Press Enter when either the desired size or the maximum available size is reached 8 Select a caching level using the arrow keys and press lt Enter gt 9 Press C to confirm the array settings A 5 AMD RAID Delete Arrays AN Imoortent Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely the data can be recovered To delete an array 1 Atthe Main Menu use the arrow keys to highlight Delete Array and press lt Enter gt gt o O D 2 gt gt AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 1 RAID5 999GB Ready R W 0 00 500GB Online 0 01 500GB Online 0 02 500GB Online 0 03 500GB Ready Main Menu Initialize Disk s Create Array Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Soares View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Contiune to Boot Available Keys 1 5 Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item
17. the AC power loss Power Off Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power Power On Boot up the system after restoring AC power Last State Restores the system to the previous state power on power off before AC power loss Windows 8 8 1 Configuration Sets Windows 8 8 1 detailed configuration and behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Windows 8 8 1 Feature Disabled Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems Before enabling this item make sure all installed devices amp utilities hardware amp software should meet the Windows 8 requirements Enabled The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 requirement Disabled Disables this function MSI Fast Boot Disabled MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot Enabled Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time And the following Fast Boot will be disabled and fixed Disabled Disables MSI Fast Boot Fast Boot Disabled Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled Enabled Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time Disabled Disables the Fast Boot configuration DI D Kei Wu CA BIOS Setup 3 10 ZN natan
18. 25 JCOM T Se al Port Connector teet oie A 1 26 JUMPE CT 1 27 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper nnne n iii 1 27 Drivers and Utilities et REI Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2 1 APU Installationi ire uma tte E 2 2 Memory Installationi iupa a cite 2 4 Motherboard lristallation 2 2 22 0 1c de os EE den hee 2 5 Power Connectors Installation ccrto ett zr a tede ca 2 7 SATA HDD Installation ooo a a ee rete eee 2 9 MSATA SSD Installation u u u iue ia 2 10 Front Panel Connector Installation 2 11 JFP1 Connector Installation 2 11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation nene 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation a aa 2 12 USB2 0 Connector Installation i 2 12 USB3 0 Gonnector Installation 2 12 Graphics Card Installation u rnnt enn tren 2 13 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup i Entering SUN ccce tendon iaia air Entering slo ee c 3 2 oiim 3 3 a u p 3 5 RH e 3 6 EUREN 3 6 le WT BEE 3 7 Boot ara iaia 3 13 SEGUN Vicos isla 3 14 Save E 3 15 Preface xii Appendix A AMD RAID uni A 1 tice Te del A 2 Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility A 3 Understanding the Colour Code trennen A 3 initialize eher
19. Mate A78 G41 PC Mate SATA1 6 3Gb s by AMD A58 A55 A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate ZN mnata Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply Such devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray Please refer to the device s manual for further information Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices such as HDDs SSDs and optical drives be screwed down into the case Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90 degree angle Data loss may result during transmission otherwise SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable However it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes e 1 21 Getting Started CPUFAN SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with 12V If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on board you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control Remember to connect all system fans Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector CPUFAN Jaydeyo
20. Preface A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate Motherboard G52 77931XL 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 in this manual are properties of their respective owners m MSI is registered trademark of Micro Star Int l Co Ltd NVIDIA is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation ATI is registered trademark of AMD Corporation AMD is registered trademarks of AMD Corporation Intel is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Realtek is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation JMicron is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation Netware is registered trademark of Novell Inc Lucid is trademark of LucidLogix Technologies Ltd VIA is registered trademark of VIA Technologies Inc ASMedia is registered trademark of ASMedia Technology Inc iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc Qualcomm Atheros and Ki
21. able Keys lt t gt lt gt lt gt lt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item Press lt Enter gt to select Initialize Disk s Select the disks to initialize by pressing lt Insert gt key Press lt Enter gt to initialize the selected disks Press the lt C gt key to confirm the initialization akon AMD RAID A 4 Create Arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized Important For redundant arrays the Create process is not finished until after the operating system and AMD RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system However the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data array Ifthe system is booted from an AMD RAID bootable array the first array in the Arrays section must be the bootable array The system boots only from the first array in the Arrays section As necessary use the Swap Two Arrays feature to swap arrays and place the bootable array in the first position lt Z o o lt To create an array 1 Atthe Main Menu use the arrow keys to highlight Create Array and press lt Enter gt AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays 0 03 500GB Ready Main Menu Initialize Disk s Delete Array s Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Sqare s View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Contiune to Boot Available Keys lt t
22. anced Host Controller Interface offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging RAID Mode Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices gt SATAX Hot Plug Disabled Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support This item will appear when the SATA Mode set to AHCI RAID Enabled Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports Disabled Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports gt HD Audio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller gt HPET Enabled Enables or disables the HPET High Precision Event Timers support Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu gt Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device IGD Integrated Graphics Display PEG PCI Express Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Share Memory default Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics This item defines the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics Options 32M 64M 128M 256M DVMT Memory 256MB DVMT memory can dynamically allocate system memory for running graphics intensive applications such as 2D 3D games Options 128MB 256MB Maximum gt IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Enables or disabl
23. ap by pressing lt Insert gt key 3 Press lt Enter gt to swap the arrays A T AMD RAID lt Z o o o lt Manage Spares This option allows the user to assign or unassign global or dedicated spares At the Main Menu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Manage Host Spare s and press lt Enter gt to enter submenu AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 1 RAIDO 999GB Normal R W 0 00 500GB Online 0 01 500GB Online 0 02 1000GB Ready 0 03 1000GB Ready gt o D 5 gt gt Manage Hot Spare s Assign Dedicated Hot Spare s Unassign Hot Spare s Available Keys lt t gt lt gt lt gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item To assign global spares 1 Atthe Manage Host Spare s submenu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Assign Global Hot Spare s and press lt Enter gt 2 Selectthe disks to assign as global spares by pressing lt Insert gt key 3 Press lt Enter gt to assign the selected disks as global spares To assign dedicated spares 1 Atthe Manage Host Spare s submenu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Assign Dedicated Hot Spare s and press lt Enter gt N Select the disks to assign as dedicated spares by pressing lt Insert gt key Press lt Enter gt to assign dedicated spares 4 Press lt C gt to continue e To unassign spares 1 Atthe Manage Host Spare s submenu use the
24. arrow keys to highlight Unassign Hot Spare s and press lt Enter gt N Select the disks to unassign as spares by pressing lt Insert gt key Press lt Enter gt to unassign the selected disks 4 Press lt C gt to continue e AMD RAID A 8 Change the Controller Options Controller Options allows the user to configure options for the boot sequence At the Main Menu use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Controller Options and press lt Enter gt to enter submenu AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 1 RAIDO 999GB Normal R W 0 00 500GB Online 0 01 500GB Online 0 02 1000GB Ready 0 03 1000GB Ready Controller Options Toggle Pause if Critical OFF Toggle Pause if Offline OFF Set Staggered Spinup Count 2 Available Keys lt t gt lt gt lt gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item imponens By default all options are On It is recommended that options remain On Booting the system from an array This option allows the user to enable boot support It is recommended that this option be disabled only if the system is booted from another device 1 At the Controller Options submenu use the arrow keys to highlight Toggle INT13 Boot Support and press lt Enter gt 2 Use the lt arrow keys gt to highlight Toggle INT13 Boot Support 3 Press lt Enter gt to toggle between On and Off Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages
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26. bles the system wake up by USB devices Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state when activity of USB device is detected Disabled Disables this function gt Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of PS 2 mouse is detected Disabled Disables this function Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 keyboard Any Key Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of any key on PS 2 keyboard is detected Hot Key Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of hot key on PS 2 keyboard is detected Disabled Disables this function Realtek PCle GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configures ethernet controller parameter Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu DI Di Kei Wu 0 BIOS Setup 3 12 Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices Full Screen Logo Display Enabled Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST Enabled The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen Disabled Shows the POST messages at booting GO2BIOS Disabled Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power bu
27. ccurs please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data and enter the BIOS to load the default settings CPU Voltage CPU NB Voltage Auto Sets these voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually BIOS Setup 3 18 Spread Spectrum This function reduces the EMI Electromagnetic Interference generated by modulating clock generator pulses Enabled Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI Electromagnetic Interference problem Disabled Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock ZN feste f you do not have any EMI problem leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance But if you are plagued by EMI select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction The greater the Spread Spectrum value is the greater the EMI is reduced and the system will become less stable For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value please consult your local EMI regulation Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up CPU Memory Changed Detect Enabled Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced Enabled The system will issue a warnin
28. di go Ex O JUSB_PW2 E H D for backpanel a 0 LA sa PS 2 Support No Support Default 1 27 Getting Started OC SR o o D 3 gt Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities Total Installer Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of finding necessary drivers Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer 1 Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive The setup screen will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in OS 2 Click Total Installer A popup dialog will appear listing all necessary drivers Utility Google Security Service base f STORAGE AUDIO OTHERS CZ Total installer Product Registration Click here 3 Select all checkbox on driver listing dialogue 4 Click Install button 5 The software installation will then be in progress after it has finished it will prompt you to restart 6 Click OK button to finish 7 Restart your computer You can also use the same method to
29. ds are recommended Q Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCle x16 slot with butterfly lock http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A m af m Single Video Card Installation 1 Determine what type of expansion slot s the video card will use Locate the expansion slot s on the motherboard Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the computer case 2 Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot s with the display ports facing out of the computer case For a single video card installation using the PCI E2 slot is recommended 3 Push the video card into its expansion slot s Depending on the expansion slot s used there should be clip s on the expansion slot s that will lock in place 4 f needed screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply 5 Please consult your video card s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings Getting Started 1 18 AMD CrossFire Multi GPU Technology AMD CrossFire is a multi GPU performance gaming platform By linking together two or more discrete GPUs CrossFire can significant improve system graphics performance It allows the ability to scale a system s graphics power as needed making it the most scalable gaming platform This motherboard will automatically detect CrossFire technology and make changes in t
30. e XMP Disabled X M P Extreme Memory Profile is the overclocking technology by memory module This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X M P technology When the Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP is Enabled the AMD Memory Profile AMP will be forced to be disabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Choose to apply an Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP to increase system performance AMD Memory Profile AMP Disabled AMP is the overclocking technology by memory module This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support AMP technology When AMP is Enabled the XMP will be forced to be disabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Choose to apply an AMD Memory Profile AMP to increase system performance DRAM Timing Mode Auto Selects the memory timing mode Auto DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD Serial Presence Detect of installed memory modules Link Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel UnLink Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for respective memory channel Advanced DRAM Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will be activated after setting Link or Unlink in DRAM Timing Mode User can set the memory timing for each memory channel The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing If it o
31. em time Use tab key to switch between time elements The time format is lt hour gt lt minute gt lt second gt gt SATA Port Show the information of connected SATA device ZN mpatat If the connected SATA device is not displayed turn off computer and re check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard System Information Shows detailed system information including CPU type BIOS version and Memory read only BIOS Setup 3 6 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI Express interface protocol and latency timer Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu PEGO 1 2 Gen X Auto Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices PEGO PEG1 PEG2 are as first second and third PCle x16 slots Auto Enables all PCle Geni Gen2 and Gen3 supports Gen1 Enables PCle Gen1 support only Gen2 Enables PCle Gen2 support only Gen3 Enables PCle Gen3 support only PCI Latency Timer 32 Sets latency timer of PCI interface device Options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 PCI Bus clocks ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Power LED Blinking Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED Dual Color The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state Blinking The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals
32. erature amp Speed graphic display information Fan control field Voltage display Current Temperature amp Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature system temperature and fans speeds Temperature amp Speed graphic display The red graph shows the minimum and maximum temperatures that be set on the Fan control field The yellow graph shows current CPU system temperature The green shows current CPU System fan speed Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed When the current CPU temperature is over the maximum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the maximum speed When the current CPU temperature is under the minimum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the minimum speed In this field you can set the CPU and system fans speeds and target temperatures c Ij o ex E 3 23 BIOS Setup Please follow the description below to set the temperatures and fan speeds a Selects a fan you want to specify the speed b Checks this item to activate the following items for changing default values c Slides the Min and Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum temperatures d Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage e Slides the arr
33. es the multi screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card Enabled Enables IGD multi screen function Disabled Disables IGD multi screen function DI D Kei Wu CA BIOS Setup 3 8 gt USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu USB Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard USB controller XHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables XHCI hand off support for the operating system without XHCI hand off feature EHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables EHCI hand off support for the operating system without EHCI hand off feature Legacy USB Support Enabled Sets Legacy USB function support Auto The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enables or disables the legacy USB support Enabled Enable the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not support USB Disabled The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications gt Onboard USB3 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the external USB 3 0 controller Super IO Configuration Sets system Super UO chip parameters for COM port Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial COM port 0 Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port 0 Enabled Enables or disables serial COM port 0 Se
34. g message during boot and than needs to load the default settings for new devices Disabled Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings OC Retry Count 1 Resets counts for overclocking retrying When overclocking has failed setting this item as 1 2 3 will allow system to reboot 1 2 3 times with the same overclocked configuration If overclocking has failed every time the system will restore the defaults CPU Specifications Press Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays the information of installed CPU You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F4 Read only CPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub menu The sub menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support Read only e Ij O o de 3 19 BIOS Setup gt MEMORY Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory CPU Features Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu AMD Cool n Quiet Auto Enabled or disabled AMD Cool n Quiet function Auto Depends on AMD Design Enable Enables AMD Cool n Quiet function The Cool n Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption Disabled Disables this function AN imponen When adjusting CPU Ratio the Cool n Quiet function will be disabled automatically For CPU which supports the Turbo C
35. he BIOS as needed Follow the instructions below to ensure a successful two way CrossFire installation 1 Install two AMD Radeon HD graphics cards into the PCI_E2 amp PCI_E4 expansion slots 2 With the two cards installed an optional CrossFire Video Link cable is required to connect the graphics cards Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the metal contacts please refer to the picture below Please note that although two graphics cards have been installed only the display ports on the graphics card installed in the first PCle x16 slot will work All displays should be connected to this graphics card EN D Q CrossFire Video Link Cable AN Imoortent Please ensure that all graphics cards used in CrossFire mode are of the same brand and specifications For best compatibility with the motherboard MSI graphics cards are recommended Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphics cards to ensure stable operation 1 19 Getting Started 3 Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video card package For more information please refer to the manual that came with your video card 4 After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed reboot the system After entering the operating system OS right click on the desktop and choose the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Cont
36. ight be taken Yellow text Indicates information about the yellow highlighted option Green text Indicates an item that has been selected Light blue text Indicates that the item cannot be selected Magenta text Indicates items that are related to spares or boot options Red text Indicates a failed virtual or physical disk or a warning For example informational text might be red if an option is not available A 3 AMD RAID Initialize Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD RAID array Initialization writes AMD RAID configuration information metadata to a disk AN Imoortent Ifa disk is part of an AMD RAID array the disk cannot be selected for initialization To initialize the disk anyway delete the AMD RAID array Data on the disk is deleted during initialization so ensure the correct disks are chosen to initialize A legacy disk can contain valid data When a legacy disk is initialized all data on the disk is lost gt o 19 D gt gt gt To initialize disks 1 Atthe Main Menu use the arrow keys to highlight Initialize Disk s AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 0 00 500GB Ready 0 01 500GB Ready 0 02 500GB Ready 0 03 500GB Ready Main Menu Create Array Delete Array s Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Sqare s View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Contiune to Boot Avail
37. install the utilities Getting Started 1 28 Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code imponens The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased Memory Installation E http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ Q r o Lo D m N Quick Installation Motherboard Installation N Q ic Oo 2 5 Quick Installation Chapter 2 2 6 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation N Q ic Oo 2 7 Quick Installation Se 30 Chapter 2 2 8 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation gt BE http youtu be RZsMpqxythc N O o ta 2 9 Quick Installation mSATA SSD Installation Chapter 2 2 10 Quick Installation Front Panel Connector Installation c 2 S S 7 E 9 o o c c o o D LL E http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI z 1 deyo Front Panel Audio Connector Installation Quick Installation 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation USB2 0 Connector Installation r 0 Lo D N USB3 0 Connector Installation Quick Ins
38. ion about each disk View Array Details View information about each array Rescan All Channels Rescan all channels to detect new or removed disks and arrays Controller Options Change INT13 boot support turn off Critical arrays or warning for Offline arrays while booting or change the number of disks that can be spun up when the system is powered on Contiune to Boot Exit the BIOS Configuration Utility and continue booting the system AMD RAID A 2 Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility When booting the system press lt Ctrl R gt when the BIOS banner displays After entering AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility the following screen is displayed AMD RAID Array Configuration Arrays Disks 1 RAID5 999GB Ready R W 0 00 500GB Online 0 01 500GB Online 0 02 500GB Online 0 03 500GB Online lt Z o o lt Main Menu Initialize Disk s Delete Array s Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Sqare s View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Contiune to Boot AED lt t gt lt 4 gt lt 4 gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item Understanding the Colour Code Colour codes indicate the type or status of information at the BIOS Configuration Utility White text Indicates an available option or informational text Black text yellow highlighting Indicates an option or device for which action m
39. kplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws Align the mounting plate s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below For more information please refer to the manual that came with the computer case Chapter 1 toward the rear of the computer case They should line up with the holes on the I O backplate The I O ports should be facing N lmoortent Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris To prevent damage to the motherboard any contact between the motherboard circuitry and the computer case except for the mounting stands is prohibited Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the motherboard 1 15 Getting Started Q SR ie o 4 gt Power Supply I el Zuel Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors http youtu be gkDYyR_83l4 n JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply To connect the ATX power supply align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector If done correctly the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard s p
40. l lt Alt gt and Delete keys MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup You can click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the physical GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot DI 0 o ct 4 exi CA Fast Boot MM 41 w Click GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility AN important screen Please be sure to install the MSI Fast Boot utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup version 100 BIOS Setup 3 2 Overview After entering BIOS the following screen is displayed Temperature monitor Language System oe information name Virtual OC NEL Genie Button Ii GE Boot device priority bar BIOS menu Mesures selection OC PROFILE RANA BIOS menu KONIOR selection BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Menu display Temperature monitor Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard Language Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup System information Shows the time date CPU name CPU frequency DRAM frequency DRAM capacity and the BIOS version BIOS menu selection The following options are available SETTINGS Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices m OC This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments Increasing the frequency can get better performance however high fre
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42. ller are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc Revision History Revision Revision History Date V3 0 First release 2013 10 V3 1 Add A88X G41 PC Mate 2013 12 V3 2 Add A58 G41 PC Mate 2014 02 Preface ii Smartphone Application MSI is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for IT buyers With a simple tap of the I 4 4 sed smartphone you ll efficiently locate your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and if product details are required you may easily download user manuals within minutes Better yet the power calculator provides accurate estimates of power unit capacity for DIY users ANDROID APP ON Google play Available on the iPhone Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor Alternatively please try the following help resources for further guidance Visit the MSI website for technical guide BIOS updates driver updates and other information http www msi com service download Contact our technical staff at http support msi com iii Preface 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 enclo
43. me u aii aaa vi Japan VCCI Class B Statlement u EENS er d ai vi Korea Warning Statements uuu ai vi Battery Inforrmation aei e a vii Chemical Substances Information 2 rnit ren etn rne hn rere vii WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Packing Meel EC 1 2 Optional ACCESSORIES 1 2 Assembly Pr cautioris iaia 1 3 Motherboard SpecifiCatiOns ncn tz 1 4 Connectors Quick ET E 1 7 Back Pane Klee 1 9 A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate 1 9 A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate 1 9 APU Accelerated Processing Unite roro ea terrere rrr 1 11 Introduction to FM2 FM2 APU ii 1 11 APU amp Cooler Installatiort retten triente 1 12 MEMON EET 1 14 Dual Channel mode Population Rule ii 1 14 Mounting Screw Holes eroe rrr ht rennen ki atra ria 1 15 Power SUD P iris 1 16 JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors essen 1 16 Expansion Slots ici olii PCI E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots xi Preface Video Graphics Cards o nen ran Single Video Card Installation AMD CrossFire Multi GPU Technology 1 19 Internal CommectorS EE 1 21 SATAI 6 SATA Conne Clors 2 ua ind 1 21 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connechors 1 22 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors A 1 23 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors uuu Ass 1 24 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector sssini aiina ianiai 1
44. n of the drivers while installing operating system 1 During the operating system installation after selecting the location to install Windows 7 8 8 1 click on Load Driver button to install a third party RAID driver 2 When prompted insert the AMD RAID Driver disk optical drive or USB and press Enter Z o o lt A Imporent Please follow the instruction below to make an AMD RAID Driver for yourself Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive Click the Browse CD on the Setup screen Copy all the contents in ChipSet W7_W8 Packages Drivers SBDrv Bolton RAID_Driver for Windows 7 or Windows 8 ChipSet W81 Packages Drivers SBDrv Bolton RAID_Driver for Windows 8 1 The driver diskette for AMD RAID Controller is done e 3 You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters 4 Select the appropriate RAID controller and press ENTER 5 The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller Press ENTER again to continue 6 You have successfully installed the RAID driver and Windows setup should continue 7 Leave the disk USB drive in the computer until the system reboots itself Windows setup will need to copy the files after the RAID volume is formatted and Windows setup starts copying files Existing Windows Driver Installation 1 Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive 2 The Disc will auto run and the setup screen will a
45. n the menu display area General Help The General Help displays a brief description to assist you in grasping the selected item BIOS Setup 3 4 Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations Description Move the cursor Select Item lt Enter gt E a Click Double click the left button Select Icon Field Click the right button Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter Memory Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT FAT32 USB drive 3 5 BIOS Setup e Ij O o de O DT D o ua D O SETTINGS Temperature CPU SETTINGS M FLASH System Status System Date Sets the system date Use tab key to switch between date elements The format is lt day gt lt month gt lt date gt lt year gt lt day gt Day of the week from Sun to Sat determined by BIOS Read only lt month gt The month from Jan through Dec lt date gt The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys lt year gt The year can be adjusted by users System Time Sets the syst
46. ore Tech please set AMD Turbo Core Technology and AMD Cool n Quiet as Disabled to retain the default CPU core speed gt SVM Mode Enabled Enables or disables CPU Virtualization Enabled Enables CPU Virtualization and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions The system can function as multiple systems virtually Disabled Disables this function gt Core C6 State Disabled Enables or disables C6 state support Enabled When the CPU enters C6 state all cores will save architectural state and reduce core voltages to zero volts Wake up the CPU from C6 state will take a lot longer Disabled Disables this function DI D Kei Wu exi CA BIOS Setup 3 20 M FLASH Temperature CPU Disabled SETTINGS M FLASH N Important M Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk FAT32 NTFS format only or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk FAT FAT32 format only BIOS Boot Function Disabled Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file Enabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk Disabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard This may cause system unstable MSI recommend it only for power users Select one file to boot Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to boot the system This i
47. ow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage f Click the Default button to restore the default values Or click the Cancel button to abandon all changes and restore to the previous values N Important The minimum values of temperature and speed can not be set larger then the maximum values The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU system and memory DT D ei al 0 O BIOS Setup 3 24 Appendix A AMD RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality gt o D gt gt gt Introduction The motherboard comes with the AMD RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets AMD RAID controller offers RAID level 0 Striping RAID level 1 Mirroring and Duplexing RAID level 5 Block Interleaved Distributed Parity RAID level 10 A Stripe of Mirrors Volume JBOD and RAIDABLE RAIDO 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 RAID1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance RAIDS optional provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information This results in excellent performance and good fa
48. ower connector JPWR2 O mn o em zim mm AN Imoortent Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard Getting Started 1 16 Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards such as discrete graphics or audio cards PCI E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card PCIe x16 Slot PCle x16 Slot PCle 2 0 x1 Slot PCI1 3 PCI Slots The PCI slot supports additional LAN SCSI USB and other add on cards that comply with PCI specifications PCI Slot terme When adding or removing expansion cards always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet Read the expansion card s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes 1 17 Getting Started EN D Q Q SR ie o 0 gt Video Graphics Cards If available this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU s integrate graphics processor but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard s expansion slots Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system s graphics performance For best compatibility MSI graphics car
49. ppear 3 Under the Driver tab click on AMD chipset drivers by your need The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver 4 The drivers will be automatically installed Confirming Windows Driver Installation From Windows open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon mw 2 Choose the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager tab 3 Click the in front of the RAID Controllers hardware type The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear A 11 AMD RAID Installing OS on 2 2TB RAID If you plan to install Windows 7 8 8 1 64bit on a RAID volume greater than 2 2TB you can only manually create the RAID array in EFI shell AN WARNING Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives Make sure to back up your files There is no way to reverse the process gt o D gt x gt The following describes an example of how to install Windows 7 8 8 1 64bit on a RAID 0 volume greater than 2 2TB 1 Copy OtherDriver Rcadm rcadm efi to root of a FAT32 USB Flash Drive from the MSI Driver Disc Plug in the USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the motherboard Access BIOS SETTING Advanced Integrated Peripherals submenu Set the SATA Mode option to RAID Mode Set the Board SATA RAID ROM option to UEFI DRIVER akon RAID Mo ROM UEFI DR 6 Save and then reboot 7 Press F11 while system booting to access boot device selecting men
50. quency and heat can cause instability we do not recommend general users to overclock M FLASH This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk OC PROFILE This menu is used to set various overclocking profiles HARDWARE MONITOR This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system BOARD EXPLORER It will provide the information of the installed devices on the motherboard 3 3 BIOS Setup e Ij SL o de O DT D o smi D O gt Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority High priority v gt n MV Mm Low priority Menu display This area provides BIOS settings and information to be configured Virtual OC Genie Button Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button When enabled this button will be light Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile Model Name Shows the model name of motherboard SETTINGS General Help Sub Menu Scroll bar Sub menu If you find a point symbol to the left of certain items that means a sub menu can be launched for additional options You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the item and press Enter or double click the left mouse button to enter the sub menu Scroll bar Slide the scroll bar or use the arrow keys to display the other items that are available o
51. rd Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values Restore Defaults This item is used to restore load all default values by the BIOS vendor Boot Override The installed boot able devices will appear on this menu you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting eo Ij 0 Q se 3 15 BIOS Setup OC Temperature E ou Gg SETTINGS M FLASH ZN tapartnt Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users Overclocking is not guaranteed and if done improperly can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware f you are unfamiliar with overclocking we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking Current CPU DRAM Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory Read only CPU Base Frequency MHz Default Sets the CPU Base clock You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed This item appears when the installed processor supports this function Adjust CPU Ratio Auto Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function O DT D o smi 0 O BIOS Setup 3 16 Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency Read only Adjust CPU NB Ratio Auto Sets the CPU NB ratio that is u
52. rgo de dichos productos al termino de su periodo de vida MSI estar comprometido con los t rminos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Uni n Europea al final de su periodo de vida Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat De richtlijn van de Europese Unie EU met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten SRPSKI Da bi za titili prirodnu sredinu i kao preduze e koje vodi ra una o okolini i prirodnoj sredini MSI mora da vas podesti da Po Direktivi Evropske unije EU o odbacenoj ekektronskoj i elektri noj opremi Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja stupa na snagu od 13 Avgusta 2005 proizvodi koji spadaju pod elektronsku i elektri nu opremu ne mogu vi e biti odba eni kao obi an otpad i proizvo a i ove opreme bi e prinu eni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobi ajenog
53. rial COM Port 0 Settings Auto Sets serial port 0 COM If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually gt Parallel LPT Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of parallel port LPT Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Parallel LPT Port Enabled Enables or disables parallel LPT port r Parallel LPT Port Settings Auto Sets parallel port LPT If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually e Ij e o de 3 9 BIOS Setup Device Mode Printer Mode Selects an operating mode for parallel port Printer Mode Printer port mode SPP Standard Parallel Port mode EPP 1 9 1 7 SPP Enhanced Parallel Port 1 9 1 7 mode Standard Parallel Port mode ECP Extended Capability Port mode ECP EPP 1 9 1 7 Extended Capability Port mode Enhanced Parallel Port 1 9 1 7 mode Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu EuP 2013 Disabled Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013 regulation Enabled Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation Disabled Disables this function Note When enabled the system will not support RTC wake up event functions Restore after AC Power Loss Power Off Sets the system behaviors while encountering
54. rol Center New gt ER Screen resolution RE Gadgets Personalize 5 The CrossFire setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire mode to operate The follow screen appears in the Catalyst Control Center Depending on your operating system the screen may look different OQ zT o o D gt Catalyst Control Center Preferences AMD CrossFireX Configuration gt Pinned Select which graphies processore to use in your AMD Crossfire configuration gt Preseis See Management common Display Tasks gt MyVGA Dicalave gt Video gt Gaming e gt ule e s e gt Pertomance identify GPU ZN tupara A CrossFire system has four possible display modes SuperTiling Scissor Mode Alternate Frame Rendering Super Anti aliasing For more details please consult the graphics card manual Getting Started 1 20 Internal Connectors SATA1 6 SATA Connectors This connector is a high speed SATA interface port Each connector can connect to one SATA device SATA devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray Q n 3 Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD K http youtu be RZsMpqxythc n EN D H mp mm mmm mmm Els mm SATA1 6 6Gb s by AMD A88X A78 A88X G41 PC
55. s that this device is C in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive O N1996 V Preface Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This equipment and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Taiwan Wireless Statements SR AR ER se A EE E MADBRSERBH Z kS X OS ERA CATR SRERMRAERTESKEE SRRATERRE MEX BER CkKSSRTERASHROEA MACKEE EKESEREFEZER DEE KLWZHRSHADSSHAERLS HERMANA EZ T ZARAZA REPARERT RENI TERIE USEEDENEmETIB E EAR Eseiseki mgtgsnugze Japan VCCI Class B Statement 7274 B 15 3RF I ii COS FRANSES SRESAERHBBA VCC OB LCES lt OF ABBRRNRECT COREY REN CIVUAPFLEV AY sS Cri U C fipnat SRBSENEROTFCEMHSVET MERAS LHH TELU MWMVALTCEEW Korea Warning Statements del THAME 2335 UEC 75340 Ws Preface vi Battery Information A La REW E CA
56. sed to determine CPU NB clock speed Adjusted CPU NB Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU NB frequency Read only CPU Core Control Auto Change the number of CPU Core in the system If set to Auto the CPU will operate under the default number of cores Options Auto One core per processor Core 0 Only One core per processor Core 2 Only One Compute Unit Core 0 amp 1 One Compute Unit Core 2 amp 3 One core per Compute Unit Core 0 amp 2 AMD Turbo Core Technology Auto Based on AMD Turbo Core Technology part of CPU core ratio may pop down for providing more performance headroom for active CPU core even AMD Cool n Quiet Technology is Disabled Auto Turbo Core Technology will linked to AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Enabled Enables this function Disabled Disables this function Adjust Turbo Core Ratio Auto Specifies the Turbo Core frequency multiplier Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency Shows the adjusted Turbo Core frequency Read only Adjust GPU Engine Frequency Auto Adjust GPU Engine Frequency Adjusted GPU Engine Frequency Shows the adjusted GPU Engine frequency Read only DRAM Frequency Auto Sets the DRAM frequency Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency Read only 3 17 BIOS Setup e Ij e o de DI 0 o ct 4 Si CA Intel Extreme Memory Profil
57. sit http www msi com service cpu support For more information on compatible components please visit http www msi com service test report 1 6 Connectors Quick Guide DIMM2 JPWR2 JUSB_PW2 CPUFAN SYSFAN2 APU Socket Back Panel JPWR1 PCI EI PCI E2 PCI E3 JC PCI_E4 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 HIR HERZ REEL RI HH HI HI JUSB4 optional JUSB_PW1 Fr Getting Started DI ie o D Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page APU FM2 FM2 Socket 1 12 Back Panel I O Ports 1 9 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors 1 22 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 26 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 27 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 25 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1 26 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1 23 JLPT1 Parallel Port Header 1 26 JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors 1 16 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 25 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 24 JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 24 PCI_E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots 1 17 PCI1 3 PCI Slots 1 17 SATA1 6 SATA Connectors 1 21 JUSB_PW1 JUSB_PW2 USB Power Jumpers 1 27 Getting Started 1 8 Back Panel Quick Guide A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate VGA Port PS 2 Mouse Port USB 2 0 Port PS 2 Keyboard Port DVI D Port USB 3 0 Port USB 2 0 Port A58 G41 PC Mate A55 G41 PC Mate VGA Port wc O
58. sure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture O O O 0 The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User s Manual O The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60 C 140 F IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT Preface iv 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
59. tallation Graphics Card Installation DR http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A NS d JJI 4 BL 2 13 Quick Installation N O o o ta Chapter 2 2 14 Quick Installation Chapter 3 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 imponens 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 lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for sys
60. tem stability in normal conditions You may need to run the Setup program when m 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 N Important Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and stability if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings Select the Restore Defaults and press lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings 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 lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings we recommend that you keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to inappropriate BIOS configuration Entering BIOS Setup Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test POST process When the message below appears on the screen press DEL key to enter BIOS Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing Ctr
61. tem will selectable when the BIOS Boot function is enabled Save BIOS to storage Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format Update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS Select one file to update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS The system will reboot after updating e Ij e d o de 3 21 BIOS Setup OC PROFILE msi Temperature CPU SETTINGS OC PROFILE HARDWARE MONITOR BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 management Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names the current overclocking profile gt Save Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saves the current overclocking profile Load Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Loads the current overclocking profile gt Clear Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clears the current overclocking profile OC Profile Load from USB Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only 2 OC Profile Save to USB E Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 o format only di O BIOS Setup 3 22 HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature amp Current Speed Temp
62. the optional M Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement The majority of the computer case s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged into JFP1 1 23 Getting Started JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors This connector is designed for connecting high speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs digital cameras MP3 players printers modems and many others E HB s B 8g E o O 5 IEH vu mr gen mm mee mmm g gt O zT o o 4 gt MERI Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector optional The USB 3 0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits s SuperSpeed B B LI tg OL m o 230 Ser a ZN mpaka Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage To use a USB 3 0 device you must connect the device to a USB 3 0 port through an optional USB 3 0 compliant cable Getting Started 1 24 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable If the computer case is opened the chassis intr
63. tional 2 USB 3 0 ports A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate m 1x 4 pin CPU fan connector m 2x 4 pin system fan connectors m 1x 3 pin system fan connector 1x Front panel audio connector m 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x TPM module connector m 1x Serial port connector 1x Parallel port connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper 2x USB power jumpers yo Controller Fintek 71878 Controller Chip 1 5 Getting Started EN a E Q SR o o D Hardware Monitor CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU System fan speed control BIOS Features m 64 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 5 0 PnP 1 0a SM BIOS 2 7 DMI 2 0 m Multi language Special Features Military Class 4 Military Class Essentials OC Genie 4 m Click BIOS 4 AMD CrossFire m AMD Dual Graphics 4K UHD Support m 3 Display Outputs PCI Express Gen 3 USB 3 0 A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate m SATA 6Gb s A88X G41 PC Mate A78 G41 PC Mate Command Center Fast Boot Live Update 5 M Flash Software Drivers m MSI Command Center Super Charger Live Update 5 Fast Boot 7 ZIP m Norton Internet Security Solution Trend Micro SafeSync Form Factor m ATX Form Factor m 12 in x 8 4 in 30 5 cm x 21 4 cm Getting Started For the latest information about CPU please vi
64. tting Started 1 2 Assembly Precautions The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component Ensure that all components are securely connected Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components m t is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage If an ESD wrist strap is not available discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad whenever the motherboard is not installed Before turning on the computer ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case Do not use the computer in a high temperature environment Do not boot the computer before installation is completed This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user f you need help during any installation step please consult a certified computer technician AN lmoortent A scre
65. tton about 2 4 seconds when the system is off Enabled The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button about 2 4 seconds when the system is off Disabled Disables this function gt Boot Mode Select LEGACY UEFI Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement This item will become unselectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 8 8 1 Feature is enabled UEFI Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only LEGACY UEFI Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot gt Boot Option 1 N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices e Ij e o de 3 13 BIOS Setup DI 0 o ct 4 Si CA Security Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security Enters the administrator password if set user has full rights to change the BIOS items User Password Sets User Password for system security Enters the user password if set but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items N imponens When selecting the Administrator User Password items a password box will appear on the screen Type the password then press lt Enter gt The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory You will be prompted to confirm the password You ma
66. u Please select boot sevice UEFI USB 2 0 Flash Disk USB 2 0 Flash Disk Enter Setup 8 Select UEFI Built in EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment 9 Enter fs0 at the EFI shell prompt to change the current directory to the root of the USB drive 10 Enter rcadm M qa to see HDD information list 11 Refer the list enter rcadm M id d 0 1 to initialize HDD 0 and HDD 1 initializing disk O initializing disk 1 AMD RAID A 12 10 Enter rcadm C r0 d O 1 to create RAID 0 C Createa array r0 RAID 0 d 0 1 HDD 0 and HDD 1 If succeeded you will see a message created successfully created successfully 11 Reboot and install Windows 7 8 8 1 64bit refer to Appendix A Installing Driver to install AMD RAID driver lt Z o o lt A 13 AMD RAID
67. ult tolerance Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID RAID10 Not one of the original RAID levels multiple RAID1 mirrors are created and a RAIDO stripe is created over these Volume JBOD provides the ability to link together storage from one or several disks regardless of the size of the space on those disks and Volume is useful in scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array Volume does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy and disk failure will result in data loss RAIDABLE allows a RAIDABLE disk to be transformed later to RAIDO or RAID1 montani Your motherboard may not support RAID5 please refer to Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications The least number of hard drives for RAID 0 or RAID 1 is 2 The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4 And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3 All the information volumes pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix Use the utility to accomplish the procedures Initialize Disk s To initialize a new disk drive for data storage m Create Array Create arrays at different RAID levels depending on the license level for the system Delete Array s Delete an array Swap Two Arrays Change the array order especially for the AMD RAID bootable array Manage Hot Sqare s Allows selection of global and dedicated hot spares View Disk Details View informat
68. used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A C power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits VOIR LA NOTICE D INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU Micro Star International C MS 7793 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Conformi Hereby Micro Star International CO LTD declare
69. usion mechanism will be activated The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen To clear the warning you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record E E o Be oT E Tao pe c 2 BB Q See S JTPM1 TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM Trusted Platform Module Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages ri oo 7 l 8g UE o O E DS e e gt CAR Ss e Fo a ta e Se PT A IIS solo m A gt LM DO 7 gt 2 2 1 25 Getting Started SR o o D 3 gt JCOM1 Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends receives 16 bytes FIFOs You can attach a serial device d E e E Zen a SS n a a JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case a Pr a ESHER JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector
70. veka trajanja MSI e po tovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU Ove proizvode mo ete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje POLSKI Aby chroni nasze rodowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbaj ca o ekologi MSI przypomina e Zgodnie z Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej UE dotycz c odpad w produkt w elektrycznych i elektronicznych Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC kt ra wchodzi w ycie 13 sierpnia 2005 tzw produkty oraz wyposa enie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie mog by traktowane jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w beda zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia MSI wype ni wymagania UE przyjmuj c produkty sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej wycofywane z u ycia Produkty MSI b dzie mo na zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych ix Preface T RK E evreci zelli iyle bilinen MSI d nyada evreyi korumak i in hat rlat r Avrupa Birli i AB Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme At 2002 96 EC Kararnamesi alt nda 13 A ustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren ge erli olmak zere elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler di er at klar gibi pe at lamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlar n reticileri cihazlar n kullan m s releri bittikten sonra r nleri geri toplamakla y k ml olacakt r Avrupa Birli ine sat lan MSI markal r n
71. ways turn off the system s power supply and unplug the power supply s power cord to ensure the safety of the APU Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking Before attempting to overclock please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications 1 11 Getting Started O Q E SR o o D gt APU amp Cooler Installation When you are installing the APU make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating Meanwhile do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU before installing the heat sink cooler fan for better heat dispersion Follow the steps below to install the APU 8 cooler correctly Wrong installation will cause the damage of your APU amp motherboard 1 Pull the lever sideways away from the socket Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90 degree angle 2 Look for the gold arrow of the APU The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture The APU can only fit in the correct orientation 3 If the APU is correctly installed the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your motherboard 4 Press the APU
72. wdriver not included may be required for computer assembly EN D Q 1 3 Getting Started Q SR o o D Motherboard Specifications CPU Support m AMD Socket FM2 A Series Athlon Processors Also support FM2 A Series Athlon Processors Chipset AMD A88X A78 A58 A55 Memory Support 2x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB m Supports DDR3 2133 1866 1600 1333 MHz Dual channel memory architecture Supports non ECC un buffered memory Supports AMD Memory Profile AMP Supports Extreme Memory Profile XMP A58 G41 PC Mate amp A55 G41 PC Mate do not support DDR3 2133 nativity but support it when overclocking Expansion Slots m 2x PCle x16 slots PCI_E2 supports PCle 3 0 x16 speed PCI_E4 supports PCle 2 0 x4 speed m 2x PCle 2 0 x1 slots m 3x PCI slots Only FM2 processors can support PCle 3 0 Graphics 1x VGA port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 24bpp 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 60Hz 24bpp 1920x1200 60Hz 24bpp 1x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz 36bpp 3840x2160 30Hz 36bpp 1920x1200 120Hz 36bpp 1920x1200 60Hz 36bpp Only support when using an FM2 APU Multi GPU Support Supports 2 Way AMD CrossFire Technology Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 Storage A88X G41 PC Mate AMD A88X Chipset 6x
73. y also press lt Esc gt to abort the selection To clear a set password press lt Enter gt when you are prompted to enter a new password A message will confirm the password is being disabled Once the password is disabled you can enter the setup and OS without authorization U Key Disabled Enables or disables U Key as user s password to access the system Make U Key at Makes a key at the USB flash drive to prevent other people from accessing the system Only the user who has the key with the flash drive can access the system Trusted Computing Sets TPM Trusted Platform Module function TPM SUPPORT Disabled Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu gt Chassis Intrusion Disabled This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch Once the chassis is opened the system will record and issue a warning message To clear the warning message set the item to Reset then it will return to Enabled later Options Disabled Enabled Reset BIOS Setup 3 14 Save amp Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system Save Changes This item is used to save current changes Disca
74. z MSI m rkan v alatt az EU n bel l rt kes tett term kek eset ben azok lettartam nak v g n Az ilyen term keket a legk zelebbi gy jt helyre viheti ITALIANO Per proteggere l ambiente MSI da sempre amica della natura ti ricorda che In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono pi essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita MSI si adeguer a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all interno dell Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino punto di raccolta Preface x CONTENTS ai Ce i Ger NOICE Pm ii Trad emarKS ua ii REVISION ESTOY EE ii Smartphone AppliCatlOn sccccesecssececessssncaceraccesessassheevvesocsesceseasvbececsencenadeetaveedseceeseess iii Technical Support Safety Ee TEE i FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement sss v CE CONFON Yoe v Radiation Exposure Statement u ctt aa vi European Community Compliance Statement vi Taiwan Wireless Stat emea

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