MSI MS-7758 (v1.x) Manual

MSI MS-7758 (v1.x) Manual

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  • Page 1 ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 seres MS-7758 (v1.x) Manboard G52-77581X1...
  • Page 2: CopyrGht NotCe

    Preface Preface Copyrght Notce The materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA- TIONAL. We take every care n the preparaton of ths document, but no guarantee s gven as to the correctness of ts contents. Our products are under contnual mprove- ment and we reserve the rght to make changes wthout notce.
  • Page 3: TechnCal Support

    Alternatvely, please try the followng help resources for further gudance. ◙ Vst the MSI webste for techncal gude, BIOS updates, drver updates, and other nformaton: http://www.ms.com/servce/download ◙ Contact our techncal staff at: http://support.ms.com Safety Instructons ■...
  • Page 4: Fcc-B RadO Frequency Interference Statement

    Preface Preface FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lmts for a Class B dgtal devce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned to provde reasonable protecton aganst harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton.
  • Page 5: Battery InformatOn

    Replace only wth the same or equvalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Chemcal Substances Informaton In complance wth chemcal substances regulatons, such as the EU REACH Regulaton (Regulaton EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parlament and the Councl), MSI provdes the nformaton of chemcal substances n products at: http://www.ms.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html BSMI EMI 聲明...
  • Page 6: Weee (Waste ElectrCal And ElectronC EquPment) Statement

    MSI wll comply wth the product take back requrements at the end of lfe of MSI-branded products that are sold nto the EU.
  • Page 7 MSI će poštovat zahtev o preuzmanju ovakvh prozvoda kojma je stekao vek trajanja, koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove proz- vode možete vratt na lokalnm mestma za prkupljanje.
  • Page 8  produttor d dett materal saranno obblgat a rtrare ogn prodotto alla fine del suo cclo d vta. MSI s adeguerà a tale Drettva rtrando tutt  prodott marchat MSI che sono stat vendut all’nterno dell’Unone Europea alla fine del loro cclo d vta.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    MS-7758 MS-7758 CONTENTS ▍ Copyrght Notce ....................  Trademarks .................... Revson Hstory.....................  Techncal Support.................. Safety Instructons .................. FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement.......... v Battery Informaton ..................v Chemcal Substances Informaton ..............v BSMI EMI 聲明 ....................v WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement ....v Chapter 1 Gettng Started................1-1 Packng Contents ....................
  • Page 10 Preface Installng Wnk ....................2-16 UTILITIES ......................2-17 Updatng the BIOS wth Lve Update ..............2-19 SECURITY ......................2-20 Appendx A Realtek Audo ................A-1 Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver ..............A-2 Software Configuraton ..................A-3 Hardware Default Settng ..................A-5 Appendx B Intel RAID ................B-1 Introducton ......................B-2 Usng Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROM..........B-3 Installng Drver ....................B-10...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 GettNg Started

    Chapter 1 Gettng Started Thank you for choosng the ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 Se- res (MS-7758 v1.X) ATX manboard. The Seres man- boards are based on Intel H77/ Z77 chpset for optmal ® system efficency. Desgned to fit the advanced Intel ® LGA1155 processor, the ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 Seres manboards delver a hgh performance and professonal desktop platform soluton.
  • Page 12: PackNg Contents

    * These pctures are for reference only and may vary wthout notce. * The packng contents may vary accordng to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optonal accessores or request part numbers, please vst the MSI webste at http://www.ms.com/ndex.php or consult the dealer.
  • Page 13: Assembly PrecautOns

    MS-7758 Assembly Precautons ■ The components ncluded n ths package are prone to damage from electrostatc dscharge (ESD). Please adhere to the followng nstructons to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before nstallng or removng any computer component.
  • Page 14: MaNboard SpecFicatOns

    Gettng Started Manboard Specficatons Processor Support ■ Support 3 Generaton Intel Core™ 7/ Core™ 5/ Core™ 3/ Pentum / Celeron ® ® ® Processors for LGA 1155 socket (For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/cpu-support) Chpset ■ Intel H77 (ZH77A-G43)/ Z77 (Z77A-G43) chpset ®...
  • Page 15 MS-7758 Connectors ■ Back panel 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 6x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 3.0 ports 1x LAN port 1x HDMI port**, supportng a maxmum resoluton of 1920x1200 1x VGA port** 1x DVI-D port**, supportng a maxmum resoluton of 1920x1200 6x audo ports (**Ths manboard supports dual-dsplay functon by any two onboard graphcs output ports (HDMI+DVI,DVI+VGA or VGA+HDMI)).
  • Page 16: Connectors QuCk GuDe

    Gettng Started Connectors Quck Gude DIMM3 JPWR2 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 SYSFAN3 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 Back Panel JTURBO1 JPWR1 SYSFAN2 JUSB3 PCI_E1 SYSFAN4 PCI_E2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 JCI1 PCI1 SATA1/ 2 PCI_E4 SATA3/ 4 PCI2 SATA5/ 6 PCI3 JAUD1 JFP2 JFP1 JTPM1 JUSB1/ 2 JLPT1 JDLED3 JCOM1...
  • Page 17 MS-7758 Connectors Reference Gude Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel LGA1155 CPU Socket 1-11 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors 1-23 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-16 JAUD1 Front Panel Audo Connector 1-27 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-30 JCI1 Chasss Intruson Connector 1-26 JCOM1 Seral Port Connector...
  • Page 18: Back Panel QuCk GuDe

    Gettng Started Back Panel Quck Gude Mouse/ Keyboard VGA Port USB 2.0 Port RS-Out Lne-In USB 3.0 Port CS-Out Lne-Out SS-Out USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Port HDMI Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard A combnaton PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard.
  • Page 19 MS-7758 ▶ HDMI Port The Hgh-Definton Multmeda Interface (HDMI) s an all-dgtal audo-vdeo nterface that s capable of transmttng uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV formats, ncludng standard, enhanced, or hgh-definton vdeo, plus mult-channel dgtal audo on a sngle cable. ▶...
  • Page 20: Cpu (Central ProcessNg UnT)

    Ths manboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any attempt to operate beyond product specficatons s not recommend. MSI does not guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product specficatons.
  • Page 21 MS-7758 CPU & Cooler Installaton When nstallng a CPU, always remember to nstall a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler s necessary to prevent overheatng and mantan system stablty. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler nstallaton. Wrong nstallaton can damage both the CPU and the manboard.
  • Page 22 Gettng Started Inspect the CPU to check f t s Evenly spread a thn layer of properly seated n the socket. Press thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the loadng lever down and lock t the top of the CPU. Ths wll help n under the retenton tab.
  • Page 23 MS-7758 Push down on the heatsnk untl the Inspect the manboard to ensure that four clps get wedged nto the holes the clp-ends have been properly on the manboard. Press the four locked n place. hooks down to fasten the cooler. As each hook locks nto poston a clck should be heard.
  • Page 24: MountNg Screw Holes

    Gettng Started Mountng Screw Holes When nstallng the manboard, first nstall the necessary mountng stands requred for a manboard on the mountng plate n your computer case. If there s an I/O back plate that came wth the computer case, please replace t wth the I/O backplate that came wth the manboard package.
  • Page 25: Power Supply

    MS-7758 Power Supply JPWR1: ATX 24-pn Power Connector Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pn power supply, algn the power supply cable wth the connector and firmly press the cable nto the connector. If done correctly, the clp on the power cable should be hooked on the manboard’s power connector.
  • Page 26: Memory

    Gettng Started Memory These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report DDR3 240-pn, 1.5V 48x2=96 pn 72x2=144 pn Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmt and receve data wth two data bus channels smultaneously.
  • Page 27 MS-7758 Installng Memory Modules Unlock the DIMM slot by pushng the mountng clps to the sde. Vertcally nsert the memory module nto the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that wll only allow t to fit one way nto the DIMM slot. Push the memory module deep nto the DIMM slot.
  • Page 28: ExpansOn Slots

    Gettng Started Expanson Slots Ths manboard contans numerous ports for expanson cards, such as dscrete graphcs or audo cards. PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expanson Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe nterface expanson card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCI1~3: PCI Expanson Slot The PCI slot supports addtonal LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply...
  • Page 29: Deo/ GraphCs Cards

    nstalled by way of the manboard’s expanson slots. Addng on one or more dscrete vdeo cards wll sgnficantly boost the system’s graph- cs performance. For best compatblty, MSI graphcs cards are recommended. Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton Determne what type of expanson slot(s) the vdeo card wll use.
  • Page 30 Important • Please ensure that all graphcs cards used n CrossFre™ mode are of the same brand and specficatons. For best compatblty wth the manboard, MSI graphcs cards are recommended. • Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphcs cards to ensure stable operaton.
  • Page 31 MS-7758 Boot up the computer and nstall the drvers and software ncluded n your vdeo card package. For more nformaton, please refer to the manual that came wth your vdeo card. After all of the hardware and software has been properly nstalled, reboot the sys- tem.
  • Page 32: Internal Connectors

    Gettng Started Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connectors Ths connector s a hgh-speed SATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA devce. SATA devces nclude dsk drves (HDD), sold state drves (SSD), and optcal drves (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. SATA2 SATA4 SATA1~2 (6Gb/s)
  • Page 33 MS-7758 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system coolng fans wth +12V. If the manboard has a System Hardware Montor chpset on-board, you must use a specally desgned fan wth a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans.
  • Page 34 Gettng Started JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel swtches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector s complant wth the Intel Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude. When nstallng ® the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to smplfy nstalla- ton.
  • Page 35 MS-7758 JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expanson Connector The USB 3.0 port s backwards compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbts/s (SuperSpeed). * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. USB 3.0 Bracket (optonal) Important Note that the VCC and GND pns must be connected correctly to avod possble •...
  • Page 36 Gettng Started JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expanson Connectors Ths connector s desgned for connectng hgh-speed USB perpherals such as USB HDDs, dgtal cameras, MP3 players, prnters, modems, and many others. * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. USB 2.0 Bracket (optonal) Important Note that the VCC and GND pns must be connected correctly to avod possble...
  • Page 37 MS-7758 JAUD1: Front Panel Audo Connector Ths connector allows you to connect the front audo panel located on your computer case. Ths connector s complant wth the Intel Front Panel I/O Connectvty Desgn ® Gude. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals and usages.
  • Page 38 Gettng Started JCOM1: Seral Port Connector Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcaton port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral devce. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector Ths connector s used to connect an optonal parallel port bracket. The parallel port s a standard prnter port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabltes Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
  • Page 39 MS-7758 JDLED3: Voce Gene Connector (optonal) Ths connector s used to lnk to the voce control module (optonal). Please refer to ts user gude for more detals and usages. JTURBO1: MultConnect Panel Connector (optonal) Ths connector s used to connect an optonal front panel for controlng the OC Gene and some addtonal functons.
  • Page 40: Jumper

    Gettng Started Jumper JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There s CMOS RAM onboard that s external powered from a battery located on the manboard to save system configuraton data. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot nto the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the system configuraton, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.
  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS II s a revolutonary UEFI nterface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optmum use. Usng your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settngs, montor CPU temperature, select the boot devce prorty and vew system nformaton such as the CPU name, DRAM capacty, the OS verson and the BIOS verson.
  • Page 42: EnterNg

    BIOS Setup Enterng Power on the computer and the system wll start the Power On Self Test (POST) pro- cess. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter CLICK BIOS II: Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message dsappears before you respond and you stll need to enter CLICK BIOS II, restart the system by turnng the computer OFF then back ON or pressng the RESET button.
  • Page 43: Boot DevCe PrOrTy Bar

    ■ ECO - Ths menu s related to energy-savng settngs. ■ BROWSER - Ths feature s used to enter the MSI Wnk web browser. ■ UTILITIES - Ths menu contans utltes for backup and update. ■ SECURITY - The securty menu s used to keep unauthorzed people from mak- ng any changes to the settngs.
  • Page 44: OperatOn

    BIOS Setup Operaton CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settngs wth the mouse and the keyboard. The followng table lsts and descrbes the hot keys and the mouse operatons. Hot key Mouse Descrpton <↑↓→← > Select Item Move the cursor <Enter>...
  • Page 45: Settings

    MS-7758 SETTINGS System Status ▶ System Date Ths allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date). The format s <day> <month> <date> <year>. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determned by BIOS. Read-only.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settngs Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCIE GEN3 Ths tem s used to enable/ dsable the PCIe generaton 3 support. ▶ PCI Latency Tmer Controls how long each PCI devce can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to hgher values, every PCI devce can conduct transactons for a longer tme and thus mprove the effectve PCI bandwdth.
  • Page 47 MS-7758 ▶ HPET The HPET (Hgh Precson Event Tmers) s a component that s part of the chpset. You can enable t, and wll provde you wth the means to get to t va the varous ACPI methods. ▶ Integrated Graphcs Configuraton Press <Enter>...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable the parallel port. ▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Settngs Select an address and correspondng nterrupt for the parallel port. ▶ Devce Mode Select a devce mode for the parallel port. ▶...
  • Page 49 MS-7758 ▶ Resume By PCI or PCI-E Devce When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power savng modes through any event on PCI/ PCIe devce. ▶ Resume From S3 by USB Devce The tem allows the actvty of the USB devce to wake up the system from S3 (Sus- pend to RAM) sleep state.
  • Page 50 It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU Rato n OS Enable ths tem to allow CPU rato changes n the OS by usng MSI Control Center II. ▶ Internal PLL Overvoltage Ths tem s used to adjust the PLL voltage.
  • Page 51 MS-7758 ▶ Intel Turbo Boost Enables or dsables Intel Turbo Boost whch automatcally boosts CPU performance above rated specficatons (when applcatons requests the hghest performance state of the processor). ▶ OC Gene Button Operaton Ths tem allows you to enable/dsable the OC Gene functon. ▶...
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup ▶ tWTR Determnes mnmum tme nterval between the end of wrte data burst and the start of a column-read command; allows I/O gatng to overdrve sense amplfies before read command starts. ▶ tRRD Specfies the actve-to-actve delay of dfferent banks. ▶...
  • Page 53 MS-7758 ▶ Overclockng Profiles Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclockng Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Gve a name by typng n ths tem. ▶...
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup ▶ Intel Vrtualzaton Tech Enhances vrtualzaton and allows the system to act as multple vrtual systems. See Intel’s offical webste for more nformaton. ▶ Intel VT-D Tech Ths tem s used to enable/dsable the Intel VT-D technology. For further nformaton please refer to Intel’s offical webste.
  • Page 55: Eco

    MS-7758 Important Once you clck the “ECO” button n the pre-set area, some tems n ECO menu wll be fixed and un-adjustable. ▶ EuP 2013 Energy Usng Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumpton when system s off or n standby mode. Note: When enabled, the system wll not support RTC wake up event functons.
  • Page 56: Browser

    BIOS Setup BROWSER Please nstall the MSI "Wnk" applcaton first n the Wndows operatng system wth the MSI Drver Dsc before usng the browser. Then you can clck the BROWSER to access the Internet, e-mal and nstant messagng. Installng Wnk To nstall Wnk, follow the steps below: Power on your computer and enter Wndows operatng system.
  • Page 57: Utilities

    Ths tool can detect and update your BIOS onlne so that you won’t need to spend tme searchng manually. Important HDD Backup and Lve Update request Wnk, please nstall the "Wnk" software appl- caton from MSI Drver Dsc n Wndows first. And then you can access these two utltes by clckng ther respectve buttons. 2-17...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup ▶ M-Flash ▶ BIOS Boot Functon Ths allows you to enable/ dsable the system to boot from the BIOS file nsde USB drve (FAT/ 32 format only). ▶ Select UEFI file to boot from When the BIOS Boot functon as sets to [Enabled], ths tem s selectable. Ths tem allows to select partcular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drve.
  • Page 59: UpdatNg The Bios WTh LVe Update

    MS-7758 Updatng the BIOS wth Lve Update Ths secton tells you how to update the BIOS by usng the Lve Update utlty before enterng Operatng System. Lve Update wll update the BIOS automatcally when connectng to the Internet. To update the BIOS wth the Lve Update utlty: Clck Lve Update button on the BIOS UTILITIES menu.
  • Page 60: Security

    BIOS Setup SECURITY ▶ Admnstrator Password Set the admnstratve password that wll be requred to enter the BIOS. ▶ User Password Set the user password that wll be requred to enter the operatng system. Important When selectng the Admnstratve / User Password tems, a password box wll appear on the screen.
  • Page 61: AppendX A Realtek AudO

    Appendx A Realtek Audo The Realtek audo provdes 10-channel DAC that smul- taneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of ndependent stereo sound output (multple streamng) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Rght chan- nels.
  • Page 62: InstallNg The Realtek Hd AudO DrVer

    Realtek Audo Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver You need to nstall the HD audo drver for Realtek audo codec to functon properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audo operatons. Follow the procedures descrbed below to nstall the drvers for dfferent operatng sys- tems.
  • Page 63: Software ConfiguratOn

    MS-7758 Software Configuraton After nstallng the audo drver, the “Realtek HD Audo Manager” con wll appear at the notficaton area (lower rght of the screen). You may double clck the con and the GUI wll pop up accordngly. double clck the con It s also avalable to enable the audo drver by clckng the Realtek HD Audo Manager from the Control Panel.
  • Page 64 Realtek Audo ■ Devce Selecton Here you can select a audo output source to change the related optons. The “check” sgn (n orange) ndcates the devces as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the rght/left sde of the speakers that you plugged n front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
  • Page 65: Hardware Default SettNg

    MS-7758 Hardware Default Settng The followng dagrams are audo back panel default settng. ■ Backpanel audo jacks to 2-channel speakers dagram F r o ■ Backpanel audo jacks to 4-channel speakers dagram F r o R e a...
  • Page 66 Realtek Audo ■ Backpanel audo jacks to 6-channel speakers dagram F r o C e n R e a t e r & S u b w o o f ■ Backpanel audo jacks to 8-channel speakers dagram F r o C e n R e a t e r...
  • Page 67: AppendX B Intel Raid

    Appendx B Intel RAID Ths appendx wll assst users n configurng and en- ablng RAID functonalty and acceleratng system on platforms...
  • Page 68: IntroductOn

    Intel RAID Introducton The manboard comes wth the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drves as RAID sets. SATA hard drves delver blsterng transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Seral ATA uses long, thn cables, makng t easer to connect your drve and mprovng the arflow nsde your PC.
  • Page 69: UsNg Intel RapD Storage Technology OptOn Rom

    MS-7758 Usng Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROM The Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROM should be ntegrated wth the sys- tem BIOS on all manboards wth a supported Intel chpset. The Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROM s the Intel RAID mplementaton and provdes BIOS and DOS dsk servces.
  • Page 70: Create Raid Volume

    Intel RAID After pressng the <Ctrl> and <I> keys smultaneously, the followng wndow wll ap- pear: MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Recovery Volume Optons Create RAID Volume Acceleraton Optons Delete RAID Volume Ext Reset Dsks to Non-RAID DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes : None defined.
  • Page 71 MS-7758 In the Dsk field, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the dsks you want to create for the RAID volume, then clck <Enter> key to finsh selecton. Ths field wll become avalable accordng to the selected RAID level. Then select the strp sze for the RAID array by usng the “upper arrow”...
  • Page 72: Intel Raid

    Intel RAID Go to the Create Volume field and press <Enter>, the followng screen appears for you to confirm f you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to contnue. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID1(Mrror) Dsks : Select Dsks...
  • Page 73 MS-7758 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drves wll be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume n the Intel RAID Opton ROM, your system wll become un-bootable.
  • Page 74 Intel RAID ■ Reset Dsks to Non-RAID Select opton 3 Reset Dsks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drves. The followng screen appears: MAIN MENU Recovery Volume Optons Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Optons Delete RAID Volume RESET RAID DATA...
  • Page 75 MS-7758 ■ Recovery Volume Optons Select opton 4 Recovery Volume Optons and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The followng screen appears: RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS Enable Only Recovery Dsk Enable Only Master Dsk HELP Enable Only Recovery Dsk - enables recovery dsk f avalable and dsables master dsk.
  • Page 76: InstallNg DrVer

    Please follow the nstructon below to make an “Intel RAID Drver” for yourself. ® • Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve. Clck the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. • Copy all the contents n \\Storage\Intel\PCH\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted •...
  • Page 77 MS-7758 ■ Exstng Wndows Drver Installaton Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve. The DVD wll auto-run and the setup screen wll appear. Under the Drver tab, clck on Intel RAID Drvers. The drvers wll be automatcally nstalled. ■...
  • Page 78: Degraded Raid Array

    Intel RAID Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume s reported as degraded when one of ts hard drve members fals or s temporarly dsconnected, and data mrrorng s lost. As a result, the system can only utlze the remanng functonal hard drve member. To re-establsh data mrrorng and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corre- sponds to the current stuaton.
  • Page 79 MS-7758 Ext Intel RAID Opton ROM, and then reboot to Wndows system. When prompted to rebuld the RAID volume, clck ‘Yes’. The Intel Rapd Storage Technology applcaton wll be launched. Rght-clck the new hard drve and select ‘Rebuld to ths Dsk’. The ‘Rebuld Wzard’ wll be launched whch wll gude you through the process of rebuldng to the new hard drve.
  • Page 80: System AcceleratOn (OptOnal

    Install Wndows operatng system. Powered off. Connect the SSD. Reboot the system to Wndows. Insert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve. Clck here Clck the “STORAGE” on the Setup screen. Clck the "Intel RAID Drver" to nstall Intel Rapd Storage Technology applcaton.
  • Page 81 MS-7758 Run Intel Rapd Storage Technology applcaton. ® Clck "Enable acceleraton" under Accelerate. Clck here Select the acceleraton optons. Clck OK and reboot the system. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleraton configuraton n the Acceleraton Vew. Important You can clck “More help on ths page” or "More help" of the Intel Rapd Storage ®...
  • Page 82: Rst SynchronZatOn (OptOnal

    Intel RAID RST Synchronzaton (optonal) If you are usng Maxmzed mode as the Acceleraton mode, the data on the hard dsk s not always synchronzed wth the data n the SSD cache. In some stuatons, you may want to manually sync the dsks for avodng data loss. Follow these steps to sync manually.

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