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  • Page 1 K9AG Neo2-Digital MS-7368 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-73681X1...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, an d ot h er i n f orm at i on: h t t p: / / g l o ba l .

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply 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.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ......................ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ......................ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...................
  • Page 9 Appendix B AMD SATA RAID ................. B-1 RAID Configuration ....................B-2 Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) ........B-8 Installing the RAID Driver Under W indows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) ..B-9 Appendix C Dual Core Center ................C-1 Activating Dual Core Center ................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9AG Neo2-Digital Series (MS-7368v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9AG Neo2-Digital ® Series mainboards are based on AMD 690G & SB600 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit ® the advanc ed AM D...

  • Page 11: Mainboard Specifications

    Athlon64 / Athlon64x2 / Sempron AM2 processors. ® - Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and higher CPU (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform Supported FSB - 1000/800/600/400/200 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: AMD 690G chipset ®...
  • Page 12 Getting Started Floppy - 1 floppy port - Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 HDMI port - 1 VGA port - 1 DVI port - 1 1394 port (optional) - 4 USB 2.0 Ports - 1 LAN jack...

  • Page 13: Mainboard Layout

    JU S B 1 VT6308P (optional) J C OM 1 J 13 9 4 _1 (o p t ional) S Y S F A N 2 J FP 2 JF P 1 F D D 1 K9AG Neo2-Digital Series (MS-7368 v1.X) ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 14: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable (Optional) MSI motherboard Standard Cable for Power Cable User’s Guide IDE Devices * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
  • Page 15 M S-7368 M ainboard...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

  • Page 17: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7368 M ainboard Quick Components Guide SYSFAN1, p.2-13 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 JPW1, p.2-18 DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6 CPU Socket, p.2-3 J1/J2, p.2-18 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 ATX1, p.2-8 PCI Express slot, p.2-19 JCI1, p.2-12 JCD1, p.2-12 IDE1, p.2-11 PCI Express JBAT1, p.2-18 slots, p.2-19 SATA1~4, p.2-12...

  • Page 18: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform Important 1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 19: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket Am2

    M S-7368 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever installing the CPU. Sliding 2. Pull the lever s ideways away 90 degree Plate from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-de- gree angle.

  • Page 20: Installing Amd Socket Am2 Cpu Cooler Set

    Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

  • Page 21: Memory

    M S-7368 M ainboard Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE...

  • Page 22: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    M S-7368 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the pin 13 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.

  • Page 24: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Back Panel RS-Out L-In 1394 Port VGA Port M ou se (optional) L-Out CS-Out HDMI Keyboard DVI Port USB Ports SS-Out Port M ouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. ® ® HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams.
  • Page 25 M S-7368 M ainboard USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
  • Page 27 M S-7368 M ainboard Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con- nect to one Serial ATA device. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
  • Page 28 Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
  • Page 29 M S-7368 M ainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. ® Reset Switch Power LED JFP1 JFP2 Power Power...
  • Page 30 Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con- ® necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL...
  • Page 31 M S-7368 M ainboard IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1(Optional) This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL TPA+ TPA- Ground Ground J1394_1 TPB+ TPB- Cable power Cable power Key (no pin) Ground IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional) Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16...
  • Page 32 Hardware Setup S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for audio transmission to the HDMI graphics card. JSPD1 SPDFO 2-17...

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    M S-7368 M ainboard Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith the CMOS RAM, the system can auto- matically boot OS every time it is turned on.

  • Page 34: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot...
  • Page 35 M S-7368 M ainboard 2-20...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 37: Entering Setup

    M S-7368 M ainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 38: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys < ↑> Move to the previous item < ↓> Move to the next item < ←> Move to the item in the left hand < →> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item <Enter>...

  • Page 39: The Main Menu

    M S-7368 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI special enhanced features. ® Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.

  • Page 41: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7368 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup Device/Vendor/Size These 3 items show the information about the specified item. Read-only. LBA/Large M ode This item allows you to enable or disable the LBA (Logical Block Address, the logical block size in hard disk) mode. DM A M ode This item allows you to enable or disable the DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode.
  • Page 43 M S-7368 M ainboard System Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. CPU Type, CPUID/MicroCode, CPU Frequency, BIOS Version, Physical M emory, Usage M emory, Cache Size This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items.
  • Page 45 M S-7368 M ainboard IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. if the system fails to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device.

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    M S-7368 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup On-Chip ATA Devices Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. On-Chip SATA Controller This setting is used to specify the operating mode for SATA devices.

  • Page 49: Power Management Setup

    M S-7368 M ainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as W indows 2000/ XP, select [Enabled].
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup Suspend Time Out (M inute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. Power Button Function This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button.
  • Page 51 M S-7368 M ainboard Resume By PCI-E Device W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCIE device. Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.

  • Page 52: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 53 M S-7368 M ainboard IRQ Resource Setup Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of avail- able IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.

  • Page 54: H/W Monitor

    BIOS Setup H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later.

  • Page 55: Cell Menu

    M S-7368 M ainboard Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU Clock, Current DDR M emory Frequency These two items show the current clocks of CPU & DDR memory frequency. Read- only.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Advance DRAM Configuration Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips (DRAM). Do not change the value from the factory setting unless you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original DRAMs.
  • Page 57 M S-7368 M ainboard FSB/Memory Ratio This setting control the ratio of CPU FSB / DRAM Clock Ratio to enable the CPU & DRAM to run at different frequency combinations. Please note that the setting options vary according to the CPU FSB Clock preset. Adjusted DDR M emory Frequency It shows the adjusted DDR memory frequency.

  • Page 58: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This options on themain menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing OK loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

  • Page 59: Bios Setting Password

    M S-7368 M ainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.

  • Page 60: Appendix A Realtek Alc888 Audio

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si- multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan- nels of independent s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels.

  • Page 61: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7368 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
  • Page 62 Realtek ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. S el ec t t hi s option Click here...

  • Page 63: Software Configuration

    M S-7368 M ainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Azalia HD Sound Effect M anager from the Control Panel.

  • Page 64: Sound Effect

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena”...
  • Page 65 M S-7368 M ainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save Reset The settings are saved 10 bands of equalizer permanently for future would go back to the de- fault setting...
  • Page 66 Realtek ALC888 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal- izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop”...
  • Page 67 M S-7368 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items.
  • Page 68 Realtek ALC888 Audio W hen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio 2nd output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files).
  • Page 69 M S-7368 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device This function is to let you freely decide which ports to Tool Mute output the sound. And this is essential when multi- streaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Output - Realtek HD Audio 2nd Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output.
  • Page 70 Realtek ALC888 Audio 4. Recording control Recording device Tool Mute -Realtek HDA Primary input -Mic in at front panel (Green) M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
  • Page 71 M S-7368 M ainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here. a. Headphone for the common headphone b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output d.
  • Page 72 Realtek ALC888 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
  • Page 73 M S-7368 M ainboard S/PDIF (optional, for HDMI graphics card only) Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
  • Page 74 Realtek ALC888 Audio Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.
  • Page 75 M S-7368 M ainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres- sion to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Can- cellation to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together with your sound.

  • Page 76: D Audio Demo

    Realtek ALC888 Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica- tions like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like. A-17...
  • Page 77 M S-7368 M ainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray.

  • Page 78: Hardware Setup

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel M ode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 79 M S-7368 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Back Panel 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode) Line Out (Side surround channels, but no functioning in this mode) A-20...
  • Page 80 Realtek ALC888 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Back Panel 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side surround channels, but no functioning in this mode) A-21...
  • Page 81 M S-7368 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output 8-Channel Analog Audio Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear surround channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver.

  • Page 82: Appendix Bamd Sata Raid

    AMD SATA RAID Appendix B AMD SATA RAID AMD south bridge SB600 integrate SATA host control- ler that supports four SATAII ports and RAID function for performance and reliability. SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 0+1 (Striping & Mirroring). RAID 0 greatly improves h ard d is k I/O p erf or manc e by concurrently striping data across multiple drives.

  • Page 83: Raid Configuration

    M S-7368 M ainboard RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter the FastBuild utility. Important Be sure to set the OnChip SATA Type to “RAID”...
  • Page 84 AMD SATA RAID View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
  • Page 85 M S-7368 M ainboard Define LD (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually.
  • Page 86 AMD SATA RAID • Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. • Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. • Cache Mode, W riteThru or W riteBack. 4. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment to “Y”.
  • Page 87 M S-7368 M ainboard Press ESC key to the main screen. 7. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure?” will display, answer “Y” to exit it and the system will reboot.
  • Page 88 AMD SATA RAID Delete LD (Deleting RAID) 1. Select “Delete LD” on the main screen. 2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press “Del” or “Alt+D” delete the RAID set. 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it.

  • Page 89: Installing The Raid Driver (For Bootable Raid Array

    Please follow the instruction below to make an AMD SATA RAID driver for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents in the :...

  • Page 90: Installing The Raid Driver Under W Indows (For Non-Bootable Raid Array

    Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD System Driver. The AMD System Driver includes AMD RAID Driver.
  • Page 91 M S-7368 M ainboard B-10...

  • Page 92: Appendix C Dual Core Center

    Dual Core Center Dual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent muc h researc h and ef forts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hard- ware status of MSI Mainboard & MSI Graphics card in windows, such as CPU/GPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature.

  • Page 93: Activating Dual Core Center

    Activating Dual Core Center Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Dual Core Center), it will have an icon in the system tray, a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up”...

  • Page 94: Main

    Dual Core Center Main Before using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 or V060 graphics card can activate the full function of this utility. If you install a graphics card of other brand, only hardware status of the MSI mainboard would be available.
  • Page 95 M S-7368 M ainboard AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool MSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settings had been set to optimal values to reac h better performanc e in eac h environment. Click the button you need.

  • Page 96: Dot(Dynamic Over Clocking

    DOT (Dynamic Over Clocking) Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included in the MSI ’s newly developed Dual CoreCenter Technology. It is designed to detect the loading of CPU/ GPU while running programs, and to over-clock automatically. When...

  • Page 97: Clock

    M S-7368 M ainboard Clock In the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock of mainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card) of your system. And you can select desired value for overclocking. There will be several items for you to select for overclocking after you click button.

  • Page 98: Voltage

    Dual Core Center Voltage In the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU voltage... etc.) of your system, and you can select desired value for overclocking. It will show several items to select for overclocking after you click the button.

  • Page 99: Fan Speed

    M S-7368 M ainboard FAN Speed In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higher speed for better cooling effect. There are several sections for you to change the fan speed to a section after clicking button.

  • Page 100: Temperature

    Dual Core Center Temperature In the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system. On the underside, it shows the graphs of the temperatures. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown.

  • Page 101: User Profile

    M S-7368 M ainboard User Profile In the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profile bar, and the next screen will appear. Here you can define the clock/ fan speed/ voltage by your need, click the button to choose a value quickly, or click the plus / minus sign button to...
  • Page 102 Dual Core Center Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. W hen the system temperature exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message and shut down the system. Use the draw bar to set the minimal fan speed. When the fan speed is lower than the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message.
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