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Summarization of Contents
Preface and Compliance Information
Copyright Notice
Legal notice regarding the document's intellectual property and content accuracy.
Trademarks
List of registered trademarks mentioned in the manual and their owners.
Revision History
Records of manual revisions, including version number and release date.
Technical Support Resources
Resources and contact information for technical assistance with the system.
Safety Instructions and Precautions
Guidelines for safe handling, installation, and operation of the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Compliance statement regarding FCC regulations for digital devices.
CE Conformity Declaration
Declaration of compliance with essential safety requirements of European Directives.
Radiation Exposure and Community Compliance
Statements on compliance with radiation exposure limits and RF exposure requirements.
Regional Wireless and Compliance Statements
Regulatory statements for Taiwan and Japan, including warnings.
Battery and Chemical Substances Information
Guidelines for battery disposal and information on chemical substances in products.
WEEE Statement for Waste Equipment
Statement on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment per EU directive.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Packing Contents and Optional Accessories
Lists included package items and available optional accessories.
Mainboard Assembly Precautions
Important safety and handling instructions before installing the mainboard.
Mainboard Specifications Overview
Detailed specifications of the mainboard including CPU, chipset, memory, LAN, and audio.
Expansion Slots and Form Factor
Information on PCIe/PCI slots, physical dimensions, and mounting hole details.
Dual-Graphics Technology
Information on AMD Dual Graphics Technology support.
Connectors and Ports Reference
A visual guide and reference table for mainboard connectors and ports.
Back Panel Ports Guide
Illustrates and describes the ports and connectors on the mainboard's back panel.
Video and Audio Port Descriptions
Descriptions of video output ports (VGA, DVI, HDMI) and audio jacks.
APU Installation and Cooler Setup
Introduction to the FM2 APU and step-by-step instructions for installing the APU and cooler.
Mainboard Mounting and Power Supply
Instructions for mounting the mainboard in the case and connecting power supply.
Memory Module Installation
Information on installing DDR3 memory modules and dual-channel mode.
Internal Connectors Guide
Details on SATA, fan power, front panel, USB, and other internal connectors.
Jumpers and CMOS Clear Functionality
Explanation of USB power jumpers and the Clear CMOS jumper.
Drivers and Utilities Installation Guide
Guide to installing drivers and utilities from the included MSI Driver Disc.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
Entering and Overview of BIOS Interface
Instructions on accessing BIOS and an overview of the Click BIOS II interface.
BIOS System Information and Menus
Displays system details and lists main BIOS configuration menus.
Boot Device Priority and Operation
Guides on managing boot order and navigating the BIOS using keys and mouse.
System Status and Advanced Settings
Configuration options for system date, time, SATA ports, and advanced settings.
PCI, ACPI, and Integrated Peripherals Configuration
Settings for PCI latency, power management (ACPI), and onboard peripherals.
SATA RAID, Graphics, and USB Settings
Configuration for SATA RAID, integrated graphics, and USB controllers.
Super IO and Hardware Monitor Settings
Configuration for serial/parallel ports and hardware monitoring (fans, temps).
Power Management and Wake Up Events
Settings for power saving modes, wake-up events, and AC power loss restore.
Boot Options and Save/Exit Procedures
Settings for boot behavior, logo display, and saving/exiting BIOS configuration.
Overclocking (OC) Settings
Configuration for CPU and DRAM frequencies, ratios, and voltages for performance tuning.
DRAM Frequency and Timing Adjustments
Adjustments for DRAM frequency, XMP/AMP profiles, and detailed timing parameters.
CPU Voltage, Profiles, and Specifications
Settings for CPU voltages, overclocking profiles, and viewing CPU specifications.
CPU Features and Power Management
Settings for CPU features like Cool'n'Quiet and SVM Mode.
ECO Mode and Energy Saving Settings
Configuration for energy-saving settings, including EuP 2013.
Browser Utility Installation and Usage
Instructions for installing and using the MSI Winki browser application.
Utilities: HDD Backup and Live Update
Describes HDD Backup for disk images and Live Update for BIOS updates.
M-Flash Utility for BIOS Management
Details on using M-Flash for updating or saving BIOS files from USB storage.
Updating BIOS with Live Update
Step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS using the Live Update utility.
Security Settings: Passwords and U-Key
Configuration for BIOS administrator/user passwords and USB key security.
Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Settings for chassis intrusion detection and logging.
Appendix A Realtek Audio
Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration
Instructions for configuring the Realtek HD Audio Manager and its interface.
Audio Device Selection and Volume Control
Options for selecting audio output devices and adjusting volume levels.
Hardware Default Setting Diagrams (2/4 Channel)
Diagrams illustrating backpanel audio jack configurations for 2 and 4-channel speakers.
Hardware Default Setting Diagrams (6/8 Channel)
Diagrams showing backpanel audio jack configurations for 6 and 8-channel speakers.
Appendix B AMD RAID
AMD RAID Configuration Overview
Introduction to RAID levels (0, 1, 10, 5) and their benefits for performance and reliability.
Viewing Physical Drive Assignments
Displays physical drive details like model, capacity, and assignment status.
Creating RAID Logical Drives
Step-by-step guide to defining and creating RAID logical drives using the BIOS utility.
Deleting RAID Sets
Instructions for deleting existing RAID sets and logical drives.
Installing AMD RAID Drivers
Guide for installing AMD RAID drivers during Windows 7/XP setup.
Installing Operating System on 2.2TB RAID
Procedure for creating and loading RAID arrays in EFI shell for OS installation.
Appendix C Windows XP Installation Notes
Installing Windows XP in IDE Mode
Steps to configure BIOS to IDE mode for successful Windows XP installation.
Installing Windows XP in AHCI Mode
Instructions for preparing AHCI drivers and installing Windows XP in AHCI mode.
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