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Summarization of Contents
Copyright, Trademarks, and Support
MSI Website Support Resources
Provides MSI website link for FAQ, technical guides, BIOS/driver updates.
Contact MSI Technical Staff
Provides link to contact MSI technical staff for support.
Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
Covers handling, environment, power, and liquid safety for equipment.
Equipment Service Requirements
Lists conditions requiring professional service checks for the equipment.
Battery Replacement Caution
Warns about explosion risk and specifies battery replacement type.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Compliance Notices and Requirements
Covers modification warnings and cable requirements for FCC compliance.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Mainboard Specifications Overview
Details the technical specifications of the mainboard, including chipset, memory, and ports.
Mainboard Component Layout
Illustrates the physical layout of the mainboard components and connectors.
Package Contents
Lists the items included in the mainboard package.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
Component Identification Guide
Provides a visual guide to the mainboard components and their locations.
CPU and Cooler Installation
Instructions for installing the CPU and cooler, including important notes on overheating and replacement.
Memory Module Installation
Information on installing memory modules and dual-channel memory population rules.
Dual-Channel Memory Rules
Guidelines for populating DIMM slots for optimal dual-channel performance.
Power Connectors Explained
Details the ATX 24-pin and 4-pin power connectors and their pin definitions.
Back Panel Ports and Indicators
Describes the connectors and LEDs located on the mainboard's back panel.
Audio Jack Functions
Explains the function and color-coding of various audio output and input jacks.
Storage and Drive Connectors
Details the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and IDE connectors and their usage.
Serial ATA (SATA) Ports
Describes the Serial ATA interface ports and their capabilities, including RAID support.
Fan and Chassis Connectors
Explains fan connectors and chassis intrusion detection.
IEEE1394 and S/PDIF Connectors
Details the IEEE1394 and S/PDIF-Out connectors.
Front Panel Header Connections
Describes connectors for front panel switches, LEDs, and speaker connections.
Front Panel Audio and TPM Connectors
Details front panel audio connector and TPM module connector.
Front USB Headers
Explains the front USB connectors for high-speed peripherals.
Onboard Buttons Functions
Describes the functions of the Power, Reset, and Clear CMOS buttons.
Hardware Overclocking Switch
Explains the OC_SW1 for adjusting FSB frequencies.
Expansion Slots Explained
Details PCI Express and PCI slots, their specifications, and transfer rates.
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
Explains the IRQ routing for PCI slots.
Mainboard LED Status Indicators
Describes the LED indicators and their meanings for power modes.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Accessing BIOS Setup
Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the DEL key during boot.
BIOS Navigation and Help
Lists keys for navigation and accessing help within the BIOS setup.
Main Menu Options
Describes the main menu options available in the BIOS setup utility.
BIOS Main Menu Categories
Details categories like Standard CMOS, Advanced BIOS, Peripherals, Power Management, Monitor, Green Power, Password, Cell Menu.
User Settings and Defaults
Allows saving/loading custom settings and loading fail-safe/optimized defaults.
Standard CMOS Configuration
Allows setting system date, time, and IDE/SATA device information.
SATA Device Configuration
Configures LBA/Large Mode, DMA Mode, S.M.A.R.T., and Floppy Drive settings.
System Information Display
Displays read-only system information: CPU, BIOS version, and memory status.
Advanced BIOS Features
Boot Screen and BIOS Protection
Configures boot logo, quick booting, and BIOS flash protection.
Startup and System Features
Sets Num Lock LED status and enables IOAPIC function.
Processor and Chipset Features
Configures CPU features (Execute Bit, C1E) and Chipset features.
System Boot Sequence and Trusted Computing
Sets boot order and manages Trusted Platform Module (TPM) settings.
Integrated Peripherals
Onboard Controller Configuration
Enables/disables USB, LAN, IEEE1394, JMicron ATA, and HD Audio controllers.
On-Chip ATA Devices Configuration
Configures IDE BusMaster, SATA Controller, RAID Mode, and AHCI settings.
AHCI Port and I/O Device Settings
Configures AHCI ports, SMART, and serial port (COM) settings.
Power Management Setup
ACPI Power Management Functions
Activates ACPI and specifies standby states (S1/S3).
Power Button and Wake-Up Events
Configures power button function, AC power loss restore, and wake-up events.
Wake-Up Event Sources
Details wake-up triggers from PCI-E devices and RTC alarms.
H/W Monitor
System Monitoring Features
Monitors chassis intrusion, CPU fan speed, system fan speed, and PC health status.
Green Power
Power Saving Features
Enables power saving via GreenPower, CPU Phase Control, and LED Power Control.
Cell Menu
CPU and DRAM Frequency Monitoring
Shows current CPU and Memory clocks (read-only).
Multi-Step Overclocking Booster
Helps prevent BIOS crashes during overclocking by applying settings in stages.
Overclocking Control Features
Manages D.O.T. Control, Intel EIST, CPU FSB, and DRAM configuration.
Memory Timing Parameters
Details memory timing settings like CAS# Latency, tRCD, and tRP.
Advanced Memory Timings Configuration
Configures advanced memory timings including tRAS, 1N/2N, TRFC, TWR, TWTR, TRRD, TRTP, and channel-specific timings.
Clock Generation and Voltage Controls
Adjusts FSB/DRAM ratio, clocks, CPU/chipset voltages, and Spread Spectrum.
Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio
Installing the HD Audio Driver
Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio driver for Windows XP/Vista.
Software Configuration Utility
Explains how to access and use the HD Audio Configuration utility.
Sound Effect Customization
Provides various sound effects and simulation settings.
Equalizer Settings
Details the 10-band equalizer for customizing sound preferences.
Advanced Audio Features
Provides optimized equalizer settings and Karaoke mode functions.
Audio Mixer Controls
Adjusts speaker volumes and configures multi-stream audio playback.
Playback Output Management
Controls audio output ports and enables multi-streaming playback.
Recording Input Management
Manages recording input devices and volume controls.
Audio I/O Configuration
Configures multi-channel audio output modes and speaker connections.
Connector Settings Utility
Configures front panel jack detection and auto popup dialogue for connected devices.
S/PDIF Digital Audio Output
Sets sampling rate and source for digital audio output via S/PDIF.
Speaker Testing Function
Allows testing individual speakers or performing an automatic speaker test.
Microphone Settings
Configures microphone settings like Noise Suppression and Acoustic Echo Cancellation.
3D Audio Demo Mode
Adjusts 3D positional audio and selects environments for gaming applications.
Audio Utility Information
Enables system tray icon and accesses audio accessories dialogue.
Hardware Setup: Connecting Speakers
2-Channel Stereo Speaker Setup
Instructions for connecting speakers for stereo output.
4-Channel Speaker Setup
Instructions for connecting speakers for 4-speaker output.
6-Channel Speaker Setup
Instructions for connecting speakers for 6-speaker output.
8-Channel Speaker Setup
Instructions for connecting speakers for 8-speaker output.
Appendix B Dual Core Center
Dual Core Center Utility Introduction
Introduction to Dual Core Center utility for monitoring MSI hardware status.
Launching Dual Core Center
Steps to locate and launch the Dual Core Center utility.
Dual Core Center Main Interface
MB, VGA, and DOT Controls
Displays mainboard/GPU status and controls Dynamic Overclocking Technology.
Performance Environment Settings
Clock, Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature Monitoring
Adjusts and monitors system clocks, voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures.
User Profile Management
Saves and loads custom profiles for system settings.
Appendix C Intel ICH10R SATA RAID
Introduction to ICH10R SATA RAID
Introduces ICH10R SATA RAID, its features, and supported RAID levels.
BIOS RAID Configuration
Explains how to integrate and access the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ROM.
RAID Volume Management (Create/Delete/Reset)
Steps for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.
Creating a RAID Volume
Detailed steps to create a new RAID volume, including naming and level selection.
Deleting RAID Volumes
Procedure for deleting RAID volumes, with a warning about data loss.
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID
Resets RAID drives to non-RAID status, removing RAID structures.
Recovery Volume Options Configuration
Configures recovery volume modes (Continuous Update or On-Request).
Installing Intel RAID Drivers
Guides on installing the Intel RAID driver during OS setup.
Driver Installation for Existing Windows Vista/XP
Steps to install the driver from the MSI CD for existing OS.
Verifying Driver Installation
Verifies successful installation of the Intel RAID controller driver.
Installing Intel Matrix Storage Console
Guides on installing the Intel Matrix Storage Console software.
RAID Migration Instructions
Guides on upgrading a single SATA drive to RAID configuration.
Create RAID Volume Wizard Steps
Guides through the 'Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard'.
Configure RAID Volume Parameters
Configures the new RAID volume name, level (0, 1, 5), and strip size.
Select Source Disk for Migration
Selects the source disk for RAID volume creation.
Select Member Drives for RAID Volume
Selects member hard drives (target disks) for the RAID volume.
Specify RAID Volume Size
Specifies the array space for the new RAID volume, including Intel Matrix RAID.
Initiate RAID Volume Creation
Initiates RAID volume creation, warning about permanent data deletion.
RAID Migration Process Status
Describes the migration process duration and status monitoring.
Recovery Volume Creation
Steps to create a recovery volume in basic mode.
Advanced Mode Recovery Volume Creation
Guides on creating recovery volumes in Advanced mode.
Select Master and Recovery Drives
Selects the master and recovery hard drives for the recovery volume.
Select Recovery Volume Update Policy
Selects the update policy for the recovery volume (Continuous or On-Request).
Finalize Recovery Volume Creation
Completes the recovery volume creation process.
Degraded RAID Array Status
Explains degraded RAID status and procedures for missing/failed drive members.
Handling Missing Hard Drive Members
Steps to resolve issues with a missing hard drive member in a RAID array.
Handling Failed Hard Drive Members
Steps to replace a failed hard drive member and rebuild the RAID.
Rebuilding RAID After Drive Failure
Steps to replace a failed drive and initiate rebuilding in the RAID Option ROM.
Appendix D JMicron RAID
Introduction to JMicron RAID
Introduction to JMicron RAID functionality (striping, mirroring, JBOD).
JMicron RAID Features Overview
Details JMicron JMB363 RAID features: RAID 0, 1, and JBOD.
JMicron RAID BIOS Utility Operations
Guides on accessing and using the JMicron RAID BIOS utility.
Creating a JMicron RAID Set
Step-by-step guide to create a new RAID set using JMicron's utility.
Deleting a JMicron RAID Set
Provides instructions on how to remove a RAID set using the utility.
Reverting HDD to Non-RAID
Reverts a RAID hard drive to non-RAID status, removing RAID structures.
Resolving JMicron RAID Mirror Conflicts
Resolves mirror conflicts in RAID by setting the source drive and rebuilding.
Rebuilding JMicron RAID Mirror Drives
Rebuilds a RAID 1 mirror drive after a disk is unplugged or replaced.
Installing JMicron RAID Drivers
Guides on installing the JMicron RAID driver for Windows Vista/XP.
Driver Installation for Existing Windows Vista/XP
Steps to install the driver from the MSI CD for existing OS.
Verifying JMicron Driver Installation
Verifies successful installation of the JMicron RAID controller driver.
JMicron RAID Configurer Utility
Introduces JMRaidTool for viewing, creating, and managing JMicron RAID arrays.
Creating RAID Arrays with JMRaidTool
Guides on creating RAID 0, 1, 0+1, and JBOD arrays using JMRaidTool.
Removing RAID Arrays
Provides two methods to remove RAID arrays, warning about data loss.
Rebuilding RAID Arrays
Explains how to rebuild RAID 1 and 0+1 arrays, with two methods provided.
Resolving Mirror Conflicts in RAID
Addresses mirror conflicts in RAID by guiding through the rebuilding process.
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