MSI MS-7666 User Manual

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  • Page 1 XPower series MS-7666 (v1.x) Mainboard G52-76661X1...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-7666 MS-7666 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. ■...
  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7666 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded prod- ucts that are sold into the EU.
  • Page 6 MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proiz- vode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 7 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Preface Preface CONTENTS ▍ Copyright Notice .................... ii Trademarks ....................ii Revision History..................... ii Technical Support..................ii Safety Instructions ..................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.......... iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ....v Chapter 1 Getting Started................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..................1-2 Mainboard Layout ....................
  • Page 9 MS-7666 MS-7666 Appendix A Realtek Audio ................A-1 Hardware Setup ....................A-2 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver ..............A-6 Software Configuration ..................A-7 Appendix B Intel RAID ................B-1 Introduction ......................B-2 BIOS Configuration ....................B-3 Installing Driver ....................B-10 Degraded RAID Array ..................B-12 Appendix C Marvell RAID ................C-1...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the XPower Series (MS-7666 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The XPower Series mainboards are based on Intel X58 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal ® system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® Bloomfield...
  • Page 12: Mainboard Specifications

    Getting Started Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel Bloomfield processor in the LGA1366 package ® (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) ■ Up to 6.4 GT/s Chipset ■ North Bridge : Intel X58 chipset ®...
  • Page 13 MS-7666 MS-7666 Connectors ■ Back panel 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 Clear CMOS button 1 D-LED2 panel connector 1 1394 port 5 USB 2.0 ports 1 ESATA port 1 ESATA/ USB 2.0 Combo port 2 LAN ports 2 USB 3.0 ports...
  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    Getting Started Getting Started Mainboard Layout JSMB1 Genie XPower Series (for MS-7666 1.0 only) ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 15 MS-7666 MS-7666 JSMB1 Genie XPower Series (MS-7666 1.X) ATX Mainboard...
  • Page 16: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD MSI mainboard SATA Cable V-Check Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Power Cable 3-Way SLI bridge cables QuantumWave Audio CrossFireX Video Link (1 long, 2 short) Card Cable User’s Guide Back IO Shield * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installa- tion, 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 18: Quick Components Guide

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide CPUFAN, p.2-15 CPU, p.2-3 JPWR2, p.2-10 SYSFAN3, p.2-15 DDR3, p.2-7 JPWR3, p.2-10 Back Panel, p.2-12 JPWR1, p.2-10 JPWR4, p.2-11 JSMB1, p.2-18 PCIE, p.2-23 SATA, p.2-14 V-Check Poiint, p.2-22 JCI1, p.2-16 JFP1, JFP2, p.2-17 SYSFAN1, p.2-15 SYSFAN2, p.2-15 SYSFAN4, p.2-15...
  • Page 19: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2...
  • Page 20: Cpu & Cooler Installation

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU &...
  • Page 21 MS-7666 MS-7666 Visually inspect if the CPU is seated Cover the load plate onto the pack- well into the socket. If not, take out age. the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. Press down the load lever lightly onto...
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Press the four hooks down to fasten Turn over the mainboard to confirm the cooler. that the clip-ends are correctly in- serted. Mainboard Hook Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the main- board.
  • Page 23: Memory

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rule Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules.
  • Page 24 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Triple-Channel mode Population Rule In Triple-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with three data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Triple-Channel mode can enhance the best system performance. When you have three or more memory modules, please always insert them as the figures shown in below.
  • Page 25: Installing Memory Modules

    MS-7666 MS-7666 To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the • DIMM_1 (DIMM_A0 in PCB v1.0) first. • Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 23+GB (not full 24GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module.
  • Page 26: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 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 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
  • Page 27 MS-7666 MS-7666 ATX 6-pin Power Connector: JPWR4 This connector is used to provide power to the graphics card. Important Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to • ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
  • Page 28: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Back Panel 1394 Port Mouse USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port Clear CMOS Button ESATA Port Keyboard USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port D-LED2 Panel Connector ESATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard.
  • Page 29 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ ESATA Port The ESATA (External SATA) port is for attaching the ESATA hard drive. ▶ ESATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port The ESATA/USB 2.0 combo port is for attaching the ESATA external hard drive or USB device. ▶...
  • Page 30: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~8 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA1~6 (3Gb/s) SATA1_2 supported by Intel ICH10R...
  • Page 31 MS-7666 MS-7666 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be con- nected 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 32 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 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, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.
  • Page 33 MS-7666 MS-7666 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. 1394 Bracket (optional) Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
  • Page 34 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. GreenPower Genie Connector: JSMB1 (optional) This connector connects to GreenPower Genie (optional). 2-18...
  • Page 35: Button

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Button The mainboard provides the following buttons for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of button. Power Button This button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the system.
  • Page 36 OC Genie configuration to overclocking profile in BIOS for future using. The usage of OC Genie is at your own risk. Overclocking is never guaranteed by • MSI. Base Clock Control Buttons These buttons are used to increase or decrease the Base clock frequency. Pressing the Plus/ Minus button once will increase/ decrease the Base clock frequency 0.5 MHz...
  • Page 37: Switch

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Switch This mainboard provides the following switch for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of switch. Over-Voltage Switch The switch is used to upgrade the maximum adjustment value of CPU/ QPI/ DDR/ IOH voltage in BIOS setup.
  • Page 38 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Voltage Check Point: V-Check Point This voltage check point set is used to measure the current CPU/ QPI/ DDR/ IOH/ ICH voltage. CPU voltage: measure the current CPU voltage with CPU point and GND point by using a mul- timeter.
  • Page 39: Slots

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power sup- ply first.
  • Page 40 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup ■ The way for installing one expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 PCI_E7 ■ The way for installing two expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 PCI_E7 ■ Two ways for installing three expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4...
  • Page 41 MS-7666 MS-7666 ■ The way for installing four expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 PCI_E7 ■ The way for installing five expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 PCI_E7 ■ The way for installing six expansion card: PCI_E2 PCI_E3...
  • Page 42 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup ATI CrossFireX (Multi-GPU) Technology ATI CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, ATI CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve system performance. ATI CrossFi- technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting two or more ATI Radeon HD graphics cards, making this the most scalable gaming platform...
  • Page 43 MS-7666 MS-7666 When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed, re- boot the system. After entering the O.S., click the “Catalyst Control Center” icon on the desktop. There is a setting in the Catalyst...
  • Page 44: Nvidia Sli Technology

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup NVIDIA SLI Technology ® NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two GPUs to run in tandem ® within a system to achieve up to twice the performance of a single graphics card. To utilize this technology, the two GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Video Link card.
  • Page 45 MS-7666 MS-7666 After the hardware installation is completed, restart the system and install the NV SLI driver/utility. A configuration panel will be provided for Multi-GPU control. Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the SLI function for the onboard graphics cards (concerning the details of multi-GPU settings, please refer to your graphics card manual).
  • Page 46: Led Status Indicators (Optional)

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup LED Status Indicators (optional) Genie 2-30...
  • Page 47 MS-7666 MS-7666 CPU Phase LED panel These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights CPU is in 1 phase power mode. CPU is in 2 phase power mode. CPU is in 3 phase power mode.
  • Page 48: Power Led

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup IOH Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current IOH power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights IOH is in 1 phase power mode. IOH is in 2 phase power mode. DDR Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current DDR power phase mode.
  • Page 49 MS-7666 MS-7666 Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug LED mes- sage. Post Status Power on and first initialize CPU. C0, C1, C2 Early CPU Initialize. C4, C6 Initialize chipset. D4, D5 Initialize memory.
  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for op- timum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
  • Page 52: Entering Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When 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 53: Control Keys

    MS-7666 MS-7666 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 <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...
  • Page 54: The Main Menu

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup The Main Menu ▶ Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶...
  • Page 55 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
  • Page 56: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include 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. ▶...
  • Page 57 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ SATA1~6/ E-SATA1~2 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Device / Vendor / Size It will show the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. Important SATA1~6 & E-SATA1~2 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard.
  • Page 58: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features ▶ Boot Sequence Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ --- Boot Device These items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS at- tempts to load the disk operating system. ▶...
  • Page 59 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. ▶ Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
  • Page 60: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller.
  • Page 61 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ 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. ▶...
  • Page 62: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS sup- ports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function.
  • Page 63 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ Restore On AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings are: [Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state. [On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
  • Page 64: H/W Monitor

    BIOS Setup 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 mes- sage, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later.
  • Page 65: Green Power

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ QPI Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the QPI power phase according to the loading of QPI to reach the best power saving function.
  • Page 66: Bios Setting Password

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: ▶ U-Key This item is used to enable/ disable USB driver device as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at This item is used to specify the USB driver device as a key.
  • Page 67: Cell Menu

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Cell Menu 3-17...
  • Page 68 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / QPI Frequency These items show the current frequencies of CPU, Memory and QPI. Read-only. ▶ CPU Specifications Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU.
  • Page 69 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ C State package limit Setting This feild allows you to select a C-state level. We recommand that you leave this setting to Auto. ▶ C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
  • Page 70 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Intel VT-d This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d). For further information please refer to Intel’s official website. ▶ Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶...
  • Page 71 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ MEMORY-Z Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. ▶ DIMM1~6 Memory SPD Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of installed memory. ▶ Current DRAM Channel1/2/3 Timing It shows the installed DRAM Timing. Read-only.
  • Page 72 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 or CH1-3 CAS Latency (CL) This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. ▶ CH1/ CH2/ CH3 or CH1-3 tRCD When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.
  • Page 73 MS-7666 MS-7666 ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) This item is used to enable/ disable the Intel Extreme Memory Porfile (X.M.P.). For further information please refer to Intel’s official website. ▶ Memory Ratio This item allows you to set the memory multiplier.
  • Page 74 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Spread Spectrum When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
  • Page 75 MS-7666 MS-7666 Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure your pe- ripherals and components are bearable for some special settings. Any operation that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Any risk or damge resulting from improper operation will not be under our product warranty.
  • Page 76: M-Flash

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup M-Flash == BIOS Update or Boot 2nd BIOS From USB drive== ▶ M-Flash function as M-Flash function allows you to flash BIOS from USB drive/ storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
  • Page 77 MS-7666 MS-7666 Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. • Due to the special design of some graphics cards will cause dark screen during M- flash operation, and you may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process.
  • Page 78 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Load BIOS source File from When the M-Flash function as sets to [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. ▶ Boot 2nd BIOS from USB Drive When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] ], this item is selectable.
  • Page 79: Overclocking Profile

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Overclocking Profile ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 These items are used to save the currect settings to selected profile, and they are also used to load the settings from the selected profile. ▶ OC Retry Count When the overclocking is failed, setting this item to [3/5] will allow system to reboot 3/ 5 times with the overclocking configuration.
  • Page 80: Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
  • Page 81: Appendix A Realtek Audio

    Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simul- taneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right chan- nels.
  • Page 82: Hardware Setup

    Realtek Audio Realtek Audio Hardware Setup Installing the Card The interface of this Audio Card is PCIE x1. And you can install it to the PCIE x1 (PCI_E1) slot only. Follow the steps below to install the audio card, then you can activate the advanced function and enjoy the audio effect.
  • Page 83 MS-7666 MS-7666 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 This connector is provided for external audio input.
  • Page 84 Realtek Audio Realtek Audio Connecting the Speakers When 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. ■ 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Line Out (Front channels) No function No function...
  • Page 85 MS-7666 MS-7666 ■ 6-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Rear channels) No function Line In S/PDIF Out - Optical S/PDIF Out - Coaxial ■ 8-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output...
  • Page 86: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    Realtek Audio Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio 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 sys- tems.
  • Page 87: Software Configuration

    MS-7666 MS-7666 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
  • Page 88: Auto Popup Dialog

    Realtek Audio ■ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. the “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
  • Page 89: Appendix B Intel Raid

    Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and en- abling RAID functionality on platforms...
  • Page 90: Introduction

    Intel RAID Intel RAID Introduction The mainboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 3 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC.
  • Page 91: Bios Configuration

    MS-7666 MS-7666 BIOS Configuration The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Man- ager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services.
  • Page 92 Intel RAID Intel RAID After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will ap- pear: ■ Create RAID Volume Select option 1 Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB>...
  • Page 93 MS-7666 MS-7666 In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow”...
  • Page 94 Intel RAID Intel RAID Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an ex- ample: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default.
  • Page 95 MS-7666 MS-7666 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.
  • Page 96 Intel RAID Intel RAID ■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press <Y> key to accept the selection. Important •...
  • Page 97 MS-7666 MS-7666 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you en- able “Only Recovery Disk” or “Only Master Disk”.
  • Page 98: Installing Driver

    Please follow the instruction below to make an “Intel RAID Driver” for yourself. ® • Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click the “Browse DVD” on the Setup screen. • Copy all the contents in \\RAID\ Intel\ ICH10R\ floppy\ f6flpy32 or f6flpy64 to a format- •...
  • Page 99 MS-7666 ■ Existing Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ XP Driver Installation Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. The drivers will be automatically installed.
  • Page 100: Degraded Raid Array

    Intel RAID Intel RAID Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member.
  • Page 101 MS-7666 MS-7666 Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. The Intel(R) Storage Utility will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
  • Page 103: Appendix C Marvell Raid

    Appendix C Marvell RAID This chapter provides an overview of the Marvell RAID Driver and Utility, also describes the installation proce- dure.
  • Page 104: Raid Configuration

    Marvell RAID Marvell RAID RAID Configuration During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl>+<M> to enter Marvell BIOS setup utility. Press <Ctrl>+<M> to enter BIOS Setup or <Space> to continue Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in mainboard BIOS before config- uring the Marvell BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 105 MS-7666 MS-7666 Creating Virtual Disks This topic describes the procedure for creating virtual disks by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. In the Topology pane, scroll to [HBA 0: Marvell 0] and press Enter. A menu pops-up as shown below. Select “Configuration Wizard” and press Enter to begin creating the virtual disk.
  • Page 106 Marvell RAID Marvell RAID Create virtual disk by configuring its settings in the “Information” pane. as shown below. And refer the description below to configure the virtual disk settings. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure -> Select free disks Create Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 RAID Level...
  • Page 107 MS-7666 MS-7666 After configure all settings for the virtual disk, scroll to the [Next] and press Enter to continue. And the screen shows as below, press Y to confirm the creation for the virtual disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) xxxx Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
  • Page 108 Marvell RAID Marvell RAID Deleting Virtual Disk This topic describes the procedure to delete a virtual disk by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. Important Using “Delete” permanently erases all data on the virtual disk. In the [Topology] pane, select “Virtual Disk” (VD 0: MRAID1, shown as below) and press Enter.
  • Page 109 MS-7666 MS-7666 Rebuilding Virtual Disk This topic describes the procedure to manually rebuild a degraded virtual disk by using the Marvell BIOS setup utility. This is applicable to the RAID 1 virtual disk. Important The rebuild process is both initiated and completed in the Marvell BIOS setup. The Mar- vell RAID Utility (MRU), which runs in as OS environment, cannot be used to either initi- ate, resume, or complete the rebuild process Spare physical disks are not supported.
  • Page 110: Installing The Raid Driver (For Bootable Raid Array)

    Important Please follow the instruction below to make a SATA RAID driver for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. • Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. Copy all the contents in the : \\RAID\Marvell9128 sp1116\miniport\Floppy32 or Flop- •...
  • Page 111 MS-7666 Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. Under the Driver tab, click on Marvell 91XX SATA Driver. The driver will be automatically installed.

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