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MSI Big Bang-Fuzion MS-7582 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Big Bang-Fuzion series MS-7582 (v1.x) Mainboard G52-75821XB...

  • 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, 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-7582 MS-7582 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 equipment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Preface Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation.

  • 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-7582 MS-7582 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 JMicron 322 RAID ..............C-1 Introduction ......................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Big Bang-Fuzion Series (MS-7582 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The Big Bang-Fuzion Series mainboards are based on Intel P55 chipsets for ® optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel i5/ i7 LGA1156 processor, the Big Bang-Fuzion Se- ®...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Specifications

    Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ Intel Core™ i7 and Core™ i5 (Lynnfield & Clarkdale) processor in the LGA1156 ® package (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) Base Clock ■ 133 MHz Chipset ■ Intel...
  • Page 13 Form Factor ■ ATX (30.5cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting ■ 9 mounting holes If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.php...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    Getting Started Mainboard Layout Green RESET Power CMOS GENIE Big Bang-Fuzion Series (MS-7582 v1.X) ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 15: Packing Checklist

    MS-7582 Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility DVD MSI mainboard SATA Cable Standard Cable for USB Bracket (Optional) Power Cable IDE Devices QuantumWave Audio Back IO Shield V-Check Cable Card User’s Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the...

  • 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 CPU, p.2-3 SYSFAN3, p.2-13 CPUFAN, p.2-13 JPWR2, p.2-9 DDR3, p.2-7 SYSFAN2, p.2-13 JPWR1, p.2-9 JSMB1, p.2-16 Back Panel, p.2-10 V-Check Point, p.2-20 V Switch, p.2-19 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 PCIE, p.2-21 SATA, p.2-12 IDE1, p.2-11 SYSFAN4, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-24 JFP1/ JFP2,...

  • 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 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-7582 MS-7582 Visually inspect if the CPU is seated Engage the load lever while pressing well into the socket. If not, take out down lightly onto the load plate. the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. Alignment Key Secure the lever near the hook end Make sure the four hooks are in por- under the retention tab.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Align the holes on the mainboard with Press the four hooks down to fasten the heatsink. Push down the cooler the cooler. until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. Turn over the mainboard to confirm Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to that the clip-ends are correctly in- the CPU fan connector on the main-...

  • Page 23: Memory

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 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 25: Power Supply

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 26: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Back Panel Mouse 1394 Port D-LED3 USB Port USB Port panel connector (optional) ESATA/ USB USB Port Keyboard ESATA/ USB USB Port USB Port Combo Port Combo Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard.

  • Page 27: Connectors

    MS-7582 MS-7582 Connectors IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE de- vices. * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives sepa- rately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
  • Page 28 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~10 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. SATA7 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA9 SATA5_6 SATA8...
  • Page 29 MS-7582 MS-7582 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 30 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 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. ® JFP2 JFP1 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.
  • Page 31 MS-7582 MS-7582 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 32 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup TPM Module connector: JTPM1 (optional) 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). 2-16...

  • Page 33: Button

    You can disable the OC Genie function in BIOS setup. And we suggest you to save • the 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. 2-17...
  • Page 34 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Power On Button: POWER This button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or turn- off the system. Reset Button: RESET This button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system. Important If you want to press this button to reset the system, the system will be forced shutdown about 4 seconds and restarted.

  • Page 35: Switch

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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: V Switch You can over-voltage the CPU/ CPU_VTT/ Memory/ PCH, and increase the maximum voltage range of CPU/ CPU_VTT/ Memory PCH for adjustment in BIOS by changing the switch.
  • Page 36 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Voltage Check Point: V-Check Point This voltage check point set is used to measure the current CPU/ CPU_VTT/ DDR/ PCH voltage. CPU_VTT CPU voltage: measure the current CPU voltage with CPU point and GND point by using a mul- timeter.

  • Page 37: Slots

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 supply first.
  • Page 38 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 multiple discrete graph- ics processors to work together to improve system performance. ATI CrossFireX tech- nology 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 up to three ATI Radeon HD graphics cards, making this the most scalable gaming platform ever.
  • Page 39 MS-7582 MS-7582 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 Control Center that needs to be enabled for CrossFireX to operate.

  • Page 40: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power sup- ply first.

  • Page 41: Led Status Indicators

    MS-7582 MS-7582 LED Status Indicators CPU_VTT Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current CPU_VTT power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights CPU_VTT is in 1 phase power mode. CPU_VTT is in 2 phase power mode. 2-25...

  • Page 42: Power Led

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup DDR Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current DDR power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights DDR is in 1 phase power mode. DDR is in 2 phase power mode. CPU Phase LED panel These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode.

  • Page 43: Standby Led

    MS-7582 MS-7582 Reset LED Lights blue when you press the Reset button and it is functional. Green Power LED Lights blue when you press the Green Power button and it is functional. PCIE/ PCI LEDs Lights blue when the PCIE/ PCI Slot is functional. Standby LED Lights orange when the system is in standby (S4/S5 ) status.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Control Keys

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 48: 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 49 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ 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 50: 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 51 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ SATA1~10 & IDE Primary Master/ Slave & E-SATA1/ 2 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ Device / Vendor / Size (optional)/ Current Mode (for SATA7~10)/ SMART Log (for SATA7~10) It will show the device information that you connected to the IDE/ SATA/ ESATA connector.

  • Page 52: 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 53 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ 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 54: 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 55 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ Extra RAID/ IDE Controller (for SATA7/ 8/ 9/ 10) This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard extra RAID/ IDE controller. ▶ Drive Booster Controller #1 (for SATA7 & 8)/ #2(for SATA9 & 10) Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. ▶...

  • Page 56: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Power Management Setup ▶ 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 Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP, select [Enabled]. ▶ EuP 2013 This item is used to reduce the power consumption in ACPI S5 state.
  • Page 57 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS. ▶ Resume By PCI Device (PME#) When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).

  • Page 58: 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 59 MS-7582 MS-7582 ----- PC Health Status ----- ▶ Dr.MOS Temperature Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears. The sub-menu shows every MOS- FET surface temperature. (Read only). ▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V, 12V These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/compo- nents such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’...

  • Page 60: Green Power

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU/ VTT/ PCH/ DDR Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU/ VTT/ PCH/ DDR power phase according to the loading of CPU/ VTT/ PCH/ DDR to reach the best power sav- ing function.

  • Page 61: Bios Setting Password

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 62 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Important Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.

  • Page 63: Cell Menu

    MS-7582 MS-7582 Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. 3-19...
  • Page 64 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ 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 65 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ OverSpeed Protection Overspeed Protection function can monitor the current CPU draws as well as its power consumption. If it exceeds a certain level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed. If you want to overclock your CPU, set it to [Disabled]. ▶...
  • Page 66 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology. ▶...
  • Page 67 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of installed memory. ▶ Current DRAM Channel1~4 Timing It shows the installed DRAM Timing. Read-only. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EE- PROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 68 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup command starts. ▶ CH1/ CH2 tRRD Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks. ▶ CH1/ CH2 tRTP Time interval between a read and a precharge command. ▶ CH1/ CH2 tFAW This item is used to set the tFAW timing. ▶...
  • Page 69 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ VDroop Control This is used to prevent a large number voltage droping when system in high loading status. ▶ CPU Voltage(V)/ CPU VTT (V)/ CPU PLL Voltage(V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ DDR_ VREF_CA_A (V)/ / DDR_VREF_CA_B (V)/ DDR_VREF_DA_A (V)/ DDR_VREF_DA_B (V)/ PCH 1.05V (V) These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset.
  • Page 70 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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 71: M-Flash

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 72 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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 73 MS-7582 MS-7582 ▶ Load BIOS source file from When the M-Flash function as sets to [Boot] or [BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. == Backup BIOS to USB drive == The following fields are used to read the onboard BIOS ROM data, and save it to USB drive/ storage drive.

  • Page 74: Overclocking Profile

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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. ▶...

  • Page 75: Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 77: 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 78: Hardware Setup

    Realtek Audio Realtek Audio Hardware Setup Installing the Card The interface of Realtek ALC889 Audio Card is PCI-E x1. And you can install it to the PCI-E 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 79 MS-7582 MS-7582 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. SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony &...
  • Page 80 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 81 MS-7582 MS-7582 ■ 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 Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Rear channels)

  • Page 82: 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 83: Software Configuration

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 84: 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 85: Appendix B Intel Raid

    Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and en- abling RAID functionality on platforms...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Bios Configuration

    MS-7582 MS-7582 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 88 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 89 MS-7582 MS-7582 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 90 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 91 MS-7582 MS-7582 ■ 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 92 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 93 MS-7582 MS-7582 ■ 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 94: Installing Driver

    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\ PCH\ f6flpy 32 or f6flpy 64 to a formatted floppy •...
  • Page 95 MS-7582 ■ 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 96: 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 97 MS-7582 MS-7582 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 99: Appendix Cjmicron 322 Raid

    Appendix C JMicron 322 RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and en- abling RAID functionality on platform. The DRIVER BOOSTER MANAGER solution supports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring) and JBOD (Concatenate).

  • Page 100: Introduction

    JMicron 322 RAID JMicron 322 RAID Introduction DRIVER BOOSTER MANAGER offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing)and JBOD (Concatenate) for SATA ports on this mainboard. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spread- ing the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O perfor- mance.

  • Page 101: Raid Configuration

    Follow the procedures described below to install the Drive Booster Manager. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati- cally appear. Click Utility. And then click MSI Utility. Click Drive Booster Manager to install it. Activating DRIVE BOOSTER MANAGER Once you have your Drive Booster Manager installed, it will have a short cut icon on the desktop.
  • Page 102 JMicron 322 RAID JMicron 322 RAID View SATA Drive Information Click the “Drive Booster Information” button and the information of all hard disks will display on the right side of the window. You may click the item “Controller” you will find “Drive Booster I n f o r m a t i o n ”...

  • Page 103: Create Raid

    MS-7582 MS-7582 Create RAID DRIVE BOOSTER MANAGER supports the creation of RAID 0, 1 and JBOD. First, you have to choose a controller, that supports 2 SATA devices with RAID mode, in the Drive Booster Information screen. “Drive Booster I n f o r m a t i o n ” button Click the “Drive Booster Configuration”...
  • Page 104 JMicron 322 RAID JMicron 322 RAID A warning message will appear to remind you that the data will be erased. Press “Yes” if you really want to perform this creation. Important You will lose all data on the SATA drives when you perform this creation. Please ensure to back up all date in the SATA hard drives before performing this creation.
  • Page 105 MS-7582 MS-7582 Setup Password You may set a password for a volume. Click the “Change Password” a screen will dis- play. Please enter a new password in the “New Password” box,and enter the password again in the “confirm password” box to confirm the passsword. Then click OK. Important A password is available for a volume only.

  • Page 106: Delete Raid

    JMicron 322 RAID JMicron 322 RAID Delete RAID First, you have to choose a volume that you intend to delete RAID mode in the Drive Booster Information screen. Click the “Drive Booster Configuration” button, and click the “Normal Mode” button. And then, click “Apply”...

  • Page 107: Event Log

    MS-7582 MS-7582 A warning will appear to inform you that the deletion is finished. Click “OK” to close the window. Event Log Click the “Event Log” button, all of the significant events will be listed. “Event Log” button...

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