MSI - 7642v1.0 (G52 76421X1) (890GXM G65) PDF

890GXM-G65 series
MS-7642 (v1.x) Mainboard

G52-76421X1
▍ Preface
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-
TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is
given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve-
ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
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￭ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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￭ Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
￭ Realtek® is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
￭ JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation.
￭ Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release February 2010
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. 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
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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. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before
connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place any-
thing over the power cord.
￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s
Manual.
◯ The equipment has dropped and damaged.
◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIP-
MENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情況下，
使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling special disposal.
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the measures listed below.
◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◯ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7642
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must re-
mind you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13,
2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded
as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equip-
ment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. 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. You can return these products to local collection points.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elek-
tro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI
hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in
die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus
zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt aus-
schliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement élec-
triques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les
produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou
tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de
récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par con-
séquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi-
pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos
clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en
los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos,
están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.
MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en
la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos
en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una
empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische
en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kun-
nen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI
dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op
lokale inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj
sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-
rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju
pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja. 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.
POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przy-
pomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry-
cznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być trak-
towane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni
wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wy-
cofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach
zbiorczych.
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TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC
Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli
ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI
ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se
tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je-
jich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
v místních sběrnách.
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve
az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek-
tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos
és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az
ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavé-
telére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapc-
solatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek
esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre
viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici
ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come
rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto
alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. 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
ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta
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▍ 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�� 1-4
Packing Checklist�� 1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup��2-1
Quick Components Guide�� 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)�� 2-3
Memory�� 2-6
Power Supply�� 2-8
Back Panel�� 2-9
Connectors�� 2-11
Jumpers�� 2-18
Switch�� 2-19
Slots�� 2-20
LED Status Indicators�� 2-23
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup��3-1
Entering Setup�� 3-2
The Main Menu�� 3-4
Standard CMOS Features�� 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features�� 3-8
Integrated Peripherals�� 3-11
Power Management Setup�� 3-13
H/W Monitor�� 3-15
Green Power�� 3-16
BIOS Setting Password�� 3-17
Cell Menu�� 3-19
M-Flash�� 3-25
Overclocking Profile�� 3-28
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults�� 3-29
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Appendix A Realtek Audio�� A-1

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver��A-2
Software Configuration��A-4
Hardware Setup��A-19
Appendix B AMD RAID�� B-1
RAID Configuration��B-2
Appendix C Control Center�� C-1
Activating Control Center�� C-2
System Information�� C-3
Overclocking�� C-5
Green Power�� C-7
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 890GXM-G65 Series (MS-

7642 v1.X) Micro ATX mainboard. The 890GXM-G65
Series mainboards are based on AMD® 890GX & SB850
chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit
the advanced AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II processor, the
890GXM-G65 Series deliver a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
■ AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II processor in the AM3 package.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=cpuform2)
HyperTransport
■ HyperTransport™ 3.0
Chipset
■ North Bridge: AMD® 890GX chipset
■ South Bridge: AMD® SB850 chipset
Integrated Graphic
■ Integrated ATI RadeonTM HD4290 GPU
Memory Support
■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133 *(OC)/ 1800 *(OC)/ 1600 *(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800
SDRAM (total 16 GB Max)
■ Supports Dual-Channel mode
*(For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
■ Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL8111DL
Audio
■ Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC889/ ALC892 (optional)
■ Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
■ Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
IDE
■ 1 IDE port by JMicron® JMB368
■ Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133, PIO & Bus Master operation mode
SATA
■ 5 SATA 6 Gb/s ports by AMD® SB850
■ 1 E-SATA port by AMD® SB850
RAID
■ SATA 1~5 support RAID 0/ 1/ 10/ 5 mode by AMD® SB850
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Connectors
■ Back panel
- 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 1 VGA port
- 1 DVI-D port **
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 2 USB 3.0 blue ports
- 1 HDMI port **
- 1 E-SATA port
- 1 LAN port
- 6 flexible audio ports
**(The HDMI and DVI-D ports can not work simultaneously)
■ On-Board
- 4 USB 2.0 connectors
- 1 Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 Serial port connector
- 1 Parallel port connector
- 1 CD-In connector
- 1 Front Panel Audio connector
- 1 S/PDIF-out connector
- 1 TPM Module connector
Slots
■ 2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
- when you install two expansion cards into both PCIE x16 slots, the PCI_E1 &
PCI_E2 lanes will run with x8 speed.
- if you intend to install only one expansion card, please install it into PCI_E1 slot,
and the PCI_E1 lane will run with x16 speed
■ 1 PCI Express x1 slot
■ 1 PCI slot, supports 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface
Form Factor
■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 24.4 cm)
Mounting
■ 8 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
890GXM-G65 Series (MS-7642 v1.X) Mainboard
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Packing Checklist
MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable
Standard Cable for

Power Cable IDE Devices Back IO Shield
User’s Guide
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessories and request the part num-
bers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address
http://www.msi.com/index.php
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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.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the compo-
nents.
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Quick Components Guide
JPWR2, p.2-8 CPUFAN, p.2-13
JCOM1, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 DDR3, p.2-6
JCI1, p.2-12
JTPM1, p.2-17
Back Panel,
p.2-9 JPWR1, p.2-8
IDE1, p.2-11
PCIE, p.2-20 JBAT1, p.2-18
SYSFAN, p.2-13
SATA, p.2-12
PCI, p.2-22 JFP1, p.2-14

JLPT1, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-15 JUSB1~4, p.2-15

OCSWITCH1, p.2-19
JSP1, p.2-14
JCD1, p.2-13
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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
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling
fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your
components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any
attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guar-
antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product speci-
fications.
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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 & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard
1. Pull the lever sideways away from 2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
the socket. Make sure to raise the The gold arrow should point as shown
lever up to a 90-degree angle. in the picture. The CPU can only fit in
the correct orientation.
3. If the CPU is correctly installed, the 4. Press the CPU down firmly into the
pins should be completely embedded socket and close the lever. As the
into the socket and can not be seen. CPU is likely to move while the lever
Please note that any violation of the is being closed, always close the le-
correct installation procedures may ver with your fingers pressing tightly
cause permanent damages to your on top of the CPU to make sure the
mainboard. CPU is properly and completely em-
bedded into the socket.
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5. Position the cooling set onto the re- 6. Then press down the other end of the
tention mechanism. clip to fasten the cooling set on the
Hook one end of the clip to hook top of the retention mechanism.
first. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it.
7. Fasten down the lever. 8. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU
fan connector on the mainboard.
Important
• Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The appearance
of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.
• While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an
eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed
bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
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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
72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

Installed
Empty

Important
• DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
• In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in different channel DIMM slots.
• To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the
DIMM1 first.
• Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up
to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module.
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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. The plastic
clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module
is properly seated.
3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot
clips at the sides.
Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the
DIMM slot.
Notch
Volt
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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. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin
ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the
image at the right hand).
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ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
• Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.
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Back Panel
USB Port LAN

VGA Port USB Port
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Line-In RS-Out
Line-Out CS-Out
Mic SS-Out
Mouse/Keyboard DVI-D Port HDMI Port E-SATA Port USB Port
▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital
audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
▶ Mouse/Keyboard
The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCD
monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and
its display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the
DVI-D connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected
to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)
▶ USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
▶ HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, includ-
ing standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a
single cable.
▶ E-SATA Port
The E-SATA (External-SATA) port is for attaching the E-SATA hard drive.
Important
The HDMI and DVI-D ports can not work simultaneously.
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▶ LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to Yellow Green/ Orange
the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.
LED Color LED State Condition
Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.
On(Steady state) LAN link is established.
On(brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.
Right Green Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
On 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
Orange On 1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
▶ Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate between
audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.
■ Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape-player or other
audio devices.
■ Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
■ Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
■ RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.
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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. Refer to IDE device’s documentation
supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.
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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~5

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may
occur during transmission.
Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened,
the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status
and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the
BIOS utility and clear the record.
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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN

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.
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• Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult
the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
• CPUFAN supports fan control. You can install Control Center utility that will automati-
cally control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.
• Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.
CD-In Connector: JCD1

This connector is provided for external audio input.
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Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The
JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
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This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.
S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional)
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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3/ JUSB4

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.
USB 2.0 Bracket (optional)
Important
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
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.
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Serial Port Connector: JCOM1

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.
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This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a
standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capa-
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This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please
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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. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automati-
cally boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,
set the jumper to clear data.
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JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data
Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2
pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the main-
board.
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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.
Overclock FSB Switch: OCSWITCH1
You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the switch.
Follow the instructions below to set the FSB.
Default Increase 10% Increase 15% Increase 20%

speed of FSB speed of FSB speed of FSB
Important
• Make sure that you power off the system before setting the switch.
• When overclocking cause system instability or crash during boot. Please set the
switch to default setting.
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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
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology

Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling
an AMD® integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate
simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame rates.
Unleash the graphics performance.
System Request
1. Hybrid CrossFireX™ is only supported with the Vista & 7 operating system.
2. Graphic card based on an ATI Radeon™ HD 3450 series, ATI Radeon™ HD 3470
series or ATI Radeon™ HD 5450 (for Asymmetric CrossFireX™) graphics proces-
sor.
3. Mainboard based on an AMD® integrated chipset.
Enabling Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology
Power off the system and install the ATI graphic card that supports Hybrid CrossFireX™
technology. After then, power on the system and install the driver that Hybrid CrossFi-
reX™ technology. Restart the system and wait for the ATI Icon to show in the System
Tray. Click the icon and then the following aspect appears in Catalyst Control Center:
Click this icon.
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1. Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu.
2. From the “Graphics Settings” tree in the Catalyst Control Center, click Cross-
Fire™.
3. From the “Graphics Adapter” list, select the graphics card that acts as the Display
GPU.
4. Select “Enable CrossFire™”.
5. Click Apply.
When Hybrid CrossFireX™ is enabled, GPU Accelerated Physics is automatically dis-
abled for all cards in the configuration as are all displays except the one used by Hybrid
CrossFireX™.
More details please refer to http://game.amd.com/us-en/crossfirex_hybrid.aspx
Important
Changing integrated graphic memory operating mode may cause Hybrid CrossFireX™
fail. To avoid the issue, please follow the steps below to setup the system:
• Disable the Hybrid CrossFireX™ in Catalyst Control Center.
• Reboot into BIOS.
• Select the option in Advanced BIOS Features -> On-Chip VGA.
• Save BIOS settings and reboot.
• Enable the Hybrid CrossFireX™ in Catalyst Control Center.
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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. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any
necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers,
switches or BIOS configuration.
PCI Interrupt Request Routing

The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins
are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:
Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4

PCI Slot1 INT E# INT F# INT G# INT H#
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LED Status Indicators
CPU Phase LEDs: LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4

These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below
to read.
Blue light Off
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Mode

CPU is in 1 phase power mode.
CPU is in 4 phase power mode.
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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.
■ You want to change the default settings for cus-
tomized features.
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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. You may also re-
start the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Important
• The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous
update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly dif-
ferent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
• Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is
usually in the format:
A7642AMS V1.0 020110 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, A = AMD and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
020110 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
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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> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F6> Load Optimized Defaults
<F8> Load Fail-Safe Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) ap-
pears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be
launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for
a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the
field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to
enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the
main menu, just press the <Esc >.
General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help
screen.
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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.
▶ Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
▶ Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
▶ H/W Monitor
This entry shows your PC health status.
▶ Green Power
Use this menu to specify the power phase.
▶ BIOS Setting Password
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.
▶ Cell Menu
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking.
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▶ 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.
▶ Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically
for optimal performance of the mainboard.
▶ Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
▶ Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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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.
▶ Date (MM:DD:YY)
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
[day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-
only.
[month] The month from Jan. through Dec.
[date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
[year] The year can be adjusted by users.
▶ Time (HH:MM:SS)
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time
format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
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▶ IDE Primary Master/ Slave & SATA1~5 & E-SATA

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.
▶ LBA/Large Mode
This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA
mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA
mode disabled.
▶ DMA Mode
Select DMA Mode.
▶ Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your
disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data
from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes
offline.
Important
IDE Primary Master/ Slave, SATA 1~5 & E-SATA are appearing when you connect the
HD devices to the IDE/ SATA/ E-SATA connectors on the mainboard.
▶ Hold on
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
When the system stops for the errors preset, it will halt on for 15 seconds and then
automatically resume its operation.
[All Error] The system stops when any error is detected.
[No Error] The system does not stop for any detected error.
▶ System Information
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS
version and memory status of your system (read only).
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Advanced BIOS Features
▶ Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ 1st/ 2nd Boot Device
This item allows you to set the first/ second 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 1st boot device.
▶ BIOS Flash Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or
computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt-
ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you will
need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function
at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the
BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immediately re-enable it to protect it against
viruses.
▶ Full Screen Logo Display
This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Set-
tings are:
[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
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▶ 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. Setting to [Off] will
allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
▶ 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. You need to select the MPS version supported by your
operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating
system.
▶ Primary Graphic’s Adapter
This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter.
▶ PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer
time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you
should set the item to higher values.
▶ HPET
The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You
can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI
methods.
▶ Surround View
Surround view provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi-monitor sup-
port for computers that use an PCIE based graphics card in conjunction with integrated
graphics processors (IGPs).
▶ On-Chip VGA
This item specifies whether to allocate the memory for onboard integrated GPU from
the system memory or sideport memory. Setting to [UMA], allocates the system share
memory for onboard integrated GPU.
▶ VGA Share Memory
The system shares memory to onboard integrated GPU. This setting controls the exact
memory size shared to onboard integrated GPU.
▶ UMA Location
This item is used to select the location of UMA to avoid over-lapping with the other data
blocks in system memory.
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▶ SIDEPORT Clock Speed

This item allows you to set the SIDEPORT memory frequency (in MHz).
▶ UMA-SP Interleave Mode
This item allows you to adjust the ratio of UMA to SIDEPORT memory.
▶ TCG/TPM Support
Setting the option to [Yes] enables TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for the system.
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Integrated Peripherals
▶ USB Controller
This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 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.
▶ LAN Option ROM
This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
▶ Extra RAID/IDE Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the JMicron 368 controller.
▶ Onboard USB 3.0 Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB 3.0 controller.
▶ HD Audio Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller.
▶ On-Chip ATA Devices
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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▶ 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 item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller.
▶ RAID Mode
This item is used to select mode for SATA connectors.
▶ I/O Devices
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
▶ COM Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
▶ Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Stan-
dard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:
[Disabled]
[3BC/IRQ7] Line Printer port 0
[278/IRQ5] Line Printer port 2
[378/IRQ7] Line Printer port 1
▶ Parallel Port Mode
[SPP] Standard Parallel Port
[EPP] Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP] Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
[Bi-Directional]
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP].
To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP].
By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choos-
ing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and
EPP modes simultaneously.
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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. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, select [Enabled].
▶ ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
▶ Power LED)
This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate the sleep/
suspend state.
[Single] The power LED turns off during the sleep/suspend mode.
[Dual] The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep/suspend
state.
[Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the sleep/suspend state.
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▍ BIOS Setup
▶ 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.
[Last State] Restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt
occurred.
▶ Wake Up Event Setup
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
▶ 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 From S3 By USB Device
The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Sus-
pend to RAM) sleep state.
▶ Resume From S3 By PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power sav-
ing modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard/ mouse is detected.
▶ Resume By PCI or PCI-E Device
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PCIE or PCI 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.
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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.
▶ CPU FAN
This item is used to select the type of installed CPU FAN.
▶ CPU Smart Fan Target
The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed
automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range.
You can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to
the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections to
speed up for cooling down automatically.
▶ SYS FAN Control
This item allows users to select how percentage of speed for the SYS FAN.
▶ PC Health Status
▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, 3.3V, 5V,
12V
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/com-
ponents such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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▍ BIOS Setup
Green Power
▶ CPU Phase Control

When it set to [Auto], the AMD Cool and Quite was be force enable.
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BIOS Setting Password
▶ 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.
▶ Change Supervisor Password
This item is used to set the supervisor password.
▶ Change User Password
This item is used to set the user password.
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▍ 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.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the pass-
word. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering
any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup/ System. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of
your system configuration.
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the setup menu.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the
setup menu.
▶ User Access Level

This item is used to limit the user access level.
▶ Passwrod Check
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:
Option Description
[BIOS] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.
[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered
on or when end users try to run Setup.
▶ Save Supervisor Password to
This item is used to assign a place to save the supervisor password.
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Cell Menu
Important
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
▶ Current CPU / DRAM / CPU-NB Frequency

These items show the current clocks of CPU, Memory and CPU-NB speed. Read-only.
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▶ CPU Specifications
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu
shows the information of installed CPU.
▶ CPU Technology Support

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This sub-
menu shows the technologies that the installed CPU supported.
▶ CPU Feature
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.
▶ AMD Cool’n’Quiet
The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and
power consumption.
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Important
To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and
will be working properly, it is required to double con-
firm that:
• Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. Under Cell
Menu, find AMD Cool’n’Quiet, and set this item to
“Enabled”.
• Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]-
>[Control Panel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power
Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power
Management under Power schemes.
▶ C1E Support
To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all proces-
sors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
▶ SVM Support
This item is used to enable/ disable SVM.
▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz).
▶ OC Stepping
This item will be enabled after you set the overclocking frequency in the “Adjust CPU
FSB Frequency (MHz)”. And the following items will appear. This items will help the
system to overclock step by step after system booting up.
▶ Start OC Stepping From (MHz)
This item is used to set the initial FSB clock. The system will boot with the initial base
clock, and start to overclock from initial FSB clock to set FSB clock that you set in
“Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)” step by step.
▶ OC Step
This item is used to set how many steps for FSB colck overclocking.
▶ OC Step Count Timer
This item is used to set the buffer time for every step.
▶ Adjust CPU Ratio
This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the
processor supports this function.
▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz)
It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio
This item is used to adjust CPU-NB ratio.
▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency (MHz)
It shows the adjusted CPU NB frequency. Read-only.
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▶ CPU Core Control

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.
▶ OC Genie Lite
This item is built for auto detecting the overclocking speeder of CPU and GPU for cur-
rent setting. When it set to [with iGPU], the onboard integrated GPU frequency will set
to 800 MHz automatically.
▶ Memory-Z
▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD Information

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of
installed memory.
▶ Advance DRAM Configuration
▶ DRAM Timing Mode

This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing.
▶ DRAM Drive Strength
This item allows you to control the memory data bus’ signal strength. Increasing the
drive strength of the memory bus can increase stability during overclocking.
▶ DRAM Advance Control
This field has the capacity to automatically detect the advanced DRAM timing. If you
set this field to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both], some fields will appear and selectable.
▶ 1T/2T Memory Timing
This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Select [1T] makes SDRAM signal
controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting [2T] makes SDRAM signal
controller run at 2T rate.
▶ DCT Unganged Mode
This feature is used to Integrate two 64-bit DCTs into a 128-bit interface.
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▶ Bank Interleaving
Bank Interleaving is an important parameter for improving overclocking capability of
memory. It allows system to access multiple banks simultaneously.
▶ Power Down Enable
This is a memory power-saving technology. When the system does not access mem-
ory over a period of time, it will automatically reduce the memory power supply.
▶ MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID
This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and
ATLVID.
▶ FSB/DRAM Ratio
This item allows you to select the ratio of FSB/ DRAM.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz)
It shows the adjusted Memory frequency. Read-only.
▶ Onboard VGA Core Overclock
This item is used to enable/ disable the following item “Adjust Onboard VGA frequen-
cy”.
▶ Adjust Onboard VGA Frequency
This item will appear when Onboard VGA Core Overclock sets to [Enabled]. It allows
you to adjust the onboard VGA clock.
▶ HT Link Control
▶ HT Incoming/ Outgoing Link Width

These items allow you to set the Hyper-Transport Link width. Setting to [Auto], the
system will detect the HT link width automatically.
▶ HT Link Speed
This item allows you to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the sys-
tem will detect the HT link speed automatically.
▶ Adjusted HT Link Frequency (MHz)
It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz)
This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz).
▶ Auto Disable DRAM/PCI Frequency
When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DRAM/ PCI
slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).
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▍ BIOS Setup
▶ CPU VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB Voltage
(V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ NB Voltage/ SB Voltage
These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset.
▶ 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.
Important
• If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system
stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread
Spectrum for EMI reduction.
• The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the
system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please
consult your local EMI regulation.
• Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight
jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your over-
clocked processor to lock up.
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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).
[Disabled] Disable M-Flash function.
[BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly. Update BIOS ROM
chip data from selected file, which was be download from official
website and must be saved in the root directory of the USB/ Stor-
age drive. It only supports particular file name, which is the official
BIOS file name from us.
[Boot] After allocated particular BIOS file, system will boot from this BIOS
file which saved in the root directory of USB drive. System will skip
MB ROM chip data and boot with this particular BIOS inside USB
drive. Note: this option is for USB drive only.
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▍ 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.
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▶ 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.
▶ Save File to Selected Device
Please setup a specific folder in specific USB drive/ storage drive to save BIOS file from
BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file system drive.
▶ Save File Name as
Please setup a specific name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB drive/
storage drive. Note: we suggest you using the official name as the default name.
▶ Save Extend File Name as
Please setup a specific extend name for the BIOS file, which will be saved into the USB
drive/ storage drive. Note: we suggest you using [ROM] as default name.
▶ Start to Save File
Press “Enter” and select “OK” the system will stare to save the onboard ROM chip data
to the selected USB drive/ storage drive.
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▍ 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.
▶ OC Retry Count
When the overclocking is failed, setting this item to [5,7] will allow system to reboot 5/ 7
times with the overclocking configuration. If the overclocking was failed every time, the
system will restore the defaults.
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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.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for the most stable,
minimal system performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal system
performance.
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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.
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▍ 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.
Installation for Windows® XP
For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing
the driver.
The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati-
cally appear.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Drivers button.
Click here
Important
The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance au-
dio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this section may be slightly
different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.
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3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
Click here
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Select this option
Click here
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▍ Realtek Audio
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 Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
Double click
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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”
and “Auditorium” for quick enjoyment.
You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.
If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to
save as an new one by using the “Load EQ Setting” and “Save Preset” button, click
“Reset EQ Setting” button to use the default value, or click “Delete EQ Setting” button
to remove a preset EQ setting.
There are also other pre-set equalizer models for you to choose by clicking “Others”
under the Equalizer part.
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■ 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 perma- 10 bands of equalizer would go
nently for future use back to the default setting
Enable / Disable Load

To disable, you can temporar- Whenever you would like to
ily stop the sound effect without use preload settings, simply
losing the settings click this, the whole list will be
shown for your selection.
Delete
To delete the pre-saved settings which are created from previous steps.
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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 equalizer
settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.
[How to Use It]

Other than the buttons “Pop”, “Live”, “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down
the arrow in “Others” you will find more optimized settings available to you.
■ Karaoke Mode
Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home. Simply using the music you usually play,
Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to accom-
modate your range.
1. Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation” the vocal of the song would
be eliminated, while the background music is still in place, and you can be that
singer!
2. Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to find a key which better fits your vocal
range.
Remove the
human voice Raise the key
Lower the key
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Mixer
In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.
■ 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.
Important
Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are well plugged in the jacks on
the rear or front panel. The Realtek HD Audio front output item will appear after you
pluging the speakers into the jacks on the front panel.
■ Multi-Stream Function
Realtek audio supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you
may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from
the indicated real panel or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people are
using the same computer together for different purposes.
Click the button and the Mixer ToolBox menu will appear. Then check the Enable
playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup.
Important
You have to plug audio device into the jacks on the rear and front panel first before en-
able the multi-stream function.
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When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows 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). You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will come out
from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel.
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▍ Realtek Audio
■ Playback control
Tool Mute Playback device

This function is to let you freely decide which ports
to output the sound. And this is essential when multi-
streaming playback enabled.
- Realtek HD Audio Rear Output
- Realtek HD Audio Front Output
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound
output.
Tool
- Show the following volume controls
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
- Advanced controls
- Enable playback multi-streaming
With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone
(stream 1 from front panel) while still has music (stream 2 from back panel) in play. At
any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.
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■ Recording control
Recording device
-Back Line in/ Mic, Front Line in
Tool Mute -Realtek HD Audio Input
Mute
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.
- Enable recording multi-streaming
Important
Realtek audio allows you to record the CD, Line, Mic and Stereo Mix channels simul-
taneously, frees you from mixing efforts. At any given period, you may choose 1 of the
following 4 channels to record.
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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.
■ Headphone for the common headphone
■ 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output
■ 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output
■ 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output
■ 8CH Speaker for 7.1-Speaker Output
■ Speaker Configuration:
1. Plug the speakers in the corresponding jack.
2. Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device
you have plugged in.
- If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon
beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.
- If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the
correct jack.
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■ Connector Settings
Click to access connector settings.
Disable front panel jack detection (optional)

Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel. 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.
Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in

Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop up
when device plugged in.
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▍ Realtek Audio
■ S/PDIF
Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF al-
lows 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.
Output Sampling Rate

44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD.
48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio.
192KHz: This is recommended while playing High quality Audio.
Output Source
Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3,.midi etc) will
come out through S/PDIF-Out.
S/PDIF-in to S/PDIF -out pass though mode: The data from S/PDIF-In can be real-time
played from S/PDIF-Out.
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■ 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. Or you may click the auto test button to test the sounds of each speaker
automatically.
Center
Front Left
Front Right
Side Left Side Right
Subwoofer
Rear Left
Rear Right
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Microphone
In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppression
to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancellation to
cancel the acoustic echo during recording.
Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from being recorded by micro-
phone together with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP
function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from
speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be recorded into your
microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend will
hear his/her own voice again. With AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at your
side, your friend can enjoy the benefit with less echo.
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3D Audio Demo
In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications
like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable
environment you like.
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Information
In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, includ-
ing 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. Switch it on and an icon will show
in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories dialogue box will
appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take advantage of.
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Hardware Setup
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
1] Line In
2] Line Out (Front channels)
3] MIC
4] No function
5] No function
6] No function
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1] Line In
3] MIC
4] Line Out (Rear channels)
5] No function
6] No function
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1] Line In
3] MIC
5] Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
6] No function
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1] Line In
3] MIC
5] Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channels)
6] Line Out (Side channels)
Important
To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Windows Vista operating system, you have
to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out
only.
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Appendix B
AMD RAID
The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and

support RAID function for performance and reliability.
SB850 SATA RAID (SATA1~5) provides support for
RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping
& Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity). RAID 0 great-
ly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently
striping data across multiple drives. RAID 1 makes sure
data is not lost if a drive fails as data is simultaneously
written to two drives. Drives configured for RAID Striping
are said to form a RAID 0 set, while drives configured for
RAID Mirroring are said to form a RAID 1 set. RAID 10
is implemented as a mirrored array whose segments are
RAID 0 arrays. RAID 10 has same fault tolerance as mir-
roring and reduces overhead by striping. It needs at least
four drives to form a RAID 10. RAID 5 defines techniques
for parity data.
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▍ AMD RAID
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 FastBuild utility.
Important
Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the
Fastbuild Utility.
The FastBuild menu screen will appear. The Main Menu is used to choose the operation
to be performed.
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View Drives Assignments

This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physi-
cally attached to the SATA host adapter.
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▍ AMD RAID
Define LD (Creating RAID)

The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including perfor-
mance, 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.
1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the Define LD Menu.
2. Press the arrow keys to highlight an logical drive number you want to define and
press Enter to select it.
3. On the next screen, use the space key to choose a RAID mode (RAID 0/ 1/ 10/ 5)
and use the arrow key to move to the “Drives Assignments” window.
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■ Initialize logical drive, zero the disk drives. RAID 1 or 10 only.

■ 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, WriteThru or WriteBack.
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”. Then press [Ctrl+Y] to save the configuration.
5. A message will show up on the bottom, press any key to save the configuration or
press [Ctrl-Y] to allocate the RAID capacity manually.
Important
• The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives.
• If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD with remain-
ing capacity of the selected hard drives.
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▍ AMD RAID
6. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.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.
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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. Press “Ctrl+Y” to complete the deletion.
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▍ AMD RAID
Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)

1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Win-
dows Setup program starts.
2. Press F6 and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear.
3. Insert the floppy that contains the RAID driver, press the “S” key to select “Specify
Additional Device”.
Note: for Windows Vista, you can copy the files to a medium (floppy/ CD/ DVD or
USB)
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 : \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB8xx\RAID\
(and then, please select a folder which was classified according to OS.)
• The driver disk for RAID controller is done.
4. When prompted, insert the floppy disk and press Enter.

For Windows Vista:
During the Operating system installation, after selecting the location to install Vista
click on “Load Driver” button to load RAID drive.
5. You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters.

6. Select the compatible RAID controller for 32-bit/ 64-bit version system and then
press ENTER.
7. The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller. Press
ENTER again to continue.
8. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should con-
tinue.
9. Leave the disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself. Windows setup will
need to copy the files from the floppy again after the RAID volume is formatted, and
Windows setup starts copying files.
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Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows

(for Non-bootable RAID Array)
1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset
drivers includes RAID Driver.
4. The driver will be automatically installed.
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Appendix C
Control Center
Control Center, the most useful and powerful utility that

MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop,
helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status
of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, volt-
age, fan speed and temperature.
Before you install the Control Center, please make sure
the system has meet the following requirements:
1. 256MB system memory.

2. DVD-ROM drive for software installation.
3. Operation system: Windows XP or up.
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▍ Control Center
Activating Control Center

Once you have your Control Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup
DVD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Control Center),
it will have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your “Start-up” menu.
You may double-click on each icon to activate Control Center.
short-cut icon on the desktop
short-cut path in the start-up menu

(path: Start-->Programs-->MSI-->Control Center--
>Control Center)
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System Information
There are three options for you to select under the System Information item, you can
read the mainboard/ CPU/ memory information.
Mainboard
Click Mainboard to read the information of mainboard, mainboard BIOS, audio, installed
graphics card and LAN.
Important
The pictures in this appendix are for reference only and may vary from the product you
purchased. Please refer to the appearance of your system for detailed information.
The items under Control Center described in this chapter are under continuous update
for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from
the latest version and should be held for reference only.
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▍ Control Center
CPU
Click CPU to read the information of processor, frequency, and cache.
Memory
Click Memory to read the information of installed memory. You can select a DIMM slot
you want to read by clicking arrow button.
Click this arrow button to

select the DIMM slot.
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Overclocking
Under Overclocking function item, you can select Cooling, Default, Cinema, and Game
mode to reach the most suitable overclocking effect. That is to say, you can set an over-
clocking environment in advance, which avoids unnecessary risk and saves the time for
doing manual adjustment and efforts on testing and experimenting.
Basic
In the basic, it provides one default mode (Default) and three common modes (Cooling/
Cinema/Game) menus for different scenario. You can adjust the CPU base clock, and
its related voltages like CPU Vcore, CPU VTT etc.; in addition, you are able to adjust
memory voltage and even memory reference voltages.
The fan speed is also adjustable to meet your power saving or better performance de-
mand. You can do all the above mentioned adjustments under each mode, after that,
please click the “Apply” button to execute the configured setting without rebooting the
system; or you can click the “Save” button to save the adjustments for future use.
Important
Every time you turn-off the system, the settings will be restored to the factory default. If
you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by clicking the “Load”
button.
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▍ Control Center
Advanced
In Advanced menu, it shows you the advanced DRAM configuration and advanced
DRAM timing information, such as memory, CAS latency, under “Auto” mode. If you
click the “Auto” tab, it will become “Manual” mode for you to adjust the advanced DRAM
configuration to reach the ultimate overclocking result.
Important
button.
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Green Power
Green Power is an energy saving technology that control power supply by auto phase
switching (known as Active Phase Switching) for CPU and components. Besides, Green
Power can automatically manage your power configuration, resulting in more efficient
power usage and reducing acoustic noise.
Basic
Under the Basic item, you can select Disable Green Power, Optimized and Max Power
Saving mode to experience different power-saving performance. You can close green
power function to have fully loaded power supply; choose Optimized mode for general
use, and you can also maximized power saving under Max Power Saving mode. The
detailed settings to these three modes are not adjustable.
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▍ Control Center
Advanced
Under the Advanced menu, you can adjust the power phase and fan speed.
▶ Mainboard
Under the Mainboard item, it provides you two power saving modes, Optimize and Max
Power Saving, to adjust by shifting the gear. You can change the CPU power phases,
the CPU fan and system fan speed as well to get a good balance between performance
and power saving. And then, you can click the “Apply” button to execute the configured
setting or click the “Save” button to save the adjustment for future use.
Important
button.
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MS-7642 (v1.x) Mainboard

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable

Standard Cable for

This chapter provides you with the information about

Quick Components Guide

JPWR2, p.2-8 CPUFAN, p.2-13

JCOM1, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 DDR3, p.2-6

PCIE, p.2-20 JBAT1, p.2-18

PCI, p.2-22 JFP1, p.2-14

JAUD1, p.2-15 JUSB1~4, p.2-15

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

CPU & Cooler Installation

72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

Installing Memory Modules

ATX 4-pin Power Connector: JPWR2

USB Port LAN

Mouse/Keyboard DVI-D Port HDMI Port E-SATA Port USB Port

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On(Steady state) LAN link is established.

Right Green Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.

* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~5

* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN

CD-In Connector: JCD1

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1

* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional)

Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3/ JUSB4

* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

USB 2.0 Bracket (optional)

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

Serial Port Connector: JCOM1

Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1

JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data

Default Increase 10% Increase 15% Increase 20%

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Express x1 Slot

Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology

Click this icon.

1. Select the Advanced View from the view drop menu.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

32-bit PCI Slot

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4

LED Status Indicators

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