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MS-7640 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.
Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MS-7640 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... .e u DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt em an ua ls Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden.
Preface 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 equipos 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
MS-7640 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: ČESKY Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje... an ua ls .e u Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13.
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MS-7640 Appendix A Realtek Audio �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver �����������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Software Configuration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-3 Hardware Default Setting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-5 Appendix B AMD RAID ����������������������������������������
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.e u ua ls Chapter 1 em an Getting Started w w w .d ev ic Thank you for choosing the 990FXA-GD80 Series (MS7640 v2.X) ATX mainboard. The 990FXA-GD80 Series mainboards are based on AMD® 990FX & SB950 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® 64 bits PhenomTM II X6/ X4/ X3/ X2, AthlonTM II X4/ X3/ X2 and SempronTM processor, the 990FXA-GD80 Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® PhenomTM II X6/ X4/ X3/ X2, AthlonTM II X4/ X3/ X2 and SempronTM processor in the AM3+ package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpusupport/) HyperTransport ■ HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s Chipset ■ North Bridge: AMD® 990FX chipset ■ South Bridge: AMD® SB950 chipset Memory Support ua ls .
MS-7640 Connectors em an ua ls .e u Chapter 1 ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 Clear CMOS button - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 2 USB 3.0 ports - 2 eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo ports - 1 LAN port - 1 IEEE 1394 port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 2 USB 2.
Getting Started SYSFAN1 CPUFAN Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom:keyboard Clear CMOS JPWR2 Top: Coaxial S/PDIF Buttom: Optical S/PDIF Top:1394 Middle: USB 2.0 port Bottom: E-SATA Combo port SOCKET AM3 Top: USB 2.0 port Buttom: E-SATA Combo port DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 ua ls USB 3.0 ports JPWR1 .e u Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB 2.0 ports AMD 990FX em PCI_E2 ev ic JCI1 PCI_E3 .
MS-7640 Packing Contents User Guide ua ls .e u SATA Cable Back IO Shield ev ic em an Optional Accessories USB 3.0 Bracket SLI Cable SATA Power Cable w w w .d M-Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories, please visit http://www.msi.com/ index.php to inquire the part numbers or consult the dealer.
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.e u ua ls Chapter 2 em an Hardware Setup w w w .d ev ic This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, 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 components.
Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide JPWR2, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-4 DDR3, p.2-7 SYSFAN1, p.2-13 SOCKET AM3 an ua ls Back Panel, p.2-10 .e u CPUFAN, p.2-13 w JUSB3, p.2-16 w SYSFAN4, p.2-13 JTPM1, p.2-17 w JAUD1, p.2-13 .d PCI, p.2-20 PCIE, p.2-20 SATA1~6, p.2-12 ev ic JCI1, p.2-12 PCIE, p.2-20 SYSFAN3, p.2-13 SYSFAN2, p.2-13 em PCIE, p.2-20 JPWR1, p.2-9 JUSB1/2, p.2-15 JSP1, p.2-14 J1394_1, p.2-16 POWER1, p.2-19 JCOM1, p.2-17 RESET1, p.2-19 TURBO1, p.2-19 2-2 JFP1, JFP2, p.
MS-7640 Screw Holes When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below. Chapter 2 w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .e u SOCKET AM3 The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis. Screw holes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs.
Hardware Setup 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/service/cpu-support/ 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.
MS-7640 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 ev ic em an ua ls .e u 2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
Hardware Setup 6. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. 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. w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .e u 5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first.
MS-7640 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin .e u 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.
Hardware Setup 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. an ua ls .e u 3.
MS-7640 Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 em an ua ls d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.+ +5 V d 2 2. 5 s n d 2 1.+ Re ou un d 2 0. Gr ro un # 2 9. G o N d 1 8. Gr -O un 1 7. PS o 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.- +3 1 3. 1 .e u V .3 3 V .+ 2 V 2 1 2 1 .+ +1 B OK 11 0. S R d 1 .5V W un d 9 .P ro 8 .G 5V un 7 .+ ro nd 6 .G 5V u 5 + o V r . 4 .G 3.3 3V . 3 + . 3 2 .+ 1 ev ic ATX 8-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 w V 2 1 V .+ 2 V 8 .+1 2 V 7 .+1 12 6 .+ 5 w w d n u d ro un nd .G ro u d 4 .G ro un 3 .
Hardware Setup Back Panel LAN Coaxial S/PDIF-Out 1394 Port Mouse USB 2.0 Port Line-In RS-Out Clear CMOS Button Keyboard Line-Out CS-Out Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Port eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port USB 3.0 Port Mic SS-Out ua ls .e u ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. em an ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data.
MS-7640 ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). Important ▶ eSATA/ USB 2.0 Combo Port The eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive or USB 2.0 device. Color LED State Condition Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On(Steady state) LAN link is established. 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Hardware Setup Connectors Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 an ua ls .e u This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. ev ic em * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. SATA1_2 .d SATA3_4 SATA1~6 (6Gb/s) supported by SB950 w w Important w SATA5_6 Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
MS-7640 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 connected 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. Chapter 2 d o n u /N ro 2V or .G 1 ns 1 + e . 2 .
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. P o w e r in P o 8. + . .N 6 0 . 4 + . 2 e ch w it o w 1 S P Spe ake r E D Buz zer .+ 8 . 6 + . 4 . 2 L an S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 ua ls .e u JFP2 D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .Po sp n 5 Su rou . 3 .G 1 ch it w d e tS rv e D s E se e L e R D .R D 9 .+ H 7 .5 . 3 .
MS-7640 Front USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 .e u ua ls an em ev ic .d * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. w Important w w USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) • Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. • For iPad, JUSB1 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state. • Please note that connecting one device once for stable charging is recommended.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB3 USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). 115V 1 N C D P C _ in V 4 _D DN P _ X 4 _ P o B _R X C D _ _ .N S 3 R 4 C 0 U B _ 2 .F S B3 nd X 4_ T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U r B3 _T 1 6.G S B3 nd 1 .U S u o 5 1 4.U r D1 + 1 3.G B D1 1 2.S B 1 1.S 1 .e u 2 N C D C _ P V 3 D DN _ X 3_ _ P B R X C D S _ R _ _ U B3 _ 3 C .F S 3 d X _ 1 .U SB un T 3 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 5 US rou 0. 6 .
MS-7640 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. TPM module is optional Chapter 2 .e u 115V ua ls 3 in p 2 ta in a p 1 d ta pin 0 n e s & da ta pi m s & da ta a ra re s F d s & d C ad dre ss & P re s .L C d d s 3 P a d re 1 1.L C a dd et 1 .LP C a es k 9 P C R loc L . 7 .LP C C 5 .LP C 3 .LP 1 d n u d r ro un n r e .G ro Pi we Q r ow 4 1 2.
Hardware Setup 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 automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. 1 1 JBAT1 1 Keep Data Clear Data .e u Important w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.
MS-7640 Buttons This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of following buttons. ua ls .e u This button is used to auto-overclock for the system. Press this button to enable the OC Genie function when the system is in power off state, meanwhile, the button will light and lock. And then the system will automatically detect the optimum values to overclock after booting the system.
Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCIE x16 Slot ua ls .e u PCIE x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot w Important 32-bit PCI Slot .d ev ic em an The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. w w When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
MS-7640 LED Status Indicators NB Phase LEDs w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .
Hardware Setup NB Phase LED These LEDs indicate the current North Bridge power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Lights Off North Bridge is in 1 phase power mode. North Bridge is in 2 phase power mode. CPU Phase LED panel Off CPU is in 1 phase power mode. CPU is in 2 phase power mode. CPU is in 3 phase power mode. CPU is in 4 phase power mode. CPU is in 5 phase power mode. CPU is in 6 phase power mode. CPU is in 7 phase power mode. CPU is in 8 phase power mode.
MS-7640 Debug LED Panel Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug LED message. D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS. 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable “wCMOSFlags”.
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.e u ua ls Chapter 3 em an BIOS Setup w w w .d ev ic This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum 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 customized features.
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 key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu 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 restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Important .
MS-7640 Control Keyboard Mouse Description Select Item <↑><↓> <←><→> Move the cursor Chapter 3 Select Screen Select Icon/ Field Click/ Doubleclick the left button Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the previous from a submenu .
BIOS Setup em an ua ls .e u The Menu Bar ev ic ▶ Main Menu Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. .d ▶ Advanced Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features, integrated peripherals, power management and PC health status. w w ▶ Overclocking Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. w ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
MS-7640 Main Menu em an ua ls .e u Chapter 3 w w w .d ev ic ▶ System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Readonly. [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.
BIOS Setup em an ua ls .e u Advanced w .d ev ic ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. w w ▶ 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. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7640 ▶ Integrated Peripherals Press to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 .e u ▶ Onboard Lan Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller. ua ls ▶ LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN. an ▶ Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. em ▶ SATA Mode This item is used to specify a mode for SATA port.
BIOS Setup ▶ USB Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. ▶ Onboard USB 3.0 Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard USB 3.0 controller.
MS-7640 ▶ Hardware Monitor Press to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 ua ls .e u ▶ CPU Smart Fan Target The Smart Fan function controls 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. an ▶ SYS Fan 1~4 Control These items allow users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1~4.
BIOS Setup ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ 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. .e u ▶ Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.
MS-7640 Overclocking ev ic em an ua ls .e u Chapter 3 w .d ▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. w w ▶ CPU Base Frequency This item is used to adjust the CPU base frequency (in MHz). ▶ Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCI-E frequency (in MHz). ▶ OC Genie Button Operation This field is used to enable/ disable OC Genie function.
BIOS Setup • 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 overclocked processor to lock up. ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio).
MS-7640 1/ 3 times with the same overclocked configuration. If overclocking has failed every time, the system will restore the defaults. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the information of installed CPU. .e u Chapter 3 an ev ic em ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. ua ls ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only. .
BIOS Setup ▶ HT Link Control Press to enter the sub-menu. w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .e u ▶ 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.
MS-7640 M-Flash em an ua ls .e u Chapter 3 ev ic ▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32 format only). w w .d ▶ Select one file to Boot When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive. And the system will boot from selected BIOS file.
BIOS Setup em an ua ls .e u Security ev ic ▶ Administrator Password This item is used to set the administrator password. When a administrator password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter BIOS Setup. w Important w w .d ▶ User Password This item is used to set the user password. When a user password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter the operating system.
MS-7640 ▶ Make U-Key at When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you to specify the USB drive. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. .e u ua ls an em ev ic .d w w w 3-17 Chapter 3 ▶ Chassis Intrusion This item 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 message, set the field to [Reset].
BIOS Setup em an ua ls .e u Green Power .d ev ic ▶ EUP 2013 This item is designed for Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy Related Products (ErP). To reduce Power Consumption when system off or standby mode. Note: When “Enabled” EuP 2013 setting, system don’t support RTC wake up event function. w w w ▶ CPU Phase Control This item allows you to select the CPU power phase mode to reach the best power saving function.
MS-7640 Boot em an ua ls .e u Chapter 3 w .d ev ic ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. w == Boot Option Priorities == w ▶ 1st~9th Boot You can select the boot priorities in these Boot Option items.
em an ua ls .e u Save & Exit ev ic ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup. .d ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Use this item to save changes and reset the system. w w ▶ Save Changes Use this item to save changes. w ▶ Discard Changes Use this item to abandon all changes. ▶ Restore Defaults Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor.
.e u ua ls Appendix A em an Realtek Audio w w w .d ev ic The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
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 systems. Installation for Windows® For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.
MS-7640 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. Appendix A double click the icon ua ls .e u It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview an The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
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. ■ Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
MS-7640 Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting. ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speakers diagram Appendix A nt w w .d ev ic Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Rea r w ■ em an ua ls .
Realtek Audio ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Fro nt ter &S ubw Rea oof r er em Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram w w w .d ev ic ■ an ua ls .
.e u ua ls Appendix B em an AMD RAID w w w .d ev ic The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. SB950 SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity). RAID 0 greatly improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently striping data across multiple drives.
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 to enter RAID Option ROM utility. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility... Important .e u Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility. w w w .
MS-7640 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter. w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .
AMD RAID LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, 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. ev ic em an ua ls .e u 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. w w w .d 2.
MS-7640 ■ 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. .e u ua ls an em ev ic w w w .d 4. A message will show, press [Ctrl + Y] to input a LD name as your desire or press any key to save default LD name. 5. Another message will show, press [Ctrl-Y] if you are sure to erase the MBR data of the disk. Or press any key to ignore this option. B-5 Appendix B 3.
AMD RAID 6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array 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 remaining capacity of the selected hard drives. w .d ev ic em an ua ls .e u 7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC key to the main screen. w w 8.
MS-7640 Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID) 1. Press “3” on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu. 2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID set. em an ua ls .e u Appendix B w w w .d ev ic 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.
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 Windows 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”.
MS-7640 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. w w w .d ev ic em an ua ls .e u 4. The driver will be automatically installed. B-9 Appendix B 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver.
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