FM2-A85XA-G65 series MS-7793 (v1.
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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-7793 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the FM2-A85XA-G65 Series (MS-7793 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on AMD® A85X chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM2 processor, the FM2-A85XA-G65 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started Packing Contents Mainboard Driver / Utility DVD User Guide Back IO Shield CrossFire Cable SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket SATA Power Cable V-Check Cable M-Connector USB3 to USB2 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 or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.
MS-7793 Assembly Precautions Important A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly. 1-3 Chapter 1 ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■ Ensure that all components are securely connected.
Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ■ AMD® A10/A8/A6/A4-series processors for the FM2 socket Chipset ■ AMD® A85X chipset Memory Support ■ 4x DDR3 DIMMs support for DDR3-1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz up to 32GB max ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode LAN ■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® 8111E Audio ■ Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek® ALC892 ■ 8-channel audio with jack sensing ■ Compliant with Azalia 1.
MS-7793 - 2x USB 3.0 ports - 6x audio ports **This mainboard supports dual-display function by two onboard graphics output ports (HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI-D, VGA+DVI-D, VGA+DisplayPort & DVI-D+DisplayPort). **This mainboard also supports triple-display function by three onboard graphics output ports (HDMI+VGA+DVI-D & DisplayPort+VGA+DIV-D). **Please note that, the HDMI port and DisplayPort can not be used simultaneously. Chapter 1 ■ On-Board - 3x USB 2.0 connector - 1x USB 3.
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide DIMM1 SYSFAN2 JPWR2 SYSFAN3 DIMM2 APU DIMM3 DIMM4 CPUFAN OC1 POWER1 RESET1 JTURBO1 Back Panel FV1 JPWR1 PCI_E1 SATA2 SATA7_8 PCI_E2 JCI1 SATA5_6 PCI_E3 SATA3_4 PCI_E4 SATA1 PCI_E5 JUSB4 SYSFAN1 PCI1 JBAT1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS1 JAUD1 JFP1 SYSFAN4 JFP2 JTPM1 JUSB1 JDLED3 JUSB2 JUSB3 1-6
MS-7793 Connectors Reference Guide Port Type Page Back Panel I/O Ports 1-8 APU FM2 APU Socket 1-10 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS Button 1-33 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors 1-22 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-15 FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector 1-29 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-26 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-30 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-27 JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector 1-28 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-23 JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector 1-14 JPWR2
Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide Mouse/ Keyboard LAN VGA Port Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.0 Port Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port DVI-D Port DisplayPort Mic SS-Out HDMI Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard A combination PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On(Steady) LAN link is established.
MS-7793 ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. ▶ HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. ▶ DisplayPort Connector DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard.
Getting Started APU (Accelerated Processing Units) Introduction to FM2 APU The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Gold arrow Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the APU and mainboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the APU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the APU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
MS-7793 APU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the APU, make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the APU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your APU & mainboard. 2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture.
Getting Started 5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 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 APU Fan cable to the APU fan connector on the mainboard.
MS-7793 Mounting Screw Holes The I/O ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate. Important • Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris. • To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
Getting Started Power Supply JPWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the mainboard’s power connector. d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.+ +5 V d 2 2. +5 s un d 2 . e o n d 1 2 .R Gr ou n # 0 2 9. Gr rou ON d - n 1 8. 1 7.G PS ou 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.
MS-7793 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 Chapter 1 DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance.
Getting Started Installing Memory Modules 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clips to the side. Vertically insert the memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot. 2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated and an audible click should be heard. 3.
MS-7793 Expansion Slot This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCIe Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. Chapter 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCI Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Getting Started Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this mainboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mainboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 1. Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use.
MS-7793 AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology 1. Install two AMD Radeon™ HD graphics cards into the PCI_E2 & PCI_E5 expansion slots. 2. With the two cards installed, two CrossFire™ cable are required to connect the graphics cards. Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). Please note that although two graphics cards have been installed, only the display ports on the graphics card installed in the first PCIe x16 slot will work.
Getting Started 3. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video card package. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with your video card. 4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and choose the “Catalyst Control Center”. 5. The CrossFire™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to operate.
MS-7793 Internal Connectors SATA1~8: SATA Connector This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Chapter 1 SATA8 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA7 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. Important • Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply.
Getting Started CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the mainboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.
MS-7793 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the mConnectors and then plug the mConnectors into the mainboard. ake r zer 4 .+ 8 . 6 .+ Buz Chapter 1 Spe 2 .D D in E LE P rL d o e n .N w e d 7 .
Getting Started JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connector This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others. 115V d C un + .N o 1 0 r B 1 .G S B1 8 .U S 6 .U C 4 VC . 2 in P nd o u + .N ro 0 9 .G B 07 .US B S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 * The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. USB 2.
MS-7793 JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). Chapter 1 115V N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .N w 3 R _ _ 0 o B _ 2 .P S B3 nd X _C T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U Gr B3 _T 1 6. S B3 nd 1 .U S u .0 + o 5 1 4.U r B2 .0 1 3.G S B2 1 2.U S 1 1.U 1 N D _ DP N r X _ D e R X _ P w _ o B3 _R _C _D .P S 3 d X C 1 .U SB un T _ 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 0 5 US rou 2. 0 + . 6 G B 2.
Getting Started JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. ct te e D e n o n h io P ct d e a e in et .H P D 0 o 1 .N IC d 8 M n . C 6 .N ou 4 Gr . 2 io n L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 .S ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M IC 3 .M 1 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
MS-7793 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. Chapter 1 d n u RU ro T .G IN 2 .
Getting Started JDLED3: Voice Genie Connector This connector is used to link to the voice control module (optional). Please refer to its user guide for more details and usages. in p d n d u rve ro se d in p .G e n l in u p 3 1 1.R ro tro l pin 1 .G on tro l 9 .C on tro 7 .C n B o 5 .C S 3 .5V 1 in p n l i o p tr l n n o o ntr n pi .C o Pi ol 4 in 1 2.C o tr p 1 .N on 3 l pin 0 1 .C CC tro l 8 .V n ro t 6 .Co n 4 .
MS-7793 FV1: Voltage Checkpoints Connector These voltage checkpoint are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. To check the voltage, please use the included voltage checkpoint cables included in the mainboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector. Chapter 1 7 GND CPU_GND DRAM CPU_PLL CPU_1.
Getting Started Jumper JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the mainboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM. 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
MS-7793 Buttons The mainboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons. This button is used to automatically overclock the system. Press this button once while the system is off to enable OC Genie. The button will lock remain depressed until it is pushed again to disable OC Genie.
Getting Started POWER1: Power Button This button is use to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system. RESET1: Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.
MS-7793 CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the mainboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, press the button to clear the data. Chapter 1 Important Make sure that you power off the system before clearing the CMOS data.
Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your mainboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide. You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS II is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
BIOS Setup Entering Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, please key to enter CLICK BIOS II: Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter CLICK BIOS II, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button.
MS-7793 Boot device priority bar This bar shows the priority of the boot devices. The lighted icons indicate that the devices are available. High priority Low priority Click and draw the icon to left or right to specify the boot priority.
BIOS Setup Operation CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.
MS-7793 SETTINGS Chapter 2 System Status ▶ System Date This allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . 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. ▶ System Time This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time).
BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCI Latency Timer 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. ▶ ACPI Settings Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
MS-7793 ▶ HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller. ▶ HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You can enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu.
BIOS Setup ▶ Restore after AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settings are: [Power Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state. [Power 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 to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7793 Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit This item is used to abandon all changes and exit setup. ▶ Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes This item is used to save changes. ▶ Restore Defaults This item is used to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor. == Boot Override == The installed storage devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device.
BIOS Setup OC Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU FSB Frequency Allows you to set the CPU FSB frequency (in MHz).
MS-7793 ▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU-NB frequency. Read-only. ▶ OC Genie Function Control Allows you to select the way to control the OC Genie operation. ▶ OC Genie This item is used to enable/disable the OC Genie operation. ▶ AMD Turbo Core Technology This technology automatically increases the frequency of active CPU cores to improve performance. ▶ Adjust Max Turbo Core Ratio This item allows you to adjust the max turbo core ratio.
BIOS Setup ▶ tCL Controls CAS latency which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) of starting a read command after receiving data. ▶ tRCD Determines the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. ▶ tRP Controls number of cycles for RAS (row address strobe) to be allowed to pre-charge. If insufficient time is allowed for RAS to accumulate before DRAM refresh, the DRAM may fail to retain data.
MS-7793 ▶ CPU Core OCP Expander This item is used to expand the limitation of CPU core OCP (Over Current Protection). The higher expanding value indicates less CPU protection. So please adjust the CPU core voltage carefully if needed. ▶ CPU NB Core OCP Expander This item is used to expand the limitation of CPU-NB OCP (Over Current Protection). The higher expanding value indicates less CPU-NB protection. So please adjust the CPU-NB voltage carefully if needed.
BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the key features of your CPU. The information will vary by model and is read-only. You can also access this information at any time by pressing [F4]. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu.
MS-7793 ECO Chapter 2 Important Once you click the “ECO” button in the pre-set area, some items in ECO menu will be fixed and un-adjustable. ▶ EuP 2013 Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is off or in standby mode. Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions. ▶ CPU Phase Control This item allows you to enable (Auto)/ disable (disabled) the CPU power phase switch feature to reach the best power saving.
BIOS Setup BROWSER Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to access the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Click OTHERS button. 5.
MS-7793 UTILITIES Chapter 2 ▶ HDD Backup Hard disk storage backups and restoring is one of the most common and important tasks. Use this utility to create an image of your HDD partitions and re-load them when necessary. Important The HDD Backup can’t back up (/restore) image to (/from) a partition where itself was installed, so it’s strongly recommended to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for OS; 2nd for data). For HDD with single partition only, the requirements for HDD Backup are: 1.
BIOS Setup ▶ M-Flash ▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32 format only). ▶ 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.
MS-7793 Updating the BIOS with Live Update This section tells you how to update the BIOS by using the Live Update utility before entering Operating System. Live Update will update the BIOS automatically when connecting to the Internet. To update the BIOS with the Live Update utility: 1. Click Live Update button installed). on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Winki must be Chapter 2 2. Setup the connection by click the setting button 3. Click the next button if necessary. . 4.
BIOS Setup SECURITY ▶ Administrator Password Set the administrative password that will be required to enter the BIOS. ▶ User Password Set the user password that will be required to enter the operating system. Important When selecting the Administrative / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press . The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.
Realtek Audio 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. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
MS-7793 ■ 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.
Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B AMD RAID The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. The SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity) (optional). RAID 0 greatly 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.
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 Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility. The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear.
MS-7793 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
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. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. 2.
MS-7793 ■ 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. 3. 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. Appendix B 4.
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. 7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC key to the main screen. 8.
MS-7793 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. B-7 Appendix B 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”. Note: for Windows 7, 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.
MS-7793 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.
Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with IDE or AHCI mode.
Install Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode You will fail and encounter a blue screen while installing Windows XP, because it is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode. If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please change the BIOS item as below. 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS. 2. Go to SETTINGS → Integrated Peripherals → SATA Mode. 3. Set this item to IDE mode. 4. Go to SETTINGS → Save & Exit → Save changes and reboot.
MS-7793 Installing Windows XP with AHCI Mode If you prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system with AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drivers for Windows XP in advanced. Creating an AHCI Driver Disc Please follow the instruction below to make an “ AHCI Driver” for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents from \\ChipSet\AMD\Package\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\ SB9xx\AHCI\XP to a formatted floppy diskette. 4.
