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User Guide - Page 2
... Windows&#...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...
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... 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-7660
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
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Preface
MS-7660 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 B-1 RAID Configuration B-2
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MSI Driver/Utility DVD
SATA Cable
Chapter 1
Power Cable
USB Bracket (Optional)
User's Guide
Back IO Shield * 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 numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address...
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... 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.
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... are shown as below.
The side has to toward the rear, the position for the I/O shield of the chassis.
Chapter 2
Green Power
RESET
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.
Important
• To prevent...
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... 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/index. php?func=cpuform2
Important
Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU...
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... 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 the socket. Make sure to...
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... 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...
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...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...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 ...
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... 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 automatically 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.
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1...
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...is in power off ...install the DDR3 1333 and up memory and equip better heat sink/ cooler with OC Genie function.
• We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range and the damages or risks caused by the OC Genie overclocking behavior.
• You can disable the OC Genie function in BIOS setup.... And we suggest you to save the OC Genie configuration to overclocking profile in BIOS...
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Hardware Setup
Slots
PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot
The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card.
PCIE x1 Slot
PCIE x16 Slot
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card...
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...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 processors support...
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... exit the BIOS setup.
Set "Adjust CPU-NB Ratio" and "HT Link Speed" to [x8].
System restart. Fail
Success
You will see the "X4" (quad core) or "X2" (dual core for Sempron series only) during POST.
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 Processor AMD Sempron(tm) II X2 Processor
Clear CMOS data.
The CPU does not support CPU core unlock...
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...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...
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.... 1. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati-
cally appear. 2. Click Driver tab. 3. Click Audio button.
Click here
4. Select Realtek HD Audio Drivers to start installing the drivers. 5. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install drivers. 7. Click Finish to restart the system.
Important...
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly.
It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
Software panel...
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... 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...
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Appendix B
MS-7660
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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