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... 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-7623
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
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Preface
MS-7623 Appendix A VIA HD Audio A-1
Installing the VIA Audio Driver A-2 Software Introduction A-4 Display Mode A-5 Panel Detail A-6 Hardware Default Setting A-18 Appendix B AMD RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2
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Packing Checklist
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MSI mainboard
MSI Driver/Utility DVD
SATA Cable (optional)
Chapter 1
Power Cable (optional)
USB Bracket (optional)
Standard Cable for IDE Devices (optional)
Back IO Shield
User's Guide
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
1-5
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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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Chapter 2
SOCKET AM3
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Screw Holes
When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct ...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.
Important
•...
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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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... 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.
Important
• Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for Socket AM3 CPUs only...
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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
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 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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...Connector: IDE1
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
* 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 separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-12
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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 Overclocking 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
Chassis...
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... 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 supply 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...
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... 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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... 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 VIA Audio Drivers button. 3. Click Next to install the VIA Audio Driver.
Click here
Important
The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update...
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4. Click Next and follow the Install Wizard to install the VIA audio driver.
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Appendix A
Click here 5. After the installation is completed, click Finish to restart the system.
Select this option
Click here 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...
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Realtek Audio
Software Introduction
HD Audio Deck: Adeck
Audio Deck (Adeck) is a Windows based program which co-works with the VIA HD Audio driver and the VIA HD Audio chip. With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound environments. The main features of Adeck include:
- Supports various sound enhancement settings ...
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...Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB7xx\RAID\
x86 (for 32bit) or x64(for 64bit) • 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...
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Appendix B
MS-7623
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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