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User Guide - Page 2
... Corporation. ￭ Windows® is registered ...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/service/download/
◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi...
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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-7640
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
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Preface
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 B-1 RAID Configuration B-2
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... S/PDIF-Out port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port - 8 USB 2.0 ports - 2 USB 3.0 ports - 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports ■ On-Board - 2 USB 2.0 connectors - 1 Serial port connector - 1 Chassis Intrusion connector - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector - 1 Front Panel Audio connector - 1 TPM Module connector Slots ■ 2 PCIe x16 slots - If two graphics cards are installed in both PCIe x16 slots, these...
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Chapter 1
Packing Contents
MS-7640
Mainboard
Driver / Utility DVD
User Guide
Back IO Shield
SATA Cable
Optional Accessories
USB 2.0 Bracket
M-Connector
S/PDIF Out Bracket
eSATA Bracket
CrossFire Cable
SLI Cable
eSATA Power Cable
SATA Power Cable
* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased....
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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
MS-7640
Screw Holes
When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. ... 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
• To...
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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...
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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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... 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
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...
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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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... CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
• CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 support fan control. You can install Control Center utility that will automatically control the fans speed according to the actual temperature.
• Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2.
Front Panel Audio...
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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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..., the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format: E7640AMS.xxx 050511 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS type as E = EFI 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...
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... time). The time format is .
▶ SATA Port1~6
Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the information of installed SATA device.
Important
SATA Port1~6 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connectors on the mainboard.
▶ System Information This area shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).
3-5
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... of the chipset. You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods.
▶ USB Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu.
▶ USB Devices: This item shows the type of installed USB device. ▶ USB Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Set to...
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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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... 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...
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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\SB9xx\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-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. 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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