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... contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners. ￭ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ￭ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ￭ ATI...
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... help resources for further guidance.
◙ Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and
other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download
◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com
Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this equipment...
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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-7758
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
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Preface Installing Winki 2-16 UTILITIES 2-17 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-19 SECURITY 2-20
Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-3 Hardware Default Setting A-5
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Getting Started
Packing Contents
Mainboard
Driver / Utility DVD
User Guide
Back IO Shield
SATA Cable
Optional Accessories
USB 2.0 Bracket
USB 3.0 Bracket
eSATA Power Cable
eSATA Bracket
M-Connector
USB3 to USB2 Connector
SATA Power Cable
CrossFire Cable
* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
* The packing contents may vary according to the model you ...
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... 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. Loose connections may cause the...
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...-7758
CPU & Cooler Installation
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the mainboard.
1. Unhook and lift the loading lever to the fully open position.
2. The loading plate...
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...
Hook
11. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
Important
• Do not touch the CPU socket pins. • Confirm that the CPU cooler has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system. • Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket...
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...ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate.
Getting Started
Mounting Screw Holes
When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for a mainboard on the mounting plate in your computer...please refer to the manual that came with the computer case.
Important
• Install the mainboard on a ...
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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
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...
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... 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 seat and an audible click should be heard.
3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the...
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...PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot
The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
32-bit PCI Slot
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable...
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... the expansion slot(s) used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place.
4. If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.
5. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings.
1-19
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... been installed, only the display ports on the graphics card installed in the first PCIe x16 slot will work. All displays should be connected to this graphics card.
CrossFireTM Video Link cable
Important
• Please ensure that all graphics cards used in CrossFire™ mode are of the same brand and specifications. For best compatibility with the mainboard, MSI graphics cards are...
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... 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...
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...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...
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...) it. 2. Executing Winki stored in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing to
choose boot device during POST.
▶ Live Update This tool can detect and update your BIOS online so that you won't need to spend time searching manually.
Important
HDD Backup and Live Update request Winki, please install the "Winki" software application from MSI Driver Disc in Windows first. And then you can...
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...Live Update button installed).
on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Winki must be
2. Setup the connection by click the setting button
if necessary.
3. Click the next button
.
4. Live Update will automatically detect the version of BIOS and download the appropriate file.
Chapter 2
5. Click the confirm button
to update the BIOS.
Important
Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash...
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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...