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...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 ...are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Revision History
Revision V4.0 V4.1
Revision History First release Upgrade to G3
Date 2011/07 2011/09
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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-7676
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
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... Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Mounting Screw Holes 1-14 Power Supply 1-15 Memory 1-16 Expansion Slots 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Internal Connectors 1-22 Jumper 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Entering 2-2 Overview 2-2 Boot device priority bar 2-3 Operation 2-4 SETTINGS 2-5 OC 2-10 ECO 2-15 BROWSER 2-16 Installing Winki...
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Preface Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-18 SECURITY 2-19
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 Intel RAID B-1 Introduction B-2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM B-3 Installing Driver B-10 Degraded RAID Array B-12 System Acceleration (optional B-14 RST Synchronization ...
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Getting Started
Packing Contents
Mainboard
Drivers & Utilities Disc
User Guide
Backplate
SATA Cable
Optional Accessories
USB 2.0 Bracket
USB 3.0 Bracket
S/PDIF Out Bracket
SATA Power Cable
CrossFire Cable
M-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 ...
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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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... connect a monitor, please refer to the monitor's manual for more information.
Important
The HDMI, VGA and DVI-D display ports are designed to be used by the Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP). If the processor installed does not provide integrated graphics, these display ports will not function. ▶ Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the...
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...-7676
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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... 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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.... For best compatibility with the mainboard, MSI graphics cards are recommended.
• Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphics cards to ensure stable operation.
• Only Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows™ XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows™ Vista, & Windows™ 7 will support CrossFireX™ mode.
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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 CrossFireX™ 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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... 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 access these two utilities by clicking their respective buttons. ▶ M-Flash
▶ BIOS Boot Function This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB drive (FAT/ 32...
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...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.
5. Click the confirm button
to update the BIOS.
Important
Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash. Incorrect BIOS...
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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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.../ DVD/ USB drive.
Important
Please follow the instruction below to make an "Intel® 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 \\Storage\Intel\PCH\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted
floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for Intel® RAID Controller is done...
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... B
MS-7676 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 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 Intel RAID Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System
icon...
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...BIOS steup. 2. Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS. 3. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Please refer to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Install Windows operating system. 5. Powered off. 6. Connect the SSD. 7. Reboot the system to Windows. 8. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
9. Click the "STORAGE" on the Setup screen.
Click here
10. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to install...