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...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download
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Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting...
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... OC 2-11 ECO 2-18 BROWSER 2-19 Installing Winki 2-19 UTILITIES 2-20 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-22 SECURITY 2-23
Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Software Configuration A-2 Hardware Default Setting A-4
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...
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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.
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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 CrossFire™ 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 CrossFire™ setting...
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... note that although two graphics cards have 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.
SLI Video Link Cable
3. Boot up the 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...
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Chapter 1
MS-7751 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 "NVIDIA Control Panel".
5. Enter the NVIDIA Control Panel. Choose the "Maximize 3D Performance" setting to enable SLI mode. The configuration screen is shown below. Depending on your...
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... security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Total Installer
Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of finding necessary drivers. Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer. 1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear if autorun is enabled in...
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... and special processor functionality
[d-Mode]
Uncompromised 3D performance from the discrete GPU
▶ Initiate Graphic Adapter
Choose which adapter you wish to make the primary option
[PEG]
PCI-Express Graphics Device
[IGD]
Integrated Graphics Display
▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory
The system shares memory to the integrated graphics. This setting controls the exact...
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BIOS Setup
▶ tRP Controls number of cycles for RAS (row address strobe) to be allowed to pre-charge. If insufficient time is allowed for RAS to accumulate before DRAM refresh, the DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.
▶ tRAS Determines the time RAS...
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... 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. The setup screen will automatically
appear...
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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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...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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... 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 panel overview
The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Device Selection
Application Enhancement
Volume Adjustment A-2
Jack status panel
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... the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on the Setup screen. • Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\PCH 7\f6flpy-x86 or f6flpy-x64 to a formatted
floppy diskette. • The driver diskette for Intel® RAID Controller is done.
4. For Windows 7: During the Operating system installation, after selecting the location to install Windows 7 click on "Load Driver...
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... B
MS-7751 ■ 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.
Click here
9. Click the "STORAGE" on the Setup screen.
10. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to install...
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Appendix C
Install Windows XP
Notes
This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with IDE or AHCI mode.
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... encounter a blue screen while installing Windows XP, because it is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode. If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please change the BIOS item as below. 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS. 2. Go to SETTINGS → Integrated Peripherals → SATA Mode.
3. Set this item to IDE mode...
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....msi.com/files/downloads/dvr_exe/intel7x_rst_floppy_mb.zip
Installing the Windows XP Operating System:
Please follow the below steps: 1. Access BIOS, set SATA Mode to AHCI mode, save, exit and reboot. 2. Ensure the USB Floppy Disk Drive is connected to the computer. 3. Install Windows XP. When Windows Setup screen appears a message "Press F6 if
you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...