FM2-A85XMA-P33

FM2-A75MA-P33
FM2-A55M-P33
series
MS-7721 (v3.x) Mainboard

 G52-77211X9
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-
TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is
given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve-
ment 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® is registered trademark of AMD Corporation.
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￭ Intel® is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
￭ Windows® is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
￭ AMI® is registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
￭ Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
￭ Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
￭ Realtek® is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
￭ JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation.
￭ Netware® is registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
￭ Lucid® is trademark of LucidLogix Technologies, Ltd.
￭ VIA® is registered trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.
￭ ASMedia® is registered trademark of ASMedia Technology Inc.
￭ iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V3.0 First release 2012/12

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Technical 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 technical guide, BIOS

updates, driver updates, and other information:

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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 away from humidity.
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.
￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical
shock.
￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s
Manual.
◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60oC (140oF),
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures
listed below.
◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◯ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void 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-7721

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is
in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant
provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and
its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public
to electromagnetic fields (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE
Directive.

Taiwan Wireless Statements

無線設備警告聲明
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾。
警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在
這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

クラス B 情報技術装置
この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ
スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して
使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい
取り扱いをしてください。

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음


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Battery Information
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.
廢電池請回收

California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires
special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regula-
tion (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI
provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must re-
mind you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electron-

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ic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005,
products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as mu-
nicipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment
will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will com-
ply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products
that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elek-
tro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI
hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in
die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus
zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt aus-
schliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement élec-
triques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les
produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou
tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de
récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par con-
séquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.

РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi-
pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos
clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en
los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos,
están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.
MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en
la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos
en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una
empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische
en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kun-
nen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI
dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op
lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj
sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-
rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju
pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda
kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proiz-
vode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przy-
pomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry-
cznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być trak-
towane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni
wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wy-
cofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach
zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC
Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli
ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI

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ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se
tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je-
jich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve
az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek-
tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos
és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az
ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavé-
telére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapc-
solatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek
esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre
viheti.

ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici
ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come
rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto
alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti
marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro
ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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▍ Contents
Copyright Notice�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Trademarks���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Revision History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Technical Support�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Safety Instructions�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement����������������������������������������� iv
CE Conformity����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv
Radiation Exposure Statement����������������������������������������������������������������������� v
European Community Compliance Statement����������������������������������������������� v
Taiwan Wireless Statements�������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Japan VCCI Class B Statement��������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Korea Warning Statements���������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Battery Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� vi
Chemical Substances Information����������������������������������������������������������������� vi
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement�������������������vii
Chapter 1 Getting Started���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1
Packing Contents������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
Optional Accessories������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
Assembly Precautions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-3
Mainboard Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-4
Connectors Quick Guide�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-6
Back Panel Quick Guide�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-8
APU (Accelerated Processing Units)����������������������������������������������������������������� 1-10
Mounting Screw Holes��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-13
Power Supply����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-14
Memory�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-15
Expansion Slots������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-17
Video/ Graphics Cards��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-18
Internal Connectors�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-19
Jumper��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-25
Drivers and Utilities�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-27
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-1
Entering���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
Overview�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
Boot device priority bar���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3
Operation������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-4


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SETTINGS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-5
OC���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-10
ECO������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-15
BROWSER��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-16
Installing Winki��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-16
UTILITIES���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-17

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Updating the BIOS with Live Update������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-19
SECURITY��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-20
Appendix A Realtek Audio�������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1
Software Configuration�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2
Appendix B AMD RAID������������������������������������������������������������������������������ B-1
RAID Configuration����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-2
Installing Driver����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-8
Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-10
Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes������������������������������������������������������� C-1
Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode���������������������������������������������������������������� C-2
Installing Windows XP with AHCI Mode�������������������������������������������������������������� C-3

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-
A75MA-P33/ FM2-A55M-P33 Series (MS-7721 v3.X)
Micro-ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are
based on AMD® A85X/ A75/ A55 chipset for optimal sys-
tem efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM2
processor, the FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33/
FM2-A55M-P33 Series mainboards deliver a high per-
formance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

Packing Contents

Drivers &
Mainboard User Guide Backplate
Utilities Disc

SATA Cable

Optional Accessories

USB 2.0 USB 3.0 USB3 to USB2 SATA Power

Bracket Bracket Connector 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 need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit
the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer.

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Assembly Precautions
■ The components included in 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

Chapter 1
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
■ Hold the mainboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
■ It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
the mainboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available,
discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before han-
dling the mainboard.
■ Store the mainboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad
whenever the mainboard is not installed.
■ Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal com-
ponents on the mainboard or anywhere within the computer case.
■ Do not use the computer in a high-temperature environment.
■ Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause perma-
nent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
■ If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer tech-
nician.

Important
A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly.

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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
■ AMD® A10/A8/A6/A4-series processors for the FM2 package
Chipset
■ AMD® A85X/ A75/ A55 chipset
Memory Support
■ 2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB
Max)
■ Supports Dual-Channel mode
LAN
■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek® RTL8111E
Audio
■ Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek® ALC887
■ 8-channel audio with jack sensing
SATA
■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports by AMD® A85X/ A75 (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33)
■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD® A55 (FM2-A55M-P33)
RAID
■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10/ JBOD by AMD® A85X
■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 10/ JBOD by AMD® A75/ A55
USB 3.0 (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33)
■ 2x USB 3.0 rear IO ports by AMD® A85X/ A75
■ 1x USB 3.0 onboard connector by AMD® A85X/ A75
Connectors & Buttons
■ Back panel
- 1x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1x PS/2 mouse port
- 4x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33)
- 6x USB 2.0 ports (FM2-A55M-P33)
- 1x LAN port
- 1x VGA port*
- 1x DVI-D port* supporting Dual-link DVI.
- 3x audio ports
* This platform supports dual-display function (DVI+VGA)
■ On-Board
- 2x USB 2.0 connectors
- 1x USB 3.0 connector (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33)
- 1x Front Panel Audio connector
- 1x TPM Module connector
- 1x Parallel connector
- 1x Serial connector
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector

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Slots
■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
■ 1x PCI slot
Form Factor
■ Micro-ATX (22.6 cm X 21.6 cm)

Chapter 1
Mounting Screw Holes
■ 6x mounting holes
Dual-Graphics
■ Supports AMD® Dual Graphics Technology
- Please visit the AMD official website to find the supported Dual Graphics combina-
tions of APU and discrete GPU for achieving this technology.

For the latest information about processors, please

visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/

For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

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Connectors Quick Guide

SYSFAN2 DIMM2
JTPM1
APU DIMM1
JCOM1
JUSB_PW2 CPUFAN
JPWR2

Back Panel

JPWR1

SYSFAN1
PCI_E1
JBAT1

PCI_E2
JCI1
PCI1 SATA1~6

JAUD1 JLPT1 JUSB3 JFP2

JUSB1 (optional)
JUSB2 JFP1

JUSB_PW1

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Connectors Reference Guide

Port Name Port Type Page

Back Panel 1-8

CPU FM2 APU Socket 1-10

Chapter 1
CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-20

DIMM1~2 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-15

JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-21

JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-26

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-24

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-23

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-21

JLPT1 Parallel Port Header 1-23

JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector 1-14

JPWR2 ATX 4-pin Power Connector 1-14

JTPM1 TPM Module connector 1-22

JUSB_PW1~2 USB power Jumper 1-25

JUSB1 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-24

JUSB2~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-22

PCI_E1 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot 1-17

PCI_E2 PCIe x1 Expansion Slots 1-17

PCI PCI Expansion Slot 1-17

SATA1~6 Serial ATA Connector 1-19

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Back Panel Quick Guide

LAN
Mouse Line-In

USB 2.0 Port

Line-Out
VGA Port
DVI-D Port
Mic

Keyboard USB 2.0 Port

USB 3.0 Port

(FM2-A85XMA-P33/
FM2-A75MA-P33)

USB 2.0 Port

(FM2-A55M-P33)

▶ Mouse
PS/2® mouse DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse.

▶ Keyboard
PS/2® keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® keyboard.

▶ USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.

▶ USB 3.0 Port (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-A75MA-P33)

USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable is
used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.

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▶ LAN
Yellow Green/ Orange
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a
Local Area Network (LAN).
LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On(Steady) LAN link is established.

Chapter 1
On(flashing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the
network.

Right Green Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate

On 100 Mbits/sec data rate

Orange On 1000 Mbits/sec data rate

▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD moni-
tor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the moni-
tor’s manual for more information.

Important
This platform supports dual-display function (VGA+DVI)
VGA+DVI

Extend mode
◯
(Extend the desktop to the second monitor)

Clone mode
◯
(Two monitors have the same screen)

▶ Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the function
of the connector.
■ Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
■ Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

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APU (Accelerated Processing Units)

Introduction to FM2 APU

The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat
dispersion.

Gold triangle

Important
Overheating
Overheating can seriously damage the APU and mainboard. Always make sure the
cooling fans work properly to protect the APU from overheating. Be sure to apply an
even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the APU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the APU
When replacing the APU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the APU.
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any at-
tempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend. MSI does not guar-
antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifica-
tions.

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APU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the APU, make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU
before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the APU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your APU & mainboard.

Chapter 1
1. Pull the lever sideways away from 2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU.
the socket. Make sure to raise the The gold arrow should point as
lever up to a 90-degree angle. shown in the picture. The APU can
only fit in the correct orientation.

3. If the APU is correctly installed, the 4. Press the APU down firmly into the
pins should be completely embedded socket and close the lever. As the
into the socket and can not be seen. APU is likely to move while the lever
Please note that any violation of the is being closed, always close the
correct installation procedures may lever with your fingers pressing tightly
cause permanent damages to your on top of the APU to make sure the
mainboard. APU is properly and completely
embedded into the socket.

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5. Position the cooling set onto the 6. Then press down the other end of the
retention mechanism. clip to fasten the cooling set on the
Hook one end of the clip to hook top of the retention mechanism.
first. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .

7. Fasten down the lever. 8. Attach the APU Fan cable to the APU
fan connector on the mainboard.

Important
• While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an
eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed
bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
• Confirm that the APU cooler has formed a tight seal with the APU before booting
your system.
• Please refer to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about
APU cooler installation.

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Mounting Screw Holes

When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for
an mainboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate
that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came
with the mainboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easily into the computer
case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting plate’s mounting stands with

Chapter 1
the screw holes on the mainboard and secure the mainboard with the screws provided
with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the mainboard are shown
below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer
case.
I/O backplate.
should line up with the holes on the
the rear of the computer case. They
The I/O ports should be facing toward

Important
• Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris.
• To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuitry
and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
• Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the mainboard or within
the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the mainboard.

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Power Supply
JPWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX
24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press
the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be
hooked on the mainboard’s power connector.

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Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power sup-
ply to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

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Memory
These DIMM 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

Chapter 1
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 Dual-Channel mode can enhance system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.

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DIMM2

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Important
• DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM
slots.
• To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density
in Dual-Channel mode.
• Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 15+ GB of memory
(not full 16 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.

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Installing Memory Modules

1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clips to the side. Vertically insert the
memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on
the bottom that will only allow it to fit one 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 DIMM slot’s
side clips.

Notch

Volt

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Expansion Slots
This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics
or audio cards.

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

Chapter 1
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

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

IRQ, or interrupt request lines, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt
requests to the processor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins
as followed:

Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4

PCI Slot1 INT E# INT F# INT G# INT H#

Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s
documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

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Video/ Graphics Cards

If available, this mainboard takes advantage of the APU’s integrate graphics processor,
but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mainboard’s expansion slots.
Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics
performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended.
Single Video Card Installation
1. Determine what type of expansion slot the video card will use. Locate the expansion
slot on the mainboard. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the
computer case.
2. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot with the display ports facing out
of the computer case.
3. Push the video card into its expansion slot. Depending on the expansion slot used,
there should be clip on the expansion slot 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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Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: Serial ATA Connector
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device. Serial ATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state
drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

Chapter 1
* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

SATA4
SATA5
SATA6

SATA1
SATA2
SATA3 SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD® A85X) (FM2-A85XMA-P33)
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD® A75) (FM2-A75MA-P33)
SATA1~6 (3Gb/s, by AMD® A55) (FM2-A55M-P33)

Important
• Many Serial ATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such
devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD /
DVD / Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
• Many computer cases also require that large Serial ATA devices, such as HDDs,
SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that
came with your computer case or your Serial ATA device for further installation in-
structions.
• Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result
during transmission otherwise.
• SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is rec-
ommended that the flat connector be connected to the mainboard for space saving
purposes.

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CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard has
a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan
with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect
all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the mainboard and will instead
connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available
system fan connector.

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Important
• Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recom-
mended CPU cooling fans.
• The CPUFAN and SYSFAN1 connectors support Smart fan control. The Control Cen-
ter utility can be installed to automatically control the CPU fan speeds according to
the APU’s and system’s temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the mainboard to connect all system fans, adapters
are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
• Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.

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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector
is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing
the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors to simplify installa-
tion. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the mConnectors and then plug the
mConnectors into the mainboard.

Chapter 1
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• On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are positive
wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the mConnectors to deter-
mine correct connector orientation and placement.
• The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged
into JFP1.

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector

This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer
case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design
Guide.
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JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors

This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB
HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.

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Important
Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible dam-
age.

JTPM1: TPM Module connector

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM
security platform manual for more details and usages.

TPM module is optional

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JLPT1: Parallel Port Header

This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port
is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended
Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

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This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.
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JUSB1: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (FM2-A85XMA-P33/ FM2-

A75MA-P33)
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transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

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Important
• Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
• To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port through an
optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this
intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must
enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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Jumper
JUSB_PW1~2: USB power Jumper
The USB ports on the rear IO panel are controled by JUSB_PW2. The JUSB1 and
JUSB2 are controled by JUSB_PW1. These jumpers allow you to enable/ disable the
“wakeup from S3/S4/S5 by USB and PS/2 device” function

Chapter 1
1 1

Close 1-2 Close 2-3

Keep USB power to Keep USB power to

JUSB_PW2 VCC5 (default) 5VSB
(for back panel USB connectors)

1 1

Close 1-2 Close 2-3

Keep USB power to Keep USB power to

VCC5 (default) 5VSB
JUSB_PW1
(for on-board USB connectors)

Important
If you set the jumper to Enabled, the power supply must be able to provide at least 2A
currents.

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the
mainboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want
to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

1 1

Keep Data Clear Data

Important
You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. After-
wards, open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because
it will damage the mainboard.

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Drivers and Utilities

After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the
performance of the new computer you just built. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver
Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your mainboard more efficiently and take
advantage of any special features we provide.

Chapter 1
You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled 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 OS.
2. Click Total Installer. A popup dialog will appear listing all necessary drivers.

Click here

3. Select all checkbox on driver listing dialog.

4. Click Install button.
5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
6. Click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer.
You can also use the same method to install the utilities.

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BIOS Setup
CLICK BIOS II is a revolutionary UEFI interface that
allows you to setup and configure your system for
optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can
change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select
the boot device priority and view system information
such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version
and the BIOS version. Users can import and export
parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends. By
connecting to the Internet within CLICK BIOS II, users
can browse webpages, check mail and use Live Update
iyour system.
BIOS Setup

Entering
Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) pro-
cess. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter
CLICK BIOS II:

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter CLICK BIOS
II, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and
<Delete> keys.

Important
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous
update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly differ-
ent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

Overview
After entering Click BIOS II, the following screen is displayed.
Language System
Temperature information
monitor
Boot menu
Mode
selection
Boot device
priority bar

BIOS menu
selection

BIOS menu
selection

Menu display

Important
The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you pur-
chased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information.

▶ Temperature monitor
This block shows the temperature of the processor and the mainboard.

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▶ System information
This block shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM
capacity and the BIOS version.
▶ BIOS menu selection
The following options are available:
■ SETTINGS - Use this menu to specify your settings for chipset features and
boot devices.
■ OC - This menu contains items of the frequency and voltage adjustments. In-
creasing the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency
and heat can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to over-
clock.

Chapter 2
■ ECO - This menu is related to energy-saving settings.
■ BROWSER - This feature is used to enter the MSI Winki web browser.
■ UTILITIES - This menu contains utilities for backup and update.
■ SECURITY - The security menu is used to keep unauthorized people from mak-
ing any changes to the settings. You can use these security features to protect
your system.
▶ Boot device priority bar
You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
▶ Boot menu
This button is used to open a boot menu. Click the item to boot the system from the
device instantly.
▶ Mode selection
This feature allows you to load presets of energy saving or overclocking.
▶ Menu display
This area provides BIOS settings and information to be configured.
▶ Language
This allows you to select the language of the BIOS setting.

Boot device priority bar

This bar shows the priority of the boot devices. The lighted icons indicate that the de-
vices are available.

High priority Low priority

Click and draw the icon to left or right to specify the boot priority.

■ Boot device icon list

Hard disk Optical BEV
USB Drive LAN
drive disk
USB hard USB USB optical UEFI Disable
disk drive floppy drive

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Operation
CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard.
The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.
Hot key Mouse Description
<↑↓→← > Select Item

Move the cursor

<Enter> Select Icon/ Field

Click/ Double-click
the left button
<Esc> Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous
from a submenu

Click the right

button
<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F4> CPU Specifications
<F5> Enter Memory-Z
<F6> Load optimized defaults
<F8> OC Profile Load From USB
<F9> OC Profile Save to USB
<F10> Save Change and Reset
<F12> Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

Sub-Menu
If you find a point symbol to the left of certain fields,
that means a sub-menu can be launched for ad-
ditional options. You can use the arrow keys or
mouse to highlight the field and press <Enter> or double-click the left mouse button to
enter the sub-menu. If you want to return to the previous menu, just press <Esc> or click
the right mouse button.
General Help
The General Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use for navigation. You can call
up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. Press <Esc> to exit the Help
screen.

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SETTINGS

Chapter 2
System Status
▶ System Date
This allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS.
Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year can be adjusted by users.
▶ System Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time
format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
▶ SATA Port1~6
Shows devices connected to specific SATA ports.

Important
If your device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power
cable connections to the device.
▶ System Information
Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory
(read only).
Advanced
▶ PCI Subsystem Settings
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ PCI Latency Timer

Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over.
When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer
time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
▶ ACPI Settings
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ ACPI Standby State
Specifies the power saving mode for ACPI function
[Suspend Disabled] Disable the suspend mode.
[S3] Suspend to RAM. Turns off hardware. (Recommended)
▶ Power LED
Configures how the system uses power LEDs on the case to indicate sleep/
suspend state.
[Dual] The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep/suspend
state.
[Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the sleep/suspend state.
▶ Integrated Peripherals
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Onboard LAN Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller.
▶ LAN Option ROM
This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
▶ Network Stack
This item is used to enable/ disable UEFI network stack.
▶ Ipv4 PXE Support
This item appears when you set “Enabled” in [Network Stack] field and is used to
enable/ disable the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
▶ Ipv6 PXE Support
This item appears when you set “Enabled” in [Network Stack] field and is used to
enable/ disable the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
▶ SATA Mode
This item is used to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port.

Important
• Windows XP 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 refer
to Appendix Install Windows XP Notes.
• You cannot switch between AHCI and IDE if you already have your operating system
installed.

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▶ Board SATA RAID ROM

This item is used to switch RAID ROM. The default setting is “Legacy ROM”. If you
plan to install Windows on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, please set this op-
tion to “UEFI DRIVER” and refer to section “Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID” chapter
B “AMD RAID”.
▶ HD Audio Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller.
▶ HPET
The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.
You can enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various

Chapter 2
ACPI methods.
▶ Integrated Graphics Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Initiate Graphic Adapter
Choose which adapter you wish to make the primary option
[PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Devices
[IGD] Integrated Graphics Devices
▶ Integrated Graphics Devices
This item allows you to enable/ disable the Integrated Graphics Devices.
▶ USB Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ USB Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller.
▶ Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable support for USB keyboards, mice and floppy drives. You will be
able to use these devices with operating systems that do not support USB.
▶ Super IO Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Serial(COM) Port 0 Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Serial (COM) Port0
This item allows you to enable/ disable the serial port.
▶ Serial (COM) Port0 Settings
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Parallel(LPT) Port
This item allows you to enable/ disable the parallel port.
▶ Parallel(LPT) Port Settings
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the parallel port.

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▶ Device Mode
Select the device mode for the parallel port.
▶ Hardware Monitor
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Smart Fan Target
Controls CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature and
to keep it with a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches the target
value, the smart fan function will be activated.
▶ SYS Fan1 Control
This item allows users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1.
▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1 Speed
These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ com-
ponents such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and all fans’ speeds.
▶ Power Management Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ EuP 2013
Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system
is off or in standby mode.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.
▶ Restore after AC Power Loss
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Settings are:
[Power Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt
occurred.
▶ Wake Up Event Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Wake Up Event By
Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the
wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS.
▶ Resume By RTC Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date.
▶ Date/ HH:MM:SS
If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume
(boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the
<+> and <-> to select the date & time settings).
▶ Resume By PCI or PCI-E Device
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PCI or PCIe device.
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The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Sus-
pend to RAM) sleep state.
▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard
These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power sav-
ing modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard is detected.
Boot
▶ Full Screen Logo Display
This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. [En-
abled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.

Chapter 2
== Boot Option Priorities==
▶ 1st~9th Boot
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
▶ Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities/ CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities/ USB HardDisk
Drive BBS Priorities/ UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities
▶ 1st~8th Boot
These items are used to prioritize the installed Hard Disk Drive/ CD/DVD ROM Drive/
USB HardDisk drives/ UEFI boot drives.
Save & Exit
▶ Discard Changes and Exit
Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup.
▶ Save Changes and Reboot
Use this item to save changes and reset the system.
▶ Save Changes
Use this item to save changes.
▶ Discard Changes
Use this item to abandon all changes.
▶ Restore Defaults
Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor.
== Boot Override ==
The installed storage devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be
a boot device.
▶ Built-in EFI Shell
Use this item to enter the EFI Shell.

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OC

Important
• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
• Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or
severely damage your hardware.
• If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy
overclocking.
▶ Current CPU / DRAM Frequency
These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.
▶ CPU Base Frequency (MHz)
Allows you to set the CPU base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this
value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed.
▶ Adjust CPU Ratio
Controls the multiplier that is used to determine internal clock speed of the processor.
This feature can only be changed if the processor supports this function.
▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency
It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio
This item is used to adjust CPU-NB clock ratio.
▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency
It shows the adjusted CPU-NB frequency. Read-only.
▶ CPU Core Control
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operate under the default number of cores. When set to [Manual], you will be able to
enable/disable the specific CPU core.
▶ AMD Turbo Core Technology
This technology automatically increases the frequency of active CPU cores to improve
performance.
▶ Adjust Max Turbo Core Ratio
This item is used to adjust Max Turbo Core ratio
▶ Adjusted Max Turbo Core Frequency
It shows the adjusted Max Turbo Core frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust Turbo Core Ratio

Chapter 2
This item is used to adjust Turbo Core ratio.
▶ Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency
It shows the adjusted Turbo Core frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust GPU Engine Frequency
This item is used to adjust the integrated graphics frequency.
▶ Adjusted GPU Engine Frequency
It shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.
▶ DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking
behavior is not guaranteed.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency
It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
▶ Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Choose to apply an Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) to increase system performance.
When the Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) is enabled, the AMD Memory Profile
(AMP) will be forced to be disabled.
▶ AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
Choose to apply an AMD Memory Profile (AMP) to increase system performance. When
AMD Memory Profile (AMP) is enabled, the Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) will be
forced to be disabled.
▶ DRAM Timing Mode
Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the
following “Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based
on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Link] or [Unlink] allows users to configure
the DRAM timings for each channel and the following related “Advanced DRAM
Configuration” sub-menu manually.
▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Command Rate
This setting controls the DRAM command rate.

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▶ tCL
Controls CAS latency which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) of starting
a read command after receiving data.
▶ tRCD
Determines the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS
(column address strobe). The less clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.
▶ 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 (row address strobe) takes to read from and write to
memory cell.
▶ tRFC
This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory
cell.
▶ tWR
Determines minimum time interval between end of write data burst and the start of a
pre-charge command. Allows sense amplifiers to restore data to cell.
▶ tWTR
Determines minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start
of a column-read command; allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifies before
read command starts.
▶ tRRD
Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.
▶ tRTP
Time interval between a read and a precharge command.
▶ tFAW
This item is used to set the tFAW (four activate window delay) timing.
▶ tWCL
This item is used to set the tWCL (Write CAS Latency) timing.
▶ tCKE
This item is used to set the Pulse Width for DRAM module.
▶ tRTL
This item is used to set Round Trip Latency settings.
▶ Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Timing Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory timing
for each channel.
▶ Spread Spectrum
This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating
clock generator pulses.

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Important
• If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system
stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread
Spectrum for EMI reduction.
• The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the
system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please
consult your local EMI regulation.
• Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight
jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your
overclocked processor to lock up.

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▶ CPU Voltage/ CPU-NB Voltage/ NB Voltage/ DRAM Voltage/ SB Voltage
These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset.
▶ Overclocking Profiles
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Give a name by typing in this item.
▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile.
▶ Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM.
▶ OC Profile Save to USB
Save the current overclocking settings to USB drive.
▶ OC Profile Load from USB
Load the stored settings from USB drive.
▶ CPU Specifications
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the key features of
your CPU. The information will vary by model and is read-only. You can also access this
information at any time by pressing [F4]. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU
technologies. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the settings and
timings of your DIMMs. This information will vary by model and is read-only. You can
also access this information at any time by pressing [F5]. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
▶ DIMM1~2 Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of
installed memory.

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▶ CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ AMD Cool’n’Quiet
The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and
power consumption.

Important
To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is
required to double confirm that:
• Run BIOS Setup, select OC Menu and find CPU Feature > AMD Cool’n’Quiet, and
set this item to “Enabled”.
• Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power Options].
Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under
Power schemes.
▶ SVM Mode
This item allows you to enable/disable the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine)
Mode.
▶ Core C6 State
This item allows you to enable/ dsiable C6 state support. When the CPU enters C6
state, all cores will save architectural state and reduce core voltages to zero volts.
Wake up the CPU from C6 state will take a lot longer.

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ECO

Chapter 2
Important
Once you click the “ECO” button in the pre-set area, some items in ECO menu will be
fixed and un-adjustable.
▶ EuP 2013
Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is
off or in standby mode.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.
▶ CPU Core Voltage/ 3.3V/ 5V/ 12V
These items show the amperages. Read only.

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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. The setup screen will automatically
appear.
3. Click Driver tab.
4. Click OTHERS button.
5. Select Winki to start installing.
6. When finished, restart your computer.

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UTILITIES

Chapter 2
▶ HDD Backup
Hard disk storage backups and restoring is one of the most common and important
tasks. Use this utility to create an image of your HDD partitions and re-load them when
necessary.

Important
The HDD Backup can’t back up (/restore) image to (/from) a partition where itself was
installed, so it’s strongly recommended to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for
OS; 2nd for data).
For HDD with single partition only, the requirements for HDD Backup are:
1. An additional partition from another HDD (ex. USB HDD) for HDD Backup to back up
(/restore) image to (/from) it.
2. Executing Winki stored in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing <F11> 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 access these two
utilities by clicking their respective buttons.

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▶ M-Flash
▶ BIOS Boot Function
This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB
drive (FAT/ 32 format only).
▶ Select one file to Boot
When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item
allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only)
drive. And the system will boot from selected BIOS file.
▶ Save BIOS to storage
Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS file from
BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive.
▶ Select one file to update BIOS
This item allows you to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32
format only) drive for updating BIOS.

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Updating the BIOS with Live Update

This section tells you how to update the BIOS by using the Live Update utility before
entering Operating System. Live Update will update the BIOS automatically when
connecting to the Internet. To update the BIOS with the Live Update utility:
1. Click Live Update button on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Winki must be
installed).

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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 ap-
propriate file.

5. Click the confirm button to update the BIOS.

Important
Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash. Incorrect BIOS flashing can
cause the motherboard to not POST. Please ensure you have the correct version and
model of your motherboard BIOS when updating.

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SECURITY

▶ Administrator Password
Set the administrative password that will be required to enter the BIOS.
▶ User Password
Set the user password that will be required to enter the operating system.

Important
When selecting the Administrative / User Password items, a password box will appear
on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will re-
place any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm
the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new pass-
word. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
▶ U-Key
Enable or disable USB driver device as key. This requires the USB device to be plugged
in for access to the computer..
▶ Make U-Key at
When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you to
specify the USB drive.
▶ Trusted Computing
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ TCG/TPM Support
Setting the option to [Yes] enables TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to the system.

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▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Chassis Intrusion
Enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing
a warning message if opened. To clear the warning logs, set the field to [Reset]. The
setting of the field will return to [Enabled] later.

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Appendix A
Realtek Audio
The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve
the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels
must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The
section will tell you how to install driver and use the soft-
ware.
Realtek Audio

Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), 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 panel overview

The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.

Device Selection Application Enhancement

Volume Adjustment Jack status panel

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■ Device Selection
Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check”
sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default.
■ Volume Adjustment
You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you
plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
■ Application Enhancement
The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for
both output and input device.
■ Jack status panel
This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your com-
puter.

Auto popup dialog

Appendix A
When you plug into the device at the jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.

As you know, each jack corresponds to its default setting, you can refer to the next sec-
tion “Hardware Default Setting”.

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Appendix B
AMD RAID
The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and
support RAID function for performance and reliability.
The SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping),
RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) &
RAID 5 (striping with parity) (optional). RAID 0 greatly
improves hard disk I/O performance by concurrently
striping data across multiple drives. RAID 1 makes sure
data is not lost if a drive fails as data is simultaneously
written to two drives. Drives configured for RAID Striping
are said to form a RAID 0 set, while drives configured for
RAID Mirroring are said to form a RAID 1 set. RAID 10
is implemented as a mirrored array whose segments are
RAID 0 arrays. RAID 10 has same fault tolerance as mir-
roring and reduces overhead by striping. It needs at least
four drives to form a RAID 10. RAID 5 defines techniques
for parity data.
AMD RAID

RAID Configuration
Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are
done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for
about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM utility.

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM utility...

Important
Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the
RAID Option ROM Utility.

The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear. The Main Menu is used to
choose the operation to be performed.

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View Drives Assignments

This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physi-
cally attached to the SATA host adapter.

Appendix B

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LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID)

The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including perfor-
mance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider
the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be
created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually.
1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu.

2. And then press [Ctrl + C] keys to enter the LD Define Menu. Use the space key
to choose a RAID mode (RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) and use the arrow key to move to the
“Drives Assignments” window.

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■ Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10
only.
■ Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives.

3. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives
which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment
to “Y”. Then press [Ctrl+Y] to save the configuration.

Appendix B
4. A message will show, press [Ctrl + Y] to input a LD name as your desire or press
any key to save default LD name.

5. Another message will show, press [Ctrl-Y] if you are sure to erase the MBR data of
the disk. Or press any key to ignore this option.

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6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity
or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array capacity manually.

Important
• The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives.
• If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD with remain-
ing capacity of the selected hard drives.

7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC
key to the main screen.

8. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are You
Sure?” will display, answer “Y” to exit it and the system will reboot.

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Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID)

1. Press “3” on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu.
2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID
set.

Appendix B
3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete
the RAID set or other key to abort it. Press “Ctrl+Y” to complete the deletion.

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Installing Driver
■ New Windows 7/ Windows XP Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.
1. When you start installing Windows XP, you may encounter a message stating,
“Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed
in your system”. If this is the case, then you are already in the right place and are
ready to supply the driver. If this is not the case, then press F6 when prompted at
the beginning of Windows setup.
2. Press the “S” key to select “Specify Additional Device”.
3. You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the AMD® RAID driver
into the A: drive.
Note: For Windows XP, you can use the USB floppy drive only.
For Windows 7 you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive.

Important
Please follow the instruction below to make an “AMD® RAID Driver” for yourself.
• Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
• Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.
• Copy all the contents in \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\SB9xx\
RAID\ (and then, please select a folder which was classified according to OS.)
• The driver diskette for AMD® RAID Controller is done.

4. For Windows 7: During the Operating system installation, after selecting the loca-
tion to install Windows 7 click on “Load Driver” button to install a third party SCSI or
RAID driver.
5. When prompted, insert the floppy disk or media (CD/DVD or USB) you created in
step 3 and press Enter.
6. You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters.
7. Select the appropriate RAID controller and press ENTER.
8. The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller. Press
ENTER again to continue.
9. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should con-
tinue.
10. Leave the disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself. Windows setup will
need to copy the files from the floppy again after the RAID volume is formatted, and
Windows setup starts copying files.

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■ Existing Windows Driver Installation

1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
2. The Disc 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 drivers will be automatically installed.

■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation

1. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System
icon.
2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the “+” in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver
AMD RAID Controller should appear.

Appendix B

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Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID

If you plan to install 64bit operating system on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you
can only manually create and load the RAID array in EFI shell.

WARNING
Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives! Make sure to back up your
files! There is no way to reverse the process!

The following describes an example of how to install Windows 7 64bit on a RAID 0

volume greater than 2.2TB.
1. Access BIOS → SETTING → Advanced → Integrated Peripherals submenu.
2. Set the “SATA Mode” option to “RAID Mode”.
3. Set the “Board SATA RAID ROM” option to “UEFI DRIVER”.

4. Save and then reboot. Press F11 while system booting to access boot device se-
lecting menu.

5. Select “UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell” to access the EFI Shell environment.
6. Type “drvcfg” at the EFI shell prompt, it will show values of current configurable
items.

Shell> drvcfg
Configurable Components
Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] Lang[eng]

7. Refer to the value in [Drv] and [Ctrl], Type example “drvcfg -s 40 b2”.

Shell> drvcfg -s 40 b2

8. The RAID ROM will be loaded.

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9. Delete all logical drivers by selecting “Logical Driver Main Menu” → “Logical Driver
Delete Menu”.
+ Logical Drive Main Menu

+ Logical Drive List Menu

+ Logical Drive Create Menu
+ Logical Drive Delete Menu

10. Make sure there are not any logical drivers (as shown below).
+ Logical Drive Delete Menu

- <Not Found Any Logical Drive>

11. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and select “Logical Driver Create Menu”.
+ Logical Drive Main Menu

+ Logical Drive List Menu

+ Logical Drive Create Menu

Appendix B
+ Logical Drive Delete Menu

12. Select “Usable Physical Drive List”.

+ Logical Drive Create Menu

+ Usable Physical Drive List

+ Basic Setting
- Raid Mode : <RAID 0>
- Stripe Block (KB) : <64>
- Initialization : <Fast>
- Gigabyte Boundary : <Enable>
- Read Policy : <Read Ahead>
- Write Policy : <Write Back>
- Ld Name : _

+ Ld Size Setting

13. Choose RAID member disks by pressing arrow key and space key.
+ Logical Drive Create Menu

- Hxxxxxx HD12345678 | 1500.30 GB [x]

- Wxx HD34567890 | 3000.59 GB [x]

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14. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and fill “Ld Name”.
+ Logical Drive Create Menu

+ Usable Physical Drive List

+ Basic Setting
- Raid Mode : <RAID 0>
- Stripe Block (KB) : <64>
- Initialization : <Fast>
- Gigabyte Boundary : <Enable>
- Read Policy : <Read Ahead>
- Write Policy : <Write Back>
- Ld Name : raidsys_

+ Ld Size Setting

15. Select “Ld Size Setting” → “Start to Create”.

+ Logical Drive Create Menu

+ Usable Physical Drive List

+ Basic Setting
- Raid Mode : <RAID 0>
- Stripe Block (KB) : <64>
- Initialization : <Fast>
- Gigabyte Boundary : <Enable>
- Read Policy : <Read Ahead>
- Write Policy : <Write Back>
- Ld Name : raidsys_

+ Ld Size Setting
- Ld Max Size : 3000.60 GB
- Ld Size (GB) : [0]

+ Start To Create

16. When prompt “Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?” press Enter to confirm it.

Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?

‘Enter’ Key - YES / ‘Esc’ Key -NO

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17. When prompt “Successful To Create Logical Drive” press Enter to continue.

Successful To Create Logical Drive

‘Enter’ Key - Continue

18. Exit RAID ROM by pressing F10. When prompt “Are you Sure To Exit” press Y.

Are You Sure To Exit? ( y / n )

19. After exiting RAID ROM, system will prompt you to restart computer (shown as
below). Insert Windows 7 64bit DVD into the DVD drive. Press Enter to reboot.
Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] Lang[eng] - Options Set.

Press [ENTER] to restart platform

20. Press F11 while system booting to access boot device selecting menu.
21. Select DVD drive that contain Windows 7 64bit DVD. System will start the Windows
7 64bit installation by booting from the Windows 7 64bit DVD.

Appendix B
22. When require HDD driver, insert a USB flash drive that contain AMD RAID driver
into a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0 port) and click Browse.

Important
You can find the AMD RAID driver from MSI Driver Disc. The path is
\\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\SB9xx\RAID\W764A
Please copy all the files in the folder to a USB flash drive.

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23. Select “Removable Disk” from Browse for Folder dialog then click OK.

24. Install “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller”.

25. Windows 7 64bit can find the RAID volume now. Please continue the installing pro-
cedure.

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Install Windows XP
Notes
This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with
IDE or AHCI mode.
Install Windows XP Notes

Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode

You will fail and 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.

4. Go to SETTINGS → Save & Exit → Save changes and reboot.
5. Install the Windows XP operating system.

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Installing Windows XP with AHCI Mode

If you prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system with AHCI mode, please
prepare AHCI drivers for Windows XP in advanced.

Creating an AHCI Driver Disc

Please follow the instruction below to make an “AHCI Driver” for yourself.
1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.
3. Copy all the contents from \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\
SB9xx\AHCI\XP to a formatted floppy diskette.
4. The driver diskette is done.

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....”, press “F6” key.
4. Insert the floppy disk containing the AHCI drivers into the floppy disk drive.

Appendix C
5. When the next screen appears, press the “S” key to specify an additional device.
6. From the provided list, select the AMD AHCI Compatible Controller.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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