MSI Codex R 10th (GeForce 30 Series) DESKTOP Owner's Manual

K8N Master2-FAR
MS-9620 (v1.X) Workstation Board
English Version
G52-S9620X1
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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: May 2005
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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-9620
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.
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Copyright Notice
T he material in this doc ument is the intellec tual property of M ICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. 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 improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS ® /2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
W indows ® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
V1.0
First release
May 2005
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 FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]
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Safety Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUT ION: Danger of expl os i on if bat ter y i s i nc orrec tl y r epl ac ed.
Replac e only with the same or equivalent type rec ommended by the
manufacturer.
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI
must remind you that...
Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on W aste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on
August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment"
cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back
such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply 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.
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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................. iii
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................. iii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
MSI Special Features .......................................................................................... 1-5
Core Center .................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940 ............................................. 2-4
Installing AMD OpteronTM DP CPU Cooling System ................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-6
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................ 2-7
DDR Cooling Fan .......................................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1 .......................................... 2-8
SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR2 .................................................. 2-8
SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR3 ................................................. 2-8
Important Notification about Power Issue .................................................. 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple) .................. 2-10
IEEE1394 Port (Optional) .......................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ................................................................................. 2-11
USB Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks ..................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 / IDE2 ........................................................... 2-14
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Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4 ........... 2-15
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ........................................................... 2-16
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-16
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................. 2-17
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................. 2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2 ...................................................... 2-17
Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/2, S_FAN1/2, CK_FAN ...................... 2-18
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 / J1394_2 ............................................ 2-18
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 ................................... 2-19
Jumper ................................................................................................................ 2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-20
BIOS Flash Jumper: JBIOS1 ...................................................................... 2-21
BIOS Boot Block Jumper: JBL ................................................................... 2-21
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................................... 2-23
NV SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Connector: PCI_E4 .............................. 2-23
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 3-1
Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Control Keys ................................................................................................ 3-2
Getting Help .................................................................................................. 3-3
The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................................. 3-11
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 3-12
Power Management Setup ............................................................................... 3-18
PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................... 3-20
H/W Monitor ....................................................................................................... 3-22
Cell Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-24
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .................................................................. 3-31
Set Supervisor/User Password ....................................................................... 3-32
Appendix A: nVIDIA RAID Introduction .............................................................. A-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... A-2
System Requirement ................................................................................... A-2
RAID Arrays ................................................................................................. A-2
Summary of RAID Configurations ............................................................... A-2
Basic Configuration Instructions ................................................................ A-3
Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS ....................................................................... A-3
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RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. A-3
Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under W indows .............................. A-7
NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation ............................................................................. A-7
Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) ................................ A-8
Initializing and Using the Disk Array ......................................................... A-10
RAID Drives Management .................................................................................. A-12
Viewing RAID Array Configurations ........................................................ A-12
Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk ................................................................... A-14
Rebuilding a RAID Mirrored Array ............................................................. A-20
Appendix B: Using 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- Channel Audio Function .......................... B-1
Installing the Audio Driver ................................................................................... B-2
Installation for W indows 98SE/ME/2000/XP .............................................. B-2
Software Configuration ...................................................................................... B-4
Sound Effect ................................................................................................ B-5
Speaker Configuration ................................................................................ B-7
HRTF Demo ................................................................................................... B-9
General ....................................................................................................... B-10
SPDIF........................................................................................................... B-11
Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function ................................................. B-12
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Getting Started
Cha pter 1 . Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the K8N Master2-FAR (MS-9620 v1.X), an
excellent ATX workstation board from MSI.
Based on the innovative nVIDIA® nForceTM 4 Pro chipsets for optimal
system efficiency, the K8N Master2-FAR mainboard accommodates
dual latest AMD OpteronTM DP processors in the 940-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to six 144-bit DDR registered ECC DIMMs (at 200, 266, 333, and 400 MHz) to provide the
maximum of 12GB memory capacity.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, this mainboard can
provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose server/workstation, as well as in the future.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
† Supports dual Socket 940 for AMD OpteronTM processors, from 1.4 ~ 3.6 GHz
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Chipset
† nVIDIA® nForceTM 4 Pro
- HyperTransport link to the AMD OpteronTM CPU
- Supports dual-channel DDR266/333/400 memory
- Supports PCI Express x16/ x8/ x4/ x1 interface
- Two independent SATA II controllers, for four drives
- Dual Ultra ATA 133/100/66 IDE controllers
- Supports high-speed USB2.0 ports
M ain M emory
† 144-bit DDR at 200/266/333/400 MHz
† Supports six 184-pin DDR DIMMs up to 12GB
† Supports interleaving memory within DIMMs
† ChipKill ECC allows continuous correction of 4-bit errors in a failed x 4 memory
device
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Slots
† One 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slot (in orange, also can work as a communications slot)
† One PCI Express x4 slot
† Two PCI Express x16 slots for graphics cards (SLI mode supported)
- 2nd PCI Express x16 slot (PCI_E3) is compatible with PCI Express x 1
HDD Interface
† Dual IDE controllers on the nVIDIA ® nForceTM 4 Pro chipset
- Provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 133/100/66
operation modes
- Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
† Two independent SATA controllers on the nVIDIA® nForceTM 4 Pro chipset
- NV RAID supports 4 SATA II ports with up to 300MB/s transfer rate
NV RAID (Software)
† Supports up to 4 SATA and 2 PATA133 Hard drives
- RAID 0 or 1, 0+1, JBOD supported
- RAID function available for PATA133+SATA H/D or 4 SATA H/D drives
Onboard Peripherals
† 1 floppy port supports two FDDs with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB
† 1 PS/2 keyboard port
† 1 PS/2 mouse port
† 1 serial port
† 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
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† 2 RJ-45 ports (with LEDs)
† 10 USB ports (6 on the front and 4 on the rear)
† 3 IEEE 1394 ports (2 on front and 1 on rear)
Onboard LAN
† 1st LAN supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Marvell 88E1111 PHY
† 2nd PCI LAN supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Broadcom BCM5788
Onboard Audio
† Realtek ALC850 8-channel codec
- 8-CH DA connector with 48 KHz rate
- Compliant with AC97 2.3 specifications
- Meets perfomace requirement for audio on PC 97/2001 system
- Meets Microsoft W HQL / WLP 2.0 audio requirement
Onboard IEEE 1394
† VIA VT6306 IEEE 1394 controller
Power M anagement Features
† W ake up on LAN (W OL), wake up on PCI
† RTC alarm and wake up
† W ake up on keyboard/mouse/USB from S1 & S3
† Supports ACPI S1, S3, S4, S5 function
Sy stem M anagement
† SMBus (I2C)
† Temperature, voltage, and fan monitors
BIOS
† The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
† The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications
† Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD
Dimension
† ATX Form Factor (30.4 cm X 25.4 cm)
M ounting
† 9 mounting holes
MSI Reminds You...
To create a bootable RAID volume for a Windows 2000 environment,
Microsoft’s Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is required. As the
end user cannot boot without SP4, a combination installation CD must
be created before attempting to install the operating system onto the
bootable RAID volume.
To create the combination installation CD, please refer to the following website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/
sp4/HFdeploy.htm
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DDR6
DDR5
DDR4
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
DDR3
DDR1
DDR2
Mainboard Layout
C_FAN1
JPWR1
Top:
Pa ra llel Po rt
JPWR2
Bo tto m:
CO M Port
1 39 4 Por t
SPDI F Ou t
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
C_FAN2
T: LAN Jack
B: USB Ports
8 8E1111-RCJ
T: Line-In
M: Line-Out
B: Mic
T: RS-Out
M: CS -Out
B: SPDIF Out
MSI
CoreCell
IDE1
JPWR3
PCI_E1
BATT
+
S_FAN2
JAUD1
PCI_E4
JBL
JBAT1
SATA2
PCI_E3
nVIDIA
nForce4 Pro
JCD1
ALC850
CK_FAN
S_FA N1
IDE2
JCI1
JIR1
SATA1
SATA4
JLP C1
SATA3
PCIE1
BIOS
PCI1
JBIOS1
FDD1
J1394_1
J1394_2
JUSB1
JUSB2
JU SB3
JFP2
JFP1
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Getting Started
MSI Special Features
Core Center
The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like
your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status
during real time operation. In the left side it shows the current system status, including
the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware
status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds.
W hen you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two sub-menus will open
for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of system to send out the
warning messages. If you click the Core Center button on the top, a screen pops up
for you to choose the “Auto mode” or “User mode” of CPU fan. You may adjust the
speeds of CPU fans and system fan here.
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Left-side: Current system status
In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage
and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in front of each item and make it available
(the radio button will be lit as yellow when selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to
adjust, then click “ok” to apply the changes. Then you can click Save to save the
desired FSB you just configured.
Also you may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value, The
CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. Or you may
click Default to restore the default values.
Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation
In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such as CPU
& system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to adjust each
item, then click “ok” to apply the changes. The values you set for the temperatures
are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for fan
speeds are the minimum thresholds.
Top-side: User mode/Auto mode
Here you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you may adjust
the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed.
MSI Reminds You...
Items shown on Core Center may vary depending on your system status.
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the
c omponents and follow the installation procedures . For s ome
components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components
will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Static electricity may damage the components.
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Quick Components Guide
JPWR1/2, p.2-8
C_FAN1, p.2-18
DDR DIMMs, p.2-6
I/O Ports,
p.2-10
C_FAN2,
p.2-18
CPU1/2, p.2-3
IDE1/2, p.2-14
JPWR3, p.2-8
S_FAN1,
CK_FAN, p.2-18
JCI1, p.2-17
JBAT1, p.2-20
S_FAN2, p.2-18
JCD1, p.2-17
SATA2/
SATA1/
SATA4/
SATA3, p.2-15
JBL, p.2-21
JIR1, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-16
JBIOS1,
p.2-21
FDD1, p.2-14
J1394_1/2, JUSB1/2,
p.2-19
p.2-18
JUSB3,
p.2-19
PCI/PCI Express
Slots, p.2-22
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JFP1/2, p.2-17
Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard s upports Single/Dual AMD ® Opteron™ DP proc essor(s). The
mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 940 for easy CPU installation. You
can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the mainboard to meet your own needs. Keep
the following points in mind before installing CPU(s):
1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket.
CPU1
CPU2
2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs
running at the same frequency.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
WARNING!
Thermal Issue for CPU
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal
management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the
processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements.
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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940
Open Lever
1. Make sure that the computer is
turned off, and the power cord disconnected before installing the CPU.
Slid
in g
te
Pla
2. Pull the lever s ideways away
from the socket, and raise it up to a
90-degree angle.
Cut edge
3. Locate the cut edge of the CPU.
W hen the CPU is installed into the
socket, this cut edge should be
aligned with the corner marking an
arrow on the Socket 940.
Please note that the CPU can only fit
in a correct orientation, DO NOT use
force to ins tall the CPU into the
socket.
Corner marking
an arrow
Press down
the CPU
4. Place the CPU onto the socket and
press it down firmly into the socket.
The pins of the CPU should be embedded into the socket completely.
5. Close the lever to secure the CPU.
Do not close the lever until the CPU’s
pins are fully inserted; otherwise,
the pins may be damaged.
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O
Close
Lever
X
Hardware Setup
Installing AMD OpteronTM DP CPU Cooling System
W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.
MSI Reminds You...
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at AMD ® official website
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
reference figure
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the c ooling fan c an work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug
the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
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Memory
T he main boar d pr ovides 6 s lot s f or 184- pin D DR S D R A M D I MM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports up to 12GB memory size. You
can install DDR266/333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
DDR 1 2 3 4 5 6
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit
in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
2-6
Notch
Hardware Setup
Memory Population Rules
The mainboard supports DDR266/333/400 memory interface.
Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 2GB. Users can install either singleor double-sided modules depending on their needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
Slot
Memory module population rules (Single channel - 64 bits)
DDR 1 Install
DDR 2
DDR 3
DDR 4
DDR 5
DDR 6
Slot
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Memory module population rules (Dual channel - 128 bits)
DDR 1 Install
DDR 2 Install
DDR 3
DDR 4
DDR 5
DDR 6
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install
MSI Reminds You...
Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and
density on DDR DIMMs.
DDR Cooling Fan
To protect the system from overheating, make sure that you install MSI’s proprietary
DDR cooling fan (patent pending) before the system memory reaches 2GB or beyond.
This DDR cooling fan will help to dissipate heat produced by DDR memory modules,
which in return contributes to system stability during overclocking.
Connect to the 4-pin power
connector on the system
power supply
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Before inserting
the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed
properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1
This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to the SSI
power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR2
This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs.
SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR3
Make sure to connect this connector with a 12V power supply to ensure stable
operation of the graphics card.
JPWR2
JPWR1
1
5
24
13
12
1
8
JPWR1 Pin Definition
4
JPWR2 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
+3.3V
13
+3.3V
1
GND
5
+12V
2
3
+3.3V
GND
14
15
-12V
GND
2
3
GND
GND
6
7
+12V
+12V
4
5
+5V
GND
16
17
PS-ON#
GND
4
GND
8
+12V
6
7
+5V
GND
18
19
GND
GND
8
9
PWR OK
5VSB
20
21
3VSB
+5V
10
11
+12V
+12V
22
23
+5V
+5V
12
+3.3V
24
GND
JPWR3 Pin Definition
4
2
PIN
SIGNAL
3
1
1
2
GND
GND
3
4
12V
12V
JPWR3
MSI Reminds You...
1. Maker sure that all three connectors are connected to proper SSI
power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 600watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.
3. SSI 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.
4. For this model, you must use a power supply that comes with a -5V
pin supply.
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Important Notification about Power Issue
NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this issue
mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5 (poweroff) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due to several
pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions might
cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to avoid
this situation.
Unplug the AC power cable (shown in figure 1) or unplug the JPWR1/JPWR2/ JPWR3
power connectors (shown in figure 2 & figure 3) before the 1st installation or during
system upgrade procedure.
Figure 1:
Unplug the AC power cable
Figure 2:
Unplug the power connector
Figure 3:
Unplug the power connector
MSI Reminds You...
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model
you purchase.
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Back Panel
L-In RS-Out
Parallel
LAN
M ou se
Keyboard COM Port
1394 Port SPDIF
Out
(Coaxial)
LAN
USB Ports
L-Out CS-Out
Mic SPDIF Out
(Optical)
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly
into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
6
Pin Definition
5
3
4
2
1
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
Mouse/Keyboard Data
Mouse/Keyboard data
2
3
NC
GND
No connection
Ground
4
5
VCC
Mouse/KeyboardClock
+5V
Mouse/Keyboard clock
6
NC
No connection
IEEE1394 Port (Optional)
The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The IEEE1394 high-speed
serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range
of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.
IEEE1394 Port
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Serial Port Connector
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port. The port is a
16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can
attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
Pin Definition
1 2
6
3
7
4
8
5
9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
DCD
SIN
Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
3
4
SOUT
DTR
Serial Out or Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
5
6
GND
DSR
Ground
Data Set Ready
7
8
RTS
CTS
Request To Send
Clear To Send
9
RI
Ring Indicate
USB Connectors
The rear panel provides four OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial
Bus roots for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
USB Port Description
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
USB Ports
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
VCC
+5V
2
3
-Data 0
+Data0
Negative Data Channel 0
Positive Data Channel 0
4
5
GND
VCC
Ground
+5V
6
7
-Data 1
+Data 1
Negative Data Channel 1
Positive Data Channel 1
8
GND
Ground
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LAN (RJ-45) Jacks
The mainboard provides 2 standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to single Local Area
Network (LAN). This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or
10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack.
Giga-bit LAN Pin Definition
RJ-45 LAN Jack
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
D0P
Differential Pair 0+
2
D0N
Differential Pair 0-
3
D1P
Differential Pair 1+
4
D2P
Differential Pair 2+
5
D2N
Differential Pair 2-
6
D1N
Differential Pair 1-
7
D3P
Differential Pair 3+
8
D3N
Differential Pair 3-
Audio Port Connectors
The left 3 audio jacks are 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output. Line Out is a
connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape
player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850 to
offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors
from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-/7.1 channel audio.
S/PDIF Out-Coaxial
Line In
Line Out
M IC
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Rear Speaker Out
(in 7.1CH / 6CH)
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
( in 7.1CH / 6CH)
S/PDIF Out-Optical
(in 7.1CH / 6CH)
Hardware Setup
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port
is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended
Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
13
1
14
25
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
STROBE
Strobe
2
3
DATA0
DATA1
Data0
Data1
4
5
DATA2
DATA3
Data2
Data3
6
7
DATA4
DATA5
Data4
Data5
8
9
DATA6
DATA7
Data6
Data7
10
11
ACK#
BUSY
Acknowledge
Busy
12
13
PE
SELECT
PaperEnd
Select
14
15
AUTO FEED#
ERR#
AutomaticFeed
Error
16
17
INIT#
SLIN#
Initialize Printer
Select In
18
19
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
20
21
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
22
23
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
24
25
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
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Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB
Ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
FDD1
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 / IDE2
The mainboard provides a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
controller that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, 120MB floppy
disk drive (reserved for future BIOS), and other devices.
IDE1
IDE2
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a
Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave
mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MSI Reminds You...
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.
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Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4
The nVIDIA nForceTM 4 Pro provides a hybrid solution that combines four independent
SATA ports for support of up to four Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives and utilizes
nVIDIA Serial ATA software RAID to support RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, and JBOD for easy
management of the storage subsystems. These connectors support 2nd generation
serial ATA data rates of 300 MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA II specifications.
7
1
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA1/2/3/4 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
GND
2
TXP
3
5
TXN
RXN
4
6
GND
RXP
7
GND
SATA3
Take out the dust cover and connect
to the hard disk devices
Optional Serial ATA cable
Connect to SATA1/2/3/4
MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
the loss of data may occur during transmission.
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IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1
The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the
setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel®
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Pin Definition
JIR1
2
1
6
5
Pin
Signal
1
NC
2
3
NC
VCC5
4
5
GND
IRTX
6
IRRX
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel
audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
JAUD1
2
1
10
9
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
AUD_MIC
Front panel microphone input signal
2
3
AUD_GND
AUD_MIC_BIAS
Ground used by analog audio circuits
Microphone power
4
5
AUD_VCC
AUD_FPOUT_R
Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
Right channel audio signal to front panel
6
7
AUD_RET_R
HP_ON
Right channel audio signal return from front panel
Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8
9
KEY
AUD_FPOUT_L
No pin
Left channel audio signal to front panel
10
AUD_RET_L
Left channel audio signal return from front panel
MSI Reminds You...
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header,
pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have
signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise,
the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not
function.
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10
5
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Hardware Setup
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the
switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the
record.
GND
CINTRU
1
2
JCI1
JCD1
CD-In Connector: JCD1
L
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
GND
R
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the
front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.
JFP1 Pin Definition
Power Power
LED Switch
JFP1
10
9
2
1
HDD Reset
LED Switch
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
HD_LED_P
FP PWR/SLP
Hard disk LED pull-up
MSG LED pull-up
3
4
HD_LED_N
FP PWR/SLP
Hard disk active LED
MSG LED pull-up
5
6
RST_SW_N
PWR_SW_P
Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Power Switch high reference pull-up
7
8
RST_SW_P
PWR_SW_N
Reset Switch high reference pull-up
Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9
RSVD_DNU
Reserved. Do not use.
JFP2 Pin Definition
Speaker
JFP2
2
1
8
7
Power
LED
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
GND
2
SPK-
3
SLED
4
BUZ+
5
7
PLED
NC
6
8
BUZSPK+
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Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/2, S_FAN1/2, CK_FAN
GND
+1 2V
SENSOR
GND
+1 2V
SENSOR
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting
the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should
be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
SENSOR
+1 2V
GND
C_FAN2
S_FAN1/2
NC
+1 2V
GND
C_FAN1
CK_FAN
MSI Reminds You...
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at AMD ® official website
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 / J1394_2
The mainboard provides two 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect IEEE 1394
ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket.
Pin Definition
2
1
10
9
J1394_1/ J1394_2
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
TPA+
2
TPA-
3
Ground
4
Ground
5
TPB+
6
TPB-
7
Cable power
8
Cable power
9
Key (no pin)
10
Ground
IEEE1394 Bracket
(Optional)
Foolproof Design
(the 1394 pinheader in GREEN color)
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Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3
The mainboard provides three standard USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1 & JUSB2 &
JUSB3. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput
of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting highspeed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players,
printers, modems and the like.
Pin Definition
2
1
10
9
JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3
(USB 2.0)
Connect to JUSB1, JUSB2, or JUSB3
(the USB pinheader in YELLOW color)
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
1
VCC
2
VCC
3
USB0-
4
USB1-
5
USB0+
6
USB1+
7
GND
8
GND
9
Key (no pin)
10
USBOC
USB 2.0 Bracket
(Optional)
MSI Reminds You...
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to
avoid possible damage.
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Jumper
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.
This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use
of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep
the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically
boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use
the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.
1
1
3
3
1
JBAT1
Keep Data
Clear Data
MSI Reminds You...
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then
return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is
on; it will damage the mainboard.
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BIOS Flash Jumper: JBIOS1
This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS flash. W hen you intend to update the
BIOS code, uncap this jumper first. Under normal operation, we suggest that you
disable the BIOS flash by capping the JBIOS1 jumper to protect the system BIOS from
virus infection.
BIOS Boot Block Jumper: JBL
A "boot block" program is included as part of the system BIOS to recover the system
from a situation when the BIOS code is incorrect/corrupted or needs to be updated.
W hen the BIOS code is corrupted or needs to be updated, you have to at first enable
the boot block by shorting 1-2 pin of the JBL jumper. Then the boot block will try to
recover the BIOS code, usually by reading it from a specially-prepared floppy disk.
(Note that you also have to uncap the JBIOS1 jumper to enable BIOS flash in
the meantime.)
Under normal operation, we suggest that you disable the boot block by shorting 2-3
pin of the JBL jumper to protect the boot block from virus infection.
JBIOS1
Disable BIOS Flash
1
1
JBL
Enable Boot Block
Enable BIOS Flash
1
Disable Boot Block
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Slots
The mainboard provides two PCI Express x16 slots, one PCI Express x4 slot, and one
32-bit PCI bus slot.
PCI_E1: PCI Express x16 slot
(4GB/s)
PCI_E4: NV SLI (Scalable Link
Interface) connector
PCI_E3: PCI Express x16 slot
(4GB/s)
PCIE1: PCI Express x4 slot (1GB/s)
PCI1: 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot, 3.3V device only (in orange color, reserved
as a communications slot)
MSI Reminds You...
1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you
unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation
for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or
software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches
or BIOS configuration.
2. The VGA card(s) will work only when the SLI Switch Card is
properly installed onboard. In other words, you have to install
the SLI Switch Card under all circumstances even when you do not
intend to use the SLI function.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:
DEVICE
ICH INT Pin
IDSEL
CLOCK
REQ & GNT
5788 Gigabit LAN
INT C#
AD22
PCICLK0
0
VIA6306 IEEE1394
INT D#
AD23
PCICLK1
1
PCI 1
INT A/B/C/D#
AD24
PCICLK2
2
NV SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Connector: PCI_E4
NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two GPUs to run in tandem
within a system to achieve up to twice the performance of a single graphics card. To
utilize this technology, the two GPU cards must be
connected by an SLI bridge card.
You can find an SLI switch card on the mainboard
configured to non-SLI mode by default (fig.1).
SLI Bridge Card
SLI Switch Card
non-SLI mode
Fig.1
If you intend to use the SLI interface for better graphics performance, please refer to
the following instructions.
1. Turn the latch either right or left to loosen the SLI switch card (refer to fig.2).
Turn the latch to
loosen the card
Fig.2
MSI Reminds You...
Make sure that you power off the system before removing the SLI
switch card.
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2. Remove the SLI switch card. Flip it over to the other side (SLI mode side) and
insert it slantwise (at 45-degree angle) into the NV SLI connector (fig.3).
SLI mode
Fig.3
3. Press down the SLI switch card and secure it with the latch (fig.4). Before
installing or removing an NV SLI module, make sure that you unplug the power
supply first.
Turn the latch to
fix the card
Fig.4
4. After configuring the switch card to SLI mode, you can now install two
graphics cards on PCI Express x16 slots. W ith two cards installed, an SLI
bridge card is required to connect the atop golden fingers of these two graphics cards (fig.5). Please note that although you have installed two graphics
cards, only the video outputs on the first card will work. Hence, you only need
to connect a monitor to the first PCI Express card.
SLI bridge
card
Fig.5
MSI Reminds You...
1. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the
model you purchase.
2. If you intend to install only ONE x16 graphics card, make sure
that: a. your graphics card is Installed on the PCI_E1 slot;
b. the SLI switch card is set to non-SLI mode.
3. If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that:
a. these two graphics cards are of the same brand and
specifications;
b. the SLI switch card is set to SLI mode.
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5. After the hardware installation is completed, restart the system and install
the NV SLI driver/utility. A configuration panel will be provided for Multi-GPU
control. Check the Enable multi-GPU box to enable the SLI function for the
onboard graphics cards (concerning the details of multi-GPU settings, please
refer to your graphics card manual) .
Check the box
6. Restart your system and a pop-up will show in the system tray confirming
that M ulti-GPU has been enabled.
MSI Reminds You...
If you want to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make
sure that you reset the SLI switch card (SLI mode to non-SLI mode) and
disable the "MultiGPU" function.
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need
to run the Setup program when:
² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter
are under continuous update for better system performance.
Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is
the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:
W9620NMS V1.0 150305 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD,
and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the cus tomer as M S = all standard
customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
150305 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may
also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
<↑>
Move to the previous item
<↓>
Move to the next item
<←>
Move to the item in the left hand
<→>
Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter>
Select the item
<Esc>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu
from a submenu
<+/PU>
Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD>
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu
<F5>
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
3-2
<F7>
Load Optimized defaults
<F10>
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
BIOS Setup
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
M ain M enu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-M enu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain fields that means a sub-menu containing
additional options can be launched from this field.
You can use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the
field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu.
Then you can use the control keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If
you want to return to the main menu, just press
<Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys
to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the
Help screen.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup
functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of AWARD ® special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power M anagement Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
H/W Monitor
This entry shows your PC health status.
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BIOS Setup
Cell M enu
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and
overclocking.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
performance.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
Set User Password
Use this menu to set User Password.
Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use
the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select
the value you want in each item.
Date
This allows you to set the system to the 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.
mon th
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.
T im e
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The
time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Channel 0/1 M aster/Slave, IDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not
work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk
drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive
type manually.
If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following
items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be
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provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
Access M ode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
Pr eco mp
Landing Z one
Sector
The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
The formatted size of the storage device.
Number of cylinders.
Number of heads.
W rite precompensation.
Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Number of sectors.
Drive A
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options: [None],
[360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.].
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Available options are:
[All Errors]
[No Errors]
[All, But Keyboard]
[All, But Diskette]
[All, But Disk/Key]
The system stops when any error is detected.
The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a keyboard error.
Base M emory/Extended M emory/Total M emory
The items show the memory status of your system (read only).
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Advanced BIOS Features
Removable Device Priority
This feature allows you to specify the priority of removable devices.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
This feature allows you to specify the hard disk boot priority. Press <Enter> to enter
the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device,
then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in this hard
disk boot priority list.
Virus Warning
The item is to set the Virus W arning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS
will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: [Disabled] and [Enabled].
CPU Internal Cache
The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s internal (L1) cache. Settings: [Enabled]
and [Disabled].
External Cache
The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s external (L2) cache. Settings: [Enabled]
and [Disabled].
Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load
the disk operating system.
MSI Reminds You...
Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the
bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install
a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the
system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Seek Floppy
Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On],
[Off].
Gate A20 Option
This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended
memory. W hen the default value [Fast] is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by
Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. W hen
[Normal] is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware.
Typematic Rate Setting
This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic
Rate & Typematic Delay.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: [6], [8], [10], [12],
[15], [20], [24], [30].
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed
and when the acceleration begins. Settings: [250], [500], [750], [1000].
APIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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M PS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1].
Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
Setting options: [Yes], [No].
Small Logo(EPA) Display
This item enables you to show the EPA logo (brand specific graphics) on the bootup
screen. Settings are:
[Disabled]
Shows the normal POST screen at boot.
[Enabled]
Shows a still image (EPA logo) on the screen at boot.
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Advanced Chipset Features
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting [Enabled] allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
OnChip IDE Channel 0/1
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Primary/Secondary M aster/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4)
for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes
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0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In [Auto] mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The settings
are: [Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDM A
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it
and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a
third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software
both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select Auto to
enable BIOS support. The settings are: [Auto], [Disabled].
IDE DMA Transfer Access
This item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard
Drive. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Serial-ATA 1/2
This item is used to enable or disable onchip SATA controller. The settings are:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
IDE Prefetch M ode
The onboard IDE drive interfaces support IDE prefetching, for faster drive
accesses. W hen you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface,
set this option to [Disabled] if the interface does not support prefetching. The
settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector
read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do),
select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/
write per sector the drive can support. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
nVidia RAID Config
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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RAID Enable
This item is used to enable/disable the onchip RAID function. W hen you set to
enable and the following fields will be selectabled. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave RAID
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each IDE
hard disk drive. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
SATA1/2 Primary/Secondary RAID
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA
hard disk drive. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard Device
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
OnChip USB
This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Selecting
[V1.1+V2.0] enables the system to support both USB 1.1 and 2.0 spec. Setting
options: [Disabled], [V1.1], [V1.1+V2.0].
USB M emory Type
This setting specifies the USB memory type. Setting options: [SHADOW ], [Base
Memory(640K)].
USB Keyboard/M ouse Support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or mouse in the
operating system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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AC97 Audio
[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be
enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled].
nVidia MAC LAN
Setting to [Auto] allows the BIOS to auto-detect the nVIDIA LAN controller and
enable it. Setting options: [Auto] and [Disabled].
M AC Media Interface
This setting specifies the MAC media interface. Setting options: [Pin Strap], [MII],
[RGMII].
OnBoard VIA 1394
This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. The
settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard I/O Chip Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
Onboard FDC Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on
the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system
has no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. The settings are: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Onboard Serial Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port. The
settings are: [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [Disabled], [Auto].
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IR Function Select
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting
options: [IrDA], [ASKIR], [Disabled].
[Disabled]
IR function Disabled
[IrDA]
IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
[ASKIR]
Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
RxD, TxD Active
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral in
use. Setting options: [Hi,Hi], [Hi,Lo], [Lo,Hi], [Lo,Lo].
IR Transmission Delay
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while
converting to receiving mode. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
UR2 Duplex Mode
This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting
options: [Full], [Half]. Under [Full] Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed. Under [Half] Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bidirectional transmission/reception is allowed.
Onboard Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides
Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:
[Disabled]
[3BC/IRQ7]
[278/IRQ5]
[378/IRQ7]
Line Printer port 0
Line Printer port 2
Line Printer port 1UART Mode Select
Parallel Port M ode
[SPP]
Standard Parallel Port
[EPP]
Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP]
Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP]
Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose
[SPP]. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously,
choose [EPP]. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP
mode only. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support
both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.
EPP M ode Select
The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the
onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be
displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either [EPP 1.7] spec or
[EPP 1.9] spec can be chosen.
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ECP Mode Use DMA
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port
with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP
Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel [3] or
[1].
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Power Management Setup
MSI Reminds You...
S3-related functions described in this section are available only when
your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
Sleep State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as W indows 98SE, W indows ME and W indows 2000,
you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through
the setting of this field. Options are:
[S1 (POS)]
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state,
no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
[S3 (STR)]
The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the
in formation of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains
powered while most other hardware components turn
off to save energy. The information stored in memory
will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”
event occurs.
[Auto]
The system will decide when to enter S1 or S3 state.
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Power M anagement
This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving. There are three
options for power management:
[Min Saving]
Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Hour
[Max Saving] Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Min
[User Define] Allows end users to configure each mode separately.
Video Off M ethod
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
[V/H SYNC+Blank]
This selection will cause the system to turn off the
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write
blanks to the video buffer.
[Blank Screen]
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
[DPMS Support]
Initial display power management signalling.
Soft-Off by PBTN
This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are:
[Instant-Off]
The power button functions as a normal power-on/off button.
[By HardW are] W hen you press the power button, the computer
enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is
pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is
turned off.
WOL (PME#) From Soft-Off
W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Settings:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Power-On by Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Day of M onth Alarm
The field specifies the date for Power-On by Alarm. Settings: [0]~[31].
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
The field specifies the time for Power-On by Alarm. Format is <hour><minute>
<second>.
S3 wake up by PS2/Keyboard, S3 wake up by PS2/M ouse
These fields allow the activity of the PS2 (keyboard and mouse) to wake up the
system from S3 sleep state. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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PNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to
operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with
its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is
strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the
default settings.
Init Display First
This item specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings:
[First PCIE], [PCI Slot].
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field [Disabled]. Select [Enabled] to reset Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on
and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating
system cannot boot. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
Resources Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as W indows ® 95/98. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into
each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “}”). The
settings are: [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual].
IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to [Manual].
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Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ
3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of
device using the IRQ. Settings are:
[PCI Device]
[Reserved]
For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
architecture.
The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
MSI Reminds You...
IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O
devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating
system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the
signal, when the operating system is ready, the system will interrupt
itself and perform the service required by the I/O device.
** PCI Express relative items **
M aximum Payload Size
This item allows you to set the PCI Express Maximum payload size per time. Settings:
[4096], [128], [256], [512], [1024], [2048].
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H/W Monitor
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor
function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
Chassis Intrusion Detect
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status
and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to
[Enabled] later. Setting options: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
Smart CPU1/CPU2 Fan Target
System Temperature with CPU Temperature with CPU Fan. The BIOS povides the
Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automatically depending on the
current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Smart CPU1/CPU2 Fan Tolerance
You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart CPU
Fan items. If the current temperatures of CPU fan reach to the maximum threshold
(the temperatures set in the Smart CPU Fan plus the tolerance values you set
here), the fans will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary if the current temperatures reach to the minimum threshold (the set temperatures minus the tolerance
values), the fans will slow down to keep the temperatures stable.
Smart SYSTEM Fan Target
The BIOS povides the Smart Fan system which can control the system fan speed
automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Smart SYSTEM Fan Tolerance
You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart
SYSTEM Fan items. If the current temperatures of system fans reach to the maximum threshold (the temperatures set in the Smart SYSTEM Fan plus the tolerance
values you set here), the fans will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary if the
current temperatures reach to the minimum threshold (the set temperatures minus the
tolerance values), the fans will slow down to keep the temperatures stable.
PC Health Status
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.
CPU1/CPU2/System Temperature, CPU1/CPU2/System Fan Speed, CPU1/
CPU2/Chipset Vcore, DRAM Voltage, +5.0V, Battery, +5VSB
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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Cell Menu
The items in Cell Menu include some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM and
overclocking functions.
MSI Reminds You...
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
Current CPU / DDR Clock
These two items show the current clocks of CPU & DDR. Read-only.
DRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.
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Timing M ode
This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing. If you
set this field to [Manual], the following fields will be selectable. The settings are:
[Auto], [Manual].
M emclock index value (M hz)
W hen it is set to [Manual] in Timing Mode, user can place an artificial memory
clock on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running faster
than this frequency.
CAS# Latency (Tcl)
W hen the Timing Mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable.This controls
the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before
SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: [Auto], [CL2.0],
[CL=2.5], [CL=3.0]. [CL=2.0] increases the system performance the most while
[CL=3.0] provides the most stable performance.
Min RAS# Active Time (Tras)
W hen the Timing Mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This setting
determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell. Setting
options: [Auto], [5T], [6T], [7T], [8T], [9T], [10T], [11T], [12T], [13T], [14T], [15 T].
RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd)
W hen the Timing Mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. W hen DRAM
is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This setup
item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address
strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster
the DRAM performance. Setting options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], [5T], [6T], [7T].
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Row Precharge Time (Trp)
W hen the Timing Mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This item
controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to
precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge
before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to
retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the
system. Available settings: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], [5T], [6T], [7T].
Bottom of 32-bit [ 31:24] IO
When the User Config mode is set to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This field
specifies the memory which could be remapped to another address higher than
00E0. (This item only activities in 64-bit OS) The settings are: [0000~00E0].
Node M emory Interleaving
Interleave memory blocks across Processor Nodes. BIOS will AUTO detect the
capability of Memory System. Options: [Disabled], [AUTO].
Node Interleaving Interlock
This setting controls the node interlock times. Options: [At least not], [All present
are].
H/W memory hole Remapping
This field enables hardware to remap the physical memory to the address
higher than 00E0. (This item only activities in 64-bit OS.) Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
H/W memory hole interlock
This setting controls the hardware memory hole interlock times. Options: [At
least not], [All present are].
MTRR M apping Mode
This setting controls the MTRR mapping mode. To install the W inXP64, this
setting should be set to [Continuous]. Setting options: [Continuous], [Discrete].
DRAM ECC Feature Control
If all memory in the system supports ECC, enabling this will initial scrub dram and
enable system requests to dram to be checked and/or corrected. Options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
ECC memory interlock
This setting controls the ECC memory interlock times. Options: [At least not], [All
present are].
ECC MCE enable
This setting enables/disables the ECC MCE function. Options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
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Chip-Kill mode enable
This item allows you to enable/disable Chip-Kill ECC on Nodes with all x4 ECC
capable dimms. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
ECC Redirection
Enable Scrubber to correct errors detected in DRAM during normal CPU requests (foreground scrubbing). Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
DRAM background scrubber
This feature sets the rate of BACKGROUND scrubbing for DRAM. (In addition to
normal ECC scrubbing from system requests.) Options: [Disabled], [1.31 ms],
[2.62 ms], [5.24 ms], [10.49 ms], [20.97 ms], [42.0 ms], [84.0 ms]. Note: BACKGROUND agent works independently of CPU requests and bus masters,
but cannot be enabled without first enabling DRAM ECC.
L2 cache background scrubber
This feature sets the rate of background scrubbing for L2 cache lines.Options:
[Disabled], [40 ns], [80 ns], [160 ns], [320 ns], [640 ns], [1.28 us], [2.56 us].
DCache background scrubber
This feature sets the rate of background scrubbing for DCACHE lines.Options:
[Disabled], [40 ns], [80 ns], [160 ns], [320 ns], [640 ns], [1.28 us], [2.56 us].
High Performance M ode
This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to [Optimized] enables
Adjust DDR Memory Frequency automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting
[Manual] allows users to configure these fields manually. Setting options: [Optimized],
[Manual].
Aggressive timing
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory clock. When [Enabled] is selected,
the timing delay of memory will be shorten to increase the performance. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Dynamic Overclocking
Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in
the MSITM ’s newly developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load
balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency
automatically. W hen the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it will speed
up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster. W hen the CPU is
temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the default
settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only
when users' PC need to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process,
and the CPU frequency need to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance.
Setting options:
[Disabled]
Disable Dynamic Overclocking function.
[Private]
1st level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 1%.
[Sergeant]
2nd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 3%.
[Captain]
3rd level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 5%.
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[Colonel]
[General]
[Commander]
4th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 7%.
5th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 9%.
6th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 11%.
MSI Reminds You...
Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable
than manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user
to make sure that your CPU can afford to overclocking regularly first.
If you find the PC appears to be unstable or reboot incidentally, it's
better to disable the Dynamic Overclocking or to lower the level of
overclocking options. By the way, if you need to conduct overclocking
manually, you also need to disable the D.O.T Ranger first.
NV/ATI Speed Up
This setting disables/enables the following chipset speed-up functions.
NV4X M emory Speed Up(%)
This setting increases the memory speed of the NV4X chipset as a way to enhance
system performance.
NV4X Core Speed Up(%)
This setting increases the core speed of the NV4X chipset as a way to enhance
system performance.
Add NV4X M emory CLK(M hz)
This setting speeds up the memory clock of the NV4X chipset as a way to enhance
system performance.
Add NV4X Core CLK(Mhz)
This setting speeds up the core clock of the NV4X chipset as a way to enhance
system performance.
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz).
Select the number between [200]~[400] for needed frequency.
HT Frequency
This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of the link’s transmitter clock.
Setting options: [1x], [1.5x], [2x], [2.5x], [3x], [4x], [5x].
HT Width
This field allows you to set the HT W idth between CPU & Chip.↑ mark means Chip to
CPU HT W idth. And ↓ mark means CPU to Chip HT Width. Setting options: [ ↓ 8 ↑ 8], [
↓ 16 ↑ 8], [↓ 8 ↑16], [ ↓16 ↑16].
CPU Spread Spectrum
This setting is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. W hen
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overclocking the CPU, always set it to [Disabled]. Setting options: [Center Spread],
[Disabled].
SATA Spread Spectrum
This setting is used to enable or disable the SATA Spread Spectrum feature. Setting
options: [Disabled], [Down Spread].
PCIE Spread Spectrum
This setting is used to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum feature. W hen
overclocking the CPU, always set it to [Disabled]. Setting options: [Disabled], [Down
Spread].
PCIE Clock
This item allows you to select the PCIE Bus clock frequency (in MHz).
number between [100]~[145] for needed frequency.
Select the
SSE/ SSE2 Instructions
This setting disables/enables the SSE/SSE2 Instructions. The Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) were introduced in the Pentium III processor. The SSE extensions consist of a new set of instructions and a new set of registers. These instructions and
registers are designed to allow Single-Instruction Multiple-Data (SIMD) computations
to be made on single-precision floating-point numbers.
The Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) were introduced in the Pentium 4 and Intel
Xeon processors. They consist of a new set of instructions that operate on the XXM
and MXCSR registers and perform SIMD operations on double-precision floatingpoint values and on integer values. Several of these new SSE/SSE2 instructions also
operate in the MMX registers. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Cool’n’Quiet
This feature is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which provides a CPU
temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU’s from overheating due to the
heavy working loading. Setting options: [Disabled], [Auto].
MSI Reminds You...
For the purpose of ensuring the stability of Cool'n'Quiet function, it is
always recommended to have the memories plugged in DIMM1.
Hammer Fid Control
This item lets you adjust the CPU ratio. Setting to [Startup] enables the CPU running at
the fastest speed which is detected by system. Setting options are: [Startup], [x4]~
[x11].
Hammer Vid Control
This item lets you adjust the CPU VID. Setting to [Startup] enables the CPU running at
the default VID which is detected by system. Setting options are: [Startup], [0.825V],
[0.850V], [0.875V],~, [1.550V].
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CPU Voltage
This feature allows you to trim the voltage of CPU.
M emory Voltage
Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this
setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term
purpose is NOT recommended.
NF4 Voltage
NF4 voltage is adjustable in the field.
MSI Reminds You...
The settings shown in different color in CPU Voltage, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage help to verify if your setting is proper for your
system.
G ray: Default setting.
Yellow: High performance setting.
Red:
Not recommended setting and the system may be
unstable.
Changing CPU Voltage, M emory Voltage and AGP Voltage may
result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.
PCI Clock Auto Detect
This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock
frequency of the installed PCI bus. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to
the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default
values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the
mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for
stable system performance.
W hen you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You
will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>.
You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without
entering any password.
W hen a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try
to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your
system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a
password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the
Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Feature menu. If the Security Option is
set to [System], the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to
[Setup], password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
MSI Reminds You...
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the
setup menu.
User password:
Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menu.
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nVIDIA RAID Introduction
Appendix A: nVIDIA RAID Introduction
NVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology—which is
used by the world’s leading businesses—to the common PC desktop. This technology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to offer data protection.
For all levels, RAID techniques optimize storage solutions by using multiple disks
grouped together and treating them as a single storage resource.
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Introduction
System Requirement
Operating System Support
NVRAID supports the following operating systems:
W indows XP Home Edition
W indows XP Professional Edition
W indows 2000 Professional
RAID Arrays
NVRAID supports the following types of RAID arrays described in this section:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves the disk read and write
times for many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays.
Spanning (JBOD): JBOD provides a method for combining drives of different s i z e s
into one large disk.
Summary of RAID Configurations
Array
Uses
Advantages
Drawbacks
# Hard
Disks
Fault
Tolerance
RAID 0
Non-critical data
requiring high
performance.
High data throughput.
No fault tolerance.
multiple
None
RAID 1
Small databases or any
other small capacity
environment requiring
fault tolerance.
100% data
redundancy.
Requires 2 drives for
the storage space of 1
drive.
2
RAID 0+1
Critical data requiring
high performance.
Optimized for both
100% data
redundancy and
performance.
Allows spare disks.
Requires 2 drives for
the storage space of 1
drive—the same as
RAID level 1.
4+
Yes
JBOD
Combining odd size
drives into one big drive
Combines and uses
the capacity of odd
size drives.
Decreases
performance because
of the difficulty in
using drives
concurrently or to
optimize drives for
different uses.
Multiple
No
Yes
MSI Reminds You...
Please note that the companion MSI Driver/Utility CD supports this
mainboard with Windows 2000/XP system drivers ONLY. Hence,
users cannot install OS, either WinME or Win98, in their SATA hard
drives.
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RAID Configuration
Basic Configuration Instructions
The following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID:
Non-Bootable RAID Array
1. Choose the hard disks that are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS. (Check p.
3-17 for details.)
2. Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and
Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or Spanning (JBOD) and create the desired RAID array.
3. Enter the W indows OS, run the W indows nForce Setup application and install the
RAID software. (Check p.A-7 for details.)
4. Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks.
Bootable RAID Array
1. Choose the hard disks that are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS. (Check p.
3-17 for details.)
2. Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and
Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or Spanning (JBOD) and create the desired RAID array.
3. Boot from the W indows CD, use the floppy disk that has the RAID driver to copy
and install the nForce RAID software. (Check p.A-7 for details.)
4. Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks.
Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS
Be sure to enable the IDE RAID or SATA RAID items in SATA Devices Configuration of Integrated Peripherals in BIOS (refer to p.3-17 for details) before configuring the NVRAID BIOS. After that press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The
PC will reboot right away. Then enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when
prompted, and follow the procedures described below to set up the NVRAID BIOS.
NVRAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you
want to make part of the array.
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup
1. After rebooting your PC, wait until you
see the RAID software prompting you
to press F10. The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and
boot process prior to loading the OS.
2. Press F10, and the NVIDIA RAID Utility
--- Define a New Array window will
appear.
The default RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to
O pti mal.
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Understanding the “Define a New Array” Window
Use the Define a New Array window to
• Select the RAID Mode
• Set up the Striping Block
• Specify which disks to use for the RAID Array
Depending on the platform used, the system can have one or more channels. In a
typical system there is usually one controller and multiple channels, and each channel has a slave and a master.
The channel/controller/master/slave status of each hard disk is given in the Loc
(location) columns of the Free Disks and Array Disks lists.
In the example above, 1.0.M means the hard drive is attached to Channel 1, Controller
0, and the drive is set to Master. The following is a list of all possible combinations:
Parallel ATA
0.0.M
Channel
0.0.S
Channel
0.1.M
Channel
0.1.S
Channel
0,
0,
0,
0,
controller
controller
controller
controller
0, Master
0, Slave
1, Master
1, Slave
Serial ATA
1.0.M
Channel 1, controller 0,
1.1.M
Channel 1, controller 1,
2.0.M
Channel 2, controller 0,
2.1.M
Channel 2, controller 1,
Master
Master
Master
Master
MSI Reminds You...
There is no such thing as Slave drive in Serial ATA. All drives are
considered to be Master since there is a one to one connection
between the drive and the controller.
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Using the Define a New Array Window
If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is
highlighted.
• Selecting the RAID Mode
By default, this is set to [Mirroring]. To change to a different RAID mode, press the
down arrow key until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode box—either
[Mirroring], [Striping], [Spanning], or [Stripe Mirroring].
• Selecting the Striping Block Size
Striping Block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the
disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default [Optimal], which is 32KB, but
the
values can be between [4 KB] and [128 KB].
• Assigning the Disks
The disks that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Free
Disks block. These are the drives that are available for use as RAID array disks.
To designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk,
1. Tab to the Free Disks section. The first disk in the list is selected.
2. Move it from the Free Disks block to the Array Disks block by pressing the right
arrow key (-->). The first disk in the list is moved, and the next disk in the list is
selected and ready to be moved.
3. Continue pressing the right-arrow key (<-- ) until all the disks that you want to use
as RAID array disks appear in the Array Disks block.
It shows that two disks have been assigned as RAID1 array disks in the figure
above.
- Define a New Array -
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Completing the RAID BIOS Setup
1. After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data prompt
appears.
2. Press Y if you want to wipe out all the data from the RAID array, otherwise press
N. You must choose Yes if the drives were previously used as RAID drives.
The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you
have set up.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, then press Enter.
The Array Detail window appears.
4. If you want to mark this disk as empty and wipe out all its contents then press C.
5. At the prompt, press Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N.
6. Press Enter again to go back to the previous window and then press Ctrl-X to
exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID
BIOS, the next step is to configure and load NVRAID drivers under W indows, as
explained in “Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under W indows” on pA-7.
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NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation
Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows
(for Non-bootable RAID Array)
The existing W indows IDE Parallel ATA driver (as well as the Serial ATA driver if SATA
is enabled) must be upgraded to use the NVIDIA IDE Parallel ATA driver (as well as the
NV Serial ATA driver if SATA is enabled).
This section describes how to run the setup application and install the RAID software
which will upgrade the W indows IDE driver and install the RAID software.
1. Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA W indows nForce Drivers page.
2. Select the modules that you want to install. Make sure that the “NVIDIA IDE Driver”
is selected.
3. Click Next and then follow the instructions.
4. After the installation is completed, be sure to reboot the PC.
5. After the reboot, initialize the newly created array. See “Initializing and Using the
Disk Array” on pA-10.
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Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)
1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the W indows CD, and the
W indows Setup program starts.
2. Press F6 and wait for the W indows Setup screen to appear.
3. Specify the NVIDIA drivers:
(1) Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter. The
W indows Setup screen appears as below:
MSI Reminds You...
Please follow the instruction below to make an nVIDIA RAID driver for
yourself.
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Ignore the Setup screen and use “Explorer” to browse the CD.
3. Copy all the contents (excluding the subfolders) in the
\\nVidia\System\CK804\IDE\WinXP or
\\nVidia\System\CK804\IDE\Win2K to a formatted floppy disk.
4. The driver disk for nVIDIA RAID driver is done.
(2) Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” and then press Enter.
(3) Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter.
(4) Select “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller” and then press Enter. The following W indows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:
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4. Press Enter to continue with W indows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy
disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of W indows XP
installation is completed, then take out the floppy.
5. Follow the instructions on how to install W indows XP. During the GUI portion of the
install you might be prompted to click Yes to install the RAID driver. Click Yes as
many times as needed in order to finish the installation. This will not be an issue
with a signed driver.
MSI Reminds You...
Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver
will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After
that, the driver will not have to be installed
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Initializing and Using the Disk Array
The RAID array is now ready to be initialized under W indows.
1. Launch Computer Management by clicking “Start” --> “Settings” --> “Control Panel”
--> “Switch to Classic View” then open the “Administrative Tools” folder and
double click on “Computer Management”.
2. Click “Disk Management” (under the “Storage” section). The Initialize and Convert
Disk W izards appears.
3. Click Next. The Select Disks to Initialize window appears. The disks listed depend
on how many arrays you have configured.
4. Click Next. The Select Disks to Convert window appears.
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5. Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then click
Next. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window appears.
6. Click Finish. The “Computer Management” window appears.
The actual disks listed will depend on your system, and the unallocated partition is
the total combined storage of two hard disks. You must format the unallocated
disk space in order to use it.
7. Format the unallocated disk space. Right click “Unallocated space”, select “New
Partition…” and follow the wizard. After the drive has been formatted, it is ready
for use.
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RAID Drives Management
There is an application called NVRAIDMAN which helps you perform the following
tasks of nVDIA RAID.
• Viewing RAID Array Configurations
View an array configuration (mirrored, striped, mirror-striped, JBOD, or any supported combination)
• Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk
• View free and/or dedicated free disks
• Designate a free disk to a particular array
• Rebuilding a RAID Mirrored Array
• Rebuild a broken mirrored array
• W atch the progress of rebuilding an array
Viewing RAID Array Configurations
To view your RAID configuration from W indows, launch the NVRAID Management
utility by double-clicking NvRaidMan.exe (the default location of NvRaidMan.exe is
in \\nVidia\System\CK804\IDE\W inXP\raidtool or
\\nVidia\System\CK804\IDE\Win2K\raidtool of the setup CD accompanied with your
mainboard).
The RAID configuration information appears in the right-side pane, as shown below.
MSI Reminds You...
The information in the figures in this part may very from what it is shown
in your system.
NVRAID M irrored Array
The figure below shows an example of a two hard drive mirrored array using identical 55.90 GB IDE hard drives (ST360015A), where one drive is configured as
Master and the other drive is configured as Slave. The total hard disk space used is
55.90 GB. (1.1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes)
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NVRAID Striped Array
The figure below shows an example of a two hard drive striped array using identical
55.90 GB IDE hard drives (ST360015A), where one drive is configured as Master
and the other drive is configured as Slave. The total disk space used is 111.80 GB.
NVRAID Striped Mirror Array
The figure below shows an example of a four hard drive stripe-mirrored array. The
total disk space used is 111.80 GB.
NVRAID Spanning (JBOD) Array
The figure below shows an example of a two hard drive spanning array. The total
disk space used is 111.80 GB.
NVRAID Mirrored Array and a Striped Array
The figure below shows an example of a two hard drive mirrored array as well as a
two hard drive striped array.
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Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk
You can designate a hard drive to be used as a spare drive for a RAID 1 or RAID 0+1
array2. The spare drive can take over for a failed disk. NVRAID supports two types
of spare drives:
• Free Disk
A free disk is a disk that is not part of any RAID array, but can be used by any
available RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 array that requires a particular disk when one of its
disks crashes or becomes unusable. The process is automatic and doesn’t require
any user interaction.
For example, if you have a system with four hard disks where one disk is used to
boot the OS, two hard drives are set up in a mirrored array, and a fourth hard disk is
set up as a free disk, then if one of the mirrored array drives fails, the free disk will
be automatically assigned to the mirrored array to be used instead of the failed disk.
• Dedicated Disk
A dedicated free disk is a disk that is assigned to a RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 array and that
disk is used by that array only when needed, for example during a system crash
where a RAID mirrored drive is broken. The dedicated disk can be used only by the
array that it is assigned to and not by any other array, unlike a free disk which can be
used by any available RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 array.
Assigning a Free Disk
To mark a disk as free, or not a part of any array,
1. Enter the system BIOS setup and make sure that the drive that you want to mark as
free is RAID enabled.
2. Enter the RAID BIOS and make sure that the drive is not part of any array (if one
exists).
3. Boot into W indows and run the NVRAIDMAN program. The drive appears under the
Free Disk section. The figure below shows an example of the NVRAIDMAN display
if you have a mirror array and one free disk.
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Assigning a Dedicated Disk
To mark a disk as dedicated, or reserve it for use by a specific array,
Step 1: Mark the Disk as a Free Disk
1. Enter the system BIOS setup and make sure that the drive that you want to mark as
free is RAID enabled.
2. Enter the RAID BIOS and make sure that the drive is not part of any array (if one
exists).
3. Boot into W indows and run the NVRAIDMAN program. The drive appears under the
Free Disk section.
Step 2: Dedicate the Free Disk to an Array
W hile running NVRAIDMAN, dedicate the free disk to an array using one of the
following two methods:
• Method 1: Select a free disk and then assign it to an array.
• Method 2: Select an array and then assign a free disk to it.
Both methods are equally simple ways of accomplishing the same task.
M ethod 1: Select a free disk and then assign it to an array.
1. Right click one of the available disks under the Free Disk section. The pop-up menu
appears.
2. Select Designate Spare from the menu to launch the Spare Disk Allocation Wizard.
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3. Click Next.
The RAID Array Selection page appears.
4. From the RAID Array Selection page, select one of the arrays from the list.
This is the array to which you want to allocate the dedicated free disk.
Note: There is only one array created on the system.
5. Click Next.
The Completing the NVIDIA Spare Disk Allocation page appears.
6. Click Finish.
As shown in figure below, the ST380023AS drive is now a dedicated free disk in the
mirrored array. If a system crash occurs that causes any of the two ST360015A
drives to fail, the ST380023AS hard drive will take over and be used in the newly
formed mirrored array.
Once a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed at
any time. To remove the disk, right click on the dedicated disk and select the option to
remove it.
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M ethod 2: Select an array and then assign a free disk to it.
1. Right click on the array to which you want to assign a dedicated free disk. The popup menu appears.
2. Select Designate Spare from the menu to launch the Spare Disk Allocation Wizard.
3. Click Next. The Free Disk Selection page appears.
4. From the Free Disk Selection page, select one of the disks from the list. Please note
that there can be more than one disk to choose from.
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5. Click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Spare Disk Allocation page appears.
6. Click Finish.
You have now assigned a dedicated free disk to a mirrored array.
Once a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed at
any time. To remove the disk, right click on the dedicated disk and select the option to
remove it.
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Example of Dedicating a Free Disk in a RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 Array
You can also assign a dedicated free disk to a RAID 1 or a RAID 0+1 array, using the
same process.
1. Right-click either the free disk that you want to dedicate to an array, the array type,
or the array drives as shown in the figure below. Then click Designate Spare to
launch the Spare Disk Allocation W izard.
2. Click Designate Spare and then follow the instructions in the W izard. The figure
below shows an example of a RAID 1 array that has one spare disk dedicated to it.
Once a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed at
any time. To remove the disk, right click on the dedicated disk and select the option to
remove it.
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Rebuilding a RAID Mirrored Array
Rebuilding is the process of recovering data from one hard drive to another. All data
is copied from one hard drive to another and then the data is synchronized between
the two hard drives. This only applies to RAID 1 array as well as a RAID 0+1 array.
Rebuilding Instructions
After creating a mirrored array, you can rebuild the array using the following steps:
1. Go to Windows and run the NVRAID Management utility. The figure below shows
an example of a system with one mirrored array.
2. Right-click on Mirroring. The popup menu appears.
3. From the popup menu, click Rebuild Array. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array W izard
appears.
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4. Click Next. The Disk Selection page appears.
5. Select the drive that you want to rebuild by clicking it from the list, then click Next.
The Completing the NVIDIA Rebuild Array page appears.
6. Click Finish. The array rebuilding starts after a few seconds, and a small pop-up
message appears towards the bottom right corner of the screen as shown in the
figure below.
During the rebuilding process, the NVRAID Management utility screen shows the
status under the System Tasks and Details sections.
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M ore About Rebuilding Arrays
• Rebuilding Occurs in the Background
The rebuilding process is very slow (it can take up to a day) and occurs in the
background so as not to affect the performance of the system.
• Rebuilding Applies Only to RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 Arrays
Rebuilding an array works only when using RAID1 and/or RAID 0+1. Rebuilding does
not apply to RAID 0 and JBOD arrays.
• You Can Use Any Available Free Disk
You can rebuild a mirrored array using any available Free Disk or Dedicated Disk.
For example, the figure below shows a mirrored array using 34.48 GB HD while
having two Free Disks each 55.90 GB large.
To use one of these available free disks to rebuild your array, follow the same steps
as explained in “Rebuilding a RAID Mirrored Array” on p.A-20, except when prompted
to select a disk, choose one of the two available free disks.
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Using 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- Channel Audio Function
Appendix B: Using 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- Channel Audio Function
The mainboard is equipped with Realtek ALC850 chip, which provides support for 8channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel.
ALC850 allows the board to attach 2, 4, 6 or 8 speakers for better surround sound
effect. The section will tell you how to install and use 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-channel audio
function on the board.
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Installing the Audio Driver
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC850 codec to function properly before
you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio operations. Follow the procedures
described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
For W indows ® 2000, you must install W indows ® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before
installing the driver.
The following illustrations are based on W indows ® XP environment and could look
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.
Click here
MSI Reminds You...
The AC97 Audio Configuration
s oftware utility is under
continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program
screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the
latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.
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Using 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- Channel Audio Function
3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software.
Click here
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Select this
option
Click here
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio
feature now. Click the audio icon
from the system tray at the lower-right corner
of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration. It is also available to
enable the audio driver by clicking the Sound Effect Manager from the Control
Panel.
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Sound Effect
Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.
Edit
You may also edit the properties for an environment as you wish by clicking the “Edit”
button, then just scroll the bar in the bottom for each property to adjust.
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You may c hoose the provided s ound eff ects , and the equalizer will adjus t
automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new
equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the “Load EQ Setting” and “Save
Preset” button, click “Reset EQ Setting” button to use the default value, or click
“Delete EQ Setting” button to remove a preset EQ setting.
There are also other pre-set equalizer models for you to choose by clicking “Others” under the Equalizer part.
Load EQ Setting
Reset EQ Setting
EQ Setting On/Off
Save Preset
Delete EQ
Setting
Here it provides the Karaoke function which will automatically remove human voice
(lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. You may use the “up arrow” and
“down arrow” button to raise/lower the key, and press the lower button to remove
the human voice.
Raise the key
Remov e the
human voice
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Lower the key
Using 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- Channel Audio Function
Speaker Configuration
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.
1. First you have to select the audio configuration below which is identical to
the audio jack on your mainboard. In this model it uses Realtek ALC850
codec which supports 8-channel S/PDIF, therefore you should choose 8CHS/PDIF (Optical & Coaxial).
2
1
3
2. Select a desired multi-channel operation here.
a. Headphone for the common headphone
b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output
e. 8CH Speaker for 8-Speaker Output
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Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will
light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check
whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. Or you may click the “Auto Test” button to test the
sounds of each speaker automatically.
C en te r
Front Left
Front Right
Subwoofer
Side Left
Rear Left
Side Right
Rear Right
3. W hile you are testing the speakers in 8-Channel / 6-Channel Mode, if the
sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you
should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two
channels.
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HRTF Demo
In this tab you may adjust your HRTF (Head Related Transfer Functions) 3D positional
audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select different
environment to choose the most suitable environment you like.
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General
In this tab it provides some information about this AC97 Audio Configuration utility,
including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec. You
may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.
Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon
will show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories
dialogue box will appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take
advantage of.
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SPDIF
In this tab it provides options about SPDIF-Out for you to configure.
† No Output: W ith this option, there is no S/PDIF output signal while playing analog
and digital audio.
† Output digital only: W ith this option, only digital audio will be allowed to play via
SPDIF out while playing analog and digital audio.
† Output digital and analog: W ith this option, both digital and analog audio will be
allowed to play via SPDIF out while playing analog and digital audio.
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Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function
Connecting the Speakers
W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software
utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the
setting in software utility.
n 2-Channel M ode for Stereo-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack
on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1
7
4
2
5
3
6
2-Channel Analog Audio Output
1
Line In
2
Line Out (Front channels)
3
MIC
4
Line Out (Rear channels, but not functioning in this mode)
5
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but not functioning in this mode)
6
Optical SPDIF jack
7
Coaxial SPDIF jack
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n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
4-Channel Analog Audio Output
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector and
two speakers to the real-channel Line Out connector.
1
Line In
2
Line Out (Front channels)
3
MIC
4
Line Out (Rear channels)
5
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
6
Optical SPDIF jack
7
Coaxial SPDIF jack
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n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output
1
2
4
5
3
6
7
6-Channel Analog Audio Output
1
Line In
2
Line Out (Front channels)
3
MIC
4
Line Out (Rear channels)
5
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
6
Optical SPDIF jack
7
Coaxial SPDIF jack
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Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel
and two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors.
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n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8-Channel Analog Audio Output
1
Line Out (Side channels)
2
Line Out (Front channels)
3
MIC
4
Line Out (Rear channels)
5
Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)
6
Optical SPDIF jack
7
Coaxial SPDIF jack
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel,
two speakers to the c enter/
subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors, and two speakers
to the side-channel Line Out
connectors.
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