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MSI K9A2GM User Manual

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  • Page 1 K9A2GM / K9A2VM MS-7501 (V1.X) Mainboard G52-75011X1...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    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. Vis i t the MSI webs ite at http ://glob al.msi. com.tw /index. php? func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ....................... ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ....................... ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ...................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    780G/780V & SB700 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit ® the advanced AMD Phenom / Athlon 64 / Sempron pro- cessors in Socket AM2 / AM2+, the K9A2GM / K9A2VM delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    - Supports 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Fan Speed Control - Supports up to 5000+ and above (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform) - Hyper Transport supports up to 2.6GHz Chipset - North Bridge: AMD 780G / 780V...
  • Page 11 Getting Started Floppy - 1 floppy port - Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 IEEE 1394 port (Optional) - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 1 Gigabit LAN jack - 1 VGA port - 1 DVI port (Optional)

  • Page 12: Mainboard Layout

    T: R S-O ut 780G/780V M: CS-Out B: SS-O ut PC IE1_X1 AM D SB700 JMB381 PC IE16_X1 (Optional) PC I1 JSPI1 PC I2 Audio JAUD1 JCD1 SPDOUT1 SYSFAN1 J1394_1 (Optional) JUSB3 JFP1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JBAT1 K9A2GM / K9A2VM (MS-7501 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 13: Packing Checklist

    Getting Started Packing Checklist MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable MSI Motherboard Back IO Shield Standard Cable for Power Cable (for reference only) IDE Devices User’s Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents...
  • Page 14 M S-7501 M ainboard...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

  • Page 16: Quick Components Guide

    M S-7501 M ainboard Quick Components Guide DIMM Slots, p.2-6 Back Panel PWR1, p.2-8 CPU, p.2-3 I/O, p.2-9 CPUFAN1, p.2-13 JCOM1, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-17 JTPM1, p.2-16 FDD1, p.2-11 IDE1, p.2-11 ATXPWR1, p.2-8 PCI Express Slots, p.2-19 SATA1~4, p.2-12 PCI Slots, SYSFAN1, p.2-19 p.2-13...

  • Page 17: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index. php?func=cpuform. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system.
  • Page 18 M S-7501 M ainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+ 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open the lever installing the CPU. Sliding the plate 90 degree 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket.
  • Page 19 Hardware Setup Installing CPU Cooler Set 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 have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

  • Page 20: Memory

    M S-7501 M ainboard Memory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Setup Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    M S-7501 M ainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the pin 13 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.

  • Page 23: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Back Panel IEEE 1394 (Optional) Mouse Line-In RS-Out Line-Out CS-Out SS-Out Keyboard HDMI DVI-D (Optional) (Optional) M ouse/Keyboard ® ® The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. HDMI Port (Optional) The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams.
  • Page 24 M S-7501 M ainboard The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for con- Activity Indicator Link Indicator nection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Color LED State Condition LAN link is not established. Left Green On (steady state) LAN link is established.

  • Page 25: Connector

    Hardware Setup Connector Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
  • Page 26 M S-7501 M ainboard SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. Pin Definition Description Description JSPI1 VCC3_SB VCC3_SB SPI_MISO_F SPI_MOSI_F SPI_CS0_F# SPI_CLK_F SPI_HOLD# Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con- nect to one Serial ATA device.
  • Page 27 Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION JCOM1 Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready...
  • Page 28 M S-7501 M ainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for external audio input.. JCD1 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with ® Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD1 HD Audio Pin Definition SIGNAL...
  • Page 29 Hardware Setup S/PDIF-Out Connector: SPDOUT1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. SPDIF SPDOUT1 S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 ® This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con- necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, modems and the like.
  • Page 30 M S-7501 M ainboard Front Panel Connector: JFP1 This connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches/LEDs ® and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Power Power HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up Switch FP PWR/SLP...
  • Page 31 Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. 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.
  • Page 32 M S-7501 M ainboard Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith the CMOS RAM, the system can auto- matically boot OS every time it is turned on.

  • Page 33: Slot

    Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot...

  • Page 34: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    M S-7501 M ainboard 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: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 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.

  • Page 36: Entering Setup

    M S-7501 M ainboard 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.

  • Page 37: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup 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 Select the item <Enter>...

  • Page 38: The Main Menu

    M S-7501 M ainboard The Main Menu Standard CM OS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS Features ® Use this menu to setup the items of AMI special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

  • Page 40: Standard Cmos Features

    M S-7501 M ainboard Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY) 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 of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup IDE Primary M aster/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4 Important The IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4 items appear when you con- nect hard disk drives to the IDE/SATA connector on the mainboard. Device, Vender, Size These settings show the IDE/SATA device information. Read only. LBA/Large M ode This setting allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode.
  • Page 42 M S-7501 M ainboard System Information CPU ID/M icroCode, CPU Frequency, BIOS Version, Physical M emory, , Cache Size, L3 Cache Size These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).

  • Page 43: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. Quick Booting Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items.
  • Page 44 M S-7501 M ainboard Password Check This setting appears only when the BIOS Setting Password (p. 3-23) has been set beforehand. It specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. W hen set to [System], the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to [BIOS], password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup In addition to extending the capabilities and precision of a system, the HPET also improves system performance. VGA Share M emory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. Boot Sequence 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first boot device where BIOS attempts to load the...

  • Page 46: Integrated Peripherals

    M S-7501 M ainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup On-Chip ATA Devices PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. On-Chip SATA Controller These item allows users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID M ode This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices.

  • Page 48: Power Management Setup

    M S-7501 M ainboard Power Management Setup Important 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/ XP, select [Enabled].
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup 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 sys- tem when a “wake up” event occurs. Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button.
  • Page 50 M S-7501 M ainboard Resume From S3 By PS/2 Keyboard This controls how the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the system. If you choose Specific Key, the power button on the case will not function any more and you must type the password to power on the system. Resume from S3 By PS/2 Mouse This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.

  • Page 51: H/W Monitor

    BIOS Setup H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion 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.

  • Page 52: Cell Menu

    M S-7501 M ainboard Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory frequency. Read only. 3-18...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup AMD Cool’n’Quiet The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Important To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is ac- tivated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. U n d e r C e l l M e n u , f i n d A M D Cool’n’Q uiet, and s et this item to “Enabled.”...
  • Page 54 M S-7501 M ainboard Advance DRAM Configuration DRAM Timing Mode Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Bank Interleaving This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Auto Disable PCI Frequency W hen set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). CPU Voltage (V), MCT Voltage (V), DRAM Voltage (V), NB Voltage (V), HT Link Voltage (V) These items dispaly the power status of CPU, Memory, FSB and chipset.

  • Page 56: Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults

    M S-7501 M ainboard 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.

  • Page 57: Bios Setting Password

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six 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.
  • Page 58 M S-7501 M ainboard 3-24...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Realtek Alc888 Audio

    Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio The Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si- multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan- nels of independent s tereo s ound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out- Right channels.

  • Page 60: Installing The Realtek Hd Audio Driver

    M S-7501 M ainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
  • Page 61 Realtek ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. S el ec t t hi s option Click here...

  • Page 62: Software Configuration

    M S-7501 M ainboard 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 HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel.

  • Page 63: Sound Effect

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Sound Effect Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena”...
  • Page 64 M S-7501 M ainboard Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save Reset The settings are saved 10 bands of equalizer permanently for future would go back to the de- fault setting...
  • Page 65 Realtek ALC888 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal- izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the buttons “Pop”...
  • Page 66 M S-7501 M ainboard Mixer In the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually. 1. Adjust Volume You can adjust the volume of the speakers that you pluged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items.
  • Page 67 Realtek ALC888 Audio W hen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the rear panel, which is the default setting. Then you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files).
  • Page 68 M S-7501 M ainboard 3. Playback control Playback device Tool Mute This function is to let you freely decide which ports to output the sound. And this is essential when multi- streaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute...
  • Page 69 Realtek ALC888 Audio 4. Recording control Recording device Tool Mute -Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in -Realtek HD Audio Input M u te You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. Tool - Show the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
  • Page 70 M S-7501 M ainboard Audio I/O In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers. You can choose 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.
  • Page 71 Realtek ALC888 Audio Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection. M ute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in.
  • Page 72 M S-7501 M ainboard S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
  • Page 73 Realtek ALC888 Audio Test Speakers You can 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.
  • Page 74 M S-7501 M ainboard Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres- sion to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording. Acoustic Echo Cancelltion prevents playback sound from being recorded by mi- crophone together with your sound.

  • Page 75: D Audio Demo

    Realtek ALC888 Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica- tions like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like. A-17...
  • Page 76 M S-7501 M ainboard Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio 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.

  • Page 77: Hardware Setup

    Realtek ALC888 Audio Hardware Setup 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 Line In Line Out (Front channels) No function...
  • Page 78 M S-7501 M ainboard n 4-Channel M ode for 4-Speaker Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) No function No function A-20...
  • Page 79 Realtek ALC888 Audio n 6-Channel M ode for 6-Speaker Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) No function A-21...
  • Page 80 M S-7501 M ainboard n 8-Channel M ode for 8-Speaker Output Line In Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver.

  • Page 81: Appendix Bsata Raid

    SATA RAID Appendix B SATA RAID The Southbridge integrates SATA host controller that supports four SATA ports and RAID function for per- formance and reliability. SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 0+1 (Striping & Mirroring). RAID 0 greatly improves h ard d is k I/O p erf or manc e by concurrently striping data across multiple drives.

  • Page 82: Raid Configuration

    M S-7501 M ainboard RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter the FastBuild utility. Important Be sure to set the SATA Mode to “RAID”...
  • Page 83 SATA RAID View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
  • Page 84 M S-7501 M ainboard Define LD (Creating RAID) The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance, data security, and the number of drives available. It is best to carefully consider the long-term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually.
  • Page 85 SATA RAID • Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. • Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. • Cache Mode, W riteThru or W riteBack. 4. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment to “Y”.
  • Page 86 M S-7501 M ainboard 6. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below. Press ESC key to the main screen. 7. Press ESC key to exit the utility, a message “System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure?”...
  • Page 87 SATA RAID Delete LD (Deleting RAID) 1. Select “Delete LD” on the main screen. 2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press “Del” or “Alt+D” delete the RAID set. 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press “Ctrl+Y” to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it.

  • Page 88: Installing The Raid Driver (For Bootable Raid Array)

    Important Please follow the instruction below to make a SATA RAID driver for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents in the :...
  • Page 89 Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on ATI System Driver. The ATI System Driver includes RAID Driver.

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