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USER MANUAL G52-75991XR MSI

Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA- TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correciness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve- ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. "= MSP is registered trademark of Micro-Star Intl Co..Ltd. NVIDIA? is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ATIS is registered trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc. AMD® is registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Intel® is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows? is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is registered trademark of American Megatrends, Inc. Award° is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Realtek® is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Lucid® is trademarks of LucidLogix Technologies, Ltd. Revision History Revision | Revision History Date VS.1 Update for PCB 5.X (Europe version) August 2010 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. Œ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http:/www.msi.com/index.php ?func=service © Contact our technical staff at: htfp://ocss.msi.com

Safety Instructions = Always read the safety instructions carefully. ” Keep this Users Manual for future reference. = Keep this equipment away from humidity. " Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place any- thing over the power cord. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: © The power cord or plug is damaged. © Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. © The equipment has been exposed to moisture. © The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual. © The equipment has been dropped and damaged. © The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60°C (140°F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. LES ER ÉRFAARNÈNR, ÉFÉMRERREMNE, TÉRÉRARETH, HÉFEBRT, HRARRIERMERES SAINS.

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be LD coiectes separatety for recycling special disposal.

Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide GC N 1 996 reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below. © Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. © _ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. © Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. © Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance 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-7599 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmiul interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may.

cause undesired operation.

Mainboard Specifications Processor Support = AMD° Phenom" || series, Athlon" Il series and Sempron" series processor in the AM3 package. {For the latest information about CPU, please visit http:/www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport = HyperTransport" 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s Chipset = North Bridge: AMD® RX780 chipset = South Bridge: AMD° SB710 chipset Memory Support “ DDR3 1600 *(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 DRAM (total 16GB Max) = 4 DDR3 DIMMS, support Dual-Channel mode {* OC= overclocking, for more information on compatible components, please visit http:/www.msi.comlindex.php?func=testreport) LAN = Supports Gb LAN (10/10/1000) by Realtek® RTL8111E IEEE 1394 = Chip integrated by VIA® VT6308P = Supports 1 IEEE 1394 port (back panel) & 1 IEEE 1394 connector Audio "HD audio codec integrated by Realtek® ALC892/ ALC887 (optional) = Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing SATA » 6 SATA 3Gb/s (SATA1-6) ports by AMD°SB710 = 2 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA7-8) ports by Marvell® 88SE9128 (for 870A-G55) = Supports hot plug & asynchronous notification Inporent Please note that setting the “PCI Express x4/x1 Slot” as [x4] under “integrated Pe- ripherals” in BIOS will disable the SATA 6 Gb/s ports (SATA7-8) and PCIE x1 slot (PCI Ef). USB 3.0 #2 USB 3.0 ports by NEC uPD720200F1 RAID # SATA1-6 ports support RAID 0/ 1/ 10 mode by AMD° SB710 = SATAT-8 ports support RAID 0/ 1 mode by Marvell® 88SE9128 (for 870A-G55) En-2

Floppy = 1 floppy port = Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB Connectors = Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 Clear CMOS button - 1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out port - 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port - 6 USB 2.0 ports - 1 USB 3.0 port - 1 IÈEE 1394 port = 1 LAN port - 6 flexible audio ports = On-Board - 2 USB 2.0 connectors - 4 USB 3.0 connector - 1 IÉEE 1394 connector - 1 Chassis Intrusion connector - 1 S/PDIF-Out connector - 1 Front Panel Audio connector - 1 Serial Port connector - 1 TPM Module connector - 1 CD-In connector - 1 OC Genie button Slots #2 PCIE x16 slots - PCLE2 supports up to PCIE x16 speed, PCILE3 supports up to PCIE x4 speed - Supports ATI CrossFireXM Technology " 1PCIE x1 slot = 3 PCI slot, supports 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Please note that setting the ‘PCI Express x4/x1 Slot” as [x4] under “integrated Pe- ripherals” in BIOS will disable the SATA 6 Gb/s ports (SATA7-8) and PCIE x1 slot (PCILE1). Form Factor = ATX (22.5 cm X 30.5 cm) Mounting = 6 mounting holes

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Screw Holes When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below.

The side has to toward the rear, the position — for the 1/O shield of the chassis. ae EL ; — Screwholes Refer above picture to install standoffs in the appropriate locations on chassis and then screw through the mainboard screw holes into the standoffs. Import + _ To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuit and chassis or unnecessary standoffs mounted on the chassis is prohibited. + Please make sure there are no metal components placed on the mainboard or within the chassis that may cause short circuit of the mainboard.

CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http:/www.msi.comvindex. php?func=cpuform2 Inporent Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guar- antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product speci- fications. Introduction to AM3 CPU The surface of CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Gold arrow En-6

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

1. Pull the lever sideways away from 2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.

The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard. Press the CPU down firmiy into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the le- ver with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely em- bedded into the socket.

5. Position the cooling set onto the re- 6. Then press down the other end ofthe

tention mechanism. clip to fasten the cooling set on the Hook one end of the clip to hook top of the retention mechanism first. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it.

8. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU

1e ë + Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase. + While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed boit, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.

Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1,5V À. J L 7225144 pin 48x2=96 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.

He EN Es 1nstaled CE Empty + DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots. +_ In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots. +_ To ensure a successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM first. + Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module.

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right

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. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated.

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot

clips at the sides. You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. En-10

Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 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 power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you'd like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13. ATX 8-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU. + Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. En-11

MS-7599 Mainboard Back Panel Coaxlal LAN Mouse SRDIR Out IEEE 1394 Port e Er ee SES Une OuCS Out ENÉMNANENEMXQ | USB20Pot USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port Optical USB 2.0 Port SIPDIF-Out > Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2° mouse/keyboard. > Clear CMOS Button There is a CMOS RAM on board with an external battery power supply to preserve the system configuration data. 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 button to clear data. Press the button to clear the data. Inperent Make sure that you power off the system before clearing CMOS data. After pressing this button to clear CMOS data in power off (G3) state, the system will boot automatically. > Coaxial S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digi- tal audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable. > Optical S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digi- tal audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. > USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed). En-12

> IEEE 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE 1394 devices. > USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). If you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 port. > LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection 10 yo Green Orange the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a ES network cable to it. LED |Colr | LED State Condition Len | Yellow [or LAN link is not established. On(Steady state) LAN link is established. On(brighter & pulsing) | The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Right | Green | or 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected Orange | On 1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected > Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate between audio effects according to the color of audio jacks. =“ Line-n (Blue) - Line In, is used for extemal CD player, tape-player or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones. RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode. En-13

MS-7599 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB floppy disk drive.

• The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE de- vices.

• The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. Inporent If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives sepa- rately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. En-14

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1-8 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. SATAT/ SATAB (6Gb/s) SATA7_8 supported by Marvell® 88SE9128 (optional) SATA1-6 (3Gb/s) supported by AMD® SB710 + Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. Please note that setting the “PCI Express x4/x1 Slof” as [x4] under “Integrated Pe- ripherals” in BIOS will disable the SATA 6 Gb/s ports (SATA7-8) and PCIE x1 slot (PCLE1). 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. En-15

MS-7599 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1-2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be con- nected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a special designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFANT RSR dupe Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processors official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Control Center utility that will auto- matically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN1. Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel 1/0 Connectivity Design Guide. En-16

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel 1/0 Connectivity Design Guide. S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

“The MB layout in this figure is for reference only. S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional) En-17

MS-7599 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / USB3 In addition to being compliant with Intel® 1/0 Connectivity Design Guide, this connector is also ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. USB 2.0 connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2 USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Dupont + Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. +_lf you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the USB 3.0 connector. CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for external audio input. En-18

• The MB layoutin this figure Is for reference only. 1394 Bracket (optional) Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. En-20

Jumpers Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board with an external battery power supply to preserve the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is tumed on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data Inporent 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 main- board. En-21

Button This section will explain how to change your mainboard's function through the use of the OC Genie button. OC Genie Button: TURBO1 This button is used to auto-overclock the system. When the system is in a power off state, pressing the button will enable OC Genie. The button will light up and lock into place. After booting up, the system will automatically detect the optimum values to overclock. To disable the OC Genie function, please press the button again after powering off the system. The button light will turn off, and the system will restore the default setting. Important + When using OC Genie, installation of DDR3 1333 and up memory and a better CPU cooler is highly recommended. + We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range and the damages or risks caused by the OC Genie overclocking behavior. + You can disable the OC Genie function in BIOS setup. And we suggest you to save the OC Genie configuration to overclocking profile in BIOS for future using. + The usage of OC Genie is at your own risk. Overclocking is never guaranteed by MSI. En-22

Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card. PCIE x16 Slot ES PCIE xt Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI Slot Inporemt When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power sup- ply first. Read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for it, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Interrupt Request Routing IRQ, or interrupt request line, 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: Order1 Order2 Order3 Order4 PCI Slot1 INTE# INTF# INTG# INT H# PCI Slot2 INTF# INTG# INTH# INTE# PCI Slot3 INTG# INTH# INTE# INTF# En-23

CT we Go een eno CC RRRE] a == © CPU Phase LEDs These LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. Hions [or #000 CPU is in 1 phase power mode. MT CPU is in 4 phase power mode. En-24

BIOS Setup This chapter provides basic 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: “An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run BIOS SETUP. = You want to change the default settings for customized features. Inporemt + The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly dif- ferent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. + Upon boot-up, the st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format: A7599AMS V25.X 071010 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as À = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as | = Intel, N = NVIDIA, À = AMD and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V25.X refers to the BIOS version. 071010 refers to the date this BIOS was released. En-25

Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP Ifthe 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 re- start the system by simultaneousiy pressing <Ctrl>, <AI>, and <Delete> keys. Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( t 4 ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub- menu can be launched from this field. À sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ? 4 } 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 the <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. En-26

The Main Menu Once you enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from the 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 Fi > 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 the BIOS special enhanced features. > Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. > Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. > HW Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. > Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. > BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. > Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequencyvoltage control and overclocking. En-27

MS-7599 Mainboard > M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). > Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. > 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. > Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. > Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. En-28

When enter the BIOS Setup utility, follow the processes below for general use.

1. Load Optimized Default : Use control keys (1 1) to highlight the Load Optimized

Defaults field and press <Enter> , a message as below appears: Load Optimal Defaults? 10k1 [Cancel] Select [Ok] and press Enter to load the default settings for optimal system perfor- mance.

and press <Enter> , a message as below appears: Save configuration changes and exit setup? [Ok] [Cancel] Select [OK] and press Enter to save the configurations and exit BIOS Setup utility. The configuration above are for general use only. If. you need the detailed settings of BIOS, please see the English manual on MSI website. En-29

4. Cell Menu Introduction : This menu is for advanced user who want to overclock the

mainboard. Setup Utility - Copuright (C) 1985-2005, Anerican fegatrends, Inc Cell fen CPU Enfornat ion LPress Enter] U Featui AD Cool’n’Quiet Lutol CHE Support fdjust CPU FSB Frequency GH2) fdjust CPU Ratio Autol + CPU-HE Ratio LAutol IDisabledl isabledl TAutol L fe Defaults F6:Upt Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. > Current CPU / DRAM / CPU-NB Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU, Memory and CPU-NB speed. Read-only. > CPU Specifications Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. > CPU Technology Support Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu shows the technologies that the installed CPU supported. > CPU Feature Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. > AMD Cool'n'Quiet The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. Inporent To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is re- quired to double confirm that: + Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. Under Cell Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet, and set this item to “Enabled”. En-30

+ Enter Windows, and select [Start->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->{Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under Power schemes. > C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all proces- sors support Enhanced Hal state (C1E). > SVM Support This item is used to enable/ disable SVM. > AMD Coofn'Quiet The Cooln'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. » C1E Support To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state (C1E). > Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). > OC Stepping This item will be enabled after you set the overclocking frequency in the “Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)”. And the following items will appear. This items will help the system to overclock step by step after system booting up. > Start OC Stepping From (MHz) This item is used to set the initial FSB clock. The system will boot with the initial FSB clock, and start to overclock from initial FSB clock to set FSB clock that you set in “Adjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)” step by step. > OC Step This item is used to set how many steps for FSB colck overclocking. > OC Step Count Timer This item is used to set the buffer time for every step. > Adjust CPU Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the processor supports this function. > Adjusted CPU Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. > Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU-NB ratio. > Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted CPU NB frequency. Read-only. En-31

MS-7599 Mainboard > Unlock CPU Core This item is used to unlock the CPU core. Please refer to the procedures below for CPU core unlocked in BIOS setup. ( Enter ‘Cell Menu” and set “Unlock CPU Core” to [Enabled] ) Y Sa Au CRUE Au a Save changes and ext ihe BIOS selup. CHT Link Speed” to [x8] SSI ESA) (Or CNOS a Fait Success | fl You wil see the °X4” (quad core) or ‘X2° (dual core for | … (The CPU does not support CPU core Sempron series only) during POST. unlock, please leave Ihe defaul setings for system. AMD Phenom(tm) 1I(X2)Pr empron(tm) + This CPU core unlocked behavior depends on the CPU ability/ characteristic, and it is not guaranteed. + Depend on CPU's characteristic, once you get instable scenario, please restore the default settings for system. + You can also check the core numbers in performance tab of Windows task man- ager. > Advanced Clock Calibration This item is for overclock. Setting to [Enabled] allows you to set the CPU Ratio higher. Itis available only when the processor supports this function. > CPU Core Control This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. > OC Genie Lite Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the maximum FSB clock and to overclock automatically. If overclocking fails to run, you can try the lower FSB clock for overclocking successfully. > MEMORY-Z Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. > DIMM1-4 Memory SPD Information Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. En-32

> Advance DRAM Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. > DRAM Timing Mode This field has the capacity to automatically detect all of the DRAM timing. > DRAM Drive Strength This item allows you to control the memory data bus’ signal strength. Increasing the drive strength of the memory bus can increase stability during overclocking. > DRAM Advance Control This field has the capacity to automatically detect the advanced DRAM timing. If you set this field to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Auto], some fields will appear and selectable. > 1T/2T Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Select [1T] makes SDRAM signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting [2T] makes SDRAM signal controller run at 2T rate. > DCT Unganged Mode This feature is used to Integrate two 64-bit DCTs into a 128-bit interface. > Bank Interleaving Bank Interleaving is an important parameter for improving overclocking capability of memory. It allows system to access multiple banks simultaneously. > Power Down Enable This is a memory power-saving technology. When the system does not access mem- ory over a period of time, it will automatically reduce the memory power supply. > MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID This setting allows you to enable/disable the MemClk Tristating during C3 and ATLVID. > FSB/DRAM Ratio This item allows you to select the ratio of FSB/ DRAM. > Adjusted DRAM Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted Memory frequency. Read-only. > HT Link Control Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. > HT Incoming/ Outgoing Link Width These items allow you to set the Hyper-Transport Link width. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link width automatically. > HT Link Speed This item allows you to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the sys- tem will detect the HT link speed automatically. En-33

> Adjusted HT Link Frequency (MHz) It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only. > Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) This field allows you to select the PCIE frequency (in MHz). > Auto Disable DRAM/PCI Frequency When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DRAM/ PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). > CPU VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB VDD Voltage (V)/ CPU Voltage (V)/ CPU-NB Voltage {V)/ CPU DDR-PHY Voltage (V)/ DRAM Voltage (V)/ NB Voltage (V)/ NB PCI-E Voltage {V) SB Voltage (V)/ HT Link Voltage (V) These items are used to adjust the voltage of CPU, Memory and chipset. > Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) ofthe puises create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. Import If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction. The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight Jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your over- clocked processor to lock up. En-34

Software Information Take out the Driver/Utiity DVD that is included in the mainboard package, and place it into the DVD-ROM drive. The installation will auto-run, simply click the driver or util- ity and follow the pop-up screen to complete the installation. The Driver/Utility DVD contains the: - Driver menu : The Driver menu shows the available drivers. Install the driver by your desire and to activate the device. - Utility menu : The Utility menu shows the software applications that the mainboard supports. Important Please visit the MSI website to get the latest drivers and BIOS for better system per- formance. En-35