MSI DKA790GX Manuel d'utilisateur

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1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the DKA790GX Platinum Se-ries (MS-7550 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The DKA790GXPlatinum Seri

C-3SATA RAIDView Drives AssignmentsThis window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drivesphysically attached to the SATA hos

MS-7550 MainboardC-4Define LD (Creating RAID)The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors includingperformance, data security,

C-5SATA RAID• Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only.• Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly small

MS-7550 MainboardC-66. 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 exi

C-7SATA RAIDDelete 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 t

MS-7550 MainboardC-8Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)For Windows XP:1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Window

C-9SATA RAIDInstalling 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 an

MS-7550 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support- Supports AM2+ Phenom FX/X4/X3/X2 processor- Supports Athlon 64/FX/X2 processor (For

1-3Getting StartedRAID- SATA1~5 supports RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD mode by SB750Floppy- 1 floppy port- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB

MS-7550 Mainboard1-4DKA790GX Platinum Series(MS-7550 v1.X) ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutBATT+DIMM1JAUD1ALC888JMB381RTL8111CRTM880N-793JCD1SYS_FAN2SYS_

1-5Getting StartedPacking Checklist* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of theproduct you purchased.Power Cabl

2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,b

MS-7550 Mainboard2-2Quick Components GuideJPWR2,p.2-8CPU,p.2-3JCI1,p.2-13WOL1,p.2-16DDR2,p.2-6JPWR1,p.2-8CPU_FAN1,p.2-13IDE1,p.2-11JTPM,p.2-14SATA1~5,

2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to preventoverheating. If you do not h

MS-7550 Mainboard2-4CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2+1. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2. P

2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Socket AM2+ CPU Cooler SetWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and acooling fan attac

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MS-7550 Mainboard2-6MemoryDDR2240-pin, 1.8V1 DIMM1 DIMM2DIMM3 DIMM42DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM43DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4Dual-Channel Memory Population Rule

2-7Hardware SetupVoltNotchImportant- DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2standard is not backwards compatible. You shou

MS-7550 Mainboard2-8Power SupplyPIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 G

2-9Hardware SetupBack Panel Keyboard / MouseThe standard PS/2®keyboard / mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2®keyboard / mouse. USB PortThe USB (Univer

MS-7550 Mainboard2-10LANThe standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). Youcan connect a network cable to it.Green / Or

2-11Hardware SetupConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.IDE Conn

MS-7550 Mainboard2-12Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~ SATA5This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connectto one Seri

2-13Hardware SetupChassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis isopened, the chassi

MS-7550 Mainboard2-14TPM Module Connector: JTPMThis connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Pleaserefer to the TPM se

2-15Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Pane

iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type r

MS-7550 Mainboard2-16PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG

2-17Hardware SetupFront USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 3These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal forconnecting high-sp

MS-7550 Mainboard2-18This mainboard provides the following switch for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to change your

2-19Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following button for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to change your m

MS-7550 Mainboard2-20SlotsImportantWhen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug thepower supply first. Meanwhile, read the docu

2-21Hardware SetupPCI Interrupt Request RoutingThe IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware linesover which devices

MS-7550 Mainboard2-22ATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) TechnologyATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) technology is an exciting new technology developed by ATIthat allow

2-23Hardware Setup3.When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed,reboot the system. After entering the O.S., click th

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

3-2MS-7550 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better syste

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3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

3-4MS-7550 MainboardThe Main Menu Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesU

3-5BIOS Setup User SettingsUse this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default

3-6MS-7550 MainboardStandard CMOS FeaturesThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the

3-7BIOS Setup Device / Vender / SizeIt will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. LBA/Large ModeThis allows you to

3-8MS-7550 MainboardThis sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of yoursystem (read only). System InformationPress <En

3-9BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO DisplayThis item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:[Enabled

3-10MS-7550 Mainboard Primary Graphic’s AdapterThis setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item

3-11BIOS Setup1st/ 2nd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the first/ second boot device where BIOS attempts toload the disk operating system. Boot

3-12MS-7550 MainboardIntegrated Peripherals USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Supp

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3-13BIOS Setup On-Chip ATA DevicesPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PCI IDE BusMasterThis item allows you t

3-14MS-7550 MainboardPower Management Setup ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Func

3-15BIOS Setup Power Button FunctionThis feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:[Power On/ Off]The power button functions as norm

3-16MS-7550 Mainboard Resume By Onboard LANWhen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any

3-17BIOS SetupH/W Monitor Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning me

3-18MS-7550 MainboardBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six cha

3-19BIOS SetupCell MenuImportantChange these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DRAM FrequencyThese items show the curr

3-20MS-7550 MainboardAdjust CPU FSB Frequency (MHz)This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency.Adjust CPU RatioThis item lets you to adjust t

3-21BIOS Setup MEMORY-ZPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. DIMM1/2/3/4 Memory SPD InformationPress <Enter&g

3-22MS-7550 Mainboard DRAM Timing ModeSetting to [Auto] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined byBIOS based on the configurations on

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3-23BIOS Setup1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] foroptimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagu

3-24MS-7550 MainboardCPU and Memory Clock OverclockingThe Adjust CPU FSB Frequency, Adjust CPU Ratio, FSB/Memory Ratio are theitems for you to overclo

3-25BIOS Setup Save Settings 1/ 2These items are used to save the settings set by yourself to CMOS. Load Settings 1/ 2These items are available after

3-26MS-7550 MainboardThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The

A-1Realtek AudioRealtek AudioAppendix AThe Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 chan-nels of

MS-7550 MainboardA-2aYou need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly beforeyou can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel o

A-3Realtek Audio3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereSelect thisoption4. Click Finish to restart the system.Cl

MS-7550 MainboardA-4aAfter installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audiofeature now. Click the audio icon from

A-5Realtek AudioSound EffectEnvironment SimulationYou will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,totally 23 kinds o

MS-7550 MainboardA-6aSaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuseReset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault settingEnable / D

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A-7Realtek AudioRaise the keyLower the keyRemove thehuman voiceFrequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might have.

MS-7550 MainboardA-8aMixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.1. Adjust VolumeYou can adjust the

A-9Realtek AudioWhen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from

MS-7550 MainboardA-10a3. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essentia

A-11Realtek Audio4. Recording controlRecording device-Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in-Realtek HD Audio InputMuteYou may choose to mute single or multip

MS-7550 MainboardA-12aAudio I/OIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.You can choose a desired multi-cha

A-13Realtek AudioConnector SettingsClick to access connector settings.Disable front panel jack detection (option)Find no function on front panel j

MS-7550 MainboardA-14aS/PDIFShort for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIFallows the transfer of digital audi

A-15Realtek AudioTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make testing s

MS-7550 MainboardA-16aMicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-sion to remove the possible noise dur

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A-17Realtek Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may also sele

MS-7550 MainboardA-18aInformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver Version, Di

A-19Realtek AudioConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your speakers

MS-7550 MainboardA-20a 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output4-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear cha

A-21Realtek Audio 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output6-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels

MS-7550 MainboardA-22a 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output8-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear cha

B-1Dual Core CenterDual Core CenterDual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utilitythat MSI has spent much research and efforts todevelop,

B-2MS-7550 MainboardActivating Dual Core CenterOnce you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in thesetup CD accompanying

B-3Dual Core CenterMainBefore using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI V044(V044 has to install with the version 8.26 o

B-4MS-7550 MainboardAV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optim

ixAppendix B Dual Core Center ... B-1Activating Dual Core Center ...

B-5Dual Core CenterDOT (Dynamic OverClocking)Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included inthe MSITM’s newly devel

B-6MS-7550 MainboardE (Efficiency)The revolutionary PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) design created by MSI is calledDual-Channel PWM. It is designed to cr

B-7Dual Core CenterClockIn the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock ofmainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card)

B-8MS-7550 MainboardVoltageIn the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPUvoltage... etc.) of your system, and you c

B-9Dual Core CenterFAN SpeedIn the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higherspeed for better cooling effect. There are

B-10MS-7550 MainboardTemperatureIn the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.On the underside, it shows the graphs of th

B-11Dual Core CenterUser ProfileIn the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profilebar, and the next screen will appe

B-12MS-7550 MainboardUse the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperatureexceeds the threshold you defined, the system will

C-1SATA RAIDSATA RAIDAppendix CThe integrate one SATA host controller separately, andsupport RAID function for performance and reliability.SATA RAID p

MS-7550 MainboardC-2RAID ConfigurationCreating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations aredone in the RAID BIOS. During