Preface 990FXA GAMING Motherboard G52-78931X1
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 990FXA GAMING Series (MS-7893 v1.X) ATX motherboard. The 990FXA GAMING Series motherboards are based on AMD® 990FX & SB950 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® AM3/ AM3+ processor, the 990FXA GAMING Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Packing Contents Chapter 1 Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc SATA Cable SLI Cable Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
■■The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■■Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■■Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Motherboard Specifications Chapter 1 CPU Support ■■Supports AMD® FXTM/ PhenomTM II/ AthlonTM II and SempronTM processors for the AM3/ AM3+ socket Hypertransport ■■HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s Chipset ■■AMD® 990FX & SB950 Memory Support ■■4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB ■■Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz ■■Dual channel memory architecture Expansion Slots ■■3x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots -- PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support up to PCIe 2.
■■1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■■1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ■■6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ■■3x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports) ■■1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.
Connectors Quick Guide DIMM4 DIMM3 SYSFAN3 DIMM2 DIMM1 JPWR2 SYSFAN1 CPUFAN CPU Socket Chapter 1 Back Panel JPWR1 SLOW_MODE PCI_E1 SYSFAN2 PCI_E2 SATA5_6 PCI_E3 SATA3_4 PCI_E4 SATA1_2 PCI_E5 JBAT1 PCI1 JCI1 JCOM1 JAUD1 SYSFAN4 JSP1 JFP2 JFP1 JUSB4 JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB3 JUSB2 Getting Started 1-6
Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel I/O Ports 1-8 CPU AM3/ AM3+ Socket 1-10 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors 1-19 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory slots 1-13 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-23 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-24 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-22 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-23 JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1-20 JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors 1-15 JSP1 S/PDIF-Out Connector 1-23 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1-22 JUSB1～3 USB 2.
Back Panel Quick Guide PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port LAN Port Line-In RS-Out USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port USB 3.1 Port Optical S/PDIF-Out Line-Out CS-Out Mic USB 2.0 Port SS-Out USB 2.0 Port Chapter 1 ▶▶PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port The PS/2® keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2® keyboard/ mouse. ▶▶Optical S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. ▶▶USB 2.
Chapter 1 ▶▶Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices. ■■ Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices. ■■ Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone. ■■ Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone. ■■ RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. ■■ CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. ■■ SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to AM3/ AM3+ CPU The surface of the CPU has a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the APU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Chapter 1 Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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 correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & motherboard. 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Chapter 1 2.
5. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 6. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. CPU fan connector Chapter 1 7. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it. 8. Fasten down the lever. 9. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. Chapter 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Mounting Screw Holes Chapter 1 The I/O ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate. When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the motherboard package.
Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors Chapter 1 These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard’s power connector. d n u d ro un nd .G ro u d 4 .G ro un 3 .G ro 2 .
Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe x16 Slot Chapter 1 PCIe x1 Slot PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Single Video Card Installation 2. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the computer case.
Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Chapter 1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 Important • Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply.
CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector. o d tr n n u ro 2V e Co .
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the MConnector into the motherboard. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors. http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Chapter 1 Spe ake r zer 2 .+ 8 .6 .+ 4 . Buz D D in E LE P rL d o e n .
JUSB1～3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others. in P nd o u + .N ro 0 9 G B 0. 7 .US B S C 5 U . C 3 .V 1 JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .N w 3 R _ _ 0 o B _ 2 .P S B3 nd X _C T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. U R T nd IN o .C ru 1 .G 2 Chapter 1 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 SO C D . 3 .D 1 This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. ct te e D e n o n h io P ct d e a e in et .H P D 0 o 1 .N IC d 8 M n . C 6 .N ou 4 Gr . 2 io n L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 .S ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M IC 3 .
Jumper JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM. Chapter 1 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
Switch SLOW_MODE: Slow Mode Booting Switch This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing. Enabled Chapter 1 Normal (Default) Important Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide. You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code. Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. 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 SETUP. ■■ You want to change the default settings for customized features. Important • Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and stability if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings.
Overview After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. Language Temperature monitor Virtual OC Genie Button System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection ▶▶BIOS menu selection The following options are available: ■■ SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ■■ OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments.
▶▶Virtual OC Genie Button Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile. Important We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function. ▶▶Menu display This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations. Hot key Mouse <↑↓→← > Description Select Item .
SETTINGS System Status ▶▶System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The year can be adjusted by users. ▶▶System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is .
Advanced ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI Express interface protocol and latency timer. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶ACPI Standby State Specifies the power saving mode for ACPI function [S1] Sleep Mode. Hardware remains on. [S3] Suspend to RAM. Turns off hardware.
▶▶SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. The default mode is AHCI. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. [RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port 0 (COM). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press to enter the sub-menu.
Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Wake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
▶▶Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard. [Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices.
▶▶U-Key Enable or disable USB driver device as key. This requires the USB device to be plugged in for access to the computer.. ▶▶Make U-Key at When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you to specify the USB drive. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
OC Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking. ▶▶Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory. Read-only. ▶▶Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed.
▶▶AMD Turbo Core Technology [Auto] Based on AMD Turbo Core Technology, part of CPU core ratio may pop down for providing more performance headroom for active CPU core, even AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology is Disabled. [Auto] Turbo Core Technology will linked to AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology. [Enabled] Enables this function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Adjust Turbo Core Ratio [Auto] Specifies the Turbo Core frequency multiplier. ▶▶Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency Shows the adjusted Turbo Core frequency.
▶▶HT Link Speed This item allows you to set the Hyper-Transport Link speed. Setting to [Auto], the system will detect the HT link speed automatically. ▶▶Adjusted HT Link Frequency It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency. Read-only. ▶▶HT Link Control Press 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.
▶▶MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. ▶▶CPU Features Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶AMD Cool’n’Quiet [Auto] Enabled or disabled AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. [Auto] Depends on AMD Design. [Enable] Enables AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption. [Disabled] Disables this function.
M-FLASH Important M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only). ▶▶Save BIOS to storage Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk. The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format. ▶▶Update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ▶▶Select one file to update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS. The system will reboot after updating.
OC PROFILE ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Saves the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Loads the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clears the current overclocking profile.
HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information Temperature & Speed graphic display Fan control field Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Control”. Smart Fan Control automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed.
Please follow the description below to set the temperatures and fan speeds. a b c d e f ■■ a - Selects a fan you want to specify the speed. ■■ b - Checks this item to activate the following items for changing default values. ■■ c - Slides the Min and Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum temperatures. ■■ d - Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage. ■■ e - Slides the arrow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Software Configuration Appendix A After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
▶▶Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ▶▶Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. ▶▶Jack status panel This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.
Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
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Appendix B AMD RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality.
RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During boot-up, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility. Press to enter RAID Option ROM utility... Important Appendix B Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility. The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear.
Appendix B View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter.
LD View / LD Define Menu (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. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. Appendix B 2.
■■ 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. Appendix B 3. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, use the space key to change the assignment to “Y”. Then press [Ctrl+Y] to save the configuration. 4. A message will show, press [Ctrl + Y] to input a LD name as your desire or press any key to save default LD name.
6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. • If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD with remaining capacity of the selected hard drives. Appendix B 7. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below. Press ESC key to the main screen. 8.
Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID) 1. Press “3” on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu. Appendix B 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. Press “Ctrl+Y” to complete the deletion.
Installing Driver ■■ New Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system. 1. During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to install Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1 click on “Load Driver” button to install a third party RAID driver. 2. When prompted, insert the “AMD RAID Driver” disk (optical drive or USB) and press Enter.
Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID If you plan to install 64bit operating system on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create and load the RAID array in EFI shell. WARNING Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives! Make sure to back up your files! There is no way to reverse the process! The following describes an example of how to install Windows 7/ 8 64bit on a RAID 0 volume greater than 2.2TB. 1. Access BIOS → SETTING → Advanced → Integrated Peripherals submenu.
9. Delete all logical drivers by selecting “Logical Driver Main Menu” → “Logical Driver Delete Menu”. + Logical Drive Main Menu + Logical Drive List Menu + Logical Drive Create Menu + Logical Drive Delete Menu 10. Make sure there are not any logical drivers (as shown below). + Logical Drive Delete Menu Appendix B - 11. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and select “Logical Driver Create Menu”.
14. Back to “Logical Driver Main Menu” and fill “Ld Name”. + Logical Drive Create Menu + Usable Physical Drive List Basic Setting Raid Mode Stripe Block (KB) Initialization Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy Write Policy Ld Name : : : : : : : <64> raidsys_ Appendix B + - + Ld Size Setting 15. Select “Ld Size Setting” → “Start to Create”.
17. When prompt “Successful To Create Logical Drive” press Enter to continue. Successful To Create Logical Drive ‘Enter’ Key - Continue 18. Exit RAID ROM by pressing F10. When prompt “Are you Sure To Exit” press Y. Are You Sure To Exit? ( y / n ) 19. After exiting RAID ROM, system will prompt you to restart computer (shown as below). Insert Windows 7/ 8 64bit DVD into the DVD drive. Press Enter to reboot. Drv[40] Ctrl[B2] Lang[eng] - Options Set. Appendix B Press [ENTER] to restart platform 20.
Appendix B 23. Select “Removable Disk” from Browse for Folder dialog then click OK. 24. Install “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller”. 25. Windows 7/ 8 64bit can find the RAID volume now. Please continue the installing procedure.
Appendix B AMD RAID B-14
