MSI 790GX-G65 Series User manual

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790GX-G65Series
MS-7576(V1.X)Mainboard
G52-75761X3
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CopyrightNotice
The materialinthisdocumentistheintellectual propertyof MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 Firstreleaseforeurope February2009
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw
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SafetyInstructions
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommendedbythe
manufacturer.
1. Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2. KeepthisUser’sManualforfuturereference.
3. Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
4. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurfacebeforesetting itup.
5. Theopeningsontheenclosureareforairconvectionhenceprotectstheequip-
ment fromoverheating.DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
6. Makesurethevoltageofthe powersourceandadjustproperly110/220Vbe-
foreconnectingtheequipmenttothepowerinlet.
7. Placethe powercordsuchawaythatpeoplecannotstepon it. Donotplace
anythingoverthepowercord.
8. AlwaysUnplug thePowerCordbeforeinsertinganyadd-oncardormodule.
9. All cautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
10. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopeningthatcoulddamage orcauseelectrical
shock.
11. If anyof thefollowing situationsarises, gettheequipmentcheckedbyaservice
personnel:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquid haspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeen exposedtomoisture.
†Theequipmenthasnotworkwelloryoucannotgetitworkaccording to
User’sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedand damaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
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FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement
Thisequipmenthasbeen
tested and found tocomply
withthe limitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15of the FCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable protection
againstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
usesand canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand used in accor-
dancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradiocommunications.
However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurin aparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful interferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning theequipmentoff and on,the useris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyone ormoreof themeasureslisted
below.
†Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
†Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.
†Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton acircuitdifferentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected.
†Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED’INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7576
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
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WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement
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CONTENTS
CopyrightNotice.........................................................................................................ii
Trademarks..................................................................................................................ii
RevisionHistory.........................................................................................................ii
TechnicalSupport......................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions...................................................................................................iii
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement.............................................iv
WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement.......................v
English......................................................................................................................En-1
MainboardSpecifications.................................................................................En-2
Quick ComponentsGuide..................................................................................En-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)..........................................................................En-5
Memory...............................................................................................................En-8
PowerSupply..................................................................................................En-10
BackPanel.........................................................................................................En-11
Connectors......................................................................................................En-13
Buttons.............................................................................................................En-20
Switchs............................................................................................................En-21
Slots..................................................................................................................En-22
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................En-28
SoftwareInformation......................................................................................En-36
Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1
Spezifikationen..................................................................................................De-2
Komponenten-Übersicht...................................................................................De-4
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)..........................................................................De-5
Speicher.............................................................................................................De-8
Stromversorgung............................................................................................De-10
Rücktafel..........................................................................................................De-11
Anschlüsse......................................................................................................De-13
Tasten...............................................................................................................De-20
Steckplätze......................................................................................................De-21
Schalter............................................................................................................De-22
BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................De-28
Software-Information......................................................................................De-36
Fran ais.....................................................................................................................Fr-1
SpécificationsdelaCarteMère........................................................................Fr-2
Guiderapidedescomposants..........................................................................Fr-4
Processeur:CPU...............................................................................................Fr-5
Mémoire...............................................................................................................Fr-8
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Connecteurd’alimentation...............................................................................Fr-10
Panneauarrière................................................................................................Fr-11
Connecteurs.....................................................................................................Fr-13
Boutons.............................................................................................................Fr-20
Slots...................................................................................................................Fr-21
Interrupteur.......................................................................................................Fr-22
RéglagesBIOS..................................................................................................Fr-28
InformationdeLogiciel.....................................................................................Fr-36
Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1
Характеристики ...............................................................................................Ru-2
Руководство по размещению компонентов ..............................................Ru-4
CPU(Центральный процессор).....................................................................Ru-5
Память ..............................................................................................................Ru-8
Разъем питания .............................................................................................Ru-10
Задняя панель ...............................................................................................Ru-11
Коннекторы ....................................................................................................Ru-13
Кнопки .............................................................................................................Ru-20
Слоты ...............................................................................................................Ru-21
Переключатели ..............................................................................................Ru-22
Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................Ru-28
Сведения опрограммном обеспечении ...................................................Ru-36
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790GX-G65
Series
User’sGuide
English
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MS-7576Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-SupportsAMD®PhenomTM IIX4/X3and AthlonX4/X3/ X2processors
intheAM3package.
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU, pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2)
HyperTransport
-HyperTransport3.0up to5.2GT/s
Chipset
-NorthBridge:AMD®790GX/780Gchipset
-SouthBridge:AMD®SB710 /SB750 chipset
MemorySupport
-DDR3800/1066/1333/1600(OC)SDRAM(16GBMax)
-4DDR3DIMMs(240pin/1.5V)
(Formoreinformation oncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
SidePortMemory
-DDR3SDRAM1Gbit(optional)
LAN
-SupportsLAN10/100/1000 FastEthernetbyRTL8111DL
IEEE 1394 (optional)
-ChipintegratedbyVIA VT6315N
-Transferrateisup to400Mbps
-Supportsupto2ports
Audio
-HD AudioALC888S/ALC889
-Upto8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
IDE
-1IDEportbySB710 /SB750
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-5SATAII portsbySB710 /SB750
-1eSATAportbySB710 / SB750
-Supportsstorageand datatransfersatup to3Gb/s
RAID
-SATA1~5supportsRAID0/1/10 orJBODmodebySB710
-SATA1~5supportsRAID0/1/10 /5orJBODmode bySB750
(optional)
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Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2port
-1OpticalS/PDIF-Outport
-1VGAport
-1DVI-D port
-1HDMI port
-11394port(optional)
-6USB 2.0ports
-1eSATAport
-1LANjack
-6flexibleaudiojacks
On-BoardPinheaders/Connectors
-3USB 2.0pinheaders
-1IEEE1394pinheader(optional)
-1SPDIFoutconnector
-1CD-Inconnector
-1Front PanelAudiopinheader
-1ChassisIntrusionSwitchpinheader
-1Serialportconnector
-1TPMpinheader(optional)
-1OCswitch
-1PowerLEDButton
-1ResetLEDButton
-1ClearCMOSButton
Slots
For790GX
-1PCI Expressx16 slot supportsuptoPCIExpress x16 speed.When
dualgraphiccardsenabled,itwillturntox8speed.
-1PCIExpressx16slotsupportsuptoPCI Expressx8speed
-2PCIExpressx1slots
-2PCIslot, support3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface
For780G
-1PCI Expressx16 slot
-3PCIExpressx1slots
-2PCIslot, support3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-ATX (30.4cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mountingholes
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MS-7576Mainboard
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Quick ComponentsGuide
DDR3, En-8
Back Panel I/O,
En-11
PWR1, En-10 CPUFAN1,
En-15
JPWR1, En-10
IDE1, En-13
OCSWITCH1,
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SYSFAN3,
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SATA1~5,
En-14
JFP2, En-18
JFP1, En-18
JTPM1, En-17
JCOM1, En-17
POWER1,
En-20
CLR_CMOS1,
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RESET1,
En-20
JUSB1~3,
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FDD1,
En-13
J1394_1,
En-14
JSP1,
En-19
JCD1,
En-18
JAUD1,
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PCI,
En-27
PCIE,
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SYSFAN1/2,
En-15
CPU, En-5
JCI1, En-15
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CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthe latestinformation aboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.
php?func=cpuform2
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriouslydamage the CPUand system.Always makesure
thecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotectthe CPUfromoverheating.Make
surethatyouapplyan even layerofthermalpaste(orthermaltape)between
the CPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
Replacing theCPU
WhilereplacingtheCPU,alwaysturnofftheATXpowersupplyorunplug the
powersupply spowercordfromthegrounded outlet firsttoensurethe safety
ofCPU.
Overclocking
Thismainboardisdesigned tosupportoverclocking.However,pleasemake
sureyourcomponentsareabletotoleratesuchabnormalsetting,while
doing overclocking.Anyattempttooperatebeyond productspecificationsis
notrecommended. Wedonotguaranteethedamages orrisks caused
byinadequateoperation orbeyondproductspecifications.
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MS-7576Mainboard
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CPU&Cooler Installation
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
1.Pull theleversidewaysawayfrom
thesocket. Makesuretoraisethe
leverup toa90-degree angle.
2.LookforthegoldarrowoftheCPU.
The gold arrowshouldpointas
shownin thepicture.TheCPUcan
onlyfitin thecorrectorientation.
3.If the CPUiscorrectlyinstalled,the
pinsshouldbecompletely
embeddedintothesocketandcan
notbe seen.Pleasenotethatany
violation of the correctinstallation
proceduresmaycausepermanent
damagestoyourmainboard.
4. Press theCPUdownfirmlyintothe
socketand closethelever.Asthe
CPUislikelytomovewhilethelever
isbeing closed,alwaysclosethe
leverwithyourfingerspressing
tightlyontopoftheCPUtomake
suretheCPUisproperlyand com-
pletelyembeddedintothesocket.
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6.Then pressdowntheotherendof
thecliptofastenthecooling seton
thetopof theretentionmechanism.
LocatetheFixLeverand liftup it.
5.Positionthecooling setontothere-
tentionmechanism.
Hookoneend oftheclip tohookfirst.
7.Fastendownthelever. 8.AttachtheCPUFancabletotheCPU
fanconnectoronthemainboard.
1.Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstration ofthe cooler
installationforSocketAM2+CPUsonly.Theappearanceof yourmainboard
mayvarydependingon the modelyou purchase.
2.Whiledisconnecting the SafetyHookfromthefixedbolt,it isnecessaryto
keepaneyeon yourfingers, becauseoncethe SafetyHookisdisconnected
fromthe fixed bolt, the fixed leverwill spring backinstantly.
Important
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Memory
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
3
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
Dual-ChannelMemory Population Rules
InDual-Channelmode,thememorymodulescantransmitand receivedatawithtwo
databuslinessimultaneously.EnablingDual-Channelmodecanenhancethesystem
performance.Pleaserefertothe following illustrationsforpopulationrulesunder
Dual-Channel mode.
TheseDIMM slotsareusedforinstalling memorymodules.
Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents, pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreport
Empty
Installed
72x2=144 pin
DDR3
240-pin,1.5V
Dual-Channel:ChannelAinSKYBLUE;ChannelBinPINK
48x2=96pin
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Important
-DDR3memorymodulesarenotinterchangeable withDDR2and the DDR3
standardisnotbackwardscompatible.You shouldalways install DDR3
memorymodulesinthe DDR3DIMM slots.
-Indual-channelmode,makesurethatyouinstallmemorymodulesof the
sametypeand density indifferentchannel DDRDIMMs.
-Toenable successful systemboot-up,alwaysinsertthememorymodules
intothe DIMM1first.
Installing Memory Modules
1.Thememorymodulehasonlyonenotchonthecenterand will onlyfitin theright
orientation.
2.Insertthememorymodule verticallyintotheDIMMslot.Thenpushitin until the
goldenfingeronthe memorymoduleisdeeplyinserted inthe DIMMslot.The plastic
clipateachsideoftheDIMM slot will automaticallyclosewhenthememorymodule
isproperlyseated.
3.Manuallycheckifthememorymodulehasbeenlockedin placebytheDIMM slot
clipsatthesides.
Important
You can barelyseethe goldenfingerifthememorymoduleisproperlyinserted
inthe DIMM slot.
Volt Notch
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PowerSupply
PIN SIGNAL
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND
PIN SIGNAL
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWROK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
PinDefinition
pin12
pin13
24
JPWR1
131
12
Important
1.Makesurethatall the connectorsareconnectedtoproperATXpowersup-
pliestoensurestable operation ofthe mainboard.
2.Powersupplyof450 watts(and above)ishighlyrecommended forsystem
stability.
ATX24-Pin Power Connector:JPWR1
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectanATX24-pinpowersupply.
ToconnecttheATX24-pin powersupply,makesuretheplugofthe
powersupplyisinsertedin theproperorientationand thepinsare
aligned.Then pushdownthe powersupplyfirmlyintotheconnector.
Youmayusethe20-pin ATXpowersupplyasyoulike.If you’dlike
tousethe20-pin ATXpowersupply,pleaseplug yourpowersup-
plyalongwithpin 1&pin13 (refertotheimageattherighthand).
Thereisalsoafoolproof designonpin11,12,23&24toavoid
wronginstallation.
PIN SIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
4 12V
PinDefinition
PWR1
ATX4-Pin PowerConnector:PWR1
This4-pin powerconnectorisusedtoprovidepowertothe CPU.
1
3 4
2
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BackPanel
PS/2port USBPorts Mic
Line-Out
Line-In
LAN RS-Out
SS-Out
CS-Out
VGAPort
OpticalS/PDIF-Out
ThisS/PDIF (Sony&PhilipsDigitalInterconnectFormat)connectorisprovided for
digitalaudiotransmissiontoexternalspeakersthrough anopticalfibercable.
PS/2port
ThestandardPS/2®mouse/keyboardDINconnectorisforaPS/2®mouse/keyboard.
VGAPort
TheDB15-pin femaleconnectorisprovidedformonitor.
DVI-DPort
TheDVI-D(DigitalVisualInterface)connectorallowsyoutoconnectaLCD monitor.
It providesahigh-speeddigitalinterconnectionbetweenthecomputerand itsdisplay
device. ToconnectanLCD monitor,simplyplug yourmonitorcable intotheDVI-D
connector,andmakesurethattheotherend ofthecableisproperlyconnectedto
yourmonitor(refertoyourmonitormanualformoreinformation.)
HDMIPort
TheHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)isan all-digitalaudio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressedstreams. HDMIsupportsall TVformat, includ-
ingstandard,enhanced, orhigh-definitionvideo,plusmulti-channeldigitalaudioona
singlecable.
1394 Port(optional)
The IEEE1394 portonthebackpanelprovidesconnection toIEEE1394devices.
eSATAPort
TheeSATAportisforattachingtheeSATAexternalharddrive.
DVI-DPort HDMIPort eSATA
Port
1394 Port
(optional)
Important
eSATAportonlysupportsRAIDand AHCImode (doesnotsupportIDEmode)
Optical
S/PDIF-Out USBPorts
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