MSI KA780GM Series User manual

KA780GMSeries
MS-7552(v1.X)Mainboard
G52-75521X1

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CopyrightNotice
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 First Release September2008
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-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600 C(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-7552
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
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement........................................................iv
WEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)Statement....................................v
Chapter1.GettingStarted....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
PackingChecklist.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter2.HardwareSetup..................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-8
BackPanel............................................................................................................2-9
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-11
Jumper................................................................................................................2-19
Slots....................................................................................................................2-20
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-9
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................................3-12
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-14
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-17
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-18
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-19
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-23
AppendixARealtekAudio...................................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19
AppendixBDualCoreCenter..............................................................................B-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................B-2

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Main......................................................................................................................B-3
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................B-10
AppendixCSATARAID...........................................................................................C-1
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................C-2

1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosingthe KA780GMSeries(MS-7552
v1.X)ATXmainboard.TheKA780GMSeriesmainboards
arebasedon AMD780G&SB700 chipsetforoptimal
systemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced AMD
Athlon64 /Phenom processor,theKA780GMSeries
deliverahigh performanceandprofessionaldesktop
platformsolution.

MS-7552Mainboard
1-2
MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-SupportsAMD®Athlon64 / Athlon64 X2/AM2+ processors
-Supports4pin CPUFan Pin-HeaderwithFanSpeedControl
-Supportsupto5000+ and higherCPU
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
HyperTransport
-SupportsHyperTransport3.0
Chipset
-NorthBridge:AMD780G
-SouthBirdge:AMDSB700
MemorySupport
-DDR2533/667/800/1066 SDRAM(240pin/ 1.8V)
-4DDR2DIMMs(16GBMax)
(Formoreinformation oncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
SidePortMemory
-DDR3SDRAM1Gbit (optional)
LAN
-SupportsLAN10/100/1000 Fast EthermetbyRTL8111C
IEEE1394
-Chip integratedbyJMicron381
-Transferrateisup to400Mb/s
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®ALC888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
IDE
-1IDEport bySB700
-SupportsUltraDMA33/66/100/133mode
-SupportsPIO, BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-SATAII portsbySB700
-Supports6SATAIIdevices(included1eSATA)
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersat up to3Gb/s

1-3
Getting Started
Floppy
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MBand2.88MB
RAID
-SupportsRAID0/1/0+1mode bySB700
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-1VGAport
-1DVIport
-1HDMIport
-1OpticalSPDIFjack
-1IEEE1394port
-4USB 2.0ports
-1eSATAport
-1LANjack
-6flexibleaudio jacks
On-BoardPinheaders/Connectors
-4USB 2.0pinheaders
-1COMport pinheader
-1CD-Inconnector
-1FrontPanel Audiopinheader
-1IEEE1394pinheader
-1ChassisIntrusionSwitchpinheader
-1TPMModule pinheader
-1JLPTpinheader
Slots
-1PCIExpress x16 slot
-1PCI Expressx1slot
-2PCIslots
FormFactor
-M-ATX(24.4cmX24.4cm)
Mounting
-6mounting holes

MS-7552Mainboard
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KA780GMSeries
(MS-7552 v1.X)Micro-ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI 2
PCI 1
PCI _E2
PCI _E1
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JAUD1
ALC888
JMB381
RTL8111C
JCD1
J1394_1 JUSB1
JSPI1
1G
(optional)
JCOM1
JPWR2
JCI1
JUSB2 JUSB3
JBAT1
JFP1
JTPM1
SYSFAN1
SATA1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA5
Top:1394 port
Bottom: USB ports
e-SATAport
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
Top : mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:VGAport
Bottom: DVI
HDMI port
SPDIF Out
AMD
780G
AMD
SB700
JUSB4

1-5
Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
FloppyCable
IDECable
Back IOShield
SATACable
externalSATACable
(Optional)

2-1
HardwareSetup
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.

MS-7552Mainboard
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Quick ComponentsGuide
JPWR2,
p.2-8 CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel,
p.2-9
CPUFAN1
p.2-13
DDR2,
p.2-6
JCI1,
p.2-13
JCOM1,
p.2-14
JLPT1,
p.2-16
FDD1,
p.2-11
JPWR1,
p.2-8
IDE1,
p.2-11
JTPM1,
p.2-14
SATA1~5,
p.2-12
SYSFAN1,
p.2-13
JFP1,
p.2-16
JUSB1~4,
p.2-17
JBAT1,
p.2-19
J1394_1,
p.2-18
JCD1,
p.2-15
JAUD1,
p.2-15
PCI,
p.2-21
PCIE,
p.2-20

2-3
HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthelatest informationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=cpuform
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriouslydamage the CPUand system.Always makesure
thecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotectthe CPUfromoverheating.Make
surethatyouapplyan even layerofthermalpaste(orthermaltape)between
the CPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
ReplaceingtheCPU
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.

MS-7552Mainboard
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CPUInstallation Procedures forSocketAM2+
1.Pleaseturnoffthepowerand
unplug thepowercordbefore
installing the CPU.
2.Pulltheleversidewaysaway
fromthe socket.Makesureto
raisetheleverup toa90-de-
greeangle.
3.Lookforthegold arrowofthe
CPU.The goldarrowshould
pointasshownin thepicture.
TheCPUcanonlyfitin the cor-
rectorientation.
4.If theCPUiscorrectlyinstalled,
thepinsshould becompletely
embeddedintothesocketand
cannotbe seen.Pleasenote
thatanyviolation ofthe correct
installationproceduresmay
causepermanentdamagesto
yourmainboard.
5.Press theCPUdownfirmlyinto
thesocketandclosethelever.
AstheCPUislikelytomovewhile
theleverisbeingclosed,al-
waysclosetheleverwithyour
fingerspressingtightlyon top of
the CPUtomakesurethe CPUis
properlyand completelyembed-
dedintothesocket.
OpenLever
90degree
Sliding
Plate
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
Correct CPUplacement
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2-5
HardwareSetup
Installing AMDSocketAM2+CPUCooler Set
Whenyouareinstalling the CPU, make suretheCPUhasaheatsinkanda
cooling fanattachedon thetop topreventoverheating. If youdonothavethe
heatsinkandcoolingfan,contactyourdealertopurchaseandinstallthembefore
turning onthecomputer.
Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstrationofthe cooler
installation forSocketAM2+ CPUsonly.The appearanceofyourmainboard
mayvarydependingon the modelyou purchase.
Important
2.Thenpress downtheotherendof
thecliptofastenthe cooling seton
the topofthe retentionmechanism.
LocatetheFixLeverand liftup it.
1.Positionthecooling set ontothere-
tentionmechanism.
Hookoneendoftheclip tohook
first.
3.Fastendownthelever. 4.AttachtheCPUFancable tothe CPU
fanconnectoronthemainboard.
*While disconnecting the SafetyHookfromthefixed bolt,itisnecessaryto
keepaneyeon yourfingers,becauseoncetheSafetyHookisdisconnected
fromthe fixed bolt, the fixed leverwill spring backinstantly.
Fixed Lever

MS-7552Mainboard
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Memory
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
3
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
Dual-ChannelMemory Population Rules
InDual-Channel mode,thememorymodulescantransmitand receivedatawithtwo
databuslinessimultaneously.Enabling Dual-Channelmode canenhancethesystem
performance.Pleaserefertothefollowingillustrationsforpopulationrulesunder
Dual-Channel mode.
64x2=128 pin56x2=112 pin
TheseDIMM slotsareusedforinstalling memorymodules.
Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents, pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreport
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