MSI MS-7520 ECLIPSE Series User manual

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ECLIPSE Series
MS-7520(v1.X)Mainboard

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CopyrightNotice
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guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 FirstreleaseforPCB1.X October2008
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 andfoundtocomply
withthelimitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuantto
Part15oftheFCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovidereasonableprotection
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-7520
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.................................................................................................................2-7
PowerSupply....................................................................................................2-16
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-17
Connectors........................................................................................................2-19
Buttons...............................................................................................................2-25
Slots....................................................................................................................2-26
Switch................................................................................................................2-30
LEDStatusIndicators........................................................................................2-31
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-8
IntegratedPeripherals........................................................................................3-11
PowerManagementSetup...............................................................................3-14
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-17
GreenPower.....................................................................................................3-18
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-19
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20
UserSettings.....................................................................................................3-28
M-Flash...............................................................................................................3-29
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-32

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AppendixAX-FiXtreme AudioCard.................................................................A-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2
HardwareInstallation..........................................................................................A-4
Installing theCreativeAudioDriver....................................................................A-7
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-9
AppendixBOverclocking Center.......................................................................B-1
Activating Overclocking Center.........................................................................B-2
SystemInfo..........................................................................................................B-3
DOT.......................................................................................................................B-5
AppendixCIntelICH10RSATARAID...................................................................C-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................C-2
BIOSConfiguration..............................................................................................C-3
Installing Driver..................................................................................................C-10
Installing Software............................................................................................C-12
RAIDMigrationInstructions...............................................................................C-16
RecoveryVolumeCreation...............................................................................C-23
DegradedRAIDArray........................................................................................C-27
AppendixDJMicron362 RAID..............................................................................D-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................D-2
JMicronRAIDBIOSUtility....................................................................................D-3
Installing Driver..................................................................................................D-11
JMicronRaid Configurer....................................................................................D-13
AppendixEDriveBoosterManager...................................................................E-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................E-2
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................E-3

1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosingthe Eclipse (MS-7520v1.X)
ATXmainboard.The Eclipse mainboardisbased on
Intel X58&ICH10R chipsetsforoptimal system
efficiency.Designed tofitthe advanced Intel i7
LGA1366 processor,the Eclipse deliversahighper-
formanceand professionaldesktopplatformsolution.

MS-7520Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel i7processorsintheLGA1366package
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2)
SupportedQPI
-Upto6.4GT/s
Chipset
-IOH:Intel X58 chipset
-ICH: Intel ICH10Rchipset
MemorySupport
-6DDR3DIMMssupportDDR31333/1066/800DRAMspeed
(Memorysize24GBMax)
-Supports1Gb/2Gb/4GbDRAMsize
-Supportsx8/x16 datalinesperDIMM
-Supportsup to3channelsmode
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-Supports2PCIELAN10/100/1000Fast EthernetbyRealtek8111C
Audio
-X-Fi XtremeAudioCard
-24-bit/ 96 KHzaudioquality
-100dBSNR clarity
-Upto7.1chEAX5.0SurroundSound
IDE
-1IDEportbyJMicron JMB363
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-6SATAports(SATA1~6)byICH10R
-4SATAports(SATA7~10 forstoragedevicesonly)byJMicronJMB322
-2E-SATAportsbyJMicron JMB362
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto3Gb/s
RAID
-SATA1~6supportIntelMatrixStorageTechnology(AHCI/RAID0/1/
5/10)byICH10R
-TwoE-SATAportsonbackpanelsupportRAID0/1&JBODmode
byJMicron JMB362

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Getting Started
HardwareRAID
-SATA7&SATA8support RAID0/1& JBODmode by1st JMicron
JMB322
-SATA9& SATA10 supportRAID0/1& JBODmodeby2ndJMicron
JMB322
1394
-Supports21394ports(rear*1,front*1)byVIAVT6308P
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-11394 port
-2eSATAports
-8USB 2.0Ports
-2LANjacks
-1ClearCMOSbutton
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-2USB2.0connectors
-11394 connector
-1chassisintrusionpinheader
-1serialportpinheader
-1TPMModulepinheader
-1D-LED2panelpinheader
TPM
-SupportsTPM
Slots
-3PCIExpressgen2x16slots,two Black PCIE x16slots(PCI_E2&
PCI_E4)support up toPCIE x16speed,one Blue PCIE x16 slot
(PCI_E5)supportsup toPCIEx4speed)
-2BlackPCIExpress x1slots
-2PCI slot,support 3.3V/ 5V PCI busInterface
FormFactor
-ATX(30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes

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Eclipse(MS-7520 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E3
PCI_E1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI_E2
BATT
+
SATA9
JDLED2
SATA7
SATA10
SATA8
SATA1_3
SATA2_4SATA5_6
JSMB1
JCI1
JPWR1
CPUFAN
JPWR2
JUSB2 JUSB1
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0
JTPM1
JMB362
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN5
POWER1RESET1DLED2
CPU_CLK1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
VIA
VT6308P
RTL8111C
RTL8111C
JMB363
JMB322
JMB322
I/O
Chip
JFP2
J1394_1 JFP1
JCOM1
IDE1
Top:LANJack1
Bottom:USB ports
Top:LANJack2
Bottom:USBports
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:
Bottom:
1394port
eSATAports
USBports
Intel
ICH10R
Intel
X58
CLR_COMS1
ON
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1-5
Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
IDECable
Back IOShield
SATACable
externalSATACable USBBracket
CrossFire
VideoLinkCable

MS-7520Mainboard
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X-FiXtremeAudioCard
Set(CardandDriverCD) User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
D-LED2PanelSet
(1panel&1cable)
GreenPowerGenie Set
(1GreenPowergenie&
1powercable&
1(2x2pin)cable)

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-7520Mainboard
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Quick ComponentsGuide
CPU, p.2-3
DDR3,p.2-7
JPWR1,p.2-16
SYSFAN3, p.2-21
SATA, p.2-20
RESET1,p.2-25 JUSB1~2,p.2-24
SYSFAN2, p.2-21
J1394_1,
p.2-21
JTPM1, p.2-23
JCOM1, p.2-22
PCI_E,
p.2-26
Back Panel,
p.2-17
JPWR2, p.2-16
JCI1, p.2-23
JFP2,JFP1,
p.2-22
SYSFAN5, p.2-21
SYSFAN4,p.2-21
CPUFAN, p.2-21
IDE1, p.2-19
DLED2, p.2-25
SYSFAN1,
p.2-21
JSMB1,p.2-24
SATA, p.2-20
JDLED2, p.2-23
POWER1, p.2-25
PCI,
p.2-29
CPU_CLK1,p.2-30

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=cpuform2
Introduction toLGA1366 CPU
The surfaceof LGA1366CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
malpasteon itforbetterheat
dispersion.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
Thepin-pad side ofLGA1366
CPU.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
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.
Alignment Key Alignment Key

MS-7520Mainboard
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2.Liftthe loadleverupandopen the
loadplate.
1.Opentheloadlevel.
CPU&Cooler Installation
When youareinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile, do notforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Afterconfirming theCPUdirection for
correctmating,putdowntheCPUin
the socket housingframe.Besureto
graspontheedgeof theCPUbase.
Notethatthealignmentkeysare
matched.
alignment key
3. TheCPUsocket hasaplasticcaponit
toprotectthecontackfromdamage.
BeforeyouinstallCPU, alwayscover
ittoprotectthesocketpin.Romove
thecapfromthe leverhinge side(as
the arrowshows).

2-5
HardwareSetup
6.Covertheloadplateontothe
package.
5.Visuallyinspectif theCPUisseated
well intothesocket. Ifnot, takeout
theCPUwithpureverticalmotion and
reinstall.
7.Pressdownthe loadleverlightlyonto
theload plate,andthensecurethe
leverwiththehookunderretention
tab.
8.Aligntheholeson the mainboardwith
theheatsink.Pushdownthecooler
until itsfourclipsgetwedgedinto
theholesofthemainboard.
Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.