MSI MS7667 User manual

Thank you for choosing the 7667 v2.2 Series (MS-7667)
Micro-ATX mainboard. The series mainboards are based
on Intel® P67 chipsets for optimal system e󰘲ciency.
Designed to 󰘰t the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor,
the series deliver a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
Chapter 1
Getting Started

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Mainboard Speci󰘰cations
Processor Support
Intel® Sandy Bridge processor in the LGA1155 package
Chipset
Intel® P67 chipset
Memory Support
4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133(Over Clocking)/ 1600(Over Clocking)/ 1333/
1066 DRAM (32GB Max)
Supports Dual-Channel mode
LAN
Supports LAN 10/100/1000 by Realtek® RTL8111E
IEEE 1394
1 IEEE 1394 rear port by VIA® VT6315N
Audio
Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC892
Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
SATA
4 SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA3~6 by Intel® P67 PCH)
2 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~2 by Intel® P67 PCH)
2 eSATA ports (rear x 1, front x 1) by JMicron® JMB362
RAID
SATA1~6 support Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel®
P67 PCH
2 eSATA ports support RAID 0/ 1 & JBOD mode by JMicron® JMB362
USB 3.0
2 USB 3.0 ports by RENESAS uPD720200AF1-DAP-A
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Connectors/ Ports
Back panel
1 Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
1 Optical S/PDIF-Out
1 IEEE 1394 port
6 USB 2.0 ports
1 eSATA port
1 LAN port
6 󰘱exible audio ports
On-Board
2 USB 2.0 connector
2 USB 3.0 ports
1 Front Panel Audio connector
1 OC switch /LED connector
Slots
2 PCIE 2.0 x16 slots
2 PCIE 2.0 x1 slots
Form Factor
Micro-ATX (24.4 cm X 24.4 cm)
Mounting
8 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
PASSWORD
USB2
SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2
CPU_FAN
USB1
JFP3
FRONT_PANEL
CLEAR_CMOS
SLOT1
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
SLOT2
SLOT3
SLOT4
ESATA
FRONT_AUDIO
BATT
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LOCK
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB2.0 ports
T:
M:
B:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
T:CS-Out
M:RS-Out
B:SS-Out
Top: USB 2.0 ports
Bottom: eSATA port
Top:
Bottom:
1394 port
USB 2.0 ports
Top:
Coaxial S/PDIF
Buttom:
Optical S/PDIF
USB3_2 USB3_1
PWR1
PWR2
SATA1_2
SATA3_4
SATA5_6

This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While performing the instal-
lation, be careful in holding the components and follow-
ing the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will
not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the compo-
nents.
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Quick Components Guide
Back Panel,
p.2-11
CPU, p.2-4 CPUFAN, p.2-14
DDR3, p.2-8PWR2, p.2-10
PWR1, p.2-10
CLEAR_CMOS,
p.2-17
SATA1~6, p.2-13
JFP3, p.2-16
FRONT_PANEL, p.2-14
USB3_1/2, p.2-15
FRONT_AUDIO, p.2-16
PCIE, p.2-18
SYSFAN1/2, p.2-14
PASSWORD, p.2-17
USB1/ 2, p.2-15
ESATA, p.2-13

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Screw Holes
When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the
correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below.
Refer above picture to install stando󰘯s in the appropriate locations on chassis and then
screw through the mainboard screw holes into the stando󰘯s.
Important
To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuit and
chassis or unnecessary stando󰘯s mounted on the chassis is prohibited.
Please make sure there are no metal components placed on the mainboard or within
the chassis that may cause short circuit of the mainboard.
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Screw holes
The side has to
toward the rear,
the position for
the I/O shield of
the chassis.

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
php?func=cpuform2
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling
fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the ATX power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet 󰘰rst to ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your
components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any
attempt to operate beyond product speci󰘰cations is not recommended. We do not guar-
antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product speci-
󰘰cations.
Introduction to LGA 1155 CPU
The surface of LGA 1155 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for
better heat dispersion.
Alignment Key
Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator
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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 & mainboard.
The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before
you install CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin. Romove the cap.
Open the load level.
Lift the load lever up to fully open position.
After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the
socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the
alignment keys are matched.
1.
2.
3.
4.
with pure vertical motion and rein-
stall.
Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU 5.
Alignment Key
Alignment Key

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Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
6. Secure the lever near the hook end
under the retention tab.
7.
Make sure the four hooks are in por-
per position before you install the
cooler.
8. Align the holes on the mainboard with
the heatsink. Push down the cooler
until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the mainboard.
9.
Important
Con󰘰rm if your CPU cooler is 󰘰rmly installed before turning on your system.
Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
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Important
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic
cap covered to avoid damaging.
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler in-
stallation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model
you purchase.
Please refer to the documentation in the CPU fan package for more details about the
CPU fan installation.
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Press the four hooks down to fasten
the cooler.
10. Turn over the mainboard to con󰘰rm
that the clip-ends are correctly in-
serted.
11.
Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to
the CPU fan connector on the main-
board.
12.
Mainboard
Hook

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Memory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport
DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin
Memory Population Rule
Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules.
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.
1 DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
2 DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
Important
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in di󰘯erent channel DIMM slots.
To ensure a successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the
DIMM1 󰘰rst.
Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up
to 31+GB (not full 32GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 8GB memory module.
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Installing Memory Modules
The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only 󰘰t in the right
orientation.
Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden 󰘰nger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic
clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module
is properly seated.
Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot
clips at the sides.
Notch
Volt
Important
You can barely see the golden 󰘰nger if the memory module is properly inserted in the
DIMM slot.
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Power Supply
ATX 24-pin Power Connector: PWR1
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX
24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply 󰘰rmly into the
connector.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin
ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13.
13.+3.3V
1.+3.3V
14.-12V
2.+3.3V
15.Ground
3.Ground
16.PS-ON#
4.+5V17.Ground
5.Ground
18.Ground
6.+5V
19.Ground
7.Ground
22.+5V
10.+12V
20.Res
8.PWR OK
23.+5V
11.+12V
21.+5V
9.5VSB
24.Ground
12.+3.3V
ATX 8-pin Power Connector: PWR2
This connector is used to provide the power output to the CPU.
7.+12V
3.Ground
5.+12V
1.Ground
8.+12V
4.Ground
6.+12V
2.Ground
Important
Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to en-
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Back Panel
Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digi-
tal audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable.
Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digi-
tal audio transmission to external speakers through an optical 󰘰ber cable.
IEEE 1394 Port
The IEEE 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE 1394 devices.
eSATA Port
The eSATA (External SATA) port is for attaching the eSATA hard drive.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-
compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s
(Hi-Speed).
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LAN
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
IEEE 1394 Port
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
USB 2.0 Port
Optical
S/PDIF-Out
Coaxial
S/PDIF-Out
eSATA Port USB 2.0 Port
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LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to
the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.
LED Color LED State Condition
Left Yellow O󰘯 LAN link is not established.
On(Steady state) LAN link is established.
On(brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.
Right Green O󰘯 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to di󰘯erentiate between
audio e󰘯ects according to the color of audio jacks.
Line-In: Blue - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape-player or other audio
devices.
Line-Out: Green - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic: Pink - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
RS-Out: Black - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
CS-Out: Orange - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
SS-Out: Gray - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.
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Connectors
Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6 / ESATA
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.
* The MB layout in this 󰘰gure is for reference only.
SATA1~2 (6Gb/s)
SATA3~6 (3Gb/s)
SATA3_4
SATA1_2
SATA5_6
ESATA supported by JMB362
supported by P67
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss
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Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN,SYSFAN1~2
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the
wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be con-
nected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the
mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially
designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
1.Ground
2.+12V
3.Sensor
4.Control
1.Ground
2.+12V
3.Sensor
CPU_FAN SYSFAN1~2
Important
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult
the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.
Front Panel Connector: FRONT_PANEL
These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
1.+
3.-
10.No Pin
5.-Reset Switch
HDD LED
Power Switch
Power LED
7.+
9.Reserved
8.-
6.+
4.-
2.+
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Front USB 2.0 Connector: USB1/ USB2
This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-
necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3
players, printers, modems and the like.
115V
1.VCC
3.USB0-
10.NC
5.USB0+
7.Ground
9.No Pin
8.Ground
6.USB1+
4.USB1-
2.VCC
* The MB layout in this 󰘰gure is for reference only.
USB Bracket (optional)
Important
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
Front USB 3.0 Port: USB3_1/ USB3_2
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate
up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). It is for medion front connect module.
USB 3.0 connector
Important
If you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to
the USB 3.0 port.
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Front Panel Audio Connector: FRONT_AUDIO
This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel®
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
1.MIC L
3.MIC R
10.Head Phone Detection
5.Head Phone R
7.SENSE_SEND
9.Head Phone L
8.No Pin
6.MIC Detection
4.NC
2.Ground
OC switch /LED Connector: JFP3
This connector is for electrical connection to the overclocking switch and LED.
1.OC LED -
3.OC LED +
10.No Pin
5.RST-
7.RST +
9.No control
8.PWSW +
6.PWSW -
4.OC +
2.OC -