MSI P45 Diamond Series User manual

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P45 Diamond series
MS-7516(v1.X)Mainboard
G52-75161X1
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CopyrightNotice
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INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 FirstreleaseforP45Diamond March2008
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-7516
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....................................................................................................2-12
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-13
Connectors........................................................................................................2-15
Jumper................................................................................................................2-21
Button.................................................................................................................2-22
Slots....................................................................................................................2-23
LEDStatusIndicators........................................................................................2-27
Watercooling accessoriesinstallation............................................................2-29
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
GreenPower.....................................................................................................3-18
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-19
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-25
AppendixAX-FiXtremeAudio(optional)........................................................A-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2
HardwareInstallation..........................................................................................A-4
Installing theCreativeAudioDriver....................................................................A-7
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SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-9
AppendixBDualCoreCenter..............................................................................B-1
Activating DualCoreCenter...............................................................................B-2
Main......................................................................................................................B-3
DOT (DynamicOverClocking).............................................................................B-5
Clock.....................................................................................................................B-6
Voltage.................................................................................................................B-7
FANSpeed...........................................................................................................B-8
Temperature.........................................................................................................B-9
UserProfile........................................................................................................B-10
AppendixCIntelICH10RSATARAID...................................................................C-1
ICH10RIntroduction.............................................................................................C-2
BIOSConfiguration..............................................................................................C-3
Installing Driver....................................................................................................C-9
Installing Software............................................................................................C-11
RAIDMigrationInstructions...............................................................................C-16
RecoveryVolumeCreation...............................................................................C-23
DegradedRAIDArray........................................................................................C-27
AppendixDJMicronRAIDIntroduction.............................................................D-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................D-2
JMicronRAIDBIOSUtility....................................................................................D-3
Installing Driver..................................................................................................D-11
JMicronRaid Configurer....................................................................................D-13
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosing theP45 DiamondSeries(MS-
7516v1.X)ATXmainboard. The P45 DiamondSeries
mainboardsarebasedon Intel P45&ICH10R chipsets
foroptimalsystemefficiency.Designedtofitthe ad-
vanced Intel CoreTM 2Extreme/Quad/Duo,Pentinum
Dual-Core and Celeron LGA775 processor,the P45
DiamondSeriesdeliverahighperformanceandpro-
fessionaldesktopplatformsolution.
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MS-7516Mainboard
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MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-SupportsIntel®CoreTM 2Extreme/Quad/Duo/Pentium/CeleronDual
Core/Celeronprocessors.
-SupportsIntel®Yorkfield,Wolfdale,Kentsfield,Conroe processorsin
theLGA775 package.
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.
msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
SupportedFSB
-1600*(OC)/1333/ 1066/800 MHz
*(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisithttp://global.
msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®P45chipset
-SouthBridge:Intel®ICH10Rchipset
MemorySupport
-DDR31600*(OC)/1333/1066/800 SDRAM(8GBMax)
(Tosupport8GBMax, pleasecheckthecriteriaofIntelwebsite.)
-4DDR3DIMMs(240pin/1.5V)
*(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-SupportsPCIE LAN10/100/1000FastEthernetbyRealtek8111C
IDE
-1IDE port byJmicron363
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-6SATAIIportsbyIntelICH10R
-2SATAII port byJmicron 363
-2eSATAportsbyJmicron 363
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatup to3Gb/s
RAID
-SupportsIntelMartixStorageTechnology(AHCI+RAID0/1/5/10)
byICH10R
-SupportsRAID0,RAID1andJBODbyJmicron 363
1394
-Supports1394 byVIA6308
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Getting Started
FDD
-1floppyport
-Supports1FDD with360KB, 720KB,1.2MB,1.44MBand 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-2eSATAports(supportCommand Based PortMultipliers)
-8USB 2.0Ports
-2LANjack
-11394 port
-1ClearCMOSbutton
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-2USB 2.0pinheaders
-11394 pinheader
-1chasisintrusionconnector
-2H/WOCpinheaders(optional)
-1serialpinheader
-1JIS connector(optional)
-1TPMconnector
-1GreenPowerGenieconnector
-Resetbutton
-Powerbutton
Thermalaccessories
-Chipsetwaterblock
Slots
-2PCIExpressx16slotscompatiblewithPCIE2.0spec
a.forCrossFiremode, pleaseinstallbothgraphicscardsonboth
PCIE x16slots
b.touse2PCIEx16slots,the PCIE x16laneswillautoarrange
fromx16/x0tox8/x8
-2PCI Express x1slots
-2PCIslots
FormFactor
-ATX (30.5cmX24.5cm)
Mounting
-9mountingholes
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MS-7516Mainboard
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P45 Diamond Series
(MS-7516 v1.X)ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI1
PCI2
JCOM1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN2
J1394_1 JTPM1
SYSFAN1
JUSB2 JUSB1
BATT
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3
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4
SYSFAN5
CPUFAN
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USBports
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USBports
Top : mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:
Bottom:
1394 port
eSATA port s
USBports
JISI
IDE 1
JBAT1
JFP1JFP2
PCI _E1
PCI _E2
JB1 JB2
PCI _E3
PCI _E4
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A
1
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3
P
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2
S
A
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4
SATA5
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6
SATA7
SATA8
SYSFAN3
SW1
Intel
P45
Intel
ICH10R
F
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1
SW2
RESET_SW1
PWSW1
PWR3
PWR1
JCI1
J1395
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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
FloppyCable
IDECable
Back IOShield
SATACable
externalSATACable
(Optional)
1394+USB Bracket
(Optional)
CrossFire
VideoLinkCable SATAtoESATABracket
(Optional)
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*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
6mm Clampx4 10mm Clampx28mm Clampx2
6/8mmAdapterx2 6/10mm Adapterx2
SATAHDD PowerCable
(ForSATAtoESATA
Bracket)(Optional)
CTypeTubing Clip x2
Tubex2
(5mminternal diameter,
8mmoutterdiameter)
X-FiXtremeAudioCard
Set(CardandDriverCD)
GreenPowerGenie Set
(1GreenPowergenie&
1powercable&
1(2x2pin)cable)
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HardwareSetup
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.
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MS-7516Mainboard
2-2
Quick ComponentsGuide
DDR3,
p.2-7
Back Panel,
p.2-13
PWR1,
p.2-12 CPU, p.2-3
CPUFAN,
SYSFAN5
p.2-17
PWR3,
p.2-12
PWR2,
p.2-12
FDD1,
p.2-15
SYSFAN3,
p.2-17
SATA1~8,
p.2-16
IDE1,
p.2-15
PWSW1,
p.2-22
RESET_SW,
p.2-22
SW2,
p.2-22
JTPM1,
p.2-18
SYSFAN1,
p.2-17
JCOM1,
p.2-20
JUSB1/2,
p.2-20
JBAT1,
p.2-24
JFP1/2,
p.2-19
J1394_1,
p.2-18
PCI,
p.2-24
PCIE,
p.2-23
SYSFAN2/4,
p.2-17
JB1/2,
p.2-21
JCI1,
p.2-17
J1395,
p.2-19
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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Whenyou areinstalling theCPU, makesuretoinstallthecoolertoprevent
overheating. If youdonothavetheCPUcooler, consultyourdealerbeforeturning
onthecomputer.
Forthelatest informationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=cpuform
Introduction toLGA775 CPU
Thesurfaceof LGA775 CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
malpasteon itforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key
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.
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MS-7516Mainboard
2-4
Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethe capfromleverhinge
side(asthe arrowshows).
1.TheCPUsockethasaplasticcapon
ittoprotectthe contactfromdamage.
BeforeyouinstalltheCPU,always
coverittoprotectthesocket pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
When youareinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile, do notforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Opentheloadlever.
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2-5
HardwareSetup
6.Afterconfirmingthe CPUdirection
forcorrectmating,putdownthe
CPUin thesockethousing frame.
Besuretograspontheedgeof
theCPUbase.Notethatthe align-
mentkeysarematched.
8.Covertheload plateontothe
package.
5.Lifttheloadleverup andopenthe
loadplate.
7.VisuallyinspectiftheCPUis
seatedwell intothesocket. If not,
takeouttheCPUwithpurevertical
motionand reinstall.
alignment
key
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