MSI X58 Platinum Series User manual

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X58 PlatinumSeries
MS-7522(v1.X)Mainboard

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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 Firstrelease October2008
V1.1 UpdateBIOS December2008
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-7522
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.....................................................................................................2-11
BackPanel..........................................................................................................2-12
Connectors........................................................................................................2-14
Button.................................................................................................................2-21
Slots....................................................................................................................2-22
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
UserSetting.......................................................................................................3-28
M-Flash...............................................................................................................3-29
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-32
AppendixARealtekAudio...................................................................................A-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................A-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................A-19

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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
AppendixDJMicron322 RAID..............................................................................D-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................D-2
JMicronRaid Configurer......................................................................................D-3

1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyou forchoosing the X58Platinum (MS-7522
v1.X)ATXmainboard. The X58Platinum mainboardis
basedon Intel X58 &ICH10R chipsetsforoptimal
systemefficiency.Designedtofittheadvanced Intel
i7 LGA1366 processor,the X58Platinum deliversa
highperformanceandprofessional desktopplatform
solution.

MS-7522Mainboard
1-2
MainboardSpecifications
ProcessorSupport
-Intel®i7processorsintheLGA1366package
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2)
SupportedQPI
-Upto6.4GT/s
Chipset
-NorthBridge:Intel®X58chipset
-SouthBridge:Intel®ICH10Rchipset
MemorySupport
-6DDR3DIMMssupportDDR31333/1066/800SDRAM(24GB
Max)
-Supports3channels
(Formoreinformationoncompatiblecomponents,pleasevisit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
-Supports2PCIELAN10/100/1000Fast EthernetbyRealtek8111C
Audio
-ChipintegratedbyRealtek®AL888
-Flexible8-channelaudiowithjacksensing
-CompliantwithAzalia1.0Spec
IDE
-1IDEportbyJMicron JMB363
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
-SupportsPIO,BusMasteroperationmode
SATA
-6SATAports(SATA1~6)byICH10R
-2SATAports(SATA7~8forstoragedevicesonly)byJMicron
JMB322
-1E-SATAportbyJMicronJMB363
-Supportsstorageanddatatransfersatupto3Gb/s
RAID
-SATA1~6supportIntelMartixStorageTechnology(AHCI +RAID0/
1/5/10)byICH10R
-SATA7&SATA8supportRAID0/ 1(hardwareRAID)& JBODmode
byJMicron JMB322
1394
-21394 ports(rear*1,front*1)bybyJMicronJMB381

1-3
Getting Started
Connectors
Back panel
-1PS/2mouseport
-1PS/2keyboardport
-11394 port
-1OpticalSPDIFjack
-1eSATAport
-8USB 2.0Ports
-2LANjacks
-6flexibleaudiojacks
-1ClearCMOSbutton
On-BoardPinheaders/ Connectors
-2USB2.0connectors
-11394 connector
-1chassisintrusionpinheader
-1serialportpinheader
-1TPMModulepinheader
-1D-LED2pinheader
-1CD-Inconnector
TPM (optional)
-SupportsTPM
Slots
-2PCIExpressgen2x16slots(PCI_E2& PCI_E5)
-1PCI Expressgen2 x1slot (PCI_E1)
-2PCIExpressgen1x1slots(PCI_E3&PCI_E4)
-2PCI slots,support3.3V/ 5VPCIbusInterface
FormFactor
-ATX(30.5cmX24.4cm)
Mounting
-9mounting holes

MS-7522Mainboard
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X58 Platinum(MS-7522v1.X) ATXMainboard
MainboardLayout
PCI2
PCI1
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E3
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
BATT
+
JAUD1
JCD1
J1394_1
JFP2 JFP1
JCOM1
JTPM1
SATA8
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN5
JSPI
JCI1
JPWR1
CPUFAN
JPWR2
SYSFAN3
SATA1_3
SATA2_4
SATA7
SATA5_6
IDE1
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USBports
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USBports
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out
Top:
Bottom:
1394port
OpticalS/PDIF-Out
eSATAport
USBports
Intel
X58
Intel
ICH10R
ClearCMOS
ON
123
POWER1
CPU_CLK1
JUSB2
JUSB2
RESET1
D-LED
2
DLED2
JSMB1

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Getting Started
PackingChecklist
*The picturesareforreferenceonlyandmayvaryfromthepackingcontentsofthe
productyoupurchased.
PowerCable
MSImotherboard MSIDriver/UtilityCD
IDECable
Back IOShield
1394 Bracket
SATACable
externalSATACable
User’sGuide
andQuickGuide
CrossFire
VideoLinkCable D-LED2Panel(optional)
GreenPowerGenie Set
(1GreenPowergenie&
1powercable&
1(2x2pin)cable)
(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-7522Mainboard
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Quick ComponentsGuide
ON
123
D-LED
2
CPU, p.2-3
DDR3,p.2-7
JPWR1,p.2-11
SYSFAN1/3, p.2-16
SATA, p.2-15
RESET1,p.2-21
JUSB1~2,p.2-19
JTPM1, p.2-18
JCOM1, p.2-17
PCI_E,
p.2-22
Back Panel,
p.2-12
JPWR2, p.2-11
JCI1, p.2-18
JFP2,JFP1,
p.2-17
JCD1, p.2-20
CPUFAN1, p.2-16
IDE1, p.2-15
POWER1, p.2-21
SYSFAN2,
p.2-16
JSMB1,p.2-19
SATA, p.2-15
JDLED1, p.2-18
DLED2, p.2-21
PCI,
p.2-25
CPU_CLK1,p.2-26
J1394_1, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-20
SYSFAN4/5,
p.2-16
JSP1,
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=cpuform2
Introduction toLGA1366 CPU
The surfaceof LGA1366CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
malpasteon itforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
Thepin-pad side ofLGA1366
CPU.
Yellowtriangleis the Pin1indicator
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-7522Mainboard
2-4
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.

MS-7522Mainboard
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9.Aligntheholeson the mainboardwith
theheatsink.Pushdownthecooler
until itsfourclipsgetwedgedinto
theholesofthemainboard.
10. Turnoverthemainboardtoconfirm
thatthe clip-endsarecorrectly
inserted.
locking switch
Mainboard
Hook
Important
1. Read the CPUstatusinBIOS.
2. WheneverCPUisnot installed,always protect yourCPUsocketpinwiththe
plasticcap covered (showninFigure1)toavoiddamaging.
3.Mainboardphotosshowninthissection arefordemonstration oftheCPU/
coolerinstallation only.The appearanceofyourmainboardmayvarydepend-
ingonthemodel you purchase.