MSI MS-7255 manual Install Driver in Windows OS, † New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 Installation

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MS-7255 Mainboard

Installing Operating System & Drivers

Install Driver in Windows OS

New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation

The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP.

1.Start the installation:

-Make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ]

-Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.

2.W hen the W indows Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s).

3.Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press <Enter>.

4.Depending on your operating system, choose VIA RAID Controller(Windows XP), VIA RAID Controller(Windows 2000) or VIA RAID Controller (Windows NT4) from the list that appears on the Setup screen, press the <Enter> key.

5.Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.

6.From the Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation. During the GUI portion of the install you might be prompted to click Yes to install the RAID driver. Click Yes as many times as needed in order to finish the installation. This will not be an issue with a signed driver.

Existing Windows XP Driver Installation

1.Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2.The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.

3.Under the Driver tab, click on VIA SATA RAID Drivers.

4.The drivers and VIA RAID Tool will be automatically installed.

Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation

1.From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon.

2.Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.

3.Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver VIA SATA RAID Controller should appear.

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Contents P4M890M2 / P4M900M2 Series MS-7255 v2.X MainboardCopyright Notice TrademarksRevision History Technical SupportSafety Instructions Micro-Star International MS-7255 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementWeee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Vii Contents Appendix a VIA VT8237A/8237S Sata RAID Introduction Getting Started Getting StartedIDE Mainboard SpecificationsSata Connectors Getting Started FloppySlots Form FactorMainboard Layout MM1DI MM2DIPacking Checklist PC AlertTM Hardware Setup Hardware SetupQuick Components Guide PWRFAN1 JCOM2 JPWR1 CPU CPUFAN1 JCASE1 JSPDIFOUT1 JPWR2CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to LGA 775 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Alignment Key Locking switch Memory Installing Ddrii ModulesDdrii Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR2ATX 12V Power Connector JPWR1 JPWR2Back Panel LANMS-7255 Mainboard Audio Port Connectors Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2 FDD1Serial ATA Connectors SATA1, SATA2 SATA1 SATA2Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCASE1CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 JCASE1Aux Line-In Connector JCD1 Serial Port Connector JcomPDIF-Out Connector JSPDIFOUT1 2pin / 3pin optional Front Panel Connectors JFP1/JFP2 JFP2 JFP1Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1 JAUD1JUSB1/2 Front USB Connectors JUSB1, JUSB2USB 2.0 Bracket Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1 JumpersJBAT1 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots PCI Interrupt Request Routing Bios Setup Bios SetupEntering Setup Press DEL to enter SetupControl Keys Getting HelpGeneral Help F1 Main MenuMain Menu Bios Setup Load Optimized Defaults Bios Setting PasswordSave Changes and Exit Exit Without SavingStandard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features System Bios Cacheable CPU FeatureExecute Disable Bit Chipset FeatureBios Setup Boot Device Priority 1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot DeviceHard Disk Drives 1st / 2nd DriveIntegrated Peripherals Bios Setup PCI IDE BusMaster RAID modeDevices Configuration Parallel Port ModePower Management Features Acpi FunctionAcpi Standby Suspend Time OutBios Setup Power Button Mode Restore on AC/Power LossWakeup Event Setup Resume On RTC AlarmPCI Latency Timer IRQ Resources SetupPNP/PCI Resource Management Primary Graphics AdapterMonitor Chassis IntrusionAdjust CPU FSB Frequency Adjusted CPU FrequencyFrequency/Voltage Control Spread SpectrumBios Setup Adjusted DDR Memory Frequency Adjust Pcie FrequencyAdjust AGP/PCI Frequency Auto Disable PCI ClockLoad Optimized Defaults Bios Setting Password VIA VT8237A / VT8237S Sata RAID Introduction RAID Basics RAID LevelCapacity Benefits RAID 0 StripingBios Configuration VIA VT8237A / VT8237S Sata RAID IntroductionCreate Disk Array VIA VT8237A / VT8237S Sata RAID Introduction Delete Disk Array Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive View Serial Number of Hard DriveDuplicate Critical RAID 1 Array Rebuild Broken RAID 1 ArrayContinue to boot Choose Replacement Drive and RebuildDestroy the Mirroring Relationship Install Driver in Windows OS † New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 Installation† Existing Windows XP Driver Installation † Confirming Windows XP Driver InstallationUsing VIA RAID Tool MS-7255 Mainboard VIA VT8237A / VT8237S Sata RAID Introduction Realtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Installation for Windows 2000/XP Installing the Realtek HD Audio DriverClick Realtek HD Audio Driver Realtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Software Configuration Sound Effect Environment SimulationMS-7255 Mainboard Equalizer Selection LoadKaraoke Mode Raise the key Remove the human voice Lower the keyAdjust Volume Playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setupMixer Multi-Stream FunctionRealtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Ute MS-7255 Mainboard Playback controlTool Realtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Recording control Speaker Configuration Audio I/ORealtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Connector Settings Disable front panel jack detection optionOutput Sampling Rate PdifOutput Source Realtek ALC883 / ALC888 Audio Test Speakers Microphone 3D Audio Demo Information Hardware Setup Connecting the SpeakersChannel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Back PanelChannel Analog Audio Output Description Line Out Front channels
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MS-7255 specifications

The MSI MS-7255, also known as the MSI K8N Neo4, is a versatile motherboard that has gained attention for its robust features, compatibility, and performance capabilities. Designed to support AMD's Socket 939 processors, the MS-7255 caters to users looking for a reliable platform for both gaming and everyday computing tasks.

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