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Specifications
Install
FAQ
Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild
CPU Configuration
+Reset
Hardware Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
PCI Latency Timer
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Contents
G52-72551X6
MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X Mainboard
MS-7255
Trademarks
Copyright Notice
Revision History
Technical Support
Safety Instructions
Micro-Star International MS-7255
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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CONTENTS
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Appendix B VIA VT1708 Audio
Appendix A VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter
MS-7255 Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
Supported FSB
Slots
Getting Started Connectors
Form Factor
Mounting
BIOS
Mainboard Layout
MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X M-ATX Mainboard
MS-7255 Mainboard
Power Cable
Packing Checklist
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
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PC AlertTM
1. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on your system status
Chapter
Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
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Quick Components Guide
Hardware Setup
CPU Central Processing Unit
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
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CPU & Cooler Installation
5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging
Hardware Setup
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locking switch
Memory
Installing DDRII Modules
DDRII
Hardware Setup
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR2
Power Supply
ATX 12V Power Connector JPWR1
3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A
Parallel Port Connector
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
Serial Port Connector
VGA Connector
2-10
MS-7255 Mainboard Audio Port Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1
Connectors
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2
2-11
2-12
Serial ATA Connectors SATA1, SATA2
SATA1 SATA2
Serial ATA cable
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCASE1
Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1
2-13
CPUFAN1
2-14
IEEE 1394 Connectors optional J13941
J13941
IEEE1394 Bracket Optional
Serial Port Connector JCOM
SPDIF-Out Connector JSPDIFOUT1
2-15
JSPDIFOUT1
Front Panel Connectors JFP1/JFP2
Aux Line-In Connector JCD1
2-16
JCD1
2-17
Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1
JAUD1
Hardware Setup
2-18
Front USB Connectors JUSB1, JUSB2
JUSB1/2
USB 2.0 Bracket
Clear CMOS Jumper JBAT1
Jumpers
2-19
JBAT1
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots
Slots
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
2-20
Hardware Setup
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
2-21
Chapter
BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX
Entering Setup
031505 refers to the date this BIOS was released
W7255VMS V1.0 031505 where
Getting Help
Control Keys
General Help F1
Main Menu
Advanced BIOS Features
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced Chipset Setup
Power Management Features
Load Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults
BIOS Setting Password
Save & Exit Setup
Date MMDDYY
Standard CMOS Features
Time hhmmss
IDE Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth Master/Slave
32Bit Data Transfer
BIOS Setup Type
Floppy A
Halt On
Quick Boot
Advanced BIOS Features
CPU Configuration
Ratio CMOS Setting
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit
MPS Configuration
1st Boot Device
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset
Advanced Chipset Setup
V-Link mode selection
3-10
IDE Configuration
USB 2.0 Ports Enable
Integrated Peripherals
3-11
Serial ATA BIOS Execute
SATA Devices Configuration
I/O Devices Configuration
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
3-13
BIOS Setup
This item allows you to set parallel port IRQ
3-14
Power Management Features
ACPI Function
ACPI Standby
Restore on AC/Power Loss
BIOS Setup Power Button Mode
Wakeup Event Setup
Resume On RTC Alarm
PNP/PCI Resource Management
PCI Latency Timer
3-16
Clear NVRAM
DMA Resources Setup
BIOS Setup IRQ Resources Setup
3-17
Available
H/W Monitor
CPU Shutdown Temperature
3-18
Chassis Intrusion
Adjust NB Voltage
Adjust DDR Voltage
Cell Menu
3-19
Adjust PCI Express Frequency
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
Adjust PCI Frequency
Auto Disable PCI Clock
BIOS Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
3-21
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BIOS Setting Password
3-22
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
Appendix A
RAID Basics
Introduction
RAID Level
Capacity
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
BIOS Configuration
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Create Disk Array
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
Delete Disk Array
64KB Optimal setting
4KB For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks
8KB For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocks
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive
View Serial Number of Hard Drive
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Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array
Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array
3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild
1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive
4. Continue to boot
2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship
Install Driver in Windows OS
Installing Operating System & Drivers
† New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 Installation
† Existing Windows XP Driver Installation
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
Using VIA RAID Tool
A-11
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A-12
VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction
A-13
VIA VT1708 Audio
Appendix B
Installation for Windows 2000/XP
Installing the VIA VT1708 Audio Driver
The HD Audio Adeck software utility is under continuous update to
2. Click VIA HD Audio Driver
VIA VT1708 Audio
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Software Configuration
HD Audio Deck Adeck
Simple Mode
Display Mode
Full Mode
VIA VT1708 Audio
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PANEL DETAIL
Top Panel
VIA VT1708 Audio
Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration Panel
Click here to view Independent Headphone Control
Headphone Volume Click here, it will turn to Speaker Control
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VIA VT1708 Audio
Mixer Configuration Panel
Front Microphone Control
B-10
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VIA VT1708 Audio
Effects Configuration Panel
B-11
Presets
B-12
When set to “User Customizable”, you
can click on the speakers to enable/dis
VIA VT1708 Audio
Jack Configuration Panel
B-13
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B-14
Press to detect status of jacks Indicates a jack has been inserted
Auto Show Dialog Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability
Redirected Headphone Function
B-15
Independent Headphone Function Multi-Stream Function
VIA VT1708 Audio
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B-16
System Information Panel
S/PDIF Configuration Panel
B-17
VIA VT1708 Audio
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Hot Key Configuration Panel
B-18