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