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MSI MS-7255 manual Using VIA RAID Tool, A-11, VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction

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Using VIA RAID Tool

Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA---> RAID ---> raid_tool.exe to enable VIA RAID Tool.

After the software is finished installation, it will automatically start whenever Windows is initiated. You may double-click

on the icon shown in the system tray of the tool bar to launch the VIA RAID Tool utility.

The main interface is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the main functions. Click on these toolbar buttons to execute their specific functions. The left windowpane displays the controller and disk drives and the right windowpane displays the details of the controller or disk drives. The available features are as following:

View by Controller

View by Devices

View Event log

Help Topics

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Contents

MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X Mainboard MS-7255G52-72551X6 Trademarks Copyright NoticeRevision History Technical SupportSafety Instructions FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, andMicro-Star International MS-7255 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Page CONTENTS viiiChapter 2. Hardware Setup Chapter 1. Getting StartedAppendix B VIA VT1708 Audio Appendix A VIA VT8237 SATA RAID IntroductionGetting Started ChapterGetting Started MS-7255 Mainboard Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support Supported FSBSlots Getting Started ConnectorsForm Factor MountingBIOS Mainboard LayoutMS-7255 v1.X/v2.X M-ATX Mainboard MS-7255 MainboardPower Cable Packing ChecklistGetting Started MSI motherboardPC AlertTM 1. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on your system statusMS-7255 Mainboard Hardware Setup Hardware SetupChapter MS-7255 Mainboard Quick Components GuideCPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to LGA 775 CPUHardware Setup MS-7255 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging Hardware Setup5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate MS-7255 Mainboard locking switchMemory Installing DDRII ModulesDDRII Hardware SetupATX 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR2 Power SupplyATX 12V Power Connector JPWR1 3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18AParallel Port Connector Mouse/Keyboard ConnectorSerial Port Connector VGA Connector2-10 MS-7255 Mainboard Audio Port ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 ConnectorsATA133 Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2 2-112-12 Serial ATA Connectors SATA1, SATA2SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA cableChassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCASE1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN12-13 CPUFAN12-14 IEEE 1394 Connectors optional J13941J13941 IEEE1394 Bracket OptionalSerial Port Connector JCOM SPDIF-Out Connector JSPDIFOUT12-15 JSPDIFOUT1Front Panel Connectors JFP1/JFP2 Aux Line-In Connector JCD12-16 JCD12-17 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1JAUD1 Hardware Setup2-18 Front USB Connectors JUSB1, JUSB2JUSB1/2 USB 2.0 BracketClear CMOS Jumper JBAT1 Jumpers2-19 JBAT1PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots 2-20PCI Interrupt Request Routing 2-21Hardware Setup BIOS Setup BIOS SetupChapter 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX Entering Setup031505 refers to the date this BIOS was released W7255VMS V1.0 031505 whereGetting Help Control KeysGeneral Help F1 Main MenuAdvanced BIOS Features Standard CMOS FeaturesAdvanced Chipset Setup Power Management FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe DefaultsBIOS Setting Password Save & Exit SetupDate MMDDYY Standard CMOS FeaturesTime hhmmss IDE Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth Master/Slave32Bit Data Transfer BIOS Setup TypeFloppy A Halt OnQuick Boot Advanced BIOS FeaturesCPU Configuration Ratio CMOS SettingBoot Up Num-Lock LED BIOS Setup Execute Disable BitMPS Configuration 1st Boot DeviceChange these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset Advanced Chipset SetupV-Link mode selection 3-10IDE Configuration USB 2.0 Ports EnableIntegrated Peripherals 3-11Serial ATA BIOS Execute SATA Devices ConfigurationI/O Devices Configuration Parallel Port ModeParallel Port IRQ 3-13BIOS Setup This item allows you to set parallel port IRQ3-14 Power Management FeaturesACPI Function ACPI StandbyRestore on AC/Power Loss BIOS Setup Power Button ModeWakeup Event Setup Resume On RTC AlarmPNP/PCI Resource Management PCI Latency Timer3-16 Clear NVRAMDMA Resources Setup BIOS Setup IRQ Resources Setup3-17 AvailableH/W Monitor CPU Shutdown Temperature3-18 Chassis IntrusionAdjust NB Voltage Adjust DDR VoltageCell Menu 3-19Adjust PCI Express Frequency Adjust CPU FSB FrequencyAdjust PCI Frequency Auto Disable PCI ClockLoad Optimized Defaults 3-21BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password 3-22MS-7255 Mainboard VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Appendix ARAID Basics IntroductionRAID Level CapacityVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction BIOS ConfigurationMS-7255 Mainboard Create Disk ArrayVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Delete Disk Array 64KB Optimal setting4KB For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks 8KB For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocksCreate and Delete Spare Hard Drive View Serial Number of Hard DriveVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array Rebuild Broken RAID 1 ArrayMS-7255 Mainboard 3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild 1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive4. Continue to boot 2. Destroy the Mirroring RelationshipInstall Driver in Windows OS Installing Operating System & Drivers† New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 Installation † Existing Windows XP Driver InstallationUsing VIA RAID Tool A-11VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction MS-7255 Mainboard A-12VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction A-13VIA VT1708 Audio Appendix BInstallation for Windows 2000/XP Installing the VIA VT1708 Audio DriverThe HD Audio Adeck software utility is under continuous update to 2. Click VIA HD Audio DriverVIA VT1708 Audio Software Configuration HD Audio Deck AdeckMS-7255 Mainboard Simple Mode Display ModeFull Mode VIA VT1708 AudioPANEL DETAIL Top PanelMS-7255 Mainboard VIA VT1708 Audio Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration PanelHeadphone Volume Click here, it will turn to Speaker Control MS-7255 MainboardClick here to view Independent Headphone Control VIA VT1708 Audio Mixer Configuration PanelB-10 MS-7255 MainboardFront Microphone Control Effects Configuration Panel B-11VIA VT1708 Audio Presets B-12When set to “User Customizable”, you can click on the speakers to enable/disJack Configuration Panel B-13VIA VT1708 Audio MS-7255 Mainboard B-14Press to detect status of jacks Indicates a jack has been inserted Auto Show Dialog Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailabilityRedirected Headphone Function B-15Independent Headphone Function Multi-Stream Function VIA VT1708 AudioMS-7255 Mainboard B-16System Information Panel S/PDIF Configuration PanelB-17 VIA VT1708 AudioHot Key Configuration Panel B-18MS-7255 Mainboard