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MSI MS-7255 manual A-13, VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction

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Contents

G52-72551X6 MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X MainboardMS-7255 Technical Support Copyright NoticeTrademarks Revision HistorySafety Instructions Micro-Star International MS-7255 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Page Chapter 1. Getting Started viiiCONTENTS Chapter 2. Hardware SetupAppendix B VIA VT1708 Audio Appendix A VIA VT8237 SATA RAID IntroductionGetting Started Getting StartedChapter Supported FSB Mainboard SpecificationsMS-7255 Mainboard Processor SupportMounting Getting Started ConnectorsSlots Form FactorMS-7255 Mainboard Mainboard LayoutBIOS MS-7255 v1.X/v2.X M-ATX MainboardMSI motherboard Packing ChecklistPower Cable Getting StartedMS-7255 Mainboard PC AlertTM1. Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on your system status Chapter Hardware SetupHardware Setup MS-7255 Mainboard Quick Components GuideHardware Setup CPU Central Processing UnitIntroduction to LGA 775 CPU MS-7255 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate 2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damagingHardware Setup MS-7255 Mainboard locking switchHardware Setup Installing DDRII ModulesMemory DDRII3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A Power SupplyATX 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR2 ATX 12V Power Connector JPWR1VGA Connector Mouse/Keyboard ConnectorParallel Port Connector Serial Port Connector2-10 MS-7255 Mainboard Audio Port Connectors2-11 ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2Serial ATA cable Serial ATA Connectors SATA1, SATA22-12 SATA1 SATA2CPUFAN1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCASE1 2-13IEEE1394 Bracket Optional IEEE 1394 Connectors optional J139412-14 J13941JSPDIFOUT1 SPDIF-Out Connector JSPDIFOUT1Serial Port Connector JCOM 2-15JCD1 Aux Line-In Connector JCD1Front Panel Connectors JFP1/JFP2 2-16Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD12-17 JAUD1USB 2.0 Bracket Front USB Connectors JUSB1, JUSB22-18 JUSB1/2JBAT1 JumpersClear CMOS Jumper JBAT1 2-192-20 SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect SlotsHardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing2-21 Chapter BIOS SetupBIOS Setup W7255VMS V1.0 031505 where Entering Setup1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX 031505 refers to the date this BIOS was releasedMain Menu Control KeysGetting Help General Help F1Power Management Features Standard CMOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset SetupSave & Exit Setup BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults BIOS Setting PasswordIDE Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth Master/Slave Standard CMOS FeaturesDate MMDDYY Time hhmmssHalt On BIOS Setup Type32Bit Data Transfer Floppy ARatio CMOS Setting Advanced BIOS FeaturesQuick Boot CPU Configuration1st Boot Device BIOS Setup Execute Disable BitBoot Up Num-Lock LED MPS Configuration3-10 Advanced Chipset SetupChange these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset V-Link mode selection3-11 USB 2.0 Ports EnableIDE Configuration Integrated PeripheralsParallel Port Mode SATA Devices ConfigurationSerial ATA BIOS Execute I/O Devices ConfigurationThis item allows you to set parallel port IRQ 3-13Parallel Port IRQ BIOS SetupACPI Standby Power Management Features3-14 ACPI FunctionResume On RTC Alarm BIOS Setup Power Button ModeRestore on AC/Power Loss Wakeup Event SetupClear NVRAM PCI Latency TimerPNP/PCI Resource Management 3-16Available BIOS Setup IRQ Resources SetupDMA Resources Setup 3-17Chassis Intrusion CPU Shutdown TemperatureH/W Monitor 3-183-19 Adjust DDR VoltageAdjust NB Voltage Cell MenuAuto Disable PCI Clock Adjust CPU FSB FrequencyAdjust PCI Express Frequency Adjust PCI FrequencyBIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults3-21 MS-7255 Mainboard BIOS Setting Password3-22 VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Appendix ACapacity IntroductionRAID Basics RAID LevelVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction BIOS ConfigurationMS-7255 Mainboard Create Disk ArrayVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction 8KB For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocks 64KB Optimal settingDelete Disk Array 4KB For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocksVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Create and Delete Spare Hard DriveView Serial Number of Hard Drive MS-7255 Mainboard Duplicate Critical RAID 1 ArrayRebuild Broken RAID 1 Array 2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship 1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild 4. Continue to boot† Existing Windows XP Driver Installation Installing Operating System & DriversInstall Driver in Windows OS † New Windows OS 2000/XP/NT4 InstallationVIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction Using VIA RAID ToolA-11 MS-7255 Mainboard A-12VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Introduction A-13VIA VT1708 Audio Appendix B2. Click VIA HD Audio Driver Installing the VIA VT1708 Audio DriverInstallation for Windows 2000/XP The HD Audio Adeck software utility is under continuous update toVIA VT1708 Audio MS-7255 Mainboard Software ConfigurationHD Audio Deck Adeck VIA VT1708 Audio Display ModeSimple Mode Full ModeMS-7255 Mainboard PANEL DETAILTop Panel VIA VT1708 Audio Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration PanelClick here to view Independent Headphone Control Headphone Volume Click here, it will turn to Speaker ControlMS-7255 Mainboard VIA VT1708 Audio Mixer Configuration PanelFront Microphone Control B-10MS-7255 Mainboard VIA VT1708 Audio Effects Configuration PanelB-11 can click on the speakers to enable/dis B-12Presets When set to “User Customizable”, youVIA VT1708 Audio Jack Configuration PanelB-13 Auto Show Dialog Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability B-14MS-7255 Mainboard Press to detect status of jacks Indicates a jack has been insertedVIA VT1708 Audio B-15Redirected Headphone Function Independent Headphone Function Multi-Stream FunctionMS-7255 Mainboard B-16VIA VT1708 Audio S/PDIF Configuration PanelSystem Information Panel B-17MS-7255 Mainboard Hot Key Configuration PanelB-18