MSI G52-73501X1 User Manual

iP6N SLI Platinum seriesMS-7350 (V1.X) MainboardG52-73501X1

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the P6N SLI Platinum Series(MS-7350 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The P6N SLI PlatinumSeries m

B-9nVidia RAIDNVIDIA RAID Utility InstallationInstalling the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows(for Non-bootable RAID Array)The existing Windows IDE P

MS-7350 MainboardB-10Initializing and Using the Disk ArrayThe RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows.1.Launch Computer Management by

B-11nVidia RAID5.Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then clickNext. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Di

MS-7350 MainboardB-12There is an application called NVRAIDMAN which helps you perform the followingtasks of nVDIA RAID.• Viewing RAID Array Configurat

B-13nVidia RAIDSetting Up a Spare RAID DiskYou can designate a hard drive to be used as a spare drive for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1or RAID 5 array. The spare

MS-7350 MainboardB-14Assigning a Dedicated DiskTo mark a disk as dedicated, or reserve it for use by a specific array,Step 1: Mark the Disk as a Free

B-15nVidia RAID3. Click Next.The RAID Array Selection page appears.4. From the Free Disk Selection page, select one of the two free disks available.Th

MS-7350 MainboardB-16Removing a Dedicated DiskOnce a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed atany time. To remove t

B-17nVidia RAIDMorphing From One RAID Array to AnotherIn a traditional RAID environment, when a user wants to change the current state ofa disk or a c

MS-7350 MainboardB-18Hot Plug ArrayWith respect to RAID, hot plugging is the ability to add a disk to a system safely andwithout causing problems for

MS-7350 Mainboard1-2Processor Support- Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium XE andPentium D in the LGA775 package- Supports Intel®

B-19nVidia RAID2 Click Next and the following screen shot will appear:3 Connect the RAID disk that you want to use with any given RAID array.4 Click N

MS-7350 MainboardB-201 From the NVRAIDMAN window, right click on any available free disk and selectCreate Array as show in Figure below.2 The Create

B-21nVidia RAID8 Click OK. The Clearing System Data screen appears again with the Initialize Arraycheck box checked as shown below.9 Click Next, the

MS-7350 MainboardB-22Rebuilding a RAID ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in thearray. This applies on

B-23nVidia RAID4. Click Next. The Disk Selection page appears.5. Select the drive that you want to rebuild by clicking it from the list, then click Ne

MS-7350 MainboardB-24During the rebuilding process, the NVRAID Management utility screen shows thestatus under the System Tasks and Details sections.M

B-25nVidia RAIDSynchronizing a RAID ArraySynchronizing an array will force a rebuild of redundancy or parity. The operation isapplicable to any fault

C-1Installation of nVidia System DrivernVidia System DriverAppendix CMSI provides a setup CD along with your mainboard,which contains the required dri

MS-7350 MainboardC-2Click on the Driver tab and the screen below will display.NVIDIA System DriverThis driver is only available for Windows 2000 and W

C-3Installation of nVidia System Driver2.Then the following screen displays the available components to install. All thecomponents shown here will be

1-3Getting StartedRAID- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD modeFloppy- 1 floppy port- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88M

MS-7350 MainboardC-45.Then the following screen displays the installation of NVIDIA IDE SW Driver. ClickYes to continue.6.The following screen indicat

C-5Installation of nVidia System Driver1. Click on the Utility tab and the screen below will display.2. Then click on the NVIDIA Utility tab and the s

D-1Dual Core CenterDual Core CenterDual CoreCenter, the most useful and powerful utilitythat MSI has spent much research and efforts todevelop, helps

D-2MS-7350 MainboardActivating Dual Core CenterOnce you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in thesetup CD accompanying

D-3Dual Core CenterMainBefore using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSI V044(V044 has to install with the version 8.26 o

D-4MS-7350 MainboardAV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optimal v

D-5Dual Core CenterDOT (Dynamic OverClocking)Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included inthe MSITM’s newly devel

D-6MS-7350 MainboardClockIn the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock ofmainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card)

D-7Dual Core CenterVoltageIn the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPUvoltage... etc.) of your system, and you ca

D-8MS-7350 MainboardFAN SpeedIn the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higherspeed for better cooling effect. There ar

MS-7350 Mainboard1-4P6N SLI Platinum Series(MS-7350 v1.X) ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutBATT+T:M:B:Line-InLine-OutMicT:RS-OutM:CSB:Optical S/PDIF Ou

D-9Dual Core CenterTemperatureIn the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.On the underside, it shows the graphs of the

D-10MS-7350 MainboardUser ProfileIn the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profilebar, and the next screen will app

D-11Dual Core CenterUse the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperatureexceeds the threshold you defined, the system will

1-5Getting StartedPacking ChecklistPower CableUser’s GuideMSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CD* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from

2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

2-2MS-7350 MainboardDDRII DIMMs, p.2-6JFP1, p.2-20Back PanelI/O, p.2-12IDE1, p.2-14ATX1, p.2-10PCI Slots,p.2-27JUSB1~2,p.2-18SATA1~4,p.2-15SYSFAN1,p.2

2-3Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)This mainboard supports Intel® Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, PentiumXE and Pentium D proces

2-4MS-7350 MainboardImportant1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avo

2-5Hardware Setup6.After confirming the CPU directionfor correct mating, put down theCPU in the socket housing frame.Be sure to grasp on the edge ofth

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2-6MS-7350 Mainboard10. Align the holes on the mainboardwith the heatsink. Push down thecooler until its four clips getwedged into the holes of themai

2-7Hardware SetupMemoryThese DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.

2-8MS-7350 MainboardImportant-DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2standard is not backwards compatible. You should always

2-9Hardware SetupIf you intend to install the DDR2 800 memory modules into the DIMM slots of themainboard, we recommend that you to use the available

2-10MS-7350 MainboardPower SupplyPIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3

2-11Hardware SetupImportant Notification about Power IssueNForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore thisissue mostl

2-12MS-7350 MainboardBack Panel Mouse/KeyboardThe standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. Parallel PortA parallel p

2-13Hardware Setup USB PortThe USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. A

2-14MS-7350 MainboardConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.FDD1ID

2-15Hardware SetupSerial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con-nec

iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by th

2-16MS-7350 MainboardCD-In Connector: JCD1This connector is provided for external audio input.Important1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at p

2-17Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Panel

2-18MS-7350 MainboardPIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL1 VCC 2 VCC3 USB0- 4 USB1-5 USB0+ 6 USB1+7 GND 8 GND9 Key (no pin) 10 NCPin DefinitionImportantNote that the

2-19Hardware Setup(The 1394 connectoris in Green color.)FoolproofdesignConnected to 1394 connectorIEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)IEEE1394 Connector: J1394

2-20MS-7350 MainboardPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 GND Ground2 SPK- Speaker-3 SLED Suspend LED4 BUZ+ Buzzer+5 PLED Power LED6 BUZ- Buzzer-7 NC No connection

2-21Hardware SetupBIOS Sign OnThis will start showing informationabout logo, processor brand name,etc...Testing Base and Extended MemoryTesting base m

2-22MS-7350 MainboardButtonThis motherboard provides the following button for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to chan

2-23Hardware SetupPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotsThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The PCI

2-24MS-7350 MainboardIf you intend to use the SLI interface for better graphics performance, please refer tothe following instructions.1. Pull the cla

2-25Hardware Setup4. After configuring the switch card to SLI mode, you can now install two graphicscards on PCI Express x16 slots. With two cards ins

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2-26MS-7350 Mainboard5. After the hardware installation is completed, restart the system and install the NVSLI driver/utility. A configuration panel w

2-27Hardware Setup32-bit PCI SlotPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) SlotsThe PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

3-2MS-7350 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system

3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

3-4MS-7350 Mainboard Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

3-5BIOS Setup Load Optimized DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-cally for optimal performance

3-6MS-7350 MainboardThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the

3-7BIOS Setup DeviceIt will showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/SATAconnector. TypeSelect how to define the HDD parameters. L

3-8MS-7350 MainboardThis sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of yoursystem (read only). System InformationPress <Ent

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3-9BIOS Setup Boot Sector ProtectionThis function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users orcomputer viruses. When enabled,

3-10MS-7350 Mainboard MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating s

3-11BIOS Setup 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOSattempts to load the disk operating

3-12MS-7350 Mainboard USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSelect [Enabled] if

3-13BIOS Setup On-Chip IDE ControllerThis item allows you to enable/ disable IDE Controller. PCI IDE BusMasterThis item allows you to enable/ disable

3-14MS-7350 Mainboard Parallel Port Mode[Normal] Stardand Parallel Port[EPP] Enhanced Parallel Port[ECP] Extended Capability Port[ECP + EPP] Extended

3-15BIOS Setup ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operating syste

3-16MS-7350 Mainboard Re-Call VGA BIOS From S3When ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in thisfield. Selecting [Yes] a

3-17BIOS Setup Resume by PCI Device (PME#)When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any

3-18MS-7350 Mainboard Primary Graphics AdapterThis setting specifies which graphics card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item

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3-19BIOS Setup IRQ Resource SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These items spec

3-20MS-7350 Mainboard Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning messag

3-21BIOS Setup Current CPU/ FSB/ DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. D.O.T ControlD.O.T. (Dynamic Ov

3-22MS-7350 Mainboard[Sergeant] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 3%.[Captain] 3rd level of overclocking, increasing the frequenc

3-23BIOS Setup Advance DRAM ConfigurationPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. Memory TimingsThis field has the

3-24MS-7350 Mainboard tWTRWhen the Memory Timings sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. Minimumtime interval between the end of write data burst

3-25BIOS Setup1.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] foroptimal system stability and performance. But if you are plague

3-26MS-7350 MainboardCPU and Memory Clock OverclockingThe D.O.T Control/ FSB Clock / CPU Dynamic OverClocking / Adjust CPURatio/ Memory Clock are the

3-27BIOS SetupThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimi

3-28MS-7350 MainboardBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six cha

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A-1Realtek ALC888 AudioRealtek ALC888 AudioAppendix AThe Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2

MS-7350 MainboardA-2You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly beforeyou can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or

A-3Realtek ALC888 Audio3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereSelect thisoption4. Click Finish to restart the sys

MS-7350 MainboardA-4After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audiofeature now. Click the audio icon from

A-5Realtek ALC888 AudioSound EffectEnvironment SimulationYou will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,totally 23 kin

MS-7350 MainboardA-6SaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuseReset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault settingEnable / Disable

A-7Realtek ALC888 AudioRaise the keyLower the keyRemove thehuman voiceFrequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might hav

MS-7350 MainboardA-8MixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.1. Adjust VolumeYou can adjust the vo

A-9Realtek ALC888 AudioWhen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played f

MS-7350 MainboardA-103. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essential

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A-11Realtek ALC888 Audio4. Recording controlRecording device-Realtek HDA Primary input-Mic in at front panel (Green)MuteYou may choose to mute single

MS-7350 MainboardA-12Audio I/OIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.You can choose a desired multi-chan

A-13Realtek ALC888 AudioConnector SettingsClick to access connector settings.Disable front panel jack detection (option)Jack detection function only

MS-7350 MainboardA-14S/PDIF (optional, for HDMI graphics card only)Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/

A-15Realtek ALC888 AudioTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make tes

MS-7350 MainboardA-16MicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-sion to remove the possible noise duri

A-17Realtek ALC888 Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may al

MS-7350 MainboardA-18InformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver Version, Dir

A-19Realtek ALC888 AudioConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your s

MS-7350 MainboardA-20n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output4-Channel Analog Audio Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear chan

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A-21Realtek ALC888 Audion 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output6-Channel Analog Audio Output31264571 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (

MS-7350 MainboardA-22n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output8-Channel Analog Audio Output31264571 Side Surround Out (Side channels)2 Line Out (Front ch

B-1nVidia RAIDnVidia RAIDAppendix BNVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks(RAID) technology—which is used by the world’s lead-ing businesse

MS-7350 MainboardB-2IntroductionSystem RequirementOperating System SupportNVRAID supports the following operating systems:Windows XP/2000 & VistaR

B-3nVidia RAIDRAID ConfigurationBasic Configuration InstructionsThe following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID:Non-Bootable RAID Array1. Cho

MS-7350 MainboardB-4Understanding the “Define a New Array” WindowUse the Define a New Array window to• Select the RAID Mode• Set up the Striping Block

B-5nVidia RAIDUsing the Define a New Array WindowIf necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field ishighlighted

MS-7350 MainboardB-6Completing the RAID BIOS Setup1.After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data promptappears.2.Press Y if yo

B-7nVidia RAIDInstalling the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and theWindows

MS-7350 MainboardB-84.Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppydisk inserted in the floppy drive until the blu