MSI G31M3-F User Guide
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- MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 1
G31M3 series MS-7528 (v1.X) Mainboard G52-75281X1 i - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 2
Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 3
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this . 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: † The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 4
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, limits. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7528 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 5
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1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory ...2-7 Power Supply ...2-9 Back Panel ...2-10 Connectors ...2-12 Jumpers ...2-19 Slots ...2-20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 9
Temperature ...A-9 User Profile ...A-10 Appendix B Intel ICH7R SATA RAID B-1 ICH7R Introduction B-2 BIOS Configuration B-3 Installing Software B-9 RAID Migration Instructions B-15 Degraded RAID Array B-22 ix - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 10
Thank you for choosing the G31M3 Series (MS-7528 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The G31M3 Series mainboards are based on Intel® G31 & ICH7/ICH7R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Core 2 Duo/Quad/Pentium/Celeron LGA775 processor, the G31M3 Series deliver a high - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 11
Mb/s - Supports Realtek® RTL8101E 10/100 Mb/s (optional) - Compliance with PCI 2.2 - Supports ACPI Power Managem ent Audio - Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888 - Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing To reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must to output from front panel - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 12
-Out pinheader - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional) - 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader - 1 serial port pinheader - 1 TPM (optional) - 1 Chassis Intrusion Switch pinheader Slots - 1 PCI Express x16 slot - 1 PCI Express x 1 slot - 2 PCI slots - Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor - Micro-ATX (24 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 13
JCI1 PCI _E1 PCI _E2 PCI 2 JPW1 J TPM 1( opt ion al ) JSPD1 I nte l G31 RTM 876-665 BATT + I nt e l ICH7/ ICH7R(optional) SATA4 JFP2 SY SFA N2 S ATA 2 A LC8 88 PCI 1 CD_IN1 JAUD1 JCOM1 JMicron 381 ( opt i on al) JBAT1 FDD 1 J1394_1(optional) JUSB1 JF P1 JUSB2 G31M3 Series (MS-7528 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 14
Packing Checklist Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD SATA Cable Power Cable Standard Cable for IDE Devices Back IO Shield User's Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased. 1-5 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 15
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 16
MS-7528 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JTPM1, p.2-17 SYSFAN1, JPW1, p.2-14 p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 JSPD1, p.2-15 CPUFAN1, p.2-14 Back Panel, p.2-10 DIMM Slots, p.2-7 ATX1, p.2-9 PCIE, p.2-20 JCI1, p.2-14 PCI, p.2-20 IDE1, p.2-12 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 BATT JFP2, + p.2-16 SATA1~4, p.2-13 JFP1, - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 17
doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications. Introduction to LGA 775 CPU The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU. The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Remember - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 18
MS-7528 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 19
Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visually inspect if the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 20
MS-7528 Mainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and clip-ends are correctly inserted. locking switch Important 1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 21
Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules In Dual-Channel mode, the memory - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 22
MS-7528 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on . Volt Notch Important - DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots. - In Dual - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 23
13 11 +12V 12 +3.3V 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. JPW1 42 31 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V pin 13 pin 12 Important 1. Make sure that all the connectors are connected to - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 24
MS-7528 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Keyboard Parallel Port 1394 Port (optional) Type A L-In RS-Out LAN L-Out CS-Out Serial Port VGA Port Mouse Parallel Port USB Ports Mic SS-Out 1394 Port (optional) Type B L-In / RS-Out LAN Keyboard L-Out Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports Mic / CS- - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 25
on the LAN. Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Audio Ports (Type A) These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. Line - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 26
MS-7528 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-12 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 27
Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 supported by ICH7/ICH7R(optional) Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 28
MS-7528 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system CPU fans at processor's official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN1 / SYSFAN1 / SYSFAN2 supports fan control. You can adjust fan speed in H/W Monitor menu of BIOS - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 29
TPBCable power Ground IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional) S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. JSPD1 GND SPDIF VCC S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) 2-15 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 30
MS-7528 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide : CD_IN1 This connector is provided for external audio input. CD_IN1 2-16 L GND R - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 31
Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network No control Analog Port - Left channel Jack detection return from front panel JACK2 TPM Module connector: JTPM1(optional) This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 32
MS-7528 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 2 These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for correctly to avoid possible damage. Serial Port Connector: JCOM 1 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 33
Hardware Setup Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. W ith the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 34
MS-7528 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate. PCI Express x1 Slot - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 35
pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Order 1 INT A# INT B# Order 2 INT B# INT C# Order 3 INT C# INT D# Order 4 INT D# INT A# 2-21 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 36
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 37
MS-7528 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST , and keys. Important 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 38
BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to the sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing . The - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 39
MS-7528 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 40
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 41
MS-7528 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes The format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 42
BIOS Setup Device / Vender / Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. LBA/Large M ode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 43
MS-7528 Mainboard System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 44
Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 45
MS-7528 Mainboard PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 46
BIOS Setup Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. if the system fails to boot from the 1st/ 2nd boot device. Trusted Computing Press to enter the sub-menu: TCG/TPM SUPPORT This setting allows you to enable/disable the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 47
MS-7528 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 48
BIOS Setup On-Chip SATA Controller These items allow users to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID Mode This item is used to enable/disable the RAID function for SATA devices. I/O Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu: COM Port 1/2 Select an address and corresponding - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 49
MS-7528 Mainboard Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 50
BIOS Setup Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected. Resume by PCI Device (PME#) W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 51
MS-7528 Mainboard H/W Monitor Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. You can select a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 52
AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology. Adjust CPU FSB Frequency This item allows you to set the CPU FSB frequency (in MHz). Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency (FSB x Ratio). Read-only. Advance DRAM Configuration Press - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 53
MS-7528 Mainboard CAS Latency(CL) W hen the DRAM Timing M ode sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable.This controls the active row. Advance DRAM Configuration -> tWR W hen the DRAM Timing Mode sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. It specifies the amount of delay (in clock cycles) that must - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 54
BIOS it to move the corresponding device drivers from the base layer to less PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Spread Spectrum W hen the motherboard If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal overclocking because even a slight jitter can - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 55
MS-7528 Mainboard Important 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability EMI regulation. 3. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 56
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 57
MS-7528 Mainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 58
CoreCenter, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. Intel Pentium4 / Celeron, AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron or compatible CPU with PCI Express slot. 2. 256MB system memory. 3. CD-ROM drive for software installation. 4. Operation system: W indows XP. 5. DotNet Frame Work 2.0 A-1 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 59
MS-7528 Mainboard Activating Dual Core Center Once you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup CD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Dual Core Center), it will have an icon in the system tray, a short cut icon on the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 60
the MSI V044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 or newer driver)/ V046 MSI mainboard would be available. Introduction: Click each button appearing above to enter sub-menu to make further configuration or to execute the function. MB Click MB button to read current CPU temperature, FSB and CPU - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 61
MS-7528 Mainboard AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool MSI provides five common settings for different environments. , you can adjust and monitor the fan speeds of MB and graphics card. Temperature In this sub-menu, you can monitor the temperatures of MB and graphics card. User Profile In this sub-menu, - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 62
-UP Rate button DOT FSB-DOWN Rate button Important Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it is still risky. We suggest user to make sure that your CPU can afford to overclock regularly first. If you find the PC appears to be unstable or - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 63
MS-7528 Mainboard Clock In the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock of mainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card) of your system. And you can select desired value for overclocking. There will be several items for you to select for overclocking after you - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 64
see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPU I voltage... etc.) of your system, and you can select desired value for overclocking. It will show several items to select for overclocking after you click the button. You can click the plus sign button to increase the voltage, or click the minus - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 65
MS-7528 Mainboard FAN Speed In the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan with red color will be shown. Important 1. When you set the fan speed manually, please make sure to disabled the "CPU Smart FAN Target" item in the BIOS. 2. In the user profile, clicking the Save button can save the changes to - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 66
Dual Core Center Temperature In the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system. On the underside, it shows the graphs of the temperatures. Only the curves of the item which the button is lit up with red color will be shown. A-9 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 67
MS-7528 Mainboard User Profile In the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profile bar, and the next screen will appear. - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 68
Dual Core Center Use the draw bar to set the max system temperature. W hen the system temperature exceeds the threshold you defined, the system will pop up a warning message and shut down the system. Use the draw bar to set the minimal fan speed. When the fan speed is lower than the threshold you - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 69
hybrid solution that combines four independent SATAII ports for support of up to four Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives. It offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors) and Intel - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 70
MS-7528 Mainboard ICH7R Introduction The ICH7R provides a hybrid solution that combines four independent SATAII ports for support of up to four Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives. Serial ATAII (SATAII) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 71
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the "Intel - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 72
MS-7528 Mainboard After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: (1) Create RAID Volume 1. Select option 1 "Create RAID Volume" and press key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 73
and the following screen appears. Use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. 4. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the "upper arrow" or "down arrow" keys to scroll through the available values, and - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 74
MS-7528 Mainboard Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press to continue. 7. Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 75
volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press key - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 76
MS-7528 Mainboard (3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press key to accept the selection. Important 1. You will lose all data on the RAID - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 77
installed. † Confirming Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation 1. From W indows XP/2000, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device M anager tab. 3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 78
MS-7528 Mainboard Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the hard drive from which the system is booting or a hard drive that contains important data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 79
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. B-11 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 80
MS-7528 Mainboard The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue. After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue. B-12 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 81
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window, and click Next button to start installation. Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon. B-13 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 82
MS-7528 Mainboard The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation status. Once the installation is complete, the following window appears. B-14 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 83
for RAID before installing W indows XP on the single SATA hard drive. Refer to On Chip SATA Setting for properly setting of the BIOS. 2. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Driver during W indows Setup. Refer to Installing Software for instructions on installing the driver during - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 84
MS-7528 Mainboard Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive. The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard pops up to lead you for the following procedure. Click Next to continue. B-16 - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 85
. If spare disks are available, re- construction will begin immediately after the device failure. If two disks fail simultaneously, all data are lost. RAID-5 can survive one disk failure, but not two or more. Both read and write performance usually increase, but can be hard to predict how - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 86
MS-7528 Mainboard expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order to be able to calculate the correct parity information), or similar to RAID suited to your specific RAID usage model. The RAID Ready system, this can be determined by making a note during POST of which port (e.g. Port 0 or Port - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 87
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID (3) Select Member Hard Drive(s) Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click "-->" to move it to the - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 88
MS-7528 Mainboard (4) Specify Volume Size Specify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. You may enter the amount in the space or use the slider to specify. It is recommended you use 100% of the available space for the optimized usage. For RAID 0 volume, if you do - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 89
Intel ICH7R SATA RAID (6) Start Migration The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 90
MS-7528 Mainboard Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded t y. 3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press and keys simultaneously during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then - MSI G31M3-F | User Guide - Page 91
to W indows system. 6. W hen prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Yes'. 7. The Intel(R) Storage Utility will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select 'Rebuild to this Disk'. The 'Rebuild W izard' will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new
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G31M3 series
MS-7528 (v1.X) Mainboard
G52-75281X1