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    P55M-GD45 P55M-SD40 series MS-7588 (v1.x) Mainboard  G52-75881X1
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    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, driver
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    MS-7588 Safety Instructions ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this shock. ￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: ◯ The power cord or plug is damaged. ◯ Liquid has penetrated
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    if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7588 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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    MS-7588 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au
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    a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Uni recogida de estos residuos. NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat.... De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU
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    MS-7588 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği ( sběrnách. MAGYAR Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az
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    Technical Support ii Safety Instructions iii Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-7 BIOS Features 3-8 Integrated Peripherals 3-10 Power Management Setup 3-12 H/W Monitor 3-14 Green Powr 3-15 BIOS Setting Password 3-16 Cell Menu 3-18 M-Flash 3-26 Overclocking
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    MS-7588 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B Control Center B-1 Activating Control Center B-2 System Information B-3 Overclocking B-5 Green Power B-7 Appendix C Intel SATA RAID C-1 Introduction
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    you for choosing the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series mainboards are based on Intel® P55 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Lynnfield LGA1156 processor, the P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series deliver
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    ) Base Clock ■ 133 MHz Chipset ■ Intel® P55 chipset Memory Support ■ 4 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 2000*(OC) /1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) ■ Supports Dual-Channel mode *(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport) LAN
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    MS-7588 Connectors ■ Back panel - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 10 USB 2.0 ports - 2 ESATA ports ( x4 speed (PCI_E3) ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ■ 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (24.4cm X 23.5 cm) Mounting ■ 6 mounting holes If you need to
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    JCOM1 JLPT1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM3 SATA5_6 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 FDD1 PCI _E2 PCI _E3 PCI 1 J1394_1 JCD1 JSP1 (optional) JAUD1 BATT + Intel P55 IDE1(optional) JTPM1 (optional) JUSB1 SYSFAN1 JFP2 JUSB2 JFP1 POWER1 (optional) P55M-GD45/ P55M-SD40 Series (MS-7588 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard 1-4
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    Packing Checklist MS-7588 MSI mainboard MSI Driver/Utility DVD SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable USB Bracket (Optional) Standard Cable for IDE Devices (optional) Back IO Shield CrossFireX Video Link Cable Multi-GPU Link Card User's Guide * The pictures are for reference only and may vary
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    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 components will not
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 JPWR2, p.2-9 SYSFAN2, p.2-13 CPUFAN, p.2-13 DDR3, p.2-7 Back Panel, p.2-10 JPWR1, p.2-9 JCOM1, p.2-13 JLPT1, p.2-16 JCI1, p.2-12 PCIE, p.2-20 PCI, p.2-25 FDD1, p.2-11 JBAT1, p.2-18 SATA1~6, p.2-
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    MS-7588 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=
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    cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you install CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin. Romove the cap (as the arrow shows). 4. 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
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    MS-7588 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 6. Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Alignment Key 7. Secure the lever near the
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    the clip-ends are correctly inserted. 12. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Mainboard Hook Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS. • Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to
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    MS-7588 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory up (Lynnfield CPU especially), always insert the memory modules into
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    is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides. Notch Volt Important You can barely see
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    MS-7588 Power Supply ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power .eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVround ATX 4-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector is used to provide power to the CPU. 2.G1.rGouronudnd 4.+31.+21V2V
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    PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices. ▶ ESATA Port (optional) The ESATA port
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    MS-7588 Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Fl opMpySDI separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-11
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    kadfadsf dddfafdfdasfsafdddsddadasdsaddsdafsddadsdddfdasdddfffffafssadsf df f fdf SATA1~6 supported by Intel P55 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA5_6 Important Please do not show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12
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    MS-7588 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected
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    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. PowPoewr LeEr DSwi2tc.h+41.0-6..N+8o.-Pin JFP1 1.+3.-5.-7.H+9D.RDReLseEesDrevteSdwitch SpeakeBr2uz.z-e4r.+6.-8.+ JFP2 1.G3.rSo5uu.Psn7opd
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    MS-7588 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 2.V4C.U6CS.U8BS1.
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    Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 2.A4F.ED6R.#P8RI.1N#L0PI1T.TG2#_1r.GoS4u.1LrGon6INurd1.oGn#8ud
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    MS-7588 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 (optional) This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2.G4r.oP6uR.Mn8Ed.1INSC0Eo.DHNPeeCitnaeEdc
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    ▍ Hardware Setup Jumpers 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. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,
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    MS-7588 Button The motherboard provides the following buttons for you to set the computer's function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of button. Power On Button: POWER1 (optional) This button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the
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    Hardware Setup Slots PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20
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    MS-7588 ATI CrossFireXTM by software, therefore you don't have to enable the CrossFireXTM in BIOS by yourself. The following details the CrossFireXTM installation. 1. Install one ®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition & Windows®Vista support the CrossFireXTM function. 2-21
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    . Important A CrossFireXTM system has four possible display modes: • SuperTiling • Scissor Mode • Alternate Frame Rendering • Super Anti-aliasing. for more details, please consult the graphics card manual from the manufacturer. 2-22
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    MS-7588 Multi-GPU Technology This mainaobrd supports Multi-GPU technology, it allows two GPUs to run intend to use the Mult-GPU mode for better graphics performance, please refer to the following instructions. 1. Install two graphics cards on PCI Express x16 slots. With two cards installed, an Multi
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    installation is completed, restart the system and install the driver/utility. A configuration panel will be provided for Multi- cards (concerning the details of multi-GPU settings, please refer to your graphics card manual). 3. Restart your system and a pop-up message will show in the system tray
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    MS-7588 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add- hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and
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    (optional) These APS (Active Phase Switching) LEDs indicate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the instructions below to read. : ON, : OFF 4 of the LEDs will light blue when CPU is in 4 phase power mode. 3 of the LEDs will light blue when CPU is in 3 phase power mode. 2 of the LEDs will light
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    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: ■ An error message appears
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    in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the
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    MS-7588 Help Enter the CPU Spec. menu, and read the CPU information Enter the Memory-Z menu, and read the memory information Load the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from
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    as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your
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    MS-7588 ▶ M-Flash Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Overclocking Profile Use this menu to save/ load your settings to/ from CMOS for BIOS. ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
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    ▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu date). 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
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    MS-7588 ▶ IDE Primary Master/ Slave & SATA1~6 & E-SATA1/2 (optional) Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen 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). 3-7
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    function. You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immediately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This item enables this system to show the
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    MS-7588 ▶ Quick APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,
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    ▍ BIOS Setup 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 setting allows you to enable/
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    MS-7588 ▶ On-Chip ATA Devices Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster (optional) This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. 3-11
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    -related functions described in this section are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy.
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    MS-7588 ▶ Restore On AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up events. Setting to [OS],
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    ▍ BIOS Setup H/W Monitor ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of keep it with in a specific range. You can enable a fan target value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections
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    Green Powr MS-7588 ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ Motherboard LED Control (optional) This item is used to enable/ disable the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-
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    ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Password ▶ U-Key This item is used to enable/ disable USB driver device as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at This item is used to specify the USB driver device as a key. ▶ Change Supervisor Password This item is used to set the supervisor password. ▶ Change User Password This item is
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    MS-7588 Important Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and user access level. ▶ Passwrod Check This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option [BIOS] [System] Description The password prompt appears only when end users
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    ▍ BIOS Setup Cell Menu Important Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. ▶ Current CPU / DRAM / QPI Frequency These items show the current frequencies of CPU, Memory and QPI. Read-only. 3-18
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    MS-7588 ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. This submenu shows the information of installed CPU. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu, it shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only. ▶ CPU Feature
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    htm ▶ Execute Bit Support Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where
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    MS-7588 frequency higher dynamically when applications demand more performance and TDP headroom exists. It also can deliver seamless power scalability (Dynamically scale up, Speed-Step Down). ▶ Adjust CPU Base Frequency (MHz) This item allows you to set the CPU Base clock (in MHz). You may overclock
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    ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Advance DRAM Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CH1/ CH2 1T/2T Memory Timing This item controls the SDRAM command rate. Select [1N] makes SDRAM signal controller to run at 1N (N=clock cycles) rate. Selecting [2N] makes SDRAM
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    MS-7588 ▶ Channel 1/ Channel2 Advanced Memory Setting Setting to [Auto] enables the advance memory timing automatically to be determined by BIOS. Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the following advanced memory timings. ▶ Memory Ratio This item allows you to set the memory any EMI problem, leave
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    ▍ BIOS Setup • The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation. • Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight
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    MS-7588 Important Failed Overclocking Resolution This mainboard supports overclocking greatly. However, please make sure 10 seconds among the reboot actions. At the fourth reboot, BIOS will determine that the previous overclocking is failed and restore the default settings automatically. Please press
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    [Disabled] Disable M-Flash function. [BIOS Update] Flash BIOS via the USB/ Storage drive directly. Update BIOS ROM chip data from selected file, which was be download from official website and must be saved in the root directory of the USB/ Stor- age drive. It only supports particular file name
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    Important • Please refer to the block diagram below about the M-Flash function. MS-7588 • Due to the special design of some graphics cards will cause dark screen during Mflash operation, and you may refer the beeps from the system to confirm the current M-flash process. 3-27
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    BIOS Update], this item is selectable. Use this item to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/32 format only) drive. == Backup BIOS to USB drive == The following fields are used to read the onboard BIOS to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ FAT32 file
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    Overclocking Profile MS-7588 ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 These items are used to save the currect settings to selected profile, and they are also used to load the settings from the selected profile. ▶ OC Retry Count When the overclocking is failed, setting this item to [1, 3, 5] will
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    set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the
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    Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels. A-A-1
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    the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati- cally appear. 2. Click Realtek HD Audio Drivers button. Click here Important The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this section may be slightly
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    3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. MS-7588 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Click here Select this option Click here Click here A-3
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    ▍ Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Double click A-4
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    select a sound effect you like from the Environment list. MS-7588 ■ Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the "Load EQ Setting" and "Save Preset" button, click
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ Equalizer Selection Equalizer frees users from default settings; users may create their owned preferred settings by utilizing this tool. 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz. Save The settings are saved permanently for future use Reset 10 bands of equalizer would go
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    MS-7588 Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager
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    Audio front output item will appear after you pluging the speakers into the jacks on the front panel. ■ Multi-Stream Function Realtek audio supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may play different audio sources simultaneously and let them output respectively from the
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    MS-7588 When you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played from the
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ Playback control Tool Mute Playback device This function is to let you freely decide which ports to output the sound. And this is essential when multistreaming playback enabled. - Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Realtek HD Audio Front Output Mute You may choose to mute single or
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    ■ Recording control MS-7588 Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/ Mic, Front Lin in -Realtek HD Audio Input Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume
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    to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device. - If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack. A-12
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    ■ Connector Settings Click to access connector settings. MS-7588 Disable front panel jack detection (optional) Jack detection function only works with HD audio front panel. Please check if front jacks on your system are
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ S/PDIF Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents
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    MS-7588 ■ Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will light up and make testing sound.
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    ▍ Realtek Audio Microphone In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic Echo Cancellation to cancel the acoustic echo during recording. Acoustic Echo Cancellation prevents playback sound from
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    MS-7588 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like. A-17
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    ▍ Realtek Audio Information In this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & Audio Codec. You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list. Also there is a
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    MS-7588 Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the
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    ▍ Realtek Audio ■ 4-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1] Line In 2] Line Out (Front channels) 3] MIC 4] Line Out (Rear channels) 5] No function 6] No function A-20
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    ■ 6-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output MS-7588 1] Line In 2] Line Out (Front channels) 3] MIC 4] Line Out (Rear channels) 5] Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6] No function A-21
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    Subwoofer channel) 6] Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Windows Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only. A-22
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    has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to monitor or configure the hardware status of MSI Mainboard in windows, such as CPU clock, voltage, fan speed and temperature. Before you install the Control Center, please make sure the system has meet the following requirements: 1. 256MB
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    Control Center Once you have your Control Center installed (locate the setup source file in the setup DVD accompanying with your mainboard, path: Utility --> MSI Utility --> Control Center), it will have a short cut icon on the desktop, and a short cut path in your "Start-up" menu. You may double
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    MS-7588 System Information There are three options for you to select in the System Information screen, you can read the mainboard/ CPU/ memory information by clicking their respective name. Mainboard Click Mainboard to read the information of mainboard, mainboard BIOS, audio, LAN and installed
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    ▍ Control Center CPU Click CPU to read the information of CPU. Memory Click Memory to read the information of each memory DIMM slot. You can select a DIMM slot you want to read by clicking arrow button. Click this arrow button to select the DIMM slot. B-4
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    MS-7588 Overclocking In overclocking, you can select the Default/ Cinema/ Game/ Cooling setting for system to reach the optimum and stable performance. Or you can configure the advanced DRAM setting for system to meet the strict demands of high efficiency and high overclocking ability. Basic In the
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    ▍ Control Center Advanced In Advanced menu, you can adjust the advanced DRAM timing settings. After adjusting, please click the "Apply" button to execute the configured setting. Or you can click the "Save" button to save the adjustments for future use. Important Every time you turn-off the system,
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    MS-7588 Green Power Green Power is an energy saving technology with unique function that control power supply with auto phase switching (Active Phase Switching) for CPU and components. Helping you save power,money,and our Earth! Basic In the Basic menu, it provides two settings for you to experience
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    ▍ Control Center Advanced In the Advanced menu, you can adjust the CPU power phase, fan speed, and set the LEDs to light or not. ▶ Mainboard In the Mainboard, it provides two power saving modes for you to
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    MS-7588 ▶ LED In the LED menu, you can turn on/ turn off the onboard LEDs by clicking each botton. You can click the "Save" button to
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    Appendix C Intel SATA RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms C-C-1
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    Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command. Intel are 2 methods of updating the data on the Master to the Recovery drive. They are Continuous Update Policy and On Request Update Policy. Important The least
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    MS-7588 BIOS Configuration The 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
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: ■ Create RAID Volume 1. Select option 1 Create RAID Volume" and press
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    MS-7588 3. In the Disk field, press key and the following screen appears. Use key to select the disks you want to create for the
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    Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type
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    MS-7588 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID 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
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID ■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any
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    MS-7588 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable "Only Recovery Disk" or "Only Master Disk". C-9
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    Intel SATA RAID Installing Driver Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP ■ New Windows Vista / XP Installation The following details the installation of the drivers drive. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "Intel® RAID Driver" for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM
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    MS-7588 ■ Existing Windows Vista/ XP Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Vista/ XP
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    reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver components. Insert the MSI DVD and click on the RAID block, and then choose INTEL RAID Drivers to install the software. Click on this item
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    MS-7588 The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. C-13
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID 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. C-14
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    MS-7588 The following window appears to show the Readme File Information. It shows the system requirements and installation information. Once the installation is complete, the following window appears. C-15
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    SATA hard drive. Refer to "BIOS section" properly setting. 2. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Driver during Windows Setup. Refer to "Installing Software" for instructions on installing the driver during Windows Setup. 3. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console after the operating
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    MS-7588 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. C-17
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID (1) Configure Volume Here you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selecting the RAID level and strip -1 writes. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of the array. Heavily scattered writes C-18
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    MS-7588 are bound to be more expensive. RAID 10 (Mirrored Stripes) : A RAID 1 array of two a note during POST of which port the single disk is attached to. You can also use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number
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    ▍ Intel 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
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    MS-7588 (4) Specify Volume Size Specify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. You may the rest hard drive space will be worked as RAID 1 volume, which is the new technology called Intel Matrix RAID. Then click "Next" to continue. (5) Start Creating RAID Volume from
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID (6) Start Migration The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being following screen appears if the migration process is completed successfully. Then you have to reboot your system to use the full capacity of the new volume. C-22
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    MS-7588 Recovery Volume Creation A recovery volume can be created using Advanced mode in the Intel Matrix Storage Console. Important Creating a recovery volume will permanently delete any existing data on the drive selected as the recovery drive. Back up all important
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID 5. Modify the recovery volume name if you wish. 6. Select a hard drive to be used as the master hard drive for the recovery volume. 7. Select a hard drive to be used as the recovery hard drive for the recovery volume. C-24
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    8. Select an update policy. MS-7588 9. Select Finish to begin recovery volume creation. C-25
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    ▍ Intel SATA RAID Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume sure the system is powered off. 2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. 3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press and keys simul- taneously during the Power
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    MS-7588 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When 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 Wizard' will be launched which will
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    Appendix D JMicron RAID (optional) This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms The JMicron RAID solution supports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring), RAID level 10 (striping and mirroring) and JBOD (Concatenate). B-D-1
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    and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these. JBOD provides a method for combining drives of different sizes into one large disk. Important • This mainboard supports RAID 0/ RAID 1 or JBOD mode only. • The least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD mode is 2. • All the information/ volumes
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    MS-7588 JMicron RAID BIOS Utility Be sure to set RAID mode for the JMicron 36x ATA Controller in BIOS before configuring the JMicron BIOS utility. After that, save the configuration and exit. During boot up (POST), press CTRL+J to enter the JMicron BIOS RAID utility. The RAID Utility menu screen
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    ▍ JMicron RAID Creating RAID set 1. Select "Create RAID Disk Drive". Then press . 2. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID set name and then press the to go to the next field. 3. Choose a 0-Striped, a 1-Mirror, or a JBOD-Concatenate combination set and then press to go to the
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    MS-7588 4. In the "Hard Disk Disk List" menu, use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID set, then click
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    Setup field and press , a message will display to ask you to confirm the setup. Then press key to save the setting and exit the BIOS utility. D-6
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    Deleting RAID set 1. Select "Delete RAID Disk Drive". Then press . MS-7588 2. In the RAID Disk Driver List menu, use key to select the RAID set you want to delete. Then press key. 3. Press "Y" to accept the deletion when a deletion message is appeared. D-7
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    ▍ JMicron RAID Revert HDD to non-RAID Select "Revert HDD to non-RAID" and press . In the Hard Disk Driver List menu use key to select the disks you want to revert then click key. The following screen appears, press key to remove
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    MS-7588 Solving a Mirror Conflict A Mirror conflict occurs when both disks in a RAID 1 ( drive. To solving a Mirror conflict: Select "Solving a Mirror Conflict" and press . In the Hard Disk Driver List menu use key to select the disks you want to set as source drive. Using the ,
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    ▍ JMicron RAID Rebuilding a Mirror drive When one of the disk in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . This option allows you to rebuild the
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    MS-7588 Installing Driver Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP ■ New Windows Vista / XP Installation The following details the installation of the drivers drive. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "JMicron RAID Driver" for yourself. • Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive
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    ▍ JMicron RAID ■ Existing Windows Vista/XP Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. The DVD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on JMicron JMB362 Drivers. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Vista
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    MS-7588 JMicron Raid Configurer There is an application called JMRaidTool which helps you perform the following tasks of JMicron RAID. ■ Viewing RAID Array Configurations: View an
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    ▍ JMicron RAID Create RAID JMRaidTool supports the creation of RAID 0, 1 and JBOD. 1. Left-click the "Create Raid" button. 2. A CREATE RAID WIZARD dialogue will display on the screen, following the de- scription
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    MS-7588 Remove RAID There are two ways you can choose to remove RAID. Way 1 1. Right-click the name of the disk array you want to delete
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    ▍ JMicron RAID Way 2 1. Left-Click the "Remove Raid" icon on the toolbar. 2. A "REMOVE RAID" wizard dialogue will display on the screen, following the de- scription of every step to complete the deletion. Rebuild RAID RAID 1 can be rebuild while RAID 0, JBOD cannot be rebuild. There are two ways you
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    MS-7588 2. Select "Rebuild Raid". 3. A "REBUILD RAID WIZARD" dialogue will display on the screen, following the de- scription of every step to complete the rebuilding. Way 2 1. If the disk array needs to rebuild then the rebuild button will be enabling on the toolbar. D-17
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    ▍ JMicron RAID 2. Left-Click the "Rebuild Raid" button on the toolbar. 3. A "REBUILD RAID WIZARD" dialogue will display on the screen, following the de- scription of every step to complete the rebuilding. Solve Mirror Conflict If the conflict occurs, it will show the "REBUILDING RAID WIZARD"
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