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FM2-A85XMA-P31 FM2-A75MA-P31 FM2-A55M-P31 series MS-7721 (v4.x) Motherboard G52-77211XH - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 2
manual are properties of their respective owners. ￭ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ￭ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ￭ ATI® is registered trademark of AMD Corporation. ￭ AMD® is registered trademarks of AMD - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 3
. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com/ Safety Instructions ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User's Manual for future - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 4
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7721 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 5
Preface MS-7721 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 6
Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 7
äte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in ces 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 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 8
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 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 9
Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních 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 elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 10
ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 APU (Accelerated Processing Units - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 11
2-16 UTILITIES 2-17 Updating the BIOS with Live Update 2-19 SECURITY 2-20 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Software Configuration A-2 Appendix B AMD RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2 Installing Driver B-8 Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID B-10 Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes C-1 Installing Windows - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 12
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for choosing the FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2A75MA-P31/ FM2-A55M-P31 series (MS-7721 v4.X) Micro-ATX motherboards. These motherboards are based on AMD® A85X/ A75/ A55 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM2 processor, the FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2-A75MA-P31/ FM2-A55M-P31 series - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 14
Getting Started Packing Contents BATT + Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 2.0 Bracket USB 3.0 Bracket or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. 1-2 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 15
damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power to not recognize a component or fail to start. ■ Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ■ It is recommended - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 16
SATA ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports by AMD® A85X/ A75 (FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2-A75MA-P31) ■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD® A55 (FM2-A55M-P31) RAID ■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10/ JBOD by AMD® A85X ■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 10/ JBOD by AMD® A75/ A55 USB 3.0 (FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2-A75MA-P31) ■ 2x USB 3.0 rear IO - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 17
1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot ■ 1x PCI slot Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX (22.6 cm X 21.6 cm) Mounting Screw Holes ■ 6x mounting holes Dual-Graphics ■ Supports AMD® Dual Graphics Technology - Please visit the AMD official website to find the supported Dual Graphics combinations of APU and discrete GPU for achieving - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 18
Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide SYSFAN2 JTPM1 JUSB_PW2 JPWR2 APU DIMM2 DIMM1 CPUFAN Back Panel BATT + JCI1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI1 JAUD1 JUSB1 JUSB4 JUSB3 (optional) JUSB2 JFP1 JFP2 JUSB_PW1 JPWR1 SYSFAN1 JBAT1 SATA1~6 1-6 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 19
Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Back Panel APU FM2 APU Socket CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connector DIMM1~2 DDR3 Memory Slot JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connector JPWR1 ATX 24-pin - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 20
2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port (FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2-A75MA-P31) USB 2.0 Port (FM2-A55M-P31) ▶ Mouse PS/2® mouse DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse. ▶ Keyboard PS/2® keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® keyboard. ▶ Parallel Port A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 21
Chapter 1 MS-7721 ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Yellow Local Area Network (LAN). Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Left Yellow Off On(Steady) On(flashing) Right Green Off On Orange On Condition LAN link is not established. LAN link is established. The computer is - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 22
FM2 APU The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Gold triangle Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the APU and motherboard of the APU. Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 23
heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the APU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your APU & motherboard. 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU. The gold - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 24
mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it . 7. Fasten down the lever. 8. Attach the APU Fan cable to the APU fan connector on the motherboard. Important • While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 25
provided with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer case. Important • Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris. • To prevent damage to the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 26
allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard's power connector. 1.+23.+3.33 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 27
Chapter 1 MS-7721 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 28
clips at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seat and an audible click should be heard. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot's side clips. Notch Volt 1-16 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 29
motherboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIe slot supports x1 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 30
the motherboard's expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system's graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI 5. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-18 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 31
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD® A85X) (FM2-A85XMA-P31) SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by AMD® A75) (FM2-A75MA-P31) SATA1~6 (3Gb/s, by AMD® A55) (FM2-A55M-P31) Important • the case. Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your Serial ATA device for further installation instructions. • Please do not fold - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 32
,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 33
JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the enclosed mConnectors into the mConnectors and then plug the mConnectors into the motherboard. BATT + JFP2 PowPoewr LeEr DSwi2tc.h+41.0-6..N+8o.-Pin 1. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 34
damage. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. TPM module is optional 115V BATT + 1-22 2.34V.36S..3tS8aVe.n15Prd0iVaob1.NlwyP2I1o.eRopG4rwoPQ.rwGeionreurornudnd 1.L3P - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 35
Chapter 1 MS-7721 JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (FM2-A85XMA-P31/ FM2A75MA-P31) The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). 115V BATT + 111.U2S1.U3B1S.2G4B.1.0rU25o+..Su10Un6B-S1d.3G7B_1.r3TU8o1_X.uSU9Tn_B. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 36
BATT + JUSB_PW2 (for back panel USB connectors) Keep USB power to VCC5 (default) 1 Close 2-3 Keep USB power to 5VSB 1 BATT + JUSB_PW1 (for on-board USB connectors) Close 1-2 Keep USB power to VCC5 (default) 1 Close 2-3 Keep USB power to 5VSB Important If you set the jumper to Enabled, the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 37
Chapter 1 BATT + MS-7721 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 38
you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI mainbaord comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide. You can protect your computer from - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 39
configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 40
monitor Mode selection Language BIOS menu selection System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection Menu display Important The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 41
of the processor and the motherboard. ▶ System information This block shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM to energy-saving settings. ■ BROWSER - This feature is used to enter the MSI Winki web browser. ■ UTILITIES - This menu contains utilities for backup and update - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 42
the previous from a submenu Click the right button Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter Memory-Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 43
is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections to the device. ▶ System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). 2-5 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 44
/ disable UEFI network stack. ▶ SATA Mode This item is used to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port. Important • Windows XP is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode. If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please refer to - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 45
enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support Enable or disable support for USB keyboards, mice and floppy drives. You will be Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ CPU Smart Fan Target Controls CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature and to - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 46
status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and all fans' speeds. ▶ Windows 8 enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 47
Mode Select Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. == FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities== ▶ Boot Option #1~N These - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 48
BIOS Setup ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Use this item to save changes and reset the system. ▶ Save Changes Use this item to save changes. ▶ Discard Changes Use this item to abandon all changes. ▶ Restore Defaults Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor. == Boot - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 49
Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Adjust CPU-NB Ratio This item is used to adjust CPU-NB clock ratio. ▶ Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency It shows the adjusted CPU-NB frequency. Read-only. ▶ CPU - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 50
BIOS Setup operate under the default number of cores. When set to [Manual], you will be able to enable/disable the specific CPU core. ▶ AMD Turbo Core Technology This technology automatically increases the frequency of active CPU cores to improve performance. ▶ Adjust Turbo Core Ratio This item is - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 51
timing for each channel. ▶ DRAM Voltage Sets the memory voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set memory voltage automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ OC Retry Count This item is used to set the number of times for the system to do the OC tests and reboot. ▶ Overclocking Profiles - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 52
Management under Power schemes. ▶ SVM Mode This item allows you to enable/disable the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) Mode. ▶ C6 Mode This item allows you to enable/ dsiable C6 state support. When the CPU enters C6 state, all cores will save architectural state and reduce core voltages to zero - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 53
2013 Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is off or in standby mode. Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions. ▶ PC Health Status These items show the hardware health status. Read only. 2-15 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 54
instant messaging. Installing Winki To install Winki, follow the steps below: 1. Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system. 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 3. Click Driver tab. 4. Click OTHERS button. 5. Select Winki to - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 55
) image to (/from) it. 2. Executing Winki stored in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing to choose boot device during POST. ▶ Live spend time searching manually. Important HDD Backup and Live Update request Winki, please install the "Winki" software application from MSI Driver Disc - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 56
. ▶ Save BIOS to storage Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS file from BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive. ▶ Update BIOS This item allows you to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 57
the confirm button to update the BIOS. Important Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash. Incorrect BIOS flashing can cause the motherboard to not POST. Please ensure you have the correct version and model of your - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 58
BIOS Setup SECURITY ▶ Administrator Password Set the administrative password that will be required to enter the BIOS. ▶ User Password Set the user password that will be required to enter the operating system. Important When selecting the Administrative / User Password items, a password box will - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 59
Chapter 2 MS-7721 ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if opened. To clear the warning logs, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 60
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Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The section will tell you how to install driver and use the software. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 62
Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. double click the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 63
Appendix A MS-7721 ■ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The "check" sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. ■ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 64
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Appendix B AMD RAID The integrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID function for performance and reliability. The SATA RAID provides support for RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring) & RAID 5 (striping with parity) (optional). RAID 0 greatly - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 66
AMD RAID RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During bootup, a screen similar - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 67
Appendix B MS-7721 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter. B-3 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 68
AMD RAID LD View / LD Define Menu (Creating RAID) The selection of the the system and plan the data storage strategy. RAID sets can be created either automatically, or to allow the greatest flexibility, manually. 1. Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu. 2. And then press [Ctrl + - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 69
Appendix B MS-7721 ■ Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only. ■ Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives. 3. On the Drives Assignments window, use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD, - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 70
AMD RAID 6. The message will show up on the bottom, press any key to use maximum capacity or press [Ctrl-Y] to modify array capacity manually. Important • The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives. • If you allocate the first LD capacity manually, you can create second LD - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 71
Appendix B MS-7721 Delete LD Menu (Deleting RAID) 1. Press "3" on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu. 2. Choose a LD No. you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt+D] delete the RAID set. 3. On the next screen, a message will display to inform you, press "Ctrl+Y" to delete the RAID set or other - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 72
can use the USB floppy drive only. For Windows 7 you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive. Important Please follow the instruction below to make an "AMD® RAID Driver" for yourself. • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. • Click the "Browse CD" on the Setup screen. • Copy all the contents in - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 73
B MS-7721 ■ Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. 2. The Disc will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver. 4. The drivers will be - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 74
AMD RAID Installing OS on 2.2TB RAID If you plan to install 64bit operating system on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create submenu. 2. Set the "SATA Mode" option to "RAID Mode". 3. Set the "Board SATA RAID ROM" option to "UEFI DRIVER". 4. Save and then reboot. Press F11 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 75
Appendix B MS-7721 9. Delete all logical drivers by selecting "Logical Driver Main Menu" → "Logical Driver Delete Menu". + Logical Drive Main Menu + Logical Drive List Menu + Logical Drive Create Menu + Logical Drive Delete Menu 10. Make sure there are not any logical drivers (as shown below). + - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 76
AMD RAID 14. Back to "Logical Driver Main Menu" and fill "Ld Name". + Logical Drive Create Menu + Usable Physical Drive List + Basic Setting - Raid Mode : - Stripe - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 77
. When require HDD driver, insert a USB flash drive that contain AMD RAID driver into a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0 port) and click Browse. Important You can find the AMD RAID driver from MSI Driver Disc. The path is \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\SB9xx\RAID\W764A Please copy all the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 78
AMD RAID 23. Select "Removable Disk" from Browse for Folder dialog then click OK. 24. Install "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller". 25. Windows 7 64bit can find the RAID volume now. Please continue the installing procedure. B-14 - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 79
Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with IDE or AHCI mode. - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 80
Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode You will fail and encounter a blue screen while installing Windows XP, because it is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode. If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please change the - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 81
Creating an AHCI Driver Disc Please follow the instruction below to make an "AHCI Driver" for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click the "Browse CD" on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents from \\ChipSet\AMD\Packages\ - MSI FM2 | User Guide - Page 82
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FM2-A85XMA-P31
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FM2-A55M-P31
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MS-7721 (v4.x) Motherboard
G52-77211XH