Page 3 - Preface; Techncal Support; Safety Instructons
MS-7721 Preface Techncal Support If a problem arses wth your system and no soluton can be obtaned from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local dstrbutor. Alternatvely, please try the followng help resources for further gudance. Vst the MSI webste for techncal gude, BIOS upd...
Page 4 - CE Conformty; FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement
v Preface CE Conformty Hereby, Mcro-Star Internatonal CO., LTD declares that ths devce s n complance wth the essental safety requrements and other relevant provsons set out n the European Drectve. FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lm...
Page 5 - Radaton Exposure Statement
v MS-7721 Preface Radaton Exposure Statement Ths equpment comples wth FCC radaton exposure lmts set forth for an uncon- trolled envronment. Ths equpment and ts antenna should be nstalled and operated wth mnmum dstance 20 cm between the radator and your body. Ths equpment and ts antenna must not be c...
Page 6 - Battery Informaton
v Preface Calforna, USA: The button cell battery may contan perchlorate materal and requres specal handlng when recycled or dsposed of n Calforna. For further nformaton please vst:http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Tawan: For better envronmental protecton, waste batteres should be co...
Page 7 - WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement; ENGLISH; FRANÇAIS
v MS-7721 Preface WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global envronment and as an envronmentalst, MSI must re- mnd you that...Under the European Unon (“EU”) Drectve on Waste Electrcal and Electron- c Equpment, Drectve 2002/96/EC, whch takes effect on August...
Page 8 - ESPAÑOL; NEDERLANDS; SRPSKI; POLSKI
v Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometda con la proteccón del medo ambente, recomenda:Bajo la drectva 2002/96/EC de la Unón Europea en matera de desechos y/o equ- pos electróncos, con fecha de rgor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasficados como “eléctrcos y equpos electróncos” n...
Page 9 - TÜRKÇE; ČESKY
x MS-7721 Preface TÜRKÇE Çevrec özellğyle blnen MSI dünyada çevrey korumak çn hatırlatır:Avrupa Brlğ (AB) Kararnames Elektrk ve Elektronk Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnames altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarhnden tbaren geçerl olmak üzere, elektrkl ve elektronk malzemeler dğer atıklar gb çöpe atılamayaca...
Page 10 - CONTENTS
x Preface CONTENTS ▍ Copyrght Notce ............................................................................................ Trademarks .................................................................................................... Revson Hstory.................................................
Page 13 - Chapter 1; Gettng Started
Thank you for choosng the FM2-A85XMA-E35/ FM2- A75MA-E35/ FM2-A55M-E35 Seres (MS-7721 v1.X) Mcro-ATX manboard. The Seres manboards are based on AMD ® A85X/ A75/ A55 chpset for optmal system efficency. Desgned to fit the advanced AMD ® FM2 processor, the FM2-A85XMA-E35/ FM2-A75MA- E35/ FM2-A55M-E35 S...
Page 15 - Important
1-3 MS-7721 Chapter 1 Assembly Precautons The components ncluded n ths package are prone to damage from electrostatc dscharge (ESD). Please adhere to the followng nstructons to ensure successful computer assembly. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet befor...
Page 16 - Manboard Specficatons
1-4 Gettng Started Manboard Specficatons Processor Support AMD ® A10/A8/A6/A4-seres processors for the FM2 package Chpset AMD ® A85X/ A75/ A55 chpset Memory Support 2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max) Supports Dual-Channel mode LAN Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fas...
Page 17 - Slots
1-5 MS-7721 Chapter 1 1x Seral connector 1x Chasss Intruson connector Slots 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1x PCI slot Form Factor Mcro-ATX (24.4 cm X 22.8 cm) Mountng Screw Holes 6x mountng holes Dual-Graphcs Supports AMD ® Dual Graphcs Technology Please vst the AMD offical webste to fin...
Page 18 - Connectors Quck Gude
1-6 Gettng Started Connectors Quck Gude Back Panel APU CPUFAN JPWR1 SYSFAN1 SATA1~6 JFP2 JCI1 JTPM1 JCOM1 JLPT1 DIMM1 DIMM2 JFP1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JUSB_PW1 JBAT1 JAUD1 PCI1 PCI_E3 PCI_E2 PCI_E1 SYSFAN2 JPWR2 JUSB_PW2
Page 20 - Back Panel Quck Gude
1-8 Gettng Started Back Panel Quck Gude Mouse/Keyboard A combnaton PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard. USB 2.0 Port The USB 2.0 port s for attachng USB 2.0 devces such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatble devces. USB 3.0 Port (FM2-A85XMA-E35/ FM2-A75MA-E35) USB...
Page 22 - Introducton to FM2 APU
1-10 Gettng Started APU (Accelerated Processng Unts) Important Overheatng Overheatng can serously damage the APU and manboard. Always make sure the coolng fans work properly to protect the APU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the APU and the ...
Page 23 - APU & Cooler Installaton
1-11 MS-7721 Chapter 1 APU & Cooler Installaton When you are nstallng the APU, make sure the APU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on APU before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson. Follow the steps b...
Page 26 - Power Supply
1-14 Gettng Started Power Supply JPWR1: ATX 24-pn Power Connector Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pn power supply, algn the power supply cable wth the connector and firmly press the cable nto the connector. If done correctly, the clp on the power ...
Page 27 - Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule
1-15 MS-7721 Chapter 1 Memory These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report/ DDR3 240-pn, 1.5V 48x2=96 pn 72x2=144 pn Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can tra...
Page 28 - Installng Memory Modules
1-16 Gettng Started Installng Memory Modules Unlock the DIMM slot by pushng the mountng clps to the sde. Vertcally nsert the memory module nto the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on the bottom that wll only allow t to fit one way nto the DIMM slot.Push the memory module deep nto...
Page 29 - PCIe (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot; PCI (Perpheral Component Interconnect) Slot; PCI Interrupt Request Routng
1-17 MS-7721 Chapter 1 Expanson Slots Ths manboard contans numerous ports for expanson cards, such as dscrete graphcs or audo cards. PCIe (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe nterface expanson card. PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCI (Perpheral Componen...
Page 30 - Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton
1-18 Gettng Started Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards If avalable, ths manboard takes advantage of the APU’s ntegrate graphcs processor, but dscrete vdeo cards can be nstalled by way of the manboard’s expanson slots. Addng on one or more dscrete vdeo cards wll sgnficantly boost the system’s graphcs performance. F...
Page 35 - JLPT1: Parallel Port Header
1-23 MS-7721 Chapter 1 JLPT1: Parallel Port Header Ths connector s used to connect an optonal parallel port bracket. The parallel port s a standard prnter port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabltes Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 10.G roun d 14.G roun d 8.LP T_S LIN# 12.G roun ...
Page 36 - USB 3.0 Expanson Connector
1-24 Gettng Started JUSB1: The JUSB1 of FM2-A85XMA-E35/ FM2-A75MA-E35 s USB 3.0 connector, and the JUSB1 of FM2-A55M-E35 s USB 2.0 connector. USB 3.0 Expanson Connector (FM2-A85XMA-E35/ FM2-A75MA-E35) The USB 3.0 port s backwards compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data transfer rates up to 5G...
Page 37 - JCI1: Chasss Intruson Connector
1-25 MS-7721 Chapter 1 JCI1: Chasss Intruson Connector Ths connector connects to the chasss ntruson swtch cable. If the computer case s opened, the chasss ntruson mechansm wll be actvated. The system wll record ths ntruson and a warnng message wll flash on screen. To clear the warnng, you must enter...
Page 38 - Jumper
1-26 Gettng Started Jumper JUSB_PW1~2: USB power Jumper The USB ports on the rear IO panel are controled by JUSB_PW2. The JUSB1 and JUSB2 are controled by JUSB_PW1. These jumpers allow you to enable/ dsable the “wakeup from S3/S4/S5 by USB and PS/2 devce” functon Close 1-2 Keep USB power to VCC5 (de...
Page 39 - JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
1-27 MS-7721 Chapter 1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There s CMOS RAM onboard that s external powered from a battery located on the manboard to save system configuraton data. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot nto the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the ...
Page 40 - Drvers and Utltes; Total Installer
1-28 Gettng Started Drvers and Utltes After you nstall the operatng system you wll need to nstall drvers to maxmze the performance of the new computer you just bult. MSI manbaord comes wth a Drver Dsc. Drvers allow the computer to utlze your manboard more efficently and take advantage of any specal ...
Page 41 - Chapter 2; BIOS Setup
CLICK BIOS II s a revolutonary UEFI nterface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optmum use. Usng your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settngs, montor CPU temperature, select the boot devce prorty and vew system nformaton such as the CPU name, DRAM capacty, the OS verson...
Page 42 - Enterng; Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu; Overvew
2-2 BIOS Setup Enterng Power on the computer and the system wll start the Power On Self Test (POST) pro- cess. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter CLICK BIOS II: Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message dsappears before you re...
Page 44 - Operaton; General Help
2-4 BIOS Setup Operaton CLICK BIOS II allows you to control BIOS settngs wth the mouse and the keyboard. The followng table lsts and descrbes the hot keys and the mouse operatons. Hot key Mouse Descrpton <↑↓→← > Move the cursor Select Item <Enter> Clck/ Double-clck the left button Select...
Page 45 - System Status
2-5 MS-7721 Chapter 2 SETTINGS System Status System Date Ths allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date). The format s <day> <month> <date> <year>. day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determned by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. thr...
Page 49 - Boot
2-9 MS-7721 Chapter 2 Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard These tems determne whether the system wll be awakened from what power sav- ng modes when nput sgnal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard s detected. Boot Full Screen Logo Dsplay Ths tem enables ths system to show the company logo on the boot...
Page 50 - OC
2-10 BIOS Setup OC Important Overclockng your PC manually s only recommended for advanced users.Overclockng s not guaranteed, and f done mproperly, can vod your warranty or severely damage your hardware.If you are unfamlar wth overclockng, we advse you to use OC Gene for easy overclockng. Current CP...
Page 56 - BROWSER
2-16 BIOS Setup BROWSER Please nstall the MSI "Wnk" applcaton first n the Wndows operatng system wth the MSI Drver Dsc before usng the browser. Then you can clck the BROWSER to access the Internet, e-mal and nstant messagng. Installng Wnk To nstall Wnk, follow the steps below: Power on your ...
Page 60 - SECURITY
2-20 BIOS Setup SECURITY Admnstrator Password Set the admnstratve password that wll be requred to enter the BIOS. User Password Set the user password that wll be requred to enter the operatng system. Important When selectng the Admnstratve / User Password tems, a password box wll appear on the scree...
Page 63 - Appendx A; Realtek Audo
The Realtek audo provdes 10-channel DAC that smul- taneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of ndependent stereo sound output (multple streamng) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Rght chan- nels. Appendx A Realtek Audo
Page 64 - Software Configuraton; Software panel overvew
A-2 Realtek Audo Software Configuraton After nstallng the audo drver (see Chapter 1 - Drver and Utltes), the “Realtek HD Audo Manager” con wll appear at the notficaton area (lower rght of the screen). You may double clck the con and the GUI wll pop up accordngly. double clck the con It s also avalab...
Page 65 - Auto popup dalog
A-3 MS-7721 Append x A Devce Selecton Here you can select a audo output source to change the related optons. The “check” sgn (n orange) ndcates the devces as default. Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the rght/left sde of the speakers that you plugged n front or rear panel by a...
Page 66 - Hardware Default Settng
A-4 Realtek Audo Hardware Default Settng The followng dagrams are audo back panel default settng. Backpanel audo jacks to 2-channel speakers dagram Front Backpanel audo jacks to 4-channel speakers dagram Rear Front ■ ■
Page 69 - Appendx B; AMD RAID
The ntegrate one SATA host controller separately, and support RAID functon for performance and relablty. The SATA RAID provdes support for RAID 0 (Strpng), RAID 1 (Mrrorng), RAID 10 (Strpng & Mrrorng) & RAID 5 (strpng wth party) (optonal). RAID 0 greatly mproves hard dsk I/O performance by c...
Page 70 - RAID Configuraton
B-2 AMD RAID RAID Configuraton Creatng and deletng RAID set and performng other RAID settng up operatons are done n the RAID BIOS. Durng bootup, a screen smlar to the one below wll appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Opton ROM utlty. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Op...
Page 76 - Installng Drver
B-8 AMD RAID Important Please follow the nstructon below to make an “AMD ® RAID Drver” for yourself. Insert the MSI Drver Dsc nto the optcal drve.Clck the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.Copy all the contents n \\ChpSet\AMD\Packages\Drvers\SBDrv_for_Hudson\SB9xx\ RAID\ (and then, please select a fol...
Page 78 - Installng OS on 2.2TB RAID; WARNING
B-10 AMD RAID Installng OS on 2.2TB RAID If you plan to nstall 64bt operatng system on a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create and load the RAID array n EFI shell. WARNING Create rad array wll erase all the data stored on hard drves! Make sure to back up your files! There s no...
Page 83 - Appendx C
Ths chapter descrbes how to nstall Wndows XP wth IDE or AHCI mode. Appendx C Install Wndows XP Notes
Page 84 - Installng Wndows XP wth IDE Mode
C-2 Install Wndows XP Notes Installng Wndows XP wth IDE Mode You wll fal and encounter a blue screen whle nstallng Wndows XP, because t s not natvely supported to be nstalled n the storage devce wth AHCI mode. If you stll prefer to nstall Wndows XP as the operatng system, please change the BIOS tem ...
Page 85 - Creatng an AHCI Drver Dsc
C-3 MS-7721 Append x C Installng Wndows XP wth AHCI Mode If you prefer to nstall Wndows XP as the operatng system wth AHCI mode, please prepare AHCI drvers for Wndows XP n advanced. Creatng an AHCI Drver Dsc Please follow the nstructon below to make an “AHCI Drver” for yourself. Insert the MSI DVD n...