Page 3 - Safety Instructons
Preface MS-7599 Preface MS-7599 Safety Instructons Always read the safety nstructons carefully.Keep ths User’s Manual for future reference.Keep ths equpment away from humdty.Lay ths equpment on a relable flat surface before settng t up.The openngs on the enclosure are for ar convecton hence protects...
Page 4 - FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement
v Preface MS-7599 Preface MS-7599 FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lmts for a Class B dg- tal devce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned to provde reasonable protecton aganst harmful nter- ference n a resden...
Page 5 - WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement; ENGLISH; FRANÇAIS
Preface MS-7599 v Preface MS-7599 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 Elec- tronc Equpment, Drectve 2002/96/EC, whch takes ...
Page 6 - ESPAÑOL; NEDERLANDS; SRPSKI; POLSKI
v Preface MS-7599 Preface MS-7599 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...
Page 7 - TÜRKÇE; ČESKY
Preface MS-7599 v Preface MS-7599 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 ...
Page 8 - CONTENTS
v Preface MS-7599 Preface MS-7599 CONTENTS ▍ Copyrght Notce ............................................................................................ Trademarks .................................................................................................... Revson Hstory.........................
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Gettng Started
Thank you for choosng the 870A-G46/ 870S-G46 Se- res (MS-7599 v4.X) ATX manboard. The 870A-G46/ 870S-G46 Seres manboards are based on AMD ® 870 & SB850 chpsets for optmal system efficency. Desgned to fit the advanced AMD ® AM3 Phenom TM II X4/ X3 & Athlon TM X4/ X3/ X2 processors, the 870A-G...
Page 12 - Manboard Specficatons
1-2 Gettng Started Manboard Specficatons Processor Support AMD ® Phenom TM II X4/ X3 and Athlon TM X4/ X3/ X2 processor n the AM3 package. (For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex. php?func=cpuform2) HyperTransport HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s Chpset AMD...
Page 13 - Connectors
1-3 MS-7599 Chapter 1 Connectors Back panel 1 Optcal S/PDIF-Out port 1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 1 Seral port 6 USB 2.0 ports & 2 USB 3.0 ports (for 870A-G46)/ 8 USB 2.0 ports (for 870S-G46) 1 LAN port 6 flexble audo ports On-Board 3 USB 2.0 connectors 1 S/PDIF-out connector 1 Front Panel ...
Page 14 - Manboard Layout
1-4 Gettng Started 870A-G46/ 870S-G46 Seres (MS-7599 v4.X) ATX Manboard Manboard Layout
Page 15 - Packng Checklst
1-5 MS-7599 Chapter 1 MSI manboard MSI Drver/Utlty DVD SATA Cable (Optonal) Power Cable Back IO Sheld User’s Gude Packng Checklst * The pctures are for reference only and may vary from the packng contents of the product you purchased. If you need to purchase accessores and request the part num- bers...
Page 17 - Chapter 2; Hardware Setup
Ths chapter provdes you wth the nformaton about hardware setup procedures. Whle performng the nstal- laton, be careful n holdng the components and follow- ng the nstallaton procedures. For some components, f you nstall n the wrong orentaton, the components wll not work properly. Use a grounded wrst ...
Page 18 - Quck Components Gude
2-2 Hardware Setup JPWR2, p.2-8 Quck Components Gude Back Panel, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 CPUFAN, p.2-12 DDR3, p.2-6 JPWR1, p.2-8 JTPM1, p.2-15 SATA, p.2-11 SYSFAN2, p.2-12 JFP1/ JFP2, p.2-13 JUSB1~3, p.2-14 JBAT1, p.2-16 JSP1, p.2-13 PCI, p.2-17 PCIE, p.2-17 JAUD1, p.2-14 JCI1, p.2-11 SYSFAN1, p.2-12
Page 19 - Important
2-3 MS-7599 Chapter 2 CPU (Central Processng Unt) When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure to nstall the cooler to prevent overheatng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turnng on the computer. For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex. php?func...
Page 20 - CPU & Cooler Installaton
2-4 Hardware Setup CPU & Cooler Installaton When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson. Follow the steps below...
Page 22 - Memory
2-6 Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=testreport DDR3 240-pn, 1.5V 48x2=96 pn 72x2=144 pn Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can tr...
Page 23 - Installng Memory Modules
2-7 MS-7599 Chapter 2 Installng Memory Modules The memory module has only one notch on the center and wll only fit n the rght orentaton.Insert the memory module vertcally nto the DIMM slot. Then push t n untl the golden finger on the memory module s deeply nserted n the DIMM slot. The plastc clp at ...
Page 24 - Power Supply
2-8 Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 24-pn Power Connector: JPWR1 Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pn power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply s nserted n the proper orentaton and the pns are algned. Then push down the power supply firml...
Page 27 - Chasss Intruson Connector: JCI1
2-11 MS-7599 Chapter 2 Connectors Seral ATA Connector: SATA1~6 Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one Seral ATA devce. * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. Important Please do not fold the Seral ATA cable nto 90-degree angle. Otherwse, da...
Page 31 - TPM Module connector: JTPM1
2-15 MS-7599 Chapter 2 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optonal). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals and usages. 10.N o Pin 14.G roun d 8.5V Pow er 12.G roun d 6.Se rial IR Q 4.3.3 V Po wer 2.3V Stan dby p ower...
Page 32 - Jumper; Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
2-16 Hardware Setup Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There s a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuraton. Wth the CMOS RAM, the system can automat- cally boot OS every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the system configuraton, set ...
Page 33 - PCIE (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot
2-17 MS-7599 Chapter 2 Slots PCIE (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express nterface expanson card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI (Perpheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ...
Page 34 - ATI CrossFreX
2-18 Hardware Setup ATI CrossFreX TM (Mult-GPU) Technology ATI CrossFreX TM s the ultmate mult-GPU performance gamng platform. Enablng game-domnatng power, ATI CrossFreX TM technology enables two or more dscrete graphcs processors to work together to mprove system performance. ATI CrossFreX TM techn...
Page 36 - LED Status Indcators; CPU Phase LED
2-20 Hardware Setup LED Status Indcators CPU Phase LED These LEDs ndcate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the nstructons below to read. Lghts Off CPU s n 1 phase power mode. CPU s n 4 phase power mode.
Page 37 - Chapter 3; BIOS Setup
Ths chapter provdes nformaton on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for op- tmum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen durng the system bootng up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settngs for cu...
Page 38 - Press DEL to enter SETUP
3-2 3-3 BIOS Setup MS-7599 Chapter 3 3-2 3-3 BIOS Setup MS-7599 Chapter 3 Enterng Setup Power on the computer and the system wll start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message dsappe...
Page 39 - Control Keys
3-2 3-3 BIOS Setup MS-7599 Chapter 3 3-2 3-3 BIOS Setup MS-7599 Chapter 3 Control Keys <↑> Move to the prevous tem <↓> Move to the next tem <←> Move to the tem n the left hand <→> Move to the tem n the rght hand <Enter> Select the tem<Esc> Jumps to the Ext menu or...
Page 65 - 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 66 - Installaton for Wndows
A-2 A-3 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A A-2 A-3 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver You need to nstall the HD audo drver for Realtek audo codec to functon properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audo operatons. Follow the procedur...
Page 67 - Software panel overvew
A-2 A-3 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A A-2 A-3 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A Software Configuraton After nstallng the audo drver, 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. It s als...
Page 68 - Auto popup dalog
A-4 A-5 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A A-4 A-5 Realtek Audo MS-7599 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...
Page 69 - Append
A-4 A-5 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A A-4 A-5 Realtek Audo MS-7599 Append x A 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 71 - Appendx B; AMD RAID
AMD SATA RAID provdes support for RAID 0 (Strp- ng), RAID 1 (Mrrorng), RAID 10 (Strpng & Mrrorng) & RAID 5 (strpng wth party) (optonal). RAID 0 greatly mproves hard dsk I/O performance by concurrently strpng data across multple drves. RAID 1 makes sure data s not lost f a drve fals as data s...
Page 78 - Installng the RAID Drver (for bootable RAID Array)
B-8 B-9 AMD RAID MS-7599 Append x B B-8 B-9 AMD RAID MS-7599 Append x B Installng the RAID Drver (for bootable RAID Array) After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Wndows CD, and the Wn- dows Setup program starts.Press F6 and wat for the Wndows Setup screen to appear.Insert the floppy t...