MSI 970 GAMING- User Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 970 GAMING Series (MS-7693 v4.X) ATX motherboard. The 970 GAMING Series motherboards are based on AMD ® 970 & SB950 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD ® AM3/ AM3+ processor, the 970 GAMING Series motherboar...

Chapter 1 1-2 Getting Started Packing Contents * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.* The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. SATA Cable Optional Accessories M-Connector Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield Motherbo...

Chapter 1 1-3 Getting Started Assembly Precautions ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from t...

Chapter 1 1-7 Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide Back Panel CPU Socket CPUFAN DIMM2 JUSB3 JPWR1 SATA1_2 JAUD1 JUSB4 JTPM1 DIMM1 JPWR2 JCI1 SYSFAN1 JBAT1 SATA5_6 JUSB2 JFP1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI1 JFP2 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN3 JUSB1 JCOM1 PCI2 SYSFAN4 SATA3_4 SLOW_MODE DIMM3 DIMM4 JSP1

Chapter 1 1-8 Getting Started Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel I/O Ports 1-9 CPU AM3/ AM3+ Socket 1-11 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors 1-20 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory slots 1-14 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-25 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Co...

Chapter 1 1-9 Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide ▶ PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port The PS/2 ® keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 ® keyboard/ mouse. ▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to extern...

Chapter 1 1-12 Getting Started CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. ...

Chapter 1 1-14 Getting Started Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can tran...

Chapter 1 1-15 Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O bac...

Chapter 1 1-16 Getting Started Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power suppl...

Chapter 1 1-17 Getting Started Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe x16 Slot PCIe x1 Slot PCI1~2: PCI Expansion Slots The P...

Chapter 1 1-18 Getting Started Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost th...

Chapter 1 1-19 Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~6: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration ...

Chapter 1 1-23 Getting Started JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clea...

Chapter 1 1-24 Getting Started JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. 1.DC D 3.SO UT 10.N o Pin 5.Gro und 7.RT S 9.RI 8.CT S 6.DS R 4.DT R 2.SIN JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This ...

Chapter 1 1-25 Getting Started Jumper 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 o...

Chapter 1 1-26 Getting Started Switch SLOW_MODE: Slow Mode Booting Switch This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing. Normal (Default) Enabled Important Users will tr...

Chapter 1 1-27 Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficient...

Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning th...

Chapter 2 2-2 Quick Installation CPU Installation 1 2 3 4 5

Chapter 2 2-4 Quick Installation Memory Installation 1 2 3 http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Chapter 2 2-5 Quick Installation Motherboard Installation 1 2

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Chapter 2 2-9 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation 1 2 http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4...

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Chapter 2 2-12 Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 2

Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. • The pictures in this chpater are for reference only a...

Chapter 3 3-2 BIOS Setup Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You want to change...

Chapter 3 3-3 BIOS Setup Overview After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. BIOS menu selection Temperature monitor System information Boot device priority bar Menu display BIOS menu selection Language Virtual OC Genie Button ▶ BIOS menu selection The following options are available: ■...

Chapter 3 3-5 BIOS Setup Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations. Hot key Mouse Description <↑↓→← > . Move the cursor Select Item <Enter> Click/ Double-click the left button Sel...

Chapter 3 3-6 BIOS Setup SETTINGS System Status ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month> The month fro...

Chapter 3 3-7 BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI Express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶ ACPI Setti...

Chapter 3 3-11 BIOS Setup ▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard. [Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened f...

Chapter 3 3-13 BIOS Setup OC Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie f...

Chapter 3 3-18 BIOS Setup OC PROFILE ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current overclocking profile. ▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/...

Chapter 3 3-19 BIOS Setup HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed graphic display Current Temperature & Speed information Fan control field Voltage display ▶ Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶ Temperature & S...

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.

Appendix A A-2 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. doubl...

Appendix A A-3 Realtek Audio ▶ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign 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 rear ...

Appendix A A-4 Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting. ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speakers diagram Front ■ Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram Rear Front

Appendix B AMD RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality.

Appendix B B-2 AMD RAID RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS. During boot-up, a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM utility. Press <C...

Appendix B B-8 AMD RAID 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 - ChipSet\W7_W8\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB9xx\RAID • The driv...