Page 2 - Copyrght Notce
Preface MS-7697 Preface Preface MS-7697 Preface Copyrght Notce The materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA- TIONAL. We take every care n the preparaton of ths document, but no guarantee s gven as to the correctness of ts contents. Our products are under contnual mprov...
Page 3 - Techncal Support
Preface MS-7697 Preface Preface MS-7697 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 we...
Page 4 - FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement
v Preface MS-7697 Preface Preface MS-7697 Preface FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lmts for a Class B dgtal devce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned to provde reasonable protecton aganst harmful nterferenc...
Page 5 - Battery Informaton
Preface MS-7697 Preface v Preface MS-7697 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/ CAUTION: There s a rsk of exp...
Page 6 - Preface; Preface; WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement; ENGLISH; FRANÇAIS
v Preface MS-7697 Preface Preface MS-7697 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...
Page 7 - ESPAÑOL; NEDERLANDS; SRPSKI; POLSKI
Preface MS-7697 Preface v Preface MS-7697 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...
Page 8 - TÜRKÇE; ČESKY
v Preface MS-7697 Preface Preface MS-7697 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 ...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Gettng Started
Thank you for choosng the A75MA-P35/ A55M-P35 Se- res (MS-7697 v1.X) Mcro-ATX manboard. The Seres manboards are based on AMD ® A75/ A55 chpset for optmal system efficency. Desgned to fit the advanced AMD ® FM1 processor, the A75MA-P35/ A55M-P35 Se- res manboards delver a hgh performance and profes- ...
Page 13 - Important
1-3 MS-7697 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 14 - Manboard Specficatons
1-4 Gettng Started Manboard Specficatons Processor Support AMD ® A8/A6/A4/E2-seres processors for the FM1 package (For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/cpu-support) Chpset AMD ® A75/ A55 chpset Memory Support 2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB M...
Page 15 - Slots
1-5 MS-7697 Chapter 1 Connectors & Buttons Back panel 1x PS/2 keyboard port 1x PS/2 mouse port 4x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 3.0 ports (A75MA-P35) 1x LAN port 1x VGA port 1x DVI-D port 6x audo ports On-Board 2x USB 2.0 connectors 1x USB 3.0 connector (A75MA-P35) 1x S/PDIF-Out connector 1x Front Panel ...
Page 16 - Connectors Quck Gude
1-6 Gettng Started Connectors Quck Gude Back Panel CPU CPUFAN DIMM1~2 JPWR2 JPWR1 SYSFAN1 SATA1~6 JFP1/JFP2 JUSB3 JSP1 JAUD1 JCI1 JTPM1 PCI_E1 SYSFAN2 JBAT1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI1 JCOM1 JLPT1 JUSB_PW1 JUSB2/JUSB1 JUSB_PW2
Page 18 - Back Panel Quck Gude
1-8 Gettng Started Back Panel Quck Gude Mouse/Keyboard A 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 (optonal) USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble w...
Page 20 - Introducton to FM1 APU
1-10 Gettng Started CPU (Central Processng Unt) Important Overheatng Overheatng can serously damage the CPU and manboard. Always make sure the coolng fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heats...
Page 21 - CPU & Cooler Installaton
1-11 MS-7697 Chapter 1 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 b...
Page 24 - Power Supply
1-14 Gettng Started 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, 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 25 - Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule
1-15 MS-7697 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 tran...
Page 26 - 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 27 - PCIe (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot; PCI (Perpheral Component Interconnect) Slot; PCI Interrupt Request Routng
1-17 MS-7697 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 x1 Slot PCI (Perpheral Component In...
Page 28 - Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton
1-18 Gettng Started Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards If avalable, ths manboard takes advantage of the CPU’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 33 - TPM Module connector: JTPM1; Parallel Port Header: JLPT1
1-23 MS-7697 Chapter 1 TPM Module connector: JTPM1 Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals and usages. * The MB layout n ths figure s for reference only. 11 5 V 10.N o Pin 14.G roun d 8.5V Pow er 12.G roun d 6.Se rial...
Page 34 - Seral Port Connector: JCOM1
1-24 Gettng Started Seral Port Connector: JCOM1 Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcaton port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral devce. 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 USB 3.0 Expanson Connector: JUSB3 (optonal) The USB 3.0 port...
Page 35 - Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
1-25 MS-7697 Chapter 1 Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 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 cle...
Page 37 - Chapter 2; 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 Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
2-2 BIOS Setup MS-7697 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup MS-7697 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 Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu If t...
Page 39 - Control
BIOS Setup MS-7697 Chapter 3 2-3 BIOS Setup MS-7697 Chapter 3 Control Keyboard Mouse Descrpton <↑><↓> Move the cursor Select Item <←><→> Select Screen <Enter> Clck/ Double- clck the left button Select Icon/ Feld <Esc> Clck the rght button Jumps to the Ext menu or ...
Page 51 - Chapter 3
BIOS Setup MS-7697 Chapter 3 2-15 BIOS Setup MS-7697 Chapter 3 Core C6 State Ths tem allows you to enable/ dsable C6 state support. When the CPU enters C6 state, all cores wll save archtectural state and reduce core voltages to zero volts. Wake up the CPU from C6 state wll take a lot longer. ▶
Page 57 - 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 58 - Installaton for Wndows
A-2 Realtek Audo MS-7697 Append x A Realtek Audo MS-7697 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 procedures descrbed ...
Page 59 - Software panel overvew
Realtek Audo MS-7697 Append x A A-3 Realtek Audo MS-7697 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. double clck the con ...
Page 60 - Auto popup dalog
A-4 Realtek Audo MS-7697 Append x A Realtek Audo MS-7697 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 speaker...
Page 61 - Append
Realtek Audo MS-7697 Append x A A-5 Realtek Audo MS-7697 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 63 - 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 0 greatly mproves hard dsk I/O performance by concurrently strpng data across multp...
Page 70 - Installng the RAID Drver (for bootable RAID Array)
B-8 AMD RAID MS-7697 Append x B AMD RAID MS-7697 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 that contans ...