MSI X58 PRO MS-7522 User Manual

X58 Pro Series

MS-7522 (v3.X) Mainboard

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Copyright Notice

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The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release January 2009

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,

and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=service

Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw

help resources for f urther guidance.

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Safety Instructions

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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual f or future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable f lat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are f or air convection hence protects the equip-

ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-

fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the po

anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug t he Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

personnel:

 The power cord or plug is dama
 Liquid
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

 The equipment has dropped and damaged.
 The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

wer cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

ged.

has penetrated into the equipment.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR-

AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. T his equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interferen
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f rom that to

which the receiver is conne

cted.

ce will not occu

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 Consult the deale

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

r or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Micro-Star International

MS -7522

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice ..............................................................................................................ii

Trademarks .......................................................................................................................ii

Revision History ..............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v

Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1

Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................ 1-4

Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1

Quick Components Guide.................................................................................... 2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3

Memory................................................................................................................. 2-7

Power Supply .....................................................................................................2

Back Panel.........................................................................................................

Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14

Buttons ............................................................................................................... 2-21

Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-22

Switch ................................................................................................................ 2-26

LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................ 2-27

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 3-1

Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2

The Main Menu..................................................................................................... 3-4

Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-6

Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-8

Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................3-11

Power Management Setup ............................................................................... 3-13

H/W Monitor........................................................................................................ 3-16

BIOS Setting Password..................................................................................... 3-17

Cell Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-18

User Setting ....................................................................................................... 3-25

M-Flash ............................................................................................................... 3-26

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 3-29

Appendix A Realtek Audio...................................................................................A-1

Installing

Software Configuration ......................................................................................A-4

the Realt

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Hardware Setup ................................................................................................A-19

Appendix B Overclocking Center .......................................................................B-1

Activating Overclocking Center .........................................................................B-2

System Info .......................................................................................................... B-3

DOT .......................................................................................................................B-5

Appendix C Intel ICH10R SATA RAID ...................................................................C-1

ICH10R Introduction.............................................................................................C-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................C-3

Installing Driver ....................................................................................................C-9

Installing Software ............................................................................................ C-11

RAID Migration Instructions ...............................................................................C-16

Recovery Volume Creation............................................................................... C-23

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................C-27

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Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the X58 Pro (MS-7522 v3.X)
ATX mainboard. The X58 Pro mainboard is based on

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Intel
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
LGA1366 processor, the X58 Pro delivers a high per-

formance and professional desktop platform solution.

X58 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® i7 processors in t he LGA1366 package
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform2)

Supported QPI

- Up to 6.4 GT/s

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® X58 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel

Memory Support

- 6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1333/ 1066/ 800 SDRAM speed
(Memory size 24GB Max)

- Supports 1Gb/ 2Gb/ 4Gb DRAM size

- Supports x8/ x16 data lines per DIMM

- Supports up to 3 cha

For more information on compatible components, please visit

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http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

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ICH10R chipset

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LAN

- Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C

Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888S

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

IDE

- 1 IDE port by JMicron JMB363

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATA ports (SATA1~6) by ICH10R

- 1 SATA port (SATA7) by JMicron JMB363

- 1 E-SATA port by JMicron JMB363

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s

RAID

- SATA1~6 support Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/
1/5/10) by ICH10R

1394

- 2 1394 ports (rear*1, front*1) by by JMicron JMB381

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- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 Optical S/PDIF-Out port

- 1 1394 port

- 1 eSATA port

- 6 USB 2.0 P orts

- 1 LAN jack

- 6 flexible audio jacks

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 3 USB 2.0 connectors

- 1 1394 connector

- 1 chassis intrusion pinheader

- 1 serial port pinheader

- 1 TPM Module pinheader

- 1 CD-In connector

- 1 front audio pinheader

- 1 Clear CMOS button

- 1 Power button

- 1 Reset button

Getting Started

TPM (optional)

- Supports TPM

Slots

- 2 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot supports up to P CI Express gen2 x4 speed

- 2 PCI Express gen1 x1 slots

- 2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 24.4cm)

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

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Optical SPDIF jack

T: USB ports
B: SATA port

T:1394port
B: USBports

T: LAN Jack
B: USB ports

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B:

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T: RS-Out
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Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

User’s Guide

and Quick Guide

MSI Driver/Utility CD

SATA Cable

external SATA Cable

(optional)

Back IO Shield

IDE Cable

1394 Bracket(optional)

CrossFire

Video Link Cable

* T he pictures are for reference only and may vary f rom the packing contents of the
product you purchased.

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and f ollow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components.

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Quick Components Guide

Back Panel,

p.2-12

PCI_E,

p.2-22

JSP1,

p.2-20

JPWR2, p.2-11

CPU, p.2-3

CPUFAN1, p.2-16

DDR3, p.2-7

JPWR1, p.2-11

SYSFAN1/3, p.2-16

SATA, p.2-15

SYSFAN2,

p.2-16

PCI,

p.2-25

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J1394_1, p.2-16

JCD1, p.2-19

JAUD1, p.2-20

CPU_CLK1,

p.2-26

CLR_CMOS1,

p.2-21

RESET1, p.2-21

POWER1, p.2 -21

IDE1, p.2-14

JTPM1, p.2-18

JFP2, JFP1,

p.2-17

JCOM1, p.2-17

JCI1, p.2-18

JUSB1~3, p.2-19

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning

on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=cpuform2

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure
the cooling f an can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make
sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between
the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replaceing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off t he ATX power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety
of CPU.

Overcloc

This mainboar
sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while
doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is
not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused

by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

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Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 1366
CPU.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 1366 CPU.
Remember to apply some ther­mal paste on it for better heat
dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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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 f an for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1. Open the load level.

3. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it
to protect the contack from damage.
Before you install CPU, always cover
it to protect t he socket pin. Romove
the cap from the lever hinge side (as
the arrow shows).

2. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

4. After
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing f rame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.

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Hardware Setup

5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated
well into the socket. If not, take out
the CPU with pure vertical motion and
reinstall.

7. Press down the load lever lightly onto
the load plate, and then secure the
lever with the hook under retention
tab.

6. Cover the load plate onto the
package.

8. Inspect the four hooks are in porper
position before you install the cooler.

Important

1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.

2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

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9. Align the holes on t he mainboard with
the heatsink. Push down t he cooler
until its four clips get wedged into
the holes of the mainboard.

11. Turn over the mainboard to confirm

that the clip-ends are correctly
inserted.

10.Press the four hooks down to f as­ten the cooler.

12. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to
the CPU fan connector on the
mainboard.

Mainboard

Hook

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the
plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.

3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend­ing on the model you purchase.

4. Please refer to the documentation in the CPU fan package for more details
about the CPU fan installation.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.

tw/index.php?func=testreport

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

48x2=96 pin

Dual-Channel: Channel A in SKYBLUE; Channel B in PINK

Memory Population Rules

Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules.

Single-Channel mode

When you have only one memory module, please always insert it into the DIMM_A0
first (as way 1 shown in below).

72x2=144 pin

1

DIMM_A1
DIMM_A0

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C0

Dual-Channel mode

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance t he system
performance. When you have two memory modules, please always insert them into
the DIMM_A0 & DIMM_B0 (as way 2 shown in below).

2

DIMM_A1
DIMM_A0

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C0

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Three-Channel mode

In Three-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with
three data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Three-Channel mode can enhance the
best system performance. When you have three or more memory modules, please
always insert them as the way 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 (shown in below) t o get the best system
performance.

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DIMM_A1
DIMM_A0

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C0

DIMM_A1
DIMM_A0

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C0

DIMM_A1
DIMM_A0
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C0

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DIMM_A0

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C1
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Important

- DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3
standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3

memory modules in t he DDR3 DIMM slots.

- In Three/ Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of

the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

- To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules

into the DIMM_A0 first.

- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system

detected up to 23+GB (not full 24GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB
memory module.

- When you install incorrect memory module (the SA2-pin of the memory

module connects to Ground) in the DIMM_C0/C1, the LED beside DIMM_C0
will light red color to remind you. The position of the LED is shown as below.
Double confirm with your memory module vender for the third channelsupports.

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1. T he memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic
clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module
is properly seated.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in pl
clips at the sides.

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Power Supply

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.
To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the
power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are
aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like
to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power sup­ply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the

image

at the right hand).

Pin Definition

pin 13

pin 12

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

JPWR1

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24

13

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V

ATX 8-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2

This power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

Pin Definition

4

JPWR2

1

8

5

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

PIN SIGNAL

5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V

Important

1. Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power sup­plies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 450 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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Back Panel

Mouse

USB Ports

LAN

1394 Port

Keyboard

Optical
S/PDIF-Out
port

eSATA Port

USB Ports

Line-In

Line-Out

USB Ports

Mic

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out

Mouse/Keyboard

The standard PS/2

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mouse/keyboard DIN connector is f or a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

Optical S/PDIF-Out port

This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

1394 Port

The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

USB Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

eSATA Port

The eSATA port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive.

LAN

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is f or connection to
the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Yellow On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate be­tween audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or

other audio devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

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IDE Connector: IDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the
drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer t o IDE
device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting
instructions.

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~ 7

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.

SATA1~6 stack SATA connectors

are supported by ICH10R

SATA1_3

SATA2_4

SATA5_6

SATA7

SATA7 is supported by

JMB363

Important

1. Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.

2. Please always use the Intel default SATA connectors (SATA1~6) first.

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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~3

The fan power connectors support system cooling f an with +12V. When connecting
the wire to t he connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should
be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU f a

SENSOR

CONTROL

+12V

GND

SENSOR

+12V

GND

NC

+12V

GND

n control.

SYSFAN1/2CPUFAN1

SYSFAN3

Important

1. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Overclocking Center util­ity that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual
CPU temperature.

3. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for

CPUFAN1.

4. SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2 support fan control, too. You may

centage of speed for the SYSFAN1/2 in BIOS.

select how per-

IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional)

This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394
bracket.

2

1

J1394_1

10
9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 TPA+ 2 TPA­3 Ground 4 Ground
5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 Cable power 8 Cable power
9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

Pin Definition

2-16

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)