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MSI P67A-GD65 Series User Manual

MSI P67A-GD65 Series
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MSI P67A-GD65 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel P67
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory32 GB
PCI Express x162
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots2
SATA 6Gb/s2
SATA 3Gb/s4
USB 3.02
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Speed1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 MHz
Audio7.1 Channel HD Audio
LANRealtek 8111E

Summary

Preface

Copyright Notice

Legal notice regarding the intellectual property and correctness of the document's contents.

Trademarks

Lists all registered trademarks and their respective owners.

Revision History

Details the revisions made to the document, including release dates.

Technical Support

Provides information on obtaining assistance and further resources for technical issues.

Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe handling, setup, and operation of the mainboard.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Statement on compliance with FCC rules regarding radio frequency interference.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

Information and guidelines on the proper disposal of electronic equipment according to EU directive.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the mainboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and connectivity.

Mainboard Layout

Diagram illustrating the location of key components and connectors on the mainboard.

Packing Checklist

List of items included in the mainboard package for user reference.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

An overview and identification of all major components and connectors on the mainboard.

Screw Holes

Illustrates the correct placement of screw holes for mounting the mainboard in a chassis.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Instructions and important notes for installing the CPU and its cooler for optimal performance.

Memory

Details on memory module installation, including population rules for Dual-Channel mode.

Power Supply

Information on connecting the ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors to the mainboard.

Back Panel

Diagram and description of the ports and connectors available on the mainboard's back panel.

Connectors

Detailed descriptions of various onboard connectors and their pin assignments.

Jumpers

Instructions for configuring jumpers, specifically the Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1).

Buttons

Explanation of the functions of onboard buttons like OC Genie, Power, and Reset.

Slots

Information about PCI Express and PCI slots available for expansion cards.

LED Status Indicators

Description of the mainboard's LED indicators, including APS and Dual BIOS LEDs.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Procedure for accessing the BIOS setup menu using keyboard commands.

The Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS interface, including navigation and key sections like Language and Utility.

Green Power

Settings related to power management and LED control on the motherboard.

Utility

Access to system utilities such as Memory Test, Live Update, HDD Backup, and Boot Screen.

OC

Configuration options for overclocking, including CPU and DRAM frequencies and timings.

Game

Access to built-in games available within the BIOS interface.

Setting

System settings for date, time, SATA configuration, and integrated peripherals.

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio drivers for proper audio functionality.

Software Configuration

Overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel for device selection and volume control.

Hardware Default Setting

Diagrams illustrating default audio jack connections for various speaker configurations.

Appendix B Intel RAID

Introduction

Overview of Intel RAID controller capabilities, features, and RAID levels.

BIOS Configuration

Instructions for entering and configuring the Intel RAID utility during system boot.

Installing Driver

Guide for installing the Intel RAID drivers during Windows operating system installation.

Degraded RAID Array

Procedure for handling degraded RAID arrays due to failed or missing hard drive members.

Appendix C Marvell RAID (optional)

RAID Configuration

Guide to accessing and navigating the Marvell BIOS setup utility for RAID configuration.

Creating Virtual Disks

Step-by-step instructions for creating virtual disks using the Marvell BIOS utility.

Deleting Virtual Disk

Procedure for deleting virtual disks and associated data within the Marvell BIOS utility.

Rebuilding Virtual Disk

Instructions on how to manually rebuild a degraded virtual disk in the Marvell BIOS setup.

Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)

Guide for installing the Marvell RAID driver during OS installation for bootable arrays.

Appendix D JMicron RAID (optional)

Introduction

Overview of JMicron RAID controller features supporting RAID 0, 1, and JBOD.

JMicron RAID BIOS Utility

Guide to entering and navigating the JMicron RAID BIOS utility for array management.

Creating RAID set

Step-by-step instructions for creating RAID arrays using the JMicron BIOS utility.

Deleting RAID set

Procedure for deleting RAID sets and their associated data using the JMicron BIOS utility.

Revert HDD to non-RAID

Instructions to revert RAID-configured HDDs back to standard non-RAID status.

Solving a Mirror Conflict

Guidance on resolving mirror conflicts in RAID 1 configurations within the JMicron utility.

Rebuilding a Mirror drive

Procedure for rebuilding a mirror drive in a RAID 1 array using the JMicron utility.

Installing Driver

Guide for installing JMicron RAID drivers during Windows OS setup for Vista/XP.

JMicron Raid Configurer

Overview of the JMicron Raid Configurer application for managing RAID arrays.

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