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MSI X58A-GD65 series User Manual

MSI X58A-GD65 series
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X58A-GD65 series
MS-7522 (v4.x) Mainboard
G52-75221XD
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MSI X58A-GD65 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelX58A-GD65 series
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

Essential Safety Instructions

Outlines crucial safety guidelines for handling and operating the equipment.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Hardware Installation Guidelines

Provides general advice and precautions for installing hardware components.

CPU Installation Procedures

Covers CPU installation, cooler, thermal paste, and overclocking notes.

CPU & Cooler Installation Steps

Details steps for opening socket, preparing CPU, and placing it correctly.

CPU & Cooler Installation Steps (Continued)

Covers seating inspection, heatsink installation, and securing the cooler.

CPU & Cooler Installation Steps (Final)

Final steps for cooler securing, CPU fan connection, and important notes.

Memory Installation Rules

Explains DDR3 specs, single-channel, and dual-channel memory population rules.

Memory Installation Rules (Continued)

Details triple-channel rules and memory compatibility notes.

Installing Memory Modules

Guides on module notch, DIMM slot insertion, and seating verification.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Introduction to BIOS Setup

Explains the purpose of the BIOS setup program and when to use it.

Entering BIOS Setup

Guides on pressing DEL key during POST and interpreting BIOS version.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Overview of Standard CMOS, Advanced BIOS, Integrated Peripherals, and Power Management.

BIOS Main Menu Options

Details H/W Monitor, Green Power, BIOS Password, and Cell Menu options.

Cell Menu (Overclocking)

Displays CPU/DRAM/QPI frequencies and CPU/Memory/QPI configurations.

Cell Menu (CPU Features)

Details CPU specifications and configures features like EIST, C-STATE, and Hyper-Threading.

Cell Menu (CPU Features Continued)

Manages Overspeed Protection, Execute Bit, Virtualization, EIST, and C1E.

Cell Menu (Turbo Boost)

Configures Intel Turbo Boost technology, ratios, TDC, TDP, and base frequency.

Cell Menu (Memory Timing)

Provides MEMORY-Z info and DRAM timing mode selection.

Cell Menu (Advanced Memory Timing)

Details advanced DRAM configurations and memory ratio settings.

Cell Menu (ClockGen Tuner)

Adjusts CPU/PCIe frequencies, voltages, and Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

Failed Overclocking Resolution

Procedure to restore default BIOS settings after failed overclocking attempts.

M-Flash Utility (BIOS Update)

Enables BIOS flashing from USB/storage or booting from a BIOS file.

M-Flash Operation Guide

Illustrates the steps for M-Flash operation and file status checks.

M-Flash File Management

Covers loading BIOS files, booting from USB, and backing up BIOS.

Load Default BIOS Settings

Restores BIOS settings to Fail-Safe or Optimized default values.

Appendix A: Realtek Audio

Installing Realtek HD Audio Driver

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD Audio driver.

Appendix B: Intel RAID

Intel RAID Volume Creation

Steps for navigating the menu and configuring RAID volume creation.

Appendix C: Marvell RAID

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