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MSI 990FXA GAMING Series (MS-7893 v1.X) ATX motherboard AMD 990FX SB950 chipset

MSI 990FXA GAMING Series (MS-7893 v1.X) ATX motherboard AMD 990FX SB950 chipset

MSI 990FXA Gaming Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support: Supports AMD FX/ Phenom II / Athlon II and Sempron processors for the AM3/ AM3+ socket.

Hypertransport: HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s

Chipset: AMD 990FX & SB950

Memory Support:

  • 4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB
  • Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz
  • Dual channel memory architecture

Expansion Slots:

  • 3x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots: - PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support up to PCIe 2.0 x16 speed, - PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed
  • 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • 1x PCI slot

Multi-GPU Support:

  • Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology (Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1)
  • Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology


Storage: AMD SB950 Chipset: - 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports, - Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID 10

USB:

AMD SB950 Chipset: - 14x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

VIA: VL806 Chipset: - 2x USB 3.0 ports available through the internal USB 3.0 connector*

Asmedia 1142 Chipset: - 2x USB 3.1 ports on the back panel (These USB 3.0 ports do not support M-Flash recovery function)

Audio: Realtek ALC1150 Codec. -7.1-Channel High Definition Audio. -Supports S/PDIF output

LAN: Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller. - 1x LAN port on the backpanel

The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor.

MSI 990FXA GAMING Series ATX motherboard AMD 990FX

Back Panel Connectors:

  • 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
  • 8x USB 2.0 ports
  • 2x USB 3.1 ports
  • 1x Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
  • 1x LAN (RJ45) port
  • 6x OFC audio jacks

Internal Connectors:

  • 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 3x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
  • 2x 4-pin system fan connectors
  • 2x 3-pin system fan connectors
  • 1x Front panel audio connector
  • 2x Front panel connectors
  • 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 1x TPM module connector
  • 1x Serial port connector
  • 1x S/PDIF-Out connector
  • 1x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1x Slow mode booting switch

I/O Controller

  • Fintek 71878 Controller ChipHardware Monitor
  • CPU/System temperature detection
  • CPU/System fan speed detection
  • CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS Features

  • 64 Mb flash
  • UEFI AMI BIOS
  • ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0
  • Multi-language

Special Features

  • Military Class 4
  • Military Class Essentials
  • OC Genie 4
  • CLICK BIOS 4
  • AMD CrossFire
  • NVIDIA SLI
  • USB 3.1
  • SATA 6Gb/s
  • Command Center
  • Fast Boot
  • GAMING APP
  • Super Charger
  • Live Update 6
  • M-Flash

Software

  • Drivers
  • MSI: -CommandCenter, -Live Update 6, -Fast Boot
  • 7-ZIP
  • Sound Blaster Cinema 2
  • Killer Network Manager
  • Norton Internet Security SolutionForm Factor
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

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 external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatible devices.

USB 3.1 Port

USB 3.1 port is backward-compatible with USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 10 Gb/s (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps).

LAN Port

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).

Audio Ports

These connectors are used for audio devices.

  • Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
  • Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
  • Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.
  • RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
  • CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
  • SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.

BIOS Setup: MSI 990FXA GAMING Series (MS-7893 v1.X) ATX motherboard

CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.

MSI 990FXA GAMING Series

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, andrequests you to run SETUP.
  • You want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

  • Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance andstability if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings. Select the"Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> in BIOS to load the default settings.
  • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomesunbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ buttonsection to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> inBIOS to load the default settings.)
  • If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings, we recommend that you keep thedefault settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due toinappropriate BIOS configuration.

Entering BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, please press <Del> key to enter BIOS:

Press <Del> to run BIOS setup, or <F11> to run boot menu

If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the “GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen or press the physical “GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot.

Click "GO2BIOS" tab on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen.

Important: Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup

Security

Administrator Password: Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator password if set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items.

User Password: Sets User Password for system security. Enters the user password if set; but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.

IMPORTANT: When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.

Update BIOS

Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS.

Select one file to update BIOS: Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS. The system will reboot after updating.

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.

Installing Driver

New Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 Installation

The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.

  • During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to installWindows 7/ 8/ 8.1 click on “Load Driver” button to install a third party RAID driver.
  • When prompted, insert the “AMD RAID Driver” disk (optical drive or USB) andpress Enter.

Important: Please follow the instruction below to make an “AMD® RAID Driver” for yourself.

  1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
  2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.
  3. Copy all the contents in-ChipSet\W7_W8\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB9xx\RAID

The driver diskette for AMD® RAID Controller is done.

  • You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters.
  • Select the appropriate RAID controller and press ENTER.
  • The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller. PressENTER again to continue.
  • You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup shouldcontinue.
  • Leave the disk /USB drive in the computer until the system reboots itself. Windowssetup will need to copy the files after the RAID volume is formatted, and Windowssetup starts copying files.

Existing Windows Driver Installation

  • Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
  • The Disc will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
  • Under the Driver tab, click on AMD chipset drivers by your need. The AMD chipsetdrivers includes RAID Driver.
  • The drivers will be automatically installed.

Confirming Windows Driver Installation

  • From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by theSystem icon.
  • Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
  • Click the “+” in front of the RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver AMD RAIDController should appear.
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