MSI A88XM GAMING User Manual

Appendix B
B-7 AMD RAID
Swap Arrays
Use the Swap Two Arrays option to arrange arrays in a di󰘯erent order.
Important
If more than one array is created, install the operating system to any of them.
However, a small amount of boot information is always written to a disk(s) in the 󰘰rst
array (Array 1) of the Array section, regardless on which array the operating system is
installed.
If anything happens to a disk in Array 1, the system might not be able to boot. It is
recommended that the user install the operating system on an AMD-RAID bootable
array at a redundant RAID level such as RAID1 or RAID5 and swap the array into the
󰘰rst position, if it is not already Array 1.
To swap arrays:
At the “Main Menu”, use the arrow keys to highlight “Swap Two Array” and press
<Enter>.
1.
AMD-RAID Array Con󰘰guration
Swaps arrays to allow them to load in any order (Boot array is 󰘰rst)
Arrays Disks
1----RAID0, 999GB, Ready(R/W)
2----RAID0, 999GB, Ready(R/W)
0-00,500GB,Online
0-01,500GB,Online
0-02,500GB,Online
0-03,500GB,Online
Main Menu
Initialize Disk(s)
Create Array
Delete Array(s)
Swap Two Arrays
Manage Hot Sqare(s)
View Disk Details
View Array Details
Rescan All Channels
Controller Options
Contiune to Boot
Available Keys
<↑><↓><→><←>=Choose, <Esc>=Back
<Enter>=Select Menu Item
Select the arrays to swap by pressing <Insert> key.
Press <Enter> to swap the arrays.
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MSI A88XM GAMING Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A88X
Socket	FM2+
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Max Memory	64 GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
SATA Ports	8 x SATA 6Gb/s
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFireX
Audio	Realtek ALC1150
LAN	Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0

Summary

Preface

Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe operation and handling of the equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Statements

Covers FCC compliance and statements regarding radio frequency interference.

CE Conformity

Declaration of compliance with essential safety requirements of European directives.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

System Preparation

Crucial precautions to ensure safe and successful computer assembly.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the A88XM GAMING motherboard.

Connector Identification Guides

Component Installation

Expansion and Graphics

Internal and Front Panel Connectivity

System Controls and Indicators

Software and Drivers

Chapter 2 Quick Installation

APU Installation Steps

Visual guide for correctly installing the APU and its cooler.

Memory Installation Steps

Instructions for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Motherboard Installation Steps

Procedure for mounting the motherboard inside the computer case.

Power and Storage Installation

Guidance for connecting power supply and installing storage devices.

Front Panel and Peripheral Connection

Graphics Card Installation Steps

Detailed steps for installing a graphics card into the PCIe slot.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup Introduction

Entering BIOS Setup

BIOS Interface Navigation

System Configuration Settings

Overclocking and Monitoring

Appendix B AMD RAID

AMD RAID Introduction

RAID Configuration and Management

RAID Driver and OS Installation

Steps for installing RAID drivers and the operating system on RAID volumes.