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Alternatively, please try the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/support/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/ iii Preface Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison...
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/support/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/ iii Preface Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison...
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... RESET1: Reset Button 1-31 Jumper 1-32 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-32 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper 1-32 Switch 1-33 BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch 1-33 Drivers and Utilities 1-34 Driver/ Utilities Installation 1-34 Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation 2-5 Power Connectors Installation 2-7 SATA HDD Installation 2-9 M.2 module Installation 2-10 Front Panel...
... RESET1: Reset Button 1-31 Jumper 1-32 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-32 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper 1-32 Switch 1-33 BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch 1-33 Drivers and Utilities 1-34 Driver/ Utilities Installation 1-34 Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation 2-5 Power Connectors Installation 2-7 SATA HDD Installation 2-9 M.2 module Installation 2-10 Front Panel...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-2 Packing Contents SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable SLI Cable M-Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-2 Packing Contents SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable SLI Cable M-Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
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Smart Utilities -- ECO Center ■■Norton Internet Security Solution ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■ATX Form Factor ■■12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Live Update 6 -- Super Charger -- Software Form Factor ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- Fast Boot -- Command Center -- x 9.6 in .
Smart Utilities -- ECO Center ■■Norton Internet Security Solution ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■ATX Form Factor ■■12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Live Update 6 -- Super Charger -- Software Form Factor ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- Fast Boot -- Command Center -- x 9.6 in .
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For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be clip(s) on the motherboard. Getting Started 1-22 Chapter 1 Video/ Graphics Cards If ...'s expansion slots. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place. 4. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. 3. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power...
For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be clip(s) on the motherboard. Getting Started 1-22 Chapter 1 Video/ Graphics Cards If ...'s expansion slots. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place. 4. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. 3. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power...
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... performance of powerful and creative utilities. The bundle also includes a variety of the new computer you to utilize your computer. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Click Install button. Restart your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide.... Getting Started 1-34 Click OK button to install the utilities. Drivers allow the computer to restart. 5. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. The software installation will automatically find and list all necessary...
... performance of powerful and creative utilities. The bundle also includes a variety of the new computer you to utilize your computer. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Click Install button. Restart your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide.... Getting Started 1-34 Click OK button to install the utilities. Drivers allow the computer to restart. 5. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. The software installation will automatically find and list all necessary...
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... Manager panel. Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment Realtek Audio A-2 Jack status panel double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen...
... Manager panel. Device Selection Application Enhancement Volume Adjustment Realtek Audio A-2 Jack status panel double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the screen...
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... a cache. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to RAID in..., you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in RAID mode, skip to use the SSD caching. Install Windows operating system. 4. Install Intel RAID driver Appendix B 6.
... a cache. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to RAID in..., you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in RAID mode, skip to use the SSD caching. Install Windows operating system. 4. Install Intel RAID driver Appendix B 6.