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... accurate estimates of power unit capacity for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com iii Preface Visit the MSI website for DIY users. With a simple tap of the smartphone, ... arises with your place of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for further guidance. Alternatively, please try the ...
... accurate estimates of power unit capacity for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com iii Preface Visit the MSI website for DIY users. With a simple tap of the smartphone, ... arises with your place of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for further guidance. Alternatively, please try the ...
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... 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-25 JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-26 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 1-27 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 1-28 Jumpers 1-29 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-29 Drivers and Utilities 1-30 Total Installer 1-30 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 mSATA SSD Installation 2-10...
... 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-25 JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-26 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 1-27 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 1-28 Jumpers 1-29 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-29 Drivers and Utilities 1-30 Total Installer 1-30 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 mSATA SSD Installation 2-10...
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Chapter 1 Packing Contents Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 3.0 Bracket M-Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. Getting Started 1-2
Chapter 1 Packing Contents Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable Optional Accessories USB 3.0 Bracket M-Connector * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer. Getting Started 1-2
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...Fast Boot ■ 7-ZIP ■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■ Norton Internet Security Solution ■ Trend Micro SafeSync ■ Sound Blaster Cinema (for Z87M-G43) ■ Network genie ■ Small Business Advantage (for H87M-G43/ B85M-G43) ■ Micro-ATX Form Factor ■ 9.6 in . (24....4 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Software Form Factor ■...
...Fast Boot ■ 7-ZIP ■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■ Norton Internet Security Solution ■ Trend Micro SafeSync ■ Sound Blaster Cinema (for Z87M-G43) ■ Network genie ■ Small Business Advantage (for H87M-G43/ B85M-G43) ■ Micro-ATX Form Factor ■ 9.6 in . (24....4 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Software Form Factor ■...
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.... 5. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Adding on the motherboard. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Locate the expansion slot(s)... PCIe x16 slot with the display ports facing out of expansion slot(s) the video card will lock in place. 4. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with butterfly lock.
.... 5. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Adding on the motherboard. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Locate the expansion slot(s)... PCIe x16 slot with the display ports facing out of expansion slot(s) the video card will lock in place. 4. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with butterfly lock.
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... must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to the manual that came with your video card package. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. Depending on the desktop and choose the "Catalyst Control Center". 5.
... must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to the manual that came with your video card package. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the Catalyst Control Center. Depending on the desktop and choose the "Catalyst Control Center". 5.
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... setup screen will automatically appear if autorun is very easy to use the same method to install the utilities. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. The bundle also includes a variety of any special features we provide. Please follow the steps below to install...install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you to restart. 6. Drivers allow the computer to finish. 7. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Click Total Installer. Select all necessary drivers. Click Install button. 5. You can protect ...
... setup screen will automatically appear if autorun is very easy to use the same method to install the utilities. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. The bundle also includes a variety of any special features we provide. Please follow the steps below to install...install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you to restart. 6. Drivers allow the computer to finish. 7. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Click Total Installer. Select all necessary drivers. Click Install button. 5. You can protect ...
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... load the secure keys. ▶ Image Execution Policy Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on Security Violation. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for faster boot time. [Enabled] Enables the SATA devices during POST. ▶ Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). This sub...
... load the secure keys. ▶ Image Execution Policy Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on Security Violation. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for faster boot time. [Enabled] Enables the SATA devices during POST. ▶ Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). This sub...
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.... 8. If Windows has been installed in BIOS. 3. Please refer to the step 5. 1. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. Which can only work with the advantages of high... must set the SATA Mode to RAID in RAID mode, skip to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Intel RAID B-12 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can store frequently used data without having...to use a SSD as a cache. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
.... 8. If Windows has been installed in BIOS. 3. Please refer to the step 5. 1. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. Which can only work with the advantages of high... must set the SATA Mode to RAID in RAID mode, skip to the section "Installing Driver". 4. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Intel RAID B-12 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can store frequently used data without having...to use a SSD as a cache. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.