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MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Manual (112 pages)
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MSI
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Motherboard
| Size: 9.56 MB
Table of Contents
Preface
2
Copyright Notice
2
Revision History
2
Smartphone Application
3
Technical Support
3
Safety Instructions
4
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
5
CE Conformity
5
Radiation Exposure Statement
6
European Community Compliance Statement
6
Japan VCCI Class B Statement
6
Korea Warning Statements
6
Battery Information
7
Chemical Substances Information
7
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
8
Table of Contents
11
Z97 Gaming
15
Chapter 1 Getting Started
16
Packing Contents
16
Optional Accessories
16
Assembly Precautions
17
Motherboard Specifications
18
Connectors Quick Guide
21
Back Panel Quick Guide
23
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
25
Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU
25
CPU & Heatsink Installation
26
Memory
29
Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule
29
Mounting Screw Holes
30
Power Supply
31
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors
31
Expansion Slots
32
PCI_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
32
PCI1~3: PCI Slots
32
Video/ Graphics Cards
33
Single Video Card Installation
33
Internal Connectors
34
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors
34
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
35
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors
36
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
37
JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector
37
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
38
AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
38
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
39
M2_1: M.2 Port
39
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
40
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
40
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
40
Jumpers
41
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
41
Switch
42
AUD_SW1: Audio Power Switch
42
LED Status Indicators
43
LED Status Table
43
Drivers and Utilities
44
Driver/ Utilities Installation
44
Chapter 2 Quick Installation
47
Memory Installation
48
Motherboard Installation
49
Power Connectors Installation
51
SATA HDD Installation
53
M.2 Module Installation
54
Front Panel Connector Installation
55
JFP1 Connector Installation
55
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation
55
Peripheral Connector Installation
56
USB2.0 Connector Installation
56
USB3.0 Connector Installation
56
Graphics Card Installation
57
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
59
Entering Setup
60
Entering BIOS Setup
60
Overview
61
Operation
64
Updating BIOS
65
Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
65
Settings
66
System Status
66
Advanced
67
Boot
74
Security
74
Save & Exit
75
M-Flash
86
Oc Profile
87
Hardware Monitor
88
Appendix A Realtek Audio
89
Software Configuration
90
Software Panel Overview
90
Auto Popup Dialog
91
Hardware Default Setting
92
Appendix B Intel RAID (Optional
96
Introduction
96
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
97
Create Raid Volume
98
Intel Raid
98
Delete Raid Volume
101
Recovery Volume Options
103
Degraded RAID Array
104
System Acceleration (Optional
106
RST Synchronization (Optional
108
Appendix C Intel SBA (Optional
110
Prerequisites
110
Installing Intel SBA
111
Software Configuration
111
Software Panel Overview
111
Password Settings
112
Help Button
112
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