MSI Z87-G43 Series User Manual

Chapter 1
1-23 Getting Started
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed
fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to
connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and
will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into
any available system fan connector.
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2.SpeedControl
3.Sense
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1.Ground
2.+12V
3.Sense
4.SpeedControl
SYSFAN1/
SYSFAN3/
SYSFAN2
CPUFAN1/
CPUFAN2
Important
Please refer to your processors o󰘲cial website or consult your vendor to 󰘰nd
recommended CPU heatsink.
These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command
Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to
the CPUs and systems temperature.
If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans,
adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
Before 󰘰rst boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.
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MSI Z87-G43 Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z87
Form Factor	ATX
Socket	LGA 1150
Memory Slots	4
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory	32 GB
PCIe x16 Slots	2
PCIe x1 Slots	2
SATA Ports	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
Audio	Realtek ALC892
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFireX
Memory Standard	DDR3-1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2800/2933/3000 (OC)
USB 3.0 Ports	4
USB 2.0 Ports	8
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G

Summary

Preface

Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines to ensure safe operation and handling of the equipment.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Assembly Precautions

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

CPU Installation and Heatsink

Instructions for installing the CPU and its associated heatsink.

Mounting Screw Holes

Power Supply Installation

Drivers and Utilities

Chapter 2: Quick Installation

CPU Installation

Visual steps for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Memory Installation

Visual steps for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Motherboard Installation

Visual steps for mounting the motherboard inside the computer case.

Power Connectors Installation

Visual steps for connecting power supply cables to the motherboard.

Storage Device Installation

Front Panel & Peripheral Connectors

Graphics Card Installation

Visual steps for installing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods for accessing and entering the system's BIOS setup utility.

Advanced Settings

OC (Overclocking) Settings

Advanced settings for tuning CPU, DRAM, and system frequencies.

M-FLASH (BIOS Update)

Procedure for updating the system BIOS using a USB flash drive.

OC PROFILE Management

HARDWARE MONITOR

Real-time monitoring of system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Appendix B: Intel RAID

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Instructions for accessing and using the Intel RAID configuration utility.

RAID Volume Management

Steps for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.

Degraded RAID Array

Procedure for handling and rebuilding degraded RAID arrays.

System Acceleration

Guide to enabling system acceleration using Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

Appendix C: Intel SBA

Installing Intel SBA

Step-by-step guide for installing the Intel Small Business Advantage software.