MSI Z87-G43 Series User Manual

3-4BOIS Setup 3-5 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
3-4BOIS Setup 3-5 BIOS Setup
Operation
You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table
lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.
Hot key Mouse Description
< >
.
Move the cursor
Select Item
<Enter>
Click/ Double-click
the left button
Select Icon/ Field
<Esc>
Click the right button
Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous
from a submenu
<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F4> CPU Specifications
<F5> Enter Memory-Z
<F6> Load optimized defaults
<F8> OC Profile Load From USB
<F9> OC Profile Save to USB
<F10> Save Change and Reset
<F12> Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

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.