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Chapter 1
1-2
Getting Started
Packing Contents
* 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.
SATA Cable
Optional Accessories
SLI Cable
M-Connector
Network Driver &
Utilities Disc
Software & Application
User Guide
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard
User Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
Antenna x2
mPCIe card with
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
module
USB 3.0 Bracket
V-Check Cable x4
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
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
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
6
Taiwan Wireless Statements
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
Chapter 1 Getting Started
15
Packing Contents
16
Optional Accessories
16
Assembly Precautions
17
Motherboard Specifications
18
Connectors Quick Guide
22
Back Panel Quick Guide
24
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
26
Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU
26
CPU & Heatsink Installation
27
Memory
30
Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule
30
Mounting Screw Holes
31
Power Supply
32
JPWR1~4: ATX Power Connectors
32
Expansion Slots
33
PCI_E1~7: Pcie Expansion Slots
33
Pcie X16 Slots Bandwidth Table
33
Video/ Graphics Cards
34
Single Video Card Installation
34
AMD Crossfire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology
35
NVIDIA® SLI Technology
37
Internal Connectors
39
SATA1~10: SATA Connectors
39
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3, OPTFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors
40
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors
41
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connector
42
JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector
43
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
43
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
44
MSATA_1: Msata Slot
44
Voltage Checkpoints
45
FV1: V-Check Connectors
45
V-Check Spots
46
Buttons & Switches
47
OC1: OC Genie Button
47
POWER1: Power Button
48
RESET1: Reset Button
48
DISCH1: Discharge Button
48
RATIO+, RATIO-: CPU Ratio Control Buttons
49
FASTB1: GO2BIOS Button
49
BCLK+, BCLK-: Base Clock Control Buttons
50
BCLK_STEP1: Base Clock Step Swtich
50
MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH1: Multi-BIOS Switch
51
OC_SWITCH1: OC Genie Mode Switch
52
CEASE_FIRE1: Pcie Ceasefire Switch
52
Jumper
53
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
53
LED Status Indicators
54
BIOS Leds
54
Hdd Led
54
OC Switch Mode Leds
54
Debug Code LED Table
55
Drivers and Utilities
56
Total Installer
56
Chapter 2 Quick Installation
59
Memory Installation
60
Motherboard Installation
61
Power Connectors Installation
63
SATA HDD Installation
65
Msata SSD Installation
66
Front Panel Connector Installation
67
JFP1 Connecotr Installation
67
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation
67
Peripheral Connector Installation
68
USB2.0 Connector Installation
68
USB3.0 Connector Installation
68
Graphics Card Installation
69
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
71
Entering Setup
72
Entering BIOS Setup
72
Overview
73
Operation
75
Settings
76
System Status
76
Advanced
77
Boot
84
Security
84
Save & Exit
85
M-Flash
96
Oc Profile
97
Hardware Monitor
98
Appendix A Realtek Audio
101
Software Configuration
102
Software Panel Overview
102
Auto Popup Dialog
103
Hardware Default Setting
104
Appendix B Intel RAID
107
Introduction
108
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
109
Create Raid Volume
110
Intel Raid
112
Recovery Volume Options
115
Degraded RAID Array
116
System Acceleration (Optional
118
RST Synchronization (Optional
120
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Brand
MSI
Model
Z87 XPOWER
Category
Motherboard
Language
English
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