MSI Z77A-G43 manual Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 Se- ries (MS-7758 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The Series main- boards are based on Intel® H77/ Z77 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, the ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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Contents MS-7758 v1.x Mainboard ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 seriesRevision History Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Bsmi EMI 聲明 Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Getting Started Optional Accessories Packing ContentsChapter Assembly PrecautionsProcessor Support Mainboard SpecificationsForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide LAN Back Panel Quick GuideHDMI+DVI DVI+VGA VGA+HDMI Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes JPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector Power SupplyJPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleInstalling Memory Modules PCI1~3 PCI Expansion Slot Expansion SlotsPCIE1~E4 PCIe Expansion Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing Single Video Card InstallationVideo/ Graphics Cards AMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter SATA1~6 Sata Connectors Internal ConnectorsCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors USB 3.0 Bracket optional JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsJTPM1 TPM Module Connector JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorJLPT1 Parallel Port Connector JCOM1 Serial Port ConnectorJTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optional JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optionalJBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumperBios Setup Overview Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot MenuEntering Boot device priority bar General Help OperationSub-Menu System Status SettingsPcie GEN3 AdvancedHpet Occurred Save & Exit BootEist Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Browser Installing WinkiUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Realtek Audio Installation for Windows Installing the Realtek HD Audio DriverSoftware panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Ix a Append Hardware Default SettingBackpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Intel RAID Introduction Ix B Append Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROMXXX.X GB RAID array by using the upper arrow XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Installing Driver Ix B Append Main Menu Degraded RAID ArrayIx B Append System Acceleration optional Ix B Append Disk Port RST Synchronization optional