MSI Z77A-G43 manual Revision History

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Revision

History

 

Revision

Revision History

Date

V1.0

First release for PCB 1.X

2012/ 02

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Contents ZH77A-G43/ Z77A-G43 series MS-7758 v1.x MainboardRevision 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 Packing Contents Optional AccessoriesAssembly Precautions ChapterMainboard Specifications Processor SupportForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide LANHDMI+DVI DVI+VGA VGA+HDMI CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPUCPU & 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 Dual -Channel mode Population Rule MemoryInstalling 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 Internal Connectors SATA1~6 Sata ConnectorsCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector USB 3.0 Bracket optionalJUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorJAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JTPM1 TPM Module ConnectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JLPT1 Parallel Port ConnectorJDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optional JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optionalJumper JBAT1 Clear Cmos JumperBios Setup Overview Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot MenuEntering Boot device priority bar General Help OperationSub-Menu Settings System StatusAdvanced Pcie GEN3Hpet Occurred Boot Save & ExitEist Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Installing Winki BrowserUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation for WindowsSoftware Configuration Software panel overviewAuto popup dialog Hardware Default Setting Ix a AppendBackpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Intel RAID Introduction Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Ix B AppendXXX.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 Degraded RAID Array Main MenuIx B Append System Acceleration optional Ix B Append RST Synchronization optional Disk Port