MSI Z77A-G45 manual Copyright Notice

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Preface

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA- TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve- ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision

History

 

Revision

Revision History

Date

V1.0

First release

2011/12

V1.2

Update specification

2012/02

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Contents Z77A-G45/ Z75A-G45 series MS-7752 v1.x MainboardCopyright Notice 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 JUSB4Back Panel Quick Guide LANLAN CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Page 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 Expansion Slots PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express SlotSingle Video Card Installation Video/ Graphics CardsAMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item Internal Connectors SATA1~6 Sata ConnectorCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorJUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JTPM1 TPM Module connectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optionalJTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optional FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional Jumpers JBAT1 Clear Cmos JumperLED Status Indicators Cpuphase LEDsBios 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 GEN3PEG Occurred Boot Save & ExitBios Setup Eist Page Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Installing Winki BrowserUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Chapter Page 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