MSI Z77A-G45 manual Preface

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MS-7752

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download

Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com

Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

Keep this equipment away from humidity.

Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place any- thing over the power cord.

Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock.

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged.

Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual.

The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60oC (140oF),

IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Contents MS-7752 v1.x Mainboard Z77A-G45/ Z75A-G45 seriesCopyright 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 Optional Accessories Packing ContentsChapter Assembly PrecautionsProcessor Support Mainboard SpecificationsForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide JUSB4 Connectors Reference GuideLAN Back Panel Quick GuideLAN Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes Power Supply JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorJPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleInstalling Memory Modules PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot Expansion SlotsVideo/ Graphics Cards Single Video Card InstallationAMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item SATA1~6 Sata Connector Internal ConnectorsCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel ConnectorsJUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsJTPM1 TPM Module connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorJDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optional JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optionalJCOM1 Serial Port Connector FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersCpuphase LEDs LED Status IndicatorsBios Setup Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu EnteringOverview Boot device priority bar Operation Sub-MenuGeneral Help System Status SettingsPcie GEN3 AdvancedPEG Occurred Save & Exit BootBios Setup Eist Page Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Browser Installing WinkiUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Chapter Page 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