MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt manual Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt Series (MS-7752 v2.X) ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards are based on Intel® Z77 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1155 processor, the Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt Series mainboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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Contents MS-7752 v2.x Mainboard Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt seriesRevision History Preface CE Conformity Korea Warning Statements Battery Information Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Page Getting Started Optional Accessories Packing ContentsChapter Assembly PrecautionsProcessor Support Mainboard SpecificationsForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Contents Reference Guide LAN VGA Back Panel Quick GuideLAN Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector Power SupplyJPWR2 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 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsJCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optional JTPM1 TPM Module connectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optionalFV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersCpuphase LEDs LED Status IndicatorsDrivers and Utilities Total InstallerBios Setup Entering Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot MenuOverview Boot device priority bar Sub-Menu OperationGeneral Help Advanced System StatusPcie GEN3 Installed Page Occurred Save & Exit BootMS-7752 Eist Chapter Page Chapter MEMORY-Z Chapter ECO Browser Installing WinkiUtilities Chapter Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Page Realtek Audio Software panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Ix a AppendHardware Default Setting MS-7752 Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Page 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 optionalInstall Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode Installing the Windows XP Operating System Installing Windows XP with Ahci ModeCreating a Intel Ahci Driver Disc