MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt Expansion Slots, PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot

Page 30

Getting Started

Expansion Slots

This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graph- ics or audio cards.

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and un- plug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

1-18

Image 30
Contents Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt series MS-7752 v2.x MainboardRevision 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 Packing Contents Optional AccessoriesAssembly Precautions ChapterMainboard Specifications Processor SupportForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Contents Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide LAN VGALAN CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes Power Supply JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorJPWR2 ATX 8-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 JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorJUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorJTPM1 TPM Module connector JDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optionalJTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optional JCOM1 Serial Port ConnectorFV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional Jumpers JBAT1 Clear Cmos JumperLED Status Indicators Cpuphase LEDsTotal Installer Drivers and UtilitiesBios Setup Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu EnteringOverview Boot device priority bar Operation Sub-MenuGeneral Help System Status AdvancedPcie GEN3 Installed Page Occurred Boot Save & ExitMS-7752 Eist Chapter Page Chapter MEMORY-Z Chapter ECO Installing Winki BrowserUtilities Chapter Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Page Realtek Audio Software Configuration Software panel overviewIx a Append Auto popup dialogHardware Default Setting MS-7752 Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Page 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 PortInstall Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode Installing Windows XP with Ahci Mode Installing the Windows XP Operating SystemCreating a Intel Ahci Driver Disc