MSI Z87-GD65-GAMING manual CPU Central Processing Unit, Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Notch

Notch

Chapter 1

Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Important

Overheating

Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.

Overclocking

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.

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Getting Started

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Contents G52-78451X1 PrefacePreface Smartphone Application Technical Support Safety Instructions CE Conformity Korea Warning Statements Battery Information Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Quick Installation Appendix a Realtek Audio Page Chapter Optional Accessories Packing ContentsAssembly Precautions CPU Motherboard SpecificationsBios Nvidia SLI Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide LED Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitVideo Demonstration CPU & Heatsink InstallationChapter Chapter Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleMounting Screw Holes JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors Power SupplyPCIE1~7 PCIe Expansion 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 ConnectorsCPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JTPM1 TPM Module ConnectorMSATA1 mSATA Slot JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorVoltage Checkpoints FV1 V-Check ConnectorsOC1 OC Genie Button ButtonsRESET1 Reset Button POWER1 Power ButtonFASTB1 GO2BIOS Button JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersMulti Bios Switch Multi -BIOS Switch SwitchOCSWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch Bios LEDs LED Status IndicatorsOC Switch LEDs Debug Code LED Table Drivers and Utilities Total InstallerPage Quick Installation CPU Installation Quick Installation Memory Installation Motherboard Installation Chapter Power Connectors Installation Chapter Sata HDD Installation MSATA SSD Installation JFP1 Connecotr Installation Front Panel Connector InstallationFront Panel Audio Connector Installation USB2.0 Connector Installation Peripheral Connector InstallationUSB3.0 Connector Installation Graphics Card Installation Chapter Bios Setup Entering Bios Setup Entering SetupPress DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu Overview Bar Operation System Status SettingsAdvanced Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support IGD Partition size must be larger then the amount of memory Regulation Disabled Disables MSI Fast Boot Boot settings Security BootSave & Exit This setting will be configured automatically by Bios LC PLL Profile UnLink Protection Over-current protection MEMORY-Z Can function as multiple systems virtually Then C0 Flash OC Profile Hardware Monitor Chapter Appendix a Software panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Hardware Default Setting Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Page Appendix B Introduction Appendix BUsing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM XXX.X GB Appendix B XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Main Menu Degraded RAID ArrayAppendix B System Acceleration optional Appendix B Disk Port RST Synchronization optional