MSI Z87-MPOWER-MAX manual Preface

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Preface

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Revision	History
Revision	Revision History	Date
V1.0	First release	2013/03

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Contents Preface G52-78151X1Preface Smartphone Application Technical Support IiiSafety Instructions CE Conformity クラス B 情報技術装置無線設備警告聲明工作頻率2.412GHz~2.462GHz該頻段限於室內使用。この製品は、周波数帯域 2.412GHz~2.484GHz で動作しているときは、屋内においてのみ使用可能です。European Union ViiWeee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer UmweltEspañol Türkçe Contents OC Switch LEDs Debug Code LED Table FV1 V-Check Connectors Check SpotsBios LEDs Total InstallerBios Setup XiiiPage Chapter Motherboard Packing ContentsOptional Accessories ShieldAssembly Precautions Motherboard Specifications 1x Power button Supports Intel Wireless Display WiDi1x GO2BIOS button 1x Reset buttonCommand Center Wi-FiBluetooth Live UpdateConnectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide HDMI+HDMI Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicatorCPU Central Processing Unit CPU & Heatsink Installation Video DemonstrationChapter Chapter Dual -Channel mode Population Rule MemoryMounting Screw Holes LinePower Supply JPWR1~3 ATX Power ConnectorsPCIe 2.0 x1 Slot Expansion SlotsPCIE1~7 PCIe Expansion Slots Single Video Card Installation Video/ Graphics CardsAMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item Internal Connectors SATA1~6 Sata ConnectorsCPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connector JUSB3~4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorMSATA slot is for mSATA interface solid state drives SSD JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorMSATA1 mSATA Slot Overclocking performance FV1 V-Check ConnectorsVoltage Checkpoints Lower memory timings may require higher voltages toCheck Spots Off ButtonsOC1 OC Genie Button SW- TACT1, SW- TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons POWER1 Power ButtonRESET1 Reset Button Plus button Minus button Base clock + 1 MHzFASTB1 GO2BIOS Button JDISCH1 Discharge Jumper JumpersJBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper Clear DataSwitch Multi Bios Switch Multi -BIOS SwitchOCSWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch OC Switch LEDs LED Status IndicatorsBios LEDs Digit Debug Code LED Bios LEDs OC Switch LEDsDebug Code LED Table A8,A9,AB Start of Setup. Bios setup if needed/ requestedReady To Boot event/Legacy Boot event Total Installer Drivers and UtilitiesQuick Installation CPU Installation Quick InstallationQuick Installation Memory Installation Motherboard Installation Chapter Power Connectors Installation Chapter Sata HDD Installation MSATA SSD Installation Front Panel Audio Connector Installation Front Panel Connector InstallationJFP1 Connecotr Installation USB3.0 Connector Installation Peripheral Connector InstallationUSB2.0 Connector Installation Graphics Card Installation Chapter Bios Setup Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu Entering SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios SetupOverview Bar Sub-menuOperation Settings System StatusDisabled AdvancedIntegrated Graphics Display Installed in the systemMode PCI-Express Graphics DeviceEntry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled TechnologySSD speed Bios Save/RestoreEnables or disables the legacy USB support Requirement Before AC power lossRegulation Custom Enabled Enables the PS2 devices during PostBoot settings Load the secure keysDisabled Disables this function When activity or input signal of LAN device is detectedSleep state when activity of USB device is detected EventsBoot SecuritySave & Exit Make U-Key atThis setting will be configured automatically by Bios Enables SB PLL for extreme overclocking Next BootEnables LC PLL for normal usage Disabled Disables this function Enhanced Turbo AutoProfile Booting to accelerate the system booting time Dram Timing Mode Auto Selects the memory timing modeDetect of installed memory modules LinkPerformance ProtectionSerial Voltage Identification Over-current protection To load the default settings for new devices+ Allows you to set the positive offset voltage Electromagnetic Interference problem Disabled Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clockProcessor with extended Cpuid value Enabled Enables Intel AES support DisabledAdaptive temperature WormsThen C0 Power-saving in halt stateAccordingly Flash OC Profile Hardware Monitor SpeedChapter Appendix a Realtek Audio Software ConfigurationSoftware panel overview Auto popup dialog Hardware Default Setting Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagramBackpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagramPage Appendix B Introduction Intel RAIDUsing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM XXX.X GB Appendix B XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion Delete Volume VerificationXXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Degraded RAID Array Main MenuAppendix B System Acceleration optional Appendix B Press S to synchronize data When prompted, press Y to confirmRST Synchronization optional