MSI Z77A-G41 manual

Z77A-G41ZH77A-G41 B75A-G41 series

MS-7758 (v3.x) Mainboard

G52-77581XE

Contents

Z77A-G41 ZH77A-G41 B75A-G41series Copyright Notice Trademarks Revision History TechnicalSupport Safety Instructions FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement Battery Information ChemicalSubstances Information BSMI EMI聲明 WEEE(Waste Electricaland Electronic Equipment) Statement ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SRPSKI POLSKI TÜRKÇE ČESKY MAGYAR ITALIANO ▍Contents Page Chapter Getting Started Packing Contents OptionalAccessories Assembly Precautions 1 Chapter Important Mainboard Specifications Page Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back PanelQuick Guide Page CPU (CentralProcessing Unit) Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU & Cooler Installation Page Page Mounting Screw Holes Power Supply JPWR1:ATX 24-pinPower Connector JPWR2:ATX 8-pinPower Connector Memory Dual-Channelmode Population Rule Installing Memory Modules Expansion Slots PCIe (PeripheralComponent Interconnect Express) Slot PCI (PeripheralComponent Interconnect) Slot PCI Interrupt Request Routing Video/ Graphics Cards Single Video Card Installation AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology Page InternalConnectors SATA1~6:SATA Connectors CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4:Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2:Front PanelConnectors JUSB3:USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JUSB1~2:USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JCI1:Chassis Intrusion Connector JAUD1:Front PanelAudio Connector JTPM1:TPM Module Connector JCOM1:SerialPort Connector JLPT1:ParallelPort Connector JDLED3:Voice Genie Connector (optional) JTURBO1:MultiConnect PanelConnector (optional) Jumper JBAT1:Clear CMOS Jumper BIOS Setup Entering Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu Overview Boot device priority bar 2 Chapter Operation Sub-Menu GeneralHelp SETTINGS System Status Advanced Page Page Boot Save & Exit Page Page Page Page Page Page ECO BROWSER Installing Winki UTILITIES Page Updating the BIOS with LiveUpdate SECURITY Chapter2 Page Appendix A Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation for Windows® Software Configuration Software paneloverview Append Auto popup dialog Appendix B Intel RAID Introduction Using IntelRapid Storage Technology Option ROM Append B Page Page Page Page Page Page Installing Driver Page Degraded RAID Array Page System Acceleration (optional) Page RST Synchronization (optional) Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDEMode Installing Windows XP with AHCI Mode Creating a IntelAHCI Driver Disc Installing the Windows XP Operating System: Append C Page Appendix D Intel SBA Prerequisites Installing IntelSBA Password settings Help Button