MSI Z87-XPOWER manual Appendix A, Software Configuration, Software panel overview

Models: Z87-XPOWER

Appendix A

Software Configuration

Software panel overview

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After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly.

double click the icon

It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.

Adjustment

Jack status

The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.

Device Selection				Application Enhancement

Realtek Audio

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MSI Z87-XPOWER manual Appendix A, Software Configuration, Software panel overview

Contents

G52-78111X1 PrefaceMotherboard Z87 XPOWERTrademarks PrefaceCopyright Notice RevisionSmartphone Application Technical SupportPreface Safety Instructions PrefaceFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement CE ConformityPreface Taiwan Wireless Statements FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Radiation Exposure StatementBattery Information Chemical Substances InformationPreface DEUTSCH WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment StatementENGLISH FRANÇAISSRPSKI ESPAÑOLNEDERLANDS POLSKIMAGYAR TÜRKÇEČESKY ITALIANOChapter 1 Getting Started ContentsPreface PrefaceChapter 2 Quick Installation PrefaceVideo/ Graphics Cards Appendix B Intel RAID Chapter 3 BIOS SetupAppendix A Realtek Audio PrefacePage Chapter Getting StartedPacking Contents Optional AccessoriesChapter Assembly Precautions A screwdriver not included may be required for computer assemblyChapter 2400OC/ 2200OC/ 2133OC/ 2000OC/ 1866OC/ 1600 Motherboard SpecificationsChapter 5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots PCIE1, PCIE2, PCIE3, PCIE5, PCIE714x V-Check points 7x V-Check connectors, 7x V-Check spots Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Centrion Wireless-NSupports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual band up to 300 Mbps speed BLE Bluetooth Low EnergyACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI ChapterChapter For the latest information about CPU, please visitGetting Started Connectors Quick Guide ChapterConnectors Reference Guide ChapterBack Panel Quick Guide ChapterChapter HDMI PortCPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPUChapter CPU & Heatsink Installation Video DemonstrationChapter Chapter 7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard ChapterChapter MemoryDual-Channel mode Population Rule Video DemonstrationMounting Screw Holes Chapterfacing Chapter Power SupplyJPWR1~4 ATX Power Connectors Video DemonstrationPCIe x16 Slots Bandwidth Table Expansion SlotsPCIE1~7 PCIe Expansion Slots ChapterChapter Single Video Card InstallationVideo/ Graphics Cards Video DemonstrationAMD CrossFire Multi-GPU Technology ChapterScissor Mode Alternate Frame Rendering Super Anti-aliasing ChapterA CrossFireTM system has four possible display modes SuperTiling For more details, please consult the graphics card manualNVIDIA SLITechnology ChapterChapter Choose this itemChapter Internal ConnectorsSATA1~10 SATA Connectors Video DemonstrationCPUFAN1 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3, OPTFAN1~2 Fan Power ConnectorsChapter OPTFAN1JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors ChapterVideo Demonstration JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connector ChapterJUSB3~4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorChapter Chapter JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorMSATA1 mSATA Slot DetectionFV1 V-Check Connectors Voltage CheckpointsChapter V-Check Spots ChapterIO voltage for CPU VCC Buttons & Switches OC1 OC Genie ButtonChapter DISCH1 Discharge Button POWER1 Power ButtonRESET1 Reset Button ChapterChapter FASTB1 GO2BIOS ButtonRATIO+, RATIO- CPU Ratio Control Buttons CPU RATIOChapter BCLK+, BCLK- Base Clock Control ButtonsBCLKSTEP1 Base Clock step swtich Minus buttonMULTIBIOSSWITCH1 Multi-BIOS Switch Do not use the Multi-BIOS switch when system is booting upChapter OCSWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch CEASEFIRE1 PCIe CeaseFire SwitchChapter Jumper JBAT1 Clear CMOS JumperChapter OC Switch Mode LEDs LED Status IndicatorsBIOS LEDs HDD LEDDebug Code LEDTable ChapterTotal Installer Drivers and UtilitiesChapter Quick Installation ChapterCPU Installation ChapterQuick Installation ChapterMemory Installation Chapterhttp//youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ Motherboard Installation Quick InstallationChapter Quick Installation ChapterPower Connectors Installation Quick InstallationChapter Quick Installation ChapterSATA HDD Installation Quick InstallationChapter mSATA SSD Installation ChapterFront Panel Audio Connector Installation Front Panel Connector InstallationJFP1 Connecotr Installation Quick InstallationUSB3.0 Connector Installation Peripheral Connector InstallationUSB2.0 Connector Installation ChapterGraphics Card Installation Quick InstallationChapter Quick Installation Chapter2-14 BIOS Setup ChapterPress DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu Entering SetupEntering BIOS Setup ChapterOverview BIOS SetupChapter Chapter ScrollOperation ChapterSETTINGS System StatusChapter Advanced Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supportsChapter Chapter Chapter Disables Intel Rapid Start TechnologyEnables the additional partition size of SSD for iRST Allows the system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid StartThe BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored Enables hybrid hard disk supportDisables hybrid hard disk support ChapterDisables Intel smart connect technology ChapterDisables the PS2 devices during POST for faster boot time Enables the Fast Boot configurationDisables the USB devices during POST for faster boot time Disables the SATA devices during POST for faster boot timeEnables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secureAllows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually ChapterBoot SecurityChapter Save & Exit ChapterChapter This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically aboveChapter Enables Gear2 overclocking profile for extreme overclocking ChapterAll CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio Chapter protection. The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU VRM PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVIDChapter Chapter Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needsChapter Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run Disables this item if the system does not support HT functionboot problems with older operating system that do not support the latency time and tuning the performance to the specific applicationEnables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over theDetects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption The power-saving level from high to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2Short Duration Power Limit W Auto ChapterM-FLASH Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboardChapter OC PROFILE ChapterTemperature HARDWARE MONITORChapter CurrentChapter a b d c e fa - Selects a fan you want to specify the speed Page Appendix A Realtek AudioSoftware Configuration Appendix ASoftware panel overview Auto popup dialog Appendix ARealtek Audio Front Hardware Default SettingAppendix A Front RearFront Appendix AFront SurroundPage Appendix B Intel RAIDAppendix B IntroductionUsing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Appendix BIntel RAID Appendix B MAIN MENU3. In the Disk field, press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click Enter key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level Appendix BNormal Appendix BWARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Member Disk0Delete RAID Volume Appendix BThis does not apply to Recovery volumes Appendix B↑↓ - Previous/ Next Recovery Volume Options Appendix BDegraded RAID Array Appendix BB-10 Appendix B 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’ B-11System Acceleration optional Appendix BB-12 Appendix B 11. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology applicationRST Synchronization optional Appendix BB-14