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Chapter 1

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Contents

G52-78111X1 Preface Preface Iii Smartphone Application Technical Support Safety Instructions CE Conformity 工作頻率2.412GHz~2.462GHz該頻段限於室內使用。無線設備警告聲明クラス B 情報技術装置この製品は、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。 Vii European Union Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Bios LEDs FV1 V-Check Connectors Check SpotsOC Switch Mode LEDs Debug Code LED Table Total Installer Xiii Bios SetupPage Chapter Optional Accessories Packing ContentsMotherboard Shield Assembly Precautions 4th Generation Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium Motherboard Specifications1066 MHz 1920x1080@60Hz, 36bpp Supports Intel Wireless Display WiDi Wireless1x GO2BIOS button 1x Power button Wi-Fi FeaturesBluetooth Command Center For the latest information about CPU, please visit Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide HDMI+HDMI Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator CPU Central Processing UnitIntroduction to the LGA 1150 CPU Video Demonstration CPU & Heatsink Installation Chapter Chapter Memory Dual -Channel mode Population Rule Line Mounting Screw Holes JPWR1~4 ATX Power Connectors Power Supply Expansion Slots PCIE1~7 PCIe Expansion SlotsPCIe x16 Slots Bandwidth Table Video/ Graphics Cards Single Video Card Installation AMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item SATA1~10 Sata Connectors Internal Connectors CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3, OPTFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB3~4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector MSATA1 mSATA SlotMSATA slot is for mSATA interface solid state drives SSD Voltage Checkpoints FV1 V-Check Connectors Check Spots Buttons & Switches OC1 OC Genie ButtonOnOff POWER1 Power Button RESET1 Reset ButtonDISCH1 Discharge Button RATIO+, RATIO- CPU Ratio Control Buttons FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button BCLKSTEP1 Base Clock step swtich BCLK+, BCLK- Base Clock Control ButtonsIncrease Base clock MULTIBIOSSWITCH1 Multi -BIOS Switch Cease FIRE1 PCIe CeaseFire Switch OCSWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch Jumper JBAT1 Clear Cmos JumperClear Data Bios LEDs LED Status IndicatorsOC Switch Mode LEDs Bios LEDs Digit Debug Code LED A8,A9,AB Start of Setup. Bios setup if needed/ requested Ready To Boot event/Legacy Boot eventDebug Code LED Table Drivers and Utilities Total Installer Quick Installation Quick Installation CPU Installation Quick Installation Memory Installation Motherboard Installation Chapter Power Connectors Installation Chapter Sata HDD Installation MSATA SSD Installation Front Panel Connector Installation JFP1 Connecotr InstallationFront Panel Audio Connector Installation Peripheral Connector Installation USB2.0 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 Bios Setup Overview Bar Operation System Status Settings Advanced Disabled Mode Installed in the system Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Integrated Graphics DisplayTechnology Bios Save/Restore Enables or disables the legacy USB supportSSD speed Before AC power loss RegulationRequirement Enabled Enables the PS2 devices during Post When activity or input signal of LAN device is detected Boot settingsDisabled Disables this function Custom Security Boot Save & Exit Chapter Enables SB PLL for extreme overclocking Enables LC PLL for normal usageStrap be set to higher value Loading Enhanced Turbo Auto Detect of installed memory modules Dram Timing Mode Auto Selects the memory timing modeBooting to accelerate the system booting time Disabled Disables the PWM power phase switching feature Serial Voltage Identification Over the specified temperature Performance + Allows you to set the positive offset voltageOver-current protection Electromagnetic Interference problem To load the default settings for new devices Processor with extended Cpuid value Disabled Enables the requested cache line onlyWorms Can function as multiple systems virtually Enabled Enables Intel AES support Disabled CPU AES Instructions EnabledAdaptive temperature Power-saving in halt state Chapter Flash OC Profile Speed Hardware Monitor Chapter Page Appendix a Software Configuration Software panel overviewRealtek Audio Auto popup dialog Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram Hardware Default Setting Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagramPage Appendix B Intel RAID Introduction Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM XXX.X GB Appendix B XXXX-XXXXXXXX Delete Volume Verification Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Main Menu Degraded RAID Array Appendix B System Acceleration optional Appendix B When prompted, press Y to confirm RST Synchronization optionalPress S to synchronize data