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General| Chipset | AMD 970 |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM3+ |
| Memory Support | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| SATA Ports | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 |
| PCI Slots | 2 x PCI |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0 |
| Memory Speed | 2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
| PCI Express Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Legal notice regarding intellectual property and disclaimers.
Lists registered trademarks of various companies.
Details past revisions of the manual.
Information about MSI's mobile application for product browsing.
Guidance on obtaining technical assistance and resources.
Crucial guidelines for safe handling and operation of the equipment.
Compliance statement regarding FCC regulations for digital devices.
Declaration of compliance with European safety and health requirements.
Information on compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits.
Compliance with European RF exposure requirements and R&TTE Directive.
Regulatory statements for wireless devices in Taiwan.
Compliance statement for Class B information technology equipment in Japan.
Warning statements regarding radio interference in Korea.
Guidelines for battery disposal and handling in different regions.
Information on chemical substances in products per EU REACH Regulation.
European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Compliance with India's E-waste Management and Handling Rule 2011.
Compliance with Turkish EEE regulations.
Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in Ukraine.
Compliance with Vietnamese regulations on hazardous substances in electronics.
Lists the items included in the motherboard package.
Lists accessories that may be purchased separately.
Important safety and handling instructions for component installation.
Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.
Visual diagram identifying motherboard connectors.
Table listing motherboard connectors, types, and page references.
Diagram and description of the motherboard's rear I/O ports.
Instructions for installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.
Instructions for installing memory modules (RAM).
Guidance on motherboard mounting and securing with screws.
Information on connecting ATX power supply connectors.
Description of PCIe and PCI expansion slots for add-on cards.
Instructions for installing discrete graphics cards.
Details on connecting internal components like SATA devices.
Guide to connecting CPU and system fan power connectors.
Instructions for connecting front panel switches and LEDs.
Information on connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 headers.
Details on chassis intrusion and TPM module connectors.
Information on serial, front panel audio, and S/PDIF connectors.
Instructions for clearing CMOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper.
Explanation of the SLOW_MODE switch for extreme overclocking.
Guide to installing system drivers and bundled utilities.
Visual guide for installing the CPU.
Visual guide for installing RAM modules.
Visual guide for installing the motherboard into the computer case.
Visual guide for connecting power supply cables.
Visual guide for installing SATA Hard Disk Drives.
Visual guide for connecting front panel case connectors.
Visual guide for connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices.
Visual guide for installing a graphics card.
How to access and navigate the BIOS interface.
Explanation of the main BIOS screen elements and menus.
Details on using hotkeys and mouse for BIOS navigation.
Configuration options for system status, date, time, and SATA.
Advanced configuration for PCI, ACPI, and integrated peripherals.
Settings for SATA mode, hot plug, and USB controller options.
BIOS settings for power management and Windows 8 features.
Configuring system wake-up events and boot device priorities.
BIOS settings for boot order and password protection.
BIOS settings for chassis intrusion detection and saving changes.
Options for CPU and DRAM frequency, ratio, and core control.
Settings for DRAM timing, XMP/AMP profiles, and HT Link speed.
CPU specifications, technology support, and voltage adjustments.
Settings for power saving features and CPU virtualization.
Procedure for updating the BIOS using a USB flash drive.
Options for saving, loading, and managing overclocking profiles.
Monitoring CPU/System temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.
Steps to install and access the Realtek audio driver software.
Description of the Realtek HD Audio Manager interface elements.
Explanation of the dialog that appears when plugging in audio devices.
Diagrams showing default audio jack connections for speaker setups.
Introduction to RAID configuration within the BIOS utility.
Displays attached drives and their properties for RAID setup.
Step-by-step guide for creating RAID logical drives.
Instructions for deleting existing RAID sets.
Guide for installing AMD RAID drivers during OS setup.
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