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General| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket Type | FM1 |
| Chipset | AMD A75 |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 1 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| PCI Slots | 1 |
| USB 3.0 | 2 |
| Audio Channels | 8 |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 |
| Video Outputs | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
Declares the document's content as intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL and disclaims guarantees on its accuracy.
Enumerates registered trademarks belonging to various companies, including MSI, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and Microsoft.
Details the version history of the manual, including revision numbers and their respective release dates.
Provides information on contacting customer support and accessing online resources for technical assistance.
Crucial safety guidelines for mainboard operation, covering electrical safety, overheating prevention, and environmental limits.
Details FCC Part 15 compliance for Class B devices, potential interference, and user-guided mitigation steps.
Explains the EU WEEE directive on electronic waste disposal and MSI's commitment to product take-back requirements.
Details the technical specifications of the mainboard, including processor, chipset, memory, LAN, audio, and storage interfaces.
Provides an overview of the mainboard's connectors, slots, form factor, and mounting screw hole locations.
Provides a visual representation of the mainboard, identifying key components and connectors.
Lists the standard package contents and information on optional accessories available for purchase.
A quick reference guide to identifying mainboard components and connectors with page references.
Illustrates the correct placement of mounting screw holes for installing the mainboard into a chassis.
Detailed steps for installing the CPU and CPU cooler, emphasizing thermal paste application and correct seating.
Guide for installing DDR3 memory modules, including dual-channel population rules and important considerations.
Details the ATX 24-pin and 4-pin power connectors for connecting the system's power supply.
Description of the rear panel connectors, including PS/2, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, USB, and LAN ports.
Explanation of onboard connectors for SATA devices, fan power, front panel I/O, TPM, S/PDIF, serial, and parallel ports.
Instructions for configuring the Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1) to reset BIOS settings.
Information on PCIe and PCI expansion slots, including their specifications and interrupt routing.
Procedure for entering BIOS Setup and understanding the basic keyboard controls and navigation.
Details the main menu bar items (Main, Advanced, Overclocking, M-Flash, Security, Boot, Save & Exit).
Covers basic system settings including System Date, System Time, SATA device information, and System Information.
Covers advanced settings for PCI subsystems, ACPI, integrated peripherals, graphics, USB, and hardware monitoring.
Options for adjusting CPU/DRAM frequencies, timings, voltages, and utilizing AMD Turbo Core Technology.
Instructions for updating the system BIOS using the M-Flash feature with a USB drive.
Configuration options for setting administrator and user passwords, and managing USB drive security.
Settings for configuring the boot sequence, including full screen logo display and boot option priorities.
Options to save configuration changes, reboot, discard changes, restore defaults, or exit the BIOS utility.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio driver for optimal audio performance.
Overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel, including device selection, volume adjustment, and sound enhancements.
Diagrams showing default audio jack assignments for 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel speaker setups.
Instructions for entering the RAID Option ROM utility and performing RAID set creation and deletion.
Guide for installing the RAID driver during Windows installation for a bootable RAID array.
Steps to install the RAID driver from the MSI DVD within Windows for non-bootable RAID arrays.
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