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MSI H97 GUARD-PRO User Manual

MSI H97 GUARD-PRO
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Z97 GUARD-PRO
H97 GUARD-PRO
Motherboard
G52-79231X1
Preface

Table of Contents

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MSI H97 GUARD-PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H97
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory32 GB
Memory StandardDDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz
SATA 6Gb/s6
SATA Express1
PCI Express 3.0 x161
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots2
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 10
USB 2.0 Ports6
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111G
USB 3.0 Ports6 (4 rear, 2 via header)
PCI Express 2.0 x161 (runs at x4 mode)
M.2 Slot1 (PCIe 2.0 x2 and SATA)

Summary

Preface and Compliance

Safety Instructions

Essential safety precautions for handling and operating the equipment.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Assembly Precautions

Important precautions to take during computer assembly to prevent damage.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's components and features.

CPU Installation Overview

Introduces the CPU and its installation.

Graphics Card Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing a single video card.

Driver and Utilities Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing drivers and utilities.

Chapter 2: Quick Installation

CPU Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for installing the CPU.

Memory Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for installing memory modules.

Motherboard Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for installing the motherboard.

Power Connectors Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for connecting power supply connectors.

Graphics Card Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing a graphics card.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Guide on updating the BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

BIOS Settings - Overclocking (OC)

Allows manual adjustment of CPU and memory settings for performance.

BIOS Settings - M-FLASH

Utility for updating the BIOS from a USB flash drive.

Appendix B: Intel RAID

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Guide on using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.

Creating RAID Volumes

Step-by-step guide for creating a RAID volume.

System Acceleration with SSD

Guide to enabling system acceleration using Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

Appendix C: Intel SBA

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