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MSI P67A-G43 (B3) Series User Manual

MSI P67A-G43 (B3) Series
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MSI P67A-G43 (B3) Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel P67 (B3)
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory32GB
PCI Express 2.0 x162
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots2
SATA 6Gb/s2
SATA 3Gb/s4
USB 3.02
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels7.1
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8111E
Max. LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Memory SpeedDDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz
Dimensions (W x L)30.5 cm x 22.5 cm
Power Pin24-pin ATX
RAID Support0/1/5/10

Summary

Preface

Copyright Notice

Legal notice regarding document intellectual property and content.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of various companies and technologies.

Revision History

Details the revision history of the mainboard, including version and date.

Technical Support

Provides resources for obtaining technical assistance and support for the product.

Safety Instructions

Important safety precautions and guidelines for handling and using the equipment.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Statement regarding FCC compliance and potential radio frequency interference.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

Information on the disposal and recycling of electronic equipment according to EU directive.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the mainboard, including chipset, memory, and ports.

Connectors

Lists and describes various connectors on the mainboard, including back panel and on-board.

Slots

Details the available PCI Express and PCI slots on the mainboard.

Form Factor

Specifies the physical dimensions of the mainboard.

Mounting

Information regarding the mounting holes on the mainboard.

Mainboard Layout

Diagram illustrating the layout and location of various components on the mainboard.

Packing Contents

Lists the items included in the mainboard package.

Optional Accessories

Lists accessories that can be purchased separately.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Identifies major components and their page references in the manual.

Screw Holes

Details the locations of screw holes for mainboard installation in the chassis.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Information on installing the CPU, including cooling and thermal paste.

CPU & Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU and its cooler.

Memory

Information on installing memory modules and dual-channel configuration.

Installing Memory Modules

Detailed steps for installing memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors.

Back Panel

Describes the ports and connectors available on the mainboard's back panel.

Connectors

Details specific connectors like SATA and Serial Port for data and communication.

Slots

Information about PCI Express and PCI slots for expansion cards.

LED Status Indicators

Explains the function of CPU Phase LEDs.

Jumper

Details the Clear CMOS Jumper (JBAT1) for resetting BIOS settings.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup menu from the system startup.

Control

Explains keyboard and mouse controls for navigating the BIOS Setup interface.

The Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS setup interface and its primary sections.

Green Power

Settings for CPU phase control and motherboard LED control for power management.

Utilities

Access to system utilities like Memory Test, Live Update, and HDD Backup.

Overclocking

Options for adjusting CPU and DRAM frequencies, ratios, and voltages for performance tuning.

Games

Includes built-in games for entertainment.

Settings

Configuration options for system date, time, SATA, and other hardware features.

Security

Options for setting administrator and user passwords, and U-Key security.

Boot

Settings for boot priority, logo display, and boot device selection.

Save & Exit

Options to save changes, discard changes, and exit the BIOS setup.

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio driver.

Software Configuration

Overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel and its features.

Hardware Default Setting

Diagrams illustrating default audio jack connections for various speaker setups.

Appendix B Intel RAID

Introduction

Overview of Intel RAID controller features and supported RAID levels.

BIOS Configuration

Steps for configuring RAID volumes using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Installing Driver

Instructions for installing Intel RAID drivers during operating system setup.

Degraded RAID Array

Procedure for rebuilding RAID volumes when a hard drive member fails or is disconnected.

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