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General| Chipset | Intel Z77 |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Memory | 32GB |
| PCI Express x16 | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 | 4 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Multi-GPU Support | NVIDIA SLI, AMD CrossFireX |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Additional SATA Ports | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 8 |
| LAN | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Audio | Realtek ALC898 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133(OC) |
| SATA Ports | 2 x SATA III 6Gb/s, 4 x SATA II 3Gb/s |
Legal notice regarding intellectual property and usage of the document.
List of registered trademarks and their owners mentioned in the manual.
Details the revisions and release dates of the manual.
Information on how to get assistance for system problems and where to find resources.
Essential guidelines and precautions to ensure safe operation and prevent damage.
Illustrates and lists optional accessories that can be purchased separately.
Explains the physical features of the LGA 1155 CPU for correct alignment during installation.
Illustrations and guidelines explaining how to populate DIMM slots for Dual-Channel performance.
Instructions for installing a single discrete video card into the motherboard's expansion slots.
Guide to installing and configuring two AMD graphics cards for CrossFire™ technology.
Instructions for installing and configuring two NVIDIA graphics cards for SLI technology.
Details on the high-speed SATA interface ports for connecting storage devices.
Information on connecting system cooling fans to the motherboard's fan power connectors.
Guide to connecting front panel switches, LEDs, and audio ports using specific headers.
Instructions for connecting USB 2.0 devices and details on MSI's SuperCharger technology.
Details on connecting USB 3.0 devices and their high-speed data transfer capabilities.
Information on the chassis intrusion detection connector and its warning mechanism.
Details on connecting an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for security features.
Information on connecting the optional Voice Genie module for voice control functionality.
Information on connecting an optional front panel for OC Genie and other functions.
Details on connecting IEEE 1394 devices via an optional expansion bracket.
Instructions for using the OC Genie button for automatic system overclocking.
Instructions on using the on-board power button to turn the system on and off.
Instructions on using the on-board reset button to restart the system.
Details on the Clear CMOS Jumper (JBAT1) for clearing BIOS settings.
Information on the Multi-BIOS Switch for managing different BIOS ROMs and BIOS recovery.
Explanation of the motherboard's LED indicators for CPU phases, DrMOS alarm, and BIOS status.
Table detailing POST codes displayed by the debug LED and their corresponding meanings.
Guide to installing essential drivers and utilities using the MSI Driver Disc.
Configuration of system status items including date, time, and SATA port connections.
Configuration for PCI, ACPI, and integrated peripherals like LAN and IEEE1394.
Configuration options for integrated graphics, Virtu Technology, and Intel Rapid Start Technology.
Settings for USB devices, hardware monitoring, CPU fan control, and power management.
Settings for Intel SpeedStep, Turbo Boost, and OC Genie features for performance tuning.
Customization options for OC Genie, including CPU, GT, and DRAM settings.
Settings for adjusting CPU core voltage, frequencies, and compensation levels.
Information on CPU specifications, technology support, and memory details.
Settings for Intel Virtualization, VT-D, and C-States for power management.
Instructions for installing and using the MSI Winki browser for internet access.
Description of utilities like HDD Backup for disk imaging and Live Update for BIOS updates.
Guide to using the M-Flash utility for recovering or updating the BIOS from a USB drive.
Configuration of passwords for BIOS access and operating system.
Setting up a USB drive as a security key for computer access.
Configuration for chassis intrusion detection to alert if the computer case is opened.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio driver for Windows.
Overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager for speaker configuration and volume adjustment.
Diagrams illustrating default audio back panel jack assignments for speaker setups.
Overview of Intel RAID controller capabilities and supported RAID levels.
Instructions on accessing and using the Intel RST Option ROM for RAID management.
Step-by-step guide for creating a RAID volume using the Intel RST Option ROM utility.
Procedure for deleting a RAID volume, noting that all data will be lost.
Instructions for resetting RAID disks to their original non-RAID state, erasing all data.
Configuration options for recovery volume modes (Continuous Update vs. On-Request).
Detailed instructions for installing the Intel RAID controller driver during Windows OS installation.
Procedures for handling degraded RAID arrays, including missing or failed hard drive members.
Guide to enabling system acceleration using an SSD as a cache with Intel RST.
Steps to manually synchronize data between the SSD cache and the hard disk.
Instructions to configure BIOS for IDE mode to successfully install Windows XP.
Steps for installing Windows XP with AHCI mode, including driver preparation.
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