MSI Z77A User Manual

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Gettng Started
Back Panel Quck Gude
Mouse/Keyboard
A combnaton PS/2
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mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2
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mouse/keyboard.
Clear CMOS Button
There s CMOS RAM present on board that s powered by an external battery to store
system con󰘰guraton data. Usng CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot nto
the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you wsh to clear the system
con󰘰guraton, press the button to clear the data.
Coaxal S/PDIF-Out
Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for
dgtal audo transmsson to external speakers through an coaxal cable.
Optcal S/PDIF-Out
Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for dg
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tal audo transmsson to external speakers through an optcal 󰘰ber cable.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port s for attachng USB 2.0 devces such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatble devces.
USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbt/s (SuperSpeed).
Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devces, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable s
used, t must be USB 3.0 complant.
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Optcal
S/PDIF-Out
Lne-In
Lne-Out
Mc
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
Clear CMOS Button
LAN
Mouse/Keyboard
USB 2.0 Port
Coaxal
S/PDIF-Out
HDMI Port
VGA Port
DVI-D Port

MSI Z77A Specifications

General

CPU Socket	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel Z77
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory Supported	32GB
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Speed	1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz
SATA 3Gb/s Ports	4
USB 3.0 Ports	4
Onboard Video	Yes (via CPU)
Onboard LAN	Realtek 8111E