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MSI Z77MA-G43 Series - User Manual

MSI Z77MA-G43 Series
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Z77MA-G43/
Z75MA-G43/
H77MA-G43
seres
MS-7756 (v1.x) Manboard
G52-77561X2
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MSI Z77MA-G43 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelZ77MA-G43 Series
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for handling and operating the mainboard, including warnings about humidity and electrical safety.

Technical Support

Information on how to get technical assistance, including website resources for guides and driver updates.

FCC Interference Statement

Statement regarding FCC compliance for radio frequency interference, outlining limits and user guidance.

Battery and Chemical Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and information on chemical substances in compliance with regulations like REACH.

WEEE Statement

Information on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive, promoting responsible disposal and recycling.

Mainboard Specifications

Chipset and Memory Support

Details the supported chipsets (Z77/Z75/H77) and DDR3 memory configurations, including speeds and dual-channel mode.

SATA, RAID, and LAN

Specifies the SATA port details (6Gb/s and 3Gb/s), RAID support, and LAN controller information.

Expansion Slots

Lists the available PCIe slots (3.0 x16, 2.0 x16, 2.0 x1) and their supported speeds for add-on cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Details the I/O ports available on the back panel, including USB, LAN, VGA, DVI-D, and audio connectors.

Internal Connectors Overview

Provides an overview of various internal connectors on the motherboard for system components.

CPU and Cooler Installation

CPU Socket and Overheating

Explains the LGA1155 CPU socket features, alignment keys, pin 1 indicator, and importance of preventing overheating.

CPU & Cooler Installation Steps

Provides a step-by-step guide with illustrations for correctly installing the CPU and CPU cooler.

Mounting Screw Holes

Power Supply Connectors

ATX 24-pin and 4-pin Connectors

Details the ATX 24-pin and 4-pin power connectors required for mainboard and CPU power supply.

Memory Installation

DDR3 Memory Slots and Dual-Channel

Describes the DDR3 memory slots and explains the population rules for enabling Dual-Channel mode for enhanced performance.

Installing Memory Modules

Provides a step-by-step guide for safely installing memory modules into the DIMM slots, including clip operation.

Expansion Slots

PCIe Slots Overview

Details the PCIe expansion slots (PCI_E1-E4) and their supported specifications for graphics or audio cards.

Internal Component Connectors

SATA Connectors

Explains the high-speed SATA interface ports for connecting storage devices like HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives.

Fan, Chassis, and TPM Connectors

Covers fan power connectors, chassis intrusion detection, and the optional TPM module connector.

Front Panel, Audio, and USB Connectors

Details connectors for front panel switches, LEDs, audio jacks, and USB ports.

Serial and Parallel Ports

Describes the legacy serial (COM) and parallel (LPT) port connectors for older devices.

Jumpers and CMOS

Clear CMOS Jumper

Instructions on using the JBAT1 jumper to clear the CMOS RAM and reset system configuration data.

BIOS Setup and Navigation

Entering BIOS Setup

Provides instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility by pressing the DEL key during system startup.

BIOS Interface Overview

Describes the main screen elements of CLICK BIOS II, including temperature monitor, system information, and menu selections.

BIOS Navigation and Boot Options

Explains how to navigate BIOS menus, set boot device priority, and access boot menus.

BIOS Operation and Hotkeys

Details the mouse and keyboard operations (hotkeys) for interacting with and configuring BIOS settings.

OC Menu Operations

CPU Frequency and Ratio Settings

Allows adjustment of CPU clock speed, ratio, and related frequencies for performance tuning.

DRAM Frequency and Timing

Enables configuration of DRAM frequency, timing modes, and advanced timing parameters.

Advanced CPU and System Features

Covers CPU technologies, states, specifications, and processor core settings for system optimization.

Overclocking Profiles and Voltage Control

Facilitates saving, loading, and managing overclocking profiles and adjusting CPU/DRAM voltages.

BIOS Update Procedure

Software Installation

Installing Winki Utility

Step-by-step guide to install the Winki software application required for certain BIOS features.

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