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MSI Z87-G55 - User Manual

MSI Z87-G55
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Z87-G55
Z87-S02
Motherboard
G52-78211X4
Preface

Table of Contents

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MSI Z87-G55 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelZ87-G55
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Copyright Notice

Intellectual property notice from MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks related to the product and technology.

Revision History

Records changes and release dates of the manual.

Smartphone Application

Information about the MSI+ smart web gadget for smartphones.

Technical Support

Guidance on contacting support and finding help resources.

Safety Instructions

Important safety precautions for using the equipment.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Statement regarding FCC compliance for radio frequency interference.

CE Conformity

Declaration of compliance with EU safety requirements.

Radiation Exposure Statement

Statement on compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits.

European Community Compliance Statement

Statement on compliance with EU RF Exposure Requirement.

Taiwan Wireless Statements

Statements specific to wireless devices in Taiwan.

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

Statement regarding VCCI Class B compliance in Japan.

Korea Warning Statements

Warnings related to wireless equipment in Korea.

Battery Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and recycling in different regions.

Chemical Substances Information

Information on chemical substances in products per REACH regulation.

WEEE Statement

EU directive statement on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Packing Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories that can be purchased separately.

Assembly Precautions

Essential precautions for safe and successful computer assembly.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Connectors Quick Guide

Visual guide to the motherboard's internal and external connectors.

Back Panel Quick Guide

Identifies and explains the ports on the motherboard's back panel.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Information about the CPU and its installation.

CPU & Heatsink Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and heatsink.

Memory Installation

Guide on how to install memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Mounting Screw Holes

Instructions and diagram for mounting the motherboard in the computer case.

Power Supply

Information on connecting the ATX power supply to the motherboard.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe expansion slots and their bandwidth.

Video; Graphics Cards

Instructions for installing discrete video or graphics cards.

AMD CrossFire (Multi-GPU) Technology

Guide for setting up AMD CrossFire for multi-GPU performance.

NVIDIA SLI Technology

Guide for setting up NVIDIA SLI for multi-GPU performance.

Internal Connectors

Details on various internal connectors on the motherboard.

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors

Information on connecting system and CPU cooling fans.

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors

How to connect front panel switches and LEDs.

JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connector

Connecting USB 2.0 peripherals via internal headers.

JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector

Connecting USB 3.0 peripherals via internal headers.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

Connecting a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

Connecting the chassis intrusion switch.

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector

Connecting the front panel audio jacks.

MSATA_1: mSATA Slot

Information on the mSATA slot for SSDs.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

Connecting a serial device via the serial port connector.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

How to use the jumper to clear CMOS settings.

Voltage Checkpoints

Information on measuring system voltages.

Drivers and Utilities

Instructions for installing drivers and utilities from the disc.

Chapter 2 Quick Installation

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU.

Memory Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing memory modules.

Motherboard Installation

Instructions for installing the motherboard into the computer case.

Power Connectors Installation

How to connect power supply connectors to the motherboard.

SATA HDD Installation

Guide for installing SATA Hard Disk Drives.

mSATA SSD Installation

Steps for installing an mSATA Solid State Drive.

Front Panel Connector Installation

Connecting front panel switches and audio headers.

Peripheral Connector Installation

Connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 headers.

Graphics Card Installation

Instructions for installing a graphics card.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

Overview

General description of the BIOS interface and its main components.

SETTINGS

Configuration of system date, time, and SATA port settings.

Advanced

Detailed advanced BIOS settings for various system components.

SATA Mode

Setting the operation mode for the SATA controller.

Integrated Graphics Configuration

Options for configuring onboard graphics.

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Settings for system resume optimization.

USB Configuration

Managing onboard USB controllers and features.

Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration

Detailed configuration for COM port 0.

Wake Up Event Setup

Configuring system wake-up behaviors.

Boot

Managing the system boot device sequence.

Security

Setting administrator and user passwords for BIOS access.

Save & Exit

Options for saving changes, discarding changes, and exiting BIOS.

OC

Overclocking settings for CPU, DRAM, and ring frequencies.

M-FLASH

Utility for updating the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

OC PROFILE

Managing and saving overclocking configurations.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Monitoring system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Software Configuration

Steps to configure the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Software panel overview

Description of the audio manager interface elements.

Hardware Default Setting

Diagrams showing default audio jack connections.

Appendix B Intel RAID

Introduction

Overview of the Intel RAID controller and its capabilities.

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Guide to accessing the RAID configuration utility.

Create RAID Volume

Step-by-step guide for creating RAID volumes.

Delete RAID Volume

Instructions for removing existing RAID volumes.

Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Process to revert disks from RAID to non-RAID.

Recovery Volume Options

Configuration options for recovery volume modes.

Degraded RAID Array

Procedures for handling failed or missing RAID drive members.

System Acceleration (optional)

Enabling system performance boost via SSD caching.

RST Synchronization (optional)

Manually synchronizing data for SSD cache.

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