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General| Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Z87 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| PCI Express x16 | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 | 4 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 0 |
| M.2 | No |
| RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1600/1333/1066 |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1150 |
| Multi-GPU Support | NVIDIA 3-Way SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX |
Legal notice regarding intellectual property, usage rights, and registered trademarks.
Records changes and release dates of the manual version.
Describes the MSI+ smart web gadget for product comparison and manual download.
Provides guidance on obtaining technical assistance and resources from MSI.
Outlines essential safety precautions for handling and using the equipment.
Statements on compliance with FCC and CE regulations for product safety and interference.
Wireless compliance statements and warnings specific to Taiwan and Korea regulations.
Guidelines for battery disposal and information on chemical substances in products.
Statement regarding the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Lists package items and provides essential precautions for computer assembly.
Details the technical specifications of the Z87 MPOWER motherboard.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and heatsink.
Instructions for installing memory modules (RAM).
Guide to mounting the motherboard and connecting the power supply.
Information on expansion slots and installing graphics cards.
Details on connecting internal headers for USB, audio, and front panel interfaces.
Explains the function of on-board buttons, jumpers, switches, and LEDs.
Instructions for installing necessary drivers and utilities from the included disc.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and heatsink.
Instructions for installing memory modules (RAM).
Guide to physically installing the motherboard into the computer case.
Steps for connecting power supply cables to the motherboard.
Instructions for installing SATA HDDs and mSATA SSDs.
Guide to connecting front panel audio and other peripheral connectors.
Steps for installing a single video or graphics card.
Procedure for accessing the BIOS setup utility.
Introduction to the BIOS interface and available controls.
Guide to configuring various system settings within the BIOS.
Details on adjusting CPU, memory, and other frequencies for performance tuning.
Instructions for updating the system BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.
Information on monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Guide to configuring the Realtek HD Audio Manager software.
Diagrams and descriptions for connecting audio devices to motherboard jacks.
Overview of SATA RAID functionality and its benefits.
Guide to using Intel RST for RAID configuration and management.
Steps for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.
Procedure for rebuilding RAID arrays when a drive fails or is missing.
Instructions for enabling system acceleration using an SSD as a cache.
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