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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1150 |
| Chipset | Intel Z87 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| PCI Slots | 1 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC892 |
| Onboard Video | Yes |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2600(OC)/2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| USB 3.0 | 4 |
| USB 2.0 | 8 (4 on back panel, 4 via internal connector) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111 |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 |
Information about intellectual property rights, trademarks, and ownership.
Records changes and updates made to the document over time.
Details on the MSI smartphone app and how to get technical assistance.
Crucial safety guidelines, FCC, CE, and exposure statements for user protection.
Guidance on battery recycling and compliance with WEEE directive.
Packing contents, optional accessories, and essential assembly safety guidelines.
Comprehensive technical details of the motherboard's hardware features and capabilities.
Step-by-step instructions for installing CPU, heatsink, and memory modules.
Guides for connecting power supply, storage, graphics cards, and various internal/external ports.
Visual guides for installing the CPU, heatsink, and RAM modules correctly.
Steps for mounting the motherboard in the case and connecting the power supply.
Procedures for installing SATA HDDs, mSATA SSDs, and front panel connectors.
Instructions for connecting USB devices and installing graphics cards.
How to access and navigate the BIOS interface, including key functions.
Explanation of the BIOS screen layout, monitors, and main menu options.
Detailed settings for PCI subsystems, integrated peripherals, and power management.
Options for adjusting CPU, DRAM frequencies, voltages, and turbo boost settings.
Procedures for updating BIOS and managing overclocking profiles.
How to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and control fan speeds.
Guide to installing and using the Realtek HD Audio Manager software.
Explains device selection, volume adjustment, and audio jack configurations.
Diagrams illustrating default audio jack connections for various speaker setups.
Overview of Intel RAID controller, supported levels, and key features.
Step-by-step guide to creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes using the Option ROM.
Procedures for handling missing or failed drives in a RAID array.
How to enable system acceleration using Intel Rapid Storage Technology and SSD caching.
Steps for manually synchronizing data between hard disk and SSD cache.
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