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MSI Z97-G55 SLI User Manual

MSI Z97-G55 SLI
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Z97-G55 SLI
Motherboard
G52-79211X1
Preface

Table of Contents

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MSI Z97-G55 SLI Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelZ97-G55 SLI
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preliminary Information

Copyright, Trademarks, and Revision History

Legal notices, trademarks, and document revision details.

Smartphone Application and Technical Support

Information on MSI mobile app and how to get technical assistance.

Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for handling and operating the motherboard.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC and CE compliance information for electronic device operation.

Country-Specific Compliance

Wireless compliance statements for Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.

Environmental and Substance Information

Details on battery disposal and chemical substance regulations.

WEEE Statement

European Union directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Packing Contents and Optional Accessories

List of items included in the motherboard package and optional parts.

Assembly Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before assembling the PC.

Motherboard Specifications: CPU, Chipset, Memory

Details on CPU support, chipset, and memory configurations.

Motherboard Specifications: Expansion, Graphics, Storage, USB

Info on expansion slots, graphics outputs, storage, and USB ports.

Motherboard Specifications: Audio, LAN, Connectors, BIOS, Features

Specs for audio, LAN, internal connectors, BIOS, and special features.

Connectors Quick Guide

Visual guide to motherboard connector locations and types.

Back Panel Ports Description

Explanation of ports available on the motherboard's rear panel.

CPU Installation

Guidance on installing the CPU, including important notes.

Memory Installation

Instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel setup.

Motherboard Mounting and Power Supply

Steps for mounting the motherboard and connecting power.

Expansion Slots and Graphics Cards

Information on PCIe and PCI slots for expansion cards.

Internal Connectors Overview

Details on various internal motherboard connectors like SATA, USB, etc.

Driver and Utilities Installation

Guide on installing essential drivers and software utilities.

Chapter 2 Quick Installation

CPU Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for CPU installation.

Memory Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for memory module installation.

Motherboard Installation Steps

Step-by-step visual guide for installing motherboard into the case.

Power Connectors Installation

Visual guide for connecting ATX power supply cables.

SATA HDD Installation

Visual guide for installing SATA Hard Disk Drives.

M.2 Module Installation

Visual guide for installing M.2 storage modules.

Front Panel Connector Installation

Guide for connecting front panel case connectors.

Peripheral Connector Installation

Guide for connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 peripherals.

Graphics Card Installation

Visual guide for installing a graphics card into PCIe slots.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS

How to access and navigate the motherboard's BIOS interface.

BIOS Overview and Favorites Management

Explanation of BIOS screen elements and managing favorite settings.

BIOS Operation and Update Procedures

Using hotkeys, mouse, and updating the BIOS via M-FLASH.

System Status Settings

Configuring system date, time, and viewing system information.

Advanced BIOS Settings: PCI, ACPI, SATA

Configuring PCI subsystem, ACPI, and SATA controller modes.

Advanced BIOS Settings: Intel Rapid Start, USB, IO

Settings for Intel Rapid Start, USB, and Super IO configurations.

Advanced BIOS Settings: Serial Ports, Power Management, Windows

Configuring serial ports, power management, and Windows features.

BIOS Boot Settings and Security

Managing boot order, passwords, and trusted computing features.

OC (Overclocking) Settings

Options for CPU overclocking, voltage, and frequency adjustments.

M-FLASH BIOS Update Utility

Instructions for updating the system BIOS using M-FLASH.

OC PROFILE Management

Saving, loading, and managing overclocking profiles.

Hardware Monitor Features

Monitoring system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Audio Software Configuration

Using the Realtek HD Audio Manager for audio settings.

Hardware Default Audio Settings

Diagrams showing default audio jack connections for speaker systems.

Appendix B Intel RAID

Introduction to Intel RAID

Overview of Intel RAID controller features and RAID levels.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology ROM

Using the Intel RAID ROM utility for disk configuration.

Creating RAID Volumes

Step-by-step guide to creating RAID volumes using the utility.

Deleting RAID Volumes

Procedure for deleting existing RAID volumes.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

How to revert RAID disks back to standard non-RAID configuration.

Handling Degraded RAID Arrays

Steps to take when a RAID drive fails or is missing.

System Acceleration Configuration

Setting up SSD caching for system performance acceleration.

RST Synchronization Procedure

Manually synchronizing data between SSD cache and hard disk.

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