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MSI Z97I GAMING AC User Manual

MSI Z97I GAMING AC
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Z97I GAMING AC
Motherboard
G52-79201X1
Preface

Table of Contents

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MSI Z97I GAMING AC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMini-ITX
SocketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Memory Slots2
Max Memory16GB
PCI Express x161
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
AudioRealtek ALC1150
Audio Channels7.1
Fan Headers2 x 4-pin
Memory StandardDDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz
Multi-GPU SupportNo
SATA 6Gb/s4
M.21
USB 3.04
USB 2.02
LAN1 x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN
Wi-FiYes
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Power Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin EPS
Back Panel Ports1 x PS/2, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN

Summary

Preface

Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for product handling and operation.

Regulatory Compliance

Information on FCC, CE, and other regional compliance standards.

Environmental and Disposal Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and WEEE compliance.

General Manual Information

Copyright, trademarks, and revision history of the manual.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Assembly Precautions

Crucial safety and handling instructions for component installation.

Motherboard Specifications

Comprehensive technical details of the motherboard hardware.

Connectors Overview

Guides to motherboard connectors, reference, and back panel ports.

Component Installation

Step-by-step guides for CPU, Memory, and Motherboard installation.

System Connectivity and Expansion

Guidance on connecting power, expansion cards, internal devices, and graphics.

Chapter 2 Quick Installation

CPU and Memory Installation

Visual step-by-step guides for CPU and RAM installation.

Motherboard and Power Installation

Instructions for mounting the motherboard and connecting power.

Storage and Peripheral Connections

Installing storage drives and connecting front panel components.

Graphics Card Installation

Guide for installing graphics cards and other peripheral devices.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Accessing and Navigating BIOS

Methods to enter and understand the BIOS setup interface.

BIOS Settings Configuration

Detailed configuration of system, advanced, OC, and hardware monitoring settings.

BIOS Update and Profiles

Procedures for updating BIOS and managing overclocking profiles.

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Audio Software Setup

Configuring the Realtek HD Audio Manager software and its features.

Audio Jack Configuration

Default connection diagrams for audio jacks and speaker setups.

Appendix B Intel RAID

Intel RAID Introduction and Levels

Overview of RAID technology and its supported levels.

RAID Volume Management

Procedures for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.

RAID Array Maintenance and Acceleration

Managing degraded arrays and enabling SSD system acceleration.

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