MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) User manual

Brand: MSI

Model: Z68A-GD80 (G3)

Category: Motherboards

Type: User manual

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Z68A-GD80 (G3)

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MS-7672 (v3.x) Manboard

G52-76721XF

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Copyrght Notce

The materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-

TIONAL. We take every care n the preparaton of ths document, but no guarantee s

gven as to the correctness of ts contents. Our products are under contnual mprove-

ment and we reserve the rght to make changes wthout notce.

Trademarks

All trademarks n ths manual are propertes of ther respectve owners.

MSI

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Revson Hstory

Revson Revson Hstory Date

V3.2 Frst release for Z68A-GD80 (G3) seres 2011/ 07

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Techncal Support

If a problem arses wth your system and no soluton can be obtaned from the user’s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local dstrbutor. Alternatvely, please

try the followng help resources for further gudance.

Vst the MSI webste for techncal gude, BIOS updates, drver updates, and

other nformaton:

http://www.ms.com/servce/download

Contact our techncal sta at:

http://support.ms.com

Safety Instructons

Always read the safety nstructons carefully.

Keep ths User’s Manual for future reference.

Keep ths equpment away from humdty.

Lay ths equpment on a relable at surface before settng t up.

The openngs on the enclosure are for ar convecton hence protects the equpment

from overheatng. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

Make sure the voltage of the power source s at 110/220V before connectng the

equpment to the power nlet.

Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on t. Do not place

anythng over the power cord.

Always Unplug the Power Cord before nsertng any add-on card or module.

All cautons and warnngs on the equpment should be noted.

Never pour any lqud nto the openng that can cause damage or cause electrcal

shock.

If any of the followng stuatons arses, get the equpment checked by servce

personnel:

The power cord or plug s damaged.

Lqud has penetrated nto the equpment.

The equpment has been exposed to mosture.

The equpment does not work well or you can not get t work accordng to User’s

Manual.

The equpment has been dropped and damaged.

The equpment has obvous sgn of breakage.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60

C (140

F),

IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement

Ths equpment has been tested and

found to comply wth the lmts for a Class

B dgtal devce, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned

to provde reasonable protecton aganst

harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton. Ths equpment generates, uses and

can radate rado frequency energy and, f not nstalled and used n accordance wth

the nstructons, may cause harmful nterference to rado communcatons. However,

there s no guarantee that nterference wll not occur n a partcular nstallaton. If ths

equpment does cause harmful nterference to rado or televson recepton, whch can

be determned by turnng the equpment o and on, the user s encouraged to try to

correct the nterference by one or more of the measures lsted below.

Reorent or relocate the recevng antenna.

Increase the separaton between the equpment and recever.

Connect the equpment nto an outlet on a crcut derent from that to whch the

recever s connected.

Consult the dealer or an experenced rado/televson techncan for help.

Notce 1

The changes or modcatons not expressly approved by the party responsble for

complance could vod the user’s authorty to operate the equpment.

Notce 2

Shelded nterface cables and A.C. power cord, f any, must be used n order to comply

wth the emsson lmts.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

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Ths devce comples wth Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaton s subject to the followng

two condtons:

ths devce may not cause harmful nterference, and

ths devce must accept any nterference receved, ncludng nterference that may

cause undesred operaton.

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警告使用者:

這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情況下，

使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

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Calforna, USA:

The button cell battery may contan perchlorate materal and requres specal handlng

when recycled or dsposed of n Calforna.

For further nformaton please vst:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

CAUTION: There s a rsk of exploson, f battery s ncorrectly replaced.

Replace only wth the same or equvalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Tawan:

For better envronmental protecton, waste batteres should be collected

separately for recyclng or specal dsposal.

廢電池請回收

European Unon:

Batteres, battery packs, and accumulators should not be dsposed of as

unsorted household waste. Please use the publc collecton system to

return, recycle, or treat them n complance wth the local regulatons.

Battery Informaton

Chemcal Substances Informaton

In complance wth chemcal substances regulatons, such as the EU REACH Regulaton

(Regulaton EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parlament and the Councl), MSI

provdes the nformaton of chemcal substances n products at:

http://www.ms.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

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WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global envronment and as an envronmentalst, MSI must re-

mnd you that...

Under the European Unon (“EU”) Drectve on Waste Electrcal and Elec

tronc Equpment, Drectve 2002/96/EC, whch takes eect on August 13,

2005, products of “electrcal and electronc equpment” cannot be dscarded

as muncpal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronc equpment wll

be oblgated to take back such products at the end of ther useful lfe. MSI wll comply

wth the product take back requrements at the end of lfe of MSI-branded products that

are sold nto the EU. You can return these products to local collecton ponts.

DEUTSCH

Hnwes von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt

Gemäß der Rchtlne 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronk-Altgeräte dürfen Elek

tro- und Elektronk-Altgeräte ncht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI

hat europawet verschedene Sammel- und Recyclngunternehmen beauftragt, de n

de Europäsche Unon n Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende senes Lebenszyklus

zurückzunehmen. Btte entsorgen Se deses Produkt zum gegebenen Zetpunkt aus-

schlesslch an ener lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle n Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologste et an de protéger l’envronnement, MSI tent à rappeler cec...

Au sujet de la drectve européenne (EU) relatve aux déchets des équpement élec

trques et électronques, drectve 2002/96/EC, prenant eet le 13 août 2005, que les

produts électrques et électronques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou

tout smplement ms à la poubelle. Les fabrcants de ces équpements seront oblgés de

récupérer certans produts en n de ve. MSI prendra en compte cette exgence relatve

au retour des produts en n de ve au sen de la communauté européenne. Par con-

séquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matérels dans les ponts de collecte.

РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,

поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению

загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным

оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13

августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному

оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому

производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны

принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется

соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на

территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть

эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometda con la proteccón del medo ambente, recomenda:

Bajo la drectva 2002/96/EC de la Unón Europea en matera de desechos y/o equ

pos electróncos, con fecha de rgor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos

clascados como “eléctrcos y equpos electróncos” no pueden ser depostados en

los contenedores habtuales de su muncpo, los fabrcantes de equpos electróncos,

están oblgados a hacerse cargo de dchos productos al termno de su período de vda.

MSI estará comprometdo con los térmnos de recogda de sus productos venddos en

la Unón Europea al nal de su perodo de vda. Usted debe depostar estos productos

en el punto lmpo establecdo por el ayuntamento de su localdad o entregar a una

empresa autorzada para la recogda de estos resduos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het mleu te beschermen, wl MSI u eraan hernneren dat….

De rchtljn van de Europese Une (EU) met betrekkng tot Vervulng van Electrsche

en Electronsche producten (2002/96/EC), de op 13 Augustus 2005 n zal gaan kun

nen net meer beschouwd worden als vervulng. Fabrkanten van dt soort producten

worden verplcht om producten retour te nemen aan het end van hun levenscyclus.

MSI zal overeenkomstg de rchtljn handelen voor de producten de de merknaam MSI

dragen en verkocht zjn n de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op

lokale nzamelngspunten.

SRPSKI

Da b zašttl prrodnu srednu,  kao preduzeće koje vod računa o okoln  prrodnoj

sredn, MSI mora da vas podest da…

Po Drektv Evropske unje (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj  elektrčnoj oprem, D

rektva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, prozvod koj spadaju

pod “elektronsku  elektrčnu opremu” ne mogu vše bt odbačen kao občan otpad 

prozvođač ove opreme bće prnuđen da uzmu natrag ove prozvode na kraju njhovog

uobčajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovat zahtev o preuzmanju ovakvh prozvoda

kojma je stekao vek trajanja, koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove proz-

vode možete vratt na lokalnm mestma za prkupljanje.

POLSKI

Aby chronć nasze środowsko naturalne oraz jako rma dbająca o ekologę, MSI przy-

pomna, że...

Zgodne z Dyrektywą Un Europejskej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry

cznych  elektroncznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodz w życe 13 serpna

2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażene elektryczne  elektronczne “ ne mogą być trak

towane jako śmec komunalne, tak węc producenc tych produktów będą zobowązan

do odberana ch w momence gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użyca. MSI wypełn

wymagana UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terene Un Europejskej) wy

cofywane z użyca. Produkty MSI będze można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach

zborczych.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevrec özellğyle blnen MSI dünyada çevrey korumak çn hatırlatır:

Avrupa Brlğ (AB) Kararnames Elektrk ve Elektronk Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC

Kararnames altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarhnden tbaren geçerl olmak üzere, elektrkl

ve elektronk malzemeler dğer atıklar gb çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonk chazların

üretcler, chazların kullanım süreler bttkten sonra ürünler ger toplamakla yükümlü

olacaktır. Avrupa Brlğ’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlern kullanım süreler bttğnde MSI

ürünlern ger alınması steğ le şbrlğ çersnde olacaktır. Ürünlernz yerel toplama

noktalarına bırakablrsnz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně žvotního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...

Podle směrnce Evropské une (“EU”) o lkvdac elektrckých a elektronckých výrobků

2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno lkvdovat “elektrcké a elektroncké

výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobc elektronckých výrobků, na které se

tato směrnce vztahuje, budou povnn odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je

jch žvotnost. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,

prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejch žvotnost. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat

v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, lletve környezetvédőként fellépve

az MSI emlékeztet Önt, hogy ...

Az Európa Unó („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek

tronkus berendezések hulladékaról szóló 2002/96/EK rányelve szernt az elektromos

és elektronkus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakosság hulladékként, és az

lyen elektronkus berendezések gyártó kötelessé válnak az lyen termékek vsszavé-

telére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvsszavétellel kapc-

solatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek

esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az lyen termékeket a legközelebb gyűjtőhelyre

vhet.

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambente, MSI, da sempre amca della natura, t rcorda che….

In base alla Drettva dell’Unone Europea (EU) sullo Smaltmento de Materal Elettrc

ed Elettronc, Drettva 2002/96/EC n vgore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodott appartenent

alla categora de Materal Elettrc ed Elettronc non possono pù essere elmnat come

rut muncpal:  produttor d dett materal saranno obblgat a rtrare ogn prodotto

alla ne del suo cclo d vta. MSI s adeguerà a tale Drettva rtrando tutt  prodott

marchat MSI che sono stat vendut all’nterno dell’Unone Europea alla ne del loro

cclo d vta. È possble portare  prodott nel pù vcno punto d raccolta

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CONTENTS

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Copyrght Notce ............................................................................................ 

Trademarks .................................................................................................... 

Revson Hstory............................................................................................. 

Techncal Support..........................................................................................

Safety Instructons .........................................................................................

FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference Statement.......................................... v

Battery Informaton .........................................................................................v

Chemcal Substances Informaton .................................................................. v

WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) Statement ................... v

Chapter 1 Gettng Started............................................................................1-1

Packng Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2

Optonal Accessores

........................................................................................... 1-2

Assembly Precautons

..........................................................................................1-3

Manboard Speccatons

..................................................................................... 1-4

Connectors Quck Gude

...................................................................................... 1-6

Connectors Reference Gude

...............................................................................1-7

Back Panel Quck Gude

......................................................................................1-8

CPU (Central Processng Unt)

.......................................................................... 1-10

Mountng Screw Holes

.......................................................................................1-14

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-15

Memory ..............................................................................................................1-16

Expanson Slots

................................................................................................. 1-18

Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards

...................................................................................... 1-19

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-24

Buttons ............................................................................................................... 1-32

Jumper ...............................................................................................................1-34

LED Status Indcators

........................................................................................ 1-35

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................2-1

Enterng ................................................................................................................2-2

Overvew

..............................................................................................................2-2

Boot devce prorty bar

........................................................................................ 2-3

Operaton

.............................................................................................................2-4

SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................2-5

OC ...................................................................................................................... 2-10

Preface

MS-7672

Preface

ECO ................................................................................................................... 2-15

BROWSER .........................................................................................................2-16

Installng Wnk

...................................................................................................2-16

UTILITIES .......................................................................................................... 2-17

Updatng the BIOS wth Lve Update

..................................................................2-18

SECURITY ......................................................................................................... 2-19

Appendx A Realtek Audo .......................................................................... A-1

Installng the Realtek HD Audo Drver .................................................................A-2

Software Conguraton

.........................................................................................A-3

Hardware Default Settng

.....................................................................................A-5

Appendx B Intel RAID ................................................................................ B-1

Introducton ..........................................................................................................B-2

BIOS Conguraton

..............................................................................................B-3

Installng Drver

..................................................................................................B-10

Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................B-12

System Acceleraton

..........................................................................................B-14

RST Synchronzaton

.........................................................................................B-16

Thank you for choosng the Z68A-GD80 (G3) Seres

(MS-7672 v3.X) ATX manboard. The Seres manboards

are based on Intel

Z68 chpset for optmal system ef-

cency. Desgned to t the advanced Intel

LGA1155

processor, the Seres manboards delver a hgh perfor-

mance and professonal desktop platform soluton.

Chapter 1

Gettng Started

1-2

Gettng Started

Packng Contents

* These pctures are for reference only and may vary wthout notce.

* The packng contents may vary accordng to the model you purchased.

* If you need to purchase the optonal accessores or request part numbers, please vst

the MSI webste at http://www.ms.com/ndex.php or consult the dealer.

Manboard

Drvers &

Utltes DVD

User Gude

Backplate

SATA Cable

M-Connector

USB3 to USB2

Connector

SATA Power

Cable

USB 2.0

Bracket

USB 3.0

Bracket

S/PDIF Out

Bracket

V-Check

Cable

Optonal Accessores

SLI Cable

eSATA Power

Cable

CrossFre

Cable

eSATA

Bracket

1-3

MS-7672

Chapter 1

Assembly Precautons

The components ncluded n ths package are prone to damage from electrostatc

dscharge (ESD). Please adhere to the followng nstructons to ensure successful

computer assembly.

Always turn o the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before nstallng or removng any computer component.

Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connectons may cause

the computer to not recognze a component or fal to start.

Hold the motherboard by the edges to avod touchng senstve components.

It s recommended to wear an electrostatc dscharge (ESD) wrst strap when handlng

the motherboard to prevent electrostatc damage. If an ESD wrst strap s not aval-

able, dscharge yourself of statc electrcty by touchng another metal object before

handlng the motherboard.

Store the motherboard n an electrostatc sheldng contaner or on an antstatc pad

whenever the motherboard s not nstalled.

Before turnng on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal com-

ponents on the motherboard or anywhere wthn the computer case.

Do not use the computer n a hgh-temperature envronment.

Do not boot the computer before nstallaton s completed. Ths could cause perma-

nent damage to the components as well as njury to the user.

If you need help durng any nstallaton step, please consult a certed computer tech-

ncan.

Important

A screwdrver (not ncluded) may be requred for computer assembly.

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Manboard Speccatons

Processor Support

Intel

Core

7/ Core

5 /Core

3/ Pentum

/ Celeron

processors for the LGA1155

package

(For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst

http://www.ms.com/servce/cpu-support)

Chpset

Intel

Z68 (B3) chpset

Memory Support

4x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DRAM (32GB

Max)

Supports Dual-Channel mode

(*OC = OverClockng, for more nformaton on compatble components, please vst

http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report)

LAN

Supports dual LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek

RTL8111E

IEEE 1394

Integrated chp by VIA

VT6308P

Supports 1x IEEE 1394 port (back panel) & 1x IEEE 1394 connector

Audo

Integrated HD audo codec by Realtek

ALC892

8-channel audo wth jack sensng

SATA

2x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~2) by Intel

Z68

4x SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA3~6) by Intel

Z68

1x eSATA 6Gb/s port & 1 SATA 6Gb/s port (SATA7) by Marvell

88SE9128

RAID

SATA1~6 support Intel

Rapd Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10) by Intel

Z68

Supports SSD cachng for system acceleraton

USB 3.0

2x USB 3.0 rear IO ports by NEC D720200

1x USB 3.0 onboard connector by NEC D720200

Mult-GPU

Supports ATI

CrossFreX

Technology

Supports NVIDIA

SLI

Technology

Supports Lucd

VIRTU Technology

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Chapter 1

Connectors & Buttons

Back panel

1x Optcal S/PDIF-out port

1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port

1x Clear CMOS button

1x IEEE 1394 port

4x USB 2.0 ports

2x USB 3.0 ports

1x eSATA port

2x LAN ports

1x DVI-I port **

1x HDMI port **

6x audo ports

**(The HDMI and DVI-I ports only work wth the CPU’s Integrated Graphcs Proces-

sor)

On-Board

3x USB 2.0 connectors

1x USB 3.0 connector

1x IEEE 1394 connector

1x Chasss Intruson connector

1x S/PDIF-Out connector

1x Front Panel Audo connector

1x TPM Module connector

1x Reset button

1x Power button

1x OC Gene button

1x Voltage Checkpont set

Slots

2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E2, PCI_E4), 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E5)

PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe x16 speed (when PCI_E4 s empty) or PCIe x8

speed (when PCI_E4 s nstalled)

PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe x8 speed

PCI_E5 supports up to PCIe x4 speed ***

***(due to the chpset’s PCIE lanes lmtaton, 1x eSATA port, 1x SATA port

(SATA7), 1x onboard front USB 3.0 connector (JUSB4), 1x 1394 port (back

panel), 1x onboard 1394 connector (J1394_1) and 2 PCI slots wll become un-

avalable when the PCI_E5 slot has been nstalled wth a PCIe devce.)

2x PCIe 2.0x1 slots

Only 1x PCIE x1 (PCI_E1 or PCI_E3) slot can be used at a tme due to chpset

bandwdth lmtaton. Usng the PCI_E1 slot s recommended.

2x PCI slots

Form Factor

ATX (30.5 cm X 24.4 cm)

Mountng Screw Holes

9x mountng holes

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Connectors Quck Gude

Back Panel

CPU

CPUFAN1

DIMM1~4

JPWR2

JPWR1

SYSFAN4

SATA1/ 2

JFP1/JFP2

JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3

JSP1

JAUD1

JCI1

JTPM1

PCI_E1

SYSFAN1

JBAT1

SYSFAN2

J1394_1

SYSFAN3

JUSB4

PCI2

JDLED3

JPWR3

FV1

RESET1/ POWER1/ TURBO1

SATA3~6

SATA7

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI1

1-7

MS-7672

Chapter 1

Connectors Reference Gude

Port Identcaton Name Port Type Page Number

CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket 1-10

JPWR1 ATX 24-Pn Power Connector 1-15

JPWR2 ATX 8-Pn Power Connector 1-15

JPWR3 ATX 6-Pn Power Connector 1-15

DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-16

PCI_E2, PCI_E4, PCI_E5 PCIe x16 Expanson Slots 1-18

PCI_E1, PCI_E3 PCIe x1 Expanson Slots 1-18

PCI1, PCI2 PCI Expanson Slots 1-18

SATA3, SATA4, SATA5,

SATA6

SATA Connector (3Gb/s) 1-24

SATA1, SATA2, SATA7 SATA Connector (6Gb/s) 1-24

CPUFAN1 CPU Fan Connector 1-25

SYSFAN1~4 Computer Case Fan Connectors 1-25

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 1-26

JAUD1 Front Panel Audo Connector 1-26

JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 USB 2.0 Expanson Connectors 1-27

JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expanson Connector 1-28

J1394_1 IEEE 1394 Expanson Connector 1-28

JSP1 S/PDIF-Out Expanson Connector 1-29

JCI1 Chasss Intruson Connector 1-29

JTPM1 TPM Connector 1-30

JDLED3 DLED3 Connector 1-30

FV1 Voltage Checkponts 1-31

POWER1 Power Button 1-32

RESET1 Reset Button 1-33

TURBO1 OC Gene Button 1-33

JBAT1 CMOS Jumper 1-34

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Back Panel Quck Gude

Optcal S/PDIF-Out

Ths S/PDIF (Sony & Phlps Dgtal Interconnect Format) connector s provded for dg

tal audo transmsson to external speakers through an optcal ber cable.

Mouse/Keyboard

A combnaton PS/2

mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2

mouse/keyboard.

Clear CMOS Button

There s CMOS RAM present on board that s powered by an external battery to store

system conguraton data. Usng CMOS RAM, the system can automatcally boot nto

the operatng system (OS) every tme t s turned on. If you wsh to clear the system

conguraton, press the button to clear the data.

Important

Please make sure that the system s powered o (G3 state), before clearng CMOS

data.

After clearng CMOS data, the system wll automatcally boot.

IEEE 1394 Port

The IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel provdes connecton to IEEE 1394-compatble

devces.

USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port s for attachng USB 2.0 devces such as keyboard, mouse, or other

USB 2.0-compatble devces.

USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. It supports data transfer

rate up to 5 Gbt/s (SuperSpeed).

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•

▶

LAN

IEEE 1394 Port

Keyboard/ Mouse

Optcal

S/PDIF-Out

Lne-In

Lne-Out

Mc

HDMI Port

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out

USB 2.0 Port

USB 3.0 Port

Clear CMOS button

eSATA Port

LAN

DVI-I Port

1-9

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Chapter 1

Important

In order to use USB 3.0 devces, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable s

used, t must be USB 3.0 complant.

eSATA Port

The eSATA (External SATA) port s for attachng an eSATA hard drve.

LAN

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack s for connectng to a

Local Area Network (LAN).

LED Color LED State Condton

Left Yellow O LAN lnk s not establshed.

On(Steady) LAN lnk s establshed.

On(ashng) The computer s communcatng wth another computer on the

network.

Rght

Green O 10 Mbts/sec data rate

On 100 Mbts/sec data rate

Orange On 1000 Mbts/sec data rate

HDMI Port

The Hgh-Denton Multmeda Interface (HDMI) s an all-dgtal audo-vdeo nterface

that s capable of transmttng uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV

formats, ncludng standard, enhanced, or hgh-denton vdeo, plus mult-channel dg

tal audo on a sngle cable.

DVI-I Port

The DVI-I (Dgtal Vsual Interface- Integrated) connector can be connected to a LCD

montor, or a CRT montor wth an adapter. To connect a montor, please refer to the

montor’s manual for more nformaton.

Important

The HDMI and DVI-I dsplay ports are desgned to be used by the Integrated Graphcs

Processor (IGP). If the processor nstalled does not provde ntegrated graphcs, these

dsplay ports wll not functon.

Audo Ports

These connectors are used for audo devces. The color of the jack refers to the functon

of the connector.

Blue-Lne n: Used for connectng external audo outputtng devces.

Green- Lne out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.

Pnk- Mc: Used as a connector for a mcrophone.

Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound lne out n 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer lne out n 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Gray- SS-Out: Sde surround sound lne out n 7.1 channel mode.

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Yellow Green/ Orange

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CPU (Central Processng Unt)

Introducton to the LGA 1155 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1155 CPU has two algnment keys and a yellow trangle

to assst n correctly lnng up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow

trangle s the Pn 1 ndcator.

Algnment Key

Yellow trangle s the

Pn 1 ndcator

Algnment Key

Important

Overheatng

Overheatng can serously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the

coolng fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an

even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsnk to

enhance heat dsspaton.

Replacng the CPU

When replacng the CPU, always turn o the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.

Overclockng

Ths motherboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,

please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any at

tempt to operate beyond product speccatons s not recommend. MSI does not guar-

antee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product specca-

tons.

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