MSI z97s sli krait edition [12/104] Contents

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Preface

▍CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2

Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3

Motherboard Specications ..................................................................................1-4

Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-7

Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-9

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-11

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU ..............................................................1-11

CPU & Heatsink Installation .........................................................................1-12

Memory ..............................................................................................................1-15

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-15

Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-16

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-17

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors .............................................................1-17

Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-18

PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-18

PCI1~2: PCI Expansion Slots ......................................................................1-18

Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-19

Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-19

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-20

SATA1~6: SATA Connectors ......................................................................1-20

M2_1: M.2 Connector ..................................................................................1-21

SATA_EXP1: SATA Express Connector .................................................... 1-21

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-22

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-23

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-24

JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector ....................................................... 1-24

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .............................................................. 1-25

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-25

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ...................................................................1-26

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ....................................................................1-26

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector .................................................................1-27

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-27

Drivers and Utilities ............................................................................................1-28

Driver/ Utilities Installation ...........................................................................1-28

Chapter 2 Quick Installation ........................................................................2-1

CPU Installation ...................................................................................................2-2

Memory Installation .............................................................................................. 2-4