Msi Z97 GAMING 7 AC Manual User Manual

Z97 GAMING 7MotherboardG52-79161X1Preface

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Appendix BIntel RAIDThis appendix will assist users in conguring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms

Appendix BB-2Intel RAIDIntroductionThe motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to congure SATA hard drives as RAID sets.SATA

Appendix BB-3 Intel RAIDUsing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROMThe Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the sys

Appendix BB-4Intel RAIDAfter pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear:Create RAID Volume Select o

Appendix BB-5 Intel RAIDIn the Disk eld, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume

Appendix BB-6Intel RAIDThen the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is nished.7.Go to the Create Volume eld and press <Enter&g

Appendix BB-7 Intel RAIDDelete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Import

Appendix BB-8Intel RAIDReset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove an

Appendix BB-9 Intel RAIDRecovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The fo

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Appendix BB-10Intel RAIDDegraded RAID ArrayA RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is t

Appendix BB-11 Intel RAIDExit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’.The Intel

Appendix BB-12Intel RAIDSystem Acceleration (optional)Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently used data witho

Appendix BB-13 Intel RAIDRun Intel Rapid Storage Technology application.Click "Enable acceleration" under Accelerate tab.9.10.Click hereSele

Appendix BB-14Intel RAIDRST Synchronization (optional)If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not alway

xiiPrefacePrefaceInternal Connectors ...1-20SATA1~8: SATA Con

Prefacexiii PrefacePeripheral Connector Installation ...2-12USB2.0 Connector Insta

Chapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the Z97 GAMING 7 Series (MS-7916 v1.X) ATX motherboard. The Z97 GAMING 7 Series motherboards are based

Chapter 11-2Getting StartedPacking ContentsSATA CableDrivers & Utilities DiscMotherboardUser GuideI/O ShieldMotherboard* These pictures are for re

Chapter 11-3 Getting StartedAssembly PrecautionsThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please

Chapter 11-4Getting StartedMotherboard SpecicationsCPU SupportSupports 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celero

Chapter 11-5 Getting StartedLAN 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller** The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1

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Chapter 11-6Getting StartedSpecial FeaturesAudio BoostMilitary Class 4OC Genie 4Click BIOS 4NVIDIA SLIAMD CrossFireSound Blaster Cinema 2Easy ButtonV-

Chapter 11-7 Getting StartedConnectors Quick GuideCPUFAN1PCI_E1PCI_E2PCI_E3PCI_E4PCI_E5PCI_E6PCI_E7JPWR1JUSB3SATA1_2SATA3_4SATA5_6JPWR2CPU SocketBackP

Chapter 11-8Getting StartedConnectors Reference GuidePort Name Port Type PageBack Panel I/O Ports 1-9AUD_SW1 Audio Power Switch 1-33AUDPWR1 Dir

Chapter 11-9 Getting StartedBack Panel Quick GuidePS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo PortA combination of PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/

Chapter 11-10Getting StartedHDMI Port ®The High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface that is capable of trans

Chapter 11-11 Getting StartedCPU (Central Processing Unit) ImportantOverheatingOverheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make s

Chapter 11-12Getting StartedCPU & Heatsink InstallationWhen installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessa

Chapter 11-13 Getting Started3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in

Chapter 11-14Getting Started ImportantConrm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.Whenever the CPU is

Chapter 11-15 Getting StartedMemoryThese DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DIMM1DIMM2DIMM3DIMM4 Video DemonstrationWatch the video to

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Chapter 11-16Getting StartedMounting Screw HolesWhen installing the motherboard, rst install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboar

Chapter 11-17 Getting StartedPower Supply Video DemonstrationWatch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors.http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83

Chapter 11-18Getting StartedExpansion SlotsThis motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards.PCI_

Chapter 11-19 Getting StartedVideo/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discr

Chapter 11-20Getting StartedInternal ConnectorsSATA1~8: SATA ConnectorsThis connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect

Chapter 11-21 Getting StartedCPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power ConnectorsThe fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboa

Chapter 11-22Getting StartedJFP1, JFP2: System Panel ConnectorsThese connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is co

Chapter 11-23 Getting StartedJUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsThis connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDD

Chapter 11-24Getting StartedJUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorThe USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer

Chapter 11-25 Getting StartedJAUD1: Front Panel Audio ConnectorThis connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer cas

ivPrefacePrefaceSafety InstructionsAlways read the safety instructions carefully.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.Keep this equipment awa

Chapter 11-26Getting StartedM2_1: M.2 PortThe M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module. ImportantThe SATA5 and SATA6 ports w

Chapter 11-27 Getting StartedJCOM1: Serial Port ConnectorThis connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.

Chapter 11-28Getting StartedVoltage CheckpointsThese voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included)

Chapter 11-29 Getting StartedButtonsThe motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to chang

Chapter 11-30Getting StartedPOWER1: Power ButtonThis button is used to turn-on and turn-o the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-o the

Chapter 11-31 Getting StartedJumperJBAT1: Clear CMOS JumperThere is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboar

Chapter 11-32Getting StartedSwitchBIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS SwitchThis motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If

Chapter 11-33 Getting StartedSLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting SwitchThis switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking cond

Chapter 11-34Getting StartedLED Status IndicatorsBIOS A LEDBIOS B LEDHDD LEDMSI LEDDebug LEDLED Status TableThe following table describes the status o

Chapter 11-35 Getting StartedDebug Code LED TablePlease refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message.Post Status0

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Chapter 11-36Getting StartedDrivers and UtilitiesAfter you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance o

Chapter 2Quick InstallationThis chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide vid

Chapter 22-2Quick InstallationCPU Installation123456http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

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Chapter 22-4Quick InstallationMemory Installation123http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Chapter 22-5 Quick InstallationMotherboard Installation12

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viPrefacePrefaceRadiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

Chapter 22-10Quick InstallationM.2 module Installation1234.2 cm6 cm8 cm

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Chapter 22-13 Quick InstallationGraphics Card Installationhttp://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A12

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ImportantThe items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descr

Chapter 33-2BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS Setup3-2BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS SetupEntering SetupThe default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability

3-2BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS SetupChapter 33-2BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS SetupOverviewAfter entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed.BIOS menu selectionTem

Chapter 33-4BIOS Setup3-5BIOS Setup3-4BIOS Setup3-5BIOS SetupVirtual OC Genie ButtonEnables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this butt

3-4BIOS Setup3-5BIOS SetupChapter 33-4BIOS Setup3-5BIOS SetupAdding BIOS item to Favorite 1~5Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item.Ri

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Chapter 33-6BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup3-6BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS SetupOperationYou can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following

3-6BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS SetupChapter 33-6BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS SetupUpdating BIOSUpdating the BIOS with M-FLASHBefore updatingPlease download the latest

Chapter 33-8BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup3-8BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS SetupSETTINGSSystem StatusSystem DateSets the system date. Use tab key to switch between d

3-8BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS SetupChapter 33-8BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS SetupAdvancedPCI Subsystem SettingsSets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency ti

Chapter 33-10BIOS Setup 3-11 BIOS Setup3-10BIOS Setup 3-11 BIOS SetupIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled]When “Enabled”, the system UEFI network stack will supp

3-10BIOS Setup 3-11 BIOS SetupChapter 33-10BIOS Setup 3-11 BIOS SetupIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Enables or disables the multi-screen output from inte

Chapter 33-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup3-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupRapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled]Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Star

3-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupChapter 33-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupSerial (COM) Port 0 ConfigurationSets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port

Chapter 33-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS Setup3-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS SetupWindows 8/ 8.1 Feature [Disabled]Enables the supports for Windows 8/ 8.1 or disab

3-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS SetupChapter 33-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS SetupKey ManagementManages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

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Chapter 33-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS Setup3-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS SetupBootSets the sequence of system boot devices.Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]En

3-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS SetupChapter 33-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS SetupTrusted ComputingSets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. TPM SUPPORT [Disabl

Chapter 33-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS Setup3-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS SetupOC ImportantOverclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

3-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS SetupChapter 33-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS SetupLegacy Tweaking [Disabled]* Enables or disabled to improve performance for legacy

Chapter 33-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS Setup3-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS Setup< DRAM Setting >DRAM Frequency [Auto]Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note t

3-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS SetupChapter 33-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS Setup< Voltage Setting >DigitALL PowerPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Chapter 33-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS Setup3-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupDRAM Phase Control [Auto] Controls PWM phase proportionally to the DRAM l

3-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupChapter 33-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupCPU SA/ IO Analog/ IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]*Selects the offset mode

Chapter 33-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS Setup3-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupHyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology

3-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupChapter 33-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]Enables or disables the Intel adaptive th

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Chapter 33-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS Setup3-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupLong Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CP

3-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupChapter 33-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupM-FLASH ImportantM-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (F

Chapter 33-28BIOS Setup 3-29 BIOS Setup3-28BIOS Setup 3-29 BIOS SetupOC PROFILEOverclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5

3-28BIOS Setup 3-29 BIOS SetupChapter 33-28BIOS Setup 3-29 BIOS SetupHARDWARE MONITORCurrent Temperature & SpeedinformationFancontrol eldVoltaged

Appendix ARealtek AudioThe Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo

Appendix AA-2Realtek AudioSoftware CongurationAfter installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager

Appendix AA-3 Realtek AudioDevice SelectionHere you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign (in orange) indic

Appendix AA-4Realtek AudioHardware Default SettingThe following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speak

Appendix AA-5 Realtek AudioBackpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagramRea rFro ntCenter&SubwooferBackpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speake