MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) User Manual Page 1

Z68A-GD65 (B3)Z68A-GD55 (B3)seresMS-7681 (v4.x) ManboardG52-76811XB

Thank you for choosng the Z68A-GD65 (B3)/ Z68A-GD55 (B3) Seres (MS-7681 v4.X) ATX manboard. The Z68A-GD65 (B3)/ Z68A-GD55 (B3) Seres manb

1-2Gettng StartedManboard SpeccatonsProcessor SupportIntel® CoreTM 7/ CoreTM 5 /CoreTM 3/ Pentum®/ Celeron® processor n the LGA1155 package(

1-3MS-7681Chapter 1ConnectorsBack panel1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port1 Clear CMOS button1 Coaxal S/PDIF-Out port1 Optcal S/PDIF-Out port4 USB 2.0 ports

1-4Gettng StartedZ68A-GD65 (B3)/ Z68A-GD55 (B3) Seres (MS-7681 v4.X) ATX ManboardManboard LayoutPCI1PCI2PCI_E1PCI_E2PCI_E3PCI_E4PCI_E5BATT+POWER1R

1-5MS-7681Chapter 1Pack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 th

Ths chapter provdes you wth the nformaton about hardware setup procedures. Whle performng the nstal-laton, be careful n holdng the c

2-2Hardware SetupQuck Components GudeBack Panel, p.2-10CPU, p.2-4CPUFAN, p.2-13DDR3, p.2-7JPWR2, p.2-9SYSFAN2, p.2-13SYSFAN1, p.2-13TURBO1, p.2-18J

2-3MS-7681Chapter 2 Screw HolesWhen you nstall the manboard, you have to place the manboard nto the chasss n the correct drecton. The locaton

PrefaceMS-7681Preface PrefaceMS-7681Preface Copyrght NotceThe materal n ths document s the ntellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-TIONAL

2-4Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processng Unt)When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure to nstall the cooler to prevent overheatng. If you do not h

2-5MS-7681Chapter 2 CPU & Cooler InstallatonWhen you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overhe

2-6Hardware SetupSecure the lever near the hook end under the retenton tab.5. Make sure the four hooks are n proper poston before you nstall the

2-7MS-7681Chapter 2 MemoryThese DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on compatble components, please vst http://

2-8Hardware SetupInstallng Memory ModulesThe memory module has only one notch on the center and wll only t n the rght orentaton.Insert the memo

2-9MS-7681Chapter 2 Power SupplyATX 24-pn Power Connector: JPWR1Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 2

2-10Hardware SetupBack PanelMouse/KeyboardThe standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector s for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.USB 2.0 PortThe USB (Unversal

2-11MS-7681Chapter 2 HDMI PortThe Hgh-Denton Multmeda Interface (HDMI) s an all-dgtal audo/vdeo nterface capable of transmttng uncompres

2-12Hardware SetupConnectorsSeral ATA Connector: SATA1~8Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one S

2-13MS-7681Chapter 2 Seral Port Connector: JCOM1Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcaton port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs.

PrefaceMS-7681Preface PrefaceMS-7681Preface Safety InstructonsAlways read the safety nstructons carefully.Keep ths User’s Manual for future re

2-14Hardware SetupFront USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3Ths connector, complant wth Intel® I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude, s deal for con-nect

2-15MS-7681Chapter 2 Front USB Connector: JUSB4USB 3.0 port s backward-compatble wth USB 2.0 devces. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbt/s (S

2-16Hardware SetupTPM Module connector: JTPM1Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optonal). Please refer to the TPM sec

2-17MS-7681Chapter 2 Chasss Intruson Connector: JCI1Ths connector connects to the chasss ntruson swtch cable. If the chasss s opened, the cha

2-18Hardware SetupButtonsThe manboard provdes the followng buttons for you to set the computer’s functon. Ths secton wll explan how to change

2-19MS-7681Chapter 2 Voltage Check PontVoltage Check Pont: FV1Ths voltage check pont set s used to measure the current CPU/ CPU_VTT/ CPU_GFX/ DDR

2-20Hardware SetupLED Status IndcatorsCPU Phase LEDsThese LEDs ndcate the current CPU power phase mode. Follow the nstructons below to read.

2-21MS-7681Chapter 2 JumperClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There s a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of sy

2-22Hardware SetupSlotsPCIE (Perpheral Component Interconnect Express) SlotThe PCIE slot supports the PCIE nterface expanson card.PCIE x16 SlotPCIE

Ths chapter provdes nformaton on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to congure the system for op-tmum use.You may need to run the Set

vPrefaceMS-7681Preface PrefaceMS-7681Preface FCC-B Rado Frequency Interference StatementThs equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the

3-2BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Enterng SetupPower on the computer and the system wll start POST (Power On Self Test) process

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3ControlKeyboard Mouse Descrpton<↑ ↓ >Move the cursorSelect Item<Enter>Clck/ Dou

3-4BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3The Man Menu LanguageAfter enterng the Setup menu, you can see a “Language” button. Please cl

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-5BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Green PowerEuP 2013Ths tem s desgned for Energy Usng Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy

3-6BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3UtltesMemory TestThs tem s used to test nstalled memory.Lve UpdateLve Update s a tool

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-7BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3OverclockngCurrent CPU / DRAM Frequency These tems show the current clocks of CPU and Memory

3-8BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3EISTThe Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the mcr

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-9BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3tRPThs settng controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allow

3-10BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Spread SpectrumWhen the manboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spkes) of the

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-11BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3CPU SpeccatonsPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the nformaton

PrefaceMS-7681Preface vPrefaceMS-7681Preface WEEE (Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment) StatementENGLISHTo protect the global envronment and as

3-12BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3CPU: An Intel® Processor wth HT Technology;Chpset: An Intel® Chpset that supports HT Techno

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-13BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Short duraton power lmt(W)Ths eld allows you to adjust the TDP lmt for the short durat

3-14BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3GamesThs menu provdes several games for you to play. Smply clck any con to enter t and f

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-15BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3SettngsSystem StatusSystem DateThs allows you to set the system to the date that you want (u

3-16BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3System TmeThs allows you to set the system tme that you want (usually the current tme). Th

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-17BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Integrated PerpheralsPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. == Onboard Lan Conguraton =

3-18BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Onboard USB 3.0 ControllerThs tem allows you to enable/ dsable the USB 3.0 controller.USB3.

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-19BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Restore on AC Power LossThs tem speces whether your system wll reboot after a power falu

3-20BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3drve (FAT/ 32 format only).Select UEFI le to boot fromWhen the BIOS Boot functon as sets to

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-21BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Make U-Key atWhen the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], ths tem s selectable. Ths tem allows

vPrefaceMS-7681Preface PrefaceMS-7681Preface ESPAÑOLMSI como empresa comprometda con la proteccón del medo ambente, recomenda:Bajo la drectva

3-22BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3USB HardDsk Drve BBS PrortesBoot OptonYou can select the USB hard dsk drve boot pror

BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 33-23BIOS SetupMS-7681Chapter 3Save & ExtDscard Changes and ExtUse ths tem to abandon all changes and ext setup.Sav

The Realtek audo provdes 10-channel DAC that smul-taneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of ndependent stereo sound output (multple

A-2Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx ARealtek AudoMS-7681Appendx AInstallng the Realtek HD Audo DrverYou need to nstall the HD audo drver for Realt

Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx AA-3Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx ASoftware ConguratonAfter nstallng the audo drver, the “Realtek HD Audo Manager”

A-4Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx ARealtek AudoMS-7681Appendx ADevce SelectonHere you can select a audo output source to change the related optons

Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx AA-5Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx AHardware Default SettngThe followng dagrams are audo back panel default settng.Bac

A-6Realtek AudoMS-7681Appendx ABackpanel audo jacks to 6-channel speakers dagramRearFrontCen ter & Subw ooferBackpanel audo jacks to 8-channe

Ths appendx wll assst users n congurng and en-ablng RAID functonalty and acceleratng system on platformsAppendx BIntel RAID

PrefaceMS-7681Preface vPrefaceMS-7681Preface TÜRKÇEÇevrec özellğyle blnen MSI dünyada çevrey korumak çn hatırlatır:Avrupa Brlğ (AB) Ka

B-2Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntroductonThe manboard comes wth the Intel RAID controller that allows you to congure SA

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-3Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BUsng Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROMThe Intel Rapd Storage Technology Opton ROM

B-4Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BAfter pressng the <Ctrl> and <I> keys smultaneously, the followng wndow wll

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-5Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIn the Dsk eld, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the dsks you w

B-6Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BThen the followng screen appears to ndcate that the creaton s nshed.7.Go to the Create

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-7Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BDelete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on

B-8Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BReset Dsks to Non-RAID Select opton 3 Reset Dsks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to d

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-9Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BRecovery Volume Optons Select opton 4 Recovery Volume Optons and press <Enter> to ch

B-10Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BImportantPlease follow the nstructon below to make an “Intel® RAID Drver” for yourself.In

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-11Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BExstng Wndows Drver InstallatonInsert the MSI DVD nto the DVD-ROM drve.The DVD wll a

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B-12Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BDegraded RAID ArrayA RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume s reported as degraded when one of t

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-13Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BExt Intel RAID Opton ROM, and then reboot to Wndows system.When prompted to rebuld the R

B-14Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BIntel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BSystem AcceleratonIntel® Rapd Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Whch can store fre

Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BB-15Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BRun Intel® Rapd Storage Technology applcaton.Clck "Enable acceleraton" under

B-16Intel RAIDMS-7681Appendx BRST SynchronzatonIf you are usng Maxmzed mode as the Acceleraton mode, the data on the hard dsk s not always sy

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