Msi Z97M GAMING User Manual

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Page 1 - Z97M GAMING

Z97M GAMING MotherboardG52-79191X1Preface

Page 2 - Revision History

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Page 3 - Technical Support

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

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

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

Page 5 - CE Conformity

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

Page 6 - Korea Warning Statements

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

Page 7 - Battery Information

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

Page 8 - FRANÇAIS

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

Page 9 - NEDERLANDS

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

Page 10 - ITALIANO

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

Page 11 - CONTENTS

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

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Prefacexi PrefaceCONTENTSPreface ... iCopyrig

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

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Prefacexiii PrefaceEntering BIOS Setup ...3-2Overview ...

Page 16 - Optional Accessories

Chapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the Z97M GAMING Series (MS-7919 v1.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. The Z97M GAMING Series motherboards are ba

Page 17 - Assembly Precautions

Chapter 11-2Getting StartedPacking Contents* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.* The packing contents may vary accordi

Page 18 - Motherboard Specications

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

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

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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

Page 21 - Connectors Quick Guide

iiPrefacePrefaceCopyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the pre

Page 22 - Connectors Reference Guide

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

Page 23 - Back Panel Quick Guide

Chapter 11-7 Getting StartedConnectors Quick GuideCPUFAN1JFP1JAUD1JCI1PCI_E1PCI_E2PCI_E3PCI_E4JFP2JTPM1OC1RESET1POWER1JPWR1SATA1_2SATA3_4SATA5_6SYSFAN

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Chapter 11-8Getting StartedConnectors Reference GuidePort Name Port Type PageBack Panel I/O ports 1-9AUD_SW1 Audio Power Switch 1-28AUDPWR1 Dir

Page 25 - CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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

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Chapter 11-10Getting StartedUSB 2.0 PortThe USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatible devices

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

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

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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

Page 30 - Mounting Screw Holes

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

Page 31 - Power Supply

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

Page 32 - Expansion Slots

Prefaceiii PrefaceSmartphone ApplicationMSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for IT buyers. Wit

Page 33 - Video/ Graphics Cards

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

Page 34 - Internal Connectors

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

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

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

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Chapter 11-20Getting StartedInternal ConnectorsSATA1~6: SATA ConnectorsThis connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect

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

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

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

Page 41 - Button & Switch

Chapter 11-24Getting StartedJTPM1: TPM Module ConnectorThis connector connects to a optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Module. Please refer to the

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

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

Page 44 - LED Status Indicators

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

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Chapter 11-27 Getting StartedButton & SwitchThe motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain

Page 46 - Drivers and Utilities

Chapter 11-28Getting 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

Page 47 - Chapter 2

Chapter 11-29 Getting StartedJumperJBAT1: Clear CMOS JumperThere is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboar

Page 48 - CPU Installation

Chapter 11-30Getting StartedLED Status IndicatorsDebug LEDMSI LEDLED Status TableThe following table describes the status of LED indicators.LED LED S

Page 49

Chapter 11-31 Getting StartedDebug Code LED TablePlease refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message.Post Status0

Page 50 - Memory Installation

Chapter 11-32Getting StartedDrivers and UtilitiesAfter you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance o

Page 51 - Motherboard Installation

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

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

Page 53 - 2-7 Quick Installation

Chapter 22-3 Quick Installation789

Page 54 - 2-8Quick Installation

Prefacev PrefaceCE ConformityHereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requiremen

Page 55 - 2-9 Quick Installation

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

Page 56 - M.2 module Installation

Chapter 22-5 Quick InstallationMotherboard Installation12

Page 57 - JFP1 Connector Installation

Chapter 22-6Quick Installation3

Page 58 - USB2.0 Connector Installation

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Page 59 - Graphics Card Installation

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Page 61 - Chapter 3

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

Page 62 - Entering Setup

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Page 63 - Overview

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

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

Page 66 - Operation

Chapter 22-14Quick Installation345

Page 67 - Updating BIOS

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

Page 68 - SETTINGS

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Prefacevii PrefaceCalifornia, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of

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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

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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

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Chapter 33-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup3-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupRapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore]Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid

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3-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupChapter 33-12BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS SetupPower Management SetupSets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss b

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Chapter 33-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS Setup3-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS Setup ImportantIf you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled

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3-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS SetupChapter 33-14BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS SetupDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) AlarmSets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume

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Chapter 33-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS Setup3-16BIOS Setup 3-17 BIOS SetupBoot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI arch

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

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

Page 86 - OC PROFILE

3-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS SetupChapter 33-18BIOS Setup 3-19 BIOS SetupAdjust Ring Ratio [Auto]Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the

Page 87 - HARDWARE MONITOR

viiiPrefacePrefaceWEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) StatementENGLISHTo protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI m

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Chapter 33-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS Setup3-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS SetupVR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto]Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection

Page 89 - Appendix A

3-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS SetupChapter 33-20BIOS Setup 3-21 BIOS SetupCPU VRM Over Temperature Shutdown [Enabled]Sets the system whether be powered off

Page 90 - Software Conguration

Chapter 33-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS Setup3-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupDIMMXX Memory SPDPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays

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3-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupChapter 33-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS SetupCPU AES Instructions [Enabled]Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryptio

Page 92 - Hardware Default Setting

Chapter 33-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS Setup3-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupIntel Turbo Boost [Enabled]Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item

Page 93 - A-5 Realtek Audio

3-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupChapter 33-24BIOS Setup 3-25 BIOS SetupM-FLASH ImportantM-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (F

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Chapter 33-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS Setup3-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupOC PROFILEOverclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5

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3-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupChapter 33-26BIOS Setup 3-27 BIOS SetupHARDWARE MONITORCurrent Temperature & SpeedinformationFancontrol eldVoltaged

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

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Prefaceix PrefaceESPAÑOLMSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europe

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

Page 100 - Appendix B

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

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

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

Page 104 - Degraded RAID Array

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

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

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

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

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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

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