MSI G4M-P33- User Manual

Page 2 - English; Motherboard Specifications

English 12 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors for LGA 1150 socket ■ Chipset Intel ® H81/ H87/ B85 Express Chipset ■ Memory Support 2x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 16GB Supports DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MH...

Page 4 - Optional Specifications

English 14 Optional Specifications Name Specification H81M-P33 H81M-E33 H87M-P33 PCIe x16 slot Gen2 Gen2 Gen3 DVI-D/ HDMI DVI-D HDMI DVI-D SATA1, SATA2 SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s SATA3, SATA4 SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s BIOS ROM 64Mb 64Mb 128Mb RAID Not supported Not supported Supported S...

Page 5 - Back Panel; LAN LED Indicator

English 15 Back Panel LAN LED Indicator LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED LED LED Status Description Link/ Activity LED Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Off 10 Mbps connection Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection H81M-E33/ H87M-E33/ B85M-E33 H81M-P33/ H87M-P33/ B85M-P33 ...

Page 6 - CPU & Heatsink Installation; Important

English 16 CPU & Heatsink Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both th...

Page 7 - Thermal paste; CPU is removed from the socket.

English 17 Thermal paste Important Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Ple...

Page 8 - Memory Installation; Video Demonstration

English 18 Memory Installation Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below.http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ 1 2 3 Important DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory mod...

Page 9 - Internal Connectors; hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.; supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.; JCOM1: Serial Port Connector; bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

English 19 Internal Connectors JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable shoul...

Page 10 - must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

English 20 SATA1~4: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install ...

Page 11 - any available system fan connector.; SYSFAN2

English 21 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect...

Page 12 - connector is compliant with the Intel

English 22 JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify instal...

Page 13 - case. This connector is compliant with the Intel; JTPM1: TPM Module Connector; TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

English 23 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1.MIC L 3.MIC R 10.H ead Phon e De tectio n 5.He ad P hone R 7.SE NSE _SEN D...

Page 14 - Keep Data; because it will damage the motherboard.

English 24 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the...

Page 15 - The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

English 25 PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion...

Page 16 - BIOS Setup; conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when:; inappropriate BIOS configuration.; Entering BIOS Setup; Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu; directly at next boot.

English 26 BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings ...

Page 22 - Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

English 32 Note: The following items will appear when "Intel Turbo Boost " is enabled. Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto] Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)&...

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