MSI Z87M GAMING- User Manual

Preface v Preface CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and...

vi Preface Preface Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its...

Preface vii Preface California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit:http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Taiwan: For better environmental protection,...

viii Preface Preface WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes e...

Preface ix Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y ...

x Preface Preface TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atı...

Preface xi Preface CONTENTS Preface ............................................................................................................ i Copyright Notice ......................................................................................................iiTrademarks ........................

Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Z87M GAMING Series (MS-7866 v1.X) Mirco-ATX motherboard. The Z87M GAMING Series motherboards are based on Intel ® Z87 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® LGA1150 processor, the Z87M GAMING Series motherboard...

Chapter 1 1-3 Getting Started Assembly Precautions The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the p...

Chapter 1 1-7 Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide CPUFAN1 JFP1 JAUD1 JCI1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 JFP2 JTPM1 OC1 RESET1POWER1 JPWR1 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA5_6 SYSFAN2 JPWR2 CPU Socket Back Panel JUSB1 JUSB2 OC_SWITCH1 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 CPUFAN2 JUSB3 SYSFAN1 JBAT1 JSLOW1

Chapter 1 1-9 Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Combo Port A combination of PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard. Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data. Using...

Chapter 1 1-12 Getting Started 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 installatio...

Chapter 1 1-15 Getting Started Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the addre...

Chapter 1 1-16 Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O bac...

Chapter 1 1-17 Getting Started Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power suppl...

Chapter 1 1-18 Getting Started Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~E4: 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...

Chapter 1 1-19 Getting Started Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost th...

Chapter 1 1-22 Getting Started NVIDIA ® SLI Technology NVIDIA’s SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two or more GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve significant graphics performance gains. To utilize this technology, the GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Video Link.If you...

Chapter 1 1-24 Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~6: 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 ...

Chapter 1 1-28 Getting Started JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Module. Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 10.N o Pin 14.G roun d 8.5V Pow er 12.G roun d 6.Se rial IR Q 4.3.3 V Po wer 2.3V Stan ...

Chapter 1 1-29 Getting Started 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 ho...

Chapter 1 1-30 Getting Started Buttons & Switches The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons. OC1: OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically ...

Chapter 1 1-32 Getting Started Jumpers 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 ...

Chapter 1 1-33 Getting Started JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing. Normal (Default) 1 Enabled 1 Important Users will try extr...

Chapter 1 1-34 Getting Started LED Status Indicators 2-Digit Debug Code LED

Chapter 1 1-35 Getting Started Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message. Post Status 02,07 Power on CPU Initialization 03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization 04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization 0B Power on Cache Initiali...

Chapter 1 1-36 Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficient...

Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning th...

Chapter 2 2-2 Quick Installation CPU Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

Chapter 2 2-4 Quick Installation Memory Installation 1 2 3 http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Chapter 2 2-5 Quick Installation Motherboard Installation 1 2

Chapter 2 2-7 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 or 1 2 http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

Chapter 2 2-9 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation 1 2 http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68 8 MSI MC 4 E68...

Chapter 2 2-10 Quick Installation mSATA SSD Installation

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Chapter 2 2-13 Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 2

Important The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and ma...

Chapter 3 3-6 BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup 3-6 BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup SETTINGS System Status System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by B...

3-6 BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 3-6 BIOS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. PEG0/ 1 - Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. PEG0...

3-12 BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 3-12 BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup Resume From S3 by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled...

Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.

Appendix A A-2 Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. doubl...

Appendix A A-3 Realtek Audio Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default. Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front ...

Appendix A A-4 Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting. Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speakers diagram Front Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram Rear Front ■ ■

Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms.

Appendix B B-3 Intel RAID Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and pro...

Appendix B B-10 Intel RAID Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-es...