Table Of Contents - MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Manual

CONTENTS
▍
Preface ............................................................................................................ i
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................ii
Revision History .......................................................................................................ii
Smartphone Application ..........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ...................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................iv
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................................... v
CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... v
Radiation Exposure Statement ...............................................................................vi
European Community Compliance Statement ........................................................vi
Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................................................................................vi
Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..............................................................................vi
Korea Warning Statements .....................................................................................vi
Battery Information .................................................................................................vii
Chemical Substances Information .........................................................................vii
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........................... viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................... 1-2
Assembly Precautions .......................................................................................... 1-3
Motherboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-4
Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-7
Back Panel Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-9
CPU (Central Processing Unit) .......................................................................... 1-11
Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU .............................................................. 1-11
CPU & Heatsink Installation ......................................................................... 1-12
Memory .............................................................................................................. 1-15
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-15
Mounting Screw Holes ....................................................................................... 1-16
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-17
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-17
Expansion Slots ................................................................................................. 1-18
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................ 1-18
PCI1~3: PCI Slots ........................................................................................ 1-18
Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-19
Single Video Card Installation ...................................................................... 1-19
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-20
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors ...................................................................... 1-20
xi Preface