Preface – MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate User Manual

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Preface

Preface

Video/ Graphics Cards ......................................................................................1-18

Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-18
AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology ................................................. 1-19

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-21

SATA1~6: SATA Connectors .....................................................................1-21
CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .......................................... 1-22
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-23
JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ............................................... 1-24
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..............................................................1-25
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ....................................................................1-26

Jumpers .............................................................................................................1-27

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-27

Drivers and Utilities ............................................................................................1-28

Total Installer ...............................................................................................1-28

Chapter 2 Quick Installation ........................................................................2-1

APU Installation ....................................................................................................2-2
Memory Installation ..............................................................................................2-4
Motherboard Installation .......................................................................................2-5
Power Connectors Installation .............................................................................2-7
SATA HDD Installation .........................................................................................2-9
mSATA SSD Installation ....................................................................................2-10
Front Panel Connector Installation .....................................................................2-11

JFP1 Connector Installation .........................................................................2-11
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation .................................................... 2-11

Peripheral Connector Installation .......................................................................2-12

USB2.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12
USB3.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12

Graphics Card Installation ..................................................................................2-13

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2

Entering BIOS Setup .....................................................................................3-2

Overview ..............................................................................................................3-3
Operation .............................................................................................................3-5
SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................3-6

System Status ................................................................................................3-6
Advanced .......................................................................................................3-7
Boot .............................................................................................................3-13
Security ........................................................................................................3-14
Save & Exit ..................................................................................................3-15

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