MSI X99s Gaming 7 Manual

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9) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)
  The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
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M2_10G, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5 
connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.
8) 
LED_CON2 (Heatsink LED Power...

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10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
 The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s 
standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, 
RAID	 5,	and	 RAID	 10.	Refer	 to	Chapter	 3,	"Configuring	 SATA	Hard	 Drive(s),"	 for	instructions	 on	configuring	 a	
RAID array.
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Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
S ATA 3321540
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
To enable...

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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M2_10G con\
nector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut 
from the motherboard. Locate the proper mount-
ing hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then 
screw	the	nut	first.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an 
oblique angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with 
the screw.
Step 4:
The installation is completed, as shown in the 
picture above.
12) M2_10G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)...

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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, 
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis 
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are 
matched correctly.
13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
  Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator 
on the chassis to this header according to...

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14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
	 The	 front	panel	 audio	header	 supports	 Intel	High	 Definition	 audio	(HD)	and	AC'97	 audio.	 You	may	 connect	
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con-
nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module 
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work\
 or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio:For AC'97 Front...

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16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
	 The	 headers	conform	to	USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	 Each	USB	header	 can	provide	 two	USB	 ports	 via	an	
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co\
ntact the local dealer.
Pin No.Definition
1Power	(5V)
2Power	(5V)
3USB DX-
4USB DY-
5USB DX+
6USB DY+
7GND
8GND
9No Pin
10NC
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
10921
 •Do	not	plug	the	IEEE	1394	bracket	(2x5-pin)	cable	into	the	USB	2.0/1.1	header.
 •Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure...

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18) BAT (Battery)
	 The	 battery	provides	 power	to	keep	 the	values	 (such	as	BIOS	 configurations,	 date,	and	time	 information)	
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low 
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minut\
e. (Or	use	 a	metal...

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Hardware Installation  

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BIOS	(Basic	 Input	and	Output	 System)	 records	hardware	 parameters	 of	the	 system	 in	the	 CMOS	 on	the	
motherboard.	 Its	major	 functions	 include	conducting	 the	Power-On	 Self-Test	(POST)	during	system	 startup,	
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows 
the	user	to	modify	basic	system	configuration	settings	or	to	activate	certain	system	features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the...

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2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys
Function Keys:
: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
 Press the  key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
: SYSTEM INFORMATION
 Press the  key to display your system information.
: BOOT MENU
	 Boot	 Menu	allows	 you	to	set	 the	 first	 boot	 device	 without	 entering	 BIOS	Setup.	 In	Boot	 Menu,	 use	the	up	
arrow key  or the down arrow key 	to	 select	 the	first	 boot	 device,...