MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Manual

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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 th\
e 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\
 should be 
hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as di\
screte 
graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x8 Slot
 Important
The PCIe x1 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3) will be unavailable when installing\
 an expansion card in the PCI_E4 slot.
PCI1~3: PCI Slots
The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards \
that comply 
with PCI...

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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 mothe\
rboard’s 
expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost 
the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphi\
cs cards are 
recommended.
 Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot\
 with butterfly lock....

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Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors
This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can c\
onnect to 
one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state d\
rives (SSD), 
and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
 Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD.
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA5
SATA6
Z97 GAMING 3 - SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel® Z97)
H97 GAMING 3 - 
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel® H97)
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CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the m\
otherboard 
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.  Remem\
ber to 
connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherb\
oard and 
will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be p\
lugged into 
any available system fan connector.
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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-Connect\
or to simplify 
installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Conne\
ctor and then 
plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.
 Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel...

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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals suc\
h as USB 
HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.
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JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector
The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices....

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JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on yo\
ur computer 
case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design 
Guide.
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AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
This connector is used to provide direct power to back...

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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The\
 parallel port 
is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) \
and Extended 
Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please ref\
er to the TPM 
security platform manual for more details and usages.
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