MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Manual

							Z97 GAMING 3
H97 GAMING 3
B85 GAMING 3
Motherboard
G52-79181X1
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Copyright Notice
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otice.
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Revision History
Revision Revision  HistoryDate
V1.0 First release 2014/04
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Smartphone Application
MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and 
provides specs comparison for IT buyers. With a simple tap of the 
smartphone, you'll efficiently locate your ideal products from a wide 
variety of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily \
download user manuals within minutes. Better yet, the power calculator 
provides accurate estimates of power unit capacity for DIY users.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained fro\
m the user’s 
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alte\
rnatively, 
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
     
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS 
updates, driver updates, and other information: 
http://www.msi.com/service/download/   
Contact our technical staff at: 
http://register.msi.com/
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Safety Instructions
 
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully.
 
￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
 
￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity.
 
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
 
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment 
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
 
￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecti\
ng the 
equipment to the power inlet.
 
￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place 
anything over the power cord.
 
￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.\
 
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
 
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical 
shock.
 
￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service 
personnel:
 
◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.
 
◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 
◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 
◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to\
 
User’s Manual.
 
◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
 
◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
 
￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60
oC (140oF), 
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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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 found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are d\
esigned to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident\
ial installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfu\
l interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc\
e will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful\
 interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one\
 or more of the 
measures listed below. 
◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
 
◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
 
◯ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected. 
 
◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for hel\
p.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to c\
omply 
with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
 to the 
following two conditions: 
1)  this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
2)  this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc\
e that may 
cause undesired operation.
Micro-Star International
MS-7918
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Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for\
 an 
uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be insta\
lled and 
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.\
 This 
equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunc\
tion with any 
other antenna or transmitter.
European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Cou\
ncil 
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the gene\
ral public 
to electromagnetic fields (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE 
Directive.
Taiwan Wireless Statements
無線設備警告聲明
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾。
警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在
這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
Japan VCCI Class B Statement
クラス B 情報技術装置
この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ
スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して
使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい
取り扱いをしてください。
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음
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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, waste batteries should be collected\
 
separately for recycling or special disposal.
廢電池請回收European Union: 
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of 
as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system 
to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulatio\
ns.
Battery Information
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH\
 
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and \
the 
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in produc\
ts at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.   
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac\
turer.
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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 an\
d 
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 
13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot\
 be 
discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered 
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the\
 end of their 
useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at \
the end of life 
of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these \
products to 
local collection points.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Al\
tgeräte dürfen 
Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle\
 entsorgt werden. 
MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftr\
agt, 
die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende \
seines 
Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen 
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in I\
hrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets de\
s équipement 
électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, 
que  les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être \
déposés dans les 
décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements 
seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte 
cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté 
européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans 
les points de collecte.
РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды, 
поэтому напоминаем вам, что.... 
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению 
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным 
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному 
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому 
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны 
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется 
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на 
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть 
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема. 
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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, r\
ecomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desech\
os y/o 
equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 200\
5, los productos 
clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en 
los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos \
electrónicos, 
están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su \
período de 
vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus \
productos 
vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar 
estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su\
 localidad o 
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling v\
an Electrische 
en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan 
kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit so\
ort 
producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van\
 hun 
levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten 
die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen 
geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj 
sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, 
Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji 
spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan 
otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju 
njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih 
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. 
Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI 
przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów 
elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 
sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie 
mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów 
będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z 
użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie 
Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w 
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.
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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 atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik 
cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla 
yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri 
bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi 
yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické 
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které 
se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení 
jejich životnosti.  Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky 
MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete 
odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve 
az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos 
és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint 
az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági 
hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az 
ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén.  Az MSI betartja a 
termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n 
belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket 
a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti rico\
rda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento d\
ei Materiali Elettrici 
ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodo\
tti appartenenti 
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più\
 essere eliminati 
come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni 
prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i 
prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine 
del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vic\
ino punto di raccolta
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