MSI Z97 Gaming 9 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 the 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 discrete graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
 Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional...

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

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Internal Connectors
SATA1~8: SATA Connectors
This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (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
SATA3SATA6
SATA5SATA8
SATA7
SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel® Z97)
SATA7~8 (6Gb/s, by ASMedia® ASM1061)
 Important
The...

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CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard 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.  Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan...

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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-Connector to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.
 Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install front...

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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.
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The JUSB1 (red mark) connector supports MSI’s new Super-Charger technology which provides quicker USB charging of your smartphone or other USB-powered devices. To enable this feature, please install the MSI...

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JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors
The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).
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JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. 
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AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
This connector is used to provide direct power to back panel audio ports. The direct audio power can provide the better audio quality....

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M2_1: M.2 Port
The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module.
 Important
The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port.
Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.
M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual...