MSI X99A XPOWER AC Motherboard User Manual

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OC Certified is a military class burn-in test for motherboards. Running Prime95 for over 24 hours with a highly overclocked CPU is already a stressing endeavor, but removing all airflow from the motherboard ensures that only the best motherboards survive. If a motherboard can survive this, it can survive any overclocking situation.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Packing Contents
Assembly Precautions
Motherboard Specifications
Block Diagram
Connectors Quick Guide
Back Panel Quick Guide
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Memory
Mounting Screw Holes
Power Supply
Expansion Slots
Video/ Graphics Cards
Internal Connectors
Voltage Checkpoints
Buttons
Jumpers
Switch
LED Status Indicators
Drivers and Utilities

Chapter 2 Quick Installation

CPU Installation
Memory Installation
Motherboard Installation
Power Connectors Installation
SATA HDD Installation
M.2 module Installation
Front Panel Connector Installation
Peripheral Connector Installation
Graphics Card Installation

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup
Overview
Operation
Updating BIOS
SETTINGS
OC
M-FLASH
OC PROFILE
HARDWARE MONITOR

Appendix A Realtek Audio

Software Configuration
Software panel overview
Auto popup dialog

Appendix B Intel RAID

Introduction
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
Degraded RAID Array
System Acceleration (optional)
RST Synchronization (optional)

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