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MSI Z97 Gaming 3 - BIOS and Utilities

Designal

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Aug 21, 2014
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Hello everyone,
I am planning to buy a MSI Z97 Gaming 3 (full part list here: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/CGKvNG, dont worry I have a 1 4GB ram dim at home), however I am not sure how I will do things like controlling fans and basic system tuning. If someone could just clarify a few things before I pull the trigger. The motherboard is suppose to come with "MSI Command Center", a program which I like and have used on a MSI Gaming laptop, MSI Gaming App, and MSI Live Update. However I dont understand how, this software will be included as motherboards don't come with OS's installed on them. So how would these utilities be included? Also what software would I have to use to control things like fan speed without going into the BIOS every time.

Basically what utilities would I need to take basic control of my system, how would the MSI programs such as Command Center be included, and how would I control stuff like my 4-pin fans?

If someone has a MSI G-Series motherboard, I would really appreciate your help :).