Z77A-GD65 and fan controls

I'm considering buying MSI Z77A-GD65. It has the better Realktek audio chip and Intel LAN chip. But I need to know what kind of fan controls it has:
1. What kind of fan headers it has? (PWM, voltage controlled, how many?)
2. What BIOS settings it has for fans? Ie. What is the minimum duty cycle for manual PWM fan control? What other settings and modes?
3. Are there any plans to improve the BIOS fan controls in later BIOS updates?
This is essential thing for a silent computer. If MSI is good enough, I'll get it. Otherwise I have to consider Intel DZ77BH-55K.
PS. I'm only interested in BIOS settings, not possible Windows software settings. I use both Windows and Linux so everything must be controlled from BIOS.

Hi
I just bought that exact board for the same reasons you are considering it. The only Z77 board in that price range with both Intel nic and the better realtek Audio chip
The only thing this board is lacking is exactly fan control. But i knew this before i bought board. You have the standard CPU fan Auto setting, but that's pretty much it. (at least what i have found)
I invested a few extra euros in Silent case fans. For CPU i use the Corsair H80 that has its own fan control anyway.
So i ended up with a relatively silent PC anyway.
The board is brilliant for OC, and in general a very good board.

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