MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON motherboard User manual
Below you will find brief information for Motherboard X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON G52-78831X4. This user guide provides detailed instructions on the features, assembly, and BIOS setup of the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON motherboard. It covers CPU and memory installation, expansion slots, internal connectors, and troubleshooting, enabling users to optimize their gaming experience.
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Preface
X99A GODLIKE GAMING
CARBON
Motherboard
G52-78831X4
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners.
￭ MSI ® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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Qualcomm Atheros and Killer are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History
V1.0
First Release for PCB 1.X
V1.1
Update release for CARBON version
Date
2015/ 06
2016/ 01
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, 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/support/
Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/ iii Preface
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 connecting 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 o
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
C (140 o F),
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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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 help.
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 comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7883
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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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 installed 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 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE
Directive.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC
Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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。
工作頻率2.412GHz~2.462GHz, , 5GHz該頻段限於室內使用。
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。
この製品は、周波数帯域 2.412GHz~2.484GHz, , 5GHzで動作しているときは、屋内
においてのみ使用可能です。
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음
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Battery Information
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 regulations.
廢電池請回收
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
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/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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 products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
Environmental Policy
￭ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
￭ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
￭ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information.
￭ Users may also reach us at [email protected] for information regarding proper
Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
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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 and
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-Altgeräte dürfen
Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden.
MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, 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 Ihrer 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 des 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, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, 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 van 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 soort 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 ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti 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 vicino punto di raccolta
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よび電子機器について、製造者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。 http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html
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India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Türkiye EEE yönetmeliği
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин
Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня
2008 № 1057.
Việt Nam RoHS
Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện, điện tử”.
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
根据中国<电子信息产品污染控制管理办法>
部件名称
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
有毒有害物质或元素
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr6+)
多溴
联苯
(PBB)
多溴
二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板组件*
电池**
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
外部信号连接头 X O O O O O
线材 X O O O O O
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所
有部件都符合欧盟RoHS要求。。
* 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。
** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。
■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。
■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 xi Preface
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CONTENTS
Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU ............................................................ 1-13
JPWR1~3: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-21
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................ 1-22
SATA1~10: SATA Connectors .................................................................... 1-24
SE1_65: SATA Express Connector ............................................................ 1-25
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-26
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-27
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Expansion Connectors ....................................... 1-28
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-29
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-30
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................................................................ 1-30
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OC_SW1: OC Genie Mode Switch .............................................................. 1-36
AUDIO_SW1: Audio Selection Switch ......................................................... 1-36
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch .......................................................... 1-37
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation .................................................... 2-11
Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH ................................................................. 3-7
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Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM............................................B-3
Appendix C MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................... C-1
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Series (MS-
7883 v1.X) EATX motherboard. The X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON
Series motherboards are based on Intel ® X99 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® LGA2011-3 processor, the
X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Packing Contents
Motherboard
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard
User Guide
I/O Shield
SATA Cable x10
Software & Application
User Guide
V-Check Cable x6
6.3mm - 3.5mm
headphone Jack
M-Connector Antenna x2 SLI Cable x4 Turbo U.2 host card
OTG USB flash drive* Door Hanger Case Badge
* Type-C/ Micro-B supported; 8GB capacity: the drivers and the utilities of X99A
GODLIKE GAMING CARBON are inside.
For Type-C, you can use the OTG device as the storage device on the X99A
GODLIKE GAMING CARBON motherboard or the system that has the Type-C
interface connector. Make sure you have install the USB 3.1 Gen 2 driver before
using it on the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON motherboard.
For Micro-B, you can use the OTG device as a extended storage device on the
smart phone or the tablet that has the Micro-B interface connector.
** These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
Getting Started 1-2
Assembly Precautions
■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly.
■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component.
■ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
■ Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
■ It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard.
■ Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
■ Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
■ Do not use the computer in a high-temperature environment.
■ Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
■ If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.
Important
A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly.
1-3 Getting Started
Motherboard Specifications
CPU
Support
Chipset
Memory
Support
Expansion
Slots
Multi-GPU
Support
Storage
■ Supports New Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition for
LGA2011-3 Socket*
* For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com
■ Intel ® X99 Express Chipset
■ 8x DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128GB
■ Supports DDR4-2133/ 2200(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2666(OC)/
2750(OC) / 2800(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 3110(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3400 (OC)*
■ Quad channel memory architecture
■ Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
■ Supports RDIMM 1Rx8 memory module(Operates in non-ECC mode)
* For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com
■ 5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support up to 4-way mode
- 1-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x0/ x0
2-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x16/ x0*, 16/ x0/ x0/ x8/ x0**
3-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x16/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x0/ x8/ x0**
4-way mode: x8/ x8/ x0/ x16/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x0/ x8/ x4**
■ 1x BT-Module slot***
- Supports MYSTIC LIGHT feature
* For the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes
** For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes
*** The BT-Module slot is pre-installed a Bluetooth module. It is not compatible with other mini-PCIe modules.
■ Supports 4-Way AMD ® CrossFire
■ Supports 4-Way NVIDIA ®
TM Technology*
SLI™ Technology (For the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes)
■ Supports 3-Way NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology (For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes)
* Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1
■ Intel ® X99 Express Chipset
■ 10x SATA 6Gb/s ports (2 ports are compatible with SATA Express port)*
SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode.
- Supports Intel ® Smart Response Technology (Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1)
■ 1x SATA Express port*
■ 1x M.2 port**
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/
8cm length M.2 SSD cards.
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo U.2 Host
Card.
- M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and
RAID 10.
* The SATA Express port or SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module in the M.2 port.
** Intel RST does not support M.2 PCIe SSD.
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Turbo U.2 host card
USB
Audio
LAN
Wireless
LAN
Bluetooth
Back Panel
Connectors
■ M.2 2280 Interface card
■ Supports MINI SAS SSD with NVMe
■ Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 Speed
■ Intel ® X99 Express Chipset
- 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (JUSB3)*)
- 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
■ ASMedia ASM1042AE Chipset
- 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (JUSB4)
■ ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port on the back panel
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port on the back panel
* Internal JUSB3 connector supports MSI Super Charger.
■ Realtek ® ALC1150 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
■
- Supports S/PDIF output
ESS ® ES9018K2M Codec
- Supports 6.3mm Gold-plated stereo headphone out
■ 2x Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN controllers*
* The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vender.
■ Killer Wireless 1535 module.
- Supports 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with advanced features
Supports 20/ 40MHz at 2.4GHz and 20/ 40/ 80MHz at 5GHz
- Supports Miracast
■ Killer Wireless 1535 module.
- Supports Bluetooth v4.1
■ 1x PS/2 port
■ 2x USB 2.0 ports
■ 1x Clear CMOS button
■ 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 port
■ 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
■ 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
■ 2x LAN (RJ45) ports
■ 2x Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth connectors
■
■ 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
■
1x 6.3mm Gold-plated stereo headphone jack
5x OFC audio jacks
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Internal
Connectors
■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
■ 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
■ 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
■ 10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
■ 1x M.2 connector
■ 1x SATA Express connector
■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
■ 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
■ 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
■ 3x 4-pin system fan connectors
■ 1x Front panel audio connector
■ 2x System panel connectors
■ 1x TPM module connector
■ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
■ 9x V-Check connectors
■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper
■ 1x Power button
■ 1x Reset button
■ 1x OC Genie button
■ 1x Multi-BIOS switch
■ 1x OC Genie mode switch
■ 1x Audio selection switch
■
■ 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
■
1x Slow mode booting switch
1x Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module connector
■ NUVOTON NCT6792 Controller Chip I/O
Controller
Hardware
Monitor
BIOS
Features
■
■
■
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System fan speed control
■ 2x 128 Mb flash
■ UEFI AMI BIOS
■ ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0
■ Multi-language
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Special
Features
Software
Form
Factor
■ AUDIO BOOST 3 PRO
■ MILITARY CLASS Class 4
■ OC GENIE 4
■ CLICK BIOS 4
■ NVIDIA SLI
■ AMD CrossFire
■ EASY BUTTON 3
■ V-Check Points
■ Clear CMOS Button
■ Total Fan Control
■ Gaming Device Port
■ SUPER CHARGE
■ SMART UTILITIES
■ Killer DoubleShot-X3 PRO
■ Wi-Fi
■ Bluetooth
■
■ USB 3.1 Gen2
■
COMMAND CENTER
MYSTIC LIGHT
■ Drivers
■ MSI
- COMMAND CENTER
- LIVE UPDATE 6
- SMART UTILITIES
- SUPER CHARGE
- FAST BOOT
- MSI GAMING APP
■ XSplit Gamecaster
■ Nahimic
■
■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
■
Norton Internet Security Solution
SteelSeries Engine
■ EATX Form Factor
■ 12 in. x 10.7 in. (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm)
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Block Diagram
4 Channel DDR4 Memory
10 x SATA 6Gb/s
(2 ports reserved for SATA Express)
6 x USB 3.1
Gen1
6 x USB 2.0
Haswell-E
Processor
LGA2011-3 CPU
Switch
Switch
Switch x4
PCI Express Bus
1 x M.2
1 x SATA Express x2
OR
Switch
PCI Express Bus x2 Killer E2400
Gigabit LAN
DMI 2.0 x1
Wi-Fi /
Bluetooth
LPC Bus
X99 PCH x1
PCI Express Bus x2
ASMEDIA
ASM1042AE
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
ASMEDIA
ASM1142
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2
NV6792
Super I/O
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
Realtek
ALC1150
ESS
ES9018K2M
CS-Out Line-In/ SS-Out
RS-Out Line-Out
6.3 mm headphone out
S/PDIF-Out MIC
■ For detailed information, please refer to “Motherboard Specifications”.
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Connectors Quick Guide
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
M2_1
PCI_E5
JBAT1
Back
Panel
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module connector CPU
CPUFAN2
JPWR3
JPWR2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
BIOS1
OC_SW1
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
CPUFAN1
OC1
FV1
POWER1
RESET1
JPWR1
PCI_E1
SYSFAN3
JUSB3
SATA1_2
SATA3_4
SE1_65-SATA_87
SATA9_10
JCI1
JUSB4
JAUD1
AUDIO_SW1
SYSFAN1
JTPM1
SLOW_1
JUSB1
JUSB2
JFP1
SYSFAN2
JFP2
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Connectors Reference Guide
Port Name Port Type
CPU
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors
USB 3.1 Gen1 Expansion Connectors
Page
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Back Panel Quick Guide
PS/2 Port*
Clear
CMOS
Button
USB 3.1
Gen2 Port
LAN Port
Wi-Fi /Bluetooth
Antenna Connectors
LAN Port
CS-Out Line-In/ SS-Out
6.3mm headphone RS-Out Line-Out
USB 2.0 Port* USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-C Port
* Gaming Device Port
USB 3.1
Gen1 Port
USB 3.1
Gen1 Port
Optical
S/PDIF-Out
MIC
▶ PS/2 Port
A PS/2 ® DIN connector is for a PS/2 ® mouse/ keyboard.
▶ Clear CMOS Button
There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system configuration, press the button to clear the data.
▶ USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.
▶ USB 3.1 Gen1 Port
USB 3.1 Gen1 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).
▶ USB 3.1 Gen2 Port/ USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port
USB 3.1 Gen2 is backward-compatible with USB 3.1 Gen1/ USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 10 Gb/s (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps).
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▶ LAN Port
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).
LED
LINK/ACT
LED
SPEED
LED
Link/ Activity LED
Speed LED
LED Status
Off
Yellow
Blinking
Off
Green
Orange
Description
No link
Linked
Data activity
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
▶ 6.3mm headphone
This 6.3mm Gold-plated stereo headphone jack is used for connecting the headphone.
▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
▶ Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices.
■ Line-In/ SS-Out: Line-In is used for connecting external audio outputting devices. SS-Out is side surround line out in 7.1 channel mode.
■ Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.
■ RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU
The surface of the
LGA2011-3 CPU has four alignment keys and a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement.
The yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator.
Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key
Important
Overheating
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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CPU & Heatsink Installation
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnwHWBx3NnE
1. Open hinge lever. You can identify the hinge lever as below shown, it with a interlocking feature on the other end.
2. Open active lever.
Hinge lever
Active lever
Interlock
3. Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever.
4. Grasp the tab, only it has risen away from the socket, open load plate to full open position.
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5. Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct fit.
6. Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap.
Alignment Key
7. Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.
8. Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.
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9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the
CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.
10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
CPUFAN1
Thermal paste
11. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.
12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).
13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
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Memory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install memory.
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Up to Quad-Channel mode
This motherboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide a single channel. The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four data bus channels simultaneously to enhance system performance. Please refer the following tables for more details.
Channel
Channel A
Channel B
Channel C
Channel D
Defined Channel list
DIMM Slot
DIMM1, DIMM2
DIMM3, DIMM4
DIMM5, DIMM6
DIMM7, DIMM8
Important
• DDR4 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR3, and the DDR4 standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR4 memory modules in
DDR4 DIMM slots.
• Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot first.
• Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 127+ GB of memory (not full 128 GB) when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules installed.
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Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule
Dual-Channel mode
Installed DIMMs
(2 memory modules)
Diagram
DIMM1, DIMM5
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Installed DIMMs
(3 memory modules)
DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5
Triple-Channel mode
Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Installed DIMMs
(4 memory modules)
DIMM1, DIMM3,
DIMM5, DIMM7
Quad-Channel mode
Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
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Installed DIMMs
(6 memory modules)
DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3,
DIMM5, DIMM6, DIMM7
Installed DIMMs
(8 memory modules)
DIMM1, DIMM2,
DIMM3, DIMM4,
DIMM5, DIMM6,
DIMM7, DIMM8
Quad-Channel mode
Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Important
To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. And for every channel, the odd number DIMM slot must to be installed first.
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Mounting Screw Holes
When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an
I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the motherboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting plate’s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer case.
Important
• Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, any contact between the motherboard circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
• Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the motherboard.
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Power Supply
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors.
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
JPWR1~3: 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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Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe Bandwidth Table
■ 3.0 = PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, 2.0 = PCIe Gen 2.0 lanes
Bandwidth
CPU
Type
PCI_E1
1-Way
40 lanes
28 lanes
3.0 x16
3.0 x16
2-Way
40 lanes
28 lanes
3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3-Way
40 lanes
3.0 x16
28 lanes
3.0 x8
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
3.0 x8
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
M.2
SATA
Express
3.0 x16
3.0 x8 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 2.0 x2
2.0 x2 2.0 x2 2.0 x2 2.0 x2
3.0 x8
40 lanes
3.0 x8
3.0 x8
3.0 x16
3.0 x8
3.0 x4 2.0 x2
2.0 x2 2.0 x2
4-Way
2.0 x2
28 lanes
3.0 x8
3.0 x8
3.0 x8
3.0 x4
2.0 x2
2.0 x2
Important
• 28 lanes CPU does not support 4-Way NVIDIA ® SLI ™ Technology.
• For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
• 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 hardware or software changes.
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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 lock.
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
Single Video Card Installation
1. Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the motherboard. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the computer case.
2. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing out of the computer case. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
3. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place.
4. If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.
5. Please consult your video card’s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings.
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Internal Connectors
SATA1~10: 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
SATA8
SATA6
SATA7
SATA5
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
SATA10
SATA9
■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
■ SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode.
Important
• The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 SATA interface module in the M.2 port.
• Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
• Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.
• Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
• SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.
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SE1_65: SATA Express Connector
The SATA Express, a new high performance storage interface, supports to connect 1
SATA Express device with up to 10 Gb/s transfer rate. Connects the SATA Express device to this 3-in-1 connector by a SATA Express cable.
SATA Express
M2_1: M.2 Port
The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Important
• The SATA Express port/ SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2
SATA interface module in the M.2 port.
• Intel RST does not support M.2 PCIe module.
• M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
• Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the M.2 module.
• Supports Turbo U.2 host card with Intel NVMe feature.
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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 connector.
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Important
• Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink.
• These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command
Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU’s temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans, adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
• Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.
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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 panel connectors.
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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Important
• On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are positive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the optional M-
Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.
• The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged into JFP1.
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JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Expansion Connectors
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The JUSB3 (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 Super-Charger application on your computer. When the Super-Charger application is turned on, the JUSB3 connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your connected device. Please note that when the Super-Charger application is turned on, data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB3 connector will not function.
To enable the JUSB3 connector to function as a normal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector, please turn off the Super-Charger application. When the computer is in stand-by or hibernation mode (S3/ S4/ S5) Super-Charger mode will automatically be enabled.
Important
• Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
• Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging.
• Super-Charger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models.
Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has Super-Charger technology.
• For iPad, JUSB3 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state.
• To use a USB 3.1 Gen1 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.1 Gen1 port through an optional USB 3.1 Gen1 compliant cable.
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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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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel
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Voltage Checkpoints
These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.
FV1: V-Check Connectors
To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
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Ground
CPU core power.
The CPU Ring is an interface for integrated controllers inside the CPU. The CPU Ring voltage can affect the CPU overclocking performance.
The SA (CPU System Agent) voltage is the voltage supplied to the integrated memory controller inside the CPU.
Memory voltage for channel C/ D. The DDR memory voltage is the voltage supplied to the DDR memory modules on the motherboard. Lower memory timings may require higher voltages to maintain system stability.
Memory voltage for channel A/ B. The DDR memory voltage is the voltage supplied to the DDR memory modules on the motherboard. Lower memory timings may require higher voltages to maintain system stability.
The CPU VCCIN voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU.
1-31 Getting Started
Button
The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons.
OC1: OC Genie Button
This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC Genie,
Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot, the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance. To disable
OC Genie, Set this button to OFF while the system is in power off mode and the configuration parameters will return to its normal values.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to use the OC Genie button.
http://youtu.be/nIpRvWkUazg
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Important
• This motherboard provides two ways to enable OC Genie: press the physical OC
Genie button on the motherboard, or click the virtual OC Genie button in BIOS. You can specify how OC Genie to be enabled by using the "OC Genie Function Control" item in BIOS.
• Please install DDR4 2133 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink/cooler to use the OC Genie function.
• We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range or the damages/risks caused by overclocking behavior.
• It is possible to disable the OC Genie function in the BIOS setup. Please refer to the
BIOS section of the manual for instructions on how to turn off OC Genie from the
BIOS.
• The usage of OC Genie is at the user’s own risk. Overclocking is never guaranteed by MSI.
• To ensure successfully OC Genie usage, MSI components are recommended.
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POWER1: Power Button
This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system.
RESET1: Reset Button
This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.
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Jumper
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear the CMOS RAM.
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Important
You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
Afterwards, open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the motherboard.
Getting Started 1-34
Switch
BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch
This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch.
BIOS B
Green LED
BIOS A
Blue LED
BIOS recovery using the M-flash utility
When BIOS update fails or rendered the computer to be non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by following the steps.
Preparation:
1. Prepare a USB flash drive.
2. Download the BIOS file from the MSI official website (www.msi.com), and then decompress the file.
3. Save the BIOS file to the root folder of the USB flash drive.
BIOS recovery steps:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Slide the Multi-BIOS switch to the operational BIOS ROM.
3. Insert the USB flash drive that includes the BIOS file to the USB port on the motherboard.
4. Boot up the system and go to BIOS setup → M-Flash → Select one file to update
BIOS and ME and then press “Enter” key.
5. Select the BIOS file that you want to flash and the system will restart automatically.
6. Slide the Multi-BIOS switch to the failed BIOS ROM and press any key to start the
BIOS update process when the message “Please set the multi BIOS switch to the target BIOS ROM then press any key to continue” appears.
7. The system will restart after the BIOS update is completed.
1-35 Getting Started
OC_SW1: OC Genie Mode Switch
This switch provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC Genie operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedure will be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is the default setting. The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the CPU/ system frequency higher then Gear 1 Mode.
Blue LED
Gear 1
(Default)
Red LED
Gear 2
Important
• Gear 1 Mode: For normal users using original fan.
• Gear 2 Mode: For OCers using better heat dissipation fan such as liquid cooling or customized one.
AUDIO_SW1: Audio Selection Switch
This switch allows you to select either the front panel audio-out port or the 6.3mm headphone jack to output audio.
Front audio-out
(Default)
6.3mm headphone-out
Important
The front panel audio and the 6.3mm headphone audio can not be outputted simultaneously. Thus you have to enable one of them as your desired.
Getting Started 1-36
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch
This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing.
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Enabled
(Please enable this swtich during BIOS
POST.)
Important
• Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
• Please don’t switch to “Enabled” when power-off or the system will be un-bootable.
1-37 Getting Started
LED Status Indicators
OC Switch Gear 1 LED
OC Switch Gear 2 LED
XMP LED
Debug code LED
BIOS B LED
Slow Mode LED BIOS A LED
LED Status Table
The following table describes the status of LED indicators.
LED
OC Switch Gear 1
OC Switch Gear 2
XMP
Slow Mode
BIOS B
BIOS A
LED Status Description
Blue Gear 1 OC Genie mode
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Gear 2 OC Genie mode
XMP is activated
Slow mode is enabled
BIOS B in operation
BIOS A in operation
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Debug Code LED Table
Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message.
Post Status
02,07 Power on CPU Initialization
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Power on North Bridge Initialization
Power on South Bridge Initialization
Power on Cache Initialization
Early CPU Initialization
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Early North Bridge Initialization
Early South Bridge Initialization
1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55 Early Memory Initialization
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Late North Bridge Initialization
Late South Bridge Initialization
PCI bus Initialization
97,98,99,B2,D5~D7
Console Output/Input devices/Console initialization and
Load Option ROM (VGA, RAID, parallel ports, serial ports……)
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Onboard devices Initialize and Detect (USB/ SATA/
SCSI……)
Start of Setup. BIOS setup if needed/ requested.
Ready To Boot event/Legacy Boot event
Fully boot
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Drivers and Utilities
After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver
Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide.
You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Driver/ Utilities Installation
Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer.
1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The installer will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in OS.
2. Installer will automatically find and list all necessary drivers.
3. Click Install button.
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4. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt you to restart.
5. Click OK button to finish.
6. Restart your computer.
You can also use the same method to install the utilities.
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Chapter 2
Quick Installation
This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations.
Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
Important
The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
CPU Installation
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Chapter 3
BIOS Setup
CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
Important
• The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
• The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information.
• Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear
CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore
Defaults" and press <Enter> in BIOS to load the default settings.)
Entering Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when:
■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Important
• Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> in
BIOS to load the default settings.)
• If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings, we recommend that you keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to inappropriate BIOS configuration.
Entering BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter
BIOS:
Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and
<Delete> keys.
MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the
“GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen or press the physical “GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot.
Click "GO2BIOS" tab on
"MSI Fast Boot" utility screen.
Important
Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup.
BIOS Setup 3-2 3-3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-2
Overview
After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed.
Temperature monitor
My Favorites Language
System information
Boot device priority bar
Virtual OC
Genie Button
BIOS menu selection
BIOS menu selection
Menu display
▶ BIOS menu selection
The following options are available:
■ SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices.
■ OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments. Increasing the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency and heat can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to overclock.
■ M-FLASH - This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk.
■ OC PROFILE -This menu is used to set various overclocking profiles.
■ HARDWARE MONITOR - This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system.
■ BOARD EXPLORER - It provides the information of the installed devices on the motherboard.
3-3 BIOS Setup
▶ Virtual OC Genie Button
Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with
MSI optimized overclocking profile.
Important
We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.
▶ Menu display
This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
▶ Boot device priority bar
You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
High priority Low priority
▶ System information
Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity and the BIOS version.
▶ Language
Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup.
▶ Temperature monitor
Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard.
▶ My Favorites
Allows you to create your personal BIOS menu where you can save and access your favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items.
■ Default HomePage - Allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. Settings,
OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page.
■ Favorite1~5 - Allows you to add the frequently-used/ favorite BIOS setting items in one page.
BIOS Setup 3-4 3-5 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-4
Adding BIOS item to Favorite 1~5
1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item.
2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then choose a favorite menu (Favorite 1~5) to add the BIOS item.
Choose a favorite menu to add the BIOS item
Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1~5
1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS item in the Favorite 1~5 menu.
2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then click "Delete" to delete the BIOS item.
Click “Delete” to delete the BIOS item
Changing the order of BIOS items on Favorite 1~5
1. Enter the Favorite 1~5 menu.
2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then click "Menu lock".
3. Highlight an item and then click the arrow buttons (or press the up/ down arrow keys) to change the item order.
4. Finally, click the lock button to fix the order.
Arrow buttons Lock button
3-5 BIOS Setup
Operation
You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.
Hot key
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Mouse Description
Select Item
<Enter>
Move the cursor
Select Icon/ Field
<Esc>
<F5>
<F6>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
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<F2>
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<F4>
Click/ Double-click the left button
Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu
Click the right button
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General Help
Favorites assistant
Enter My Favorites menu
CPU Specifications
Enter Memory-Z
Load optimized defaults
Load Overclocking Profile
Save Overclocking Profile
Save Change and Reset
Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive
BIOS Setup 3-6 3-7 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-6
Updating BIOS
Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
▶ Before updating
Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash disk.
Important
Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M-FLASH.
▶ Updating BIOS
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update file into the computer.
2. Restart the system, and then press "Del" key to enter the BIOS Setup during
POST.
3. Enter the M-FLASH menu and then select the "Select one file to update BIOS and
ME”, and then select the BIOS update file to begin the BIOS update.
4. After the flashing process is 100% complete, the system will restart.
3-7 BIOS Setup
SETTINGS
System Status
▶ System Date
Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.
The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
<day>
<month>
<date>
<year>
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
The month from Jan. through Dec.
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
The year can be adjusted by users.
▶ System Time
Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements.
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
▶ SATA PortX
Show the information of connected SATA device.
Important
If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
▶ System Information
Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory
(read only).
▶ DMI Information
Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).
Advanced
▶ PCI Subsystem Settings
Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
BIOS Setup 3-8 3-9 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-8
▶ PEGx - PCI_Ex - Gen x [Auto]
Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices.
[Auto]
[Gen1]
[Gen2]
[Gen3]
Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports.
Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
Enables PCIe Gen2 support only.
Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
▶ PCI Latency Timer [32]
Sets latency timer of PCI interface device.
[Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks]
▶ ACPI Settings
Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Power LED [Blinking]
Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED.
[Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state.
[Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.
▶ Integrated Peripherals
Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
▶ Onboard LAN Controller2 [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller 2.
▶ LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings.
This item will appear when "Onboard LAN Controller" is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
[Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
▶ Network Stack [Disabled]
Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function.
[Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack.
[Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.
▶SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] (For SATA1~6)
Sets the operation mode of the onboard 1st SATA controller.
[IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced
Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native
Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
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▶sSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] (For SATA7~10)
Sets the operation mode of the onboard 2nd SATA controller.
[IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced
Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native
Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
▶ SATAx Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item will appear when the “SATA Mode” set to [AHCI].
[Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
▶ HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.
▶ Headphone Switch
Allows you to select either the front panel audio-out port or the 6.3mm headphone jack to output audio.
▶ HPET [Enabled]
Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.
▶ USB Configuration
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.
▶ USB Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables all USB controller.
▶ XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature.
▶ EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Enables or disables EHCI hand-off support for the operating system without EHCI hand-off feature.
▶ Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Sets Legacy USB function support.
[Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enables or disables the legacy USB support.
[Enabled] Enables the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not support USB.
[Disabled] The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications.
▶ External USB Power control [Enabled]
Enables or disables the independent USB power for the USB ports next to the LAN port. An independent USB power can provide the best audio quality for external
USB DACs.
▶ Power Management Setup
Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
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▶ EuP 2013 [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation.
[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.
▶ Restore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss.
[Power Off] Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power.
[Power On] Boot up the system after restoring AC power.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous state (power on/ power off) before AC power loss.
▶ On board Function LED Control [On]
Enables or disables the onboard function LEDs.
[On]
[Off]
Enables onboard function LEDs.
Disables onboard function LEDs.
▶ Windows 8/ 8.1 Configuration
Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature [Disabled]
Enables the supports for Windows 8/ 8.1 or disables for other operating systems.
Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirements.
[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirement.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ MSI Fast Boot [Disabled]
MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of “Fast Boot”.
[Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following "Fast Boot" will be disabled and fixed.
[Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot.
▶ Fast Boot [Disabled for Windows 7, Enabled for Windows 8/ 8.1]
Enables or disables the Windows 8/ 8.1 fast boot feature. This item will only be available when "MSI Fast Boot" is disabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
[Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot configuration.
Important
If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot.
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▶ Secure Boot
Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8/ 8.1
Feature” is enabled.
▶ Secure Boot Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables secure boot support.
[Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure boot settings.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled.
[Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS.
[Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys.
▶ Key Management
Manages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This submenu will appear when “Secure Boot Mode” sets to [Custom].
▶ Wake Up Event Setup
Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Wake Up Event By [BIOS]
Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
[BIOS]
[OS]
Activates the following items, and use these items to set the wake up events.
The wake up events will be defined by OS.
▶ Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.
[Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the <+> and <-> to select the date & time settings).
▶ Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI express device.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected. Note: enables this Item to support “Resume By USB Device” with third party USB 3.0 port.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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▶ Resume By USB Device [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.
[Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Boot
Sets the sequence of system boot devices.
▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]
Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST.
[Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at booting.
▶ GO2BIOS [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button about 2~4 seconds when the system is off.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become unselectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when “Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature” is enabled.
[UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot
mode.
▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Sets device priority for system boot.
▶Boot Option #1~N
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
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Security
▶ Administrator Password
Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator password if set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items.
▶ User Password
Sets User Password for system security. Enters the user password if set; but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.
Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
▶ Trusted Computing
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
▶ TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]
Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.
▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]
This function will be available only if connecting the chassis intrusion connector to the chassis intrusion switch. Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message. To clear the warning message, set the item to
[Reset], then it will return to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset]
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Save & Exit
▶ Discard Changes and Exit
Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup.
▶ Save Changes and Reboot
This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system.
▶ Save Changes
This item is used to save current changes.
▶ Discard Changes
This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values.
Restore Defaults
This item is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor.
▶ Boot Override
The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting.
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OC
Important
• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
• Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware.
• If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking.
▶ Simple/Advanced Mode [Simple]
Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS.
[Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
[Advanced] Provides the advanced OC settings for experienced users to configure in BIOS setup.
Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Advanced mode.
< CPU Setting >
▶CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that support “Turbo Boost” is installed.
[All Core] Enables the "CPU Ratio". All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio that be set in " Adjust CPU Ratio".
[Per Core] Enables the "X-Core Ratio Limit". Sets each CPU core ratio separately in "X-Core Ratio Limit".
▶ CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed for all cores. This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function.
▶X-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]*
These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. These items allow you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores.
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▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.
[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU
loading.
▶EIST [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology.
[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.
[Disabled] Disables EIST.
▶Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Intel ® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Enhanced Turbo
Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU performance.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button]
Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile.
[By BIOS Options] OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen.
[By Onboard Button]OC Genie function is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard.
▶ Ring Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
▶ Adjusted Ring Frequency
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
< CPU BCLK Setting >
▶CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when the installed processor supports this function.
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▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto]
[Next Boot]
[Immediate]
[During Boot]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot.
CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot.
< DRAM Setting >
▶DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*
Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.
▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency
Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) [Disabled]
X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module.
This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P. technology.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Profile 1]
[Profile 2]
Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.
Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.
▶ Memory Try It ! [Disabled]
It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.
▶ DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]
Selects the memory timing mode.
[Auto]
[Link]
[UnLink]
DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) of installed memory modules.
Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel.
Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for respective memory channel.
▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting
[Link] or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
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▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto]
Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training. After that, the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time.
[Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting.
< Voltage Setting >
▶ DigitALL Power
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU
PWM.
▶ VR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto]
Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage. The higher expanding value indicates less protection. Therefore, please adjust the current carefully if needed, or it may damage the CPU/ VR MOS. If set to "Auto",
BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
▶ CPU Phase Control [Auto]
Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically.
[Auto]
[Normal]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Sets the normal power phase profile for CPU, it could provide a stable system performance and effective power-saving capability.
[Optimized] Sets the optimum power phase profile for CPU, it could provide the system with an optimum power-saving capability.
[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.
▶ CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]
Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU vdroop. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
▶ CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets the voltage limit for CPU over-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
▶ CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets the voltage limit for CPU under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
▶ CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]
Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher values provides less protection and may damage the system.
▶ CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]
Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of
MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
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▶ CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU VRM over-temperature protection.
[Enabled] Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over-temperature protection. The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU temperature over the specified temperature.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Phase Control [Auto]
Controls PWM phase proportionally to the DRAM loading. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the DRAM PWM phase automatically.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Optimized] Sets the optimum power phase profile.
[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Over Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets the voltage limit for DRAM over-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Under Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets the voltage limit for DRAM under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Over Current Protection [Auto]
Sets the current limit for DRAM over-current protection.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enhanced] Extends the limitation of memory over-current protection.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Switching Frequency [Auto]
Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM voltage and minimize ripple range.
If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
▶ DRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]
Sets the temperature limit on DRAM VRM for over-temperature protection.
The DRAM frequency may be throttled when DRAM VRM over the specified temperature.If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this settings.
▶SVID Communication [Auto]*
Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID
(Serial Voltage Identification).
[Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.
▶ VCCIN Voltage [Auto]
Sets the CPU input voltage. The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU.
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▶CPU Core/Ring Voltage Mode [Auto]*
Selects the control mode for CPU Core/ Ring voltages.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Adaptive Mode] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically for optimizing the system
performance.
[Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.
[Adaptive + Offset ] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically and allows you to set the offset voltage.
[Override + Offset ] Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage manually.
▶ CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage [Auto]
Sets the CPU Core/ Ring voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU Core/Ring
Voltage Mode" sets to [Auto]/ [Adaptive Mode]/ [Override Mode].
▶CPU Core/ Ring Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]*
Selects the offset mode for CPU Core/ Ring voltage. This item appears when "CPU
Core/Ring Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode]/ [Adaptive + Offset]/ [Override +
Offset].
[Auto]
[+]
[-]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode.
Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode.
▶ CPU Core/ Ring Voltage Offset [Auto]
Sets the offset value for CPU Core/ Ring voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU Core/
Ring Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode]/ [Adaptive + Offset]/ [Override + Offset].
▶CPU SA Voltage Mode [Manual Mode]*
Selects the control mode for CPU SA voltage.
[Manual]
[Offset]
Allows you to set the voltage manually.
Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.
▶CPU SA Offset Mode [Auto]*
Selects the offset mode for CPU SA voltage. This item appears when "CPU SA
Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode].
[Auto]
[+]
[-]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode.
Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode.
▶CPU SA Voltage Offset [Auto]*
Sets the offset value for CPU SA voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU SA Voltage
Mode" sets to [Offset Mode].
▶ CPU SA Voltage [Auto]
Sets the CPU SA voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU SA Voltage Mode" sets to
[Manual Mode].
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▶XXX Voltage [Auto]* (optional)
Sets the voltages related to memory/ PCH. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually.
< Other Setting >
▶CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the
CPU or memory has been replaced.
[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs to load the default settings for new devices.
[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.
▶ CPU Specifications
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing
[F4]. Read only.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5].
▶ DIMMx Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only.
▶ CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.
[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.
▶ Active Processor Cores Control [Disabled]
Enables or disables the following items (Core0~X).
▶Core0~X [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU core. These items only appear when “Active
Processor Cores Control” is enabled.
▶ Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.
[Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value.
[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.
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▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious
“buffer overflow” attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.
[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks and worms.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.
[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Intel VT-D Tech [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Direct I/O) technology.
[Enabled] Enables Intel VT-D technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher).
[Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU performance.
[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.
▶ Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).
[Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.
[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.
▶ CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New
Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.
[Enabled] Enables Intel AES support.
[Disabled] Disables Intel AES support.
▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating.
[Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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▶ Intel C-State [Enabled]
C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption accordingly.
[Disabled] Disable this function.
▶ C1E Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Package C State limit [Auto]
This item allows you to select a CPU C-state mode for power-saving when system is idle. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.
[Auto]
[C0~C6]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
The power-saving level from high to low is C6, C2, then C0.
▶ CFG Lock [Enabled]
Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.
[Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit.
[Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit.
▶ EIST [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology. This item will appear when "Simple/ Advanced Mode" is set to [Simple].
[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.
[Disabled] Disables EIST.
▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel ® Turbo Boost. This item is for Simple mode and appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
▶ Long Duration Maintained (s) [Default]
Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)".
▶ Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
▶ CPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]
Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified limit value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current.
BIOS Setup 3-24 3-25 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-24
▶ Internal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto]
Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for
CPU internal VR (Voltage Regulator).
[Auto]
[Enabled]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Enables the limitation of internal VR for over-voltage protection and over-current protection.
[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.
▶ Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
Enables the VR effciency management for power-saving control.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ DMI Gen 2 [Enabled]
Enables or disables DMI (Direct Media Interface) generation 2.
▶ DMI De-emphasis Control [-6dB]
Sets the de-emphasis value to improve DMI margins. However, the default usually works best.
▶ 3DMark2001 XP Turbo [Disabled]
Enables or disables 3DMark2001. Enabling it could improve performance for
3DMark2001 in XP.
3-25 BIOS Setup
M-FLASH
Important
M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only).
▶ Select one file to update BIOS and ME
Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk
(NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating.
BIOS Setup 3-26 3-27 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 3-26
OC PROFILE
▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.
▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Names the current overclocking profile.
▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Saves the current overclocking profile.
▶ Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Loads the current overclocking profile.
▶ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Clears the current overclocking profile.
▶ OC Profile Load from ROM
Loads OC profile from ROM.
▶ OC Profile Save to USB
Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only.
▶ OC Profile Load from USB
Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only.
3-27 BIOS Setup
HARDWARE MONITOR
Current Temperature & Speed information
Fan control field
Setting
Buttons
Voltage display
▶Current Temperature & Speed information
Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.
▶ Fan control field
This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Mode”.
Please check the “Smart Fan Mode” to enable the Smart Fan Mode. Smart Fan Mode automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed. When the current CPU temperature is over/ under the setting temperature, the CPU/ system fan will run at the corresponding speed. In this field, you can set the CPU/ system fan speed and the target temperatures by moving the square.
Important
The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system.
▶ Function Buttons
[All Full Speed]
[All Set Default] Sets all CPU/ system fans to run at default speed.
[All Set Cancel]
Sets all CPU/ system fans to run at full speed.
Discards current all changes and restore to the previous values.
▶ Voltage display
Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.
BIOS Setup 3-28 PB BIOS Setup
Appendix A
Audio Application
This motherboard provides two audio applications (Realtek HD Audio
Manager and Nahimic) to access audio, microphone effects and settings. You can choose one of them as your desired audio application.
Realtek Audio
The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD
Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen).
You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly.
double click the icon
It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio
Manager from the Control Panel.
Software panel overview
The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Device Selection Application Enhancement
Audio
Volume Adjustment
A-2
Jack status panel
▶ Device Selection
Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign indicates the devices as default.
▶ Volume Adjustment
You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
▶ Application Enhancement
The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
▶ Jack status panel
This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into the device at the jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.
A-3 Audio
Nahimic
Nahimic is designed to provide the best audio experience, it contains 6 audio effects,
3 microphone effects and HD Audio Recorder.
Installation and Update
Nahimic is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc supplied with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’s official website. After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), you can find the Nahimic launching icon on the desktop or the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of screen. Click on this icon to launch the Nahimic application.
Audio
On this menu, you can access all of Nahimic audio effects, audio profiles and settings.
Profiles
Audio Effects
Reset Button
On/Off Button
Profiles - allows you to adjust the 6 audio effects applying to the current listening experience.
■ Music profile applies for any kind of mono or stereo music.
■ Gaming profile applies for any kind of stereo or multichannel video game.
■ Movie profile applies for any kind of stereo or multichannel video content.
Audio Effects - allows you to control the 6 audio effects to meet individual needs.
■ Bass Boost - increases the energy in low frequencies up to +12 dB.
■ Virtual Surround - virtualizes the multichannel audio stream and downmixes it in order to retrieve a multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers.
■ Reverb - increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs corresponding to different room sizes.
■ Frequency Leveler - levels the energy of sub-bass, bass, medium and treble to a given threshold in order to maintain a constant level of each type of frequency.
■ Volume Boost - controls extra gain up to +6 dB.
■ Voice Clarity - boosts the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication up to +6 dB.
Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.
On/Off Button - allows you to switch all Nahimic effects on and off in one click.
Audio A-4
Microphone
On this menu, you can access all of Nahimic microphone effects and settings.
Automatic
Calibration
Listen to your MIC
Microphone
Effects
Listen to your MIC - turns the microphone loopback On/Off.
Automatic Calibration - dynamically adjusts the Noise Gate threshold and the Noise
Reduction level by estimating the noise VS. signal rate.
Microphone Effects - allows you to adjust 3 microphone effects.
■ Voice Leveler - levels the volume of your voice in order to avoid any saturation and maintains a constant and clear communication.
■ Noise Gate - removes the background and the digital noise between segments of speech during your voice communication.
■ Noise Reduction - removes the remaining sound that the Noise Gate has left on top of your words and sentences.
A-5 Audio
HD Audio Recorder
On this menu, you can access all of Nahimic HD Audio Recorder explanations and settings. XSplit Gamecaster, XSplit Broadcaster and Open Broadcaster Software are currently the only softwares supported by HD Audio Recorder.
The HD Audio Recorder will be automatically launched when a recording session is detected. The launch of the HD Audio Recorder enables HD audio processing over a recording without any adjustment. Simply uncheck the “Start with a recording” option in the HD Audio Recorder tab to disable the HD Audio Recorder.
Audio A-6
Appendix B
Intel
®
RAID
This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Introduction
The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure
SATA hard drives as RAID sets.
SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:
1. Supports 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking.
2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature.
3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command.
Intel ® RAID controller offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and
Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors) , Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology.
RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives.
Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance.
RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.
RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID.
RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels, multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created, and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology utilizes RAID 1 functionality to copy data from a designated Master drive to a designated Recovery drive. The size of the Master drive must be less than or equal to the size of the Recovery drive. When a Recovery volume is created, complete capacity of the Master drive will be used as the Master volume.
Only one Recovery Volume can exist on a system. There are 2 methods of updating the data on the Master to the Recovery drive. They are Continuous Update Policy and
On Request Update Policy.
Important
The least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery or Matrix mode is 2.
The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4. And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3.
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.
Intel RAID B-2
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid
Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel
Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the
POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.
® RAID for
Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds.
Important
The “Device Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.
RAID Volumes
None defined.
Physical Disks:
Port Device Model Serial #
1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk
XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk
Press <CTRL-I> to enter Configuration Utility..
After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.
Important
The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.
B-3 Intel RAID
After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear:
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
[ ]
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Non-RAID Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Non-RAID Disk
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu
■ Create RAID Volume
1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in
RAID Level.
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :
Sync :
Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N / A
XXX.X GB
N / A
Create Volume
RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .
[ ↑↓] - Change [TAB] - Next [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select
Intel RAID B-4
3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level.
4. Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the <Enter> key to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to
128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some typical values:
RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level.
5. Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :
Sync :
Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N / A
XXX.X GB
N / A
Create Volume
The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks.
[ ↑↓] - Change [TAB] - Next [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select
Important
Since you want to create two volumes, this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives.
B-5 Intel RAID
6. Go to the Create Volume field and press <Enter>, the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue.
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :
Sync :
Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N / A
XXX.X GB
N / A
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y / N) :
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
[ ↑↓] - Change [TAB] - Next [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select
7. Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is finished.
1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
[ ]
RAID Volumes :
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N / A XXX.XGB Normal Yes
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Member Disk(0)
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Member Disk(0)
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu
Intel RAID B-6
■ Delete RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost.
Important
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel
RAID Option ROM, your system will become un-bootable.
Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press
<Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press <Delete> key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) 2 XXX.XGB Normal Yes
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y / N) :
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING : ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Previous Menu [DEL] - Delete Volume
Press <Y> key to accept the volume deletion.
B-7 Intel RAID
■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears:
1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
None defined.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Port Drive Model
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX
Serial # Size Status
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Non-RAID Disk
Select the disks that should be reset.
[ ↑↓] - Previous/ Next [SPACE] - Selects [ENTER] - Selection Complete
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu
Use the <Space> key to select the disks and press <Enter> key. A confirmation sentence will appear below, and then press <Y> key to accept the selection.
Important
• You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
• Possible reasons to “Reset Disks to Non-RAID” could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
Intel RAID B-8
■ Recovery Volume Options
Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears:
1. Enable Only Recovery Disk
2. Enable Only Master Disk
Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk.
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk.
Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request.
[ ↑↓] - select [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select
Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable “Only Recovery Disk” or “Only Master Disk”.
B-9 Intel RAID
Degraded RAID Array
A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.
Missing Hard Drive Member
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Reconnect the hard drive.
3. Reboot the system to Windows; the rebuild will occur automatically.
Failed Hard Drive Member
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity.
3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
RAID Volumes
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 Volume0 RAID 1(Mirror) N/A XXX.XGB Degraded Yes
Physical Disks:
Port Device Model Serial #
1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
XXX.XGB Member Disk (0)
XXX.XGB Member Disk (0)
Press <CTRL-I> to enter Configuration Utility..
4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press ENTER.
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
Serial # Size
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Non-RAID Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB
Non-RAID Disk
Intel RAID
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu
B-10
5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.
6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’.
7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
B-11 Intel RAID
System Acceleration (optional)
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to accelerate the system performance.
Important
Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel ®
Rapid Storage Technology.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS. The OS must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order to use the SSD caching.
Follow these steps to enable system acceleration. If Windows has been installed in
RAID mode, skip to the step 5.
1. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup.
2. Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS.
3. Install Windows operating system.
4. Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
5. Install Intel RAID driver
6. Powered off.
7. Connect the SSD.
8. Reboot the system to Windows.
Intel RAID B-12
9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application.
10. Click "Enable acceleration" under Performance tab.
Click here
11. Select the acceleration mode options.
12. Click OK and reboot the system.
The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration
View.
Important
You can click “More help on this page” or "More help" of the Intel ® Rapid Storage
Technology application to view more information.
B-13 Intel RAID
RST Synchronization (optional)
If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss.
Follow these steps to sync manually.
1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press <Ctrl> and
<I> keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.
2. Select option 5 “Acceleration Options” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears.
Name
DISK PORT 0
Type
Non-RAID Disk
Capacity
153.4GB
Mode
Maximized
Status
No Sync
Press 's' to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk/Volume.
Press 'r' to remove the Disk/Volume Acceleration.
WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU [ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION
BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION.
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Previous Menu
3. Press <S> to synchronize data.
SYNCHRONIZING THE DATA MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES.
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS!
Are you sure you want to synchronize data to
"DISK PORT 0"? (Y/N):
4. When prompted, press <Y> to confirm.
Name
DISK PORT 0
Type
Non-RAID Disk
Capacity
153.4GB
Mode
Maximized
Status
In Sync
5. Once synchronization is complete, the status will change to In Sync.
Intel RAID B-14
Appendix C
MYSTIC LIGHT
Customize and set up your own color scheme on MSI GAMING motherboards with MYSTIC LIGHT. Tired of always the same color? Just change it to another one using the easy to use MYSTIC LIGHT APP available on PC, phone and tablet, and make your PC look and feel brand new!
MYSTIC LIGHT APP Instruction
MYSTIC LIGHT on android device
Please search and install the MYSTIC LIGHT from Google Play on your android device. After the installation is completed, press the Mystic Light icon to launch it and the following screen will appear.
Important
Before launching the MYSTIC LIGHT on the android device, make sure that the bluetooth function has been enabled.
First, you have to connect the bluetooth module on the motherboard to your android device. Press the magnifier icon (see Fig.1) on the top-right corner on your android device to start pairing the MSI-equipped bluetooth module and the android device.
While the android device discovering the MSI-equipped bluetooth module, MYSTIC
LIGHT will show the device ID, please choose OK to complete the pairing process.
Once both of them are paried successfully (see Fig.2), you can start using them in conjunction.
Click this icon to search the bluetooth module.
The bluetooth module and the smart phone are paired.
MYSTIC LIGHT
Fig.1
C-2
Fig.2
Device Playlist Lighting Color Pattern Display Music Display
■ Device Playlist
On this page, it list the paired device. Press the device button to connect the MYSTIC
LIGHT and the bluetooth module on the motherboard, meanwhile the device ID will turn into red.
■ Lighting Color
You can select a desired lighting color as default LED light by sliding on the outer circle. And the inner circle will show the corresponding color.
■ Pattern Display
MYSTIC LIGHT provides up to 8 LED lighting patterns for selecting on this page. Tap on each button to play their respective LED lighting pattern. For Gaming mode, it only supports red lighting color. For Breathing, Flashing, Shining, Stack modes, they support up to 7~8 lighting colors, tapping their respective button again can turn the current lighting color to another. Tapping the Off button can turn off the LED strips light.
■ Music Display
MYSTIC LIGHT also can makes the LEDs dance to beat of music. Tap the folder icon on Music Display page and select a music to play, and then the LEDs will flash according to the beat of music. You can tap the playing icon (the upper icon on Music
Display page) to stop/ play the music.
Important
Please note that MYSTIC LIGHT only supports for Android 4.0 and later version.
Please download the MYSTIC APP on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msi.gaming.mysticlight
C-3 MYSTIC LIGHT
MYSTIC LIGHT in OS
Please install the GAMING APP from the MSI ® Driver Disc. When the
GAMING APP has been installed successfully, its launching icon will appear on the desk. Click on the icon to launch GAMING APP and the following screen will appear.
Click on the LED button to enter MYSTIC LIGHT page.
LED selection
Function selection
LED color selection
■ LED selection
Allows you to select the LED strips which will be functioned with MYSTIC LIGHT.
■ Function selection
LED effect - allows you to turn on/ off the LED strips.
Style - provides up to 8 LED lighting patterns for selecting. The lighting patterns are
Gaming ,Breathing, Flashing, Shining, Stack , Wave , Rainbow and Random.
■ LED color selection
Allows you to select the LED lighting color.
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Multi-GPU: 4-Way NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFire Support
Frequently asked questions
The motherboard has 5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.
The motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
The motherboard supports SATA, SATA Express, and M.2 storage devices.
Yes, it supports 4-Way AMD CrossFire and 4-Way NVIDIA SLI technology.