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SYSFAN1
JPWR2
DIMM1 DIMM3
DIMM2 DIMM4
CPUFAN1
CPU Socket
CPUFAN2
PCI_E1
M2_1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
JBAT1
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E6
M2_2
PCI_E7
JAUD1
SYSFAN2
SLOW_1
JTBT1*
JTPM1
JCOM1
JUSB2
JFP2
JFP1
JUSB1
SYSFAN3
JPWR1
JUSB3
SATA1_2
SE1_43-SE2_65
JCI1
POST
* JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.
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CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two
notches
and a
golden triangle
to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
●
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU.
●
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
● When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
● Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.
● 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.
● Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.
● If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
● 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 recommended. MSI
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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DIMM Slots
DIMM1 DIMM3
Channel A
DIMM2
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMM4
Channel B
DIMM2
DIMM4
DIMM2
DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1
Important
● Always insert memory modules in the
DIMM2
slot first.
●
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.
●
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU.
●
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
●
Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the
Memory Try It!
to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
● It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.
● The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.
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PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E2
: PCIe 3.0 x16/ x8 slot
PCI_E3
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E4
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E5
: PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
PCI_E6
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E7
: PCIe 3.0 x4/ x1 slot
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
x16 x8 x8 x4
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x8 x8
Important
● PCI_E7 will only run x1 mode, when an extension card is installed in PCI_E3/
PCI_E4/ PCI_E6 slot.
● For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the
PCI_E2
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.
Installing SLI graphics cards
For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.
To install SLI graphics cards:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the
PCI_E2
and
PCI_E5
slots.
2. Connect the two cards together using the
SLI Bridge Connector.
3. Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.
4. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your graphics card package.
5. Right-click the Windows desktop and select
NVIDIA Control Panel
from the menu, click on
Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX
in the left task pane and select
Maximize 3D performance
in the SLI configuration menu, and then click
Apply
.
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.
SATA1
SATA6
SATA4
SATA2
SATA5
SATA3
SE1_43-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors
These connectors are SATAe (SATA Express) interface ports. Each SATAe connector can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.
SATA6
SATA5
SATA3
SATA4
SE2_65
(SATA_EX2)
SE1_43
(SATA_EX1)
Important
● Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
● SATA cable has 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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M2_1~2: M.2 Slots
M.2_1
M.2_2
Important
●
Intel
®
RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI
ROM.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module
1. Remove the screw from the base screw.
2. Remove the base screw.
1
2
3. Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module.
4. Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
3
5. Put the screw in the notch on the trailing edge of your M.2 module and tighten it into the base screw.
5
30°
4
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M.2/ SATA & SATAe combination table
Slot Available SATA/ SATAe connectors
M2_1
M2_2
SATA_EX1
SATA_EX2
SATA1
SATA2
Empty SATA PCIe PCIe SATA Empty SATA PCIe
PCIe PCIe PCIe SATA SATA SATA Empty Empty
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
─
✓
✓
─
─
─
─
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
─
─
─
✓
✓
✓
─
─
✓
✓
✓
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
✓
✓
─
SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓
(
SATA
: M.2 SATA SSD,
PCIe
: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xSATAe HDD +
4xSATA HDDs
PCIe PCIe
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 2xSATAe HDDs +
2xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 4xSATA HDDs
PCIe SATA
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1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xSATAe HDD +
2xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 2xSATAe HDDs
SATA SATA
2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 2xSATA HDDs 2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 1xSATAe HDD
SATA
SATA
2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs
SATA
SATA
2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 1xSATAe
HDD+2xSATA HDDs
PCIe PCIe
PCIe
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xM.2 SATA SSD +
4xSATA HDDs
PCIe
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xM.2 SATA SSD +
2xSATA HDDs + 1xSATAe HDD
PCIe
SATA
PCIe
SATA
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JPWR1~2: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
3
4
1
2
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
8
4
7
8
5
6
5
1
JPWR2
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
12 24
1 13
JPWR1
9
10
7
8
11
12
1
4
5
2
3
6
+3.3V
+3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWR OK
5VSB
+12V
+12V
+3.3V
19
20
21
22
23
24
13
14
15
16
17
18
Ground
Res
+5V
+5V
+5V
Ground
+3.3V
-12V
Ground
PS-ON#
Ground
Ground
Important
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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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
2 10
1
3
5
7
9
VCC
USB0-
USB0+
Ground
No Pin
1
2
4
6
8
10
9
VCC
USB1-
USB1+
Ground
NC
Important
● Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
● In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install
MSI
®
SUPER CHARGER utility.
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
10 11
1 20
5
6
3
4
7
1
2
8
9
10
Power
USB3_RX_DN
USB3_RX_DP
Ground
USB3_TX_C_DN
USB3_TX_C_DP
Ground
USB2.0-
USB2.0+
Ground
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
USB2.0+
USB2.0-
Ground
USB3_TX_C_DP
USB3_TX_C_DN
Ground
USB3_RX_DP
USB3_RX_DN
Power
No Pin
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
2 10
JFP1
5
7
9
1
3
1
HDD LED +
HDD LED -
Reset Switch
Reset Switch
Reserved
9
6
8
10
2
4
Power LED +
Power LED -
Power Switch
Power Switch
No Pin
1
JFP2
1
3
Speaker -
Buzzer -
2
4
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
2 10
Buzzer +
Speaker +
1
7
9
3
5
MIC L
MIC R
Head Phone R
SENSE_SEND
Head Phone L
1
2
8
10
4
6
9
Ground
NC
MIC Detection
No Pin
Head Phone Detection
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
2 14
9
11
13
5
7
1
3
1
LPC Clock
LPC Reset
LPC address & data pin0
LPC address & data pin1
LPC address & data pin2
LPC address & data pin3
LPC Frame
13
10
12
14
6
8
2
4
3V Standby power
3.3V Power
Serial IRQ
5V Power
No Pin
Ground
Ground
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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
5
7
1
3
9
DCD
SOUT
Ground
RTS
RI
2
1
10
6
8
2
4
10
9
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
No Pin
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Normal
(default)
Trigger the chassis intrusion event
Using chassis intrusion detector
1. Connect the
JCI1
connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis.
2. Close the chassis cover.
3. Go to
BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration
.
4. Set
Chassis Intrusion
to
Enabled
.
5. Press
F10
to save and exit and then press the
Enter
key to select
Yes
.
6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on screen when the computer is turned on.
Resetting the chassis intrusion warning
1. Go to
BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration
.
2. Set
Chassis Intrusion
to
Reset
.
3. Press
F10
to save and exit and then press the
Enter
key to select
Yes
.
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CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and
Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.
PWM Mode fan connector
1
1
3
Ground
Sense
CPUFAN1/ CPUFAN2
2
4
+12V
Speed Control Signal
Voltage Mode fan connector
1
1
3
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2
Ground
Sense
2
4
1
SYSFAN3
Voltage Control
NC
Controlling the fan speed
There are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to
BIOS > HARDWARE
MONITOR
. The other is to use
COMMAND CENTER
application.
BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR COMMAND CENTER
Both methods offer gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.
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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.
Normal
(Default)
Enabled
Important
Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
There is CMOS memory 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 jumpers to clear the CMOS memory.
Keep Data
(default)
Clear CMOS/
Reset BIOS
Resetting BIOS to default values
1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.
3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.
4. Plug the power cord and power on the computer.
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POST: Debug Code LED
Debug code LED table
Post Status
02,07
03,08
04,09
0B
Power on CPU Initialization
Power on North Bridge Initialization
Power on South Bridge Initialization
Power on Cache Initialization
11~14,32~36,56~5A
15~18,37~3A
Early CPU Initialization
Early North Bridge Initialization
19~1C,3B~3E Early South Bridge Initialization
1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55 Early Memory Initialization
63~67,D0 Late CPU Initialization
69~6F,D1
70~77,D2
92~96,B5,D4
97,98,99,B2,D5~D7
9A~A7,B4
Late North Bridge Initialization
Late South Bridge Initialization
PCI bus Initialization
Console Output/Input devices/Console initialization and
Load Option ROM (VGA, RAID, parallel ports, serial ports……)
Onboard devices Initialize and Detect (USB/ SATA/
SCSI……)
A8,A9,AB Start of Setup. BIOS setup if needed/ requested.
AD/AE
CPU temperature
Ready To Boot event/Legacy Boot event
Fully boot
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