Table of Contents
- Quick Start
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- Processor Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector
- JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
- JRGB1: RGB LED connector
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- Onboard LEDs
- Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- UEFI BIOS
- AMD RAID Configuration
- Troubleshooting
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
- DIMM Slots
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
- JRGB1: RGB LED connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector
- JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector
- JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors
- LED_SW1: EZ LED Control
- M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
- Processor Socket
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
MSI MEG B550 UNIFY User Manual
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard. This Quick Start
section 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.
Preparing Tools and Components
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD® AM4 CPU
2Quick Start
Safety Information
∙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.
∙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 anti-static
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 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.
∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
∙Keep this user guide for future reference.
∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
▪The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
▪The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
▪The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
▪The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Quick Start
Installing a Processor
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https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
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Important
If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
6Quick Start
HDD LED
RESET SW
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+- --
-
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in
https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
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BAT1
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8Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR2 PCIE_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
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Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Processor with integrated graphics
12 Quick Start
Power On
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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 8
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Power On .............................................................................................................. 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 22
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 23
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 24
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 24
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 25
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 27
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 28
Processor Socket ................................................................................................. 30
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 32
M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 36
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 39
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 39
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors ............................. 40
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 41
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector ............................................... 41
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector ............................................................. 42
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 42
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors .................................. 43
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 44
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 45
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POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 45
JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 46
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 47
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 48
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 49
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 49
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ................................................................................... 49
Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 49
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 50
Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 50
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 50
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 54
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 55
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 55
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 55
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 55
UEFI BIOS ............................................................................................................. 56
BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................ 57
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 57
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 58
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 58
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 60
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 63
SETTINGS Menu ................................................................................................... 64
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 66
M-FLASH Menu .................................................................................................... 69
OC PROFILE Menu ................................................................................................ 70
HARDWARE MONITOR Menu ............................................................................... 71
AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 73
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 73
Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 74
Creating Arrays..................................................................................................... 75
Deleting Arrays ..................................................................................................... 76
Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 77
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 78
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports AMD RyzenTM 5000 & 3000 Series desktop
processors (not compatible with AMD RyzenTM 5 3400G &
RyzenTM 3 3200G) and AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series desktop
processors for AM4 socket
Chipset AMD B550 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
▪Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/
3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
▪AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series processors support DDR4
2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/
3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4866/
5000/ 5100+ (Max. 5600) MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
▪AMD RyzenTM 5000 & 3000 Series processors (not
compatible with RyzenTM 5 3400G & RyzenTM 3 3200G)
support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/
3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/
4733/ 4866/ 5000/ 5100+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
▪AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series processors
▫1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHz (QVL), Max. 5600 MHz
▫1DPC 2R max speed 4266 MHz
▫2DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz
▫2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
▪AMD RyzenTM 5000 & 3000 Series processors (not
compatible with AMD RyzenTM 5 3400G & RyzenTM 3
3200G)
▫1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHz
▫1DPC 2R max speed 4000 MHz
▫2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHz
▫2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
∙Dual channel memory architecture
∙Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
∙Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
∙Supports un-buffered memory
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
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Onboard Graphics
∙1 x HDMI 2.1 port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @120 Hz*/**
∙Maximum shared memory of 16GB
* Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Multi-GPU ∙Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire ™ Technology
Storage
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*/ ** (from Chipset)
∙4x M.2 slots (Key M)
▪M2_1 slot (from CPU)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4***
▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s
▫Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
▪M2_2 slot
▫Chipset support mode (default, from Chipset ) -
supports PCIe 3.0 x2
▫CPU support mode (From CPU) - supports PCIe 4.0/
3.0 x4 ***/ ****
▫Supports 2280 storage devices
▪M2_3 slot
▫Chipset support mode (default, from Chipset ) -
supports PCIe 3.0 x2**
▫CPU support mode (From CPU) - supports PCIe 4.0/
3.0 x4**/ ***/ ****
▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s*
▫Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
▪M2_4 slot (from Chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
▫Supports 2280 storage devices
* The SATA5 port will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3.
** The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD
into M2_3.
*** M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
**** Please refer to PCIe bandwidth configuration table for PCIe & M.2 slots
(page 33) for details.
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Specifications
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RAID
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe
storage devices
Expansion Slot
AMD Processor
∙1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)*
▪Supports x16 or x8 mode**
AMD B550 Chipset
∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot , support x4 mode (PCI_E4)***
∙2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2 & PCI_E3)****
* PCIe specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
** Please refer to PCIe bandwidth configuration table for PCIe & M.2 slots
(page 33) for details.
*** The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SSD into M2_4.
**** The both PCIe x1 slots will be unavailable after you install the M.2 SSD into
M2_2 slot in Chipset support mode (default mode).
USB
AMD Processor
▪4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports(3 Type-A ports and 1
Type-C port) on the back panel
AMD B550 chipset
▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C internal connector
▪2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports are available through
the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector
▪4x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
AMD B550 chipset + USB 2.0 Hubs
▪4x USB 2.0 ports are available through the internal
USB 2.0 connectors
LAN 1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller
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Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M2_WIFI1
(Key-E) slot
∙Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to
2.4Gbps
∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.1
Audio
Realtek® ALC1220P Codec
▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
▪Supports Optical S/PDIF output
Internal Connectors
∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
∙2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
∙1x 6-pin PCIE power connector
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
∙4x M.2 slots (M-Key)
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
∙6x 4-pin system fan connectors
∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙2x System panel connectors
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
∙2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
∙1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
∙1x TPM module connector
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1x Power button
∙1x Reset button
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
∙1x Clear CMOS Button
∙1x Flash BIOS Button
∙1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
∙4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
∙1x HDMI port
∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports
∙1x 2.5 Gbps LAN (RJ45) port
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
∙5x audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
LED Features
∙1x EZ LED Control switch
∙1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
∙4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687D-R Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor ∙ATX Form Factor
∙12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.1 , SMBIOS 2.8
∙Multi-language
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Software
∙Drivers
∙DRAGON CENTER
∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING
∙Nahimic Audio
∙Google Chrome ™ , Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton ™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
∙Gaming Mode
∙Gaming Hotkey
∙LAN Manager
∙Mystic Light
∙Ambient Link
∙User Scenario
∙Hardware Monitor
∙True Color
∙Duet Display
∙Live Update
∙Speed Up
∙Smart Tool
∙Super Charger
∙Voice Boost
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost4
▪Nahimic 3
▪Voice Boost
∙Network
▪2.5G LAN
▪LAN Manaer
▪Intel WiFi 6
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Specifications
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Special Features
∙Cooling
▪All Aluminum Design
▪Extended Heatsink Design
▪Mosfet Baseplate
▪4x M.2 Shield Frozr
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
∙LED
▪Mystic Light Extension (RGB/RAINBOW/CORSAIR)
▪Mystic light SYNC
▪Ambient Link
▪EZ LED Control
▪EZ DEBUG LED
∙Performance
▪Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
▪Lightning Gen 4 M.2
▪Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
▪DDR4 Boost
▪GAME Boost
▪Core Boost
▪USB with Type A+C
▪USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
▪Front USB Type-C
▪Dual CPU Power (8+8 pin)
∙Protection
▪PCI-E Steel Armor
▪Pre-installed I/O Shield
∙Experience
▪Dragon Center
▪Click BIOS 5
▪Flash BIOS Button
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Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MEG B550 UNIFY
Cable
SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1
LED JRAINBOW cable 1
LED JRGB Y cable 1
LED JCORSAIR cable 1
Accessories
Wi-Fi Antenna 1
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 2
DIY Stands Set 1
Case Badge 1
Product registration card 1
Application Driver DVD 1
Documentation
User manual 1
Quick installation guide 1
DIY Stands Set Quick Guide 1
MSI components compatibility & reward program
card 1
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Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting Node PRO LED Strip
20*
* 20% brightness is recommended when the number of
LED strips exceeds 8.
HD120 RGB Fan 6
SP120 RGB Fan 6
LL120 RGB Fan 6
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
1x USB 3.2 Gen2
PCH
Processor
NUVOTON
6687
Realtek
ALC1220P
2x USB 3.2 Gen1
8x USB 2.0
Rear Audio Jacks
Front Audio Jacks
1x M.2
1x Intel Wi-Fi AX200
4x SATA 6Gb/s
4x USB 3.2 Gen2
1x Realtek 8125B LAN
1x PCIe x16 slot
Switch
2x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2
2x PCIe x1 slots
Switch Switch Switch Switch
1x M.2
(M2_2)
1x M.2
(M2_3)
(M2_1)
(M2_4)
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Audio Ports Configuration
Rear I/O Panel
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status 2.5 Gbps LAN
Off 10 Mbps
Green 100/ 1000 Mbps
Orange 2.5 Gbps
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Channel
2468
Center/ Subwoofer Out
Rear Speaker Out
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out
Mic In
(: connected, Blank: empty)
∙Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 59 for Updating BIOS with Flash
BIOS Button.
∙Clear CMOS Button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
USB 3.2 Gen 2
(10Gbps) Type-A
(From CPU)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
(10Gbps) Type-C
(From CPU)
Flash BIOS Port
PS/2 Combo 2.5 Gbps LAN
USB 2.0 Type-A
(From Chipset)
USB 2.0 Type-A
(From Chipset)
Flash BIOS
Button
Clear CMOS
Button
Wi-Fi Antenna
connectors Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
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Rear I/O Panel
∙Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
∙Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete
guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
∙Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers
that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
∙Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
∙Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
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Important
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get
better sound experience.
Jack Status
Connector Settings
Device
Selection
Main Volume
Application Enhancement
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Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
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Rear I/O Panel
Installing Antennas
1. Combine the antenna with the base.
2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown.
1
2
3. Place the antenna as high as possible.
28 Overview of Components
Overview of Components
BAT1
JUSB4
LED_SW1
JCI1
JAUD1
M2_1
JUSB1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
JRAINBOW2
CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN6
JTPM1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
M2_4
M2_3
M2_2
Processor Socket
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
PUMP_FAN1
JRAINBOW1
JCORSAIR1
JBAT1
JUSB3
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN5
JFP1
JFP2
PCIE_PWR1
JRGB1 JUSB2
POWER1
RESET1
ATX_PWR1
DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
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Overview of Components
Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1,
SYS_FAN1~6 Fan Connectors 43
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1,
PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 40
DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 DIMM Slots 31
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 39
JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 45
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 44
JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector 48
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 39
JRAINBOW1~2 Addressable RGB LED connectors 47
JRGB1 RGB LED connector 46
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 42
JUSB1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector 41
JUSB2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector 42
JUSB3~4 USB 2.0 Connectors 41
LED_SW1 EZ LED Control 49
M2_1~4 M.2 Slots (Key M) 36
PCI_E1~4 PCIe Expansion Slots 32
POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 45
Processor Socket Socket AM4 30
SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 38
30 Overview of Components
Processor Socket
Introduction to the AM4 CPU
The surface of the AM4 CPU has a
yellow triangle to assist in correctly
lining up the CPU for motherboard
placement. The yellow triangle is
the Pin 1 indicator.
53.62 mm
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
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Important
∙
When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset
BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture.
∙
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
∙
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.
∙
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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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
⚠
Important
∙
Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
∙
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
∙
Based on CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to
protect the CPU.
∙
To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the
same type, number and density.
∙
Some memory modules 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 DRAM Frequency 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.
∙
Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
⚠
Important
∙
If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI
Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of
the slot.
∙
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.
∙
The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SSD into M2_4.
∙
The both PCIe x1 slots will be unavailable after you install the M.2 SSD into M2_2
slot in Chipset support mode (default mode).
∙
Please refer to the following PCIe bandwidth configuration table for PCIe & M.2
slots for details.
BAT1
PCI_E1: PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 (CPU)*
* PCIe specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x16 (Chipset)
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)
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Overview of Components
PCIe bandwidth configuration table for PCIe & M.2 slots
The M2_2 and M2_3 slots can be used under two PCIe bandwidth modes: Chipset
mode (default) and CPU mode (by BIOS selection). In these two modes, they provide
different PCIe bandwidth for M2_2 and M2_3 slots, please refer the table below for
details.
Slot Chipset Mode CPU Mode
PCI_E1 @ 4.0/ 3.0 x16* @ 4.0/ 3.0 x8*
PCI_E2 — 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 — 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E4 — @ 3.0 x4 — @ 3.0 x4
M2_1 4.0/ 3.0 x4* 4.0/ 3.0 x4*
M2_2 3.0 x2 Empty 4.0/ 3.0 x4*
M2_3 3.0 x2** 4.0/ 3.0 x4*/**
M2_4 3.0 x4 Empty 3.0 x4 Empty
* PCIe/ M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
** The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD into
M2_3. The SATA5 port will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3.
⚠
Important
∙
Enabling CPU mode, please go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > PCI sub-system
Settings > PCI_E1 Lanes Configuration and configure the PCIe Lanes to x8/x4/x4 for
PCI_E1, M2_2 and M2_3 slots first. In CPU mode, the PCI_E1, M2_2 and M2_3 slots
share the same PCIe bandwidth.
∙
In CPU mode with AMD Ryzen
TM
5000 & 3000 series processors (not compatible with
AMD Ryzen
TM
5 3400G & Ryzen
TM
3 3200G) , if you install the MSI M.2 Xpander series
add-in card into PCI_E1 slot, only two M.2 slots of the add-in card are available.
∙
In CPU mode with AMD Ryzen
TM
4000-G series processors, if you install the MSI M.2
Xpander series add-in card into PCI_E1 slot, only one M.2 slot of the add-in card is
available.
34 Overview of Components
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities
1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs
2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs
M.2 PCIe
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 6xSATA HDDs
M.2 SATA
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xM.2 PCIe SSD
+ 6xSATA HDDs
1xM.2 SATA SSD + 2xM.2 PCIe SSD
+ 6xSATA HDDs
M.2 SATA
M.2 PCIe
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
3xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
M.2 PCIe
M.2 PCIe
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
For Chipset mode these two
PCIe x1 slots are un-available.
(Default)
For CPU mode these two PCIe x1
slots are available.
M.2 PCIe
M.2 PCIe
M.2 PCIe
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
For Chipset mode these two
PCIe x1 slots are un-available.
(Default)
For CPU mode these two PCIe x1
slots are available.
M.2 SATA
M.2 PCIe
M.2 PCIe
SATA2 SATA6
SATA5SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
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Overview of Components
4xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs
For Chipset mode these two
PCIe x1 slots are un-available.
(Default)
For CPU mode these two PCIe x1
slots are available.
For Chipset mode these two
PCIe x1 slots are un-available.
(Default)
For CPU mode these two PCIe x1
slots are available.
M.2 PCIe M.2 SATA
M.2 PCIe M.2 PCIe
M.2 PCIe M.2 SATA
M.2 PCIe M.2 PCIe
SATA2
SATA2 SATA6
SATA1
SATA1
SATA4
SATA4
SATA3
SATA3
2xM.2 SATA SSD + 2xM.2 PCIe SSD
+ 5xSATA HDDs
36 Overview of Components
M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M)
M2_1
M2_2
M2_3
M2_4
⚽
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to
Install M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module
1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink.
2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal
pads.
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3. M2_1 and M2_3 slots are equipped with one standoff. To avoid damage to the M.2
SSD. If you want to install 22110 M.2 SSD, please remove the standoff.
4. There are two thermal pads on each M.2 slot base plate. The thermal pad-2 is
fixed on the M.2 Plate and should not be removed.
For double-side M.2 SSD, completely remove the thermal pad-1 and protection
film.
For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the protection film from pad-1.
1
⚠
Important
∙
Pictures shown in this section are for illustration purpose only and may differ from
the actual plates and thermal pads.
∙
If your M.2 SSD equips its own heathink, please remove the thermal pad-1 and
thermal pad-2, and install the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
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Overview of Components
Standoff Protecting film
Thermal pad-1
Thermal pad-2
M.2 Plate
3
4
7. Put the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink back in place and secure it.
⚠
Important
If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, please do not re-install the M.2 SHIELD
FROZR heatsink.
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.
6. If the M.2 SSD is shorter than the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, place the M.2
screw in the notch on the trailing edge of the M.2 module and tighten it into the
standoff.
30º30º
6
5
M.2 screw
Standoff
38 Overview of Components
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
⚠
Important
∙
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.
∙
The SATA5 port will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3.
∙
The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD into
M2_3.
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6
SATA5
SATA1
SATA3
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Overview of Components
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
1
2 10
9
1 MIC L 2 Ground
3 MIC R 4 NC
5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection
7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin
9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
1
JFP2
+
+-
-
Speaker
Buzzer 1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +
3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +
1
2 10
9
+
+
+- --
-
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
40 Overview of Components
24
131
12
ATX_PWR1
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS-ON#
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWR OK 20 Res
9 5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground
5
4 1
8CPU_PWR1~2
1 Ground 5 +12V
2 Ground 6 +12V
3 Ground 7 +12V
4 Ground 8 +12V
⚠
Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power
supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
1 3
64
PCIE_PWR1
1 +12V 4 Ground
2 +12V 5 Ground
3 +12V 6 Ground
41
Overview of Components
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector on the
front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable,
be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation.
JUSB1 USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C port on
the front panel
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
1
2 10
9
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1-
5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 No Pin 10 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® DRAGON CENTER utility.
42 Overview of Components
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel.
⚠
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
1 10
11
20
1 Power 11 USB2.0+
2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.0-
3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground
4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP
5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN
6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP
8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN
9 USB2.0+ 19 Power
10 Ground 20 No Pin
1
2
12 11
1 SPI Power 2 SPI Chip Select
3
Master In Slave Out (SPI Data)
4
Master In Slave In (SPI Data)
5 Reserved 6 SPI Clock
7 Ground 8 SPI Reset
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
11 Reserved 12 Interrupt Request
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.
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Overview of Components
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode.
PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with
speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.
The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode. However,
you can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode
manually.
Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed
You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS >
HARDWARE MONITOR.
Select PWM mode or DC mode
⚠
Important
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust
fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.
Pin definition of fan connectors
CPU_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN6
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN5
PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN1
Connector Default fan
mode Max.
current Max.
power
CPU_FAN1 Auto mode 2A 24W
PUMP_FAN1 PWM mode 3A 36W
SYS_FAN1~6 DC mode 2A 24W
1 PWM Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 +12V
3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal
1 DC Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 Voltage Control
3 Sense 4 NC
44 Overview of Components
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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Overview of Components
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.
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer.
Power button
Reset
Reset button
46 Overview of Components
⚠
Important
∙
The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips
(12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V).
∙
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
∙
Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip.
JRGB1: RGB LED connector
The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V.
1
GRB
JRGB
connector
RGB extension
cable 5050 RGB LED strips 12V
1
1 +12V 2 G
3 R 4 B
RGB LED Strip Connection
1
1
GRB
JRGB connector
System Fan connector
RGB LED Fan Connection
RGB LED Fan
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Overview of Components
1
1
1
D
+5V
⚠
Important
∙
The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually
Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A
(5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs.
∙
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
∙
Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip.
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually
Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.
JRAINBOW
connector
JRAINBOW connector
System Fan connector
Rainbow RGB LED
extension cable WS2812B Individually
Addressable RGB LED strips 5V
Addressable RGB LED Strip Connection
Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection
Addressable RGB LED Fan
1
JRAINBOW2 1
JRAINBOW1
1 +5V 2 Data
3 No Pin 4 Ground
48 Overview of Components
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually
Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR
fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB
LED strips and fans with MSI's software.
1JCORSAIR1
1 +5V 2 Data
3 Ground
CORSAIR RGB Fan Connection
⚠
Important
∙
Fans must start at 1 and continue in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Any fan not
connected in series will break communication and the RGB LED lighting function will
not work.
∙
Quantity of RGB LED Fans or RGB LED Lighting PRO strips supported may differ
between models. Please refer to the motherboard specification.
∙
CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can’t be used at the same
time.
JCORSAIR1 connector
SYS_FAN
SYS_FAN
SYS_FAN SYS_FAN
SYS_FAN
SYS_FAN
1
2
34
5
6
JCORSAIR1 connector
SATA power
CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO Connection
CORSAIR RGB LED fan
CORSAIR fan hub
49
Onboard LEDs
EZ Debug LED
These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.
Onboard LEDs
CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA - indicates GPU/ PCIE/ M.2 device is not detected
or fail.
BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected
or fail.
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control
This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard.
LED_OFF LED_ON
(Default)
Debug Code LED
The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer
to the Debug Code LED table for details.
Debug Code LED
50 Onboard LEDs
Hexadecimal Character Table
Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
Debug Code
LED display 0123456789ABCDEF
Boot Phases
Security (SEC) – initial low-level initialization
Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) – memory initialization
Driver Execution Environment (DXE) – main hardware initialization
Boot Device Selection (BDS) – system setup, pre-OS user interface & selecting a
bootable device (CD/DVD, HDD, USB, Network, Shell, …)
Debug Code LED Table
SEC Progress Codes
01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard)
02 AP initialization before microcode loading
03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading
04 PCH initialization before microcode loading
06 Microcode loading
07 AP initialization after microcode loading
08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading
09 PCH initialization after microcode loading
0B Cache initialization
SEC Error Codes
0C - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
0E Microcode not found
0F Microcode not loaded
PEI Progress Codes
10 PEI Core is started
11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)
15 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
16 - 18 Pre-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
19 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading
2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection
2D Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information
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Onboard LEDs
2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory
2F Memory initialization (other)
31 Memory Installed
32 CPU post-memory initialization is started
33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization
34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization
35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection
36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization
37 Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
38 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
3B Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
3C - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
4F DXE IPL is started
PEI Error Codes
4B Memory not installed (For Summit CPU)
E0 Memory not installed (For Bristol CPU)
DXE Progress Codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 CPU DXE initialization is started
64 - 67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 - 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration 32
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
52 Onboard LEDs
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AB Setup Input Wait
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8 - BF Reserved for future AMI codes
DXE Error Codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
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Onboard LEDs
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
S3 Resume Progress Codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Error Codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
Recovery Progress Codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery firmware image is found
F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded
F5 - F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery Error Codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
FA Invalid recovery capsule
FB - FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
54 Onboard LEDs
ACPI States Codes
The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes.
01 System is entering S1 sleep state
02 System is entering S2 sleep state
03 System is entering S3 sleep state
04 System is entering S4 sleep state
05 System is entering S5 sleep state
10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state
30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com
Installing Windows® 10
1. Power on the computer.
2. Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB into your computer.
3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot
Menu.
5. Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot Menu.
6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
message.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows® 10.
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10.
2. Insert MSI® Drive Disc into your optical drive.
3. Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then
select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature
from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe
from the root path of the MSI Drive Disc.
4. The installer will find and list all necessary drivers in the Drivers/Software tab.
5. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the window.
6. The drivers installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
7. Click OK button to finish.
8. Restart your computer.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.
1. Open the installer as described above.
2. Click the Utilities tab.
3. Select the utilities you want to install.
4. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the window.
5. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
6. Click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer.
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UEFI BIOS
MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
architecture. UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS
cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI
BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s
capabilities. However, it still has a CSM (Compatibility Support Module) mode to be
compatible with older devices. That allows you to replace legacy devices with UEFI
compatible devices during the transition.
⚠
Important
The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.
UEFI advantages
∙Fast booting - UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS self-
test process. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST.
∙Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
∙Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT).
∙Supports unlimited number of partitions.
∙Supports full capabilities of new devices - new devices may not provide backward
compatibility.
∙Supports secure startup - UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to
ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process.
Incompatible UEFI cases
∙32-bit Windows operating system - this motherboard supports only Windows 10
64-bit operating system.
∙Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. When display a
warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in
this graphics card.
⚠
Important
We recommend that you to use a GOP/ UEFI compatible graphics card.
How to check the BIOS mode?
After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen.
CPU Temperature:
Motherboard Temperature:
VCore:
DDR Voltage:
BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI
CPU Temperature:
Motherboard Temperature:
VCore:
DDR Voltage:
BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI
UEFI boot mode CSM boot mode
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BIOS Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system
damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
⚠
Important
∙
BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference
only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
∙
The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product
you purchased.
∙
The BIOS items will vary with the processor.
Entering BIOS Setup
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot
Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.
Function key
F1: General Help list
F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item
F3: Enter Favorites menu
F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu
F5: Enter Memory-Z menu
F6: Load optimized defaults
F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode
F8: Load Overclocking Profile
F9: Save Overclocking Profile
F10: Save Change and Reset*
F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
Ctrl+F: Enter Search page
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification
information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
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Resetting BIOS
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There
are several ways to reset BIOS:
∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.
∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.
⚠
Important
Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear
CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS.
Updating BIOS
Updating 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 drive.
Updating BIOS:
1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
2. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode.
▪Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the
system.
Press <Ctrl+F5> to activate M-Flash for BIOS update.
▪Reboot and press Del key during POST to enter BIOS. Click the M-FLASH button
and click on Yes to reboot the system.
3. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
4. When prompted click on Yes to start recovering BIOS.
5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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Updating the BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER
Before updating:
Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set
properly.
Updating BIOS:
1. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to Support page.
2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button.
3. Click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file.
4. Select the BIOS file and click on Download icon to download and install the latest
BIOS file.
5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start
updating BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart
automatically.
Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button
1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from
the MSI® website.
2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive.
3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU
and memory.)
4. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port
on the rear I/O panel.
5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing.
6. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.
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EZ Mode
At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the
basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced
Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.
A-XMP Profile
Component
Information
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
Function
buttons
Language
GAME BOOST
Search
Screenshot
Setup Mode switch
M-Flash
Hardware
Monitor
Favorites
∙GAME BOOST - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for overclocking. This function
is only available when both of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function.
⚠
Important
We don’t recommend you to adjust any BIOS item after activating the GAME BOOST
function for keeping the optimal performance and system stability.
∙A-XMP Profile - allows you to select the A-XMP profile for memory to overclock.
This function is only available when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this
function.
∙Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode
and EZ mode.
∙Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB
flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
∙Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys to enter the search page. It allows you
to search by BIOS item name. Move the mouse over a blank space and right click the
mouse to exit the search page.
⚠
Important
In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.
∙Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup.
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∙System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU
type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date.
∙Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
The boot priority from high to low is left to right.
∙Component Information - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help
buttons to show the information of connected component.
∙Function buttons - enable or disable these functions by clicking on these buttons.
The function is enabled when the button shows ON .
⚠
Important
The function buttons will vary with the motherboard you purchased.
∙M-Flash - click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that provides the way to
update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
∙Hardware Monitor - click on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that
allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage.
∙Favorites - click on this button or press the F3 key to show the Favorites window.
It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and
access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items.
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▪To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu
1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page.
2. Right-click or press F2 key.
3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK.
▪To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu
1. Select a BIOS item on favorite menu.
2. Right-click or press F2 key.
3. Choose Delete and click on OK.
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Advanced Mode
Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and
Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.
BIOS menu
selection
Menu display
BIOS menu
selection
∙BIOS menu selection - the following options are available:
▪SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices.
▪OC - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency
may get better performance.
▪M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
▪OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles.
▪HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor
voltages of system.
▪BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this
motherboard.
∙Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
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SETTINGS Menu
This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices.
▶System Status sub-menu
The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system
information.
▶System Date
Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.
The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
<day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
<month> The month from Jan. through Dec.
<date> The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
<year> 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/ M2_X
Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2 device.
⚠
Important
If the connected SATA/ M.2 device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check
SATA/ M.2 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.
▶Advanced sub-menu
The Advanced sub-menu allows you to adjust and set the parameters and behaviors of
PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and
Windows .
▶PCI Subsystem Settings
Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter
the sub-menu.
▶ACPI Settings
Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors.
▶Integrated Peripherals sub-menu
Sets integrated peripherals’ parameters, such as LAN, Wi-Fi, HDD, SSD, USB and
audio.
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▶Integrated Graphics Configuration sub-menu (optional)
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. This sub-menu is only
available when using the CPU which integrate with IGP.
▶USB Configuration sub-menu
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the
sub-menu.
▶Power Management Setup sub-menu
Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. You can
optimize the system power consumption in this menu.
▶Windows OS Configuration
boot and control key management to prevent the unauthorized accessing for
system.
▶Wake Up Event Setup sub-menu
▶Secure Erase+
Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to
after enabling Secure Erase+.
▶NVMe SSD Self-Tests
Enables or disables the NVMe SSD self-test function to ensure it is functioning
properly. Only the NVMe 1.3 or above SSD can support this function.
▶Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller (MAC sub-menu
controller parameter.
▶Boot sub-menu
Use this menu to set the system boot states and the sequence of system boot devices.
▶Security sub-menu
Use this menu to set the administrator password and the user password for system
security. This menu also allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
function.
⚠
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 key 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.
▶Save & Exit
This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into
the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
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OC Menu
This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking.
Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but
cause system un-stability.
⚠
Important
∙
Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
∙
Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty
or severely damage your hardware.
∙
If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function
for easy overclocking.
∙
The BIOS items in OC menu will vary with the processor.
▶OC Explore Mode [Normal]
Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.
[Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
[Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS
setup.
Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode.
▶CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports
Turbo Boost is installed.
▶CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be
changed if the processor supports this function.
▶ Advanced CPU Conguration
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the parameters about CPU
power/ current. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing the
parameters. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings.
▶FCH Base Clock (MHz) [Auto]
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 a CPU that support this function is installed.
▶A-XMP [Disabled]
Please enable A-XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the
memory. This item will be available when the installed processor, memory modules
and motherboard support this function.
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▶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.
▶FCLK Frequency [Auto]
Sets the FCLK frequency (Internal Data Fabric clock of DRAM). Please note the
overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto]
Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode.
▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled]
It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory
preset. This item will be available when the installed processor supports this function.
▶Memory Failure Retry [Enabled]
Enables or disables the system reboot function when the memory OC retry fails.
▶Memory Fast Boot [Enabled] *
Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training
for memory. So 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.
▶ Advanced DRAM Conguration
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all
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 section to clear the CMOS data, and enter
the BIOS to load the default settings.)
▶DigitALL Power sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, you can setup some protecting
conditions about voltage/ current/ temputure for CPU.
▶CPU Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will
set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
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▶DRAM Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS
will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
▶ CPU Specications sub-menu
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.
▶MEMORY-Z sub-menu
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].
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M-FLASH Menu
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download
the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the
BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.
1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.
2. Click on M-FLASH tab, a demand message will be prompted. Click on Yes to
reboot and enter the flash mode.
3. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after
rebooting.
4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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OC PROFILE Menu
▶ Overclocking Prole 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
▶Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
▶Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
▶Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
▶Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
▶ OC Prole Load from ROM
Load OC profile from BIOS ROM.
▶ OC Prole Save to USB
Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32
format only.
▶ OC Prole Load from USB
Load OC profile from the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32
format only.
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HARDWARE MONITOR Menu
This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system
voltage.
Fan operating
window
Smart Fan duty
information
Click to enable
the Smart Fan
Temperature
information
Setting Buttons
Select a fan to be configured
Select a temperature curve line (white)
to be showed in Fan operating window
Select a fan mode for target fan
Voltage
information
∙Smart Fan - This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an
excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending
on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage your
system.
▶Settings Buttons
▪All Full Speed - configures all fans to run at full operating speed.
▪All Set Default - configures all fans’ speeds return the BIOS default values.
▪All Set Cancel - discards current changes and restores previous settings for all
fan .
⚠
Important
Make sure fans are working properly after adjusting the fan speed and switching the
fan mode.
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Adjusting fans
1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow)
in fan operating windows.
2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed.
Duty points
Select a fan to be adjusted
⚠
Important
The pictures in this section are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard
you purchased.
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AMD RAID Configuration
The following are the RAID levels supported by RAIDXpert2.
RAID 0 (Striping) 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 (Mirroring) provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard
drives and provides enhanced read performance.
RAID 10 (Striped RAID1 Sets) uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0
and 1 by forming a RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
Volume (JBOD) provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several
disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks. Useful in
scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array. Does not
provide performance benefits or data redundancy.
RAIDABLE (also known as RAID Ready) allows the user to add more storage space or
create a redundant array after a system is installed.
RAID level comparison
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum # drives 2 2 4
Data protection None Excellent Excellent
Read performance Excellent OK OK
Write performance Excellent Good Good
Capacity utilization 100% 50% 50%
⚠
Important
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility
To enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu
1. Power on and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
2. Press F7 to switch to Advanced mode from EZ mode.
3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and
change setting to RAID Mode.
4. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > BIOS UEFI/
CSM Mode and change setting to UEFI.
5. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to
enter BIOS Setup menu.
6. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-
menu.
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Initializing Disks
New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an
AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata)
to a disk.
⚠
Important
∙
If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization.
To initial the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array. Data on the disk is deleted
during initialization so ensure the correct disks are chosen to initialize.
∙
A legacy disk can contain valid data. When a legacy disk is initialized, all data on the
disk is lost.
To initialize disks
1. As previously mentioned, enable RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility.
2. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Physical
Disk Management > Select Physical Disk Operations > Initialize Disk sub-menu.
3. Select desired disks by changing the Physical Disk setting to Enabled.
4. Select OK, then press Enter.
5. Review the warning message, if you want to proceed, select YES, then press Enter.
6. Initialization takes 10 to 15 seconds per disk. During initialization, a complete
rescan of all channels is done automatically.
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Creating Arrays
Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized.
⚠
Important
∙
For redundant arrays, the Create process is not started until after the operating
system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to
the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either
a bootable array or a data array.
∙
Array numbers are valid only for a given boot and might be different in the
RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility and RAIDXpert2. If a permanent label is required, use
the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI Array Naming feature.
∙
At any point in the procedure, return to a prior window by pressing ESC.
∙
If the system is booted from an AMD-RAID bootable array, the first array in the
Arrays section must be the bootable array. The system boots only from the first array
in the Arrays section.
To create an array
1. As previously mentioned, enable RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility.
2. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Array
Management > Create Array sub-menu.
3. Select the RAID level from the Select RAID Level drop down menu.
4. Enter Select Physical Disks sub-menu, select member disks by changing the
Physical Disk setting to Enabled.
5. Select Apply Changes, then press Enter to apply and go back to previous sub-
menu.
6. Change the Select CacheTagSize, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy
settings according to your needs.
7. Select Create Array, then press Enter.
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Deleting Arrays
⚠
Important
∙
Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action
cannot be undone and it is very unlikely that the data can be recovered.
∙
Do not delete the first array listed in the Arrays section, if it is the AMD-RAID
bootable array. Doing this deletes the operating system and AMD-RAID files.
To delete an array
1. As previously mentioned, enable RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility.
2. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Array
Management > Delete Array sub-menu.
3. Select the desired array and change the setting to Enabled.
4. Enter Delete Array(s) sub-menu.
5. Review the warning message, if you want to proceed, Select Confirm and change
the setting to Enabled.
6. Select YES then press Enter.
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Installing RAID Driver
New Operating System Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.
1. During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to install
Windows click on Load driver button to install a third party RAID driver.
2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with AMD RAID Drivers and then click
Browse.
▪To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into
the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\AMD\
3. Navigate to the rcbottom folder, then click OK.
4. Select the (rcbottom.inf) driver, click Next.
5. Click Browse and navigate to the rcraid folder, then click OK.
6. Select the (rcraid.inf) driver, click Next.
7. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should
continue.
8. Leave the disk/ USB drive in the computer until the system reboots itself.
Windows setup will need to copy the files after the RAID volume is formatted, and
Windows setup starts copying files.
AMD RAIDXpert2 Management Suite Installation
1. Set the SATA Mode to RAID Mode in BIOS
2. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
3. Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then
select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature
from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.
exe from the root path of the MSI Driver Disc.
4. Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the AMD RAID Drivers check-box.
5. Click the Install button.
6. When prompt you to restart, click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer and enter the Windows operating system.
8. Double-click the RAIDXpert2 icon to open the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI.
▪Default credentials are:
▫Username - admin
▫Password - admin
9. Change the credentials:
▪Create new username and password
10. Re-log into the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI with the new credentials.
Troubleshooting
Before sending the motherboard for RMA
repair, try to go over troubleshooting
guide first to see if your got similar
symptoms as mentioned below.
The power is not on.
∙Connect the AC power cord to an
electrical outlet securely.
∙Check if all ATX power connectors
like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are
connected from the power supply to the
motherboard?
∙Some power supply units have a power
button on the rear side, make sure the
button is turned on.
∙Check if the power switch cable is
connected to JFP1 pin header properly.
∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is
set to Keep DATA.
∙Test with another known working
power supply of equal or greater
wattage.
The power is on, but no signal to
monitor
∙Connect the monitor power cord to a
electrical outlet securely.
∙Make sure the monitor is turned on.
∙Select different inputs on the monitor.
∙If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all
memory modules and try to install only
one memory module in the DIMMA2 slot
first and then restart the computer.
∙If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard,
remove and reinstall the graphics card
and then restart the computer.
∙Test with another known working
graphics card.
The computer does not boot after
updating the BIOS
∙Clear the CMOS.
∙Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the
system (Only for motherboard with Dual
BIOS)
Lost BIOS password
∙Clear the CMOS, but that will cause
you to lose all customized settings in the
BIOS.
There is no audio
∙Adjust the volume.
∙Connect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear IO
panel.
∙Remove secondary speakers/
headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio
devices.
∙Test with another known working
speaker or headphone.
There is no network
∙Make sure the network chipset driver
has been installed.
∙Verify if the network cable is properly
connected and make sure the LAN port
LEDs are properly illuminated.
∙Verify your TCP/IP settings.
∙Restart or reset your router.
∙Test with another known working LAN
cable.
The USB device is not working
∙Make sure your USB drive driver has
been installed.
∙Verify if USB device is listed in
Windows® Device Manager.
∙Connect the USB device to other USB
port on the motherboard rear IO panel.
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: 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 following measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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
Products bearing the CE marking comply
with one or more of the following EU
Directives as may be applicable:
RED 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU;
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Compliance with these directives is assessed using
applicable European Harmonized Standards.
The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI,
MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son.
KC인증서
クラスB情報技術装置
VCCI-B
C-Tick Compliance
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.
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:
https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/
evmtprtt_pcm.html
Environmental Policy
yThe product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown
away at its end of life.
yUsers should contact the local
authorized point of collection for recycling and
disposing of their end-of-life products.
yVisit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor
for further recycling information.
yUsers may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for
information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back,
Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
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
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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
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
vas podesti da…
EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI
odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych
(sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.
TÜRKÇE
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Regulatory Notices
ČESKY
EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat
komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük,
Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba
hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint
az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
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
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
日本JIS C 0950材質宣言
https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/
cemm_jp.html
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
Україна обмеження на наявність
небезпечних речовин
Việt Nam RoHS
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating
in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz frequency band.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur.
NCC無線設備警告聲明
Products with radio functionality (EMF)
This product incorporates a radio transmitting
and receiving device. For computers in normal
use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that
radio frequency exposure levels comply with EU
requirements. Products designed to be operated
at closer proximities, such as tablet computers,
comply with applicable EU requirements in typical
operating positions. Products can be operated without
maintaining a separation distance unless otherwise
indicated in instructions specific to the product.
Restrictions for products with radio functionality
CAUTION: IEEE 802.11x wireless LAN with
5.15–5.35 GHz frequency band is restricted
for indoor use only in all European Union
member states, EFTA (Iceland, Norway,
Liechtenstein), and most other European countries
(e.g., Switzerland, Turkey, Republic of Serbia).
Using this WLAN application outdoors might lead to
interference issues with existing radio services.
Radio frequency bands and maximum power levels
Features :802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, BT
Frequency Range :2.4GHz, 5GHz
Modulation :FHSS, DSSS, OFDM
Power Output :10, 20, 23
Channel Band Width :1, 5, 20 ,40 , 80, 160 MHz
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MS-7D13主板产品中有害物质的名称及含量
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(Cr(VI))
(PBB)
(PBDE)
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(Cr+6)
(PBB)
(PBDE)
Copyright
Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved.
The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of
Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names
mentioned may be trademarks of their respective
owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is
expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make
changes to this document without prior notice.
Revision History
Version 1.0, 2020/09, First release.
Version 1.1, 2020/11, updated release.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution
can be obtained from the user guide, please
contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources
for further guidance.
yVisit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com
yRegister your product at: http://register.msi.com