Table of Contents
- Quick Start
- Safety Information
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
- PCIe and M2_3 slot bandwidth table
- U2_1: U.2 Connector
- M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO Card
- SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
- OC1: GAME BOOST Knob
- OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper
- OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper
- JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors
- W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector
- T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- Installing ThunderboltM3 Card
- JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector
- POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch
- JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- Onboard LEDs
- Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- MYSTIC LIGHT
- Nahimic 3
- BIOS Setup
- RAID Configuration
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
- Troubleshooting
MSI MEG X299 Creation User Manual
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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG X299 CREATION 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
Intel® LGA 2066 CPU
CPU Fan
2Safety Information
Safety Information
yThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
yEnsure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
yHold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
yIt 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.
yStore the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
yBefore turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
yDo not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
yIf you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
yAlways turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
yKeep this user guide for future reference.
yKeep this motherboard away from humidity.
yMake sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
yPlace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
yAll cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
yIf 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.
yDo not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Safety Information
Installing a Processor
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2
3
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4
5
789
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https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4
4Safety Information
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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2
2
3
DIMMC1
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Safety Information
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
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
6Safety Information
Installing the Motherboard
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2
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Safety Information
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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5
8Safety Information
1
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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3
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Safety Information
Connecting Peripheral Devices
10 Safety Information
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
PCIE_PWR1
CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2
CPU_PWR3
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Safety Information
Power On
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12 Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 8
Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 9
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 10
Power On............................................................................................................... 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
ThunderboltM3 Card Specification ....................................................................... 21
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 21
Package contents................................................................................................. 22
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 23
Rear I/O Panel ...................................................................................................... 24
2.5G LAN Port LED Status Table .......................................................................... 24
1G LAN Port LED Status Table ............................................................................. 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 25
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 26
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 27
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 28
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 30
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 34
PCIe and M2_3 slot bandwidth table .................................................................... 34
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 37
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 38
Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO Card ................................................................... 39
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 41
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector ............................................................. 41
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 42
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 42
CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .............................. 43
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 44
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Contents
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................... 46
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper ................................................................ 46
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 46
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ........... 47
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............................................................. 48
T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector ................................................................... 48
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 48
Installing ThunderboltM3 Card ............................................................................ 49
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 50
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 51
JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 51
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 52
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 52
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 53
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ............................................................................. 54
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors ..................................................... 55
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 56
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 57
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 57
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 57
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 57
Multi-BIOS LEDs ................................................................................................... 58
JPWRLED1: LED power input ............................................................................... 58
Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 59
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 59
Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 59
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 59
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 64
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 64
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 65
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 65
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 65
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 65
MYSTIC LIGHT ...................................................................................................... 66
Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... 66
Nahimic 3 ............................................................................................................. 69
Installation and Update ........................................................................................ 69
Audio Tab .............................................................................................................. 69
Microphone Tab .................................................................................................... 70
Sound Tracker Tab ................................................................................................ 71
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Settings Tab .......................................................................................................... 71
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 72
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 72
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 73
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 73
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 75
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 77
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 78
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 78
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 84
Security ................................................................................................................. 85
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 86
OC .......................................................................................................................... 87
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 94
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 95
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 96
RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. 97
Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology........................................................... 97
Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... 98
Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... 99
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................. 100
Rebuilding RAID Array ........................................................................................ 101
Installing RAID Driver ......................................................................................... 102
Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software ........................................ 102
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ............................................................ 103
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 103
Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory .............................................................. 103
Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ............................................................. 105
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 106
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family for
LGA2066 Socket
Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset
Memory
y8x DDR4 memory slots
yQuad channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
Quad channel support up to 128GB
X-series processor support DDR4 4200(OC)/ 4100(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
yDual channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
Dual channel support up to 64GB
X-series processor support DDR4 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
ySupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details.
Expansion Slot
y4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Support x16/x0/x16/x8, x8/x8/x16/x8 mode with the
44-lane CPU.*
Support x16/x0/x8/x4, x8/x8/x8/x4 mode with the 28-
lane CPU.*
Support x8/x0/x4/x4 mode with the 16-lane CPU.*
y1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please refer to page 34 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.
Multi-GPU ySupports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
ySupports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
LAN y1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
y1x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN controller
Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® Wireless-AC 9260
ySupports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz
(160MHz) up to 1.73Gbps
ySupports Bluetooth®2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0,4.0, 5
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Storage
Intel® X299 Chipset
y8x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y3x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 & M2_2 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s,
2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280
storage devices**
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots ***
y1x U.2 port
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
* The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been
installed in the M.2_1 slot.
* The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been
installed in the M.2_2 slot.
** M2_3 slot and PCIe slots share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 34 for
details.
*** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
RAID
Intel® X299 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices
USB
yIntel® X299 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports(2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
yASMedia® ASM3142 Chipset
3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1
Type-C and 1 Type-A port on the back panel, 1 Type-C
internal connector)
yASMedia® ASM1074 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports on the back
panel
Audio
y1x Realtek® ALC1220 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
y1x BIOS FlashBack button
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y6x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
y1x 1G LAN (RJ45) port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y3x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
y1x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector*
y8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x U.2 port
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y2x 4-pin extend system fan connectors
y1x 3-pin Water Flow connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector
y1x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
y1x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
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LED Connectors
y1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
y2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
y1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
OC Connectors y1x OC retry connector
y1x OC force enter BIOS connector
Internal Buttons
y1x GAME BOOST knob
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
Switches y1x Multi-BIOS switch
Jumper y1x Slow mode jumper
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
Debug LED y1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
y4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yE-ATX Form Factor
y12 in. x 10.7 in. (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm)
BIOS Features
yDual BIOS
y2x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 3.0
yMulti-language
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Specifications
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Software
yDrivers
yDRAGON CENTER
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yNahimic Audio
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yMSI App Player (BlueStacks)
yIntel® Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
yGAME OPTIMIZATION
yOC Performance
yHardware Monitor
yEyerest
yLAN Manager
yLive Update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 3
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Dual LAN (2.5G+1G)
Intel WiFi
yStorage
Turbo U.2
3 x Turbo M.2
yFan
Pump Fan
Smart Fan Control
yPerformance
Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
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Special Features
yLED
Mystic Light 3
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR)
Mystic Light Sync
EZ DEBUG LED
yProtection
DDR4 Steel Armor
M.2 FORZR
PCI-E Steel Armor
U.2 Steel Armor
yDDR4 Boost
GAME Boost(go to 11)
OC Engine(Clock gen)
Lightning USB(3142)
Front Lightning USB(20PIN)
yStability
7000+ Quality Test
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
Flash BIOS Button
Dual BIOS
yCertification
Quadro SLI Ready
Quadro Ready
GAMING Certified
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Specifications
ThunderboltM3 Card Specification
Chipset Intel Thunderbolt 3 controller
External connector
y2 x thunderbolt 3 port (type C)
up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt devices
up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 devices
y1 x 5 pin TB header
y2 x DisplayPort input ports
DisplayPort 1.2 specification
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 (depends on MB supportive slot)
Capabilities Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max, 4K x 2K @60/24 Hz
Form factor 3.35 inch x 4.11 inch (8.5 cm x 10.4 cm)
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting Node PRO LED Strip 20*
* In the case of 20% brightness
HD120 RGB Fan 6
SP120 RGB Fan 6
LL120 RGB Fan 6
22 Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MEG X299 CREATION
Documentation User Manual 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Application DVD Driver DVD 1
Cable
SATA 6Gb/s Cables 4
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm 1
CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable 50cm 1
RAINBOW RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm 1
Thermistor Cable 1
Thunderbolt Cable 1
Accessories
M.2 Xpander-AERO 1
SLI HB BRIDGE L 1
ThunderboltM3 1
Antenna Set 1
Case Badge 1
SATA cable Labels 1
VIP Card 1
IO Shielding 1
M.2 Screw 3
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
x2
(Rear + Front)
6x USB 3.1 Gen1
2/ 4 Channel DDR4 Memory
3x USB 3.1 Gen2
2x M.2
PCIE Bus
PCIE Bus
PCIE Bus
Wi-Fi /
Bluetooth
DMI 3.0
PCI Express Bus
X299 PCH
Processor
NV6797
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC1220
ASMEDIA
ASM1074
Switch
8x SATA 6Gb/s
4x USB 3.1 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
1x U.2
PCIe x1 slot
ASMEDIA
ASM3142
Audio Jacks
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
1x M.2
SwitchSwitch
Realtek 8125
Intel I219
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Rear I/O Panel
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 1 Gbps/ 100 Mbps connection
Orange 2.5 Gbps connection
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
2.5G LAN Port LED Status Table
1G LAN Port LED Status Table
yClear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
yFlash BIOS Button/Port - Please refer to page 74 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS
Button.
PS/2
Clear CMOS
Flash BIOS
button USB 2.0
2.5G LAN 1G LAN
WiFi
antenna
connectors Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
USB 2.0/
Flash BIOS port
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Rear I/O Panel
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
Audio Ports Configuration
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)
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Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get
better sound experience.
yDevice Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
yApplication Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
yMain 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.
yAdvanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
yJack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
yConnector 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.
Important
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Jack Status
Connector Settings
Device
Selection
Main Volume
Application Enhancement Advanced Settings
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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
DIMMD1DIMMA2
CPU_PWR2
CPU_PWR3
CPU_PWR1
CPU Socket
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
CPU_FAN1
OC
JSLOW1
POWER1
RESET1
VRAID1
JCORSAIR1
PUMP_FAN1
SYS_FAN4
JUSB5
JUSB4
JUSB3
JRAINBOW2
JRAINBOW1
BIOS_SW1
SYS_FAN3
JPWRLED1
JUSB1
JUSB2
JFP1
JFP2 SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1
PCI_E1
M2_1
PCI_E2
M2_2
PCI_E3
M2_3
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
EXS_FAN2
EXS_FAN1
JTPM1
T_SEN1
PCIE_PWR1
JRGB1
JAUD1
W_FLOW1
SATA▼1▲2
SATA▼3▲4
SATA▼5▲6
SATA▼7▲8
U2_1
ATX_PWR1
DIMMD2
DIMMC1
DIMMC2
JTBT1
JBAT1
JCI1
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Overview of Components
Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch 54
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1,
SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2 Fan Connectors 47
CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1,
PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 43
CPU Socket LGA2066 CPU Socket 30
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 42
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 52
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 53
JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector 56
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 42
JPWRLED1 LED power input 58
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2 RGB LED connectors 55
JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 46
JTBT1 Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 48
JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 51
JUSB3~4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 50
JUSB5 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 51
M2_1~3 M.2 Slots (Key M) 38
OC1 GAME BOOST Knob 44
OC_FS1 OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper 46
OC_RT1 OC Retry Jumper 46
PCI_E1~5 PCIe Expansion Slots 34
POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 52
SATA1~8 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 41
T_SEN1 Thermal Sensor Connector 48
U2_1 U.2 Connector 37
VRAID1 Virtual RAID on CPU Connector 41
W_FLOW1 Water Flow Meter Connector 48
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CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 2066 CPU
The surface of the LGA 2066 CPU has four notches
and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining
up the CPU for motherboard placement. The
golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with
the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
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.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
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.
59.02 mm 59.02 mm
Distance from the center
of the CPU to the nearest
DIMM slot.
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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
DIMMA1
DIMMC1 DIMMC1
B1B2A1A2 C2C1D2D1
Red = 8 DIMMs support
(4-channels architecture CPU)
White = 4 DIMMs support
(2-channels architecture CPU)
S/K LED : S/K LED indicates that
the installed CPU supports either
4-channels or 2-channels memory
architecture.
Memory module installation recommendation (4-Channels architecture CPU )
B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-series CPU C2 C1 D2 D1
1 DIMM
Supports 4-channels
memory architecture
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
5 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
7 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
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Important
y
Always insert a memory module in the DIMMC1 slot first.
y
To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules
must be of the same type, number and density. And for every channel, the odd number
DIMM slot must to be installed first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
y
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less
for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
y
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y
The stability and compatibility of installed memory modules depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
DIMMD1
DIMMC1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMD2
DIMMA2
DIMMC2
DIMMD1
DIMMC1
DIMMC2
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMD1
DIMMC1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMC1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
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Overview of Components
Memory module installation recommendation (2-Channels architecture CPU )
B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-series CPU C2 C1 D2 D1
1 DIMM
Supports 2-channels
memory architecture
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
DIMMB1, B2, A1 and A2 are un-available
DIMMD1
DIMMC1 DIMMC1
DIMMD1 DIMMD1
DIMMC1 DIMMC1
DIMMD2
DIMMC2 DIMMC2
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PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes)
PCIe and M2_3 slot bandwidth table
for 44-lane CPU
Graphics Card 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way* 3-Way 3-Way* 4-Way*
PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 @ 3.0 x8 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x8 Empty @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E3 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16
PCI_E5 Empty @ 3.0 x8 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
M2_3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4
(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)
for 28-lane CPU
Graphics Card 2-Way 2-Way* 3-Way 3-Way 3-Way* 4-Way*
PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 @ 3.0 x8 Empty @ 3.0 x8 Empty @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E3 Empty @ 3.0 x8 Empty @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E5 ─ ─ @ 3.0 x4 @ 3.0 x4 ─@ 3.0 x4
M2_3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 ─ ─ 3.0 x4 ─
(@: graphics card slot, ─: unavailable, *: best combination)
for 16-lane CPU
Graphics Card 2-Way 3-Way
PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 ─ ─
PCI_E3 @ 3.0 x4 @ 3.0 x4
PCI_E5 ─@ 3.0 x4
M2_3 3.0 x4 ─
(@: graphics card slot, ─: unavailable, *: best combination)
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Overview of Components
PCI_E1 PCI_E1
PCI_E1
PCI_E1
PCI_E1
PCI_E3
PCI_E3
PCI_E3
PCI_E3 PCI_E5
PCI_E2
PCI_E5
PCI_E2
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
For 44-lane & 28-lane CPU
For 28-lane CPU
For 44-lane CPU
For 44-lane CPU
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 and to prevent
deformation of the slot.
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Important
y
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
y
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
Installing SLI graphics cards
For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user
guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.
To install SLI graphics cards:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards
into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E3 slots.
2. Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector.
3. Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.
4. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and
software included in your graphics card package.
5. Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu,
click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and select Maximize
3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.
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Overview of Components
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
U.2 SSD.
http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw
U2_1: U.2 Connector
This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4
NVMe storage device.
Installing U.2 SSD
1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the
motherboard.
2. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 SSD.
3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable.
1
2
3
U.2 SSD
U.2 Connector
U.2 Cable
Connect to power
adapter cable
Important
The M2_2, SATA5 and SATA6 will be unavailable when installing U.2 device into U.2
port.
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M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)
M2_1
M2_2
M2_3
Important
y
Intel
®
RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.
y
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots.
y
M2_3 slot only supports PCIe 3.0 interface.
1
2
330°
5
Installing M.2 module
1. Remove the screw from the base screw.
2. Remove the base screw.
3. Tighten the base screw into the hole of
the distance to the M.2 slot as the length
your M.2 module.
4. Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 slot
at a 30-degree angle.
5. Put the screw in the notch on
the trailing edge of your M.2
module and tighten it into the
base screw.
4
Using M.2 Shield Frozr
We provide the M.2 Shield Frozr on the M2_2 slot to help dissipate heat away from the
M.2 module. Before installing the M.2 module, you need to remove screws that secure
the M.2 Shield Frozr, lift the M.2 Shield Frozr and remove the protective film and the
rubber from the thermal pad.
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Overview of Components
Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO Card
The M.2 XPANDER-AERO card provide four M.2 Key-M slots.
To install the M.2 XPANDER-AERO card:
1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four heatsink screws on the bottom of M.2
XPENDER-AERO.
7
6
2
3
430°
5
8
2. Remove the screw from the base screw.
3. Remove the base screw.
4. Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length
your M.2 device.
5. Insert your M.2 device into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.
6. Put the screw in the notch on the trailing edge of your M.2 device and tighten it
into the base screw.
1
7. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad of the heatsink.
8. Reinstall the heatsink by tightening four heatsink screws on the bottom of M.2
XPENDER-AERO.
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+
+
PCIE_PWR1
JCASE
JMB
11
12
13
9
10
9. Insert the M.2 XPENDER-AERO into an PCIe x16 slot.
10. Use the screw to secure the M.2 XPENDER-AERO.
11. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 connector to the power supply.
12. Connect the case’s HDD LED cable to the JCASE connector.
13. Using the supplied HDD LED cable to connect the JMB connector and HDD LED
pins (pin 1 & pin3) of JFP1.
HDD LED
JFP1
13
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Overview of Components
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
y
The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in
the M.2_1 slot.
y
The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in
the M.2_2 slot.
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
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.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA7
SATA6
SATA8
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector
This connector allows you to connect the VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) key module. You
need to enable the VROC function with Intel® RSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise) driver.
1
1 GND 2 VCC3
3 GND 4 SATA_RAID_KEY
Important
The VROC key module is purchased separately.
42 Overview of Components
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
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
1
JFP2
+
+-
-
Speaker
Buzzer 1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +
3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +
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
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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_PWR1~3
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_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
PCIE_PWR1
1
1 +12V 3 Ground
2 Ground 4 +5V
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OC1: GAME BOOST Knob
This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11
(extreme) for overclocking the processor. The processor’s voltage and frequency will
be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer.
Using GAME BOOST Knob
To setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps:
1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to hardware mode in BIOS Setup.
2. Power off the computer.
3. Refer to GAME BOOST Knob overclocking stage table and rotate the GAME BOOST
knob to select the overclocking stage as you desire.
4. Power on and then GAME BOOST will automatically overclock processor depending
on the stage you selected.
To disable GAME BOOST:
1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to HW mode in BIOS Setup.
2. Power off the computer.
3. Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to 0 and then power on. The configuration
parameters will be returned to default values.
Important
y
When enabling GAME BOOST mode, it is recommended to use liquid CPU cooler with
dual fan radiator for better cooling and performance.
y
You can also control the GAME BOOST function in BIOS Setup or with MSI DRAGON
CENTER software.
y
In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activate the
GAME BOOST function, please leave the settings in the BIOS > OC menu unchanged.
y
The success of overclocking depends on the components of your computer.
y
We do not guarantee the GAME BOOST overclocking range or the damages/ risks
caused by overclocking behavior.
y
MSI components are recommended for better compatibility when using GAME
BOOST function.
GAME BOOST knob
0
1
2
4
6
8
1
0
1
1
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Overview of Components
GAME BOOST Knob overclocking stage table
Stage CPU Max Frequency
i5-7640X i7-7740X i7-7800X i7-7820X i7-9800X i9-7900X
04.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.8 GHz 3.3 GHz
14.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
24.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
44.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
64.8 GHz 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
84.9 GHz 5.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.8 GHz
10 5.0 GHz 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.9 GHz
11 5.1 GHz 5.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.1 GHz 5.0 GHz
Stage CPU Max Frequency
i9-7920X i9-7940X i9-7960X i9-7980XE i9-9820X
02.9 GHz 3.1 GHz 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz 3.3 GHz
14.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
24.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.3 GHz
44.6 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
64.7 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
84.8 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
10 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
11 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.8 GHz
Stage CPU Max Frequency
i9-9900X i9-9920X i9-9940X i9-9960X i9-9980XE
03.5 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.3 GHz 3.1 GHz 3.0 GHz
14.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
24.6 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
44.7 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
64.8 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
84.9 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
10 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz
11 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
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OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper
When you close this jumper, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up
successfully.
Normal
(default)
Normal
(default)
Keep retrying OC
Force access to the
BIOS and skip OC failure
messages
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper
When you close this jumper, the system will be forced access to the BIOS and skip OC
failure messages .
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper
This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking
conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from
crashing.
Normal
(default)
Enabled
(Please enable this jumper
during BIOS POST.)
Important
y
Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The
overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
y
Please don’t switch to Enabled when power-off or the system will be un-bootable.
OC_RT1
OC_FS1
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Overview of Components
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.
PWM Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 +12V
3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal
DC Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 Voltage Control
3 Sense 4 NC
Pin definition of fan connectors
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: 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.
This motherboard 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.
1
CPU_FAN1/
PUMP_FAN1/
SYS_FAN1/ SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN2/ SYS_FAN3
EXS_FAN1/ EXS_FAN2
1
48 Overview of Components
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector
This connector allows you to connect a water flow meter to monitor the flow rate of
your liquid cooling system.
1
1 Ground 3 WFLOW IN
2 WFLOW PWR
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card.
1
1 FORCE_PWR 2 SCI_EVENT
3 SLP_S3# 4 SLP_S5#
5 GND
T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector
This connector allows you to connect the thermistor cable and use it to monitor the
temperature of the detection point.
Thermistor cable
GND
Sense
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Overview of Components
Installing ThunderboltM3 Card
1. Insert the ThunderboltM3 into the PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt supportive slot.
2. Connect one end of the Thunderbolt cable to the J1 connector on the card.
3. Connect the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to the JTBT1 connector on the
motherboard.
4. Use the screw to secure the ThunderboltM3.
5. Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to DP IN port on the ThunderboltM3.
6. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to DP port on the graphics card.
7. Enabling Thunderbolt Technology in the BIOS.
1
2
3
4
USB 3.1 Type-C/
Thunderbolt™ 3
ports
DP IN ports
J1 connector
JTBT1 connector
Thunderbolt cable
Daisy-Chain Thunderbolt drives and DisplayPort monitor
Daisy-Chain up to six Thunderbolt devices
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JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
Charger Port
The JUSB4 connector is a charger port which can increase USB power output for fast
charging your smartphone or USB-powered devices. The Charger Port is hardware
controlled by motherboard chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate
state or even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into Windows®,
you will need to install the MSI DRAGON CENTER software to turn ON/OFF the
Charging mode.
Important
When the Charging mode is enabled, the Charger Port data syncing will be disabled.
1 10
1120
JUSB3
1
10 11
20
JUSB4
1Power 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 NC 20 No Pin
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Overview of Components
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
1
2 10
9
1VCC 2VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1-
5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 No Pin 10 NC
Important
y
Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
y
In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI
DRAGON CENTER utility.
JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen2 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.
JUSB5 USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C port on
the front panel
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POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer.
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 jumper 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.
Power button Reset button
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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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BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch
This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs. If one is crashed, you can shift to the
other for booting by sliding the switch.
Recovering BIOS
When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the
failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS
file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS
file to the root of the USB flash drive.
1. Power off the computer.
2. Switch to the normal BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer.
4. Power on the computer and press Del key to enter BIOS setup during POST.
5. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to reboot the system and enter the flash
mode.
6. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS recovering process.
7. Switch to the failed BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click on Yes to start
recovering BIOS.
8. After the recovering process is completed, the system will reboot automatically
Important
y
Do not use the Multi-BIOS switch when system is booting up.
y
You can also use the LIVE UPDATE or BIOS Flash Button utility to flash BIOS. Please
refer to BIOS section for details.
BIOS B
BIOS A
(Default)
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Overview of Components
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors
The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. The
JRAINBOW connector allows you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable
RGB LED strips 5V.
1
JRGB
Extension cable LED strip
1
JRGB1
1 +12V 2 G
3 R 4 B
JRAINBOW2
JRAINBOW1
JRGB1
CAUTION
Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB connector and the JRAINBOW
connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB
connector will result in damage to the LED strip.
Important
y
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).
y
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.
y
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
y
Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip.
1
JRAINBOW Rainbow RGB LED
extension cable
WS2812B Individually
Addressable RGB LED strips 5V
1
JRAINBOW1 1
JRAINBOW2
1 +5V 2 Data
3 No Pin 4 Ground
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JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually
Addressable RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB LED 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.
Important
y
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.
y
Quantity of RGB LED Fans or RGB LED Lighting PRO strips supported may differ
between models. Please refer to the motherboard specification.
y
CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can’t be used at the same
time.
1JCORSAIR1
1 +5V 2 Data
3 Ground
JCORSAIR1 connector
JCORSAIR1 connector
SATA power
CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable
1
6
2
5
3
4
CORSAIR fan hub
CORSAIR RGB LED Fan Connection
CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO Connection
CORSAIR RGB LED fan
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Onboard LEDs
Onboard LEDs
EZ Debug LED
These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.
CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail.
BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or
fail.
DIMM LEDs
These LED indicate the memory modules are installed.
DIMM LEDs
XMP LED
This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled.
XMP LED
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Multi-BIOS LEDs
Multi-BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS ROM is in operation.
BIOS B LED (White)
BIOS A LED (Red)
JPWRLED1: LED power input
This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED light effects.
JPWRLED1 - LED power input
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Onboard LEDs
Debug Code LED
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.
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
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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
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
50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed
52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do
not match
53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected
54 Unspecified memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
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Onboard LEDs
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
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
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
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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
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
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Onboard LEDs
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
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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.
CPU Temperature
00 - 99 Displays current CPU temperature after the system has fully booted into
the OS.
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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® Driver 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 Driver 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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MYSTIC LIGHT
MYSTIC LIGHT is an application that allows you to control LED light effects of MSI &
partner products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to
download the applicable LED control software.
Device LED effect control screen
When you start up MYSTIC LIGHT, there will be a list of auto-detected devices on
the top of the screen. You can click the device icon to switch control screen between
devices from the list and you can synchronize their LED effects.
To change LED effect, select the device and LED area you wish, and then select a LED
effect from on the left column.
LED effect
selector
LED color
selector
Device
synchronization
LED area
selector
Effect speed
level
Brightness
level
Apply button
yLight effect selector - allow you to select LED light effects. Please note that for light
effect, the option would be more or less depending on the devices you have, it will only
list the light effects which are available for all included devices. Each page of effect
selector lists six effects, you can use the page navigation on the bottom to find more
options.
yLED Color selector - In this section, you may select the color for single light effects
(Stack, Breathing, Flashing etc.).
There are four custom color slots on the outer arc and six unchangeable
default colors on the inner arc. You can simply change LED color by
clicking a color on the outer or inner arc. To change the custom colors,
click one of the color slots on the outer arc to store the color of your
choice.
Then use the Hue Circle to choose the color you want. The color you
choose will be displayed on the center circle. Drag the brightness
slider up to increase brightness or drag down to decrease brightness.
You can specify a color by editing an RGB (red, green, blue) value
between 0 and 255.
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MYSTIC LIGHT
Fast
Brightness
Slow
Darkness
yLED area selector - allows you to select the LED area on the device. The LED effects
vary depending on your LED area selection.
yEffect speed level - allows you to adjust the LED light effect switching speed. Please
note that this function will only be available if your device supports it.
Select more dots to increase the rate of change of
the effect and fewer dots to decrease the speed.
Select more dots to increase the
LED brightness and fewer dots to
decrease the LED brightness.
yBrightness level - allows you to adjust LED light brightness. Please note that this
function will only be available if your device supports it.
yApply Button - Each time you change the
configurations, you need to click the Apply
button to apply changes.
yDevice synchronization - In this section, you may synchronize LED light effect to your
devices.
To synchronize devices - click the chain icon under device icon, when the broken-
chain icon changes to the red-chain icon, the device has synchronized the LED
effect settings with the other devices.
Red-chain icon - indicates the
device has been synchronized. Broken-chain icon - indicates the
device is not synchronized.
Device icon - click it to enter the device LED effect setting
screen. When it is turn red, it indicates the device you’re
currently setting.
Individual - You can also change settings for single device. To do that, click the
chain icon and turn the color to gray as below.
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All Sync
button
Profiles
control
panel
Synchronize all - There is a quick button on the upper right that allows you to
synchronize all your devices with one click. Click the All Sync button, then the chain
icons under all sync devices will be changed in red-chain icons and the Profile
control panel will appear on the left.
Profile control panel - used to save All Sync profile settings.
Save button - saves sync device
settings and lighting effect settings to
the current Sync Profile.
Create button - create a
new Profile setting.
Profile name -
allows you to edit
the Profile name.
Delete button - delete the
Profile setting.
Apply button - apply the
Profile setting.
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Nahimic 3
Nahimic 3
Nahimic 3 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains audio effects,
microphone effects and Sound Tracker.
Installation and Update
Nahimic 3 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please
use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’s official
website.
Audio Tab
From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’s audio effects, audio profiles and
settings.
Audio Profiles
Audio Effects
Reset Button
Try Button
On/Off Button
Device display & Volume
yDevice display & Volume - displays the type of audio device currently being used as
output, as well as its current volume.
Mute - mutes the current audio output device.
yAudio profiles - allows you to choose between 4 factory audio profiles to fit your
multimedia experience (Music, Gaming, Movie or Communication). All profiles can be
modified as you wish.
yOn/Off Button - allows you to turn all of Nahimic 3’s audio effects in one click.
yAudio Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 5 audio effects.
Surround Sound - it is an audio effect mainly dedicated to headphones acoustic
experience.
Gaming and Movies - virtualizes the multichannel audio stream from the
game engine or the movie soundtrack and downmixes it in order to retrieve a
multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers.
Music - expands the stereo for a wider sound stage.
Volume Stabilizer - it maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio
experience (dialogs, soundtrack, explosions, etc.) to make them all sound softer,
balanced or louder. The Quiet On / Off option allows to enter a night mode by
removing some basses. This way, you won’t disturb people around you if you’re
using speakers to play your media.
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Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming
communication from -12 to +12 dB.
Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB.
Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12
dB.
yReset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.
yTry Button - launches an audio sample that allows to test audio settings.
Microphone Tab
From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’s microphone effects and settings.
Microphone
Profiles
Microphone
Effects
Reset Button
Try Button
On/Off Button
Device display & Volume
yDevice display and volume - displays the type of recording device currently being
used as input, as well as its current volume..
Mute - mutes the current mic device.
yMic profiles - allows you to choose between 2 factory mic profiles to fit your
experience (Chat or Conference). All profiles can be modified as you wish.
yOn / Off button - allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 3’s microphone effects in
one click.
yMicrophone Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 4 microphone
effects.
Static Noise Suppression - it removes the static noises like the ones coming from
your computer fans.
Echo Cancellation - improves the voice quality by cancelling the echo.
Lateral Sound Cancellation - it only records the sound coming from the front of
your microphone.
Voice Stabilizer - Levels the volume of your voice in order to avoid any saturation
and maintains a constant and clear communication.
yReset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.
yTry Button - Turns the microphone loopback On/Off.
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Nahimic 3
Sound Tracker Tab
The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication
localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by
dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are,
the stronger the sounds are. Thanks to this feature, players are able to pick up an
approaching threat more definitively and easily, thereby being even more dynamic.
The Sound Tracker captures the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio
system, and is displayed in the applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11.
Sound Tracker
Effects
Sound Tracker
Compatible
games
Try ButtonOn/Off Button
yON / OFF Button - allows you to enable/ disable the Sound Tracker by switching this
option ON/ OFF.
yTry Button - launch a 7.1 audio sample allowing you to preview how the radar will
react in your game.
ySound Tracker Effects
Size - allows you to adjust the scale of the Sound Tracker, making it look bigger or
smaller.
Transparency - allows you to adjust the transparency of the Sound Tracker,
making it look more or less discrete.
Color - click the colored circle to open the color edition window. You can apply the
color you want to the dynamic segments.
yCompatible games - clicking this link opens the official Nahimic website, and leads
to the list of compatible games able to display the Sound Tracker.
Settings Tab
In this section, it allows you to select the language of Nahimic 3’s UI.
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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
y
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.
y
The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you
purchased.
Entering BIOS Setup
Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.
yPress 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.
yIn MSI Dragon Center application, click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The
system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.
Function key
F1: General Help
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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BIOS Setup
Resetting BIOS
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are
several ways to reset BIOS:
yGo to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.
yShort 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.
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, switch to the target BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click
on Yes to start recovering BIOS.
5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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.
2. Select BIOS Update.
3. Click on Scan button.
4. 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.
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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
(FAT32 format).
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.
Important
Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button.
To check your drive, go to Windows Explorer, right click on the drive icon and go to
Properties.
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BIOS Setup
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.
Information
display
XMP switch
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
Function
buttons
Language
SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch
M-Flash
Favorites
Hardware
Monitor
GAME BOOST
switch
yGAME BOOST switch - click on the center button to switch GAME BOOST control
between software (SW) and hardware (HW) . The inner circle represents the current
stage of hardware GAME BOOST and the outer circle stands for software. You can read
the CPU frequency of each GAME BOOST stage by clicking on the icon at right-
bottom corner.
Important
Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the
optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function.
yXMP switch - click on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory
Profile). Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. profile. This switch will only be
available if the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed.
ySetup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode
and EZ mode.
yScreenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB
flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
ySearch - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys and the search page will show. It allows
you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the item listing. Move
the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit search page.
Important
In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.
yLanguage - allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.
ySystem information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU
type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date.
yBoot 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.
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yInformation display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons
on left side to display related information.
yFunction buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2/Optane Genie, HD
audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by
clicking on their respective button.
yM-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to
update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
yHardware Monitor - click on this button to display the Hardware Monitor menu that
allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage.
yFavorites - press the Favorites tab or the F3 key to enter Favorites menu. It allows
you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-
used BIOS setting items.
Default HomePage - allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. SETTINGS, OC...,etc)
as the BIOS home page.
Favorite1~5 - allows you to add the frequently-used/ favorite BIOS setting items
in one page.
To add a BIOS item to a favorite page (Favorite 1~5)
1. Move the mouse over 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 page
1. Move the mouse over a BIOS item on favorite page (Favorite 1~5)
2. Right-click or press F2 key.
3. Choose Delete and click on OK.
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BIOS Setup
Advanced Mode
Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and
Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.
GAME BOOST
switch
XMP switch
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
BIOS menu
selection
Language
SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch
Menu display
BIOS menu
selection
yGAME BOOST switch/ XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/
System information/ Boot device priority bar - please refer to the descriptions of EZ
Mode Overview section.
yBIOS 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.
yMenu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
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SETTINGS
System Status
fSystem 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.
fSystem Time
Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements.
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
fSATA PortX/ M2_X
Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2 devices.
Important
If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA
cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
fSystem Information
Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory
(read only).
fDMI Information
Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read
only).
Advanced
fPCI Subsystem Settings
Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the
sub-menu.
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fPEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto]
Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices.
[Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
[Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only.
[Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled]
Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
[Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fMMIO High Granularity Size [1G]
Selects the allocation size used to assign memory-mapped I/O (MMIO) resources.
[Options:1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, 1024G]
fVROC Configuration
This submenu allows you to enable or disable the PCIe slots to support the RAID
function built by SSDs.
fACPI Settings
Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-
menu.
fPower LED [Blinking]
Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED.
[Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state.
[Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.
fCPU Over Temperature Alert [Auto]
Enables or disables the CPU overheating alert when CPU temperature is over 80
degrees centigrade.
fIntegrated Peripherals
Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press
Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
fOnboard LAN Controller2 [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller2.
fLAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This
item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
[Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
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fNetwork Stack [Disabled]
Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function.
[Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack.
[Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.
fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item
will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item
will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some
advanced features to enhance the speed and performance
of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing
(NCQ) and hot-plugging.
[Optane Mode] Enables Optane function for NVMe or PCIe storage
devices.
fM2_X-RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled]
Enables or disables M.2 PCIe storage remapping for Intel Rapid Storage.
fM.2/Optane Genie [Disabled]
Enables or disables M.2 storage/ Optane memory.
fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support.
[Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
fHD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.
fThunderbolt(TM) Configuration
fDiscrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables Thunderbolt™ support.
fUSB Configuration
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-
menu.
fUSB Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables all USB controller.
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fXHCI Hand-off [Diasbled]
Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI
hand-off feature.
fLegacy USB Support [Enabled]
Sets Legacy USB function support.
[Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected
and enable the legacy USB support.
[Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode.
[Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode.
fPower Management Setup
Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to
enter the sub-menu.
fErP Ready [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.
[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP
regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe
devices.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fRestore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss.
[Power Off] Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power.
[Power On] Boot up the system after restoring AC power.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous state (power on/ power off)
before AC power loss.
fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input.
[Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain
the shut down status.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fWindows OS Configuration
Sets Windows OS detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-
menu.
fWindows 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]
Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems.
Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware &
software) should meet the Windows 10 requirements.
[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows
equirement.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled]
MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to
speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot.
[Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And
the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.
[Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot.
Important
When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS
setup if needed. Please refer Entering BIOS Setup section for details.
fFast Boot [Enabled]
Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 10. This item will only be
available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
[Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot configuration.
fInternal GOP Configuration
Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press Enter to enter
the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is
enabled.
fSecure Boot
Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press Enter
to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL
Support is enabled.
fSecure Boot Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables secure boot support.
[Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure
boot settings.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fSecure Boot Mode [Standard]
Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be
loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled.
[Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS.
[Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load
the secure keys.
fKey Management
Manages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-
menu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to Custom.
fWake Up Event Setup
Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the
sub-menu.
fWake Up Event By [BIOS]
Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
[BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items.
[OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS.
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fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.
[Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system
will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in
these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).
fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards,
integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party
integrated chips.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes
when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fResume By Onboard Intel LAN [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes
when activity or input signal of Intel LAN device is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fResume by USB Device [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system wake up by USB devices.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of
USB device is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when
activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.
[Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when
activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when
activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fHot Key [Ctrl+Space]
Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears
when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.
fSecure Erase+
Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to
effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after
enabling Secure Erase+.
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Boot
Sets the sequence of system boot devices.
fFull Screen Logo Display [Enabled]
Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST.
[Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages.
fGO2BIOS [Disabled]
Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon
bootup.
[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power
button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fBootup NumLock State [On]
Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.
fInfo Block effect [Unlock]
Sets the state of Help information block.
[Unlock] Sliding effect.
[Lock] Fix the Help information block on the screen.
fAUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the booting
process hang-up over 5 seconds.
fBoot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS
installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured
automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.
[UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot
mode.
fFIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Sets device priority for system boot.
fBoot Option Priorities
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
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Security
fAdministrator Password
Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the
BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the
state of this item will show “Installed”.
fUser Password
Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS
items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is
set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show “Installed”.
fPassword Check [Setup]
Selects a condition that will request the password.
[Setup] A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.
[Boot] A password will be requested for booting the system.
fPassword Clear [Enabled]
Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password.
[Enabled] The password will be erased after clear CMOS.
[Disabled] The password will always be kept.
Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear
on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will
replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to
confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new
password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
fTrusted Computing
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
fSecurity Device Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing
the system.
fChassis Intrusion Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
fChassis Intrusion [Disabled]
Enables or disables recording messages when the chassis is opened. This function
is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
[Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a
warning message.
[Reset] Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please
return to Enabled or Disabled.
[Disabled] Disables this funcion.
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Save & Exit
fDiscard Changes and Exit
Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.
fSave Changes and Reboot
Save all changes and reboot the system.
fSave Changes
Save current changes.
fDiscard Changes
Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.
fRestore Defaults
Restore or load all default values.
fBoot Override
The installed bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to
be the boot device.
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OC
Important
y
Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
y
Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or
severely damage your hardware.
y
If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function
for easy overclocking.
fOC Explore Mode [Expert]
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.
fCPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports
Turbo Boost is installed.
[All Core] Enables the CPU Ratio. All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio that
be set in CPU Ratio.
[Per Core] Enables the Core X X of X xxxx MHz. Sets each CPU core ratio
separately.
[Turbo Ratio] Enables the X-Core Ration Limit. This option only appears when a CPU
that supports this function is installed.
fX-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]*
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only
appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
fAdjusted CPU Frequency
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
fCore X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto]*
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only
appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core.
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fCPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto]
Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation
when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting
automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
fGame Boost Function Control [By Onboard Button]
Enables the GAME BOOST function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on
motherboard. Enabling GAME BOOST function can automatically overclock the system
with MSI optimized overclocking profile.
fRing Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
fAdjusted Ring Frequency
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
fMisc Setting*
Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 items related to CPU features.
fEIST [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.
[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency
dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and
average heat production.
[Disabled] Disables EIST.
fIntel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed
CPU supports this function.
[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above
rated specifications when system request the highest performance
state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fEnhanced Turbo [Auto]*
Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU
performance. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fCPU Base Clock (MHz)
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.
fCPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
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fClockgen Features (optional)
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features.
fDynamic Frequency Control [Disabled]
Enables or disables to try different CPU BCLK under CPU loading to overclock the
system. This item will be disabled when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled.
fDFC Baseline (MHz) [Auto]
Sets initial BCLK for dynamic overclocking if not reach the threshold. This item will
be available when the Dynamic Frequency Control is enabled
fThreshold 1~3 (A) [Auto]
Sets the CPU current as the threshold for Dynamic Frequency Control. When
CPU current reaches the value, it will run the Level 1/ 2/ 3 BCLK for dynamic
overclocking. These items will appear when the Dynamic Frequency Control is
enabled.
fLevel 1~3 BCLK (MHz) [Auto]
Sets the CPU BCLK for the threshold. These items will appear when the Dynamic
Frequency Control is enabled.
fDynamic Frequency Search [Disabled]
Enables or disables to run the optimized dynamic BCLK. This item will be disabled
when the Dynamic Frequency Control is enabled.
fDynamic Frequency Search Mode [Once]
Sets the search mode of the dynamic BCLK. This item will be available when the
Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled.
[Once] Run once in the next system boot.
[Each Power On] Run in every time when system is powered on.
fDynamic Frequency Search Step (MHz) [Auto]
Sets the increase for running the dynamic BCLK. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure
this setting automatically. This item will be available when the Dynamic Frequency
Search is enabled.
fBCLK Amplitude [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK Amplitude for overclocking. Higher value might benefit to
get higher overclocking.
fSRC Clock Amplitude [Auto]
Sets the value for SRC clock Amplitude.
fSATA Clock Amplitude [Auto]
Sets the value for SATA clock Amplitude.
fBCLK Slew Rate [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK Slew Rate for overclocking. The value might vary
depending on the actual overclocking scenario.
fBCLK ORT Duration [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK ORT duration for overclocking. The value might vary
depending on the actual overclocking scenario.
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fExtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]
X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module.
Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory.
This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed.
fDRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*
Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.
fDRAM Frequency [Auto]
Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
fAdjusted DRAM Frequency
Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
fLoad Memory Presets [Disabled]*
Load OC Memory Preset will optimize the timing, voltage of installed memory module.
Important
Manual tweaking or fine-tune preferred parameter is still recommended due to
different memory module manufacturing quality.
fMemory Try It ! [Disabled]
It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory
preset.
fDRAM Timing Mode [Link]
Selects the memory timing mode.
[Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel.
[UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory
channel.
fAdvanced DRAM Configuration
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all
memory channel. The system may become un-stable or un-bootable after changing
memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default
settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and
enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
fMemory Fast Boot [Auto]*
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.
fCPU 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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fDRAM 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.
fCPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU
or memory has been replaced.
[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have
to load the default settings for new devices.
[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.
fOC Quick View Timer [3 Sec]*
Sets the duration of OC setting values showed on the screen. If set to Disabled, BIOS
will not show the variations of OC setting.
fCPU Specifications
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of
installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4].
Read only.
fCPU Technology Support
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of
installed CPU. Read only.
fMEMORY-Z
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and
timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by
pressing [F5].
fDIMMA1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2/D1/D2 Memory SPD
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of
installed memory. Read only.
fCPU Features
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fHyper-Threading [Enabled]
Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as
multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way,
the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed
CPU supports this technology.
[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.
fActive Processor Cores Control [All]
Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores.
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fLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.
[Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot
problems with older operating system that do not support the
processor with extended CPUID value.
[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.
fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.
[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run
multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system
can function as multiple systems virtually.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fIntel VT-D Tech [Disabled]
Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Directed I/O) technology.
fHardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher).
[Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data
and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU
performance.
[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.
fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).
[Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache
latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.
[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.
fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New
Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.
fIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU
from overheating.
[Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the
adaptive temperature.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fIntel C-State [Auto]
Enables or disables the Intel C-state. C-state is a processor power management
technology defined by ACPI.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption
accordingly.
[Disabled] Disable this function.
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fC1E Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item
appears when Intel C-State is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for
power-saving in halt state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fPackage C State limit [Auto]
This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is
idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when
Intel C-State is enabled.
fCFG Lock [Enabled]
Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.
[Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit.
[Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit.
fLong Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
fLong Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]
Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit(W).
fShort Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]
Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the
current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core
frequency for reducing the current.
fInternal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto]
Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for
CPU internal VR (Voltage Regulator). This item only appears when a CPU that
support this function is installed.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Enables the limitation of internal VR for over-voltage protection and
over-current protection.
[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.
fInternal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management. This item only
appears when a CPU that support this function is installed.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Enables the VR effciency management for power-saving control.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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M-FLASH
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load
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. When prompted, switch to the target BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click
on Yes to start recovering BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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OC PROFILE
fOverclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-
menu.
fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Name the current overclocking profile.
fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Save the current overclocking profile.
fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Load the current overclocking profile.
fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Clear the current overclocking profile.
fOC Profile Load from ROM
Load OC profile from BIOS ROM.
fOC Profile Save to USB
Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32
format only.
fOC Profile 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
Temperature
& Speed
Fan Manage
Temperature/
Voltage display
Setting
Buttons
fTemperature & Speed
Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.
fFan Manage
PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation.
DC - allows you to select the DC mode for fan operation.
Fan step up/ down time - allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down.
Smart Fan Mode field - allows you to drag the gradient points to configure
the fan target values for Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan can control the fan speed
automatically depending on the CPU temperature to keep it with in a specific range.
If the current CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function
will be activated.
Important
y
The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system.
y
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
fSettings Buttons
All Full Speed - configures all fans to run at full operating speed.
All Set Default - configures all fans to run at default operating speed.
All Set Cancel - discards current changes and restores previous operating fan
speeds .
fTemperature/ Voltage display
Shows CPU/ system temperature and the current voltages of CPU, system and
memory.
RAID Configuration
Below are the different types of a RAID.
RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives.
Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly
improves I/O performance.
RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and
provides enhanced read performance.
RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction
information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance.
RAID 10 uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a
RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
RAID level comparison
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10
Minimum # drives 2 2 3 4
Data protection None Excellent Excellent Excellent
Read performance Excellent OK Good OK
Write performance Excellent Good OK Good
Capacity utilization 100% 50% 67%~(1-1/n) 50%
Important
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.
Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
In Legacy mode, we can change the AHCI mode to RAID mode and disable the Fast
Boot then press Ctrl + I during the POST to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Legacy mode. However, most newer version of operating systems support UEFI
and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology UEFI mode can still run when the Fast Boot
is enabled. Therefore we recommend that you use the UEFI BIOS for simple and
advanced operations. The following description is based on the UEFI mode.
To enter the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 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/ Optane Mode.
4. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 10
WHQL Support and change setting to Enabled.
5. Skip this step If you are only using SATA storage devices. If you are using NVMe
PCIe SSDs, go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > M2_X
Pcie Storage Remapping and change setting to Enabled.
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RAID Configuration
6. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to
enter BIOS Setup menu.
7. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-
menu.
Creating RAID Volume
1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Enter Create RAID Volume screen. The following screen appears:
3. Specify a Name for RAID volume.
4. Select the RAID Level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.
5. In the Select Disks field, press Space key or press Enter key and use the ↑↓
arrow keys to select the option X to select the disks you want to create for the
RAID volume.
6. Select the Strip Size for the RAID array. The available values range from 4KB to
128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the
planned drive usage. Here are some typical values:
RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB.
7. Select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity (MB) field. The default value is
the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.
8. Go to the Create Volume field and press Enter to create the RAID volume. Upon
completion you are returned to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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Removing a RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives
will be lost.
Important
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system
will become unbootable.
1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to
enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen.
3. Select the Delete item and press Enter key to delete the selected RAID volume.
The following screen appears:
4. Select the Yes item and press Enter key to accept the volume deletion.
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RAID Configuration
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID
1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to
enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen.
3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen.
4. Select Reset to non-RAID item and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and
remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears:
5. Select the Yes item and press Enter key to accept the disk reseting.
Important
y
You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you
perform this operation.
y
Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as
incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
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Rebuilding RAID Array
A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard
drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a
result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To
re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below
that corresponds to the current situation.
1. Power off.
2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity.
3. Reboot the system and go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology.
4. Select the Degraded RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen.
5. Select the Rebuild item and press Enter key to rebuild the new hard drive.
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RAID Configuration
Installing RAID Driver
New Operating System Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows 10 x64 bit
Editions or newer 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 Intel RAID Drivers and then click
Browse.
To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the
optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\16.x\f6flpy-x64
3. Navigate to the directory containing the saved Intel RAID drivers, then click OK.
4. Select the (iaStorAC.inf) driver, click Next.
5. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should
continue.
6. 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.
Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software
1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 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 Intel 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 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology icon to open the Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology software.
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
Intel® Optane™ memory can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. This
section describes how to install and remove the Intel® Optane™ memory.
System Requirements
yIntel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards
ySupported 8th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ - i Processor
ySystem BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 16 or
later driver
yOperating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode).
yIntel® Optane™ Memory Module
Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory
Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 16.
1. Update BIOS (refer to the Updating BIOS section).
2. Install the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
Power off the system.
Refer to the Specifications for location to install your Intel® Optane™ memory
module.
Install the Intel® Optane™ memory module into the M.2 slot.
3. Enable M.2/Optane Genie
Power on and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
Enable M.2/Optane Genie by clicking the M.2/Optane Genie item.
Click Ok in the dialog.
Press F10 to save configuration and exit.
4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
Reboot to operating system.
Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
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.
Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the Intel RAID Drivers check-box.
Click the Install button.
When prompt you to restart, click OK button to finish.
Reboot System.
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory.
Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software.
Click Intel® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable.
Click Yes in the dialog.
6. Reboot System.
WARNING
Once you enable Intel
®
Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your
operating system, please follow the cautions listed below.
y
DO NOT set the SATA mode back to AHCI in BIOS.
y
DO NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS.
y
DO NOT remove the Intel
®
Optane™ memory module.
y
DO NOT replace the CPU that is not supported by Intel
®
Optane™ Memory.
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Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory
If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel®
Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid
operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel® Optane™
memory.
1. Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory.
Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory via the Intel® Optane™ memory application
(Intel® Rapid Storage Technology).
Click Yes in the dialog.
Reboot System.
2. Disable M.2/Optane Genie
Press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu during POST.
Disable M.2/Optane Genie by clicking M.2/Optane Genie item.
Click Ok in the dialog.
Press F10 to save configuration and exit.
3. Remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
Power off the system.
Remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
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.
yConnect the AC power cord to an
electrical outlet securely.
yCheck if all ATX power connectors
like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are
connected from the power supply to the
motherboard?
ySome power supply units have a power
button on the rear side, make sure the
button is turned on.
yCheck if the power switch cable is
connected to JFP1 pin header properly.
yVerify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is
set to Keep DATA.
yTest with another known working power
supply of equal or greater wattage.
The power is on, but no signal to
monitor
yConnect the monitor power cord to a
electrical outlet securely.
yMake sure the monitor is turned on.
ySelect different inputs on the monitor.
yIf 3 long beeps are heard, remove all
memory modules and try to install only
one memory module in the DIMMC1 slot
first and then restart the computer.
yIf 1 long 2 short beeps are heard,
remove and reinstall the graphics card
and then restart the computer.
yTest with another known working
graphics card.
The computer does not boot after
updating the BIOS
yClear the CMOS.
yUse the secondary BIOS to bootup the
system (Only for motherboard with Dual
BIOS)
Lost BIOS password
yClear the CMOS, but that will cause
you to lose all customized settings in the
BIOS.
There is no audio
yAdjust the volume.
yConnect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear IO
panel.
yRemove secondary speakers/
headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio
devices.
yTest with another known working
speaker or headphone.
There is no network
yMake sure the network chipset driver
has been installed.
yVerify if the network cable is properly
connected and make sure the LAN port
LEDs are properly illuminated.
yVerify your TCP/IP settings.
yRestart or reset your router.
yTest with another known working LAN
cable.
The USB device is not working
yMake sure your USB drive driver has
been installed.
yVerify if USB device is listed in
Windows® Device Manager.
yConnect the USB device to other USB
port on the motherboard rear IO panel.
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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.
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이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주
로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모
든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
クラスB情報技術装置
この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この
装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的として
い ま す が、こ の 装 置 が ラ ジ オ や テ レ ビ ジ ョ ン 受
信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすこと
があります。取扱説明書に従って
正しい取り扱いをして下さい
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:
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste
batteries should be collected separately
for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain
perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in
California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations,
such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC
No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical
substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
html
Environmental Policy
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
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be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and
manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take
back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded
products that are sold into the EU. You can return these
products to local collection points.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer
Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-
Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt
werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel-
und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die
Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte,
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen.
Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen
Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger
l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux
déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques,
directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que
les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent
être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement
mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements
seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin
de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la
communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez
retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de
collecte.
РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия
по защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем
вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского
Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения
окружающей среды использованным электрическим
и электронным оборудованием (директива
WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к
электрическому и электронному оборудованию,
не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор,
поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать
его для переработки по окончании срока службы.
MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему
продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории
EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы
можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные
пункты приема.
ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección
del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea
en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos,
con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005,
los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y
equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados
en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los
fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados
a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de
su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los
términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en
la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted
debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio
establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de
estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan
herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking
tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische
producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in
zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als
vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden
verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het
eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig
de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de
merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze
goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale
inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje
vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da
vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj
ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/
EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi
koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu”
ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag
ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka
trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI
oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako
firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą
odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych
(Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13
sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie
elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane
jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych
produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w
momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty
(sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane
z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.
TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi
korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik
Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13
Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere,
elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar
gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra
ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa
Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile
işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost
MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci
elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/
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EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat
“elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném
komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou
povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení
jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na
odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích
EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete
odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük,
illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti
Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba
lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint
az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,
és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói
kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére
azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a
termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket
az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített
termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az
ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della
natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo
Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici,
Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005,
prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali
Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati
come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali
saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine
del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva
ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati
venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del
loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più
vicino punto di raccolta
日本JIS C 0950材質宣言
日本工業規格JIS C 0950に よ り、 2006年7月1日以降に販
売される特定分野の電気および電子機器について、製造
者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html
http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/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
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
Україна обмеження на наявність
небезпечних речовин
Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного
регламенту щодо обмеження використання
деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та
електронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою
Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057.
Việt Nam RoHS
Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công
ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT
quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của
một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện,
điện tử”
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.
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
この製品は、周波数帯域 2.4GHz, 5GHz で動作していると
きは、屋内においてのみ使用可能です。
NCC無線設備警告聲明
工作頻率2.4GHz, 5GHz該頻段限於室內使用。
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商
號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設
計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通
信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時
方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無
線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學
及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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, BT
Frequency Range :2.4GHz, 5GHz
Modulation :FHSS, DSSS, OFDM
Power Output :10, 20, 23
Channel Band Width :1, 5, 20 ,40 , 80MHz
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Copyright © 2019 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.
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
Revision History
Version 1.0, 2018/10, First release
Version 1.1, 2019/11, Update Flash BIOS Button
产品中有害物质的名称及含量
部件名称
有害物质
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板组件*╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
电池** ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外部信号连接头 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
线材 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
○: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
╳: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所有部件都符合
欧盟RoHS要 求。
* 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。
** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。
■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。
■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
單元
限用物質及其化學符號
鉛
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
鎘
(Cd)
六價鉻
(Cr+6)
多溴聯苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
電路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電子元件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
金屬機構件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
塑膠機構件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
備考1. “超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。
備考2. “○” 係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
備考3. “－” 係指該項限用物質為排除項目。