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... required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/ iii Preface Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Preface Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of power unit capacity for IT buyers...
... required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/ iii Preface Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Preface Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of power unit capacity for IT buyers...
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... Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-7 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-9 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply 1-17 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-17 Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI1: PCI Slot 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Single Video Card Installation 1-19 Internal Connectors 1-20 SATA1~6: SATA Connectors 1-20...
... Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-7 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-9 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply 1-17 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-17 Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI1: PCI Slot 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Single Video Card Installation 1-19 Internal Connectors 1-20 SATA1~6: SATA Connectors 1-20...
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...System Panel Connectors 1-22 JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-23 JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-23 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 1-24 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 1-25 JCOM1: Serial Port Connector 1-25 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-25 Jumper & Button 1-26 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-26 ECO_SW1: ECO Button 1-26 Drivers and Utilities 1-27 Driver/ Utilities Installation 1-27 Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation 2-5 Power Connectors Installation 2-7 SATA HDD...
...System Panel Connectors 1-22 JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-23 JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-23 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 1-24 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector 1-25 JCOM1: Serial Port Connector 1-25 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-25 Jumper & Button 1-26 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper 1-26 ECO_SW1: ECO Button 1-26 Drivers and Utilities 1-27 Driver/ Utilities Installation 1-27 Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation 2-5 Power Connectors Installation 2-7 SATA HDD...
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...-pin ATX main power connector ■■1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ■■6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (for H97M ECO) ■■4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (for B85M ECO) ■■2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■■1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■■1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■■1x 4-pin system fan connector ■■1x 3-pin system fan connector ■■1x Clear CMOS jumper ■■1x Chassis Intrusion connector ■■1x Front panel audio...
...-pin ATX main power connector ■■1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ■■6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (for H97M ECO) ■■4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (for B85M ECO) ■■2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■■1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■■1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■■1x 4-pin system fan connector ■■1x 3-pin system fan connector ■■1x Clear CMOS jumper ■■1x Chassis Intrusion connector ■■1x Front panel audio...
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Chapter 1 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Back Panel CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors DIMM1~4 Memory Slots ECO_SW1 ECO Button JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector PCI1 PCI Slot PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots SATA1~6 SATA Connectors Page 1-9 1-...
Chapter 1 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Back Panel CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors DIMM1~4 Memory Slots ECO_SW1 ECO Button JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector PCI1 PCI Slot PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots SATA1~6 SATA Connectors Page 1-9 1-...
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...hooked on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to install power supply connectors. If done correctly, the clip on the motherboard's power connector. 2.G1....power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to connect an ATX power supply...
...hooked on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to install power supply connectors. If done correctly, the clip on the motherboard's power connector. 2.G1....power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to connect an ATX power supply...
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... edge of the motherboard's expansion slots. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Determine what type of the computer case. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be /mG0GZpr9w_A Single Video Card Installation 1. Line up the video card on the expansion slot(s) that will significantly boost the system's graphics performance. http...
... edge of the motherboard's expansion slots. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Determine what type of the computer case. Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the computer case. 2. Depending on the expansion slot(s) used, there should be /mG0GZpr9w_A Single Video Card Installation 1. Line up the video card on the expansion slot(s) that will significantly boost the system's graphics performance. http...
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...LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶▶Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of the onboard Power LED. [Dual Color] The power LED turns...
...LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶▶Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of the onboard Power LED. [Dual Color] The power LED turns...
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... Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. [Enabled] Enables IGD multi-screen function. [Disabled] Disables IGD multi-screen function. ▶▶Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Sets Intel® Rapid Start Technology for optimum system. This item defines the exact memory size shared to [AHCI]/ [RAID]. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. ▶▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio...
... Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. [Enabled] Enables IGD multi-screen function. [Disabled] Disables IGD multi-screen function. ▶▶Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Sets Intel® Rapid Start Technology for optimum system. This item defines the exact memory size shared to [AHCI]/ [RAID]. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. ▶▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio...
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... Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of memory. ▶▶Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Technology to support hybrid hard disk drive. [Enabled] Enables hybrid hard disk support. [Disabled] Disables hybrid hard disk support. ▶▶RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology. This function is available when an SSD is enabled. Important The partition size must be saved before the system enters sleep mode...
... Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of memory. ▶▶Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Technology to support hybrid hard disk drive. [Enabled] Enables hybrid hard disk support. [Disabled] Disables hybrid hard disk support. ▶▶RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology. This function is available when an SSD is enabled. Important The partition size must be saved before the system enters sleep mode...
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...;Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto] Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. This item appears when a installed CPU supports this feature. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port 0 (COM...
...;Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto] Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. This item appears when a installed CPU supports this feature. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port 0 (COM...
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... installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirements. [Enabled] The system will not support S4 & S5 wake up the system after restoring AC power. [Last State] Restores the system to EuP 2013 regulation. [Disabled] Disables this function. email and social networks) by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. ▶▶Restore after restoring AC power. [Power On] Boot up by periodically waking your system from sleep mode. Press to enter the sub-menu...
... installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirements. [Enabled] The system will not support S4 & S5 wake up the system after restoring AC power. [Last State] Restores the system to EuP 2013 regulation. [Disabled] Disables this function. email and social networks) by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. ▶▶Restore after restoring AC power. [Power On] Boot up by periodically waking your system from sleep mode. Press to enter the sub-menu...
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... boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Selects the secure boot mode. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for different sleep modes. Press to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up booting time. This submenu will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to enter the sub-menu. This item will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to speed...
... boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Selects the secure boot mode. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for different sleep modes. Press to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up booting time. This submenu will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to enter the sub-menu. This item will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to speed...
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... operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, and use these fields (using the and to select the date & time settings). ▶▶Resume By PCI/ PCI-E Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI/ PCI express device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. Note: enables this Item to support "Resume from S3 By USB Device" with USB Power Jumpers, you will...
... operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, and use these fields (using the and to select the date & time settings). ▶▶Resume By PCI/ PCI-E Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI/ PCI express device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. Note: enables this Item to support "Resume from S3 By USB Device" with USB Power Jumpers, you will...
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... [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶▶Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any previous set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶▶Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶▶TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to start booting...
... [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶▶Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any previous set password, press when you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. ▶▶Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶▶TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to start booting...
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...-Threading Technology [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to enter the sub-menu. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. In this function. ▶▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that can prevent certain classes of installed CPU. The sub-menu displays the...
...-Threading Technology [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to enter the sub-menu. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. In this function. ▶▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that can prevent certain classes of installed CPU. The sub-menu displays the...
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... AES support. [Disabled] Disables Intel AES support. ▶▶Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Intel C-State [Enabled] C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from memory...
... AES support. [Disabled] Disables Intel AES support. ▶▶Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Intel C-State [Enabled] C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from memory...
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... BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶▶BIOS Boot Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk. [Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard. *This may cause system unstable, MSI recommend it only for power users. ▶▶Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk...
... BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶▶BIOS Boot Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk. [Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard. *This may cause system unstable, MSI recommend it only for power users. ▶▶Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk...
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... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. B-3 Intel RAID The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is only available with a supported Intel chipset. RAID Volumes None defined. Important The "Device Model", "Serial #" and "Size" in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). It should appear early in the following message will appear for Serial ATA" status screen, which should not be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. Physical Disks: Port Device Model 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial...
... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. B-3 Intel RAID The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is only available with a supported Intel chipset. RAID Volumes None defined. Important The "Device Model", "Serial #" and "Size" in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). It should appear early in the following message will appear for Serial ATA" status screen, which should not be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. Physical Disks: Port Device Model 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial...
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... to enable system acceleration. The OS must set the SATA Mode to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. Install Intel RAID driver Appendix B 6. Connect the SSD. 8. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use the SSD caching. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in BIOS. 3. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Install Windows operating system. 4. Follow these steps to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. If Windows has been installed in BIOS. Powered...
... to enable system acceleration. The OS must set the SATA Mode to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. Install Intel RAID driver Appendix B 6. Connect the SSD. 8. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use the SSD caching. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in BIOS. 3. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Install Windows operating system. 4. Follow these steps to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. If Windows has been installed in BIOS. Powered...