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...the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes ** For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes ■■Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFireTM Technology* ■■Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology * Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 ■■Intel® X99 ...supports MSI Super Charger. ■■Realtek® ALC892 Codec -- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio -- SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 -- Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage USB Audio LAN ■■Supports...
...the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes ** For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes ■■Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFireTM Technology* ■■Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology * Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 ■■Intel® X99 ...supports MSI Super Charger. ■■Realtek® ALC892 Codec -- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio -- SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 -- Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage USB Audio LAN ■■Supports...
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... SATA Express connector ■■1x M.2 connector ■■2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■■2x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports) ■■2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ■■3x 4-pin system fan connectors ■■1x Front panel ...CPU/System fan speed control ■■2x 128 Mb flash ■■UEFI AMI BIOS ■■ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0 ■■Multi-language ■■Military Class 4 ■■OC Genie 4 ■■CLICK BIOS 4 ■■NVIDIA SLI...
... SATA Express connector ■■1x M.2 connector ■■2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■■2x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports) ■■2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ■■3x 4-pin system fan connectors ■■1x Front panel ...CPU/System fan speed control ■■2x 128 Mb flash ■■UEFI AMI BIOS ■■ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0 ■■Multi-language ■■Military Class 4 ■■OC Genie 4 ■■CLICK BIOS 4 ■■NVIDIA SLI...
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Fast Boot -- Super Charger -- ECO Center ■■Norton Internet Security Solution ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■ATX Form Factor ■■12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Smart Utilities -- Software Form Factor ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- x 9.6 in . Live Update 6 -- Command Center --
Fast Boot -- Super Charger -- ECO Center ■■Norton Internet Security Solution ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■ATX Form Factor ■■12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/ Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-6 Smart Utilities -- Software Form Factor ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- x 9.6 in . Live Update 6 -- Command Center --
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... is designed to protect the CPU from overheating. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to support overclocking. Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system...'s power supply and unplug the power supply's power cord to enhance heat dissipation. Overclocking This motherboard is the Pin 1 indicator. Always make sure that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Getting Started 1-12 MSI...
... is designed to protect the CPU from overheating. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to support overclocking. Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system...'s power supply and unplug the power supply's power cord to enhance heat dissipation. Overclocking This motherboard is the Pin 1 indicator. Always make sure that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Getting Started 1-12 MSI...
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...3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe Bandwidth Table ■■3.0 = PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, 2.0 = PCIe Gen 2.0 lanes Bandwidth 1-Way 2-Way 3-Way CPU Type 40 lanes 28 lanes 40 lanes 28 lanes 40 lanes 28 lanes PCI_E1 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x8 PCI_E3 3.0 x16 3.0...the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. Read the expansion card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. 1-21 Getting...
...3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe Bandwidth Table ■■3.0 = PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, 2.0 = PCIe Gen 2.0 lanes Bandwidth 1-Way 2-Way 3-Way CPU Type 40 lanes 28 lanes 40 lanes 28 lanes 40 lanes 28 lanes PCI_E1 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x8 PCI_E3 3.0 x16 3.0...the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. Read the expansion card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. 1-21 Getting...
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...CS2.eS1n.psGeereoduCndontSroYl SFAN3 Important • Please refer to your processor's official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink. • These connectors support Smart Fan Control with +12V. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to a power... impeding any available system fan connector. The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU's and system's temperature. • If there are available to connect a fan directly to the power supply directly. If the...
...CS2.eS1n.psGeereoduCndontSroYl SFAN3 Important • Please refer to your processor's official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink. • These connectors support Smart Fan Control with +12V. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to a power... impeding any available system fan connector. The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU's and system's temperature. • If there are available to connect a fan directly to the power supply directly. If the...
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... your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is installed. Sets each CPU core ratio separately in "X-Core Ratio Limit". ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that support "Turbo Boost" is used to determine CPU clock speed for all cores. BIOS Setup 3-16 OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your...
... your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is installed. Sets each CPU core ratio separately in "X-Core Ratio Limit". ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that support "Turbo Boost" is used to determine CPU clock speed for all cores. BIOS Setup 3-16 OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your...
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... virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. 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 ...is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the installed CPU. ▶▶Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. It can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC Genie function is enabled...
... virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. 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 ...is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the installed CPU. ▶▶Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. It can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC Genie function is enabled...
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... Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be available when you install the memory modules that supports this function. [Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module. [Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed... system may become unstable or unbootable after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in "DRAM Timing Mode". This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button ...
... Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be available when you install the memory modules that supports this function. [Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module. [Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed... system may become unstable or unbootable after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in "DRAM Timing Mode". This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button ...
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... to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶▶VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-20 ▶▶CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU VRM over-..."Auto", BIOS will configure this settings. ▶▶SVID Communication [Auto]* Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] PWM phase will be configured automatically by BIOS. [...
... to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶▶VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-20 ▶▶CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU VRM over-..."Auto", BIOS will configure this settings. ▶▶SVID Communication [Auto]* Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] PWM phase will be configured automatically by BIOS. [...
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...menu. ▶▶Hyper-Threading [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to enter the sub-menu. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this way, the system performance is enabled. ▶▶Limit ... at any time by pressing [F4]. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. In this item if the system does not...
...menu. ▶▶Hyper-Threading [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to enter the sub-menu. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this way, the system performance is enabled. ▶▶Limit ... at any time by pressing [F4]. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. In this item if the system does not...
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... VT-D technology and allows a platform to damage the system. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. ▶▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple...
... VT-D technology and allows a platform to damage the system. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. ▶▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple...
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... state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving when system is idle. When the current is for Simple mode and appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶▶...Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in halt state. This item will automatically reduce the core frequency...
... state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving when system is idle. When the current is for Simple mode and appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶▶...Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in halt state. This item will automatically reduce the core frequency...