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...Memory 1-16 Up to Quad-Channel mode 1-16 Defined Channel list 1-16 Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule 1-17 Dual-Channel mode 1-17 Triple-Channel mode 1-17 Quad-Channel mode 1-17 Quad-Channel mode 1-18 Mounting Screw Holes 1-19 Power Supply 1-20 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-20 Expansion Slots 1-21 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-21 PCIe Bandwidth Table 1-21 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-22 Single Video Card Installation 1-22 Internal Connectors 1-23 SATA1~10: SATA Connectors 1-23 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector 1-24 M2_1: M.2 Port 1-24 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan...
...Memory 1-16 Up to Quad-Channel mode 1-16 Defined Channel list 1-16 Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule 1-17 Dual-Channel mode 1-17 Triple-Channel mode 1-17 Quad-Channel mode 1-17 Quad-Channel mode 1-18 Mounting Screw Holes 1-19 Power Supply 1-20 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-20 Expansion Slots 1-21 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-21 PCIe Bandwidth Table 1-21 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-22 Single Video Card Installation 1-22 Internal Connectors 1-23 SATA1~10: SATA Connectors 1-23 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector 1-24 M2_1: M.2 Port 1-24 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan...
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... ports on the back panel * Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger. ■■Realtek® ALC892 Codec -- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio -- Supports S/PDIF output ■■1x Intel I218 Gigabit LAN Getting Started 1-4 SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode. -- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology (Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1) ■■1x SATA Express port* ■■1x M.2 port, supports up to 32Gb/s speed** -- Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage USB Audio LAN...
... ports on the back panel * Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger. ■■Realtek® ALC892 Codec -- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio -- Supports S/PDIF output ■■1x Intel I218 Gigabit LAN Getting Started 1-4 SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode. -- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology (Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1) ■■1x SATA Express port* ■■1x M.2 port, supports up to 32Gb/s speed** -- Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage USB Audio LAN...
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... that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. http://youtu.be hooked on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. Getting Started 1-20 Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
... that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. http://youtu.be hooked on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. Getting Started 1-20 Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
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... support IDE mode and AHCI mode. Refer to the device's manual for further information. • Many computer cases also require that came with your computer case or your SATA device for space saving purposes. 1-23 Getting Started Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to one SATA device. http://youtu.be screwed down into the case. Each connector can connect to Install SATA HDD. SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Chapter 1 Internal Connectors SATA1~10: SATA Connectors...
... support IDE mode and AHCI mode. Refer to the device's manual for further information. • Many computer cases also require that came with your computer case or your SATA device for space saving purposes. 1-23 Getting Started Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to one SATA device. http://youtu.be screwed down into the case. Each connector can connect to Install SATA HDD. SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Chapter 1 Internal Connectors SATA1~10: SATA Connectors...
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... by a SATA Express cable. SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Chapter 1 M2_1: M.2 Port The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module. Connects the SATA Express device to install M.2 module. Getting Started 1-24 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector The SATA Express, a new high performance storage interface, supports to connect 1 SATA Express device with Legacy ROM. • M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the...
... by a SATA Express cable. SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Chapter 1 M2_1: M.2 Port The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module. Connects the SATA Express device to install M.2 module. Getting Started 1-24 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector The SATA Express, a new high performance storage interface, supports to connect 1 SATA Express device with Legacy ROM. • M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the...
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... automatically overclock for instructions on how to change your motherboard's functions through the use of OC Genie is in the BIOS setup. Getting Started 1-30 OC1: OC Genie Button This button is in BIOS. • Please install DDR4 2133 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink/cooler to automatically overclock the system. On the next boot, the processor will explain how to turn off mode. To disable OC Genie, Set this button...
... automatically overclock for instructions on how to change your motherboard's functions through the use of OC Genie is in the BIOS setup. Getting Started 1-30 OC1: OC Genie Button This button is in BIOS. • Please install DDR4 2133 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink/cooler to automatically overclock the system. On the next boot, the processor will explain how to turn off mode. To disable OC Genie, Set this button...
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...] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶▶Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for SATA storage devices. Press to indicate the S3 state. ▶▶Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. [RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Power LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of SATA storage device, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Chapter 3 3-9 BIOS Setup...
...] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶▶Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for SATA storage devices. Press to indicate the S3 state. ▶▶Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. [RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Power LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of SATA storage device, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Chapter 3 3-9 BIOS Setup...
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...;sSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] (For SATA7~10) Sets the operation mode of the onboard 2nd SATA controller. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for the SATA ports. ▶▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. ▶▶HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-10 AHCI...
...;sSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] (For SATA7~10) Sets the operation mode of the onboard 2nd SATA controller. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for the SATA ports. ▶▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. ▶▶HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-10 AHCI...
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... power loss. [Power Off] Leaves the system in power off ) before AC power loss. ▶▶On board Function LED Control [On] Enables or disables the onboard function LEDs. [On] Enables onboard function LEDs. [Off] Disables onboard function LEDs. ▶▶Windows 8/ 8.1 Configuration Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on / power...
... power loss. [Power Off] Leaves the system in power off ) before AC power loss. ▶▶On board Function LED Control [On] Enables or disables the onboard function LEDs. [On] Enables onboard function LEDs. [Off] Disables onboard function LEDs. ▶▶Windows 8/ 8.1 Configuration Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on / power...
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... wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. If Resume By RTC Alarm is detected. This item is enabled. ▶▶Secure Boot Support [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up events will automatically load the secure keys from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables...
... wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. If Resume By RTC Alarm is detected. This item is enabled. ▶▶Secure Boot Support [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up events will automatically load the secure keys from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables...
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... boot devices. user has full rights to change the BIOS items. Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will be configured automatically by BIOS when "Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature" is disabled, you are used to [Reset], then it will record and issue a warning message. Once the password is enabled. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶▶FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system security. Once the chassis is being disabled. Enters...
... boot devices. user has full rights to change the BIOS items. Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will be configured automatically by BIOS when "Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature" is disabled, you are used to [Reset], then it will record and issue a warning message. Once the password is enabled. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶▶FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system security. Once the chassis is being disabled. Enters...
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... is used to save current changes. ▶▶Discard Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values. ▶▶Restore Defaults This item is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶▶Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting.
... is used to save current changes. ▶▶Discard Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values. ▶▶Restore Defaults This item is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶▶Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting.
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... [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. Chapter 3 3-17 BIOS Setup This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be configured automatically by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen. [By Onboard Button...
... [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. Chapter 3 3-17 BIOS Setup This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be configured automatically by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen. [By Onboard Button...
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... the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by memory module. User can set the memory timing for respective memory channel. ▶▶Advanced DRAM Configuration Press to load the default settings.) Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-18 This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. The valid value range depends on SPD (Serial...
... the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by memory module. User can set the memory timing for respective memory channel. ▶▶Advanced DRAM Configuration Press to load the default settings.) Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-18 This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. The valid value range depends on SPD (Serial...
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...~X [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU core. These items only appear when "Active Processor Cores Control" is highly improved. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. 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 CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled...
...~X [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU core. These items only appear when "Active Processor Cores Control" is highly improved. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. 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 CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled...
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... a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the idle state of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. 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. When the current is over the specified limit value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for power...
... a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the idle state of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. 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. When the current is over the specified limit value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for power...
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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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... to enable the RAID function in BIOS to enter Configuration Utility.. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is only available with a supported Intel chipset. It should appear early in the following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the "Intel® RAID for a few seconds. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for Serial ATA" status screen...
... to enable the RAID function in BIOS to enter Configuration Utility.. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is only available with a supported Intel chipset. It should appear early in the following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the "Intel® RAID for a few seconds. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for Serial ATA" status screen...
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... to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Intel RAID B-12 Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to use the SSD caching. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order to accelerate the system performance. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in BIOS. Insert the MSI Driver DVD...
... to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Intel RAID B-12 Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to use the SSD caching. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order to accelerate the system performance. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in BIOS. Insert the MSI Driver DVD...