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... Start ...3 Preparing Tools and Components 3 Installing a Processor 4 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Block Diagram ...20 Rear I/O Panel ...21 LAN Port LED Status Table 21 Audio Ports Configuration 21 Realtek HD Audio Manager 22 Overview of Components 24 CPU Socket ...26 DIMM Slots...27 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots 28 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 30 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb...
... Start ...3 Preparing Tools and Components 3 Installing a Processor 4 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Block Diagram ...20 Rear I/O Panel ...21 LAN Port LED Status Table 21 Audio Ports Configuration 21 Realtek HD Audio Manager 22 Overview of Components 24 CPU Socket ...26 DIMM Slots...27 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots 28 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 30 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb...
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... Mode ...44 SETTINGS...45 Advanced...45 Boot...52 Security ...53 Save & Exit...54 OC...55 M-FLASH ...61 OC PROFILE ...62 HARDWARE MONITOR 63 Software Description 64 Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 64 Installing Drivers 64 Installing Utilities 64 LIVE UPDATE 6...65 COMMAND CENTER 67 MSI SMART TOOL 71 MYSTIC LIGHT...73 RAMDISK...74 X-BOOST ...75 NETWORK MANAGER 77 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 79 CPU-Z...80 RAID Configuration 81 Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
... Mode ...44 SETTINGS...45 Advanced...45 Boot...52 Security ...53 Save & Exit...54 OC...55 M-FLASH ...61 OC PROFILE ...62 HARDWARE MONITOR 63 Software Description 64 Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 64 Installing Drivers 64 Installing Utilities 64 LIVE UPDATE 6...65 COMMAND CENTER 67 MSI SMART TOOL 71 MYSTIC LIGHT...73 RAMDISK...74 X-BOOST ...75 NETWORK MANAGER 77 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 79 CPU-Z...80 RAID Configuration 81 Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
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... Factor BIOS Features Software y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x Front panel connectors y 1x RGB LED connector (Z270 SLI PLUS) y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Serial port connector y 1x Parallel port connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip y CPU/System temperature detection y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control y ATX Form Factor y 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language y Drivers y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y FAST BOOT y SUPER...
... Factor BIOS Features Software y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x Front panel connectors y 1x RGB LED connector (Z270 SLI PLUS) y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Serial port connector y 1x Parallel port connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip y CPU/System temperature detection y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control y ATX Form Factor y 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language y Drivers y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y FAST BOOT y SUPER...
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...: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is for about 5-10 seconds. 3. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to default values 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Overview of Components 37 Please refer to save system configuration data. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to clear the CMOS memory. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on...
...: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is for about 5-10 seconds. 3. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to default values 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Overview of Components 37 Please refer to save system configuration data. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to clear the CMOS memory. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on...
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... install the latest BIOS file. 5. Updating BIOS: 1. After the flashing process is set properly. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Click on the motherboard. Click on Yes to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS. Please refer to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 4. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on icon to load optimized defaults. And then click Next and Start...
... install the latest BIOS file. 5. Updating BIOS: 1. After the flashing process is set properly. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Click on the motherboard. Click on Yes to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS. Please refer to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 4. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on icon to load optimized defaults. And then click Next and Start...
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.... shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by BIOS item name, enter the item name to configure the basic setting. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Boot device priority bar Information display M-Flash Favorites Hardware Monitor Function buttons y OC GENIE 4 switch - This switch will show. y Screenshot - allows you to change the boot priority. you...
.... shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by BIOS item name, enter the item name to configure the basic setting. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Boot device priority bar Information display M-Flash Favorites Hardware Monitor Function buttons y OC GENIE 4 switch - This switch will show. y Screenshot - allows you to change the boot priority. you...
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...-used BIOS setting items. Default HomePage - You just need to click on favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 2. allows you using M.2 PCIe SSDs with a USB flash drive. BIOS Setup 43 Move the mouse over a BIOS item on the M.2 GENIE button to create the RAID 0 volume. enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2 Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by percentage. y Hardware Monitor - It allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. Right-click or press F2 key...
...-used BIOS setting items. Default HomePage - You just need to click on favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 2. allows you using M.2 PCIe SSDs with a USB flash drive. BIOS Setup 43 Move the mouse over a BIOS item on the M.2 GENIE button to create the RAID 0 volume. enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2 Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by percentage. y Hardware Monitor - It allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. Right-click or press F2 key...
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... ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters 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 be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCI interface device. [Options...
... ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters 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 be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCI interface device. [Options...
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... graphics card. fM2_1/ M2_2-RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel Rapid Storage Technology for the SATA ports. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows user to the onboard graphics. fIntel Serial I/O [Disabled] Enables or disables the supported devices to PEG. BIOS Setup 47 fIntegrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode...
... graphics card. fM2_1/ M2_2-RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel Rapid Storage Technology for the SATA ports. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows user to the onboard graphics. fIntel Serial I/O [Disabled] Enables or disables the supported devices to PEG. BIOS Setup 47 fIntegrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode...
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...set to Auto, BIOS will be unavailable under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the USB speed automatically. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fUSB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables multi-screen function for the operating system without XHCI hand-off support for both integrated and external graphics cards. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. If set it manually. 48 BIOS Setup fParallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto] Sets...
...set to Auto, BIOS will be unavailable under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the USB speed automatically. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fUSB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables multi-screen function for the operating system without XHCI hand-off support for both integrated and external graphics cards. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. If set it manually. 48 BIOS Setup fParallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto] Sets...
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... enter the submenu. It will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8.1/ 10 requirements. [Enabled] The system will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot up the system after restoring AC power. [Last State] Restores the system to EuP 2013 regulation. f Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows OS detailed configuration and behaviors. BIOS Setup 49 f Power Management Setup Sets...
... enter the submenu. It will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8.1/ 10 requirements. [Enabled] The system will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot up the system after restoring AC power. [Last State] Restores the system to EuP 2013 regulation. f Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows OS detailed configuration and behaviors. BIOS Setup 49 f Power Management Setup Sets...
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.... f Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up ) on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. keys to enter the sub-menu. fWake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake...
.... f Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up ) on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. keys to enter the sub-menu. fWake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake...
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... ethernet controller parameter. f GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup. [Enabled] The system boots straight to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is off. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up over 5 seconds. 52 BIOS Setup fHot Key...
... ethernet controller parameter. f GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup. [Enabled] The system boots straight to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is off. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up over 5 seconds. 52 BIOS Setup fHot Key...
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... set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot. 56 BIOS Setup fEIST [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to CPU features. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to the CPU loading. f CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting...
... set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot. 56 BIOS Setup fEIST [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to CPU features. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to the CPU loading. f CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting...
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...Disabled] The memory will be configured automatically by memory module. is installed. This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. If set to CPU. f Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is not guaranteed. User can set the voltage and the offset voltage manually. f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. Please note the overclocking behavior is the overclocking technology by BIOS. [Enabled] System will set these voltages automatically or you to load the default settings.) f Memory Fast Boot [Auto...
...Disabled] The memory will be configured automatically by memory module. is installed. This item appears when a CPU that support X.M.P. If set to CPU. f Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is not guaranteed. User can set the voltage and the offset voltage manually. f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. Please note the overclocking behavior is the overclocking technology by BIOS. [Enabled] System will set these voltages automatically or you to load the default settings.) f Memory Fast Boot [Auto...
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...frequency and voltage for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to protect the CPU from memory for Directed I/O) technology. fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled...
...frequency and voltage for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to protect the CPU from memory for Directed I/O) technology. fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled...
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... flash mode and a file selection menu will be prompted. Click on Yes to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Select a BIOS file to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. BIOS Setup 61 After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive...
... flash mode and a file selection menu will be prompted. Click on Yes to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Select a BIOS file to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. BIOS Setup 61 After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive...
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.... 8. Follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your USB Keyboard/ USB Mouse to plug in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. 2. Click OK button to install Windows® 7. 3. Restart your optical drive. 3. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into Boot Menu. 6. You can use MSI Smart Tool to finish. 7. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. Installing Drivers 1. Restart your...
.... 8. Follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your USB Keyboard/ USB Mouse to plug in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. 2. Click OK button to install Windows® 7. 3. Restart your optical drive. 3. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into Boot Menu. 6. You can use MSI Smart Tool to finish. 7. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. Installing Drivers 1. Restart your...
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... CMOS. y Test with Dual BIOS) 88 Troubleshooting The power is turned on . The USB device is on the monitor. y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for RMA repair, try to lose all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. y Verify your USB drive driver has been installed. y Verify if USB device is turned on the motherboard rear IO panel. The power is not working LAN cable...
... CMOS. y Test with Dual BIOS) 88 Troubleshooting The power is turned on . The USB device is on the monitor. y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for RMA repair, try to lose all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. y Verify your USB drive driver has been installed. y Verify if USB device is turned on the motherboard rear IO panel. The power is not working LAN cable...
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...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com Trademark Recognition All product names used in the preparation of this manual are the properties of its contents. Copyright © 2016 All rights reserved. Technical Support If a problem...Version 1.0, 2016/10, first release. Version 1.1, 2016/12, add Z270 SLI. 92 Regulatory Notices y Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Our products are acknowledged. We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user guide...
...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com Trademark Recognition All product names used in the preparation of this manual are the properties of its contents. Copyright © 2016 All rights reserved. Technical Support If a problem...Version 1.0, 2016/10, first release. Version 1.1, 2016/12, add Z270 SLI. 92 Regulatory Notices y Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Our products are acknowledged. We take every care in this document, but no solution can be obtained from the user guide...