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... a wide variety of choices and, if product details are required, you 'll efficiently locate your place of the smartphone, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/support/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register...
... a wide variety of choices and, if product details are required, you 'll efficiently locate your place of the smartphone, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/support/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register...
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.../s speed** -- M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. ■■Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*** * The SATA Express port or SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. ** Intel RST does not support PCIe M.2 SSD with Legacy ROM. *** Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 ■■Intel® Z97 Express Chipset -- 6x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB...
.../s speed** -- M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. ■■Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*** * The SATA Express port or SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. ** Intel RST does not support PCIe M.2 SSD with Legacy ROM. *** Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 ■■Intel® Z97 Express Chipset -- 6x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB...
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....S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVrJoPunWd R1 Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started
....S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+2ds2n5.+3dV2.5+4V5.GVrJoPunWd R1 Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started
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... this 3-in-1 connector by a SATA Express cable. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Important • The SATA Express port or SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. 1-21 Getting Started SATA_EXP1: 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 M.2 module...
... this 3-in-1 connector by a SATA Express cable. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Important • The SATA Express port or SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. 1-21 Getting Started SATA_EXP1: 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 M.2 module...
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.... [Blinking] The power LED blinks 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 SATA storage devices. ▶▶Pcie Nand Configuration [Enabled] Sets whether the M.2 PCIe device mapping to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶▶LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item...
.... [Blinking] The power LED blinks 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 SATA storage devices. ▶▶Pcie Nand Configuration [Enabled] Sets whether the M.2 PCIe device mapping to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶▶LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item...
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... or disables 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 controller. ▶▶HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶▶Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimizing the system resume operation. This item will appear when the "SATA Mode" set to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology...
... or disables 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 controller. ▶▶HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶▶Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimizing the system resume operation. This item will appear when the "SATA Mode" set to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology...
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... hard disk support. ▶▶RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to enter the sleep mode with iRST for SSD. Important The partition size must be larger then the amount of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored. [DeskTop Save/Restore] The desktop image will restore the screen when wakened. [Enabled] Enables this function. [Disabled] Disables this feature. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets...
... hard disk support. ▶▶RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to enter the sleep mode with iRST for SSD. Important The partition size must be larger then the amount of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored. [DeskTop Save/Restore] The desktop image will restore the screen when wakened. [Enabled] Enables this function. [Disabled] Disables this feature. ▶▶USB Configuration Sets...
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...3-13 BIOS Setup ▶▶Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance 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. This feature can update applications (ex. Note: When enabled, the system will switch to UEFI mode to enter the sub-menu...
...3-13 BIOS Setup ▶▶Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance 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. This feature can update applications (ex. Note: When enabled, the system will switch to UEFI mode to enter the sub-menu...
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... appear when "Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature" is to BIOS setup directly at next boot. ▶▶Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. This item is enabled. ▶▶Secure Boot Support [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you have to enter the sub-menu. And the...
... appear when "Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature" is to BIOS setup directly at next boot. ▶▶Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. This item is enabled. ▶▶Secure Boot Support [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you have to enter the sub-menu. And the...
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... 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 [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶▶Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. Once the chassis is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶▶Boot Override The installed boot...
... 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 [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶▶Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. Once the chassis is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶▶Boot Override The installed boot...
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... Function Control [By Onboard Button] (optional) Enables the OC Genie function by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot. < DRAM Setting > ▶▶DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. Chapter 3 3-19 BIOS Setup The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when the installed processor supports this value. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶▶Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Enabling...
... Function Control [By Onboard Button] (optional) Enables the OC Genie function by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot. < DRAM Setting > ▶▶DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. Chapter 3 3-19 BIOS Setup The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when the installed processor supports this value. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶▶Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Enabling...
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... trained every booting. < Voltage Setting > ▶▶DigitALL Power Press to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to the CPU loading. Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-20 ▶▶DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Selects the memory timing mode. [Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence Detect) of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for each memory channel. Enables or disables the...
... trained every booting. < Voltage Setting > ▶▶DigitALL Power Press to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to the CPU loading. Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-20 ▶▶DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Selects the memory timing mode. [Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence Detect) of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for each memory channel. Enables or disables the...
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...are changed. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. If set to "Auto", BIOS will cause higher temperature of CPU VRM protection. [Enabled] The system will configure this setting automatically. ▶▶CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto] Sets the voltage limit for over-current protection. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed will configure this setting automatically. ▶▶CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto] Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU under-voltage...
...are changed. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. If set to "Auto", BIOS will cause higher temperature of CPU VRM protection. [Enabled] The system will configure this setting automatically. ▶▶CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto] Sets the voltage limit for over-current protection. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed will configure this setting automatically. ▶▶CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto] Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU under-voltage...
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...under heavy loading. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶SVID Communication [Auto]* Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] PWM phase will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. If set to "Auto", BIOS will be configured automatically by BIOS. [+] Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode. [-] Allows you to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶▶...
...under heavy loading. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶SVID Communication [Auto]* Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] PWM phase will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. If set to "Auto", BIOS will be configured automatically by BIOS. [+] Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode. [-] Allows you to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶▶...
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... highly improved. < Other Setting > ▶▶CPU 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 limit 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. ▶▶Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
... highly improved. < Other Setting > ▶▶CPU 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 limit 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. ▶▶Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
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... 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. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. 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 the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the...
... 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. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. 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 the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the...
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..." is enabled. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to low is for Simple mode and 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. ▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in...
..." is enabled. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to low is for Simple mode and 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. ▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in...
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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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... system BIOS on all motherboards with a newly-built system or if you need to enable the RAID function in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). B-3 Intel RAID Appendix B Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should not be used to migrate an existing system to enter Configuration Utility.. After the above message shows, press and keys simultaneously to create, delete and reset RAID...
... system BIOS on all motherboards with a newly-built system or if you need to enable the RAID function in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). B-3 Intel RAID Appendix B Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should not be used to migrate an existing system to enter Configuration Utility.. After the above message shows, press and keys simultaneously to create, delete and reset RAID...
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... the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Intel RAID B-12 Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Reboot the system to RAID in order to enable system acceleration. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to use the SSD caching. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Even...
... the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Intel RAID B-12 Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Reboot the system to RAID in order to enable system acceleration. Set the SATA Mode to Windows. System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Which can only work with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to use the SSD caching. The SSD cache with RAID mode. Even...