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... Revision V2.0 Revision History First release for PCB 2.x Date 2014/ 09 Preface ii Trademarks All trademarks in the preparation of this manual are properties of their respective owners. ■■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■...
... Revision V2.0 Revision History First release for PCB 2.x Date 2014/ 09 Preface ii Trademarks All trademarks in the preparation of this manual are properties of their respective owners. ■■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■...
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...your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for IT... buyers. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for...
...your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily download user manuals within minutes. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for IT... buyers. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for...
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Preface iv Preface Safety Instructions ■■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■■ Keep this equipment away from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ■■ Make sure the ... inserting any add-on card or module. ■■ All cautions and warnings on a reliable flat surface before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged. ◯◯ The equipment has obvious sign of the following situations arises, get the...
Preface iv Preface Safety Instructions ■■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■■ Keep this equipment away from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ■■ Make sure the ... inserting any add-on card or module. ■■ All cautions and warnings on a reliable flat surface before connecting the equipment to User's Manual. ◯◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged. ◯◯ The equipment has obvious sign of the following situations arises, get the...
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... connectors are used for a microphone. ■■ Black- VGA+DVI-D DVI-D+HDMI HDMI+VGA HDMI+VGA+DVI-D Extend mode (Extend the desktop to the monitor's manual for connecting external audio outputting devices. ■■ Green- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. ■■ Orange- Getting Started 1-10 Important...
... connectors are used for a microphone. ■■ Black- VGA+DVI-D DVI-D+HDMI HDMI+VGA HDMI+VGA+DVI-D Extend mode (Extend the desktop to the monitor's manual for connecting external audio outputting devices. ■■ Green- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. ■■ Orange- Getting Started 1-10 Important...
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... motherboard, any screws. Getting Started 1-16 Chapter 1 Important • Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris. • To prevent damage to the manual that came with the motherboard package. The locations of the motherboard. They should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. If there is...
... motherboard, any screws. Getting Started 1-16 Chapter 1 Important • Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris. • To prevent damage to the manual that came with the motherboard package. The locations of the motherboard. They should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. If there is...
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...the graphics card to install a graphics card on top of the expansion slot(s) with butterfly lock. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power supply.... 5. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. http://youtu.be installed by way of the motherboard's expansion slots. Line up the video card on PCIe...
...the graphics card to install a graphics card on top of the expansion slot(s) with butterfly lock. Please consult your video card's manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings. 1-19 Getting Started Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the power supply.... 5. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. http://youtu.be installed by way of the motherboard's expansion slots. Line up the video card on PCIe...
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...connected to the motherboard for further installation instructions. • Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Refer to the device's manual for further information. • Many computer cases also require that the flat connector be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. •...SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Please refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for space saving purposes. Each connector can connect to Install SATA HDD.
...connected to the motherboard for further installation instructions. • Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Refer to the device's manual for further information. • Many computer cases also require that the flat connector be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. •...SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Please refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for space saving purposes. Each connector can connect to Install SATA HDD.
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... system (OS) every time it will damage the motherboard. 1-27 Getting Started Chapter 1 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2.34V.36S..3tS8aVe.n15Prd0iVaob1.NlwyP2I1o.eRopG4rwoPQ.rwGeionreurornudnd 1.L3P.L5CP.LCC7P.loLRC9cP.eLka1CsPd1e1ad.CtL3drPea.dLsdCrPsedasCr&edsFdsd&sraraedt&amsasdpteaa&intpa0dinap1tian2pin3 JBAT1: Clear...
... system (OS) every time it will damage the motherboard. 1-27 Getting Started Chapter 1 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2.34V.36S..3tS8aVe.n15Prd0iVaob1.NlwyP2I1o.eRopG4rwoPQ.rwGeionreurornudnd 1.L3P.L5CP.LCC7P.loLRC9cP.eLka1CsPd1e1ad.CtL3drPea.dLsdCrPsedasCr&edsFdsd&sraraedt&amsasdpteaa&intpa0dinap1tian2pin3 JBAT1: Clear...
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...Configuration Sets detailed configuration of 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. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize ...the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Device Mode [Printer Mode] Selects an operating mode for UEFI applications. ▶▶Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O...
...Configuration Sets detailed configuration of 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. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize ...the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Device Mode [Printer Mode] Selects an operating mode for UEFI applications. ▶▶Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O...
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... Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to prevent the unauthorized accessing. And the following "Fast Boot" will appear when "Secure Boot Mode" sets to [Custom]. Press to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶▶Key Management ...Manages the secure boot keys. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled. [Standard] The system will only be disabled and fixed. [Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot. ▶▶Fast Boot ...
... Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to prevent the unauthorized accessing. And the following "Fast Boot" will appear when "Secure Boot Mode" sets to [Custom]. Press to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶▶Key Management ...Manages the secure boot keys. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled. [Standard] The system will only be disabled and fixed. [Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot. ▶▶Fast Boot ...
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...] Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS. [Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup. OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. •...
...] Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS. [Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup. OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. •...
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.... Enables or disables the various training ways 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. ▶▶DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Selects the memory timing mode. [Auto] DRAM timings will...
.... Enables or disables the various training ways 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. ▶▶DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Selects the memory timing mode. [Auto] DRAM timings will...
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... (optional) Sets the voltages related to memory/ PCH. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Transient Boost [Disabled] Enables or disables the transient boost. [Enabled] Enables this function may lead into a stable system under heavy...IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]* Selects the offset mode for optimizing the system performance. [Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode. [Adaptive + Offset ] Sets the adaptive ...
... (optional) Sets the voltages related to memory/ PCH. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Transient Boost [Disabled] Enables or disables the transient boost. [Enabled] Enables this function may lead into a stable system under heavy...IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]* Selects the offset mode for optimizing the system performance. [Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode. [Adaptive + Offset ] Sets the adaptive ...
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... from the cache device to synchronize data. [ SYNCHRONIZATION VERIFICATION ] SYNCHRONIZING THE DA5T. Appendix B RST Synchronization (optional) If you may want to synchronize data to sync manually. 1. Follow these steps to "DISK PORT 0"? (Y/N): 4. WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU [ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION. [ ↑↓] - Are you sure you want to...
... from the cache device to synchronize data. [ SYNCHRONIZATION VERIFICATION ] SYNCHRONIZING THE DA5T. Appendix B RST Synchronization (optional) If you may want to synchronize data to sync manually. 1. Follow these steps to "DISK PORT 0"? (Y/N): 4. WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU [ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION. [ ↑↓] - Are you sure you want to...