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...viii Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Packing Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-10 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-11 Memory 1-14 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-14 Mounting Screw Holes 1-15 Power Supply 1-16 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-16 Expansion Slots 1-17 PCI_E1~E3: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-17 PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot 1-17 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-18 Single Video Card Installation 1-18 xi...
...viii Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Packing Contents 1-2 Optional Accessories 1-2 Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-6 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-8 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-10 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-10 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-11 Memory 1-14 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-14 Mounting Screw Holes 1-15 Power Supply 1-16 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-16 Expansion Slots 1-17 PCI_E1~E3: PCIe Expansion Slots 1-17 PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot 1-17 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-18 Single Video Card Installation 1-18 xi...
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...8x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) ■ Realtek® ALC887 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ■ 1x Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller ■ 1x PS/2 keyboard port ■ 1x PS/2 mouse port ■ 4x USB 2.0 ports ■ 1x HDMI port ■ 2x USB 3.0 ports ■ 1x VGA port ■ 1x DVI-D port ■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port ■ 3x audio jacks Getting Started 1-4 Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Storage USB Audio LAN Back...
...8x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) ■ Realtek® ALC887 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ■ 1x Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller ■ 1x PS/2 keyboard port ■ 1x PS/2 mouse port ■ 4x USB 2.0 ports ■ 1x HDMI port ■ 2x USB 3.0 ports ■ 1x VGA port ■ 1x DVI-D port ■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port ■ 3x audio jacks Getting Started 1-4 Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Storage USB Audio LAN Back...
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... Port Name Port Type Back Panel CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Socket CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector PCI_E1 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot PCI_E2, PCI_E3 PCIe x1 Expansion Slots PCI1 PCI Expansion Slot SATA1~4 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors...
... Port Name Port Type Back Panel CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Socket CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector PCI_E1 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot PCI_E2, PCI_E3 PCIe x1 Expansion Slots PCI1 PCI Expansion Slot SATA1~4 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors...
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... all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. Getting Started 1-16 To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to install power supply connectors. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to connect an ATX power supply.
... all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. Getting Started 1-16 To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to install power supply connectors. Chapter 1 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to connect an ATX power supply.
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... 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶ 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 enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG0 - Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press 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 matching different installed devices. [Auto...
... 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶ 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 enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG0 - Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press 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 matching different installed devices. [Auto...
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...Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-8 The default mode is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. ▶ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When "Enabled", the system UEFI network stack will appear when the "SATA Mode" set 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. ▶...
...Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-8 The default mode is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. ▶ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When "Enabled", the system UEFI network stack will appear when the "SATA Mode" set 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. ▶...
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... Threshold Support" is enabled. [Enabled] Allows the system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Entry After [10 minutes] Sets a timer for iRST. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored. [DeskTop Save/Restore] The desktop image will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. This...
... Threshold Support" is enabled. [Enabled] Allows the system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Entry After [10 minutes] Sets a timer for iRST. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored. [DeskTop Save/Restore] The desktop image will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. This...
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... disables the onboard USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press to "Auto", BIOS will automatically detect if any USB device is enabled. [Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed. [Disabled] Disables this feature. ▶ USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enter...
... disables the onboard USB controller. ▶ Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press to "Auto", BIOS will automatically detect if any USB device is enabled. [Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed. [Disabled] Disables this feature. ▶ USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press to enter...
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..., make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8 requirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. This feature can update applications (ex. Note: When enabled, the system will switch to UEFI mode to EuP 2013 regulation. [Disabled] Disables this function. email and social networks) by periodically waking your system from sleep mode. Chapter 3 3-11 BIOS Setup Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ EuP 2013 [Disabled] Enables or disables the system power consumption according to...
..., make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8 requirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. This feature can update applications (ex. Note: When enabled, the system will switch to UEFI mode to EuP 2013 regulation. [Disabled] Disables this function. email and social networks) by periodically waking your system from sleep mode. Chapter 3 3-11 BIOS Setup Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ EuP 2013 [Disabled] Enables or disables the system power consumption according to...
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..." button (optional) on Security Violation. Press to enter the sub-menu. And then the system will appear when "Windows 8 Feature" is faster than the boot time of "Fast Boot". [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for other OS] Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature. This sub-menu will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot. ▶ Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics...
..." button (optional) on Security Violation. Press to enter the sub-menu. And then the system will appear when "Windows 8 Feature" is faster than the boot time of "Fast Boot". [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for other OS] Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature. This sub-menu will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot. ▶ Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics...
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... PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configures ethernet controller parameter. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set the wake up events. [OS] The wake up events will automatically resume (boot up) on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up...
... PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configures ethernet controller parameter. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set the wake up events. [OS] The wake up events will automatically resume (boot up) on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up...
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... access the system. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will return to restore/ load all changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes This item is used to save current changes. ▶ Discard Changes This item is used to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. To clear the warning message, set...
... access the system. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will return to restore/ load all changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes This item is used to save current changes. ▶ Discard Changes This item is used to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. To clear the warning message, set...
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... be changed if the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for easy overclocking. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM/ Ring Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU, Memory and Ring. Readonly. ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is set to [Auto]. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to use OC Genie for advanced users. • Overclocking is...
... be changed if the processor supports this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. OC Chapter 3 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for easy overclocking. ▶ Current CPU/ DRAM/ Ring Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU, Memory and Ring. Readonly. ▶ Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is set to [Auto]. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to use OC Genie for advanced users. • Overclocking is...
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... user to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is the overclocking technology by memory module. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this adjustment is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Profile 1] Uses...
... user to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is the overclocking technology by memory module. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this adjustment is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Profile 1] Uses...
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... Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto] Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] This setting will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training. After that is the CPU power source that , the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to "Auto", BIOS will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltage...
... Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto] Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] This setting will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training. After that is the CPU power source that , the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to "Auto", BIOS will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltage...
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... [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to circumvent boot problems with extended CPUID value. [Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value. ▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can execute instructions simultaneously. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings...
... [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to circumvent boot problems with extended CPUID value. [Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value. ▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can execute instructions simultaneously. ▶ CPU Specifications Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only. ▶ MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings...
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.... [Enabled] Enables Intel AES support. [Disabled] Disables Intel AES support. ▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel C-State [Auto] C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to...
.... [Enabled] Enables Intel AES support. [Disabled] Disables Intel AES support. ▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel C-State [Auto] C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to...
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... boot from the 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...
... boot from the 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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... for all these applications: ■ Windows Updates ■ Windows Backup and Restore ■ Disk defragmentation Instead, let the end user set an alarm clock. Appendix A Prerequisites ■ Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS: ■ Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and 32-bit ■ Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit ■ Windows 8 PRO 64-bit and 32-bit ■ Required User Permissions You must run the installer and the customization wizard with...
... for all these applications: ■ Windows Updates ■ Windows Backup and Restore ■ Disk defragmentation Instead, let the end user set an alarm clock. Appendix A Prerequisites ■ Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS: ■ Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and 32-bit ■ Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit ■ Windows 8 PRO 64-bit and 32-bit ■ Required User Permissions You must run the installer and the customization wizard with...
