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...LED connector 48 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors 49 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector 50 JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button 51 JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button 51 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper 51 Onboard LEDs...52 EZ Debug LED...52 JPWRLED1: LED power input 52 Debug Code LED... Codes 57 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities 58 Installing Windows® 10 58 Installing Drivers 58 Installing Utilities 58 BIOS Setup...59 Entering BIOS Setup 59 Resetting BIOS...60 Updating BIOS...60 EZ Mode...62 Advanced Mode ...64 SETTINGS...65 Advanced...65 Boot...70 Security...71 Save & Exit...72 OC...
...LED connector 48 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors 49 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector 50 JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button 51 JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button 51 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper 51 Onboard LEDs...52 EZ Debug LED...52 JPWRLED1: LED power input 52 Debug Code LED... Codes 57 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities 58 Installing Windows® 10 58 Installing Drivers 58 Installing Utilities 58 BIOS Setup...59 Entering BIOS Setup 59 Resetting BIOS...60 Updating BIOS...60 EZ Mode...62 Advanced Mode ...64 SETTINGS...65 Advanced...65 Boot...70 Security...71 Save & Exit...72 OC...
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...slot ∙∙Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙∙Supports Bluetooth® 5 ∙∙AMD® TRX40 Chipset ▪▪2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel and 1 Type-C port through the internal USB connector) ▪... Codec ▪▪Supports front & rear panel Mic-in ▪▪Supports S/PDIF output ∙∙1x Clear CMOS button ∙∙1x Flash BIOS Button ∙∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙∙5x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports ▪▪1x Flash...
...slot ∙∙Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙∙Supports Bluetooth® 5 ∙∙AMD® TRX40 Chipset ▪▪2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel and 1 Type-C port through the internal USB connector) ▪... Codec ▪▪Supports front & rear panel Mic-in ▪▪Supports S/PDIF output ∙∙1x Clear CMOS button ∙∙1x Flash BIOS Button ∙∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙∙5x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports ▪▪1x Flash...
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....4 cm x 27.7 cm) ∙∙1x 64 Mb flash ∙∙UEFI AMI BIOS ∙∙ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8 ∙∙ Multi-language ∙∙ Drivers ∙∙CREATOR CENTER ∙∙Nahimic Audio ∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙MSI App Player (BlueStacks) ∙∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙∙Google Chrome...
....4 cm x 27.7 cm) ∙∙1x 64 Mb flash ∙∙UEFI AMI BIOS ∙∙ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8 ∙∙ Multi-language ∙∙ Drivers ∙∙CREATOR CENTER ∙∙Nahimic Audio ∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙MSI App Player (BlueStacks) ∙∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙∙Google Chrome...
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...;▪Dual CPU Power ∙∙User Experience ▪▪Creator Center ▪▪Creator Hotkey ▪▪Speed Up ▪▪Total Fan Control ▪▪Live Update ▪▪APP Player ∙∙ BIOS ▪▪Click BIOS 5 ▪▪Flash BIOS Button JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Lighting Node PRO...
...;▪Dual CPU Power ∙∙User Experience ▪▪Creator Center ▪▪Creator Hotkey ▪▪Speed Up ▪▪Total Fan Control ▪▪Live Update ▪▪APP Player ∙∙ BIOS ▪▪Click BIOS 5 ▪▪Flash BIOS Button JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Lighting Node PRO...
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...Out Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Rear I /O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Clear CMOS button Flash BIOS Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Gigabit LAN 10Gigabit LAN Audio Ports Flash BIOS Button USB 3.2 Gen1 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.2 Gen2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ∙∙ ...Clear CMOS button - Please refer to default values. ∙∙ Flash BIOS Button/Port - Power off your computer. Press ...
...Out Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Rear I /O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Clear CMOS button Flash BIOS Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Gigabit LAN 10Gigabit LAN Audio Ports Flash BIOS Button USB 3.2 Gen1 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.2 Gen2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ∙∙ ...Clear CMOS button - Please refer to default values. ∙∙ Flash BIOS Button/Port - Power off your computer. Press ...
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... CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket Socket sTRX4 DIMM Slots Memory Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JBLK_D1, JBLK_U1 Base Clock Down & Up Header JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors... JOC_FS1 OC Force Enter BIOS Button JOC_RT1 OC Retry Button JPWRLED1 LED power input JRAINBOW1~2 Addressable RGB LED connectors JRGB1 RGB LED connector JSLOW1 ...
... CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket Socket sTRX4 DIMM Slots Memory Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JBLK_D1, JBLK_U1 Base Clock Down & Up Header JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors... JOC_FS1 OC Force Enter BIOS Button JOC_RT1 OC Retry Button JPWRLED1 LED power input JRAINBOW1~2 Addressable RGB LED connectors JRGB1 RGB LED connector JSLOW1 ...
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...overclocking. ∙∙The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. ∙∙Please refer www.msi.com for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must be of Components 33 Overview of the same type, number and density. ... modules may operate at a higher frequency. ∙∙It is recommended to the memory frequency operates dependent on compatible memory. Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a lower frequency...
...overclocking. ∙∙The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. ∙∙Please refer www.msi.com for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must be of Components 33 Overview of the same type, number and density. ... modules may operate at a higher frequency. ∙∙It is recommended to the memory frequency operates dependent on compatible memory. Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a lower frequency...
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... Fan connectors can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually. However, you to adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.
... Fan connectors can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually. However, you to adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.
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...8 5V Power 9 LPC address & data pin2 10 No Pin 11 LPC address & data pin3 12 Ground 13 LPC Frame 14 Ground JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Remove the jumper cap... If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to short JBAT1 for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to save system configuration data. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is external powered from JBAT1. 4.
...8 5V Power 9 LPC address & data pin2 10 No Pin 11 LPC address & data pin3 12 Ground 13 LPC Frame 14 Ground JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Remove the jumper cap... If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to short JBAT1 for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to save system configuration data. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is external powered from JBAT1. 4.
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... cover. 3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on . Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Go to Reset. 3. Set Chassis Intrusion to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default)... to Enabled. 5. Overview of Components 47 Go to select Yes. 6. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on screen when ...
... cover. 3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on . Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Go to Reset. 3. Set Chassis Intrusion to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default)... to Enabled. 5. Overview of Components 47 Go to select Yes. 6. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on screen when ...
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... at their own risks. ∙∙The overclocking results will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button This connector allows you to connect a button. JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button This connector allows you to connect a button. Normal (default)... Enable (Please enable this jumper during BIOS POST.) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Users will try extreme low temperature (must be higher than -124 degrees to prevent the system from ...
... at their own risks. ∙∙The overclocking results will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button This connector allows you to connect a button. JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button This connector allows you to connect a button. Normal (default)... Enable (Please enable this jumper during BIOS POST.) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Users will try extreme low temperature (must be higher than -124 degrees to prevent the system from ...
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... Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Yes or No to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description. ∙∙The pictures in normal conditions. Entering BIOS Setup Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to USB flash drive (FAT/... FAT32 format only). Therefore, the description may vary from the latest BIOS and should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it ...
... Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Yes or No to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description. ∙∙The pictures in normal conditions. Entering BIOS Setup Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to USB flash drive (FAT/... FAT32 format only). Therefore, the description may vary from the latest BIOS and should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it ...
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...motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. 60 BIOS Setup Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with MSI CREATOR CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the Internet connection is 100% completed... the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Select BIOS Update. 3. Updating BIOS: 1. Please refer to perform the BIOS update process. 4. Please refer the following methods to reboot the system. 3. Install and launch MSI CREATOR CENTER. 2. Click on Yes to enter flash mode. ...
...motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. 60 BIOS Setup Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with MSI CREATOR CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the Internet connection is 100% completed... the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Select BIOS Update. 3. Updating BIOS: 1. Please refer to perform the BIOS update process. 4. Please refer the following methods to reboot the system. 3. Install and launch MSI CREATOR CENTER. 2. Click on Yes to enter flash mode. ...
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Plug the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to Properties. To check your USB flash drive (FAT32 format). 3. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.... Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button. Press the Flash BIOS Button to install CPU and memory.) 4. BIOS Setup 61 Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on the drive icon and go to the...
Plug the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to Properties. To check your USB flash drive (FAT32 format). 3. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.... Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button. Press the Flash BIOS Button to install CPU and memory.) 4. BIOS Setup 61 Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on the drive icon and go to the...
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...A-XMP. shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. 62 BIOS Setup A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Information display Boot device priority bar M-Flash ...the OC GENIE 4 function. ∙∙ A-XMP switch (optional) - allows you to configure the basic setting. Read the abilities of BIOS setup. ∙∙ System information - This switch will only be available if the installed processor and memory modules support this function. click ...
...A-XMP. shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. 62 BIOS Setup A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Information display Boot device priority bar M-Flash ...the OC GENIE 4 function. ∙∙ A-XMP switch (optional) - allows you to configure the basic setting. Read the abilities of BIOS setup. ∙∙ System information - This switch will only be available if the installed processor and memory modules support this function. click ...
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...allows you to change the boot priority. Choose a favorite page and click on their respective button. ∙∙ M-Flash - SETTINGS, OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page. ▪▪Favorite1~5 - ∙∙ Boot device priority bar - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on... left to manually control the fan speed by clicking on OK. ▪▪To delete a BIOS item from high to low is left side to select a BIOS menu (e.g. click on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. The boot priority from favorite page ...
...allows you to change the boot priority. Choose a favorite page and click on their respective button. ∙∙ M-Flash - SETTINGS, OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page. ▪▪Favorite1~5 - ∙∙ Boot device priority bar - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on... left to manually control the fan speed by clicking on OK. ▪▪To delete a BIOS item from high to low is left side to select a BIOS menu (e.g. click on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. The boot priority from favorite page ...
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...voltage. the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - allows you to be configured. 64 BIOS Setup provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - provides BIOS setting items and information to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪▪OC -... Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. ▪▪HARDWARE MONITOR...
...voltage. the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - allows you to be configured. 64 BIOS Setup provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - provides BIOS setting items and information to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪▪OC -... Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. ▪▪HARDWARE MONITOR...
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... SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).... The month from Sun to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The time format is . ▶▶SATA PortX Shows the information of the week, from Jan. Day of connected SATA devices....
... SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).... The month from Sun to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. The time format is . ▶▶SATA PortX Shows the information of the week, from Jan. Day of connected SATA devices....
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The options in above 4G address space. This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. [Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only. ... this item will be decoded in this function. ▶▶Chipset Gen Switch [Auto] Sets the PCI Express protocol for MSI M.2 XPANDER-AERO GEN4 card. Press Enter to be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. ...
The options in above 4G address space. This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. [Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only. ... this item will be decoded in this function. ▶▶Chipset Gen Switch [Auto] Sets the PCI Express protocol for MSI M.2 XPANDER-AERO GEN4 card. Press Enter to be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. ...
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... Ipv6 protocol. Press Enter to enhance the speed and performance of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. BIOS Setup 67 This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack. ▶▶Ipv4...
... Ipv6 protocol. Press Enter to enhance the speed and performance of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. BIOS Setup 67 This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack. ▶▶Ipv4...