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... Quick 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 ...19 Rear I/O Panel...20 LAN Port LED Status Table 20 Realtek HD Audio Manager 20 Overview of Components 22 CPU Socket...24 DIMM Slots...25 PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots 26 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 27 SE1_21: SATAe Connector 27...
... Quick 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 ...19 Rear I/O Panel...20 LAN Port LED Status Table 20 Realtek HD Audio Manager 20 Overview of Components 22 CPU Socket...24 DIMM Slots...25 PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots 26 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 27 SE1_21: SATAe Connector 27...
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... LED indicators 35 BIOS Setup...36 Entering BIOS Setup 36 Resetting BIOS 37 Updating BIOS...37 System Status Menu 38 Advanced Menu 39 Overclocking Menu 46 M-Flash Menu...52 Security Menu...53 Boot Menu...55 Save & Exit Menu 56 Software Description 57 Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 57 Installing Drivers 57 Installing Utilities 57 COMMAND CENTER 58 LIVE UPDATE 6 62 M-CLOUD...64 RAMDISK...67 NETWORK GENIE 68 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 70 RAID Configuration (optional 71 Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 71 Degraded RAID Array 74 Troubleshooting...
... LED indicators 35 BIOS Setup...36 Entering BIOS Setup 36 Resetting BIOS 37 Updating BIOS...37 System Status Menu 38 Advanced Menu 39 Overclocking Menu 46 M-Flash Menu...52 Security Menu...53 Boot Menu...55 Save & Exit Menu 56 Software Description 57 Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 57 Installing Drivers 57 Installing Utilities 57 COMMAND CENTER 58 LIVE UPDATE 6 62 M-CLOUD...64 RAMDISK...67 NETWORK GENIE 68 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 70 RAID Configuration (optional 71 Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 71 Degraded RAID Array 74 Troubleshooting...
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... Card** (H170A PC MATE) ●● 1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)*** ●● Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors. (H170A PC MATE) * SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot. Continued on next page Specifications 15 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Intel® H170 Chipset (H170A PC MATE...
... Card** (H170A PC MATE) ●● 1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)*** ●● Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors. (H170A PC MATE) * SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot. Continued on next page Specifications 15 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Intel® H170 Chipset (H170A PC MATE...
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RAID USB Audio LAN Back Panel Connectors Continued from previous page Intel® H170 Chipset ●● Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ●● ASMedia® ASM1142 Chipset (H170A PC MATE) ▶▶2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on the back panel ●● Intel® H170/ B150 Chipset ▶▶6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector) ▶▶4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports available through...
RAID USB Audio LAN Back Panel Connectors Continued from previous page Intel® H170 Chipset ●● Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ●● ASMedia® ASM1142 Chipset (H170A PC MATE) ▶▶2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on the back panel ●● Intel® H170/ B150 Chipset ▶▶6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector) ▶▶4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports available through...
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... to BIOS > Advanced > Hardware Monitor. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to manage fan speed. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. PWM Mode fan connector 1 CPUFAN1 1 Ground 3 Sense 1 CPUFAN2 2 +12V 4 Speed Control Signal Voltage Mode fan connector 1 SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN3 1 Ground 2 3 Sense 4 1 SYSFAN2 Voltage Control NC Controlling the fan speed There are two ways to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that allow you to CPU temperature. Overview of the fan speed that could...
... to BIOS > Advanced > Hardware Monitor. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to manage fan speed. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. PWM Mode fan connector 1 CPUFAN1 1 Ground 3 Sense 1 CPUFAN2 2 +12V 4 Speed Control Signal Voltage Mode fan connector 1 SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN3 1 Ground 2 3 Sense 4 1 SYSFAN2 Voltage Control NC Controlling the fan speed There are two ways to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that allow you to CPU temperature. Overview of the fan speed that could...
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... 26 No Pin JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Use a jumper cap to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 34 Overview of Components JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to save...
... 26 No Pin JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Use a jumper cap to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 34 Overview of Components JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to save...
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... In Windows mode. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to download and install the latest BIOS 5. Check MB BIOS box and click on file. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. BIOS Setup 37 icon to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting...
... In Windows mode. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to download and install the latest BIOS 5. Check MB BIOS box and click on file. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. BIOS Setup 37 icon to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting...
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... sub-menu. BIOS Setup 39 Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] 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. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press to enter the sub-menu...
... sub-menu. BIOS Setup 39 Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] 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. ▶▶PCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press to enter the sub-menu...
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... Allows user to enter the sub-menu. 40 BIOS Setup This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller 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 SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. [RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices. ▶▶Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶▶LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM...
... Allows user to enter the sub-menu. 40 BIOS Setup This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller 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 SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. [RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices. ▶▶Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶▶LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM...
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... enter the submenu. ▶▶USB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller. ▶▶XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off feature. BIOS Setup 41 ▶▶Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device. ▶▶Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of serial(COM) port. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is connected and enables or disables the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable...
... enter the submenu. ▶▶USB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller. ▶▶XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off feature. BIOS Setup 41 ▶▶Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device. ▶▶Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of serial(COM) port. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is connected and enables or disables the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable...
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... not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed. Please refer to page 36 for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows requirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Restore after AC Power Loss [Power Off] Sets the...
... not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed. Please refer to page 36 for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows requirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Restore after AC Power Loss [Power Off] Sets the...
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... when Secure Boot Mode sets to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. 44 BIOS Setup This item is to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶▶Key Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Wake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up...
... when Secure Boot Mode sets to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. 44 BIOS Setup This item is to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶▶Key Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Wake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up...
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... (using the and to select the date & time settings). ▶▶Resume By PCI/PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PCI/ PCI express device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Resume by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state...
... (using the and to select the date & time settings). ▶▶Resume By PCI/PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PCI/ PCI express device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Resume by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state...
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... users. ●● Overclocking is used to adjust the frequency and voltage. Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode. ▶▶CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]* Sets applied mode for OC expert to configure in X-Core Ratio Limit. ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that support this function. ▶▶1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to determine CPU clock speed. Sets each CPU core ratio separately in BIOS setup...
... users. ●● Overclocking is used to adjust the frequency and voltage. Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode. ▶▶CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]* Sets applied mode for OC expert to configure in X-Core Ratio Limit. ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that support this function. ▶▶1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to determine CPU clock speed. Sets each CPU core ratio separately in BIOS setup...
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... default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to enter the sub-menu. BIOS Setup 47 Read-only. ▶▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU...
... default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to enter the sub-menu. BIOS Setup 47 Read-only. ▶▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU...
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... key features of installed CPU. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this way, the system performance is highly improved. If set to Auto, BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] The system will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶PCH Voltages control [Auto] (optional) These options allows you to set it manually. ▶▶CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables...
... key features of installed CPU. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this way, the system performance is highly improved. If set to Auto, BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] The system will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶PCH Voltages control [Auto] (optional) These options allows you to set it manually. ▶▶CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables...
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... appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶▶Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. This item will appear when OC Explore Mode is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the...
... appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶▶Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. This item will appear when OC Explore Mode is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the...
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... plug in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. 2. Note: It is suggested to install. 5. Select your optical drive from CD or DVD... Follow the instructions on the screen to finish. 7. Click OK button to install Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. Select the utilities you must complete drivers installation. 1. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation and set the item to chipset limitation, during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to boot from the Boot Menu. 7. Press any key...
... plug in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. 2. Note: It is suggested to install. 5. Select your optical drive from CD or DVD... Follow the instructions on the screen to finish. 7. Click OK button to install Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. Select the utilities you must complete drivers installation. 1. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation and set the item to chipset limitation, during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to boot from the Boot Menu. 7. Press any key...
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... the network chipset driver has been installed. ●● Verify if the network cable is set to JFP1 pin header properly. ●● Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is properly connected and make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. ●● Test with another known working graphics card. The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use...
... the network chipset driver has been installed. ●● Verify if the network cable is set to JFP1 pin header properly. ●● Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is properly connected and make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. ●● Test with another known working graphics card. The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use...
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... further guidance. ●● Visit the MSI website for PCB 2.X. 80 Regulatory Notices Revision History Version 2.2, 2015/09, update release for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com ●● Register your place of purchase or local distributor. Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee...
... further guidance. ●● Visit the MSI website for PCB 2.X. 80 Regulatory Notices Revision History Version 2.2, 2015/09, update release for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com ●● Register your place of purchase or local distributor. Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee...