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... 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 further guidance. Visit the MSI website for DIY users. Preface Technical Support If a problem arises with your place ...manual, please contact your system and no solution can be obtained from a wide variety of power unit capacity for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support...
... 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 further guidance. Visit the MSI website for DIY users. Preface Technical Support If a problem arises with your place ...manual, please contact your system and no solution can be obtained from a wide variety of power unit capacity for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support...
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... Installation 2-11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2-11 Peripheral Connector Installation 2-12 USB2.0 Connector Installation 2-12 USB3.0 Connector Installation 2-12 Graphics Card Installation 2-13 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Entering BIOS Setup 3-2 Overview 3-3 Operation 3-5 SETTINGS 3-6 System Status 3-6 Advanced 3-7 Boot 3-12 Security 3-13 Save & Exit 3-13 Preface xii
... Installation 2-11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2-11 Peripheral Connector Installation 2-12 USB2.0 Connector Installation 2-12 USB3.0 Connector Installation 2-12 Graphics Card Installation 2-13 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Entering BIOS Setup 3-2 Overview 3-3 Operation 3-5 SETTINGS 3-6 System Status 3-6 Advanced 3-7 Boot 3-12 Security 3-13 Save & Exit 3-13 Preface xii
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... in . (17 cm x 17 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ 1-5 Getting Started x 6.7 in . Command Center - Live Update 5 - ...Chapter 1 Internal Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Features Special Features Software Form Factor ■ 1x 24-pin ATX...
... in . (17 cm x 17 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ 1-5 Getting Started x 6.7 in . Command Center - Live Update 5 - ...Chapter 1 Internal Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Features Special Features Software Form Factor ■ 1x 24-pin ATX...
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... connect to the motherboard and will flash on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2.C1.IGNTroRuUnd 1-21 Getting Started JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the power supply directly. The system will...
... connect to the motherboard and will flash on -board, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2.C1.IGNTroRuUnd 1-21 Getting Started JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the power supply directly. The system will...
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...this chapter are for detailed information. • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press in this chpater...actual screens of your mouse and keyboard, users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends. Users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS ...
...this chapter are for detailed information. • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press in this chpater...actual screens of your mouse and keyboard, users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends. Users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS ...
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...booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen to enable the system going to inappropriate BIOS configuration. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-2 You may also restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET... button. Entering BIOS Setup Power on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen. Click "GO2BIOS" tab on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. You ...
...booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen to enable the system going to inappropriate BIOS configuration. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-2 You may also restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET... button. Entering BIOS Setup Power on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen. Click "GO2BIOS" tab on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. You ...
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...Language Allows you to set various overclocking profiles. ■ HARDWARE MONITOR - Uses this menu to overclock. ■ M-FLASH - Chapter 3 3-3 BIOS Setup Increasing the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency and heat can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to specify the... for chipset and boot devices. ■ OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments. This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk. ■ OC PROFILE -This menu is used to select the language of system. ■ BOARD EXPLORER -...
...Language Allows you to set various overclocking profiles. ■ HARDWARE MONITOR - Uses this menu to overclock. ■ M-FLASH - Chapter 3 3-3 BIOS Setup Increasing the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency and heat can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to specify the... for chipset and boot devices. ■ OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments. This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk. ■ OC PROFILE -This menu is used to select the language of system. ■ BOARD EXPLORER -...
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...of motherboard. General Help Sub-Menu ▶ Sub-menu If you in grasping the selected item. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-4 Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile. ▶ Model Name Shows the model name of certain items, that means a sub-...menu can be launched for additional options. When enabled, this button. High priority Low priority ▶ Menu display This area provides BIOS settings and ...
...of motherboard. General Help Sub-Menu ▶ Sub-menu If you in grasping the selected item. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-4 Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile. ▶ Model Name Shows the model name of certain items, that means a sub-...menu can be launched for additional options. When enabled, this button. High priority Low priority ▶ Menu display This area provides BIOS settings and ...
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...-Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive Chapter 3 3-5 BIOS Setup Hot key Mouse Description Select Item . Operation You can control...
...-Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive Chapter 3 3-5 BIOS Setup Hot key Mouse Description Select Item . Operation You can control...
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... 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The month from 1 to Sat, determined by users. ▶ System Time Sets the system time. through Dec. BIOS Setup 3-6 Use tab key to switch between date elements. Use tab key to switch between time elements. Day of the device and motherboard. ▶ System...
... 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The month from 1 to Sat, determined by users. ▶ System Time Sets the system time. through Dec. BIOS Setup 3-6 Use tab key to switch between date elements. Use tab key to switch between time elements. Day of the device and motherboard. ▶ System...
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... all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Power LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of onboard power LED behaviors. Chapter 3 3-7 BIOS Setup Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for detailed settings. This item will appear when "Onboard LAN Controller" is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN...
... all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Power LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of onboard power LED behaviors. Chapter 3 3-7 BIOS Setup Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for detailed settings. This item will appear when "Onboard LAN Controller" is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN...
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... some advanced features to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] Selects a graphics device as 2D/3D games. [Options: 128MB, 256MB, Maximum] Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-8 Press to enhance the speed and performance of the onboard SATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for...
... some advanced features to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] Selects a graphics device as 2D/3D games. [Options: 128MB, 256MB, Maximum] Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-8 Press to enhance the speed and performance of the onboard SATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for...
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... automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of serial(COM) port 0. Chapter 3 3-9 BIOS Setup Press to enter the submenu. ▶ USB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. ▶ XHCI Hand-off ...9654; EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables EHCI hand-off support for UEFI applications. ▶ Onboard USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (For H81I) Enables or disables the external USB 3.0 controller. ▶ Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports....
... automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of serial(COM) port 0. Chapter 3 3-9 BIOS Setup Press to enter the submenu. ▶ USB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. ▶ XHCI Hand-off ...9654; EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables EHCI hand-off support for UEFI applications. ▶ Onboard USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (For H81I) Enables or disables the external USB 3.0 controller. ▶ Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports....
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... on / power off) before AC power loss. ▶ Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press to BIOS setup directly at next boot. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to accelerate system boot time. [Disabled] Disables the Fast...
... on / power off) before AC power loss. ▶ Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press to BIOS setup directly at next boot. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to accelerate system boot time. [Disabled] Disables the Fast...
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... [Custom]. ▶ Key Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ...the sub-menu. This item is enabled. ▶ Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to boot up events will be loaded. Chapter 3 3-11 BIOS Setup This sub-menu will appear when "Windows 8 Feature" is to select how the secure boot keys be defined by OS. ▶ Resume By RTC...
... [Custom]. ▶ Key Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to set the secure boot settings. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ...the sub-menu. This item is enabled. ▶ Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to boot up events will be loaded. Chapter 3 3-11 BIOS Setup This sub-menu will appear when "Windows 8 Feature" is to select how the secure boot keys be defined by OS. ▶ Resume By RTC...
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... 3-12 Boot Sets the sequence of hot key on OS installation requirement. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot. ▶ Boot Option #1~N These items are used to the...
... 3-12 Boot Sets the sequence of hot key on OS installation requirement. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot. ▶ Boot Option #1~N These items are used to the...
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...press to confirm the password. Type the password then press . A message will appear on the screen. Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without authorization. ▶ U-Key [Disabled] Enables or disables U-Key as user's password to access the system. ▶ Make U-Key at Makes a... key at the USB flash drive to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶ Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will confirm the password is disabled, you can access the system. To clear a set...
...press to confirm the password. Type the password then press . A message will appear on the screen. Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without authorization. ▶ U-Key [Disabled] Enables or disables U-Key as user's password to access the system. ▶ Make U-Key at Makes a... key at the USB flash drive to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. ▶ Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will confirm the password is disabled, you can access the system. To clear a set...
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.... ▶ EIST [Enabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. ▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. BIOS Setup 3-14 This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to determine CPU clock speed. OC Chapter 3 Important •...
.... ▶ EIST [Enabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. ▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. BIOS Setup 3-14 This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to determine CPU clock speed. OC Chapter 3 Important •...
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... ratio. The system may become unstable or unbootable after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in "DRAM Timing Mode". Chapter 3 3-15 BIOS Setup Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. User can set it ...Fast Boot [Auto] Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for...
... ratio. The system may become unstable or unbootable after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in "DRAM Timing Mode". Chapter 3 3-15 BIOS Setup Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. User can set it ...Fast Boot [Auto] Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for...
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...] This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to prevent the malicious attacks and worms. [Disabled] Disables this function. The sub-menu shows what the key... the system. This sub-menu displays the information of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks where worms attempt to execute code to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-16
...] This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores. ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to prevent the malicious attacks and worms. [Disabled] Disables this function. The sub-menu shows what the key... the system. This sub-menu displays the information of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks where worms attempt to execute code to enter the sub-menu. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-16