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...; Contents Preface i Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Smartphone Application iii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement v CE Conformity v Radiation Exposure Statement... 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 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply...
...; Contents Preface i Copyright Notice ii Trademarks ii Revision History ii Smartphone Application iii Technical Support iii Safety Instructions iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement v CE Conformity v Radiation Exposure Statement... 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 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply...
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... only. ■ RENESAS UPD720202 chip - 2x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel)* * For H81I only. ■ Realtek® ALC887 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Storage USB Audio LAN Back Panel Connectors ■ 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™...
... only. ■ RENESAS UPD720202 chip - 2x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel)* * For H81I only. ■ Realtek® ALC887 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Storage USB Audio LAN Back Panel Connectors ■ 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™...
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...Factor ■ 6.7 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 . Chapter 1 Internal Connectors I/O ...pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 4x SATA connectors ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■ 1x 4-pin system fan connector ■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper ...
...Factor ■ 6.7 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 . Chapter 1 Internal Connectors I/O ...pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 4x SATA connectors ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■ 1x 4-pin system fan connector ■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper ...
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...MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can tolerate overclocking. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to ensure the safety of the LGA 1150 CPU...properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system's power supply and unplug the power supply's power cord to enhance heat dissipation. Any attempt to support overclocking. Notch Notch ...
...MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can tolerate overclocking. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to ensure the safety of the LGA 1150 CPU...properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system's power supply and unplug the power supply's power cord to enhance heat dissipation. Any attempt to support overclocking. Notch Notch ...
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...3S.pS2e.e+e1n1.dsG2CerVoounntrdol Important • Please refer to your processor's official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink. • These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will be activated. A system...to the power supply directly. Chapter 1 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will flash on ...
...3S.pS2e.e+e1n1.dsG2CerVoounntrdol Important • Please refer to your processor's official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink. • These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will be activated. A system...to the power supply directly. Chapter 1 CPUFAN,SYSFAN1: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will flash on ...
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.... ▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. This item can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking...
.... ▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function. ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. This item can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking...
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... Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function. ▶ Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to select the number of installed CPU. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-16 This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings.... [Disabled] Disables this function. You can execute instructions simultaneously. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can also access this item enabled ...
... Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function. ▶ Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to select the number of installed CPU. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-16 This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings.... [Disabled] Disables this function. You can execute instructions simultaneously. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can also access this item enabled ...
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... appears when a CPU supports this function. [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 memory for tuning the CPU performance. [Disabled...the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. ▶ CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is a processor power management technology...
... appears when a CPU supports this function. [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 memory for tuning the CPU performance. [Disabled...the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. ▶ CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is a processor power management technology...
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...by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to set the CPU ratios for different number of CPU package in turbo boost mode. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-18 This item appears when a installed CPU supports this function and "Intel C-State" is disabled. [Enabled] Enhance the dynamic ...Auto] This setting will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. ▶ 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. ▶ Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2, ...
...by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to set the CPU ratios for different number of CPU package in turbo boost mode. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-18 This item appears when a installed CPU supports this function and "Intel C-State" is disabled. [Enabled] Enhance the dynamic ...Auto] This setting will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. ▶ 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. ▶ Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2, ...