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... Help buttons to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ∙ Hardware Monitor - enables or disables the system power consumption according to right. ∙ Component Information - turns on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you to change the boot priority. shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - The boot priority from high to low is left to ErP regulation. ▪ Debug Code LED Control - The button...
... Help buttons to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ∙ Hardware Monitor - enables or disables the system power consumption according to right. ∙ Component Information - turns on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you to change the boot priority. shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - The boot priority from high to low is left to ErP regulation. ▪ Debug Code LED Control - The button...
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Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ VGA Detection Allows the system to detect if there is any discrete VGA card or integrated graphics unit. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item will support Ipv6 protocol. BIOS Setup 17 This item will appear when Network Stack is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. ▶ Ipv6...
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ VGA Detection Allows the system to detect if there is any discrete VGA card or integrated graphics unit. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item will support Ipv6 protocol. BIOS Setup 17 This item will appear when Network Stack is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. ▶ Ipv6...
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... Enter to 1/0. 20 BIOS Setup Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Thunderbolt Boot Support Enables or disables the system to boot from integrated graphics and external graphics card. ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to PEG. [Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel (R) Thunderbolt Sets the thunderbolt device function. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to the onboard graphics...
... Enter to 1/0. 20 BIOS Setup Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Thunderbolt Boot Support Enables or disables the system to boot from integrated graphics and external graphics card. ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to PEG. [Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel (R) Thunderbolt Sets the thunderbolt device function. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to the onboard graphics...
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...; XHCI Hand-off Enables or disables XHCI hand-off feature. ▶ Legacy USB Support Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enables the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will set the IRQ automatically or you can set to Auto, BIOS will be unavailable under legacy mode. ▶ USB Port Control Enables or disables the individual USB ports of the motherboard. Press Enter to enter the submenu. 22 BIOS Setup Enables this item for the...
...; XHCI Hand-off Enables or disables XHCI hand-off feature. ▶ Legacy USB Support Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enables the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will set the IRQ automatically or you can set to Auto, BIOS will be unavailable under legacy mode. ▶ USB Port Control Enables or disables the individual USB ports of the motherboard. Press Enter to enter the submenu. 22 BIOS Setup Enables this item for the...
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BIOS Setup 23 ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Settings Sets parallel port (LPT). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ ErP Ready Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. [Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to Auto, BIOS will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Restore after AC Power Loss Sets the system behaviors while...
BIOS Setup 23 ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Settings Sets parallel port (LPT). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ ErP Ready Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. [Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to Auto, BIOS will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Restore after AC Power Loss Sets the system behaviors while...
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... (Compatibility Support Module) or UEFI mode to [Enabled], the system will be available when Resume By USB Device is set wake up events of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. keys to boot up on a specified date/hour/minute/ second in these items. [OS] The wake up events will automatically resume (boot up behaviors for all USB ports. Press Enter to enter...
... (Compatibility Support Module) or UEFI mode to [Enabled], the system will be available when Resume By USB Device is set wake up events of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. keys to boot up on a specified date/hour/minute/ second in these items. [OS] The wake up events will automatically resume (boot up behaviors for all USB ports. Press Enter to enter...
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BIOS Setup 25 ▶ Resume By PCI/ PCI-E/ Networking Device Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers, onboard WiFi or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe/ LAN/ WiFi device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume By Intel Onboard LAN Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to...
BIOS Setup 25 ▶ Resume By PCI/ PCI-E/ Networking Device Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers, onboard WiFi or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe/ LAN/ WiFi device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume By Intel Onboard LAN Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to...
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... Network Stack is the best way to Auto, BIOS will be downloaded automatically through Windows Update after enabling Secure Erase+. ▶ MSI Driver Utility Installer Enables or disables the MSI driver utility support. Please note that data of SSD will set the fan duty automatically. ▶ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. Boot Sets the sequence of the M.2 XPANDER-Z fan. If set the fan duty percentage according LED color of system boot devices...
... Network Stack is the best way to Auto, BIOS will be downloaded automatically through Windows Update after enabling Secure Erase+. ▶ MSI Driver Utility Installer Enables or disables the MSI driver utility support. Please note that data of SSD will set the fan duty automatically. ▶ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. Boot Sets the sequence of the M.2 XPANDER-Z fan. If set the fan duty percentage according LED color of system boot devices...
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... the screen. ▶ POST Beep Enables or disables the beep sound during system POST. ▶ MSI Fast Boot MSI Fast Boot is booting. ▶ Info Block effect Sets to apply the sliding effect when entering the Graphical Setup Engine (GSE). To apply the sliding effect, please set it to prioritize the installed USB key drivers. Disables MSI Fast Boot. ⚠ Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you are not allowed to enter BIOS setup until you to disable MSI Fast Boot in full screen. [Disabled...
... the screen. ▶ POST Beep Enables or disables the beep sound during system POST. ▶ MSI Fast Boot MSI Fast Boot is booting. ▶ Info Block effect Sets to apply the sliding effect when entering the Graphical Setup Engine (GSE). To apply the sliding effect, please set it to prioritize the installed USB key drivers. Disables MSI Fast Boot. ⚠ Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you are not allowed to enter BIOS setup until you to disable MSI Fast Boot in full screen. [Disabled...
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... "Secure Boot Mode" sets to Custom. ▶ Key Management Press Enter to install all factory default keys. The settings will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶ Enroll all Factory Default keys Allows you to delete all Secure Boot variables Allows you to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables recording messages...
... "Secure Boot Mode" sets to Custom. ▶ Key Management Press Enter to install all factory default keys. The settings will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶ Enroll all Factory Default keys Allows you to delete all Secure Boot variables Allows you to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables recording messages...
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... CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. This item is only available with the CPU that supports this function. ▶ Intel C-State Enables or disables the Intel C-state. BIOS Setup 41 The options of active E-cores. ▶ Legacy Game Compatibility Mode Enables or disables the legacy game support. ▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed...
... CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. This item is only available with the CPU that supports this function. ▶ Intel C-State Enables or disables the Intel C-state. BIOS Setup 41 The options of active E-cores. ▶ Legacy Game Compatibility Mode Enables or disables the legacy game support. ▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed...
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... Clear CMOS jumper/ button section in motherboard user guide to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel. ▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. It can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. Lower bandwidth and higher latency time. ▶ DRAM Frequency Sets the DRAM frequency. The valid value range depends on the HELP window. ▶ Lucky Mode Enabling...
... Clear CMOS jumper/ button section in motherboard user guide to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel. ▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. It can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. Lower bandwidth and higher latency time. ▶ DRAM Frequency Sets the DRAM frequency. The valid value range depends on the HELP window. ▶ Lucky Mode Enabling...
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... to start recovering BIOS. 6. Updating BIOS: 1. When prompted click on Yes to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section in the user guide for resetting BIOS. BIOS Setup 69 Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙ Go to BIOS and press F6 to enter BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard does not have this switch. 2. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS...
... to start recovering BIOS. 6. Updating BIOS: 1. When prompted click on Yes to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section in the user guide for resetting BIOS. BIOS Setup 69 Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙ Go to BIOS and press F6 to enter BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard does not have this switch. 2. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS...
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... Back Panel Connectors 24 LAN Port LED Status Table 26 Audio Jacks Connection 26 Installing Antenna 28 Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain 29 Overview of Components 30 CPU Socket...31 DIMM Slots...32 PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots 33 M2_1~7: M.2 Slots (Key M 34 SATA3~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 46 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector 46 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 47 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector 48 JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector 48 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PD_PWR1: Power Connectors 49 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector...
... Back Panel Connectors 24 LAN Port LED Status Table 26 Audio Jacks Connection 26 Installing Antenna 28 Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain 29 Overview of Components 30 CPU Socket...31 DIMM Slots...32 PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots 33 M2_1~7: M.2 Slots (Key M 34 SATA3~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 46 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector 46 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 47 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector 48 JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector 48 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PD_PWR1: Power Connectors 49 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector...
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...; 1x Tuning Controller connector Continued on every country's regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3. ** The Bluetooth version may be connected to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details. Continued from previous column Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Power Connectors Internal USB Connectors Fan Connectors System Connectors Wi-Fi 7 ∙ The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot ∙ Supports MU-MIMO...
...; 1x Tuning Controller connector Continued on every country's regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3. ** The Bluetooth version may be connected to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details. Continued from previous column Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Power Connectors Internal USB Connectors Fan Connectors System Connectors Wi-Fi 7 ∙ The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot ∙ Supports MU-MIMO...
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... safe boot BIOS jumper ∙ 1x OC retry jumper ∙ 1x EZ LED Control switch ∙ 1x Multi-BIOS switch ∙ 1x M-Vision switch ∙ 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector ∙ 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors ∙ 4x EZ Debug LED ∙ 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED ∙ 1x integrated ARGB LED & System fan connector ∙ 1x Clear CMOS button ∙ 1x Flash BIOS button ∙ 1x Smart button ∙ 2x LAN (RJ45) jacks ∙ 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset...
... safe boot BIOS jumper ∙ 1x OC retry jumper ∙ 1x EZ LED Control switch ∙ 1x Multi-BIOS switch ∙ 1x M-Vision switch ∙ 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector ∙ 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors ∙ 4x EZ Debug LED ∙ 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED ∙ 1x integrated ARGB LED & System fan connector ∙ 1x Clear CMOS button ∙ 1x Flash BIOS button ∙ 1x Smart button ∙ 2x LAN (RJ45) jacks ∙ 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset...
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... presence detection 2D Memory initialization. Configuring memory 2F Memory initialization (other) 31 Memory Installed 32 CPU post-memory initialization is started 1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) 2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading 2C Memory initialization. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 51 Memory initialization error. PEI Progress Codes 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 15 Pre-memory System Agent...
... presence detection 2D Memory initialization. Configuring memory 2F Memory initialization (other) 31 Memory Installed 32 CPU post-memory initialization is started 1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) 2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading 2C Memory initialization. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 51 Memory initialization error. PEI Progress Codes 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 15 Pre-memory System Agent...
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... Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call 69 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found D7 No Console Input Devices are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error. B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean-up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings...
... Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call 69 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found D7 No Console Input Devices are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error. B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean-up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings...
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Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. Select the Windows 11 installation disc/USB from the root path of the window. 6. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed. If not, please skip this disc pop-up...
Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. Select the Windows 11 installation disc/USB from the root path of the window. 6. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed. If not, please skip this disc pop-up...
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... the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard doesn't has this switch. 2. Please skip this step if your motherboard model from MSI website. Press to activate M-Flash for resetting BIOS. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Updating BIOS: 1. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode. • Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST to enter BIOS. Select a BIOS file to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button...
... the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard doesn't has this switch. 2. Please skip this step if your motherboard model from MSI website. Press to activate M-Flash for resetting BIOS. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Updating BIOS: 1. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode. • Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST to enter BIOS. Select a BIOS file to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button...
