MSI B360 Gaming Plus User Manual

Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® H370 GAMING PLUS/ B360 GAMING PLUS motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Motherboard

I/O Shield

Case Badge

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

SATA Cable x2

Motherboard User

Guide

M.2 Screw x1

Unpacking

Safety Information

y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly.

y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard.

y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.

y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.

y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component.

y Keep this user guide for future reference.

y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.

y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.

y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.

y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel:

 Liquid has penetrated into the computer.  The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.  The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user

guide.

 The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.  The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.

y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Intel® LGA 1151 CPU

DDR4 Memory

SATA DVD Drive

CPU Fan Thermal Paste

Chassis

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Power Supply Unit

Graphics Card

Phillips Screwdriver

A Package of Screws

Quick Start

Installing a Processor

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Quick Start

Connecting the Front Panel Header

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Quick Start

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

HDD LED

POWER LED

RESET SW

HDD LED

JFP1

HDD LED HDD LED +

POWER LED POWER LED +

Installing the Motherboard

BAT1

Quick Start

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Quick Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

PCIE_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

Quick Start

Power On

Quick Start

Contents

Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1

Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2

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 ....................................................................................................... 16

Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 30

SATA1~5: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................. 32

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 33

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors (JUSB3 is optional) ................................... 33

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 34

CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 35

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................36

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 36

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 37

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 37

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 37

Contents

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 38

JRGB1: RGB LED connectors ............................................................................... 38

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 39

Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 40

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 40

PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 40

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 41

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 41

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 42

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 42

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 43

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 45

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 46

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 46

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 53

Security ................................................................................................................. 53

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 55

OC .......................................................................................................................... 56

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 62

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 63

HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 64

Software Description ........................................................................................... 65

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 65

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 65

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 65

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 66

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 67

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 69

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 73

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 78

DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 80

MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 81

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 85

SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 89

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 91

GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 92

Nahimic 2.5 ........................................................................................................... 94

RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. 99

Contents

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ........................................... 99

Degraded RAID Array ......................................................................................... 102

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ............................................................ 104

System Requirements ....................................................................................... 104

Installing the Intel Removing the Intel

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 107

Optane™ memory .............................................................. 104

Optane™ memory ............................................................. 106

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 108

Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................ 109

Contents

Specifications

CPU

Chipset Intel

Memory

Celeron

*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

y Supports 8th Gen Intel

processors for Socket LGA1151

H370/ B360 Chipset

Core™, Pentium® Gold and

y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB y Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* y Dual channel memory architecture y Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports Intel

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Expansion Slots

y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/ x4 mode)* y 4x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

y 1x DisplayPort 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of

Onboard Graphics

4096x2304 @ 60Hz

y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of

1920x1200 @ 60Hz

Multi-GPU y Supports 2-Way AMD

H370/ B360 Chipset

Intel

y 5x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)

 Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/

Storage

RAID

2280/ 22110 storage devices*

 Intel

Optane™ Memory Ready

* SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.

** Before using Intel updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

y Intel

Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have

H370 Chipset

y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

storage devices

Continued on next page

CrossFire™ Technology

Speciﬁcations

Continued from previous page

y Intel

 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1

Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel)

 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on

the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal

USB

USB connectors) (H370 GAMING PLUS)

 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector) (B360 GAMING PLUS)

 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)

Audio

y Realtek y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

LAN 1x Intel

y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x DVI-D port y 1x DisplayPort

Back Panel Connectors

y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 6x audio jacks

H370/ B360 Chipset

ALC892 Codec

I219-V Gigabit LAN controller

Continued on next page

Speciﬁcations

Internal Connectors

Continued from previous page

y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 1x 6-pin ATX PCIe power connector y 5x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports) (H370 GAMING PLUS)

y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports) (B360 GAMING PLUS)

y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0

ports)

y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 1x 4-pin water pump fan connector y 5x 4-pin system fan connectors y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x Front panel connectors y 1x Series port connector y 1x Parallel port connector y 1x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip

y CPU/System temperature detection

Hardware Monitor

From Factor

Speciﬁcations

y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control

y ATX Form Factor y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)

Continued on next page

BIOS Features

Software

Continued from previous page

y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language

y Drivers y APP MANAGER y SUPER CHARGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y SMART TOOL y RAMDISK y FAST BOOT y X-BOOST y DPC LATENCY TUNER y GAMING APP y MYSTIC LIGHT y GAMING LAN MANAGER y Nahimic Audio y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING

y Intel

Extreme Tuning Utility y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution

Continued on next page

Speciﬁcations

Special Features

Continued from previous page

y Audio

 Audio Boost  Nahimic 2.5  Voice Boost

y Network

 GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager

y Storage

 Turbo M.2

y Fan

 Pump Fan  GAMING Fan Control

y LED

 Mystic Light  Mystic Light Extension (RGB)  Mystic light SYNC  EZ DEBUG LED

y Protection

 PCI-E Steel Armor

y Performance

 Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology  DDR4 Boost  USB with Type A+C  Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen2

y Stability

 7000+ Quality Test

y VR

 VR Ready

y Gamer Experience

 GAMING HOTKEY  GAMING MOUSE Control

y BIOS

 Click BIOS 5

y Certification

 GAMING Certified

Speciﬁcations

Block Diagram

DisplayPort DVI-D

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

CPU

1 x M.2

5 x SATA 6Gb/s

2 x USB 3.1 Gen2

6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (H370) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (B360)

6 x USB 2.0

PCI Express Bus

Switch

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

PCI Express Bus

LPC Bus

NV6797

Super I/O

DMI 3.0

chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Jacks

PCIe x1 slot

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2

Audio Ports

LAN

USB 3.1 Gen2

DisplayPort

USB 2.0

DVI-D

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status Description

Off No link

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

Audio Ports Configuration

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C

USB 3.1 Gen1

Speed LED

Status Description

Off 10 Mbps connection

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

Channel

Audio Ports

2 4 6 8

Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●

Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●

Side Speaker Out ●

Mic In

Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●

Line-In

(●: connected, Blank: empty)

Rear I/O Panel

Realtek HD Audio Manager

After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.

Device Selection

Advanced Settings

Application Enhancement

Main Volume

Profiles

Jack Status

Connector Strings

y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related

options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.

y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance

of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.

y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that

you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.

y Profiles - toggles between profiles. y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio

streams.

y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your

computer.

y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.

Auto popup dialog

When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.

Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.

Rear I/O Panel

Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram

Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram

AUDIO INPUT

Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram

AUDIO INPUT

Rear Front

Side Center/

Subwoofer

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

M2_1

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI_E6

CPU_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

PCIE_PWR1

BAT1

CPU Socket

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN5

SYS_FAN4 EZ Debug LEDs

ATX_PWR1

JUSB4

JBAT1

JUSB3 (optional)

SATA▼2▲3

SATA▼4▲5

SATA1

JTPM1 JTBT1

JFP1

JAUD1

SYS_FAN2

JRGB1

JCOM1

JLPT1

JCI1

JUSB2

SYS_FAN3

JUSB1

JFP2

Overview of Components

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1 Fan Connectors 35

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 32

CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 27

DIMMA1/ A2/ B1/ B2 DIMM Slots 28

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 36

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 39

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 36

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 37

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 33

JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 38

JRGB1 RGB LED connectors 38

JTBT1

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 37

JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 34

JUSB3~4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 33

M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 30

PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 29

SATA1~5 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 31

Overview of Components

Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector

CPU Socket

Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

50.77 mm

Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Important

Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing

the CPU.

Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.

Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.

Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.

If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI operation beyond product specifications.

does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate

Overview of Components

DIMM Slots

DIMMA1 DIMMB1

Channel A Channel B

DIMMA2 DIMMB2

Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Important

Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less

than the amount of installed.

Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is

suggested to protect the CPU.

Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less

for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard.

Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when

overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the Memory Try It! to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.

It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs

installation or overclocking.

The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU

and devices when overclocking.

Overview of Components

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)

BAT1

Important

For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using

the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and

unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as

MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight and to prevent deformation of the slot.

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

Overview of Components

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD.

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

Important

Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.

Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready.

Installing M.2 SSD

1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the

motherboard.

2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location for your M.2 SSD.

3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2

4. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with

Supplied M.2 screw

slot at a 30-degree angle.

the supplied M.2 screw.

Overview of Components

30°

SATA1~5: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.

SATA3 SATA2

SATA5 SATA4

SATA1

Important

SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in

the M.2 slot.

Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during

transmission otherwise.

SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.

M.2 slot with examples of various combination possibilities

1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 5x SATA HDD 1x M.2 SATA SSD + 4x SATA HDDs

PCIe SATA

SATA2

SATA4

SATA5

SATA1 SATA3

Overview of Components

SATA3

SATA5

SATA2

SATA4

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

8 4 1

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

ATX_PWR1

131

PCIE_PWR1

4 +5V 16 PS-ON#

5 Ground 17 Ground

6 +5V 18 Ground

7 Ground 19 Ground

8 PWR OK 20 Res

9 5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 Ground

1 +12V 4 Ground

2 +12V 5 Ground

3 +12V 6 Ground

CPU_PWR1

Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

Overview of Components

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch 7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch 9 Reserved 10 No Pin

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer + 3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors (JUSB3 is optional)

These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

10 11

1 Power 11 USB2.0+

2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.0-

3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground

4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP

5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN

6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground

7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP

8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN

9 USB2.0+ 19 Power

10 NC 20 No Pin

Important

Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

Overview of Components

Charger Port

The JUSB4 connector is a charger port which can increase USB power output for fast charging your smartphone or USB-powered devices. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate state or even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into Windows you will need to install the MSI

SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the

Charging mode.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to charge the smartphone with SuperCharger.

http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw

Important

When the Charging mode is enabled, the Charger Port data syncing will be disabled.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

2 10

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

Important

Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install

MSI

SUPER CHARGER utility.

Overview of Components

CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors

Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.

Default PWM Mode fan connectors

CPU_FAN1/ PUMP_FAN1

Default DC Mode fan connectors

SYS_FAN1/ 4/ 5 SYS_FAN2/ 3

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.

Select PWM mode or DC mode

There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.

Important

Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.

Pin definition of fan connectors

PWM Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 +12V

3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control

3 Sense 4 NC

DC Mode pin definition

Overview of Components

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

2 10

1 MIC L 2 Ground 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L

Head Phone Detection

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.

Normal (default)

Using chassis intrusion detector

1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis.

2. Close the chassis cover.

3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.

5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes .

6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on

screen when the computer is turned on.

Trigger the chassis intrusion event

Resetting the chassis intrusion warning

1. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

2. Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.

3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes .

Overview of Components

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

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1 LPC Clock 2

3V Standby power

3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power

LPC address & data pin0

LPC address & data pin1

LPC address & data pin2

LPC address & data pin3

6 Serial IRQ

8 5V Power 10 No Pin 12 Ground

13 LPC Frame 14 Ground

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector

This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card.

1 FORCE_PWR 2 SCI_EVENT

3 SLP_S3# 4 SLP_S5#

5 Ground

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

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1 DCD 2 SIN

3 SOUT 4 DTR

5 Ground 6 DSR

7 RTS 8 CTS

9 RI 10 No Pin

Overview of Components

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.

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1 RSTB# 2 AFD# 3 PRND0

4 ERR# 5 PRND1 6 PINIT#

7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN# 9 PRND3

10 Ground 11 PRND4 12 Ground

13 PRND5 14 Ground 15 PRND6

16 Ground 17 PRND7 18 Ground

19 ACK# 20 Ground 21 BUSY

22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground

25 SLCT 26 No Pin

JRGB1: RGB LED connectors

The JRGB1 connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V.

1 +12V 2 G

3 R 4 B

JRGB1

Extension cable

5050 RGB LED strips 12V

Important

The JRGB1 connector supports 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum

power rating of 3A (12V).

Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.

Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.

Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip.

Overview of Components

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear the CMOS memory.

Keep Data (default)

Resetting BIOS to default values

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord

2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.

3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.

4. Plug the power cord and power on the computer.

Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS

Overview of Components

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

These LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting process. When an error is occurred, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved.

CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected

PCIe x16 slot LEDs

These LED indicate the PCIe x16 slot status.

PCI_E1 LED

PCI_E4 LED

or fail.

LED Color PCIe slot status

Red x16 mode White x8, x4, x1 mode

Onboard LEDs

BIOS Setup

The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.

Important

BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.

The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.

Entering BIOS Setup

Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.

y Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot

Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.

y Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The

system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

Click on GO2BIOS

Function key

F1: General Help F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item F3: Enter Favorites menu F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu F5: Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode F8: Load Overclocking Profile F9: Save Overclocking Profile F10: Save Change and Reset* F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). Ctrl+F: Enter Search page

* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.

BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:

y Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.

Important

Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS.

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI

website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS:

1. Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.

3. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to reboot the system and enter the flash

mode.

4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.

5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot

automatically.

Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6

Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the Internet connection is set

properly. Updating BIOS:

1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6.

2. Select BIOS Update.

3. Click on Scan button.

4. Click on Download icon to download and install the latest BIOS file.

5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start

updating BIOS.

6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart

automatically.

BIOS Setup

EZ Mode

At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.

XMP switch

Information

display

M-Flash

Favorites

Hardware

Monitor

y XMP switch - click on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile). Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. profile. This switch will only be available if the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed.

y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode.

y Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).

y Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys and the search page will show. It allows you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the item listing. Move the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit search page.

Important

In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.

y Language - allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.

y System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU

type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date.

y Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right.

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

Language

System information

Boot device priority bar

Function buttons

BIOS Setup

y Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons

on left side to display related information.

y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2/ Optane Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by

clicking on their respective button.

y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.

y Hardware Monitor - click on this button to display the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage.

y Favorites menu - press the F3 key to enter Favorites menu. It allows you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items.

 Default HomePage - allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. SETTINGS, OC...,etc)

as the BIOS home page.

 Favorite1~5 - allows you to add the frequently-used/ favorite BIOS setting items

in one page.

 To add a BIOS item to a favorite page (Favorite 1~5)

1. Move the mouse over a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search

page.

2. Right-click or press F2 key.

3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK.

 To delete a BIOS item from favorite page

1. Move the mouse over a BIOS item on favorite page (Favorite 1~5)

2. Right-click or press F2 key.

3. Choose Delete and click on OK.

BIOS Setup

Advanced Mode

Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.

XMP switch

BIOS menu selection

Menu display

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

Language

System information

Boot device priority bar

BIOS menu selection

y XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ System information/ Boot device priority bar - please refer to the descriptions of EZ Mode Overview section.

y BIOS menu selection - the following options are available:

 SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices.  OC - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may

get better performance.

 M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.  OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles.  HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages

of system.

 BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this

motherboard.

y Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.

BIOS Setup

SETTINGS

System Status

f System Date

Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.

<month> The month from Jan. through Dec. <date> The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. <year> The year can be adjusted by users.

f System Time

Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

f SATA PortX/ M2_X

Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2 devices.

Important

If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.

f System Information

Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only).

f DMI Information

Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).

Advanced

f PCI Subsystem Settings

Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

BIOS Setup

fPEG X - 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.

fPCI Latency Timer [32]

Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks]

fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled]

Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.

[Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs. [Disabled] Disables this function.

f ACPI Settings

Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fPower LED [Blinking]

Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED. [Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state. [Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.

fCPU Over Temperature Alert [Auto]

Enables or disables the CPU overheating alert when CPU temperature is over 80 degrees centigrade.

f Integrated Peripherals

Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press

Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

fLAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.

fNetwork Stack [Disabled]

Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.

BIOS Setup

fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.

fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.

fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI

[Optane Mode] Enables Optane function for NVMe or PCIe storage

[RAID/ Optane Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices and

fM2_1-RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled]

Enables or disables M.2 PCIe storage remapping for Intel Rapid Storage.

fM.2/Optane Genie [Disabled]

Enables or disables M.2 storage/ Optane memory. For M.2 storage, enabling this allows the M.2 storage devices to build RAID volume.

fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled]

Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.

fHD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High Deﬁnition Audio controller.

(Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

devices.

Optane function for NVMe or PCIe storage devices. (For H370 only)

f Integrated Graphics Conﬁguration

Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fInitiate Graphic Adapter [PEG]

Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device.

fIntegrated Graphics Share Memory [64M]

Selects a ﬁxed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled.

BIOS Setup

fIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to PEG.

[Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Thunderbolt Conﬁguration

Sets the thunderbolt device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fDiscrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the thunderbolt I/O devcie support.

f USB Conﬁguration

Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fUSB Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables all USB controller.

fXHCI Hand-off [Diasbled]

Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature.

fLegacy USB Support [Enabled]

Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected

[Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode.

f Super IO Conﬁguration

Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

graphics cards.

and enable the legacy USB support.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 Configuration

Sets detailed conﬁguration of serial(COM) port 0. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled]

Enables or disables serial (COM) port x.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto]

Sets serial port x (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

fParallel (LPT) Port Configuration

Sets detailed conﬁguration of parallel port (LPT). Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fParallel (LPT) Port [Enabled]

Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port.

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fParallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]

Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

fDevice Mode [STD Printer Mode]

Selects an operating mode for parallel port. [STD Printer Mode] Printer port mode [SPP] Standard Parallel Port mode [EPP-1.9/ 1.7 + SPP] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard

[ECP] Extended Capability Port mode [ECP + EPP-1.9/ 1.7] Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel

f Power Management Setup

Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fErP Ready [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. [Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fRestore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss. [Power Off] Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power. [Power On] Boot up the system after restoring AC power. [Last State] Restores the system to the previous state (power on/ power off)

fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input. [Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Windows OS Configuration

Sets Windows OS detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

Parallel Port mode.

Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.

regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.

before AC power loss.

the shut down status.

fWindows 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]

Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 10 requirements.

[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows

equirement.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

BIOS Setup

fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled]

MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot.

[Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And

[Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot.

the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.

Important

When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed. Please refer Entering BIOS Setup section for details.

fFast Boot [Enabled]

Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 10. This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled.

[Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time. [Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot configuration.

fInternal GOP Configuration

Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

fSecure Boot

Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL

Support is enabled.

fSecure Boot Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure

[Disabled] Disables this function.

boot settings.

fSecure Boot Mode [Standard]

Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled.

[Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load

the secure keys.

fKey Management

Manages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This submenu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to Custom.

f Wake Up Event Setup

Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fWake Up Event By [BIOS]

Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items. [OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS.

BIOS Setup

fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function.

fDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a speciﬁed date/hour/minute/second in these ﬁelds (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).

fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]

Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fResume By Onboard Intel LAN [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fResume by USB Device [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system wake up by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when

[Disabled] Disables this function.

when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected.

when activity or input signal of Intel LAN device is detected.

USB device is detected.

activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard. [Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when

[Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fHot Key [Ctrl+Space]

Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.

f Secure Erase+

Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+.

BIOS Setup

activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.

activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.

f Intel ( R ) Ethernet Connection I219-V

Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter.

Boot

Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]

Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen.

[Disabled] Shows the POST messages.

f GO2BIOS [Disabled]

Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup.

[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Bootup NumLock State [On]

Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.

f Info Block effect [Unlock]

Sets the state of Help information block. [Unlock] Sliding effect.

[Lock] Fix the Help information block on the screen.

f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]

Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

[UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot

f FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Sets device priority for system boot.

button about 4 seconds when the system is off.

mode.

f Boot Option Priorities

These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

f Administrator Password

Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show “Installed”.

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f User Password

Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show “Installed”.

f Password Check [Setup]

Selects a condition that will request the password. [Setup] A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.

[Boot] A password will be requested for booting the system.

f Password Clear [Enabled]

Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password. [Enabled] The password will be erased after clear CMOS.

[Disabled] The password will always be kept.

Important

When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.

To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.

f Trusted Computing

Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

fSecurity Device Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.

f Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

fChassis Intrusion [Disabled]

Enables or disables recording messages when the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

[Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a

warning message.

[Reset] Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please

return to Enabled or Disabled.

[Disabled] Disables this funcion.

BIOS Setup

Save & Exit

f Discard Changes and Exit

Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.

f Save Changes and Reboot

Save all changes and reboot the system.

f Save Changes

Save current changes.

f Discard Changes

Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.

f Restore Defaults

Restore or load all default values.

f Boot Override

The installed bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.

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Important

Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or

severely damage your hardware.

f OC Explore Mode [Normal]

Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings. [Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.

[Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS

Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode.

f CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*

Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed.

[All Core] Enables the CPU Ratio. All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio that

[Per Core] Enables the Core X X of X xxxx MHz. Sets each CPU core ratio

[Turbo Ratio] Enables the X-Core Ratio Limit. This option only appears when a CPU

f X-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]*

Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores in turbo boost mode. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

setup.

be set in CPU Ratio.

separately.

that supports this function is installed.

f Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

f Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto]*

Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core.

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f CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto]

Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

f Ring Ratio [Auto]

Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

f Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

f GT Ratio [Auto]

Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

f Adjusted GT Frequency

Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

f Misc Setting*

Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 2 items related to CPU features.

fEIST [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep Technology.

[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency

dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.

[Disabled] Disables EIST.

fIntel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Intel

Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed

CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above

rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]

X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed.

f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*

Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.

f DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.

f Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

BIOS Setup

f Memory Try It ! [Disabled]

It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.

f DRAM Timing Mode [Link]

Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory

f Advanced DRAM Conﬁguration

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become un-stable or un-bootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

f Memory Fast Boot [Auto]*

Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training

[Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting.

f CPU Voltages control [Auto]

These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

f DRAM Voltages control [Auto]

These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

channel.

for memory. So the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time.

BIOS Setup

f CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced.

[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have

[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.

f CPU Speciﬁcations

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only.

fCPU Technology Support

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU. Read only.

f MEMORY-Z

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5].

fDIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 Memory SPD

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only.

f CPU Features

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fHyper-Threading [Enabled]

Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology.

[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.

to load the default settings for new devices.

fActive Processor Cores Control [All]

Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores.

fLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot

problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value.

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

BIOS Setup

fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fIntel VT-D Tech [Disabled]

Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Directed I/O) technology.

fHardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher). [Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data

[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.

fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher). [Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache

[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.

fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.

fIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating.

[Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fIntel C-State [Auto]

Enables or disables the Intel C-state. C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption

[Disabled] Disable this function.

fC1E Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for

[Disabled] Disables this function.

multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually.

and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU performance.

latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.

adaptive temperature.

accordingly.

power-saving in halt state.

BIOS Setup

fPackage C State limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when

Intel C-State is enabled.

fCFG Lock [Enabled]

Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. [Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit.

[Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit.

fLong Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

fLong Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit(W).

fShort Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the speciﬁed value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current.

fFCLK Frequency [Auto]

Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency.

fDMI Link Speed [Auto]

Sets DMI speed.

fSW Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Control]

Enables or disables Intel SGX.

BIOS Setup

M-FLASH

M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.

1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.

2. Click on M-FLASH tab, a demand message will be prompted. Click on Yes to

reboot and enter the flash mode.

3. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after

rebooting.

4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.

5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot

automatically.

BIOS Setup

OC PROFILE

f Overclocking Proﬁle 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.

fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Name the current overclocking proﬁle.

fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Save the current overclocking proﬁle.

fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Load the current overclocking proﬁle.

fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Clear the current overclocking profile.

f OC Proﬁle Load from ROM

Load OC profile from BIOS ROM.

f OC Proﬁle Save to USB

Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.

f OC Proﬁle Load from USB

Load OC profile from the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.

BIOS Setup

HARDWARE MONITOR

Temperature & Speed

Fan Manage

Setting Buttons

Temperature/ Voltage display

f Temperature & Speed

Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.

f Fan Manage

 PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation.  DC - allows you to select the DC mode for fan operation.  Fan step up/ down time - allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down.  Smart Fan Mode field - allows you to drag the gradient points to configure

the fan target values for Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan can control the fan speed automatically depending on the CPU temperature to keep it with in a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function will be activated.

Important

The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system.

Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.

f Settings Buttons

 All Full Speed - configures all fans to run at full operating speed.  All Set Default - configures all fans to run at default operating speed.  All Set Cancel - discards current changes and restores previous operating fan

speeds .

f Temperature/ Voltage display

Shows CPU/ system temperature and the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.

BIOS Setup

Software Description

Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com

Installing Windows® 10

1. Power on the computer.

2. Insert the Windows

3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot

Menu.

5. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.

6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

message.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows

Installing Drivers

1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10.

2. Insert MSI

3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary

drivers.

4. Click Install button.

5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will

prompt you to restart.

6. Click OK button to finish.

7. Restart your computer.

10 disc into your optical drive.

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

10.

Installing Utilities

Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Insert MSI

2. The installer will automatically appear.

3. Click Utilities tab.

4. Select the utilities you want to install.

5. Click Install button.

6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt

you to restart.

7. Click OK button to finish.

8. Restart your computer.

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

Software Description

APP MANAGER

APP MANAGER is a handy management application for integration of MSI applications and software interface. Providing easy shortcut entrance and real-time update information of all the MSI software and applications.

APP list

Total Install/ Update Motherboard Information

y APP list - shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard. An icon represents a entrance to the application.

 Colorful icon - a colorful icon means that the application had have been installed successfully and it is available. Double click on desired icon to access the application. A refresh icon update version.

 Gray icon - the icon with gray painting means that the application is not available and you have to install it if necessary. Double click on the gray icon and the update information will show. Click on the INSTALL button to install the application.

y Motherboard Information - shows the model name of motherboard. y Total Install/ Update - click on this tab to update/ install all the applications.

shows to inform you that the application has a

Important

Please note that, once you uninstall the APP MANAGER, all the MSI applications and software will be uninstalled simultaneously.

Software Description

LIVE UPDATE 6

LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don’t need to search the drivers on websites, and don’t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically.

Download Options

Download List

Scan / Download / Total Installer button

System Information

Last Scanned Date

There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel.

y Live Update - When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live update tab at first. This tab allows you to select files to download. You can also read the relevant information by clicking the information icon

y History - shows the downloading history.

y Setting - allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to

update.

y System Information - displays the information of the system.

y FA Q - shows Frequently Asked Questions.

y Online Help - shows Online Help information.

on the right of the item listed.

Updating The System

This section describes how to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. Please follow the steps below:

Software Description

1. Select the Live Update tab.

2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search

for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan.

3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the

process.

4. When the download list appears, please select the items you intend to update.

5. Click Download button at the bottom.

6. When Save Path prompt, you can specify a download directory.

7. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several moments to

complete the process.

8. To install the applications, simply unpack the packages and install.

Total Installer

Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer:

1. Scan updates in Live Update tab.

2. Check the Select All check-box you intend to update.

3. Click the Total Installer button. LIVE UPDATE 6 will automatically install them.

4. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure

5. Reboot your system.

Software Description

COMMAND CENTER

COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application.

CPU TemperatureSystem Information

Feature Menu

Feature Title

Feature Control Panel

Previous Feature

Option Buttons

Profile Buttons

y Default - load the default values for the current feature.

y Apply - apply your changes.

y Save - store values in the file with individual file extension.

y Load - load the values from the file.

Important

Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by clicking the Load and Apply buttons.

Profile

Buttons

Next Feature

Page Indicator

Resize Corner

CPU Frequency

CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can see the current frequency of each CPU core on the top of the panel.

Software Description

CPU Fan

CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by

clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel.

y Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.

y Smart Mode - a linear fan speed control feature. The control panel contains 4 dots allows you to drag and adjust the Smart Speed slopes. The fan speed will be changed along these lines with CPU temperature. The white dot will create strip chart in real time.

y System Fan Button - to open the system fan control panel in new window.

y Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the smart fan setting.

CPU Voltage

CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the CPU voltage.

Manual Mode

Smart Mode

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage

y DRAM Frequency - Shows the DRAM clock, ratio

and frequency.

y DRAM Voltage - Allows you to adjust the DRAM voltage. The risky values are displayed in red.

IGP Frequency & GT Voltage

y IGP Frequency - Allows you to adjust the IGP ratio,

and shows the IGP clock, ratio and frequency.

y GT Voltage - Allows you to adjust the GT voltage. The risky values are displayed in red.

Software Description

Option Buttons - Advanced

When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear.

y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset.

Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.

DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change

the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.

Sensor - allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with the virtual thermal image. You can drag and drop the fan icons to new locations. When you press the Cooling button, all fans will run at full speed.

Option Buttons - Setting

When click the Setting button, The Record, Warning and Mobile Control icons will appear.

y Record - allows you to monitor the status of voltage, fan speed and temperature in

real time.

 To filter record charts, select the check box next to the items.

 When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to show the recording chart. If you want to check the value of a specific spot on chart, please move the orange vertical line to the spot.

 History Record stores the data and names with date and time.

 To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When finished, click the Record button again. The data will be stored in the drop-down menu.

 To load a record, click the drop-down menu and select one from the list.

 To delete a record, select the record that you want to delete, and click the Trash

Can icon.

Software Description

y Warning - contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for you to set the

threshold values. When system detects the status over your settings, a warning message will pop-up.

y Mobile Control - is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel.

y To start remote control: (optional)

1. Download and install MSI

COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device.

2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the Mobile Control panel.

3. Enable SoftAP Management.

4. Enter SSID and Password, and then click the Apply button.

5. Activate Wi-Fi

6. Run MSI

7. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP

address on your MSI

8. Press Refresh on the MSI

on your mobile device and connect to SoftAP with the SSID.

COMMAND CENTER APP on your mobile device.

COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system.

COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and

OC functions are working properly.

Option Buttons - Information

When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will appear.

You can click the icons to open the related information.

Gadget Mode

COMMAND CENTER provides a gadget mode to monitor the system status. You can switch between gadget mode and full mode by clicking the arrow icon

1. Click the Spanner icon

2. Select the check box next to the items.

3. Click the Close button.

Software Description

on the top left.

y To arrange gadgets:

on the Gadget mode,

a configuration panel will slide out.

GAMING APP

GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance.

Remote Control Setting Button

Setting Button

Information Button

Cooler Boost

CPU Frequency

Control Mode Buttons

Gaming Function Buttons

GPU Frequency

Peripheral Device Function Buttons

y Setting Button - allows you to choose running GAMING APP when Windows starts or let GAMING APP to overwrite the VGA fan control function.

y Information Button - shows the information of this application.

y CPU Frequency - shows the current CPU frequency.

y GPU Frequency - shows the current GPU frequency.

y Control Mode Buttons

 OC Mode - apply turbo frequency to CPU and OC frequency to GPU.  Gaming Mode - automatically optimize the CPU ratio and the GPU clock.

 Silent Mode - reverts the CPU ratio and GPU clock to the default values. y Gaming Function Buttons - allows you to use OSD and Eye Rest functions. y Peripheral Device Function Buttons - allows you to set the Gaming Hotkey, Mouse

Master, VR Ready and Voice Boost functions.

y Remote Control Setting Button - available for the motherboards with built-in or

discrete WiFi module. It allows you to set up Name and Password to link the android device and the motherboard. Please follow the steps below to complete the remote control setting.

1. Download and install the MSI

GAMING APP APP to your android device.

2. Set up a set of Name and Password on the Remote Control Setting panel, and then click the Apply button.

3. Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network.

4. Run MSI

5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI

GAMING APP APP on your android device.

GAMING APP APP to find the

paired device Name you set in the Remote Control Setting panel.

6. Enter the Password you set in the Remote Control Setting panel.

7. Finally, you can use the MSI

GAMING APP APP to control your motherboard with

the android device.

Software Description

OSD Setting Panel

Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD).

y Apply Button - applies above settings to OSD.

Eye Rest

Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor.

y EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your

eyes.

y Gaming - automatically increase contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie - automatically increase dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. y Customize - allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your screen. y Default - loads the default settings.

Software Description

Gaming Hotkey

Gaming Hotkey provides instant control of the system through user defined hotkeys.

Categories Toggle

Hotkey Manager

Current Hotkeys

Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF

y Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF - allows you to turn ON/OFF the Gaming Hotkey function. y Categories Toggle - allows you to toggle over the Hotkey categories.

 Macro Genie - provides the keyboard and mouse macro record function and

allows you to define the hotkeys for the macro recorder.

1. Click on the Record button to start the keyboard and mouse macro recorder.

2. Click on the Stop button to stop the recorder.

3. Key-in a file name and set-up the parameter for the macro.

4. Finally, click on the Save button to save the recorded macro.

 Windows Keys - allows you to define hotkeys to replace Windows default

keyboard shortcuts.

 Login Keys - provides hotkey login function.

 MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. y Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. y Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.

Important

The Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, Window Home, Application and BackSpace

keys can not be used as Hotkeys.

Some key combinations are reserved for use by Microsoft Windows and can not be

assigned as a hotkey.

Software Description

Mouse Master

Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse.

Delay Time

Macro Hot Key

Mouse Action

Action List

Edit Buttons Load Button

Save Button

DPI Setting Default Button DPI Hot Key

Test Area

Clear Button

y Delay Time - allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro. y Macro Hot Key - allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the macro. y Mouse Action - assigns mouse actions to the macro.

 New - captures the mouse coordinate and add to the macro.

 Left - add a left-click to the macro.

 Middle - add a middle-click to the macro.

 Left - add a left-click to the macro. y Action List - shows the actions of the current macro. y Edit Buttons - there 3 buttons for editing the macro.

 Run - activates the macro.

 Delete - removes the selected action from the macro.

 Clear - removes all actions from the macro. y Load Button - allows you to load a macro. y Save Button - allows you to save the macro to a file. y DPI Setting - allows you select the mouse DPI from the drop-down menu. y Default Button - reverts to the default DPI setting. y DPI Hot Key - allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the DPI setting.

Please note that you muse hold the hotkey to keep the DPI setting. When you release the hotkey, the DPI setting will be reverted to default.

y Test Area - allows you to test the mouse movement. y Clear Button - clears the test area.

Software Description

VR Ready

It will optimize the performance of your system to ensure everything is VR Ready.

VR ON/ OFF

Applications

y VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR settings. y Applications - appears when you turn on the VR support. It allows you to close some

applications to optimize the system for better VR experience.

Voice Boost

Voice Boost function allows you to boost volume in voice communication tools.

ON/ OFF toggle

VoIP Selection

VoIP Setting

y ON/ OFF toggle -enables or disables Voice Boost function. y VOIP Selection - selects your voice communication tool. y VOIP Setting - adjust the volume ratio in voice communication tool.

Important

The Voice Boost function is only available with Nahimic 2.5/ 3 and voice communication tools (TeamSpeak, Raidcall, Skype, SkypeHost and Discord).

Software Description

X-BOOST

The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards.

Easy

In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment.

Setting

Performance mode

Performance information

y Performance mode - moves over the mouse to any one of performance mode and

click on the ON button to enable it.

Important

The Customize mode is the default of system performance.

y Performance information - displays the system performance diagram of enabled

mode.

y Setting - enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts.

Software Description

Advance

In Advance page, you can enable the USB SPEED UP, the STORAGE BOOST and VR BOOST.

Setting

Device information

y Device information - displays the information and current transfer rates/ access

speeds of USB/ storage devices.

y Setting - enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts. y USB SPEED UP - supports faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device. y VR BOOST - provides the optimized settings to boost the system for better VR

experience.

y OPTANE BOOST - supports faster access speed of Intel Optane memory (require a

reboot).

Important

Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page

as MSI X-BOOST function.

The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with the USB/ storage device.

Software Description

DPC LATENCY TUNER

DPC LATENCY TUNER is a convenient tool that helps you optimize your PC settings to get a smooth audio/video playback experience and a faster responsive system. For instance, you can regulate the CPU, iGPU ratio and DRAM frequency easily when playing different games. The higher iGPU frequency multiplication can bring well image resolution. Also, different games have their own appropriate core, and you can change it to All Core, Turbo Ratio and Per Core by adjusting the CPU Ratio Apply Mode to acquire the best gaming experience.

Install and open the DPC LATENCY TUNER control panel, it allows you to set CPU, memory and iGPU settings. After then you must click the Apply button to restart the computer and apply your changes.

Software Description

MYSTIC LIGHT

MYSTIC LIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software.

Main Screen

The Main screen is used to configure what devices need to be synchronized and LED light effect options.

ON/ OFF All LED

SYNC PROFILE

Right hand side panel

Apply Button Save Button

Live Preview

y ON/OFF All LED - By toggling Off/On here, you

disable/enable all the LED on supported gaming gear, memory, graphics card and motherboard etc.

y SYNC PROFILE - In this section, you may apply different LED setting to your device.

 All Sync - Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear red.

To change the LED color & effect, use the panel on the right hand side to switch to different settings.

Please noted that for light effect, the option would be more or less depending on the devices you have, it will only list the light effects which are available for all included devices.

For the color section, you can always select a different color but it won’t apply to the device that does not have such color.

Software Description

You can also change settings for single device. To do that, you have to click the sync bubble twice and make it turn gray as below.

Then you go to DEVICE SETTING and click SETTING.

click SETTING

After that, the computer will open a different windows and you can modify LED there individually.

Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models.

 Individual - Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear black.

To change color for individual device, use the device setting panel below to lock on any device and click SETTING to customize the LED color/effect on it.

Software Description

You can save the current settings by clicking Save.

click SETTING

If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it turn red like below.

Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change.

Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction.

 Profile01~03 - Save Sync profile settings. y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current

Sync Profile.

Software Description

Motherboard Screen

The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard.

SYNC ALL

Return Button

ON/ OFF ALL LED

PROFILE

LED AREA

Apply Button

Save Button

Motherboard Name

Live Preview

Light Effect Options

Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models.

y Return Button - returns to the main screen. y ON/OFF ALL LED - allows you to turn ON/ OFF all LED lights of the motherboard. y SYNC ALL - allows you to synchronize all LED light effect of the motherboard. y Motherboard Name - shows the name of the motherboard. y Live Preview - gives you the full experience of your configuration’s look, feel while

you are editing it.

y Light Effect Options - allow you to customize lighting effect of the sync devices.

 LIGHT EFFECT - allows you to change LED light effect.

 LIGHT SPEED - allows you to change LED light speed.

 BRIGHTNESS - allows you to change LED light brightness.

Note:

Currently only Z370 GODLIKE GAMING, H370 GAMING PRO CARBON and B360 GAMING PRO CARBON support Light Speed/Brightness.

 COLOR - allows you to select the color for single light effects (Stack, Breathing,

Flashing etc.).

y Apply Button - applies lighting effect settings. y PROFILE - manages sets of motherboard LED light effect settings. y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current

profile.

y LED AREA - switches to the other LED area on the motherboard.

Software Description

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY

This section allows you to control LED across different platform. The pre-requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing/Mystic-Light-Party.

PARTY

Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click + to create a host group.

Click + to create a host group

Enter the group name (3~15 characters) and group array (13~30 columns, 5~30 rows) and click the CREATE button.

Software Description

The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software.

DELETE Group Button

Control Group Button

Invitation Status Indicator

Group In/Out Status

 DELETE Group Button - deletes the group.

 Control Group Button - enters the group control panel.

 Invitation Status Indicator - appears when receive an invitation to a group.

 Group In/Out Status - shows Group In/Out status.

Joining Group

On your slave platform, click PARTY to open MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY interface and click In to join the network.

Software Description

JOIN Button

Group Control Panel

If everything is set up properly, you can see your slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window.

APPLY button

Group Members Icon

Light Effect Options

Invite Button

Color Selection

At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform.

Please be aware of certain limitation on the devices such as if you apply green color to a red-only device, the LED will stay off since it has on such color or if you apply rainbow to a no-rainbow mode device, the LED will stay on constantly.

y Group Member Icons - displays members status, and you can select a member to

delete it in the DELETE pop-up window.

Light Color Member Serial Number

Selected Indicator (The red border)

Wi-Fi Indicator (Indicates that the device is connected over Wi-Fi)

DELETE the member

Software Description

y Invite Button - enters the INVITE screen. y Light Effect Options - allow you to customize lighting effect.

Off

Flash

Marquee

y Color Selection - allows you to change color.

Always on

Double ﬂash

Rainbow Sound beat

Breathe

Random

Inviting Member

Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen. Select the device you want to invite and click the INVITE button.

INVITE Button

Software Description

SMART TOOL

SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive, and it can also create a super RAID.

Main menu

After installing and activating SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Smart Tool or SUPER RAID. Note that the SUPER RAID is only available when your system equipped with at least 3 hard-disk drives (1 system disk and 2 data disks).

SMART TOOL

Before you can create your Windows installation USB flash drive, you’ll need to have your Windows Installation DVD or ISO file, and also have a minimum of a 8GB USB flash drive to create your installer. Be sure to backup files on the USB drive, this process will erase it.

To create the Windows installation USB drive:

Step1. Choose source folder

y In the Source folder box, click Browse button and select the file from the dialog box.

(This option will copy all Windows installation files.)

Step2. Choose Storage device

y Choose USB storage and select your USB flash drive in the drop-down list. In case

the USB flash drive is not listed, click the Refresh Drive button.

y If you want to install Windows on the PCIe M.2 RAID that was created by BIOS > M.2

Genie (please refer to BIOS Setup Section for details), select the RAID drvier version and then check the NVMe driver checkbox to copy iRST drivers to the USB flash drive.

y Click Start.

Important

You can also create an installer ISO image file by selecting the ISO destination in Step2, and then burn it onto the DVD. However, this method does not support M.2

Genie.

Software Description

SUPER RAID

This utility allows you to create a super RAID in Windows system.

To create a super RAID:

1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID.

2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type.

y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1

3. Click Start.

4. When prompt Finish!, click OK.

Important

SUPER RAID can't includ the system disk.

Software Description

RAMDISK

RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’s life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.

Creating a RAM Disk

When RAMDISK is started, it will create a default RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions.

Setting

Backup

Management

Option

Apply Button

y Setting - specify Letter, Name, Size and Format of the RAM disk. y Option - select browser temporary files to save/load on the RAM disk. You can also

add software files to improve reading speed.

y Backup - specify backup and restore settings to prevent data loss. All files will be lost

each time the RAMDISK is stopped if you do not backup.

 Browse Button - set the path to the image file.

 Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files.

 Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file loaded automatically when

RAMDISK starts.

 Auto Backup - check this box to backup automatically over a period of time. y Apply Button - allows you to apply changes. y Management - shows RAMDISK information and allows you to delete files.

Remove the RAM disk

Dislpay information Delete files in the RAM disk.

Software Description

GAMING LAN MANAGER

GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.

y Applications - displays currently using network bandwidth applications. You can

prioritize Games, Medias or File sharing programs as high as possible.

y Performance - shows top 5 applications by total trafﬁc, allows you to monitor

network bandwidth usage.

y Network Test - allows you to setup bandwidth control. y Advanced Setting - allows you to expand RWIN to accelerate download speed. You

can also block IP address and setup virtual access point.

y Information - shows version information. y WiFi Analysis - shows wireless signal strength and information.

Software Description

Configuring Bandwidth

This section describes how to configure Internet Provider Speed. You can configure default internet upload and download bandwidth from the Network Test tab on the GAMING LAN MANAGER window.

Important

Before using the GAMING LAN MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider.

To test the Upload and Download speed and conﬁgure bandwidth, please follow the steps below:

1. Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER.

2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your

network speed.

3. Enter the testing results into Upload Speed and Download Speed fields.

4. Check the Enable Bandwidth Control to allow the GAMING LAN MANAGER to

manage the bandwidth.

Software Description

Nahimic 2.5

Nahimic 2.5 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains 6 audio effects, 3 microphone effects, HD Audio Recorder2 and Sound Tracker.

Installation and Update

Nahimic 2.5 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’s official website.

Audio Tab

From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2.5’s audio effects, audio profiles and settings.

Device properties

Display & Volume

Mute

Profiles

Profile Editing Buttons

Audio Effects

EQ Profile Page

Reset Button On/Off Button

y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio rendering device currently being used

as output, as well as its current volume. This section can display the volume of the internal (built-in) speakers, headphones and external speakers.

 Mute - mutes the current audio output device.

 Device properties - allows you to change the format, sample rate, bit rate and

the channel gain of the current device (if these options are available for the current device). Clicks on this button and a device properties panel will show.

y Profiles - allows you to adjust the 7 audio effects to your current listening

experience. All profiles can be modified as you wish.

y Profiles Editing Buttons - allows you to create, edit, open, save and delete a profile. y Audio Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 6 audio effects.

 Bass Boost - Increases the energy in low frequencies up to +12 dB on a frequency

range optimized for the audio rendering device in use. Each audio effect can be disabled by clicking on it.

 Virtual Surround

 Gaming and Movies - virtualizes the multichannel audio stream and downmixes

it in order to retrieve a multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers.

Software Description

 Music - expands the stereo for a wider sound stage. Each audio effect can be

disabled by clicking on it.

 Reverb - increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs

corresponding to different room sizes.

 Treble Enhancer - Increases the energy in high frequencies up to +12 dB.

 Smart Loudness - maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio

experience to making them all sound softer, balanced or louder.

 Voice Clarity - boosts the speech in movies, video games and incoming

communication from +0 through +12 dB (0 to 100%).

y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values. y On/Off Button - allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 2.5’s audio effects in one

click.

y EQ Profile Page - by clicking the arrow button, you can also access a second page

that contains the x10 bands EQ and EQ profiles.

EQ Profiles

Custom EQ

Profile

x10 bands EQ

 EQ Profiles - allows you to choose between 6 EQ profiles to fit your audio

experience

 Custom EQ Profile - you can change the x10 bands of the Custom EQ profile so as

to make it fit your current needs.

 x10 bands EQ - x10 bands EQ, from 32Hz to 16KHz.

Software Description

Microphone Tab

From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2.5’s microphone effects and settings.

Microphone

Device

properties

Display &

Volume

Loopback

Microphone Effects

Mute

Reset Button On/Off Button

y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio recording device currently being used

as input, as well as its current volume.

 Mute - mutes the current device.

 Device properties - allows you to boost the volume and modify the left/ right

balance of microphone. Clicks on this button and a device properties panel will show.

y Microphone Loopback - turns the microphone loopback On/Off. In order to avoid any

feedback (Larsen effect).

y Microphone Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 3 microphone

effects.

 Voice Shaper - applies a filter to the voice.

 Voice Leveler - levels the volume of your voice in order to avoid any saturation

and maintains a constant and clear communication. Voice Leveler can be adjusted with a 0 to 100% slider.

 Noise Reduction - removes the remaining sound that the Noise Gate has left on

top of your words and sentences.

y On/Off Button - allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 2.5’s microphone effects in

one click.

y Reset Button - restores the default values.

HD Audio Recorder 2

From this tab, you can access the audio launchpad and HD Audio Recorder 2 settings.

Software Description

Audio

Launchpad

effects

Pad

Properties

Control page

y Audio Launchpad effects - allows streamers to use prerecorded sounds during a

livestream. These sounds can also be heard by viewers. This tool will allow you to create your true audio identity. That way, your livestreams will be more personal and animated. Thanks to the Audio Launchpad, you can trigger audio samples of your choice with your keyboard or gamepad during your streaming sessions. This tool is very simple to use: by clicking on a pad, you will trigger a sound.

 Pad Properties - every pad can be customized by clicking the properties button

that will appear in its bottom right when hovering over it with your mouse. On the Pad Properties panel you can choose:

 The sound assigned to each pad.  The keyboard hotkey assigned to each pad.  The color assigned to each pad.

 Config 1, 2 & 3 - allows you to prepare 3 completely different configurations so as

to adapt the Launchpad to the content you are streaming. Each configuration has 6 customizable pads. The 3 configurations are independent, meaning Config 1 cannot be used at the same time than Config 3.

y Control Page - by clicking the arrow button, you can access the control page.

 Audio Launchpad ON/OFF - switches the Audio Launchpad on or off.

 HD Audio Recorder 2 - The HD Audio Recorder 2 is, by default, automatically

launched when a broadcast recording session is detected. The launch of the HD Audio Recorder 2 enables HD audio processing over a recording without any need for adjustments. You can disable the HD Audio Recorder 2 by switching this option OFF.

 Pop-up message ON/OFF - switches the pop-up message on or off.

Software Description

Sound Tracker

The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the source of the strongest sound while in a game. The Sound Tracker captions the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system, and is displayed in all applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11. Please remember Sound Tracker is only available if you are using an audio device that supports Nahimic 2.5 effects.

Sound Tracker Effects

 ON / OFF button and hotkey - switches the Sound Tracker on or off.

 Hotkey - use the CTRL + SHIFT + S to turn ON / OFF the Sound Tracker.

 Remanence - adjust the remanence of the arrow. The higher the remanence

is, longer will be the delay the arrow takes to disappear after the last sound was played.

 Transparency - allows you to adjust the transparency of the Sound Tracker,

making it look more or less discrete.

 Scale - allows you to adjust the scale of the Sound Tracker, making it look bigger

or smaller.

 Color - Click the colored square to open the color edition window of the arrow.

You can apply the color you want to the arrow.

 7.1 Audio Test - launch a 7.1 audio sample allowing you to preview how the radar

will react in your game.

Software Description

RAID Configuration

Below are the different types of a RAID.

RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives.

RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and

RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction

RAID 10 uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a

RAID level comparison

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

First, you need to set the SATA mode to RAID in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes. To enter the IRST Option ROM, reboot and press Ctrl + I keys to enter the IRST Option ROM during the POST, the following window will appear.

Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance.

provides enhanced read performance.

information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance.

RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.

RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10

Minimum # drives 2 2 3 4 Data protection None Excellent Excellent Excellent Read performance Excellent OK Good OK Write performance Excellent Good OK Good Capacity utilization 100% 50% 67%~(1-1/n) 50%

MAIN MENU

[ ]

MAIN MENU

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

RAID Volumes :

None dened.

Physical Devices : Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)

1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk

[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Acceleration Options

6. Exit

Important

The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.

RAID Conﬁguration

Creating s RAID Volume

1. Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen

appears.

[ ]

CREATE VOLUME MENU

Name :

RAID Level :

Disks :

Strip Size :

Capacity :

Sync :

RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .

[ ↑↓] - Change [TAB] - Next [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select

Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N / A XXX.X GB N / A

Create Volume

HELP

[ ]

2. Specify a RAID Volume name and then press the Tab or Enter key to go to the next field

3. Use the ↑↓←→ arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.

4. In the Disk field, press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click Enter key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level.

5. Select the strip size for the RAID array by using the ↑ upper arrow or ↓ down arrow keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the Enter key

to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some typical values: RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB.

6. Select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.

Important

Since you want to create two volumes, this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives.

7. Go to the Create Volume field and press Enter, a WARNING message will appear for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press Y to continue.

RAID Conﬁguration

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MSI B360 Gaming Plus User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Audio Ports Configuration

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

SATA1~5: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors (JUSB3 is optional)

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

JRGB1: RGB LED connectors

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

PCIe x16 slot LEDs

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

SETTINGS

Advanced

Boot

Security

Save & Exit

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

HARDWARE MONITOR

Software Description

Installing Windows® 10

Installing Drivers

Installing Utilities

APP MANAGER

LIVE UPDATE 6

COMMAND CENTER

GAMING APP

X-BOOST

DPC LATENCY TUNER

MYSTIC LIGHT

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY

SMART TOOL

RAMDISK

GAMING LAN MANAGER

Nahimic 2.5

RAID Configuration

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM