Thank you for buying the MSI® motherboard E3 KRAIT GAMING V5. 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
Wi-Fi Moudle Kit (Optional)
®
Intel
Dual Band
Wireless-AC 8260
module (E Key)
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
SATA Cable x2
Antenna Bracket
Motherboard User
Guide
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth
Driver Disc
Installation Guide
RP-SMA to U.FL Pigtail
Antenna Cable x2
Antenna x2
Wire Clip Sticker x2
M.2 Bracket
U.FL Clip
Unpacking
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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
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo U.2
Host Card**
slot (Key M, M2_1). PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when installing the M.2
PCIe module in M.2 slot (Key M, M2_1).
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WLAN & Bluetooth
(Optional)
USB
Audio
LAN
Back Panel
Connectors
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®
y Intel
Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 module (optional)
Supports M.2 (Key E) interface
®
Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.
Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth
®
2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,
BLE, 4.2
®
C232 Chipset
y Intel
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-C port on the
back panel
5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
3.1 Gen 1 connector)
4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back
panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 2.0
connectors)
y Realtek
®
ALC892 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
®
1x Intel
I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
y 1x PS/2 mouse porty 1x PS/2 keyboard porty 1x Clear CMOS buttony 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C porty 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 portsy 1x LAN (RJ45) porty 2x USB 2.0 portsy 6x audio jacks
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Specifications
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y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connectory 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectory 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsy 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
Internal Connectors
I/O ControllerNUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
y 3x 4-pin system fan connectorsy 1x Front panel audio connectory 2x Front panel connectorsy 1x TPM module connectory 1x Chassis Intrusion connectory 1x Serial port connectory 1x Parallel port connectory 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y CPU/System temperature detectiony CPU/System fan speed detectiony CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
BIOS Features
y ATX Form Factory 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
y 1x 128 Mb flashy UEFI AMI BIOSy ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8y Multi-language
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Software
Performance
GAMING Features
Continued from previous page
y Driversy COMMAND CENTERy LIVE UPDATE 6y FAST BOOTy SUPER CHARGERy GAMING APPy M-CLOUDy RAMDISKy GAMING LAN MANAGERy Open Broadcaster Software
System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent Gaming Hotkey
Gaming Mouse Mastery GAMING CERTIFIEDy Open Broadcaster Software
Encoding using H264 (x264) and AAC.
Support for Intel Quick Sync Video (QSV) and NVENC.
Unlimited number of scenes and sources.
Live RTMP streaming to Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion,
Hitbox and more.
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Specifications
MSI Exclusive
Features
Continued from previous page
y CLICK BIOS 5
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Board Explorer
Hardware Monitory MILITARY CLASS 4
Military Class Component
Military Class Stability and Reliability
ESD Protection
EMI Protection
Humidity Protection
Circuit Protection
High Temperature Protection
Steel Armor PCIe Slots
VGA Armor Sloty COMMAND CENTER
System Monitor
Smart Fan Controly RAMDISKy LIVE UPDATE 6y M-CLOUDy CPU-Zy EZ Debug LED
Specification
Highlights
y DDR4 Boost Support
Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
DDR4 XMP Readyy PCI Express 3.0 Support
2-Way AMD CrossFire
TM
Support
y Turbo M.2 Ready
PCIe 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) Support
PCIe / SATA Dual Mode Supporty EZ Debug LEDy 1x Clear CMOS button on rear I/Oy NVMe / AHCI Driver Supporty U.2 Support (Optional)
Specifications
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Block Diagram
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
(optional)
x4
Switch
M.2 SSD
(Key M)
SATA 6Gb/s
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth
M.2 (Key E)
x16
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
Switch
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
LPC Bus
NV6793
Super I/O
CPU
DMI 3.0
C232
PCI Express Bus
x1
ASM1083
I219-V
Realtek
ALC892
2x PCIe x1 slots
Intel
Audio Jacks
2x PCI slots
USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
USB 2.0
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
Audio Ports
PS/2 Mouse
Clear
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1
LAN
CMOS
PS/2 Keyborad
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
USB 2.0
y Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for about 5 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
StatusDescription
OffNo link
YellowLinked
BlinkingData activity
Speed LED
StatusDescription
Off10 Mbps connection
Green100 Mbps connection
Orange1 Gbps connection
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Line In
Line-Out/ Front Speak Out● ● ● ●
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out●● ●
Center/ Subwoofer Out● ●
Side Speaker Out●
Channel
2468
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Rear I/O Panel
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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
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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
RearFront
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JBAT1
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI1
PCI2
M2_2
JPWR2
SYSFAN1
BAT1
CPU Socket
CPUFAN1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
CPUFAN2
SYSFAN3
EZ Debug LED
JPWR1
JUSB2
M2_1
JCI1
SATA1_2
SATA3_4
SATA5_6
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JAUD1
SYSFAN2
JTPM1
JCOM1JUSB1
JLPT1
JFP1
JFP2
Component Contents
Port NamePort TypePage
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3Fan Connectors35
CPU SocketLGA1151 CPU Socket27
DIMM1~4DIMM Slots28
EZ Debug LEDDebug LED indicators38
JAUD1Front Audio Connector34
JBAT1Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper37
JCI1Chassis Intrusion Connector38
JCOM1Serial Port Connector36
JFP1, JFP2Front Panel Connectors33
JLPT1Parallel Port Connector36
JPWR1~2Power Connectors32
JTPM1TPM Module Connector37
JUSB1USB 2.0 Connector33
JUSB2USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector34
M2_1M.2 Slot (Key M)31
M2_2M.2 slot (Key E)26
PCI_E1~E4, PCI1~2PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots29
SATA1~6SATA 6Gb/s Connectors30
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M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key E)
This slot is used for a M.2 Wi-Fi module. Please follow the steps below to install the
Intel dual band wireless-AC 8260 module (optional).
Installing antenna cables and antenna bracket
1. Align the RP-SMA connector with the hole in the
antenna bracket.
2. Install the washer and the nut to secure the RP-SMA
connectors on the antenna bracket.
3. Secure the antenna bracket to the back panel of
motherboard with two screws.
U.FL Connector
2
4
Wireless
module
M.2 bracket
3
2
M.2 Slot
U.FL Clip
5
Nut
Washer
RP.SMA Connector
1
Installing the wireless module
1. Secure the M.2 bracket to the M.2 slot with two screws.
2. Insert the wireless module into the M.2 slot.
3. Secure the wireless module to the M.2 bracket with one screw.
4. Connect the U.FL connectors to the wireless module.
5. Use the U.FL clip to fix the U.FL connectors.
Installing antennas
1. Screw the antennas tight to the RP-SMA connectors.
2. Orient the antennas.
1
Antenna
Bracket
3
Important
The Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module installation kit is optional.
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CPU Socket
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
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
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.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
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.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
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® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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DIMM Slots
DIMM1DIMM3
Channel AChannel B
DIMM2DIMM4
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMM4DIMM4
DIMM2DIMM2DIMM2
Important
y
Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
y
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.
y
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).
y
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
y
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.
y
PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe module in M.2 slot (Key
M, M2_1).
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6
SATA5
SATA3
Important
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
SATA cable has 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.
y
SATA6 port will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA module in M.2 slot (Key
M, M2_1).
SATA1
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M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
Installing M.2 module
1. Remove the screw from
the base screw.
2. Remove the base screw.
Important
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM,
does not support Legacy ROM.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2
module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
1
2
3. Tighten the base screw
into the hole of the
distance to the M.2 slot
as the length your M.2
module.
4. Insert your M.2 module
into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
5. Put the screw in the
notch on the trailing edge
of your M.2 module and
tighten it into the base
screw.
4
3
30°
5
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JPWR1~2: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
541
8
1Ground5+12V
2Ground6+12V
3Ground7+12V
4Ground8+12V
1+3.3V13+3.3V
2+3.3V14-12V
3Ground15Ground
24
12
JPWR1
131
4+5V16PS-ON#
5Ground17Ground
6+5V18Ground
7Ground19Ground
8PWR OK20Res
95VSB21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V23+5V
12+3.3V24Ground
JPWR2
Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power
supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
210
JFP1
1
1HDD LED +2Power LED +
3HDD LED -4Power LED -
5Reset Switch6Power Switch
7Reset Switch8Power Switch
9Reserved10No Pin
9
1
JFP2
1Speaker -2Buzzer +
3Buzzer -4Speaker +
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
210
1
9
1VCC2VCC
3USB0-4USB1-
5USB0+6USB1+
7Ground8Ground
9No Pin10NC
Important
y
Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
y
In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install
MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility.
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JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
1011
1
20
1Power11USB2.0+
2USB3_RX_DN12USB2.0-
3USB3_RX_DP13Ground
4Ground14USB3_TX_C_DP
5USB3_TX_C_DN15USB3_TX_C_DN
6USB3_TX_C_DP16Ground
7Ground17USB3_RX_DP
8USB2.0-18USB3_RX_DN
9USB2.0+19Power
10Ground20No Pin
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
210
1
1MIC L2Ground
3MIC R4NC
5Head Phone R6MIC Detection
7SENSE_SEND8No Pin
9Head Phone L10Head Phone Detection
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9
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage
Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed
with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing
voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan
connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.
PWM Mode fan connector
1
CPUFAN1/ CPUFAN2
1Ground2+12V
3Sense4Speed Control Signal
Voltage Mode fan connector
1
1
SYSFAN3
1Ground2Voltage Control
3Sense4NC
Controlling the fan speed
There are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to BIOS > HARDWARE
MONITOR. The other is to use COMMAND CENTER application.
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2
BIOS > HARDWARE MONITORCOMMAND CENTER
Both methods offer gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed
in relation to CPU temperature.
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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
226
1
1RSTB#2AFD#3PRND0
4ERR#5PRND16PINIT#
7PRND28LPT_SLIN#9PRND3
10Ground11PRND412Ground
13PRND514Ground15PRND6
16Ground17PRND718Ground
19ACK#20Ground21BUSY
22Ground23PE24Ground
25SLCT26No Pin
25
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
210
1
9
1DCD2SIN
3SOUT4DTR
5Ground6DSR
7RTS8CTS
9RI10No Pin
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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.
214
1
1LPC Clock23V Standby power
3LPC Reset43.3V Power
5LPC address & data pin06Serial IRQ
7LPC address & data pin185V Power
9LPC address & data pin210No Pin
11LPC address & data pin312Ground
13LPC Frame14Ground
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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)
Clear CMOS/
Reset BIOS
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.
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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Normal
(default)
Trigger the chassis
intrusion event
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.
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 .
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators
These LEDs indicate the status of motherboard booting process.
CPU LEDDRAM LEDVGA LEDBOOT LED
CPU LEDIndicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM LEDIndicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA LEDIndicates GPU is not detect or fail.
BOOT LEDIndicates boot device is not detected or fail.
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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
y
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.
y
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
KeyFunctionKeyFunction
F1General HelpF3Enter Favorites menu
F4Enter CPU Specifications menuF5Enter Memory-Z menu
F9Save Overclocking ProfileF10Save Change and Reset*
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification
information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
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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.y Press the Clear CMOS button, on the rear I/O panel. (Only for the motherboard with
clear CMOS button.)
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 Manual scan.
3. Check MB BIOS box and click on Scan button.
4. Select the MB BIOS and click on
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.
icon to download and install the latest BIOS
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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 Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, Fast Boot, HD Audio
Controller, AHCI/ RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by
clicking on their respective button.
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 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 Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help
buttons on left side to display related information.
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.
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 Language - allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.y Screenshot - press this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB
flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode
and EZ mode.
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.
Favorites ScreenshotSetup Mode switch
Language
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
Function
buttons
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y Favorites - press any Favorites tab or 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. Select a BIOS item in SETTINGS or OC menu.
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. Select a BIOS item in favorite page (Favorite 1~5).
2. Right-click or press F2 key.
3. Choose Delete and click on OK.
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Advanced Mode
Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and
Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.
BIOS menu
selection
XMP switch
Menu display
Favorites ScreenshotSetup Mode switch
Language
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
BIOS menu
selection
y XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Favorites/ 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.
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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
Shows the information of connected SATA device.
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.
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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]
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.
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.
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.
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fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced
[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
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.
fHPET [Enabled]
Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) 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 [Enabled]
Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI
hand-off feature. This item will appear when USB Controller is enabled.
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.
fSerial (COM) Port 0 Configuration
Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port x. 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.
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.
and enable the legacy USB support.
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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.
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 EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press
Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fEuP 2013 [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013
regulation.
[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013
[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)
fOn board LED Control [On]
Enables or disables the actions of onboard LEDs.
[On] Enables the actions of onboard LEDs.
[Off] Disables the actions of power, reset, PCH, audio LEDs.
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.
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fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]
Enables or disables the power fault protection for system.
[Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain
[Disabled] Disables this function.
f Windows OS Configuration
Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the
sub-menu.
fWindows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]
Enables the supports for Windows 8.1/ 10 or disables for other operating systems.
Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware &
software) should meet the Windows 8.1/ 10 requirements.
[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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 shut down status.
equirement.
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 [Disabled/ windows7, Enabled/ windows 8.1/ 10]
Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 8.1/ 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 8.1/ 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 8.1/ 10 WHQL
Support is enabled.
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fSecure Boot Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables secure boot support.
[Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allows you to set the secure
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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
fKey Management
Manages the secure boot keys. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu
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.
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 - to select the date & time settings).
fResume By PCI/ PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ 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.
boot settings.
the secure keys.
when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected.
when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected.
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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.
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 Intel ( R ) Ethernet Connection I219-V
Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter.
USB device is detected.
activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.
activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
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.
button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
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f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the booting
process hang-up over 5 seconds.
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 8.1/ 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.
f Boot Option Priorities
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
mode.
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.
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.
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f Trusted Computing
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
fSecurity Device Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing
the system.
fDevice select [Auto]
Selects TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 technology for installed TPM device. If set to Auto,
BIOS will detect it automatically.
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
[Reset] Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please
[Disabled] Disables this funcion.
warning message.
return to Enabled or Disabled.
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 boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to
be the boot device.
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Important
y
Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
y
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] Activate the CPU Ratio field. All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio
[Per Core] Activate the X-Core Ratio Limit field. Sets each CPU core ratio
f CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be
changed if the processor supports this function.
f 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]*
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only
appear when a CPU that support this function is installed.
f Adjusted CPU Frequency
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
setup.
that be set in CPU Ratio.
separately in X-Core Ratio Limit.
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f CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU
ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.
[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU
loading.
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 Misc Setting*
Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 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 CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please
note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears
when a CPU that support this function is installed.
f CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
f Clockgen Features
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features.
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fDynamic Frequency Control [Disabled]
When enabled, it allows CPU to run different base clock frequency steps
dynamically according to CPU loading. This item will be disabled when the Dynamic
Frequency Search is enabled.
fDynamic Frequency Search [Disabled]
Enables or disables the base clock optimization for CPU. This item will be disabled
when the Dynamic Frequency Control is enabled.
[Enabled] Run the CPU BCLK optimization.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
fDynamic Frequency Search Mode [Once]
Allows CPU to run base clock optimization either once or every booting. This item
will be available when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled.
[Once] Run CPU BCLK optimization once only on next boot.
[Each Power On] Always run CPU BCLK optimization on every boot.
fDynamic Frequency Search Step (MHz) [Auto]
Sets a value for each step of base clock optimization. If set to Auto, BIOS will
configure this setting automatically. This item will be available when the Dynamic
Frequency Search is enabled.
fBCLK Amplitude [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK Amplitude for overclocking. Higher value might benefit to
get higher overclocking values.
fBCLK Slew Rate [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK Slew Rate for overclocking. The value might vary
depending on the actual overclocking scenario.
fBCLK ORT Duration [Auto]
Sets the value for BCLK ORT duration for overclocking. The value might vary
depending on the actual overclocking scenario.
f Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]
X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module.
This item will be available when the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Profile 1] Uses profile1 settings of XMP memory module.
[Profile 2] Uses profile2 settings of XMP memory module.
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.
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f Memory Try It ! [Disabled]
It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory
preset.
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 unstable or unbootable 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 DigitALL Power
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM.
fCPU Loadline Calibration Control [Auto]
Sets a specific CPU loadline calibration mode for full-loading system to get good
overclocking performance and stability. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this
setting automatically.
fCPU GT Loadline Calibration Control [Auto]
Sets a specific CPU-GT loadline calibration mode for full-loading system to get
good overclocking performance and stability. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this
setting automatically.
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.
f PCH Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to PCH. If set to Auto, BIOS will
set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
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.
for memory. So the memory will not be initialed and trained when
booting to accelerate the system booting time.
to load the default settings for new devices.
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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.
fDIMM1~4 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.
fActive Processor Cores [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
[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.
fExecute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious
buffer overflow attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the
system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.
[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks
[Disabled] Disables this function.
problems with older operating system that do not support the
processor with extended CPUID value.
and worms.
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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.
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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.
fEIST [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel
®
SpeedStep Technology. This item will
appear when OC Explore Mode is set to Normal.
[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 is for Normal mode and
appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed.
[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over
specification when system request the highest performance state.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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.
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M-FLASH
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download
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.
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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 sub-menu.
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.
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HARDWARE MONITOR
Current Temperature & Speed information
Fan control
field
Setting
Buttons
Voltage
display
f Current Temperature & Speed information
Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.
f Fan control field
This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. Please check
the Smart Fan Mode box to enable the Smart Fan. It automatically controls fan speed
depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating
speed. When the current CPU temperature is over/ under the setting temperature,
the CPU/ system fan will run at the corresponding speed. In this field, drag the color
points to configure the fan speeds and the target temperatures of CPU for four level.
Important
The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system.
f Setting Buttons
[All Full Speed] Configures CPU and system fans to run at full operating speed.
[All Set Default] Configures CPU and system fans to run at default operating
[All Set Cancel] Discards current changes and restores previous operating speeds
f Voltage display
Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.
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speed.
to CPU and system fans .
Software Description
Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10
1. Power on the computer.
2. Insert the Windows
Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows® 7 installation process, USB
optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use Win7 Smart Tool
to install Windows
3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows
SETTING > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation and
set the item to enabled, save changes and restart.
Note: It is suggested to plug in your USB Keyboard/ USB Mouse to the leftmost
USB port when installing Windows® 7.
5. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot
Menu.
6. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.
7. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
message.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 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.
®
®
7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive.
®
7.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install Windows® 7 with Win7 Smart
Tool.
http://youtu.be/64TzNuHCf8A
®
7, access the BIOS menu
®
7/ 8.1/ 10.
Driver Disc into your optical drive.
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.
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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.
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.
CPU TemperatureSystem Information
Profile
Buttons
Next Feature
Page Indicator
Resize Corner
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.
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.
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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 GT Voltage - Allows you to adjust the GT voltage.
The risky values are displayed in red.
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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.y
Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.
y
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.
y
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.
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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.
on the top left.
y To arrange gadgets:
on the Gadget mode,
a configuration panel will slide out.
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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.
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:
1
2
4
5
3
1. Select the Live Update tab.
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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:
2
3
1
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.
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GAMING APP
GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving
gaming performance.
Display Mode Button
CPU Frequency
GPU Frequency
Full Speed GPU Fan
Control Mode Buttons
y Setting Button - allows you to run GAMING APP when Windows starts.y Information Button - shows the information of this application.y Display Mode Button - allows you to switch between CPU clock display mode and
Status bar display mode.
y CPU Frequency - shows the current CPU frequency.y Control Mode Buttons
OC Mode - automatically overclock the CPU. Gaming Mode - force the CPU to stay at maximum clock speed limited by CPU
specification.
Silent Mode - sets the CPU clock to the default value.
y Gaming Function Buttons - allows you to use Eye Rest, OSD, Gaming Hotkey and
Mouse Master functions.
Setting Button
Information Button
Gaming Function
Buttons
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.
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OSD Setting Panel
Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD).
y Apply Button - allows you to accept selections.
LED Effect
LED Effect allows you to control LED lights on your motherboard.
y All LED - controls all LEDs on your motherboard.y Each LED - separately controls each segment of LEDs on your motherboard.y LED effects - switches LEDs on or off.y Styles - select the LED style from the drop-down list.y Apply Button - applies LED Effect settings to LEDs.
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Gaming Hotkey
Gaming Hotkey provides instant control of the system through user defined hotkeys.
Hotkey Editor
Current Hotkeys
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 .
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.
Categories Toggle
Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF
Important
y
The Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, Window Home, Application and BackSpace
keys can not be used as hot-keys.
y
Some key combinations are reserved for use by Microsoft Windows and can not be
assigned as a hotkey.
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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 input delay time and click the Add button to insert a
delay in the 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.
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M-CLOUD
M-CLOUD is an application of MSI network sharing. It allows you to turn your computer
into Wi-Fi AP. It can also transfer files between your MSI computers.
Soft AP
ON/OFF
Server
Information
History
Users &
Permissions
Local
Directory
File Transfer
Server
Directory
y Soft AP ON/OFF - click on the Soft AP ON/OFF button to enable virtual Wi-Fi AP.y Server Information - indicate information of current server connection. y History - click on the History button to view file transfer history.y Users & Permissions - click on the Users & Permissions button to open the Users
& Permissions Management window.
y Local/ Server Directory - you can upload or download files between the local and
the server. There 5 icons on the toolbar at the top of Local/ Server Directory.
Refresh - refresh the local/ server directory.
Delete - you needs delete permission to delete files.
RootFolder- navigate to root folder.
Up a Level - navigate up one directory level.
New Folder - you needs delete permission to create a new folder.
y File Transfer - click > button to upload files from the local to the server. Click <
button to download files from the server to the local.
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Setting up Soft AP (optional)
The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi
module. You can share your network connection to your smartphones, tablets and
laptops with the Soft AP function.
Important
y
You must have an active network connection and an installed Wi-Fi moudle to
enable Soft AP.
y
If you connect to Internet by using PPPoE, you should check Allow other people to use this connection when set up a new connection.
To use Soft AP:
1
2
3
4
1. Click the Soft AP button to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up.
2. Select an existing network connection.
3. Fill in Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network password.
4. Click Apply button to complete.
Installing Cloud Storage
M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in order to detect your
available servers.
Cloud Storage
Server Detection
File Transfer
If you haven’t installed either Google Drive or Dropbox software yet, you can download
and install it from below web address, and please follow the direction on the web page.
Google Drive: https://www.google.com/drive/download/
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/downloading/
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Managing User Accounts
This section describes how to create/ remove a user account and configure individual
access permissions.
1
2
5
3
4
1. Click the Users & Permissions button and the Users & Permissions Management
window will pop up.
2. Click Add Account button create a new user account.
3. Fill in user’s ID, password and Confirm Password fields.
4. Select permission for the user account.
5. Click Apply button to complete.
Once you create an account 3 management icons will appear on the right hand side.
Delete - delete the user account.
/ Unlock/ Lock - unlock/ lock the user account.
Edit - change the user password and permission.
Transferring Files
This section describes how to transfer files between your local computer and a server.
Important
y
Before using the M-CLOUD to transfer files, you need to connect both the local
computer and the server to either Google Drive or Dropbox properly with the same
user account.
y
To allow your computers to communicate through the firewall with M-CLOUD, you
have to open ports 24680~24780.
1. Activate M-CLOUD both on the local computer and the server.
2. Select a server from the bar
3. Enter User ID and Password and click the Login button.
4. You can select files from Local/ Server Directory and then click the File Transfer
button to upload or download them. You can also drag the files from one side and
drop them on the other side.
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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.
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GAMING LAN MANAGER
GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 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.
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.
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Sp eed Te sting
The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Download speed, please follow the steps below:
1
1. Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER.
3
4
2
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.
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Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to
tune, test and monitor your system.
Tuning Controls
Views
Settings
Help
Navigation
System
Graphs
System
Table
System
Monitors
y Views Settings Help
Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view.
Settings - opens the General Settings window.
Help - displays the help content for Intel XTU in a separate window.y Navigation - lists all of the major functions of Intel XTU.
System Information - shows the details about your system.
App-Profile Pairing - tunes automatically based on active application.
Manual Tuning - changes system settings in a free form.
Stress Test - tests the stability of your system.
Benchmarking - analyzes and compares your system’s performance against
other system profiles.
Profiles - manages sets of system settings.y Tuning Controls - displays the controls for changing the system settings in manual
tuning. For stress tests and profiles, this area displays the settings for these
features.
y System Table - displays information about the current system settings and a
summary of your changes.
y System Graphs - shows measured system values over a period of time. The system
graphs update live as changes are detected in the system. You can customize the
system graphs to show the data you need for your overclocking strategy in the
system graphs preferences.
y System Monitors - shows the range of the value, averages, and the current value.
The monitors change color if the monitored values fall into warning or critical zones.
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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 enterprise
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
IRSTe 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.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGBNon-RAID Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGBNon-RAID Disk
[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Exit [ENTER] - Select Menu
3. Reset Disk to Non-RAID
4. Mark Disks as Spare
5. 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.
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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 :
RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .
[ ↑↓] - Change [TAB] - Next [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select
2. Specify a RAID Volume name and 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 Disks 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.
Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N / A
XXX.X GB
Create Volume
HELP
[ ]
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.
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Removing a RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives
will be lost.
Important
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRSTe ,
your system will become unbootable.
Select option Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press Enter key to
select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press Delete key to delete the selected RAID
volume. The following screen appears.
[ ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) 2 XXX.XGB Normal Yes
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y / N) :
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
Select option Reset Disks to Non-RAID from the main menu screen and press Enter
to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. Use the
Space key to select the disks and press Enter key. A confirmation sentence will appear
below, and then press Y key to accept the selection
MAIN MENU
[ ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
RAID Volumes :
None dened.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGBNon-RAID Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGBNon-RAID Disk
WARNING : Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk
You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you
perform this operation.
y
Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as
incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
RAID Configuration
84
Troubleshooting
Before sending the motherboard for RMA
repair, try to go over troubleshooting
guide first to see if your got similar
symptoms as mentioned below.
The power is not on.
y Connect the AC power cord to an
electrical outlet securely.
y Check if all ATX power connectors like
JPWR1~2 is connected from the power
supply to the motherboard?
y Some power supply units have a power
button on the rear side, make sure the
button is turned on.
y Check if the power switch cable is
connected to JFP1 pin header properly.
y Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is
set to Keep DATA.
y Test with another known working
power supply of equal or greater
wattage.
The power is on, but no signal to
monitor
y Connect the monitor power cord to a
electrical outlet securely.
y Make sure the monitor is turned on.y Select different inputs on the monitor.y If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all
memory modules and try to install only
one memory module in the DIMM2 slot
first and then restart the computer.
y If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard,
remove and reinstall the graphics card
and then restart the computer.
y Test with another known working
graphics card.
Lost BIOS password
y Clear the CMOS, but that will cause
you to lose all customized settings in
the BIOS.
There is no audio
y Adjust the volume.y Connect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear
IO panel.
y Remove secondary speakers/
headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio
devices.
y Test with another known working
speaker or headphone.
There is no network
y Make sure the network chipset driver
has been installed.
y Verify if the network cable is properly
connected and make sure the LAN port
LEDs are properly illuminated.
y Verify your TCP/IP settings.y Restart or reset your router.y Test with another known working LAN
cable.
The USB device is not working
y Make sure your USB drive driver has
been installed.
y Verify if USB device is listed in
Windows
y Connect the USB device to other USB
port on the motherboard rear IO panel.
®
Device Manager.
The computer does not boot after
updating the BIOS
y Clear the CMOS.y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the
system (Only for motherboard with
Dual BIOS)
Troubleshooting
85
Regulatory Notices
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.y Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD
declares that this device is in compliance
with the essential safety requirements and
other relevant provisions set out in the European
Directive.
C-Tick Compliance
Battery Information
European Union:
Taiwan:
California, USA:
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Batteries, battery packs, and
accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle,
or treat them in compliance with the local
regulations.
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste
batteries should be collected separately
for recycling or special disposal.
The button cell battery may contain
perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in
California.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations,
such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC
No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical
substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
html
B급기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재)
이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주
로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모
든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) Statement
ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as
an environmentalist, MSI must remind
you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”)
Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/
EC, which takes effect on August 13,
2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment”
cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and
manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take
back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded
products that are sold into the EU. You can return these
products to local collection points.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer
Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und ElektronikAltgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt
werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammelund Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die
Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte,
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen.
Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen
Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger
l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux
déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques,
directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que
les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent
être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement
mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements
seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin
de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la
communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez
retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de
collecte.
РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия
по защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем
вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского
Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения
окружающей среды использованным электрическим
и электронным оборудованием (директива
WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к
электрическому и электронному оборудованию,
не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор,
поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать
его для переработки по окончании срока службы.
MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему
продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории
EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы
можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные
пункты приема.
ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección
del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea
en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos,
con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005,
los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y
equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados
en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los
fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados
a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de
su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los
términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en
la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted
debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio
establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de
estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan
herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking
tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische
producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in
zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als
vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden
verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het
eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig
de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de
merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze
goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale
inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje
vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da
vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj
ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/
EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi
koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu”
ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag
ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka
trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI
oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako
firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą
odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych
(Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13
sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie
elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane
jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych
produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w
momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty
(sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane
z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.
Regulatory Notices
87
TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi
korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik
Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13
Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere,
elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar
gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra
ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa
Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile
işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost
MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci
elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/
EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat
“elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném
komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou
povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení
jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na
odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích
EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete
odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük,
illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti
Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba
lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint
az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,
és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói
kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére
azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a
termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket
az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített
termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az
ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della
natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo
Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici,
Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005,
prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali
Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati
come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali
saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine
del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva
ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati
venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del
loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più
vicino punto di raccolta
日本JIS C 0950材質宣言
日本工業規格JIS C 0950に よ り、2006年7月1日以降に販
売される特定分野の電気および電子機器について、製造
者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。
This product complies with the “India E-waste
(Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and
prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl
ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and
0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions
set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Türkiye EEE yönetmeliği
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
Україна обмеження на наявність
небезпечних речовин
Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного
регламенту щодо обмеження використання
деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та
електронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою
Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057.
Việt Nam RoHS
Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công
ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT
quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của
một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện,
điện tử”
Environmental Policy
y The product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown
away at its end of life.
y Users should contact the local authorized point of
collection for recycling and disposing of their endof-life products.
y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor
for further recycling information.
y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for
information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back,
Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
The material in this document is the intellectual
property of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. We take every care
in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee
is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our
products are under continual improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes without notice.
XOOOOO
Revision History
Version 1.0, 2016/04, first release.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution
can be obtained from the user guide, please
contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources
for further guidance.
y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com
y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com
Trademark Recognition
All product names used in this manual are the
properties of their respective owners and are
acknowledged.
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