MSI H270M BAZOOKA, B250M BAZOOKA User Manual

Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® H270M BAZOOKA/ B250M BAZOOKA motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Motherboard

I/O Shield

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

SATA Cable x2

Motherboard User

Guide

Unpacking

Safety Information

y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic

discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly.

y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause

the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when

handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap

is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal

object before handling the motherboard.

y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static

pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.

y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal

components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause

permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

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

technician.

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

before installing or removing any computer component.

y Keep this user guide for future reference. y Keep this motherboard away from humidity. y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on

the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.

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

anything over the power cord.

y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service

personnel:

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

guide.

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

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

the motherboard.

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Intel® LGA 1151 CPU

DDR4 Memory

SATA DVD Drive

CPU Fan Thermal Paste

Chassis

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Power Supply Unit

Graphics Card

Phillips Screwdriver

A Package of Screws

Quick Start

Installing a Processor

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Quick Start

Connecting the Front Panel Header

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Quick Start

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

HDD LED

POWER LED

RESET SW

HDD LED

JFP1

HDD LED HDD LED +

POWER LED POWER LED +

Installing the Motherboard

Quick Start

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Quick Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

Quick Start

Power On

Quick Start

Contents

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

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

Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3

Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3

Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4

Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5

Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6

Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7

Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8

Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9

Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10

Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11

Power On............................................................................................................... 12

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15

Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 20

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 22

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 24

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 25

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 26

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 26

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 27

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 28

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................28

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 28

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 29

JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 30

JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ....................................................................... 30

CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ....................................................... 31

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 32

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 32

JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 33

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 33

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 34

Contents

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 34

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 35

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 35

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 36

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 36

System Status Menu ............................................................................................. 37

Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................... 38

Overclocking Menu ............................................................................................... 45

M-Flash Menu ....................................................................................................... 51

Security Menu ....................................................................................................... 52

Boot Menu ............................................................................................................. 54

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

Software Description ........................................................................................... 56

Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 56

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 56

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 56

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 57

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 61

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 63

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 67

GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 68

DRAGON EYE ........................................................................................................ 70

Intel

Extreme Tuning Utility ................................................................................ 71

SteelSeries Engine 3 ............................................................................................ 72

CPU-Z.................................................................................................................... 74

RAID Configuration (optional) ............................................................................. 75

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ........................................... 75

Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................... 78

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 80

Regulatory Notices .............................................................................................. 81

Contents

Specifications

Supports 6th/7th Gen Intel

CPU

Chipset Intel

Memory

Expansion Slots

Onboard Graphics

Storage

USB

Audio

LAN 1x Realtek

and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151

y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB

7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz*

6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz* yDual channel memory architecture ySupports Intel

* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ** DDR4 memory modules can only run at maximum of 2400 MHz for 7th Gen

processors and 2133 MHz for 6th Gen processors on XMP mode.

y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

y1x HDMI

4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz

y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of

1920x1200@60Hz

Intel

H270/ B250 Chipset

y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports y1x M.2 slot (Key M)*

Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices Intel

yH270 supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for

SATA storage devices

* The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been

installed in the M.2 slot.

H270/ B250 Chipset

Intel

y6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1

Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector)

y6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the

back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connector)

yRealtek y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors,

H270/ B250 Chipset

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**

™

port, supports a maximum resolution of

Optane ™ Memory Ready

ALC887 Codec

8111H Gigabit LAN controller

Continued on next page

Speciﬁcations

Continued from previous page

y1x PS/2 keyboard port y1x PS/2 mouse port

™

port

Back Panel Connectors

y1x HDMI y1x DVI-D port y1x LAN (RJ45) port y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port y3x audio jacks

y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0

ports)

y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports)

y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y2x 4-pin system fan connectors

Internal Connectors

y1x Front panel audio connector y2x Front panel connectors y1x TPM module connector y1x Chassis Intrusion connector y1x Serial port connector y1x Parallel port connector y1x RGB LED connecotr y1x TBT connector y1x Clear CMOS jumper

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip

y CPU/System temperature detection

Hardware Monitor

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

Form Factor

y ATX Form Factor y 9.6 in. x 9.0 in. (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm)

Continued on next page

Speciﬁcations

BIOS Features

Software

Arsenal GAMING Features

Continued from previous page

y 1x 64 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language

y Drivers y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y FAST BOOT y SUPER CHARGER y GAMING APP y RAMDISK y GAMING LAN MANAGER y X-BOOST y MSI SMART TOOL

y Intel

Extreme Tuning Utility

™

y Norton y Google Chrome

Internet Security Solution

™

,Google Toolbar, Google Drive

y SteelSeries Engine 3 y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y DRAGON EYE

y GAMING LAN

 GAMING Network Manager power by cFos

y GAMING APP

 Gaming Hotkey

 Gaming Mouse Control y GAMING CERTIFIED y WTFast GPN*

 2-Month Premium License

 Multi-Server Network Optimization

 Advanced Lag Spike & Disconnect Reduction

* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit

www.msi.com

Continued on next page

Speciﬁcations

MSI Exclusive Features

Specification Highlights

Continued from previous page

y CLICK BIOS y MILITARY CLASS 5

 Military Class Component

 Military Class Stability and Reliability

 ESD Protection  EMI Protection  Humidity Protection  Circuit Protection  High Temperature Protection  VGA Armor PCIe Slots

y COMMAND CENTER

 System Monitor

 Smart Fan Control y RAMDISK y LIVE UPDATE 6 y GAMING DNA y CPU-Z

y PCI Express 3.0 Support y SATA Express Support y NVMe / AHCI Driver Support

Speciﬁcations

Block Diagram

PCI Express Bus

M.2

SATA 6Gb/s

USB 3.1 Gen1

Switch

HDMI DVI-D

HDMI

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory

CPU

DMI 3.0

PCI Express Bus

B250/ H270

PCIe x1 slot

PCI slot

USB 2.0

LPC Bus

NV6795

Super I/O

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

Realtek ALC887

Audio Jacks

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2 Mouse

LAN

USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A

Line-out

USB 3.1

Line-in

Gen1 Type-A

PS/2 Keyboard

DVI-D

USB 2.0

USB 3.1 Gen1

Mic in

Type-C

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status Description

Off No link

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

Speed LED

Status Description

Off 10 Mbps connection

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

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.

Application Enhancement

Main Volume

Rear I/O Panel

Device Selection

Profiles

Advanced Settings

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.

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1 connector and follow the below steps.

1. Click on the Advanced Settings to open the dialog below.

2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.

3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into

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

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU_PWR1

CPU Socket

DIMMA1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN2

EZ Debug LED

ATX_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

PCI_E1

M2_1

JTPM1

PCI_E2

JLED1

PCI_E3

JCOM1

JAUD1

JLPT1

* JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.

Overview of Components

JUSB3

JUSB1

JBAT1

SATA▼1▲2

JCI1

SATA3

SATA4

JFP1

JFP2

SATA5

SATA6JUSB2

JTBT1*

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4 Fan Connectors 31

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 29

CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 24

DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1,DIMMB2

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 28

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 34

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 32

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 28

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 28

JLED1 RGB LED connector 33

JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 33

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 32

JUSB1 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 30

JUSB2~3 USB 2.0 Connectors 30

M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 27

DIMM Slots 25

PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots 26

SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 26

Overview of Components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.

Overview of Components

DIMM Slots

DIMMA1 DIMMB1

Channel A Channel B

DIMMA2 DIMMB2

Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Important

Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

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

Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU.

Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard.

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

It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.

The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.

Overview of Components

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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

SATA6

SATA5

SATA4

SATA3

Important

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

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

Overview of Components

SATA2 SATA1

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.

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

Video Demonstration

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

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

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.

30°

Overview of Components

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

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

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

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

2 10

1 MIC L 2 Ground

3 MIC R 4 NC

5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection

7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin

9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

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

2 10

1 DCD 2 SIN

3 SOUT 4 DTR

5 Ground 6 DSR

7 RTS 8 CTS

9 RI 10 No Pin

Overview of Components

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

8 4 1

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

ATX_PWR1

131

4 +5V 16 PS-ON#

5 Ground 17 Ground

6 +5V 18 Ground

7 Ground 19 Ground

8 PWR OK 20 Res

9 5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 Ground

CPU_PWR1

Important

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

Overview of Components

JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors

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

2 10

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

Important

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

In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility.

JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

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

10 11

1 Power 11 USB2.0+

2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.0-

3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground

4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP

5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN

6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground

7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP

8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN

9 USB2.0+ 19 Power

10 NC 20 No Pin

Important

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

Overview of Components

CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.

PWM Mode fan connector

CPU_FAN1

1 Ground 2 +12V

3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

DC Mode fan connector

SYS_FAN1

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control

3 Sense 4 NC

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > Advanced > Hardware Monitor.

SYS_FAN2

Select PWM Mode or DC Mode

In Hardware Monitor sub-menu, you can set the temperature levels and the corresponding fan speed levels.

Important

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

Overview of Components

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.

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.

2 14

Overview of Components

1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power

3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power

5 LPC address & data pin0 6 Serial IRQ

7 LPC address & data pin1 8 5V Power

9 LPC address & data pin2 10 No Pin

11 LPC address & data pin3 12 Ground

13 LPC Frame 14 Ground

JLED1: RGB LED connector

These connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips.

1 +12V 2 G

3 R 4 B

Extension cable

JLED1

5050 LED strip

Important

This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.

Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.

Please use the LED Effect of GAMING APP to adjust, calibrate and control the LED light, refer to the Software section for details.

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

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

2 26

1 RSTB# 2 AFD# 3 PRND0

4 ERR# 5 PRND1 6 PINIT#

7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN# 9 PRND3

10 Ground 11 PRND4 12 Ground

13 PRND5 14 Ground 15 PRND6

16 Ground 17 PRND7 18 Ground

19 ACK# 20 Ground 21 BUSY

22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground

25 SLCT 26 No Pin

Overview of Components

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

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

Keep Data (default)

Resetting BIOS to default values

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord

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

3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.

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

EZ Debug LED

These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.

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

or fail.

Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS

Overview of Components

BIOS Setup

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

Important

●

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

●

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

Entering BIOS Setup

Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.

● 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.

● 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

Key Function Key Function

F1 General Help F4 Enter CPU Specifications menu

F5 Enter Memory-Z menu F6 Load optimized defaults

F10 Save Change and Reset* F12

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

Take a screenshot and save it to

USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format

only).

BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

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

● Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.

● Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.

Important

Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section for resetting BIOS.

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Before updating:

Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive.

Updating BIOS:

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

2. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

3. Go to BIOS > M-FLASH > Select one file to update BIOS and ME, select a

BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.

4. After the flashing process is 100% complete, the system will reboot.

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

BIOS Setup

System Status Menu

After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. The System Status Menu allows you to configure basic system settings, such as time, date etc.

▶System Language [English]

Allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.

▶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.

▶System Time

Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements.

The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

▶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.

▶System Information

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

▶DMI Information

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

BIOS Setup

Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features.

▶PCI Subsystem Settings

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

▶PEG 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.

▶PCI Latency Timer [32]

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

▶Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

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

▶ACPI Settings

Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Power 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.

▶Integrated Peripherals

Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

BIOS Setup

▶Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

▶LAN 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.

▶Network Stack [Disabled]

Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function.

[Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack.

[Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.

▶Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled])

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

[Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.

[Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.

▶Ipv6 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.

▶SATA 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.

▶SATAx 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.

▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High De󰘰nition Audio controller.

▶HPET [Enabled]

Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.

▶Integrated Graphics Con󰄈guration

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

Host Controller Interface) o󰘯ers some advanced features to enhance

the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

BIOS Setup

▶Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG]

Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device.

[IGD] Integrated Graphics Display.

[PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device.

▶Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M]

Selects a 󰘰xed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This

item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled.

▶IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card.

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Intel(R) Thunderbolt [Fully Disabled]

▶Thunderbolt(TM) Support

Enables or disables Thunderbolt™ support.

▶USB Con󰄈guration

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

▶USB Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables all USB controller.

▶XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Enables or disables XHCI hand-o󰘯 support for the operating system without XHCI hand-o󰘯 feature. This item will appear when USB Controller is enabled.

▶Legacy 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 for legacy operating systems that do not

[Disabled] The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications.

▶Super IO Con󰄈guration

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

▶Serial (COM) Port x Configuration

Sets detailed con󰘰guration of serial(COM) port x. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

menu.

▶Serial (COM) Port x [Enabled]

Enables or disables serial (COM) port x.

graphics cards.

and enables or disables the legacy USB support.

support USB.

BIOS Setup

▶Serial (COM) Port x Settings [Auto]

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

▶Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration

Sets detailed con󰘰guration of parallel port (LPT). Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

menu.

▶Parallel (LPT) Port [Enabled]

Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port.

▶Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]

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

▶Device 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

▶Hardware Monitor

Sets fan speeds. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶CPU/ SYS FanX Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Enables or disables the smart fan control. Smart Fan Control automatically

controls fan speed depending on target temperature and to keep it with a speci󰘰c

operating speed. When the temperature is over the maximum temperature, the fan will operate maximum speed. When the temperature is under the minimum temperature, the fan will operate minimum speed.

▶CPU/ SYS FanX fan type select [PWM Mode/ DC Mode]

Sets PWM mode or DC mode for installed CPU/ system fan.

▶CPU/ SYS FanX level 1~4 Temperature [40, 55, 70, 85]

Sets target temperature for level 1 to 4 (low to high). The fan will operate designate speed according to level 1~4 target temperatures. These items will be un-available when Smart Fan Control is disabled.

▶CPU/ SYS FanX level 1~4 Fan Speed [13, 38, 63, 100]

Sets fan duty cycle (%) for level 1 to 4 (low to high). The fan will operate designate duty cycle according to level 1~4 target temperatures. These items will be unavailable when Smart Fan Control is disabled.

▶CPU Fan Fail Warning Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables to show the CPU fan fail warning message on the POST.

Parallel Port mode.

Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.

BIOS Setup

▶CPU temperature Warning Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables to show the CPU hight temperature warning message.

▶Power Management Setup

Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶EuP 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.

▶Restore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss.

[Power O󰘯] Leaves the system in power o󰘯 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 o󰘯)

▶System Power Fault Protection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input.

[Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain the

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Windows OS Con󰄈guration

Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed con󰘰guration and behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter

the sub-menu.

▶Windows 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.

▶MSI 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.

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

before AC power loss.

shut down status.

equirement.

the following Fast Boot 󰘰eld will be disabled and 󰘰xed.

Important

When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed. Please refer to page 35 for Entering BIOS Setup.

BIOS Setup

▶Fast 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 con󰘰guration to accelerate system boot time.

[Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot con󰘰guration.

▶Internal GOP Configuration

Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu appear when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

▶Secure Boot

Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu appear when Windows 8.1/ 10

WHQL Support is enabled.

▶Secure Boot Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables secure boot support.

[Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Secure 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 con󰘰gure the secure boot settings and manually load

▶Key Management

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

▶Wake Up Event Setup

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

▶Wake 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 de󰘰ned by OS.

▶Resume 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.

boot settings.

the secure keys.

BIOS Setup

▶Date (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 speci󰘰ed date/hour/minute/second in these 󰘰elds (using the <+> and <-> to select the date & time settings).

▶Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system wake up by PCI express device.

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Resume by USB Device [Disabled]

Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

Disables or enables 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.

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

Disables or enables 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.

▶Hot Key [Ctrl+Space]

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

when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected.

of 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.

BIOS Setup

Overclocking Menu

The Overclocking Menu allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance.

Important

●

Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

●

Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware.

▶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.

▶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

▶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.

▶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.

setup.

that be set in CPU Ratio.

separately in X-Core Ratio Limit.

BIOS Setup

▶Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

▶CPU Ratio O󰓐set When Running AVX [Auto]*

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

▶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

▶Ring Ratio [Auto]

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

▶Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

▶GT Ratio [Auto]

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

▶Adjusted GT Frequency

Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

▶EIST [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.

▶Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Intel

Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU

supports this function.

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

rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Extreme Memory Pro󰄈le (X.M.P.) [Disabled]

X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Profile 1] Uses profile1 settings of XMP memory module.

[Profile 2] Uses profile2 settings of XMP memory module.

BIOS Setup

▶DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*

Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.

▶DRAM Frequency [Auto]

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

▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled]

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

▶DRAM Timing Mode [Link]

Selects the memory timing mode.

[Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel.

[UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory

▶Advanced DRAM Con󰄈guration

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.)

▶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 for

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

▶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.

▶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.

▶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.

channel.

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

BIOS Setup

▶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

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

▶CPU Speci󰄈cations

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.

▶CPU Technology Support

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

▶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].

▶DIMMx Memory SPD

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

▶CPU Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Hyper-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.

▶Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores.

▶Limit 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.

have to load the default settings for new devices.

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

BIOS Setup

▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Intel VT-D Tech [Disabled]

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

▶Hardware 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.

▶Adjacent 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.

▶CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

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

▶Intel 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.

▶Intel C-State [Auto]

Enables or disables the Intel C-state. C-state is a processor power management

technology de󰘰ned by ACPI.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption

[Disabled] Disable this function.

▶C1E 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 speci󰘰c application.

adaptive temperature.

accordingly.

power-saving in halt state.

BIOS Setup

▶Package 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.

▶CFG 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.

▶EIST [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.

▶Intel 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

speci󰘰cation when system request the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

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

▶Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

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

▶Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

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

▶CPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the

current is over the speci󰘰ed value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core

frequency for reducing the current.

▶FCLK Frequency [Auto]

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

▶DMI Link Speed [Auto]

Sets DMI speed.

BIOS Setup

M-Flash Menu

The M-Flash Menu allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash disk.

▶Select one 󰄈le to update BIOS and ME

Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash drive to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating.

BIOS Setup

Security Menu

The Security Menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords.

▶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”.

▶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”.

▶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.

▶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.

BIOS Setup

▶Trusted Computing

Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

▶Security Device Support [Enabled]

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

▶TPM Device Selection [PTT]

Selects TPM device: PTT or dTPM.

[PTT] Select it for Intel Platform Trust technology

[dTPM] Select it for installed TPM device.

▶Device select [Auto]

Selects TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 technology for installed TPM device. If set to Auto, BIOS will detect it automatically.

▶Chassis Intrusion Con󰄈guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Chassis 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.

BIOS Setup

Boot Menu

The Boot Menu allows you to specify the priority of boot devices.

▶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.

▶GO2BIOS [Disabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Bootup NumLock State [On]

Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.

▶AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]

Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the booting process hang-up over 5 seconds.

▶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

▶FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Sets device priority for system boot.

▶Boot Option Priorities

These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

button about 4 seconds when the system is off.

mode.

BIOS Setup

Save & Exit Menu

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

▶Discard Changes and Exit

Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.

▶Save Changes and Reboot

Save all changes and reboot the system.

▶Save Changes

Save current changes.

▶Discard Changes

Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.

▶Restore Defaults

Restore or load all default values.

▶Boot Override

Enter the of EFI Shell screen. The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be the boot device.

BIOS Setup

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 MSI Smart Tool to install Windows® 7.

3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu

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

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.

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

7/ 8.1/ 10.

Installing Utilities

Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Insert MSI

2. The installer will automatically appear.

3. Click Utilities tab.

4. Select the utilities you want to install.

5. Click Install button.

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

you to restart.

7. Click OK button to finish.

8. Restart your computer.

Software Description

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

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.

Software Description

CPU Fan

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

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

y Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the

CPU fan speed by percentage.

y Smart Mode - a linear fan speed control feature.

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

y System Fan Button - to open the system fan

control panel in new window.

y Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the

smart fan setting.

CPU Voltage

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

Manual Mode

Smart Mode

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage

y DRAM Frequency - Shows the DRAM clock, ratio

and frequency.

y DRAM Voltage - Allows you to adjust the DRAM

voltage. The risky values are displayed in red.

IGP Frequency & GT Voltage

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

and shows the IGP clock, ratio and frequency.

y GT Voltage - Allows you to adjust the GT voltage.

The risky values are displayed in red.

Software Description

Option Buttons - Advanced

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

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

Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.

DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.

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

Option Buttons - Setting

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

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

real time.

 To filter record charts, select the check box next to the items.  When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to show the recording chart.

If you want to check the value of a specific spot on chart, please move the orange

vertical line to the spot.

 History Record stores the data and names with date and time.  To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When finished,

click the Record button again. The data will be stored in the drop-down menu.

 To load a record, click the drop-down menu and select one from the list.  To delete a record, select the record that you want to delete, and click the Trash

Can icon.

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.

Software Description

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.

Software Description

LIVE UPDATE 6

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

Download Options

Download List

Scan / Download / Total Installer button

System Information

Last Scanned Date

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

y Live Update - When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live update tab at

first. This tab allows you to select files to download. You can also read the relevant information by clicking the information icon

y History - shows the downloading history. y Setting - allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to

update.

y System Information - displays the information of the system.

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. Select the Live Update tab.

Software Description

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

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

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

process.

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

5. Click Download button at the bottom.

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

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

complete the process.

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

Total Installer

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

1. Scan updates in Live Update tab.

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

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

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

5. Reboot your system.

Software Description

GAMING APP

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

Remote Control Setting

Setting Button

Information Button

Full Speed GPU Fan

CPU Frequency

Control Mode Buttons

Gaming Function Buttons

GPU Frequency

Peripheral Device Function Buttons

y Setting Button - allows you to run GAMING APP when Windows starts. y Information Button - shows the information of this application. y CPU Frequency - shows the current CPU frequency. y Control Mode Buttons

 OC Mode - enables Game Boost function to automatically overclock the CPU.  Gaming Mode - automatically optimize the CPU ratio and the GPU clock.  Silent Mode - reverts the CPU ratio and GPU clock to the default values.

y Gaming Function Buttons - allows you to use LED Effect, OSD, Eye Rest and Dragon

Eye functions.

y Peripheral Device Function Buttons - allows you to set the Gaming Hotkey, Mouse

Master and VR Ready functions.

y Remote Control Setting - is only available for the motherboard with the built-in

WiFi module or with an external WiFi home router. It allows you to set up a set of Name and Password to link the android device the motherboard. Please refer to the following instructions to complete the remote control setting.

1. Download and install the MSI

GAMING APP APP to your android device.

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

then click the Apply button.

3. Activate Wi-Fi

on your android device and connect it to the wireless network of

the motherboard.

4. Run MSI

5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI

GAMING APP APP on your android device.

GAMING APP APP to find the

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

6. Enter the Password you set on the Remote Control Setting panel.0

7. Finally, you can use the MSI

GAMING APP APP to control the aspect of your

motherboard with the android device.

Software Description

OSD Setting Panel

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

y Apply Button - allows you to accept selections.

Eye Rest

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

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

eyes.

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

screen.

y Default - loads the default settings.

Software Description

VR Ready

VR Ready can automatically detects VR devices connected to the system. When enabled, it can provide the right advice to make sure your system is VR Ready.

VR ON/ OFF

Applications

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

applications to optimize the system for better VR experience.

Software Description

Mouse Master

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

Delay Time

Macro Hot Key

Mouse Action

Action List

Edit Buttons Load Button

Save Button

DPI Setting Default Button DPI Hot Key

Test Area

Clear Button

y Delay Time - allows you to 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.

Software Description

RAMDISK

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

Creating a RAM Disk

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

Setting

Backup

Management

Option

Apply Button

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

add software files to improve reading speed.

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

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

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

 Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files.

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

RAMDISK starts.

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

Remove the RAM disk

Dislpay information

Delete files in the RAM disk.

Software Description

GAMING LAN MANAGER

GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 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.

Software Description

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. Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER.

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

network speed.

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

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

manage the bandwidth.

Software Description

DRAGON EYE

DRAGON EYE is an application allows you to watch a game guide, tutorial, live match or tournament stream while playing a game. In the game, you can use hotkeys to control / adjust the window of video.

Size Settings

On / Off Switch

Video List

y On / Off Switch - enables or disables Dragon Eye during your gaming sessions.

Switch it on before you launch the game in order to watch video while playing.

y Video List - allows you to select the video you want to watch, and also add videos or

channels to the list. You simply paste the URL of your video or stream into the input bar and hit the +. Then your video or stream will be in the list and you can select it to view it with Dragon Eye.

y Size Settings - allows you to select the size of the Dragon Eye video content

displayed on-screen when you’re playing a game. There are three options available:

 WQVGA (Small – 400×240)

 HVGAW (Medium – 640×360)

 WVGA (Large – 768×480) y Position Settings - allows you to select where the Dragon Eye video needs to be

displayed on screen. This way you can control where you want your video in-game, so you can place it on a place where no important game information is.

y Help - If you want to watch the video tutorial for Dragon Eye or want to see if your

game is supported, press this button and the help window will be shown.

y Transparency Settings - allows you to set the transparency of your Dragon Eye

video.

 0 = opaque | 100 = transparent. y Hotkeys Information - In this information screen you can find the hotkeys for

Dragon Eye. There are three hotkeys:

 Alt+F9 - switches mouse focus between video window and game itself. (Direct

interface to adjust progress bar, volume and other settings of video during the game)

 Alt+F10 - turns on/off video window .

 Alt+F11 - adjusts transparency of video clip.

NOTE: To customize hotkey, simply select the hotkey icon and then press the keys

combination you want to use as a hotkey.

Position Settings Help

Transparency Settings

Hotkeys Information

Software Description

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.

Software Description

SteelSeries Engine 3

SteelSeries Engine 3 is a unified platform built to support all of SteelSeries products. It can deploy your saved device settings automatically when switching between your favorite games or applications.

After installation the SteelSeries Engine background processes will start and the interface will open automatically.

My Gear

Device Cards

Library

Application

Configuration

y My Gear - all of your SteelSeries devices in one place.

 Device Cards - all of your SteelSeries devices are easily accessible from the My

Gear tab, regardless of type, connection status, or which applications they are assigned to.

y Library - quickly set up your configurations to autolaunch with an application.

 Application Configuration - you can choose to have configurations deploy

automatically whenever you use a specific game or application. Add any number of applications to your library and SteelSeries Engine 3 will seamlessly change the configurations of your devices as you switch between them.

Configuration Windows

Configuration Windows are unique to their devices and each of them includes a collapsible Configuration List Panel of all the configurations for that device. You can create a new configuration by selecting the New button at the bottom of the Configuration List Panel.

Configuration

Windows

Software Description

Configuring Your Devices

You can custom configurations for SteelSeries devices in their Configuration Windows. The top left displays the name of the configuration you are viewing, the body features widgets for customizing various functions of the device, and at the bottom are Save/ Revert buttons, a Live Preview toggle, and a button to open/close the collapsible Configuration List Panel.

Widgets ToggleWidgets Widgets

Configuration Windows Toggle

Live Preview Revert/ Save Button

y Widgets - allow you to customize a certain aspect of your device. y Widgets Toggle - allows you to toggle Widgets . y Configuration Windows Toggle - allows you to toggle the Configuration Windows. y Live Preview - gives you the full experience of your configuration’s look, feel, and

sound while you are editing it.

y Revert/ Save Button - configuration changes are not written to the database until

you select Save. This gives you freedom to experiment, knowing that you can select

Revert to undo changes.

Too l Ti p

When you click the question mark next to a feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item.

Question Mark

Software Description

CPU-Z

CPU-Z is an utility that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.

y CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions

sets, core speed and cache levels.

y Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. y Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard manufacturer, model name, chipset, BIOS

version and graphic interface.

y Memory Tab - shows memory type, memory size, channels, memory frequency. y SPD Tab - shows specifications relating to each memory module connected to the

motherboard, including the size, type and frequency.

y Graphics Tab - shows GPU name, code name, core speed, memory size, and

memory type.

y Bench Tab - allows you to run either a benchmark or a stress test on your processor. y About Tab - shows the CPU-Z version, Windows version, DirectX version and allows

you to save the report file.

Software Description

RAID Configuration (optional)

Below are the different types of a RAID.

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

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

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

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

RAID level comparison

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

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

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

provides enhanced read performance.

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

RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.

RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10

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

MAIN MENU

[ ]

MAIN MENU

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

RAID Volumes :

None defined.

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

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

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

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Acceleration Options

6. Exit

Important

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

RAID Conﬁguration (optional)

Creating RAID Volume

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

appears.

[ ]

CREATE VOLUME MENU

Name :

RAID Level :

Disks :

Strip Size :

Capacity :

Sync :

RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .

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

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

field

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

model in RAID Level.

4. In the Disk field, press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want to

create for the RAID volume, then click Enter key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level.

5. Select the strip size for the RAID array by using the ↑ upper arrow or ↓ down

arrow keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the Enter key

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

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

maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.

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

RAID Conﬁguration (optional)

Delete 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 IRST Option ROM, 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 [ESC] - Previous Menu [DEL] - Delete Volume

DELETE VOLUME MENU

[ ]

DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

HELP

[ ]

WARNING : ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Press Y key to accept the volume deletion.

Reset 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

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 deﬁned.

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

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

WARNING : Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk 2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk

[ ↑↓] - Previous/ Next [SPACE] - Selects [ENTER] - Selection Complete

MAIN MENU

[ ]

RESET RAID DATA

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

Select the disks that should be reset.

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Exit

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

RAID Conﬁguration (optional)

Important

You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.

Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.

Recovery Volume Options

Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press Enter to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears:

[ ]

RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS

1. Enable Only Recovery Disk

2. Enable Only Master Disk

HELP

[ ]

Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and

Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and

Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request.

[ ↑↓] - select [ESC] - Previous Menu [ENTER] - Select

disables master disk.

disables recovery disk.

Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable

Only Recovery Disk or Only Master Disk.

Degraded RAID Array

A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.

RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID 1(Mirror) N/A XXX.XGB Degraded Yes

Physical Disks: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk (0) 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk (0)

Press <CTRL-I> to enter Conﬁguration Utility..

Missing Hard Drive Member

1. Power off.

2. Reconnect the hard drive.

RAID Conﬁguration (optional)

3. Reboot to Windows®; the rebuild will occur automatically.

Failed Hard Drive Member

1. Power off.

2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity.

3. Reboot the system to IRST Option ROM by press Ctrl + I keys during the POST.

4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter.

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting

a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.

RAID Volumes :

None deﬁned.

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

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

Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):

Port Drive Model Serial # Size 1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB

[ ↑↓] - Previous/ Next [ENTER] - Select [ESC] - Exit

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

5. Exit IRST Option ROM, reboot to Windows®.

6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click Yes.

7. The Intel

Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click

the new hard drive and select Rebuild to this Disk. The Rebuild Wizard will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.

MAIN MENU

[ ]

DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Conﬁguration (optional)

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 ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are 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 DIMMA2

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

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

B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재)

이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.

クラスB情報技術装置

この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この

装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的として

いますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい

VCCI-B

Regulatory Notices

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

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。

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html

India RoHS

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 yönetmeli i

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeli ine 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 end-of-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.

Regulatory Notices

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质

部件名称

印刷电路板组件* X O O O O O

铅

(Pb)汞(Hg)镉(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr(VI))

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

电池**

外部信号连接头 X O O O O O

线材 X O O O O O

本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。

O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所有部件都符合欧盟

RoHS要求。 * 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。 ** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。

■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。

■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。

Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.

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.

X O O O O O

Revision History

Version 1.0, 2016/10, 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.

Regulatory Notices

MSI H270M BAZOOKA, B250M BAZOOKA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

JLED1: RGB LED connector

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

EZ Debug LED

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

System Status Menu

Advanced Menu

Overclocking Menu

M-Flash Menu

Security Menu

Boot Menu

Save & Exit Menu

Software Description

Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10

Installing Drivers

Installing Utilities

COMMAND CENTER

LIVE UPDATE 6

GAMING APP

RAMDISK

GAMING LAN MANAGER

DRAGON EYE

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

SteelSeries Engine 3

CPU-Z

RAID Configuration (optional)

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Degraded RAID Array

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Notices