MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON, X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC Quick Start [ml]

Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® X299 GAMING PRO CARBON/

X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard. This Quick Start

section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install
your computer. Some of the installations also provide video
demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web
browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL
by scanning the QR code.

Kurzanleitung

Danke, dass Sie das MSI® X299 GAMING PRO CARBON/ X299

GAMING PRO CARBON AC Motherboard gewählt haben. Dieser

Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur Installation
Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten auch die
Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese
Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table
anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy,
um die URL zu öffnen.

Présentation rapide

Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI® X299 GAMING PRO CARBON/

X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC. Ce manuel fournit une rapide

présentation avec des illustrations explicatives qui vous aideront à
assembler votre ordinateur. Des tutoriels vidéo sont disponibles pour
certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni pour regarder la vidéo sur
votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous pouvez également accéder au
lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est associé.

Быстрый старт

Благодарим вас за покупку материнской платы MSI® X299

GAMING PRO CARBON/ X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC. В этом

разделе представлена информация, которая поможет
вам при сборке комьютера. Для некоторых этапов
сборки имеются видеоинструкции. Для просмотра видео,
необходимо открыть соответствующую ссылку в веб­браузере на вашем телефоне или планшете. Вы также
можете выполнить переход по ссылке, путем сканирования
QR-кода.

Quick Start

I

Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора

1

3

2

https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4

4

5

6

Quick Start

II

789

10

11

12

13

Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

1

2

2

DIMMC1

3

Quick Start

III

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

IV

2 10

1

Quick Start

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

9

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/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы

1

2

Quick Start

V

Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA

1

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

2

3

5

4

VI

Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

1

3

2

5

4

6

Quick Start

VII

Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение
периферийных устройств

(Optional)

VIII

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

CPU_PWR1

Quick Start

IX

Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение

питания

1

2

3

Quick Start

X

4

Contents

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

Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3

Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 9

LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 9

Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 9

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 10

Installing Antennas (Optional) .............................................................................. 12

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 13

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 14

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 15

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 18

PCIe slots bandwidth table ................................................................................... 18

U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 20

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 21

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 22

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 24

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 25

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 26

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 27

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 27

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 28

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 29

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 29

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 30

VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector ............................................................. 30

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................31

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 31

BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ............................................................................. 32

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 33

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 33

JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 34

LED light effect demonstration components ....................................................... 34

Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 35

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

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

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 56

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

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

Contents

1

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

2

Specifications

CPU

Chipset Intel

Memory

Expansion Slots

LGA2066 Socket

supports up to 4-channels DDR4**

supports up to 2-channels DDR4**

* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com
** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details.

* Please refer to page 18 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.

®

y Supports Intel

®

X299 Chipset

Core™ X-Series Processor Family for

y 8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
y Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that

 X-series processor support DDR4 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

y Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that

 X-series processor support DDR4 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC)/
4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

y Supports Intel

®

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

y 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots

 Support x16/ x4/ x16/ x8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.*

 Support x16/ x4/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x8/ x8 modes with the
28-lane CPU.*

 Support x8/ x0/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x4/ x0 modes with the
16-lane CPU.*

y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Multi-GPU

Audio

y Supports AMD
y Supports NVIDIA

y Realtek
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

®

CrossFire™ Technology

®

SLI™ Technology

®

ALC1220 Codec

y Supports S/PDIF output

LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller

Continued on next page

Specifications

3

Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth

®

(Optional)

Continued from previous page

®

Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module (optional)

y Intel

 The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_3 (Key-E)
slot.

 Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.

 Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth

®

2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,

BLE, 4.2

USB

Storage

y ASMedia

®

ASM3142 Chipset

 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port
on the back panel

 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) Type-C
ports(1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through
the internal USB connector)

y ASMedia

®

ASM1074 HUB

 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel

®

y Intel

X299 Chipset

 5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (1 port on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)

 7x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)

®

Intel

X299 Chipset
y 8x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)*

 Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
 M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
 M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage

devices

®

 Intel

Optane™ Memory Ready**

y 1x U.2 port *

 Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage

y Supports Intel

* M.2 slots, U.2 port and SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to
page 22 for U.2, M.2 & SATA combination table.

** Please refer to the Intel
website.

***The functions will be supported depend on the CPU.

®

Smart Response Technology***

®

Optane™ Memory Configuration Guide on MSI

Specifications

4

Continued on next page

RAID

Internal Connectors

Continued from previous page

®

X299 Chipset

Intel

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

storage devices

y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices*

* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/Optane Genie.

y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 3x M.2 slots (Key M x2, Key E x1)
y 1x U.2 port
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0

ports)

y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports)

y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y 4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x Slow mode booting jumper
y 1x GAME BOOST knob
y 1x Power button
y 1x Reset button
y 1x Multi-BIOS switch
y 1x RGB LED connector
y 1x Virtual RAID on CPU connector

Continued on next page

Specifications

5

Continued from previous page

y 1x Clear CMOS button
y 1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 3x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

Back Panel
Connectors

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

y 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (optional)
y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y 5x OFC audio jacks

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

Form Factor

BIOS Features

Specifications

6

y ATX Form Factor
y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

y 2x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 3.0
y Multi-language

Continued on next page

Software

Continued from previous page

y Drivers
y APP MANAGER
y SUPER CHARGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y MSI SMART TOOL
y DRAGON EYE
y GAMING APP
y X-BOOST
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y RAMDISK
y GAMING LAN Manager
y FAST BOOT
y Nahimic Audio
y XSplit Gamecaster V2
y Tridef VR & Smart Cam
y SteelSeries Engine 3
y WTFast*
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING

®

y Intel

Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome
y Norton

* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com

™

,Google Toolbar, Google Drive

™

Internet Security Solution

MSI Special
Features

y Audio Boost 4
y Nahimic 2
y GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
y Intel WiFi (Optional)
y Turbo U.2
y Twin Turbo M.2
y Pump Fan
y Smart Fan Control

Continued on next page

Specifications

7

MSI Special
Features

Continued from previous page

y Mystic Light
y Mystic Light Extension
y Mystic light SYNC
y EZ DEBUG LED
y DDR4 Steel Armor
y M.2 Shield
y PCI-E Steel Armor
y U.2 Steel Armor
y VR Cover
y Muitl GPU - SLI Technology
y Muitl GPU - CrossFire Technology
y DDR4 Boost
y GAME Boost
y OC Engine
y USB with Type A+C
y Lightning USB
y Front Lightning USB
y Military Class 5
y 7000+ Quality Test
y VR Boost
y VR Ready
y GAMING HOTKEY
y GAMING MOUSE Control
y Click BIOS 5
y BIOS FLASHBACK+
y Dual BIOS
y Quadro SLI Ready
y Quadro Ready
y GAMING Certified
y SteelSeries Certified

Specifications

8

Rear I/O Panel

Wi-Fi Antenna
connectors (Optional)

Clear CMOS
button

PS/2

LAN

Audio Ports

BIOS FLASHBACK+
button

USB 2.0/
BIOS FLASHBACK+

USB 2.0

USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-C

USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-A

Optical
S/PDIF-Out

USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-A

y Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS

button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.

y BIOS FLASHBACK+ port/ button - Please refer to page 43 for Updating BIOS with

BIOS FLASHBACK+.

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

Audio Ports Configuration

Audio Ports

Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●

Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●

Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●

Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●

Mic In

(●: connected, Blank: empty)

2 4 6 8

Channel

Rear I/O Panel

9

Realtek HD Audio Manager

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

Device
Selection

Advanced
Settings

Application
Enhancement

Main Volume

Profiles

Jack Status

Connector
Strings

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

options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.

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

of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.

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

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

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

streams.

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

computer.

y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.

Auto popup dialog

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

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

Rear I/O Panel

10

Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram

Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram

AUDIO INPUT

Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram

AUDIO INPUT

Rear Front

Side Center/

Subwoofer

Rear I/O Panel

11

Installing Antennas (Optional)

1. Screw the antennas tight to the Wi-Fi antenna connectors as shown.

2. Place the antennas as high as possible.

Rear I/O Panel

12

Overview of Components

M2_1
JBAT1
PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI_E6
JPWRLED1

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

DIMMA1

JAUD1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA2

JLED1

SYSFAN4

CPU_PWR2

CPU_PWR1

SYSFAN3

SYSFAN2

DEMOLED1

CPU Socket

JSEL1

JTPM1

JFP1

PUMP_FAN1

POWER1

JUSB5

SYS_FAN1

RESET1

VRAID1JUSB4

OC1

DIMMC2
DIMMC1

DIMMD2
DIMMD1

ATX_PWR1

JUSB1

JCI1
JUSB2
M2_2

JUSB3
JFP2
SATA▼1▲2

SATA▼3▲4

SATA▼5▲6
BIOS_SW1

U2_1
JSLOW1

SATA7
SATA8

Overview of Components

13

CPU Socket

Introduction to the LGA 2066 CPU

The surface of the LGA2066 CPU has
four alignment keys and a yellow triangle
to assist in correctly lining up the CPU
for motherboard placement. The yellow
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Important

y

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

the CPU.

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

®

does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate

Overview of Components

14

DIMM Slots

S/K LED : S/K LED indicates that

the installed CPU supports either
4-channels or 2-channels memory
architecture.

Red = 8 DIMMs support
(4-channels architecture CPU)

White = 4 DIMMs support
(2-channels architecture CPU)

B1B2A1A2 C2C1D2D1

Memory module installation recommendation (4-Channels architecture CPU )

B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-series CPU C2 C1 D2 D1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

7 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

Supports 4-channels

memory architecture

DIMMC1

DIMMA1

DIMMC1

Overview of Components

15

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

DIMMC2

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMC1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMC2

Important

y

Always insert a memory module in the DIMMC1 slot first.

y

To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules
must be of the same type, number and density. And for every channel, the odd number
DIMM slot must to be installed first.

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when
overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence
Detect (SPD).

y

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

y

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

Overview of Components

16

DIMMD1

DIMMD2

DIMMC1

Memory module installation recommendation (2-Channels architecture CPU )

B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-series CPU C2 C1 D2 D1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

DIMMB1, B2, A1 and A2 are un-available

DIMMC1 DIMMC1

Supports 2-channels

memory architecture

DIMMD1

DIMMD1 DIMMD1

DIMMC1 DIMMC1

DIMMC2 DIMMC2

Overview of Components

DIMMD2

17

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x8

PCIe slots bandwidth table

for 44-lane CPU

Graphics Card Single 2-Way* 2-Way 3-Way*

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4
PCI_E4 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 3.0 x8 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8

(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)

for 28-lane CPU

Graphics Card Single 2-Way* 2-Way 3-Way

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4
PCI_E4 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8

(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)

for 16-lane CPU

Graphics Card Single 2-Way

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 Empty 3.0 x4 Empty
PCI_E4 3.0 x8 3.0 x4 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 ─ ─ ─

(@: graphics card slot, ─: unavailable)

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Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

PCI_E1

For 44- & 28-lane CPU

PCI_E1

PCI_E4

PCI_E1

PCI_E4

PCI_E6

Important

y

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

y

For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

y

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

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U2_1: U.2 Connector

This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4
NVMe storage device.

Video Demonstration

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

Installing U.2 SSD

1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the

motherboard.

2. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 SSD.

3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable.

http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw

U.2 SSD

U.2 Connector

1

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U.2 Cable

2

3

Connect to power
adapter cable

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

Important

y

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

y

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots.

Installing M.2 module

1. Remove the screw from the base screw.

2. Remove the base screw.

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.

Video Demonstration

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

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

5. Put the screw in the notch on
the trailing edge of your M.2
module and tighten it into the
base screw.

4

5

3

1

30°

2

Using M.2 shield

We provide the M.2 shield on the M.2 slot to help dissipate
heat away from the M.2 module. Before installing the M.2
module for the first time, you need to remove the screw,
lift the cover and remove the protective film and the
round rubber from the thermal pad.

Important

If you don’t need the M.2 shield, you can
remove it.

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SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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

SATA2

SATA1
SATA4
SATA3

SATA6
SATA5

SATA7
SATA8

Important

y

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

transmission otherwise.

y

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.

U.2, M.2 & SATA combination table

Slot Available SATA connectors

U2_1 ✓ Empty
M2_1 PCIe SATA SATA PCIe PCIe SATA SATA PCIe

M2_2 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe SATA
SATA1 ✓ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ─ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA7 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA8 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)

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M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities

1xU.2+ 2xM.2 PCIe+ 4xSATA

SATA1SATA3

SATA4 SATA2U.2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 PCIe

1xU.2+ 1xM.2 PCIe+ 1xM.2 SATA+
3xSATA

SATA1SATA3

SATA4U.2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 SATA

1xU.2+ 1xM.2 SATA+ 1xM.2 PCIe+
3xSATA

SATA4 SATA2U.2

M.2 SATA

M.2 PCIe

2xM.2 PCIe+ 8xSATA

SATA4SATA6 SATA2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 PCIe

SATA7

SATA8

SATA3

SATA1SATA3SATA5

1xM.2 SATA+ 1xM.2 PCIe+ 7xSATA

SATA4SATA6 SATA2

SATA3SATA5

M.2 SATA

M.2 PCIe

SATA7

SATA8

1xM.2 PCIe+ 1xM.2 SATA+ 7xSATA

SATA1SATA3SATA5

SATA4SATA6

M.2 PCIe

M.2 SATA

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SATA8

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OC1: GAME BOOST Knob

This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11
(extreme) for overclocking the processor. The processor’s voltage and frequency will
be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer.

GAME BOOST knob

0

1

1

1

0

1

Using GAME BOOST Knob

To setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps:

1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to hardware mode in BIOS Setup.

Note: The light of this knob will be turned on to indicate that the GAME BOOST is

controlled by hardware. When the light is off, it indicates that the GAME BOOST is
controlled by BIOS.

2. Power off the computer.

3. Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to select the overclocking stage as you desire.

2

4

8

6

Stage

0

1 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
2 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
4 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
6 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz

8 4.9 GHz 5.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
10 5.0 GHz 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
11 5.1 GHz 5.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz

4. Power on and then GAME BOOST will automatically overclock processor depending
on the stage you selected.

i5-7640X i7-7740X i7-7800X i7-7820X i7-7900X

4.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.3 GHz

CPU Frequency

GAME BOOST Disabled

Important

When using GAME BOOST with Core-X series processor, it is recommended to use
liquid CPU cooler with dual fan radiator for better cooling and performance.

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To disable GAME BOOST:

1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to HW mode in BIOS Setup.

2. Power off the computer.

3. Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to 0 and then power on. The configuration

parameters will be returned to default values.

Important

y

You can also control the GAME BOOST function in BIOS Setup or with MSI COMMAND

CENTER software.

y

In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activate the

GAME BOOST function, please leave the settings in the BIOS > OC menu unchanged.

y

The success of overclocking depends on the components of your computer.

y

We do not guarantee the GAME BOOST overclocking range or the damages/ risks

caused by overclocking behavior.

y

MSI components are recommended for better compatibility when using GAME

BOOST function.

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper

This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking
conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from
crashing.

Normal

(default)

Red LED indicates that the
Slow Mode is enabled.

Enabled

(Please enable this

jumper during BIOS

POST.)

Important

y

Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The

overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.

y

Please don’t switch to Enabled when power-off or the system will be un-bootable.

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CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

4
2 1

5

3

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

8
4 1

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

1 Ground 3 +12V

2 Ground 4 +12V

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

24

12

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

Important

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

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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

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

2 10

JFP1

1

9

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

1

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

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

10 11

1

20

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.

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Charger Port

The JUSB1 connector is a charger port which can increase USB power output for fast
charging your smartphone or USB-powered devices. The Charger Port is hardware
controlled by motherboard chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate
state or even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into Windows
you will need to install the MSI
Charging mode.

®

SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the

®

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to charge the smartphone with Super­Charger. http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw

Important

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

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector

This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector on the front
panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be
sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation.

,

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USB Type-C port on
the front panel

USB Type-C Cable

JUSB2

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors

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

2 10

1

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

9

Important

y

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

damage.

y

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

®

MSI

SUPER CHARGER utility.

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

1

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

13

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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

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

Auto-detection Mode fan connectors

1

CPU_FAN1/ PUMP _FAN1

1

SYS_FAN1~4

Important

y

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

HARDWARE MONITOR.

y

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

Pin definition of fan connectors

PWM Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 +12V

3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control

3 Sense 4 NC

DC Mode pin definition

VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector

This connector allows you to connect a VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) Key module. You
need to enable the VROC function with Intel
enterprise) driver.

1 Ground 2 VCC3

3 Ground 4 SATA_RAID_KEY

The VROC key module is purchased separately.

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®

RSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

1

Important

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

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

2 10

1

9

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

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 .

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BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch

This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is
A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch.

BIOS A LED BIOS B LED

BIOS BBIOS A

(default)

Recovering BIOS

When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the
failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file
that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file
to the root of the USB flash drive.

1. Power off the computer.

2. Switch to the normal BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch.

3. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer.

4. Power on the computer and press Del key to enter BIOS setup during POST.

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

mode.

6. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS recovering process.

7. Switch to the failed BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click on Yes to start

recovering BIOS.

8. After the recovering process is completed, the system will reboot automatically.

Important

y

Do not use the Multi-BIOS switch when system is booting up.

y

You can also use the LIVE UPDATE or BIOS FLASHBACK+ utility to flash BIOS. Please

refer to BIOS section for details.

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

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

Keep Data

(default)

Clear CMOS/

Reset BIOS

Resetting BIOS to default values

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord.

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

3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.

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

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button

The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer.

Power button Reset button

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JLED1: RGB LED connector

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

1

1 +12V 2 G

3 R 4 B

1

Extension cable

JLED1

5050 LED strip

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install 5050 RGB LED strips to RGB LED
connector.

https://youtu.be/CqNHyADzd2Q

Important

y

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.

y

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

y

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

LED light effect demonstration components

These components are used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED light effects.

JPWRLED1 - LED power input

DEMOLED1 - Change LED light effects

JSEL1 - Short: press DEMOLED1 will change color
Open: press DEMOLED1 will change effects

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Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LEDs

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

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

or fail.

DIMM LEDs

These LED indicate the memory modules are installed.

DIMM LEDs

XMP LED

This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled.

XMP LED

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Fan LEDs

These LEDs indicate the fan control mode.

PUMP_FAN1 LED

CPU_FAN1 LED

PCIe x16 slot LEDs

These LED indicate the PCIe x16 slots status.

PCI_E1 LED

PCI_E3 LED
PCI_E4 LED

PCI_E6 LED

LED Color Fan control mode

Red PWM mode
Green DC mode

LED Color PCIe slot speed status

Red x16
White x8, x4, x1

Onboard LEDs

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Updating LED Firmware

Updating the LED firmware can help improve lighting effect.
To update LED firmware:

1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6.

2. Select BIOS Update.

3. Click on Scan button. If the LED firmware needs to be updated, the version of the

firmware will appear in the list.

4. Select the item in the list.

5. Click on Total installer button to download and install the firmware.

6. When the process is 100% completed, you need to restart your computer to enable

the LED firmware.

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37

Debug Code LED

The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer
to the Debug Code LED table for details.

Hexadecimal Character Table

Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

Debug Code
LED display

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

Boot Phases

Security (SEC) – initial low-level initialization
Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) – memory initialization
Driver Execution Environment (DXE) – main hardware initialization
Boot Device Selection (BDS) – system setup, pre-OS user interface & selecting a

bootable device (CD/DVD, HDD, USB, Network, Shell, …)

Debug Code LED Table

SEC Progress Codes

Power on. Reset type detection (soft/

01

hard)

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

System Agent initialization before

03

microcode loading

PCH initialization before microcode

04

loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

System Agent initialization after

08

microcode loading

09 PCH initialization after microcode loading

0B Cache initialization

SEC Error Codes

0C - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found

0F Microcode not loaded

PEI Progress Codes

10 PEI Core is started

11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU

12 - 14

module specific)

Pre-memory System Agent initialization

15

is started

Pre-Memory System Agent initialization

16 - 18

(System Agent module specific)

19 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH

1A - 1C

module specific)

Memory initialization. Serial Presence

2B

Detect (SPD) data reading

Onboard LEDs

38

Memory initialization. Memory presence

2C

detection

Memory initialization. Programming

2D

memory timing information

Memory initialization. Configuring

2E

memory

2F Memory initialization (other)

31 Memory Installed

32 CPU post-memory initialization is started

CPU post-memory initialization. Cache

33

initialization

CPU post-memory initialization.

34

Application Processor(s) (AP)
initialization

CPU post-memory initialization. Boot

35

Strap Processor (BSP) selection

CPU post-memory initialization. System

36

Management Mode (SMM) initialization

Post-Memory System Agent initialization

37

is started

Post-Memory System Agent initialization

38 - 3A

(System Agent module specific)

3B Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH

3C - 3E

module specific)

4F DXE IPL is started

PEI Error Codes

Memory initialization error. Invalid

50

memory type or incompatible memory
speed

Memory initialization error. SPD reading

51

has failed

Memory initialization error. Invalid

52

memory size or memory modules do
not match

Memory initialization error. No usable

53

memory detected

54 Unspecified memory initialization error

55 Memory not installed

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

CPU self test failed or possible CPU

58

cache error

CPU micro-code is not found or micro-

59

code update is failed

5A Internal CPU error

5B Reset PPI is not available

5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

DXE Progress Codes

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

63 CPU DXE initialization is started

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module

64 - 67

specific)

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 System Agent DXE initialization is started

System Agent DXE SMM initialization is

6A

started

System Agent DXE initialization (System

6B - 6F

Agent module specific)

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module

73 - 77

specific)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is

90

started

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

94 PCI Bus Enumeration 32

95 PCI Bus Request Resources

96 PCI Bus Assign Resources

97 Console Output devices connect

98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initialization

9A USB initialization is started

9B USB Reset

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started

A1 IDE Reset

A2 IDE Detect

A3 IDE Enable

A4 SCSI initialization is started

A5 SCSI Reset

A6 SCSI Detect

A7 SCSI Enable

Onboard LEDs

39

A8 Setup Verifying Password

A9 Start of Setup

AB Setup Input Wait

AD Ready To Boot event

AE Legacy Boot event

AF Exit Boot Services event

B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

B3 System Reset

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM

B7

settings)

B8 - BF Reserved for future AMI codes

DXE Error Codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 System Agent initialization error

D2 PCH initialization error

Some of the Architectural Protocols are

D3

not available

PCI resource allocation error. Out of

D4

Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No Console Input Devices are found

D8 Invalid password

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage

D9

returned error)

Boot Option is failed (StartImage

DA

returned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

S3 Resume Progress Codes

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is

E0

called by the DXE IPL)

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

S3 Resume Error Codes

E8 S3 Resume Failed

E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found

EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

Recovery Progress Codes

Recovery condition triggered by firmware

F0

(Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user

F1

(Forced recovery)

F2 Recovery process started

F3 Recovery firmware image is found

F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded

F5 - F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

Recovery Error Codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available

F9 Recovery capsule is not found

FA Invalid recovery capsule

FB - FF Reserved for future AMI error codes

ACPI States Codes

The following codes appear after booting
and the operating system into ACPI
modes.

01 System is entering S1 sleep state

02 System is entering S2 sleep state

03 System is entering S3 sleep state

04 System is entering S4 sleep state

05 System is entering S5 sleep state

System is waking up from the S1 sleep

10

state

System is waking up from the S2 sleep

20

state

System is waking up from the S3 sleep

30

state

System is waking up from the S4 sleep

40

state

System has transitioned into ACPI mode.

AC

Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

System has transitioned into ACPI mode.

AA

Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

CPU Temperature

Displays current CPU temperature after

00 - 99

the system has fully booted into the OS.

Onboard LEDs

40

BIOS Setup

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

Important

y

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

y

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

Entering BIOS Setup

Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.

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

Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.

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

system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

Click on GO2BIOS

Function key

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

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

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Resetting BIOS

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

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

Important

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

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

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

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

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

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

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

mode.

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

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

automatically.

Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6

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

properly.
Updating BIOS:

1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6.

2. Select BIOS Update.

3. Click on Scan button.

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

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

updating BIOS.

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

automatically.

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Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+

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

website and rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to the
root of USB flash drive.

Important

Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by BIOS FLASHBACK+.

1. Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are

necessary but power supply.)

2. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS

FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.

3. Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS

FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.

4. After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop

flashing and would be off simultaneously.

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EZ Mode

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

XMP switch

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

Language

System
information

GAME BOOST
switch

Information

display

M-Flash

Favorites

Hardware

Monitor

Boot device
priority bar

Function
buttons

y GAME BOOST switch - click on the center button to switch GAME BOOST control
between software (SW) and hardware (HW) . The inner circle represents the current
stage of hardware GAME BOOST and the outer circle stands for software. You can read
the CPU frequency of each GAME BOOST stage by clicking on the

icon at right-

bottom corner.

Important

Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the
optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function.

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

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

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

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

Important

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

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

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

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

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

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

on left side to display related information.

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

clicking on their respective button.

 Hardcore Mode - when enabled, set and keep the CPU to full speed mode to

maximize system performance. This feature will increase power consumption.

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

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

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

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

as the BIOS home page.

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

in one page.

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

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

page.

2. Right-click or press F2 key.

3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK.
 To delete a BIOS item from favorite page

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

2. Right-click or press F2 key.

3. Choose Delete and click on OK.

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Advanced Mode

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

XMP switch

GAME BOOST

switch

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

Language

System
information

Boot device
priority bar

BIOS menu
selection

Menu display

BIOS menu
selection

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

y BIOS menu selection - the following options are available:

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

get better performance.

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

of system.

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

motherboard.

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

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OC Menu

This menu is for advanced users who want to overclock the motherboard.

Important

y

Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

y

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

severely damage your hardware.

y

If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function

for easy overclocking.

f OC Explore Mode [Normal]

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

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

f CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*

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

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

[Per Core] Enables the Core 0~X. Sets each CPU core ratio separately in Core 0~X.
[Turbo Ratio] Enables the Numbers of CPU Cores of Group X and Target CPU Turbo

f CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item only appears
when CPU Ratio Apply Mode be set to All Core.

f Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

f Numbers of CPU Cores of Group X [Auto]

Sets the numbers of CPU cores as a group for running target CPU Turbo Ratio. This
item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode be set to Turbo Ratio.

setup.

be set in CPU Ratio.

Ratio Group 1. This option only appears when a CPU that supports this
function is installed.

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f Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group X [Auto]

Sets the target CPU Turbo Ratio for CPU cores Group. The latter setting of Target CPU
Turbo Ratio Group should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears
when CPU Ratio Apply Mode be set to Turbo Ratio.

f Core 0~X XX of XX [Auto]*

Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. This item only
appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode be set to Per Core.

f CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*

Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU
ratio manually.

[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.
[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU

loading.

f CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto]

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

f Game Boost Function Control [By Onboard Button]

Enables the GAME BOOST function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on
motherboard. Enabling GAME BOOST function can automatically overclock the system
with MSI optimized overclocking profile.

f Ring Ratio [Auto]

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

f Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

f Misc Setting*

Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 items related to CPU features.

fEIST [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep Technology.

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

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

[Disabled] Disables EIST.

fIntel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Intel

®

Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed

CPU supports this function.

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

rated specifications when system request the highest performance
state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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fEnhanced Turbo [Auto]*

Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU

performance. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

f CPU Base Clock (MHz)

Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please
note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears
when a CPU that support this function is installed.

f CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*

Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.

f Clockgen Features

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features.

fDynamic Frequency Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables to try different CPU BCLK under CPU loading to overclock the

system. This item will be disabled when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled.

fDFC Baseline (MHz) [Auto]

Sets initial BCLK for dynamic overclocking if not reach the threshold. This item will

be available when the Dynamic Frequency Control is enabled.

fThreshold 1~3 (A) [Auto]

Sets the CPU current as the threshold for Dynamic Frequency Control. When

CPU current reaches the value, it will run the Level 1/ 2/ 3 BCLK for dynamic

overclocking. These items will appear when the Dynamic Frequency Control is

enabled.

fLevel 1~3 BCLK (MHz) [Auto]

Sets the CPU BCLK for the threshold. These items will appear when the Dynamic

Frequency Control is enabled.

fDynamic Frequency Search [Disabled]

Enables or disables to run the optimized dynamic BCLK. This item will be disabled

when the Dynamic Frequency Control is enabled.

fDynamic Frequency Search Mode [Once]

Sets the search mode of the dynamic BCLK. This item will be available when the

Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled.
[Once] Run once in the next system boot.
[Each Power On] Run in every time when system is powered on.

fDynamic Frequency Search Step (MHz) [Auto]

Sets the increase for running the dynamic BCLK. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure

this setting automatically. This item will be available when the Dynamic Frequency

Search is enabled.

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fBCLK Amplitude [Auto]

Sets the value for BCLK Amplitude for overclocking. Higher value might benefit to

get higher overclocking.

fSRC Clock Amplitude [Auto]

Sets the value for SRC clock Amplitude.

fSATA Clock Amplitude [Auto]

Sets the value for SATA clock Amplitude.

fBCLK Slew Rate [Auto]

Sets the value for BCLK Slew Rate for overclocking. The value might vary

depending on the actual overclocking scenario.

fBCLK ORT Duration [Auto]

Sets the value for BCLK ORT duration for overclocking. The value might vary

depending on the actual overclocking scenario.

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

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

f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*

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

f DRAM Frequency [Auto]

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

f Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

f Memory Try It ! [Disabled]

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

f DRAM Timing Mode [Link]

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

f Advanced DRAM Configuration

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

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channel.

f Memory Fast Boot [Auto]*

Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training

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

f DigitALL Power

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM.

fVR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto]

Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage. The

higher expanding value indicates less protection. Therefore, please adjust the

current carefully if needed, or it may damage the CPU/ VR MOS. If set to “Auto”,

BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

fCPU Phase Control [Auto]

Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading. If set to “Auto”, BIOS will

optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Optimized] Sets the optimum power phase profile for CPU, it could provide the

[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.

fCPU Loadline Calibration Control [Auto]

The CPU voltage will decrease proportionally according to CPU loading. Higher

load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance,

but increase the temperature of the CPU and VRM. If set to Auto, BIOS will

configure this setting automatically.

fCPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for CPU over-voltage protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will

configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and

may damage the system.

fCPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for CPU under-voltage protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will

configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and

may damage the system.

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

system with an optimum power-saving capability.

fCPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will

configure this setting automatically.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enhanced] Extends the current range for over-current protection.

fCPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple

range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of

MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET

before you increase the value. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting

automatically.

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fCPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over-temperature protection. The CPU

frequency may be throttled when CPU temperature over the specified temperature.

If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this settings.

fCPU SA Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU SA voltage and minimize ripple

range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of

MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET

before you increase the value. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting

automatically.

fCPU IO Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU I/O voltage and minimize ripple

range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of

MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET

before you increase the value. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting

automatically.

fDRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Over Current Protection [Auto] (optional)

Sets the current limit for DRAM over-current protection.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enhanced] Extends the limitation of memory over-current protection.

fDRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D Switching Frequency [Auto] (optional)

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM voltage and minimize ripple range.

If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

fDRAM CH_A/B, CH_C/D VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto] (optional)

Sets the temperature limit on DRAM VRM for over-temperature protection.

The DRAM frequency may be throttled when DRAM VRM over the specified

temperature.If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this settings

f SVID Communication [Auto]*

Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID

[Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.

f VCCIN Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU input voltage. The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is
shared with components of the CPU.

f CPU Voltages control [Auto]

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

f DRAM Voltages control [Auto]

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

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(Serial Voltage Identification).

f PCH Voltages control [Auto] (optional)

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

f CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

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

[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs to

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

f OC Quick View Timer [3 Sec]*

Sets the duration of OC setting values showed on the screen. If set to Disabled, BIOS
will not show the variations of OC setting.

f CPU Specifications

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

fCPU Technology Support

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of

installed CPU. Read only.

f MEMORY-Z

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

fDIMMx Memory SPD

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of

installed memory. Read only.

f CPU Features

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fHyper-Threading [Enabled]

Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as

multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way,

the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed

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

fActive Processor Cores Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables the following items (Core0~X).

fLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

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

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

load the default settings for new devices.

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

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fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fIntel VT-D Tech [Disabled]

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

fHardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.

fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.

fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New

Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.

fIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fIntel C-State [Auto]

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

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

[Disabled] Disable this function.

fC1E Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item

appears when Intel C-State is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.

adaptive temperature.

accordingly.

power-saving in halt state.

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fPackage C State Limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is

idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when

Intel C-State is enabled.

fCFG Lock [Enabled]

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

fLong Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

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

fLong Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

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

fShort Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

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

fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]

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

current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core

frequency for reducing the current.

fCPU Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

Sets the temperature limit on CPU for over-temperature protection. The CPU

frequency may be throttled when CPU temperature over the specified value. If set

to Auto, BIOS will configure this settings. The higher temperature indicates less

protection.

fInternal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto]

Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for

CPU internal VR (Voltage Regulator).
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Enables the limitation of internal VR for over-voltage protection and

[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.

fInternal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Enables the VR effciency management for power-saving control.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

over-current protection.

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Software Description

Installing Windows® 10

1. Power on the computer.

2. Insert the Windows

3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

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

Menu.

5. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.

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

message.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows

Installing Drivers

1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10.

2. Insert MSI

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

drivers.

4. Click Install button.

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

prompt you to restart.

6. Click OK button to finish.

7. Restart your computer.

®

®

10 disc into your optical drive.

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

®

10.

Installing Utilities

Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Insert MSI

2. The installer will automatically appear.

3. Click Utilities tab.

4. Select the utilities you want to install.

5. Click Install button.

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

you to restart.

7. Click OK button to finish.

8. Restart your computer.

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®

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

Inhalt

Sicherheitshinweis ................................................................................................ 3

Spezifikationen ...................................................................................................... 4

Rückseite E/A ...................................................................................................... 11

LAN Port LED Zustandstabelle ............................................................................ 11

Konfiguration der Audioanschlüsse ..................................................................... 11

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 12

Antennen installieren (optional) ........................................................................... 14

Übersicht der Komponenten ............................................................................... 15

CPU Sockel ........................................................................................................... 16

DIMM-Steckplätze ................................................................................................ 17

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Erweiterungssteckplätze ........................................................... 20

Tabelle der PCIe Bandbreiten .............................................................................. 20

U2_1: U.2 Anschluss ............................................................................................. 22

M2_1~2: M.2 Steckplätze (Key M) ........................................................................ 23

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Anschlüsse ....................................................................... 24

OC1: GAME BOOST Drehschalter ........................................................................ 26

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Steckbrücke .......................................................... 27

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Stromanschlüsse ..................................................... 28

JFP1, JFP2: Frontpanel-Anschlüsse ....................................................................29

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Anschlüsse .......................................................... 29

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-C Anschluss ............................................................... 30

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Anschlüsse ............................................................................. 31

JTPM1: TPM Anschluss ........................................................................................ 31

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Stromanschlüsse für Lüfter ............... 32

VRAID1: Virtual RAID auf dem CPU Anschluss .................................................... 32

JAUD1: Audioanschluss des Frontpanels ............................................................ 33

JCI1: Gehäusekontaktanschluss .......................................................................... 33

BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Schalter .......................................................................... 34

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Steckbrücke (Reset BIOS) .................................................. 35

POWER1, RESET1: POWER-Taste, Reset-Taste ................................................... 35

JLED1: RGB LED Anschluss ................................................................................. 36

Bauteile zur Demonstration des LED-Lichteffekts ..............................................36

Onboard-LEDs ..................................................................................................... 37

EZ Debug LEDs ..................................................................................................... 37

DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 37

XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 37

Lüfter LEDs ........................................................................................................... 38

PCIe x16 Steckplatz LEDs .................................................................................... 38

Inhalt

1

Aktualisierung der LED-Firmware ....................................................................... 39

Debug-Code-LED ................................................................................................. 40

Debug-Code-LED-Tabelle .................................................................................... 40

ACPI Status-Codes ............................................................................................... 43

CPU-Temperatur .................................................................................................. 43

BIOS-Setup .......................................................................................................... 44

Öffnen des BIOS Setups........................................................................................ 44

Reset des BIOS ..................................................................................................... 45

Aktualisierung des BIOS ....................................................................................... 45

EZ Modus .............................................................................................................. 47

Erweiterter Modus ............................................................................................... 49

OC Menü................................................................................................................ 50

Softwarebeschreibung ........................................................................................ 60

Installation von Windows® 10 ............................................................................... 60

Installation von Treibern ....................................................................................... 60

Installation von Utilities ........................................................................................ 60

Inhalt

2

Sicherheitshinweis

y Die im Paket enthaltene Komponenten sind der Beschädigung durch
elektrostatischen Entladung (ESD). Beachten Sie bitte die folgenden Hinweise, um die
erfolgreichen Computermontage sicherzustellen.

y Stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Komponenten fest angeschlossen sind. Lockere
Steckverbindungen können Probleme verursachen, zum Beispiel: Der Computer
erkennt eine Komponente nicht oder startet nicht.

y Halten Sie das Motherboard nur an den Rändern fest, und verhindern Sie die
Berührung der sensiblen Komponenten.

y Um eine Beschädigung der Komponenten durch elektrostatische Entladung (ESD) zu
vermeiden, sollten Sie eines elektrostatischen Armbands während der Handhabung
des Motherboards tragen. Wenn kein elektrostatischen Handgelenkband vorhanden
ist, sollten Sie Ihre statische Elektrizität ableiten, indem Sie ein anderes Metallobjekt
berühren, bevor Sie das Motherboard anfassen.

y Bewahren Sie das Motherboard in einer elektrostatische Abschirmung oder einem
Antistatiktuch auf, wenn das Motherboard nicht installiert ist.

y Überprüfen Sie vor dem Einschalten des Computers, dass sich keine losen
Schrauben und andere Bauteile auf dem Motherboard oder im Computergehäuse
befinden.

y Bitte starten Sie den Computer nicht, bevor die Installation abgeschlossen ist. Dies
könnte permanente Schäden an den Komponenten sowie zu das Verletzung des
Benutzers verursachen.

y Sollten Sie Hilfe bei der Installation benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an einen
zertifizierten Computer-Techniker.

y Schalten Sie die Stromversorgung aus und ziehen Sie das das Stromkabel ab, bevor
Sie jegliche Computer-Komponente ein- und ausbauen.

y Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung als künftige Referenz auf.

y Halten Sie das Motherboard von Feuchtigkeit fern.

y Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Netzspannung den Hinweisen auf dem Netzteil vor
Anschluss des Netzteils an die Steckdose entspricht.

y Verlegen Sie das Netzkabel so, dass niemand versehentlich darauf treten kann.
Stellen Sie nichts auf dem Netzkabel ab.

y Alle Achtungs- und Warnhinweise auf dem Motherboard müssen befolgt werden.

y Falls einer der folgenden Umstände eintritt, lassen Sie bitte das Motherboard von
Kundendienstpersonal prüfen:

 Flüssigkeit ist in dem Computer eingedrungen.
 Das Motherboard wurde Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
 Das Motherboard funktioniert nicht richtig oder Sie können es nicht wie in der

Bedienungsanleitung beschrieben bedienen.

 Das Motherboard ist heruntergefallen und beschädigt.
 Das Motherboard weist offensichtlich Zeichen eines Schadens auf.

y Nutzen und lagern Sie das Gerät nicht an Stellen, an denen Temperaturen von mehr
als 60°C herrschen - das Motherboard kann in diesem Fall Schaden nehmen.

Sicherheitshinweis

3

Spezifikationen

CPU

y Unterstützt Intel

Sockel

®

Core™ X-Serie Processoren für LGA2066

Chipsatz Intel

y 8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
y Die 4-Kanal-Speicherarchitektur für Prozessoren mit

4-Kanal DDR4 Unterstützung**

y Die 2-Kanal-Speicherarchitektur für Prozessoren mit

Speicher

2-Kanal DDR4 Unterstützung**

y Unterstützt Intel

*

Weitere Informationen zu kompatiblen Speicher finden Sie unter: www.msi.com

** Nähere Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Abschnitt der DIMM-Steckplätze.

y 4x PCIe 3.0 x16-Steckplätze

Erweiterung-

anschlüsse

y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1-Steckplätze

* Auf der Seite 20 finden Sie eine Übersicht der PCIe 3.0-Bandbreiten.

®

X299 Chipsatz

 X-Serie Prozessoren unterstützen DDR4 4133(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/
2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

 X-Serie Prozessoren unterstützen DDR4 4500(OC)/
4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/
2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

®

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 Unterstützung für x16/ x4/ x16/ x8 Modi mit einer CPU
die über 44-Lanes verfügt.*

 Unterstützung für x16/ x4/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x8/ x8 Modi
mit einer CPU die über 28-Lanes verfügt.*

 Unterstütztung x8/ x0/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x4/ x0 Modi mit
einer CPU die über 16-Lanes verfügt.*

Multi-GPU

Audio

y Unterstützt die AMD
y Unterstützt die NVIDIA

®

y Realtek

ALC1220 Codec

y 7.1-Kanal-HD-Audio

®

CrossFire™ Technologie

®

y Unterstützt S/PDIF-Ausgang

LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN Controller

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Spezifikationen

4

SLI™ Technologie

Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth

®

(optional)

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

®

Dualband Wireless-AC 8265 Modul (optional)

y Intel

 Der Wireless-Modul ist im M2_3 (Key-E)-Steckplatz
vorinstalliert.

 Unterstützt Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dualband (2,4 GHz,
5 GHz) mit Datenraten von bis zu 867 Mbps.

 Unterstützt einen Dual-Modus Bluetooth

®

2.1, 2.1+EDR,

3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2

USB

y ASMedia

®

ASM3142 Chipsatz

 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Typ-A
Anschluss an der rückseitigen Anschlussleiste

 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Super Speed USB 10Gbps)
Typ-C Anschlüsse (1 Anschluss an der rückseitigen
Anschlussleiste, 1 Anschluss steht durch die internen
USB Anschluss zur Verfügung)

y ASMedia

®

ASM1074 HUB

 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Typ-A Anschlüsse
an der rückseitigen Anschlussleiste

®

y Intel

X299 Chipsatz

 5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Anschlüsse
(1 Anschluss an der rückseitigen Anschlussleiste, 4
Anschlüsse stehen durch die internen USB Anschluss zur
Verfügung)

 7x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) Anschlüsse (3 Anschlüsse
an der rückseitigen Anschlussleiste, 4 Anschlüsse stehen
durch die internen USB Anschluss zur Verfügung)

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Spezifikationen

5

Aufbewahrung

RAID

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

Intel® X299 Chipsatz

y 8x SATA 6Gb/s Anschlüsse*
y 2x M.2 Steckplätze (Key M)*

 Unterstützt bis zu PCIe 3.0 x4 und SATA 6Gb/s

 Der M2_1 Steckplatz unterstützt die 2242/ 2260 /2280
Speichergeräte

 Der M2_2 Steckplatz unterstützt die 2242/ 2260 /2280/
22110 Speichergeräte

®

 Intel

Optane™ Technik**

y 1x U.2 Anschluss *

 Unterstützt PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Aufbewahrung

y Unterstützt Intel

* Die M.2 Steckplätze, der U.2 Anschluss und die SATA Anschlüsse teilen
die dieselbe Bandbreite. Auf der Seite 24 finden Sie die U.2-, M.2- & SATA­Kombinationstabelle.

** Weitere Informationen finden Sie die Installationsanleitung des Intel
Speicher unter: www.msi.com .

*** Diese Funktion wird abhängig von der CPU unterstützt.

®

Intel

X299 Chipsatz

®

Smart Response Technologie***

®

Optane™

y Unterstützt RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 und RAID 10 für die

SATA Speichergeräte

y Unterstützt RAID 0 und RAID 1 für die M.2 Speichergeräte*

* Das M.2 PCIe RAID-Volume kann ganz einfach mit M.2/Optane Genie erstellt
werden.

Spezifikationen

6

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Interne Anschlüsse

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

y 1x 24-poliger ATX Stromanschluss
y 1x 8-poliger ATX12V Stromanschluss
y 1x 4-poliger ATX12V Stromanschluss
y 8x SATA 6Gb/s Anschlüsse
y 3x M.2 Steckplätze (Key M x2, Key E x1)
y 1x U.2 Anschluss
y 2x USB 2.0 Anschlüsse (unterstützt zusätzliche 4 USB

2.0-Ports)
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Anschlüsse (unterstützt zusätzliche 4

USB 3.1 Gen1-Ports)

y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-C Anschluss
y 1x 4-poliger CPU-Lüfter-Anschluss
y 1x 4-poliger Anschluss für die Wasserpumpe
y 4x 4-polige System-Lüfter-Anschlüsse
y 1x Audioanschluss des Frontpanels
y 2x Frontpanel-Anschlüsse
y 1x TPM Anschluss
y 1x Gehäusekontaktschalter
y 1x Clear CMOS Steckbrücke
y 1x Slow Mode Booting Steckbrücke
y 1x GAME BOOST Drehschalter
y 1x POWER-Taste
y 1x Reset-Taste
y 1x Multi-BIOS Schalter
y 1x RGB LED Anschluss
y 1x Virtual RAID auf dem CPU Anschluss (VRAID1)

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Spezifikationen

7

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

y 1x Clear CMOS Taste
y 1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ Taste
y 1x PS/2 Tastatur/ Maus-Combo-Anschluss
y 3x USB 2.0 Typ-A Anschlüsse

Hintere Ein-/ und
Ausgänge

E/A Anschluss NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

y 2x Wi-Fi Antennenanschlüsse (optional)
y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Typ-A Anschlüsse
y 1x LAN (RJ45) Anschluss
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-A Anschluss
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-C Anschluss
y 1x Optischer S/PDIF-Ausgang
y 5x OFC Audiobuchsen

y CPU/System Temperaturerfassung
y CPU/System Geschwindigkeitserfassung
y CPU/System Lüfterdrehzahlregelung

Formfaktor

BIOS Funktionen

Spezifikationen

8

y ATX Formfaktor
y 12 Zoll x 9,6 Zoll (30,5 cm x 24,4 cm)

y 2x 128 Mb Flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 3.0
y Mehrsprachenunterstützung

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Software

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

y Treiber
y APP MANAGER
y SUPER CHARGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y MSI SMART TOOL
y DRAGON EYE
y GAMING APP
y X-BOOST
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y RAMDISK
y GAMING LAN Manager
y FAST BOOT
y Nahimic Audio
y XSplit Gamecaster V2
y Tridef VR & Smart Cam
y SteelSeries Engine 3
y WTFast*
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING

®

y Intel

Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome
y Norton

* Dieses Angebot steht nur für begrenzte Zeit zur Verfügung，weitere
Informationen finden Sie unter www.msi.com

™

, Google Toolbar, Google Drive

™

Internet Security Solution

Besondere
Funktionen von MSI

y Audio Boost 4
y Nahimic 2
y GAMING LAN mit Gaming LAN Manager
y Intel WiFi (optional)
y Turbo U.2
y Twin Turbo M.2
y Pumpe-Lüfter
y Smart-Lüftersteuerung

Fortsetzung auf der nächsten Seite

Spezifikationen

9

Besondere
Funktionen von MSI

Fortsetzung der vorherigen Seite

y Mystic Light
y Mystic Light Extension
y Mystic Light SYNC
y EZ DEBUG LED
y DDR4 Steel Armor
y M.2-Abdeckung
y PCI-E Steel Armor
y U.2 Steel Armor
y VR Cover
y Muitl GPU - SLI Technologie
y Muitl GPU - CrossFire Technologie
y DDR4 Boost
y GAME Boost
y OC Engine
y USB Anschluss mit Typ A+C
y Lightning USB
y Front Lightning USB
y Military Class 5
y 7000+ Quality Test
y VR Boost
y VR Ready
y GAMING HOTKEY
y GAMING Maussteuerung
y Click BIOS 5
y BIOS FLASHBACK+
y Dual BIOS
y Quadro SLI Ready
y Quadro Ready
y GAMING Certified
y SteelSeries Certified

Spezifikationen

10

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Clear CMOS
Taste

PS/2

Wi-Fi
Antennenanschlüsse
(optional)

LAN

Audioanschlüsse

BIOS FLASHBACK+
Taste

USB 2.0/
BIOS FLASHBACK+

USB 2.0

USB 3.1 Gen2
Typ-C

USB 3.1 Gen1
Typ-A

Optischer S/PDIF­Ausgang

USB 3.1 Gen2
Typ-A

y Clear CMOS Taste - Schalten Sie den Computer aus. Halten Sie die Taste
„Clear CMOS“ für 5-10 Sekunden gedrückt, um das BIOS auf die Standardwerte
zurückzusetzen.

y BIOS FLASHBACK+ Anschluss/ Taste - Auf der Seite 46 finden Sie eine Anleitung für
eine BIOS-Aktualisierung per BIOS FLASHBACK+.

LAN Port LED Zustandstabelle

Verbindung/ Aktivität LED

Zustand Bezeichnung

Aus Keine Verbindung

Gelb Verbindung

Blinkt Datenaktivität

Geschwindigkeit LED

Zustand Bezeichnung

Aus 10 Mbps-Verbindung

Grün 100 Mbps-Verbindung

Orange 1 Gbps-Verbindung

Konfiguration der Audioanschlüsse

Audioanschlüsse

Mitte-/ Subwoofer-Ausgang ● ●

Hinterer Lautsprecher ● ● ●

Line-In/ Seitliche
Lautsprecher

Line-Out/ Vorderer
Lautsprecher

Mic-In

(●: verbindet, Blank: leer)

Kanal

2 4 6 8

● ● ● ●

●

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Realtek HD Audio Manager

Nach der Installation des Realtek HD Audio-Treibers, wird das Symbol Realtek HD
Audio Manager in der Taskleiste angezeigt. Klicken Sie doppelt auf dieses Symbol, um

das Programm zu starten.

Geräteauswahl

Erweiterte
Einstellungen

Verbindungs-

Optimierungen

status

Lautstärke

Profil

Anschlüsse

y Geräteauswahl - Ermöglicht die Auswahl der Audio-Ausgangs Quelle. Das aktuell
aktivierte Gerät ist mit einem Haken gekennzeichnet.

y Optimierungen - Die Vielfalt an Optionen bietet eine komplette Anleitung von
erwarteten Sound-Effekt für beide Ausgangs- und Eingangsvorrichtung.

y Lautstärke - Steuert die Lautstärke und die Balance-Einstellung der Lautsprecher,
die im Front-Panel oder auf der Rückseite des PCs eingesteckt sind.

y Profil - Ermöglicht die Umschaltung zwischen den Profilen.

y Erweiterte Einstellungen - Ermöglicht die zeitgleiche Verwendung von zwei

Audiostreams.

y Verbindungsstatus - Bildet die angeschlossenen Render- und Capture-Geräte ab.

y Anschlüsse - Konfiguriert die Anschlusseinstellungen.

Auto Popup-Dialog

Nach dem Anschluss eines Audio-Klinkensteckers erscheint ein Dialogfenster und
fragt nach einer Bestätigung für das angeschlossene Gerät.

Jede Buchse entspricht diesem Wert der Grundeinstellung, wie es auf den nächsten
Seiten gezeigt wird.

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Audiobuchsen für den Anschluss von einem Kopfhörer und Mikrofon

Audiobuchsen für Stereo-Lautsprecher

AUDIO INPUT

Audiobuchsen für 7,1 Kanal Anlage

AUDIO INPUT

Rear Front

Side Center/

Subwoofer

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Antennen installieren (optional)

1. Schrauben Sie, wie gezeigt, die Antennen fest an die Wi-Fi Antennenanschlüsse.

2. Positionieren Sie die Antennen so hoch wie möglich.

14

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Übersicht der Komponenten

M2_1
JBAT1
PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI_E6

JPWRLED1

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

DIMMA1

JAUD1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA2

JLED1

SYSFAN4

CPU_PWR2

CPU_PWR1

SYSFAN3

SYSFAN2

DEMOLED1

CPU Sockel

JSEL1

JTPM1

JFP1

PUMP_FAN1

POWER1

JUSB5

SYS_FAN1

RESET1

VRAID1JUSB4

OC1

DIMMC2
DIMMC1

DIMMD2
DIMMD1

ATX_PWR1

JUSB1

JCI1
JUSB2
M2_2

JUSB3
JFP2
SATA▼1▲2

SATA▼3▲4

SATA▼5▲6
BIOS_SW1

U2_1
JSLOW1

SATA7
SATA8

Übersicht der Komponenten

15

CPU Sockel

Erklärung zur LGA 2066 CPU

Die Obserseite der LGA 2066 CPU hat vier
Justierungen und ein gelbes Dreieck um
die korrekte Ausrichtung der CPU auf
dem Motherboard zu gewährleisten. Das
gelbe Dreieck des Prozessors definiert die
Position des ersten Pins.

Wichtig

y

Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel ab, bevor Sie die CPU ein- und ausbauen.

y

Bitte bewahren Sie die CPU Schutzkappe nach der Installation des Prozessors auf.
MSI wird RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Anfragen nur dann behandeln,
wenn die Schutzklappe auf dem CPU-Sockel des Motherboards sitzt.

y

Wenn Sie eine CPU einbauen, denken sie bitte daran, einen CPU-Kühler zu
installieren. Ein CPU-Kühlkörper ist notwendig, um eine Überhitzung zu vermeiden
und die Systemstabilität zu gewährleisten.

y

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihr Kühlkörper eine feste Verbindung mit der CPU hergestellt
hat, bevor Sie Ihr System starten.

y

Überhitzung beschädigt die CPU und das System nachhaltig. Stellen Sie stets eine
korrekte Funktionsweise des CPU Kühlers sicher, um die CPU vor Überhitzung zu
schützen. Stellen Sie sicher, dass eine gleichmäßige Schicht thermischer Paste oder
thermischen Tapes zwischen der CPU und dem Kühlkörper vorhanden ist, um die
Wärmeableitung zu erhöhen.

y

Schützen Sie den CPU-Sockel immer mit der Plastikabdeckung, wenn keine CPU
installiert ist.

y

Verwenden Sie bitte die Installationsanweisung des Kühlkörpers/Kühlers, falls Sie
eine seperate CPU oder einen Kühlkörper/ Kühler erworben haben.

y

Dieses Motherboard wurde so entworfen, dass es Übertakten unterstützt. Stellen
Sie jedoch bitte sicher, dass die betroffenen Komponenten mit den abweichenden
Einstellungen während des Übertaktens zurecht kommen. Von jedem Versuch
des Betriebes außerhalb der Produktspezifikationen kann nur abgeraten werden.
MSI übernehmt keinerlei Garantie für die Schäden und Risiken, die aus einem
unzulässigem Betrieb oder einem Betrieb außerhalb der Produktspezifikation
resultieren.

Übersicht der Komponenten

16

DIMM-Steckplätze

S/K LED : Die S/K LED zeigt an

ob die installierte CPU 4-Kanal­oder 2-Kanal-Speicherarchitektur
unterstützt.

Rot = 8 DIMMs-Unterstützung
(4-Kanal CPU-Architektur)

Weiß = 4 DIMMs-Unterstützung
(2-Kanal CPU-Architektur)

B1B2A1A2 C2C1D2D1

Speichermodul-Installationsempfehlung (4-Kanal CPU-Architektur)

B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-Serie CPU C2 C1 D2 D1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

7 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

Unterstützt 4-Kanal

Speicherarchitektur

DIMMC1

DIMMA1

Übersicht der Komponenten

DIMMC1

17

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

DIMMC2

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMC1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

Wichtig

y

Um einen sicheren Systemstart zu gewährleisten, bestücken Sie immer DIMMC1
zuerst.

y

Stellen Sie im Dual-/ Triple-/ Quad-Kanal-Modus bitte sicher, dass Sie Module des
gleichen Typs und identischer Speicherdichte in den DIMM Slots unterschiedlicher
Kanäle verwenden. Für jeden Kanal muss zuerst die ungerade Anzahl der DIMM­Steckplätze installiert werden.

y

Aufgrund der Chipsatzressourcennutzung wird die verfügbare Kapazität des
Speichers kleiner sein als die Größe der installierten Speicherkapazität.

y

Basierend auf der Intel CPU Spezifikation wird eine Speicherspannung unter 1,35
Volt vorgeschlagen, um die CPU zu schützen.

y

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die maximale Kapazität eines 32-Bit-Windows­Betriebssystem bei 4GB oder weniger liegt. Wenn Sie mehr als 4 GB Speicher auf
dem Motherboard einbauen möchten, empfehlen wir deshalb, ein 64-Bit-Windows­Betriebssystem zu installieren.

y

Einige Speicherriegel können beim Übertakten auf einer niedrigeren Frequenz
arbeiten, als der festgelegte Wert - abhängig von dem SPD (Serial Presence Detect).

y

Es wird empfohlen, ein effizienteres Speicherkühlsystem bei einer Vollbestückung
des DIMMs oder beim Übertakten zu verwenden.

y

Die Stabilität und Kompatibilität beim Übertakten der installierten Speichermodule
sind abhängig von der installierten CPU und den installierten Geräten.

Übersicht der Komponenten

18

DIMMD1

DIMMD2

DIMMC1

DIMMC2

Speichermodul-Installationsempfehlung (2-Kanal CPU-Architektur)

B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-Serie CPU C2 C1 D2 D1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

DIMMB1, B2, A1 und A2 sind nicht verfügbar

DIMMC1 DIMMC1

Unterstützt 2-Kanal
Speicherarchitektur

DIMMD1

DIMMD1 DIMMD1

DIMMC1 DIMMC1

DIMMC2 DIMMC2

Übersicht der Komponenten

DIMMD2

19

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Erweiterungssteckplätze

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x8

Tabelle der PCIe Bandbreiten

Für eine 44-Lane CPU

Graphikkarte Einzel 2-Wege* 2-Wege 3-Wege*

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4
PCI_E4 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 3.0 x8 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8

(@: Steckplatz für Grafikkarte, *: Beste Kombination)

Für eine 28-Lane CPU

Graphikkarte Einzel 2-Wege* 2-Wege 3-Wege

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4
PCI_E4 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 Leer Leer @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8

(@: Steckplatz für Grafikkarte, *: Beste Kombination)

Für eine 16-Lane CPU

Graphikkarte Einzel 2-Wege

PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E2 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E3 Leer 3.0 x4 Leer
PCI_E4 3.0 x8 3.0 x4 @ 3.0 x8
PCI_E5 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1
PCI_E6 ─ ─ ─

(@: Steckplatz für Grafikkarte, ─: Nicht verfügbar)

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Mehrere Grafikkarten Einbauempfehlung

PCI_E1

Für eine 44- & 28-Lane CPU

PCI_E1

PCI_E4

PCI_E1

PCI_E4

PCI_E6

Wichtig

y

Wenn Sie eine große und schwere Grafikkarte einbauen, benötigen Sie einen

Grafikkarten-Stabilisator (Graphics Card Bolster) der das Gewicht trägt und eine
Verformung des Steckplatzes vermeidet.

y

Für die Installation einer einzelnen PCIe x16 Erweiterungskarte mit optimaler

Leistung, empfehlen wir den PCI_E1 Steckplatz zu verwenden.

y

Achten Sie darauf, dass Sie den Strom abschalten und das Netzkabel aus der

Steckdose herausziehen, bevor Sie eine Erweiterungskarte installieren oder
entfernen. Lesen Sie bitte auch die Dokumentation der Erweiterungskarte, um
notwendige zusätzliche Hardware oder Software-Änderungen zu überprüfen.

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U2_1: U.2 Anschluss

Dieser Anschluss ist ein U.2 Schnittstellenmodul. Pro Anschluss kann ein PCIe 3.0 x4
NVMe Speichergerät angeschlossen werden.

Video-Demonstration

Eine anschauliche Darstellung zur
Installation einer U.2 SSD finden Sie im
Video:

http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw

Installation einer U.2 SSD

1. Schließen Sie das U.2-Kabel an die U.2-

Steckverbindung des Motherboards an.

2. Schließen Sie das U.2-Kabel an der U.2 SSD an.

3. Schließen Sie das U.2-Kabel an das Netzkabel an.

U.2 SSD

U.2 Anschluss

1

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U.2 Kabel

2

3

Schließen Sie das
U.2-Kabel an das
Netzkabel an

M2_1~2: M.2 Steckplätze (Key M)

Wichtig

y

Intel® RST unterstützt nur PCIe M.2 SSD mit UEFI ROM.

y

Intel® Optane™ Technik unterstützt alle M.2 Steckplätze.

Installation eines M.2 Moduls

1. Entfernen Sie die Schraube aus dem

Schraubsockel.

2. Entfernen Sie den Schraubsockel.

3. Befestigen Sie den Schraubsockel in

dem Loch, welches zur Länge des M.2
Moduls passt.

4. Stecken Sie das M2-Modul in den M2-

Steckplatz in einem 30-Grad-Winkel.

4

Video-Demonstration

Eine anschauliche Darstellung zur
Installation eines M.2 Moduls finden Sie im
Video.

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

5. Setzen Sie die Schraube in die
Aussparung an der Hinterkante
des M2-Modul und schrauben
Sie sie in den Schraubsockel.

5

3

1

30°

2

M.2-Abdeckung verwenden

Wir setzen eine M.2-Abdeckung auf dem
M.2-Steckplatz ein, um die Abwärme des
M.2-Moduls effizient abführen zu können.
Bevor Sie das M.2-Modul erstmals
installieren, sollten Sie die Schraube
entfernen, die Abdeckung anheben und die
Schutzfolie und den runden Gummi von
den thermischen Klebepads entfernen.

Wichtig

Falls Sie die M.2-Abdeckung nicht
benötigen, können Sie diese problemlos
entfernen.

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SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Anschlüsse

Dieser Anschluss basiert auf der Hochgeschwindigkeitsschnittstelle SATA 6Gb/s. Pro
Anschluss kann ein SATA Gerät angeschlossen werden.

SATA2

SATA1
SATA4
SATA3

SATA6
SATA5

SATA7

SATA8

Wichtig

y

Knicken Sie das SATA-Kabel nicht in einem 90° Winkel. Datenverlust könnte die

Folge sein.

y

SATA-Kabel haben identische Stecker an beiden Enden. Es wird empfohlen den

flachen Stecker auf dem Motherboard einstecken.

Tabelle der U.2-, M.2- & SATA-Gerätekombination

Steckplatz Verfügbare SATA Anschlüsse

U2_1 ✓ Leer
M2_1 PCIe SATA SATA PCIe PCIe SATA SATA PCIe
M2_2 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe SATA

SATA1 ✓ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ─ ─ ✓
SATA2 ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─ ✓ ─
SATA3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA5 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA7 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SATA8 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: Verfügbar, ─: Nicht verfügbar)

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M.2 Steckplätze mit Beispielen zu den verschiedenen
Kombinationsmöglichkeiten

1xU.2+ 2xM.2 PCIe+ 4xSATA

SATA1SATA3

1xU.2+ 1xM.2 SATA+ 1xM.2 PCIe+
3xSATA

SATA4 SATA2U.2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 PCIe

1xU.2+ 1xM.2 PCIe+ 1xM.2 SATA+
3xSATA

SATA1SATA3

SATA4U.2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 SATA

1xM.2 SATA+ 1xM.2 PCIe+ 7xSATA

SATA4 SATA2U.2

SATA3

M.2 SATA

M.2 PCIe

2xM.2 PCIe+ 8xSATA

SATA1SATA3SATA5

SATA4SATA6 SATA2

M.2 PCIe

M.2 PCIe

SATA7

SATA8

1xM.2 PCIe+ 1xM.2 SATA+ 7xSATA

SATA1SATA3SATA5

M.2 SATA

M.2 PCIe

SATA4SATA6 SATA2

SATA7

SATA8

SATA3SATA5

M.2 PCIe

M.2 SATA

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SATA4SATA6

SATA7

SATA8

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OC1: GAME BOOST Drehschalter

Mit diesem Drehschalter können Sie eine Stufe von Number 0 (Standard) zu Number
11 (Extremwert) auswählen, um die Prozessoren zu übertaken. Die Spannung und
Frequenz des CPUs wird dementsprechend automatisch angepasst, nachdem Sie
Ihren Computer einschalten.

GAME BOOST Drehschalter

0

1

1

1

0

1

GAME BOOST Drehschalter verwenden

Zum Einrichten des GAME BOOST Drehschalters befolgen Sie folgende Schritte:

1. Stellen Sie den GAME BOOST Drehschalter auf Hardware-Modus im BIOS-Setup.

Hinweis: Die LED des Drehschalters leuchtet auf wenn GAME BOOST durch die

Hardware gesteuert wird. Wenn die LED des Schalters nicht leuchtet, wird GAME
BOOST durch das BIOS gesteuert.

2. Schalten Sie den Computer aus.

3. Drehen Sie den GAME BOOST Drehschalter, um die benötigte Übertaktungsstufe

auszuwählen.

2

4

8

6

Stufe

0

1 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
2 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
4 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
6 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz

8 4.9 GHz 5.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
10 5.0 GHz 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
11 5.1 GHz 5.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 5.0 GHz

4. Schalten Sie den Computer ein und GAME BOOST übertaktet die CPU abhängig
von der eingestellten Stufe.

i5-7640X i7-7740X i7-7800X i7-7820X i7-7900X

4.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.3 GHz

CPU Frequenz

GAME BOOST ist deaktiviert

Wichtig

Bei der Verwendung der GAME BOOST- Funktion mit einem Prozessor der Core-X
Serie wird empfohlen, eine CPU Wasserkühlung mit Dual-Fan-Radiator einzusetzen
um eine bessere Kühlung und höhere Leistung zu gewährleisten.

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GAME BOOST deaktivieren:

1. Stellen Sie den GAME BOOST Drehschalter auf HW-Modus im BIOS-Setup.

2. Schalten Sie den Computer aus.

3. Drehen Sie den GAME BOOST Drehschalter auf 0 und schalten Sie den PC ein. Die

Konfigurationsparameter werden auf die Normalwerte zurückgesetzt.

Wichtig

y

Sie können auch die GAME-Boost-Funktion im BIOS-Setup oder mit der MSI

COMMAND CENTER-Software steuern.

y

Nach Aktivierung der GAME BOOST Funktion lassen Sie die Einstellungen im BIOS
> OC Menü unverändert, um die Performance zu optimieren und die Stabilität des
System zu verbessern.

y

Der Erfolg der Übertaktung hängt von den Komponenten des Computers ab.

y

MSI gibt keine Garantie auf den GAME BOOST Übertaktungsbereich und auf
eventuelle Schäden, die durch eine Übertaktung entstehen können.

y

MSI-Komponenten werden für eine bessere GAME BOOST Kompatibilität empfohlen.

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Steckbrücke

Die Steckbrücke wird für die LN2-Kühlungen verwendet. Der Slow Mode startet den
Prozessor in einer stabilen Frequenz und verhindert dadurch einen Systemcrash..

Normal

(Standardwert)

Die rote LED signalisiert,
dass sich die Slow-Mode
aktiviert ist.

(Aktivieren Sie bitte diese

Aktiviert

Steckbrücke während

des BIOS POST.)

Wichtig

y

Anwender übertakten bei extremer Kühlung auf eigenes Risiko. Die
Übertaktungsergebnisse werden abhängig von der CPU-Variante variieren.

y

Schalten Sie bitte nicht auf Enabled um, wenn das System ausgeschaltet ist, sonst
lässt es sich nicht starten.

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CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Stromanschlüsse

Mit diesen Anschlüssen verbinden Sie die ATX Stromstecker.

4
2 1

5

3

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

8
4 1

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

1 Ground 3 +12V

2 Ground 4 +12V

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

24

12

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

Wichtig

Stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Anschlüsse mit den richtigen Anschlüssen des Netzteils
verbunden sind, um einen stabilen Betrieb der Hauptplatine sicherzustellen.

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JFP1, JFP2: Frontpanel-Anschlüsse

Diese Anschlüsse verbinden die Schalter und LEDs des Frontpanels.

2 10

JFP1

1

9

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

1

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Anschlüsse

Mit diesen Anschlüssen können Sie die USB 3.1 Gen1 Anschlüsse auf dem Frontpanel
verbinden.

10 11

1

20

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

Wichtig

Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie die mit „Stromführende Leitung“ und „Erdleitung“
bezeichneten Pins korrekt verbinden müssen, ansonsten kann es zu Schäden
kommen.

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Ladegerätanschluss

Der JUSB1 Anschluss ist ein Ladegerätanschluss, mit dem Sie die
Ladegeschwindigkeit Ihres Smartphones oder anderen USB-betriebenen Geräten
erhöhen. Der Ladegerätanschluss ist eine vom Mainboard-Chip gesteuerte Hardware,
die auch im Ruhezustand, Standby- oder im ausgeschalteten Modus Geräte aufladen
kann. Wenn Sie den Computer in Windows
CHARGER Anwendung installieren, um den Lademodus EIN/AUSZUSCHALTEN.

®

starten, müssen Sie die MSI® SUPER

Video-Demonstration

In diesem Video erfahren Sie, wie das MSI Super Charger funktioniert.
http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw

Wichtig

Wenn der Lademodus aktiviert ist, können Sie keine Daten über die Ladebuchse
synchronisieren.

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-C Anschluss

Mit diesem Anschluss können Sie den USB 3.1 Gen2 Typ-C Anschluss auf dem
Frontpanel verbinden. Der Anschluss verfügt über ein besonders sicheres Design.
Wenn Sie das Kabel anschließen, müssen Sie es in der entsprechenden Ausrichtung
verbinden.

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USB Typ-C
Anschluss auf dem
Frontpanel

USB Typ-C Kabel

JUSB2

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Anschlüsse

Mit diesen Anschlüssen können Sie die USB 2.0 Anschlüsse auf dem Frontpanel
verbinden.

2 10

1

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

9

Wichtig

y

Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie die mit VCC (Stromführende Leitung) und Ground
(Erdleitung) bezeichneten Pins korrekt verbinden müssen, ansonsten kann es zu
Schäden kommen.

y

Um ein iPad, iPhone und einen iPod über USB-Anschlüsse aufzuladen, installieren
Sie bitte die MSI

®

SUPER CHARGER Software.

JTPM1: TPM Anschluss

Dieser Anschluss wird für das TPM Modul (Trusted Platform Module) verwendet.
Weitere Informationen über den Einsatz des optionalen TPM Modules entnehmen Sie
bitte dem TPM Plattform Handbuch.

2 14

1

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

13

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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Stromanschlüsse für Lüfter

Diese Anschlüsse können im PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Modus
oder Spannungsmodus betrieben werden. Im PWM-Modus bieten die
Lüfteranschlüsse konstante 12V Ausgang und regeln die Lüftergeschwindigkeit
per Drehzahlsteuersignal. Im DC-Modus bestimmen die Lüfteranschlüsse die
Lüftergeschwindigkeit durch Ändern der Spannung. Wenn Sie ein 3-Pin (Non-PWM)
Lüfter an einen PWM-Modus Lüfteranschluss anschließen, läuft der Lüfter mit
höchster Drehzahl und kann unangenehm laut werden. Folgen Sie den folgenden
Anweisungen, um den PWM- oder DC-Modus auszuwählen.

Lüfteranschlüsse mit automatischer Erkennung

1

CPU_FAN1/ PUMP _FAN1

1

SYS_FAN1~4

Wichtig

y

Sie können unter BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR zwischen dem PWM- und DC-Modus
umschalten und die Lüfterdrehzahl ändern.

y

Überprüfen Sie die ordnungsgemäße Funktion der Lüfter nach dem Umschalten des
PWM-/ DC-Modus.

Pin-Belegung der Lüfteranschlüsse

Pin-Belegung des PWM-Modus

1 Ground 2 +12V

3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

Pin-Belegung des DC-Modus

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control

3 Sense 4 NC

VRAID1: Virtual RAID auf dem CPU Anschluss

Mit diesem Anschluss können Sie ein VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) Tastenmodul
anschließen. Aktivieren Sie bitte die VROC-Funktion mit dem Treiber der Intel

®

(Intel

Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise).

1

1 Ground 2 VCC3

3 Ground 4 SATA_RAID_KEY

Wichtig

Das VROC-Modul muss separat erworben werden.

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®

RSTe

JAUD1: Audioanschluss des Frontpanels

Dieser Anschluss ermöglicht den Anschluss von Audiobuchsen eines Frontpanels.

2 10

1

9

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

JCI1: Gehäusekontaktanschluss

Dieser Anschluss wird mit einem Kontaktschalter verbunden.

Normal

(Standardwert)

Löse den

Gehäuseeingriff aus

Gehäusekontakt-Detektor verwenden

1. Schließen Sie den JCI1-Anschluss am Gehäusekontakt-Schalter/ Sensor am

Gehäuse an.

2. Schließen Sie die Gehäuseabdeckung.

3. Gehen Sie zu BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

4. Stellen Sie Chassis Intrusion auf Enabled.

5. Drücken Sie F10 zum Speichern und Beenden und drücken Sie dann die Enter-

Taste, um Ja auszuwählen.

6. Bei eingeschaltetem Computer wird eine Warnmeldung auf dem Bildschirm

angezeigt, wenn die Gehäuseabdeckung wieder geöffnet wird.

Gehäusekontakt-Warnung zurücksetzen

1. Gehen Sie zu BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

2. Stellen Sie Chassis Intrusion auf Reset.

3. Drücken Sie F10 zum Speichern und Beenden und drücken Sie dann die Enter-

Taste, um Ja auszuwählen.

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BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Schalter

Das Motherboard hat zwei eigebaute BIOS ROMs (bezeichnet als A und B, Standard
ist BIOS ROM A). Falls ein BIOS abgestürzt ist, können Sie durch verschieben des
Schalters zum zweiten BIOS umschalten um zu starten.

BIOS A LED BIOS B LED

BIOS BBIOS A

(Standardwert)

BIOS wiederherstellen

Wenn ein BIOS-Update fehlgeschlagen ist und das System nicht gestartet werden
kann, können Sie die folgenden Schritte ausführen, um das BIOS wiederherzustellen.
Vor Wiederherstellung laden Sie bitte die neueste BIOS-Version, die dem
Motherboard-Modell entspricht, von der offiziellen MSI Website herunter. Und
speichern Sie die BIOS-Datei im Root-Verzeichnis des USB-Flash-Speichers.

1. Schalten Sie den Computer aus.

2. Wechseln Sie in den normalen BIOS ROM mit dem Multi-BIOS-Schalter.

3. Schließen das USB-Flashlaufwerk an den Computer an.

4. Schalten Sie den Computer ein und drücken Sie während des POST-Vorgangs die

Taste Del (Entf), um das BIOS zu öffnen.

5. Gehen Sie zu BIOS > M-FLASH und klicken Sie auf Yes (Ja), um das System neu zu

starten. Rufen Sie den Flash-Modus auf.

6. Wählen Sie die BIOS-Datei zur Durchführung des BIOS-Aktualisierungsprozesses

aus.

7. Setzen Sie den Schalter auf das ausgefallene BIOS mit dem Multi-BIOS-Schalter

um und klicken Sie auf Yes (Ja), um das BIOS wiederherzustellen.

8. Nachdem der BIOS-Wiederherstellungsprozess vollständig ist, startet das System

automatisch neu.

Wichtig

y

Bitte schalten Sie den Multi-BIOS-Schalter nicht um, während das System im
Betrieb ist.

y

Sie können auch das LIVE UPDATE oder BIOS FLASHBACK+ Utility verwenden, um
das BIOS zu flashen. Für weitere Erläuterungen verweisen wir Sie auf den BIOS­Bereich dieses Handbuchs.

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