MSI X399 SLI PLUS, X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC User Manual

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Unpacking

Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® X399 SLI PLUS motherboard. Check to make sure your
motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.

SLI Bridge
Connector

I/O Shield

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

Motherboard User

Guide

Quick Guide

OC Fan Stand

Motherboard

SATA Cable Labels

SATA Cable x4

RGB LED Extension Cable

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Safety Information

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.

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Quick Start

DDR4 Memory

Graphics Card

SATA Hard Disk Drive

SATA DVD Drive

A Package of Screws

Phillips Screwdriver

Torqkey Screwdriver

Chassis

Power Supply Unit

Thermal Paste

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

AMD® Ryzen

Threadripper CPU

CPU Fan

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Quick Start

CPU

Installing a Processor

https://youtu.be/yk4EpVUU03E

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Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

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D2 D1 C2 C1 CPU A1 A2 B1 B2

1 DIMM

SocketTR4 CPU

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

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Quick Start

Connecting the Front Panel Header

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

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JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

HDD LED

RESET SW

JFP1

HDD LED

HDD LED ­HDD LED +

POWER LED ­POWER LED +

POWER LED

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Quick Start

Installing the Motherboard

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Quick Start

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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Quick Start

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Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

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Quick Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

PCIE_PWR1

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Quick Start

Power On

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Contents

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 29

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 30

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 33

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 35

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 36

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 36

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .............................. 37

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 38

JUSB4~5: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 38

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 39

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 40

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 40

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 41

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 41

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 42

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 42

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Contents

JRGB1, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ......................................................... 43

Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 44

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 44

DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 44

XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 44

Fan LEDs ............................................................................................................... 45

LED light effect demonstration components ....................................................... 45

Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 46

Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 46

Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 46

Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 46

ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 48

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 49

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 49

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 50

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 50

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 52

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 54

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 55

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 55

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 59

Security ................................................................................................................. 60

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 61

OC .......................................................................................................................... 62

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 66

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 67

Software Description ........................................................................................... 68

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 68

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 68

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 68

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 69

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 70

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 72

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 76

MYSTICLIGHT ........................................................................................................ 78

MSI SMART TOOL ................................................................................................. 80

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 82

NETWORK MANAGER ........................................................................................... 83

CPU-Z.................................................................................................................... 85

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................86

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Specifications

Specifications

CPU Supports AMD

®

Ryzen Threadripper processor for SocketTR4

Chipset AMD

®

X399 Chipset

Memory

y 8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
y Quad channel memory architecture**
y Supports DDR4 3600+(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/

3066(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

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

Expansion Slots

y 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
y 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Multi-GPU

y Supports 4-Way NVIDIA

®

SLI™ Technology

y Supports 4-Way AMD

®

CrossFire™ Technology

LAN 1x Intel I211 Gigabit LAN controller

Storage

y AMD

®

X399 Chipset

 8x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

y AMD

®

CPU

 3x M.2 slots (Key M)*

 Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
 M2_1, M2_3 slots support 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage

devices

 M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage

devices

RAID

AMD

®

X399 Chipset

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

devices

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Specifications

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USB

y ASMedia

®

ASM3142 Chipset

 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port

on the back panel

 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port

on the back panel

y AMD

®

X399 Chipset

 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port

through the internal USB connector

 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available

through the internal USB connectors

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

y AMD

®

CPU

 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel

Audio

y Realtek

®

ALC1220 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports S/PDIF output

Back Panel
Connectors

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

 1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
y 8x 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 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector

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Specifications

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Internal Connectors

y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector*
y 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
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 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x RGB LED connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x LED demo connector

* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots

Internal Buttons

y 1x GAME BOOST knob
y 1x Power button
y 1x Reset button
y 1x LED demo button

Jumper

y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Slow mode booting jumper

Debug LED y 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

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

Form Factor

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

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Specifications

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BIOS Features

y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.0, SM BIOS 3.0
y Multi-language

Software

y Drivers
y APP MANAGER
y SUPER CHARGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y SMART TOOL
y X-BOOST
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y RAMDISK
y NETWORK MANAGER
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive

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Specifications

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Special Features

 Audio Boost 4

 Triple Turbo M.2

 Pump Fan

 Smart Fan Control

 Mystic Light

 Mystic Light Extension

 Mystic light SYNC

 EZ DEBUG LED

 M.2 Shield

 PCI-E Steel Armor

 Multi GPU – SLI Technology

 Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology

 DDR4 Boost

 GAME Boost (go to 11)

 OC Engine (Clock gen)

 USB with type A+C

 Lightning USB (3142)

 Front Lightning USB (20PIN)

 7000+ Quality Test

 VR Ready

 Click BIOS 5

 BIOS FLASHBACK+

 FirePro ready

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Block Diagram

Block Diagram

x2

2/ 4 Channel DDR4 Memory

2x USB 3.1 Gen2

1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type C

3x M.2

PCIE Bus

PCIE Bus

Intel I211
Gigabit LAN

DMI 3.0

PCI Express Bus

X399

Processor

NV6795

Super I/O

Realtek

ALC1220

Intel

8265 WiFi

8x SATA 6Gb/s

4x USB 3.1 Gen1

6x USB 2.0

8x USB 3.1 Gen1

PCIe x1 slot

PCIe x1 slot

ASMEDIA
ASM3142

Audio Jacks

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

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Rear I/O Panel

Rear I/O Panel

Audio Ports

Optical S/PDIF-Out

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

LAN Port LED Status Table

PS/2

USB 2.0

LAN

USB 3.1 Gen1

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A

VR READY ports

BIOS FLASHBACK+ port

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C

BIOS FLASHBACK+
button

Clear CMOS
button

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 55 for Updating BIOS with

BIOS FLASHBACK+.

Audio Ports Configuration

Audio Ports

Channel

2 4 6 8

Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●

Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●

Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●

Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●

Mic In

(●: connected, Blank: empty)

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Rear I/O Panel

Jack Status

Device
Selection

Connector
Settings

Profiles

Main Volume

Application
Enhancement

Advanced
Settings

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.

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.

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Rear I/O Panel

AUDIO INPUT

Rear Front

Side Center/

Subwoofer

Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram

Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram

Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram

AUDIO INPUT

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Overview of Components

Overview of Components

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

CPU Socket

CPU_FAN1

PUMP_FAN1

JUSB5

JUSB4

JUSB3

JUSB2

JUSB1

JFP1

JSEL1

DEMOLED1

JCI1

JRGB1

JRAINBOW1

JFP2
JSLOW

OC1

POWER1

RESET1

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN1

PCIE_PWR1

JBAT1

PCI_E1

M2_1

M2_2

M2_3

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI_E6

JTPM1

JAUD1

JPWRLED1

SATA▼3▲4

SATA▼5▲6

SATA▼7▲8

ATX_PWR1

SATA1

SATA2

DIMMC1
DIMMC2
DIMMD1
DIMMD2

DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMA1

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Overview of Components

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1,
SYS_FAN1~4

Fan Connectors 40

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1,
PCIE_PWR1

Power Connectors 37

CPU Socket SocketTR4 26

DIMMA1~DIMMD2 DIMM Slots 31

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 40

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 42

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 41

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 36

JRGB1, JRAINBOW1 RGB LED connectors 43

JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 30

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 41

JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 38

JUSB3 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 39

JUSB4~5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 38

M2_1~3 M.2 Slots (Key M) 35

OC1 GAME BOOST Knob 29

PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 33

POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 42

SATA1~8 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 36

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Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Please use the Torx screwdriver come with the AMD CPU and follow the steps below to
install the CPU.

1

3 2

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to unbox and install AMD Ryzen
Threadripper CPU.

https://youtu.be/yk4EpVUU03E

1. Loosen load plate screws with the AMD Torx screwdriver in the sequence 3→2→1.
The load plate will automatically lift up to the fully open position.

3 2

1

2. Slide out the External Cap from the frame rail, and then slide the Carrier Frame
with CPU into the frame rail. Make sure that the Carrier Frame with CPU has been
properly installed in the frame rail.

External Cap

AMD Torx screwdriver

Carrier Frame
with CPU

Frame rail

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3. Remove the protective pin cap, and then close and buckle the frame rail.

Protective pin cap

4. Close the load plate, and then turn the load plate screws clockwise a little with the
AMD Torx screwdriver in the sequence 1→2→3→1→2→3 until they are snug.

5. Tighten load plate screws until you hear a click from the AMD Torx screwdriver.

Important

If the load plate is not secured properly, the computer will not power on.

6. Apply thermal paste on the top of the CPU.

AMD Torx screwdriver

Thermal paste

Click

3

2

1

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Important

y

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

the CPU.

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

y

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

®

does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate

operation beyond product specifications.

7. Place the heatsink on the motherboard, align the bolts with the mounting nuts on
the motherboard. Then, tighten the bolts in a diagonal order to spread the tension
properly across the sides.

8. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

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GAME BOOST knob

0

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2

4

6

8

1

0

1

1

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.

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.

2. Power off the computer.

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

Stage

CPU Frequency

TR 1950X TR 1920X TR 1920 TR 1900X

0 3.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.2 GHz 3.8 GHz
1 3.75 GHz 3.85 GHz 3.55 GHz 4.15 GHz
2 3.8 GHz 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
4 3.85 GHz 3.95 GHz 3.65 GHz 4.25 GHz
6 3.9 GHz 4 GHz 3.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
8 3.95 GHz 4.05 GHz 3.75 GHz 4.35 GHz

10 4 GHz 4.1 GHz 3.8 GHz 4.4 GHz

11 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz

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

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.

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Overview of Components

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)

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.

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.

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DIMM Slots

DIMMD2

DIMMB2

DIMMB2

D2D1C2C1 A1A2B1B2

Memory module installation recommendation

D2 D1 C2 C1 CPU Socket A1 A2 B1 B2

1 DIMM

SocketTR4 CPU

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

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Important

y

Always insert a memory module in the DIMMB2 slot first.

y

To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules

must be of the same type, number and density.

y

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

than the amount of installed.

y

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

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.

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMC2

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

DIMMD1

DIMMD2

DIMMD2

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PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E2: PCIe 2.0 x1

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x16

PCI_E5: PCIe 2.0 x1

PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x8

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

PCI_E1* PCI_E1*

PCI_E1* PCI_E1*

PCI_E3 PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E4 PCI_E4

PCI_E6

* To prevent monitor blank during the system POST. If you have multiple graphics
cards installed, as marked above, connect your monitor to the graphics card located
on the first PCIe x16 slot.

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Overview of Components

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.

Installing SLI graphics cards

For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user
guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.

To install SLI graphics cards:

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards

into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots.

2. Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector.

3. Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.

4. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and

software included in your graphics card package.

5. Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu,

click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and select Maximize
3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.

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Overview of Components

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

1

2

3

30°

5

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.

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

4

Using M.2 shield

We provide the M.2 shields on the M.2 slots to help
dissipate heat away from the M.2 modules. 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.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to use M.2
Shield.

https://youtu.be/NwtQBpkUazs

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Overview of Components

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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

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.

SATA3

SATA1

SATA5

SATA4

SATA2

SATA6

SATA7

SATA8

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

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

1

2 10

9

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

1

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

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Overview of Components

24

131

12

ATX_PWR1

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

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

5

4

1

8

CPU_PWR1/
CPU_PWR2

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

Important

y

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

y

It is recommended that connect both CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2 to 12V power
supply (especially when overclocking).

y

It is recommended to use a power supply with more than 500W.

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

13

6 4

PCIE_PWR1

1 +12V 4 Ground

2 +12V 5 Ground

3 +12V 6 Ground

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Overview of Components

JUSB4~5: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

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

1

10 11

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.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

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

1

2 10

9

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

Important

y

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

y

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

®

SUPER CHARGER utility.

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Overview of Components

Charger Port

The JUSB5 connector is a charger port which can increase USB power output for fast
charging your smartphone or USB-powered devices. The Charger Port is hardware
controlled by motherboard chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate
state or even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into Windows

®

,

you will need to install the MSI

®

SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the

Charging mode.

Video Demonstration

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

http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw

Important

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

JUSB3: 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.

JUSB3

USB Type-C Cable

USB Type-C port on
the front panel

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Overview of Components

PWM Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 +12V

3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

DC Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control

3 Sense 4 NC

1

CPU_FAN1

1

SYS_FAN1/ SYS_FAN2/ SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4

Pin definition of fan connectors

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.

Default DC Mode fan connectors

Default PWM Mode fan connectors

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.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

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

1

2 10

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

1

PUMP_FAN1

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Overview of Components

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

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

Normal
(default)

Trigger the chassis
intrusion event

Using chassis intrusion detector

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

2. Close the chassis cover.

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

4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.

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

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

screen when the computer is turned on.

Resetting the chassis intrusion warning

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

2. Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.

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

1

2 14

13

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

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

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

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Overview of Components

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

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

Keep Data
(default)

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

Reset button

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Overview of Components

JRGB1, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors

The JRGB1 connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. The
JRAINBOW1 connector allows you to connect the Rainbow 5050 RGB LED strips 5V.

CAUTION

y

Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB1 connector and the
JRAINBOW1 connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to
the JRGB1 connector will result in damage to the LED strip.

y

The JRGB1 connector has a plastic cap to prevent false connection of 5V LED strips.
Remove the plastic cap before you connect the 12V LED strips.

Important

y

The JRGB1 connector supports 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum
power rating of 3A (12V).

y

The JRAINBOW1 connector supports Rainbow 5050 RGB LED strips (C1/D1/5V/GND)
with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V).

y

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.

1

JRGB1/
JRAINBOW1

Extension cable

LED strip

1

JRGB1

1 +12V 2 G

3 R 4 B

1

JRAINBOW1

1 C1 2 D1

3 +5V 4 GND

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Onboard LEDs

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.

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

or fail.

DIMM LEDs

XMP LED

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

DIMM LEDs

These LED indicate the memory modules are installed.

XMP LED

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Onboard LEDs

LED color Fan control mode

Red PWM mode
Green DC mode

Fan LEDs

These LEDs indicate the fan control mode.

CPU_FAN1 LED
PUMP_FAN1 LED

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

Debug Code LED

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

01

Power on. Reset type detection (soft/
hard)

02 AP initialization before microcode loading

03

System Agent initialization before
microcode loading

04

PCH initialization before microcode
loading

06 Microcode loading

07 AP initialization after microcode loading

08

System Agent initialization after
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

12 - 14

Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU
module specific)

15

Pre-memory System Agent initialization
is started

16 - 18

Pre-Memory System Agent initialization
(System Agent module specific)

19 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

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Onboard LEDs

1A - 1C

Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH
module specific)

2B

Memory initialization. Serial Presence
Detect (SPD) data reading

2C

Memory initialization. Memory presence
detection

2D

Memory initialization. Programming
memory timing information

2E

Memory initialization. Configuring
memory

2F Memory initialization (other)

31 Memory Installed

32 CPU post-memory initialization is started

33

CPU post-memory initialization. Cache
initialization

34

CPU post-memory initialization.
Application Processor(s) (AP)
initialization

35

CPU post-memory initialization. Boot
Strap Processor (BSP) selection

36

CPU post-memory initialization. System
Management Mode (SMM) initialization

37

Post-Memory System Agent initialization
is started

38 - 3A

Post-Memory System Agent initialization
(System Agent module specific)

3B Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

3C - 3E

Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH
module specific)

4F DXE IPL is started

PEI Error Codes

4B Memory not installed (For Summit CPU)

E0 Memory not installed (For Bristol CPU)

DXE Progress Codes

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

63 CPU DXE initialization is started

64 - 67

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module
specific)

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 System Agent DXE initialization is started

6A

System Agent DXE SMM initialization is
started

6B - 6F

System Agent DXE initialization (System
Agent module specific)

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

73 - 77

PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module
specific)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

90

Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is
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

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

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Onboard LEDs

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7

Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM
settings)

B8 - BF Reserved for future AMI codes

DXE Error Codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 System Agent initialization error

D2 PCH initialization error

D3

Some of the Architectural Protocols are
not available

D4

PCI resource allocation error. Out of
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

D9

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage
returned error)

DA

Boot Option is failed (StartImage
returned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

S3 Resume Progress Codes

E0

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is
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

F0

Recovery condition triggered by firmware
(Auto recovery)

F1

Recovery condition triggered by user
(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

10

System is waking up from the S1 sleep
state

20

System is waking up from the S2 sleep
state

30

System is waking up from the S3 sleep
state

40

System is waking up from the S4 sleep
state

AC

System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

AA

System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

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BIOS Setup

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

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.

Function key

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

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

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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, CPU_PWR2 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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BIOS Setup

EZ Mode

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

Information

display

XMP switch

System
information

Boot device
priority bar

Function
buttons

Language

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

M-Flash

Favorites

Hardware

Monitor

OC GENIE 4
switch

y OC GENIE 4 switch - click on the center button to switch OC GENIE 4 control between

software (SW) and hardware (HW) . The inner circle represents the current stage of

hardware OC GENIE 4 and the outer circle stands for software. You can read the CPU
frequency of each OC GENIE 4 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 OC GENIE 4 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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BIOS Setup

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

on left side to display related information.

y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, Windows 10 WHQL
Support, HD Audio Controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS
Log Review by clicking on their respective button.

y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to

update BIOS with a USB flash drive.

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

y Favorites - 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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BIOS Setup

Advanced Mode

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

OC GENIE 4

switch

XMP switch

System
information

Boot device
priority bar

BIOS menu
selection

Language

SearchScreenshotSetup Mode switch

Menu display

BIOS menu
selection

y OC GENIE 4 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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BIOS Setup

SETTINGS

System Status

f System Date

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

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

f System Time

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

f SATA PortX

Shows the information of connected SATA devices.

Important

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

f System Information

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

f DMI Information

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

Advanced

f PCI Subsystem Settings

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

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fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled]

Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address

space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
[Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

f ACPI Settings

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

fPower LED [Blinking]

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

f Integrated Peripherals

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

Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

fLAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This

item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
[Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.

fNetwork Stack [Disabled]

Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item is available

when Onboard LAN Controller is Enabled.
[Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack.
[Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.

fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item

will appear when Network Stack is Enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.

fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item

will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.

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fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

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

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

[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.

fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled]

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

fHD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

f USB Configuration

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

fXHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support.
[Enabled] Enables this item when installing the operating system which does

not support USB 3.0.

[Disabled] Disables XHCI hand-off support.

fLegacy USB Support [Enabled]

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

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

f Power Management Setup

Sets system Power Management of ErP Ready and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press

Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fErP Ready [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.

[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP

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

devices.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

fRestore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

before AC power loss.

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fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]

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

the shut down status.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Windows OS Configuration

Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-

menu.

fWindows 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]

Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems.

Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware &

software) should meet the Windows 10 requirements.
[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows

requirement.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fSecure Boot

Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press Enter

to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL

Support is enabled.

f Wake Up Event Setup

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

fWake Up Event By [BIOS]

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

fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

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

Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system

will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in

these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).

fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]

Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards,

integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party

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

when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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fResume by USB Device [Disabled]

Disables or enables system wake up from S3/S4 by USB device.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of

USB device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

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

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fHot Key [Ctrl+Space]

Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears

when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.

f Secure Erase+

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

f Intel ( R ) I211 Gigabit

Shows driver information and configuration of the Ethernet controller parameter.

Boot

Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Shows the POST messages.

f Bootup NumLock State [On]

Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.

f Info Block effect [Unlock]

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

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

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f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]

Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the system
cannot boot to OS and reboot repeatedly.

f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]

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

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

mode.

f FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Sets device priority for system boot.

f Boot Option Priorities

These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

f Administrator Password

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

f User Password

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

f Password Check [Setup]

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

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

f Password Clear [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] The password will always be kept.

Important

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

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

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f Trusted Computing

Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

fSecurity Device Support [Disabled]

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

the system.

fAMD fTPM switch [AMD CPU fTPM]

Selects TPM device.
[AMD CPU fTPM] Select it for AMD Firmware TPM.
[AMD CPU fTPM Disabled] Select it for Discrete TPM.

fDevice Select [Auto]

Sets the version of the TPM device. The version must be identical with the device.

Sets to Auto, system will detect the TPM2.0 or TPM1.2 model automatically.

f Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fChassis Intrusion [Disabled]

Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function

is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
[Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a

warning message.

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

return to Enabled or Disabled.

[Disabled] Disables this funcion.

Save & Exit

f Discard Changes and Exit

Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.

f Save Changes and Reboot

Save all changes and reboot the system.

f Save Changes

Save current changes.

f Discard Changes

Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.

f Restore Defaults

Restore or load all default values.

f Boot Override

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

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OC

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 OC GENIE 4 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

setup.

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

f CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be
changed if the processor supports this function.

f Core Performance Boost [Auto]

Enables or disables the Core Performance Boost (CPB). This item appears when the
installed CPU supports this function.

f Downcore Control [Auto] (optional)

Sets the number of processor cores to be used. 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 A-XMP [Disabled]

Please enable A-XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the
memory. This item will be available when the installed memory modules, processor
and motherboard support this function.

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f DRAM Frequency [Auto]

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

f Memory Try It ! [Disabled]

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

f Advanced DRAM Configuration (optional)

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

f DigitALL Power

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

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 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.

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.

fDRAM CH_A/B / CH_C/D Phase Control [Auto]

Controls memory PWM phase according to the DRAM loading. If set to Auto, BIOS

will optimize the DRAM PWM phase automatically.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Optimized] Sets the optimum PWM phase profile.
[Disabled] Disables the PWM phase switching feature.

fDRAM CH_A/B / CH_C/D Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for DRAM 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.

fDRAM CH_A/B / CH_C/D Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM 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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fDRAM CH_A/B / CH_C/D VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

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

DRAM frequency may be throttled when VRM temperature over the specified value.

If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this settings.

f CPU Voltages control [Auto]

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

f DRAM Voltages control [Auto]

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

f PROM Voltages control [Auto]

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

f CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

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

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

to load the default settings for new devices.

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

f CPU Specifications

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

fCPU Technology Support

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

installed CPU. Read only.

f MEMORY-Z

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

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.

fSMT Mode [Auto]

Enables/ disables the AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading. This item appears when

the installed CPU supports this technology.

fGlobal C-state Control [Auto]

Enables/ disables IO based C-state generation and DF C-states.

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fOpcache Control [Auto]

Enables/ disables Opcache.

fIOMMU Mode [Auto]

Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O Virtualization.

fSpread Spectrum [Auto]

This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by

modulating clock generator pulses.
[Enabled] Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI

(Electromagnetic Interference) problem.

[Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock.

Important

y

If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system
stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread
Spectrum for EMI reduction.

y

The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the
system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please
consult your local EMI regulation.

y

Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a
slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your
overclocked processor to lock up.

fRelaxed EDC throttling [Auto]

[Auto] AMD's recommendation
[Enabled] Reduce the amount of time the processor will throttle.
[Disabled] Part-specific EDC throttling protection enabled.

fAMD Cool’n’Quiet [Enabled]

The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and
power consumption.

fSVM Mode [Enabled]

Enables/ disables the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) Mode.

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M-FLASH

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

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

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

reboot and enter the flash mode.

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

rebooting.

4. Select the BIOS file.

5. A message will prompt you to toggle the Multi BIOS switch to the target BIOS ROM,

and then click OK to perform the BIOS update process.

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

automatically.

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OC PROFILE

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

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

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

Name the current overclocking profile.

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

Save the current overclocking profile.

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

Load the current overclocking profile.

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

Clear the current overclocking profile.

f OC Profile Load from ROM

Load OC profile from BIOS ROM.

f OC Profile Save to USB

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

f OC Profile Load from USB

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

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Software Description

Software Description

Installing Windows® 10

1. Power on the computer.

2. Insert the Windows

®

10 disc into your optical drive.

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

®

10.

Installing Drivers

1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10.

2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive.

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.

Installing Utilities

Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Insert MSI

®

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

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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Software Description

APP MANAGER

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

APP list

Total Install/ Update
Motherboard
Information

y APP list - shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard.

An icon represents a entrance to the application rather than the application itself.

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

shows to inform you that the application has a update version.

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

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

Important

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

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Software Description

LIVE UPDATE 6

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

Download Options

Download List

Scan / Download / Total
Installer button

System Information

Last Scanned Date

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

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

on the right of the item listed.

y History - shows the downloading history.

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

update.

y System Information - displays the information of the system.

y FAQ - shows Frequently Asked Questions.

y Online Help - shows Online Help information.

Updating The System

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

1

2

4

5

3

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1. Select the Live Update tab.

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

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

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

process.

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

5. Click Download button at the bottom.

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

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

complete the process.

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

Total Installer

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

1

2

3

1. Scan updates in Live Update tab.

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

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

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

5. Reboot your system.

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Software Description

COMMAND CENTER

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

Feature Menu

CPU TemperatureSystem Information

Feature Title

Feature

Control Panel

Previous
Feature

Next Feature

Profile

Buttons

Option Buttons

Page Indicator

Resize Corner

Profile Buttons

y Default - load the default values for the current feature.
y Apply - apply your changes.
y Save - store values in the file with individual file extension.
y Load - load the values from the file.

Important

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

CPU Frequency

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

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Software Description

CPU Fan

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manual Mode

Smart Mode

IGP Frequency & GT Voltage

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

and shows the IGP clock, ratio and frequency.

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

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage

y DRAM Frequency - Shows the DRAM clock, ratio

and frequency.

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

CPU Voltage

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

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Software Description

Option Buttons - Advanced

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

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

y

Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.

y

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

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

y

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

Option Buttons - Setting

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

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

real time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can icon.

OC GENIE 4

OC GENIE 4 provides a specified CPU frequency for
overclocking the CPU.

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

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

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

y To start remote control: (optional)

1. Download and install MSI

®

COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device.

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

3. Enable SoftAP Management.

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

5. Activate Wi-Fi

®

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

6. Run MSI

®

COMMAND CENTER APP on your mobile device.

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

address on your MSI

®

COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system.

8. Press Refresh on the MSI

®

COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and

OC functions are working properly.

Option Buttons - Information

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

You can click the icons to open the related information.

Gadget Mode

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

on the top

left.

y To arrange gadgets:

1. Click the Spanner icon

on the Gadget mode, a

configuration panel will slide out.

2. Select the check box next to the items.

3. Click the Close button.

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Software Description

y Performance information - displays the system performance diagram of enabled

mode.

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

X-BOOST

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

Easy

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

Setting

Performance
information

Performance
mode

y Performance mode - moves over the mouse to any one of performance mode and
click on the ON button to enable it.

Important

The Customize mode is the default of system performance.

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Software Description

Advance

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

Setting

Device
information

y Device information - displays the information and current transfer rates/ access
speeds of USB/ storage devices.

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

y USB SPEED UP - supports faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices.

y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device.

Important

y

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

as MSI X-BOOST function.

y

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

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Software Description

MYSTICLIGHT

MYSTICLIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products.

Main Screen

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

Light Effect
Options

ON/ OFF All LED

Sync Profile

Device Setting

Sync Devices

Live Preview

Apply Button
Save Button

y ON/OFF All LED - allows you to turn ON/ OFF all LED lights of sync devices.

y Sync Devices - allows you to select devices to sync by clicking the device's icon on

the Sync Device bar. The lighting effect of the sync devices will be controlled by the
main screen.

y Live Preview - gives you the full experience of your configuration’s look, feel while
you are editing it.

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

y Apply Button - applies lighting effect settings.

y Sync Profile - manages sets of sync device lighting effect settings.

 All Sync - all devices are synchronized to the main lighting effect settings.
 Individual - all devices lighting effects are applied to their respective settings.
 Profile01~03 - selected sync devices lighting effects are synchronized to the main

lighting effect settings.

y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current
Sync Profile.

y Device Setting - switches to the other supported products.

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Software Description

Motherboard Screen

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

Light Effect
Options

Motherboard
Name

Profile

Return Button

LED Area

Sync All

Live Preview

Apply Button

Save Button

y Return Button - returns to the main screen.

y ON/OFF All LED - allows you to turn ON/ OFF all LED lights of the motherboard.

y Sync All - allows you to synchronize all LED light effect of the motherboard.

y Motherboard Name - shows the name of the motherboard.

y Live Preview - gives you the full experience of your configuration’s look, feel while

you are editing it.

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

y Apply Button - applies lighting effect settings.

y Profile - manages sets of motherboard LED light effect settings.

y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current

profile.

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

ON/ OFF All LED

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

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Software Description

MSI SMART TOOL

MSI SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows
installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a software
RAID.

Main menu

After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you
to choose Win7 Smart Tool or Software RAID. Note that the Software RAID is only
available when your system equipped with at least 3 hard-disk drives (1 system disk
and 2 data disks).

WIN7 SMART TOOL

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

To create the Windows installation USB drive:

Step1. Choose source folder

y In the Source folder box, type the name and path of your Windows ISO file, or
click Browse button and select the file from the dialog box. (This option will copy all
Windows installation files and USB 3.0 drivers)

y If you already have the Windows Installation USB flash drive and just want to add
USB 3.0 drivers on it, you can choose Add USB drivers.

Step2. Choose Storage device

y Choose USB storage and select your USB flash drive in the drop-down list. In case
the USB flash drive is not listed, click the Refresh Drive button.

y If you want to install Windows on the PCIe M.2 RAID that was created by BIOS > M.2
Genie (please refer to BIOS Setup Section for details), check the M.2 Genie checkbox
to copy iRST drivers to the USB flash drive.

y Click Start.

Important

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

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Software Description

SOFTWARE RAID

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

To create a software RAID:

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

2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type.

y Speed Up = RAID0
y Backup = RAID1

3. Click Start.

4. When prompt Finish!, click OK.

Important

Software RAID can't includ the system disk.

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Software Description

RAMDISK

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

Creating a RAM Disk

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

Setting

Backup

Management

Option

Apply
Button

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

add software files to improve reading speed.

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

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

 Browse Button - set the path to the image file.
 Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files.
 Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file loaded automatically when

RAMDISK starts.

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

Dislpay
information
Delete files
in the RAM
disk.

Remove the RAM disk

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Software Description

NETWORK MANAGER

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

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

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

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

network bandwidth usage.

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

can also block IP address and setup virtual access point.

y Information - shows version information.

Configuring Bandwidth

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

Important

Before using the NETWORK MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test
Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet

bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider.

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Software Description

Speed Testing

The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Down­load speed, please follow the steps below:

1

1. Click the Network Test block in NETWORK MANAGER.

2

3

4

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

network speed.

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

4. Check the Enable Bandwidth Control to allow the NETWORK MANAGER to

manage the bandwidth.

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Software Description

CPU-Z

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

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

sets, core speed and cache levels.

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

version and graphic interface.

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

motherboard, including the size, type and frequency.

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

type.

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

you to save the report file.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Before sending the motherboard for RMA
repair, try to go over troubleshooting
guide first to see if your got similar
symptoms as mentioned below.

The power is not on.

y Connect the AC power cord to an

electrical outlet securely.

y Check if all ATX power connectors like

ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 are
connected from the power supply to the
motherboard?

y Some power supply units have a power

button on the rear side, make sure the
button is turned on.

y Check if the power switch cable is

connected to JFP1 pin header properly.

y Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is

set to Keep DATA.

y Test with another known working power

supply of equal or greater wattage.

The power is on, but no signal to
monitor

y Connect the monitor power cord to a

electrical outlet securely.

y Make sure the monitor is turned on.
y Select different inputs on the monitor.
y If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all

memory modules and try to install only
one memory module in the DIMMB2 slot
first and then restart the computer.

y If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard,

remove and reinstall the graphics card
and then restart the computer.

y Test with another known working

graphics card.

The computer does not boot after
updating the BIOS

y Clear the CMOS.
y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the

system (Only for motherboard with Dual
BIOS)

Lost BIOS password

y Clear the CMOS, but that will cause
you to lose all customized settings in the
BIOS.

There is no audio

y Adjust the volume.

y Connect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear IO
panel.

y Remove secondary speakers/
headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio
devices.

y Test with another known working
speaker or headphone.

There is no network

y Make sure the network chipset driver
has been installed.

y Verify if the network cable is properly
connected and make sure the LAN port
LEDs are properly illuminated.

y Verify your TCP/IP settings.

y Restart or reset your router.

y Test with another known working LAN
cable.

The USB device is not working

y Make sure your USB drive driver has
been installed.

y Verify if USB device is listed in
Windows

®

Device Manager.

y Connect the USB device to other USB
port on the motherboard rear IO panel.

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Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Tested to comply with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CE Conformity

Products bearing the CE marking comply
with one or more of the following EU

Directives as may be applicable:
RED 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU;
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Compliance with these directives is assessed using
applicable European Harmonized Standards.
The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI,
MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son.

B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재)

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

クラスB情報技術装置

この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この
装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的として

い ま す が、こ の 装 置 が ラ ジ オ や テ レ ビ ジ ョン 受
信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすこと
があります。取扱説明書に従って
正しい取り扱いをして下さい

VCCI-B

C-Tick Compliance

Battery Information

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and
accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle,
or treat them in compliance with the local
regulations.

Taiwan:

廢電池請回收

For better environmental protection, waste
batteries should be collected separately
for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:

The button cell battery may contain
perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in

California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations,
such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC
No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical
substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
html

Environmental Policy

y The product has been designed to

enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown
away at its end of life.

y Users should contact the local

authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.

y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor

for further recycling information.

y Users may also reach us at [e-mail] for

information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back,
Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as
an environmentalist, MSI must remind
you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive
on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which
takes effect on August 13, 2005, products
of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot

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be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and
manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take
back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded
products that are sold into the EU. You can return these
products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer
Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik­Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt
werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel­und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die
Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte,
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen.
Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen
Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger
l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux
déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques,
directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que
les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent
être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement
mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements
seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin
de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la
communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez
retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de
collecte.

РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия
по защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем

вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского
Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения
окружающей среды использованным электрическим
и электронным оборудованием (директива
WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к
электрическому и электронному оборудованию,
не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор,
поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать
его для переработки по окончании срока службы.
MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему
продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории
EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы
можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные
пункты приема.

ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección
del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea
en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos,
con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005,
los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y
equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados
en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los
fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados
a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de
su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los
términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en

la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted
debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio
establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de
estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan
herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking
tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische
producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in
zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als
vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden
verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het
eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig
de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de
merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze
goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale
inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje
vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da
vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj
ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/
EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi
koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu”
ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag
ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka
trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI
oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako
firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą
odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych
(Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13
sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie
elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane
jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych
produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w
momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty
(sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane
z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi
korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik
Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13
Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere,
elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar
gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra
ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa
Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile
işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost
MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci
elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/

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EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat
“elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném
komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou
povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení
jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na
odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích
EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete
odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük,
illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti
Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba
lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint
az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések
többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,
és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói
kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére
azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a
termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket
az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített
termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az
ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della
natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo
Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici,
Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005,
prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali
Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati
come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali
saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine
del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva
ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati
venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del
loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più
vicino punto di raccolta

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売される特定分野の電気および電子機器について、製造
者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。

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India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-waste
(Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and
prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl
ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and

0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions
set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

Türkiye EEE yönetmeliği

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

Україна обмеження на наявність
небезпечних речовин

Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного
регламенту щодо обмеження використання
деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та
електронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою
Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057.

Việt Nam RoHS

Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công
ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT
quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của
một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện,
điện tử”

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Copyright

Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.

Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved.

The material in this document is the intellectual
property of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. We take every care
in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee
is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our
products are under continual improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution
can be obtained from the user guide, please
contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources
for further guidance.

y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS

updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com

y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com

Trademark Recognition

All product names used in this manual are the
properties of their respective owners and are
acknowledged.

Revision History

Version 2.0, 2017/09, First release.

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

部件名称

有害物质

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr(VI))

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

印刷电路板组件* ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

电池**

╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

外部信号连接头 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

线材 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
○: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
╳: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所有部件都符合

欧盟RoHS要 求。

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

■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。

■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

單元

限用物質及其化學符號

鉛

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

鎘

(Cd)

六價鉻

(Cr

+6

)

多溴聯苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

電路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

電子元件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

金屬機構件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

塑膠機構件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

備考1. “超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。
備考2. “○” 係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
備考3. “－” 係指該項限用物質為排除項目。