MSI Z87-G43 User Manual

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Z87-G43 GAMING
H87-G43 GAMING
B85-G43 GAMING

Motherboard

G52-78161X4

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. 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.

Trademarks

All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners.

MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.

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NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation.

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ATI® is registered trademark of AMD Corporation.

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AMD® is registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.

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Intel® is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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Windows® is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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AMI® is registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

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Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.

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Realtek® is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

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JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation.

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Netware® is registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

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VIA® is registered trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.

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ASMedia® is registered trademark of ASMedia Technology Inc.

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iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Qualcomm Atheros and Killer are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date
V2.0 First release 2013/ 06

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Smartphone Application

MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and
provides specs comparison for IT buyers. With a simple tap of the
smartphone, you'll e󰘲ciently locate your ideal products from a wide
variety of choices and, if product details are required, you may easily
download user manuals within minutes. Better yet, the power calculator
provides accurate estimates of power unit capacity for DIY users.

Technical Support

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

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Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

Contact our technical sta󰘯 at:

http://support.msi.com

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

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Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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Lay this equipment on a reliable 󰘱at surface before setting it up.

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The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment

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from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the

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

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anything over the power cord.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

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All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

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Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical

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shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

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personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

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User’s Manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60oC (140oF),

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IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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 o󰘯
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
measures listed below.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which

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the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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Notice 1
The changes or modi󰘰cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply

with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7816

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

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cause undesired operation.

CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is
in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant
provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This
equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

European Community Compliance Statement

The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public
to electromagnetic 󰘰elds (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE
Directive.

Taiwan Wireless Statements

無線設備警告聲明
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立

即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾。

警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在
這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

クラス B 情報技術装置
この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ

スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して
使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい
取り扱いをしてください。

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음

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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:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected

separately for recycling or special disposal.

廢電池請回收

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

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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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 e󰘯ect on August
13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be
discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their
useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life
of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to
local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen

Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden.
MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und 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 a󰘰n 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 e󰘯et 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 󰘰n de vie. MSI prendra en compte
cette exigence relative au retour des produits en 󰘰n 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.

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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
clasi󰘰cados 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 󰘰nal 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.

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POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako 󰘰rma 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.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC

Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere,
elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik
cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla
yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri
bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi
yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

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

2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které
se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení
jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky
MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete
odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve
az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...

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

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici

ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati
come ri󰘰uti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni
prodotto alla 󰘰ne 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 󰘰ne
del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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CONTENTS

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Preface ............................................................................................................i

Copyright Notice .......................................................................................................ii

Trademarks ..............................................................................................................ii

Revision History .......................................................................................................ii

Smartphone Application ..........................................................................................iii

Technical Support ...................................................................................................iii

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................iv

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................................... v

CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... v

Radiation Exposure Statement ...............................................................................vi

European Community Compliance Statement ........................................................vi

Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................................................................................vi

Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..............................................................................vi

Korea Warning Statements .....................................................................................vi

Battery Information .................................................................................................vii

Chemical Substances Information .........................................................................vii

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ...........................viii

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Packing Contents .................................................................................................1-2

Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................1-2

Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations ..................................................................................1-4

Connectors Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-7

Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-9

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-11

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU ..............................................................1-11

CPU & Heatsink Installation .........................................................................1-12

Memory ..............................................................................................................1-15

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule ..........................................................1-15

Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-16

Power Supply .....................................................................................................1-17

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors .............................................................1-17

Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-18

PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot ...............................................................1-18

Video/ Graphics Cards ......................................................................................1-19

Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-19

AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology .................................................1-20

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-22

SATA1~6: SATA Connector .......................................................................1-22

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CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors ....................................1-23

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ......................................................1-24

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connector (JUSB2 is optional) ...................1-25

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector .................................................................1-26

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector .........................................................1-27

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ....................................................................1-28

Jumper ...............................................................................................................1-29

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-29

Drivers and Utilities ............................................................................................1-30

Total Installer ...............................................................................................1-30

Chapter 2 Quick Installation ........................................................................2-1

CPU Installation ...................................................................................................2-2

Memory Installation ..............................................................................................2-4

Motherboard Installation .......................................................................................2-5

Power Connectors Installation .............................................................................2-7

SATA HDD Installation ......................................................................................... 2-9

mSATA SSD Installation ....................................................................................2-10

Front Panel Connector Installation ..................................................................... 2-11

JFP1 Connecotr Installation .........................................................................2-11

Front Panel Audio Connector Installation ....................................................2-11

Peripheral Connector Installation .......................................................................2-12

USB2.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12

USB3.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12

Graphics Card Installation .................................................................................. 2-13

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2

Entering BIOS Setup .....................................................................................3-2

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu ......................3-2

Overview ..............................................................................................................3-3

Operation .............................................................................................................3-5

SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................3-6

System Status ................................................................................................3-6

Advanced ....................................................................................................... 3-7

Boot .............................................................................................................3-14

Security ........................................................................................................ 3-14

Save & Exit ..................................................................................................3-15

OC ...................................................................................................................... 3-16

M-FLASH ...........................................................................................................3-25

OC PROFILE .....................................................................................................3-26

HARDWARE MONITOR ....................................................................................3-27

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Appendix A Realtek Audio .......................................................................... A-1

Software Con󰘰guration .........................................................................................A-2

Software panel overview ................................................................................A-2

Auto popup dialog ..........................................................................................A-3

Hardware Default Setting .....................................................................................A-4

Appendix B Intel RAID ................................................................................ B-1

Introduction ..........................................................................................................B-2

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM............................................B-3

Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................B-10

System Acceleration (optional) ..........................................................................B-12

RST Synchronization (optional) .........................................................................B-14

Appendix C Intel SBA ................................................................................. C-1

Prerequisites ....................................................................................................... C-2

Installing Intel SBA .............................................................................................. C-3

Software Con󰘰guration ........................................................................................ C-3

Software panel overview ............................................................................... C-3

Password settings ......................................................................................... C-4

Help Button ......................................................................................................... C-4

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the Z87-G43 GAMING/ H87-G43 GAMING/ B85-G43
GAMING Series (MS-7816 v2.X) ATX motherboard. The Z87-G43 GAMING/
H87-G43 GAMING/ B85-G43 GAMING Series motherboards are based
on Intel® Z87/ H87/ B85 chipset for optimal system e󰘲ciency. Designed to
󰘰t the advanced Intel® LGA1150 processor, the Z87-G43 GAMING/ H87­G43 GAMING/ B85-G43 GAMING Series motherboards deliver a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Packing Contents

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Chapter 1

Optional Accessories

USB 3.0 Bracket

* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
* The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
* If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please

visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer.

Motherboard

SATA Cable

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

M-Connector

Motherboard

User Guide

I/O Shield

1-2Getting Started

Assembly Precautions

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

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discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
Always turn o󰘯 the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

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before installing or removing any computer component.
Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause

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the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

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It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when

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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.
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad

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whenever the motherboard is not installed.
Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal

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components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
Do not use the computer in a high-temperature environment.

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

■
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certi󰘰ed computer

■
technician.

Important

A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly.

Chapter 1

1-3 Getting Started

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations

CPU
Support

Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset (Z87-G43 GAMING)

Memory
Support

Chapter 1

Expansion
Slots

Onboard
Graphics

Multi-GPU
Support

Storage Intel® Z87/ H87 Express Chipset

Audio Realtek® ALC1150 Codec

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® /

■
Celeron® processors for LGA 1150 socket

■
Intel® H87 Express Chipset (H87-G43 GAMING)*

■
Intel® B85 Express Chipset (B85-G43 GAMING)*

■

* Supports Intel® SBA.

4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB

■
Supports DDR3 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2600(OC)/

■
2400(OC)/ 2200(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/
1066 MHz

OC is for Z87-G43 GAMING only.

-

Dual channel memory architecture

■
Supports non-ECC, un-bu󰘯ered memory

■
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le (XMP)

■
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed

■
1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed

■
2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

■
3x PCI slots

■
1x VGA port, supports the maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @

■
60Hz
1x HDMI® port, supports the maximum resolutions of

■
4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/ 2560x1600@60Hz, 24bpp/
1920x1080@60Hz, 36bpp
1x DVI-D port, supports the maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @

■
60Hz

Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFireTM Technology*

■

* Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8.

■

6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6)

­Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10

­Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start

­Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

* Supports Intel® Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Intel® B85 Express Chipset

■
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~4)

­2x SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA5~6)

­Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect

­Technology*

* Supports Intel® Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

■

7.1-Channel High De󰘰nition Audio

-

1-4Getting Started

USB Intel Z87/ H87 Express Chipset

■
4x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available

­through the internal USB connector)
10x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available

­through the internal USB connectors)

Intel B85 Express Chipset

■
4x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available

­through the internal USB connector)
8x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available

­through the internal USB connectors)

LAN 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller

Back Panel
Connectors

Internal
Connectors

■

* The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8 currently. The
supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided
by vendor.

1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port

■
6x USB 2.0 ports

■
1x HDMI port

■
1x VGA port

■
1x DVI-D port

■
1x LAN (RJ45) port

■
2x USB 3.0 ports

■
6x OFC audio jacks

■
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector

■
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

■
6x SATA connectors

■
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports for

■
Z87-G43 GAMING & H87-G43 GAMING)
1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports for B85-

■
G43 GAMING)
1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)

■
2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors

■
3x 4-pin system fan connectors

■
1x Clear CMOS jumper

■
1x Front panel audio connector

■
2x System panel connectors

■
1x TPM module connector

■
1x Serial port connector

■
1x Parallel port connector

■
1x Chassis Intrusion connector

■

I/O

NUVOTON NCT6779 Controller Chip■

Controller
Hardware

Monitor

BIOS
Features

CPU/System temperature detection

■
CPU/System fan speed detection

■
CPU/System fan speed control

■
64 Mb 󰘱ash (for Z87-G43 GAMING)

■
128 Mb 󰘱ash (for H87-G43 GAMING/ B85-G43 GAMING)

■
UEFI AMI BIOS

■
ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0

■
Multi-language

■

Chapter 1

1-5 Getting Started

Special
Features

Chapter 1

Software Drivers

Form
Factor

Military Class 4

■
OC Genie 4

■
CLICK BIOS 4

■
All Solid CAPs

■
AMD CrossFire

■
PCI Express Gen 3

■
Sound Blaster Cinema (optional)

■
Super RAID

■
USB 3.0

■
SATA 6Gb/s

■
HDMI

■
Command Center

■
Live Update

■
M-Flash

■

■
MSI

■

Command Center

­Super Charger

­Super RAID

­Live Update 5

­Fast Boot

-

7-ZIP

■
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor

■
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

■
Intel Small Business Advantage (Optional)

■
Sound Blaster Cinema (Optional)

■
Norton Internet Security Solution

■
Trend Micro SafeSync

■
ATX Form Factor

■

12.0 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

■

For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/

For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

1-6Getting Started

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Connectors Quick Guide

Back
Panel

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI1

PCI_E4

PCI2

PCI3

SYSFAN1

JPWR2

CPU Socket

CPUFAN1

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

CPUFAN2

Chapter 1

JPWR1

JUSB3

JBAT1

SATA2

SYSFAN3

SATA1

SATA3_4

SATA5_6
JCI1

JFP2

JAUD1

JTPM1

JLPT1

JFP1

JUSB2

JUSB1

SYSFAN2

JCOM1

1-7 Getting Started

Connectors Reference Guide

Port Name Port Type Page

Back Panel I/O Ports 1-9

CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-1

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors 1-2

DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1-1

JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-2

Chapter 1

JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-2

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-2

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-2

JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1-2

JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1-2

JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors 1-1

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1-2

JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-2

JUSB3 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector 1-2

PCI_E1, 3 PCIe x1 Expansion Slots 1-1

PCI_E2, 4 PCIe x16 Expansion Slots 1-1

PCI1~3 PCI Expansion Slots 1-1

SATA1~6 SATA Connectors 1-2

2

3

5

7

9

6

8

4

7

7

6

5

5

8

8

8

2

1-8Getting Started

Back Panel Quick Guide

PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse Combo
Port

USB 2.0 Port DVI-D PortHDMI

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port

▶

USB 2.0 Port

USB 2.0 Port

VGA

A combination of PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

VGA Port

▶
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

▶

DVI-D Port

The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD
monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the
monitor’s manual for more information.

HDMI Port

▶
The High-De󰘰nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface

that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV
formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-channel
digital audio on a single cable.

LAN Port

USB 3.0 Port

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out

Chapter 1

Important

This platform supports dual-display or triple-display function by integrated graphics
output ports.

VGA+DVI-D DVI-D+HDMI HDMI+VGA HDMI+VGA+DVI-D

Extend mode

(Extend the desktop to

the other monitors)

Clone mode

(Monitors have the same

screen)

▶

USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.

◯ ◯ ◯ ◯

◯ ◯ ◯ ◯

1-9 Getting Started

USB 3.0 Port

▶
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer

rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable
is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.

LAN Port

▶
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).

Chapter 1

LINK/ACT

Audio Ports

▶
These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the

function of the connector.

Important

LED LED Status Description

O󰘯 No link

LED

Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.

■
Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers sound line out in 2/ 4/ 5.1/

■

SPEED

Link/ Activity LED

LED

Speed LED

7.1 channel mode or headphone.
Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

■
Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■
Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■
Gray- SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.

■

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

O󰘯 10 Mbps connection

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

1-10Getting Started

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Notch

Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Notch

Important

Overheating
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.

Replacing the CPU
When replacing the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.
Overclocking

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 speci󰘰cations is not recommend. MSI does not
guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product
speci󰘰cations.

Chapter 1

1-11 Getting Started

CPU & Heatsink Installation

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps
below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage
both the CPU and the motherboard.

Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink. at the address
below.

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

Chapter 1

1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position.

2. The load plate will automatically lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open

Video Demonstration

position.

Load lever

Load plate

Retention tab

Important

Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU.

1-12Getting Started

3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down,
without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is
properly seated in the socket.

4. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the
load lever.

CPU notches

Alignment Key

Retention knob

Chapter 1

5. When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from
the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap. Always replace the PnP cap if the
CPU is removed from the socket.

6. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the
CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.

PnP cap

Thermal paste

1-13 Getting Started

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

8. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan’s cable facing towards the fan

Chapter 1

9. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on

10. Inspect the motherboard to ensure that the fastener-ends have been properly

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

connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard.

CPU fan connector

the motherboard. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each
fastener locks into position a click should be heard.

locked in place.

Motherboard

Fastener-end

Important

Con󰘰rm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting

•

your system.
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering

•

the socket with the plastic cap.
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the

•

documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

1-14Getting Started

Memory

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below.

http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.

Chapter 1

DIMM2

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Important

DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3

•

standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in
DDR3 DIMM slots.

To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density

•

in Dual-Channel mode.
Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory

•

(not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.

1-15 Getting Started

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Mounting Screw Holes

When installing the motherboard, 󰘰rst install the necessary mounting stands required
for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an
I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O
backplate that came with the motherboard package. The I/O backplate should snap
easily into the computer case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting
plate’s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the
motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case. The locations of the
screw holes on the motherboard are shown below. For more information, please refer
to the manual that came with the computer case.

Chapter 1

The I/O ports should be facing

toward the rear of the computer

case. They should line up with the

holes on the I/O backplate.

Important

Install the motherboard on a 󰘱at surface free from unnecessary debris.

•

To prevent damage to the motherboard, any contact between the motherboard

•

circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or

•

within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the motherboard.

1-16Getting Started

Power Supply

13 .+3 .3

V

1. +3. 3

V

14 .-1 2V

2. +3. 3

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3

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4

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6. +12 V

2

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DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors.

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX
power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and 󰘰rmly press the
cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be
hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.

JPWR2

JPWR1

Chapter 1

Important

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

1-17 Getting Started

Expansion Slots

This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete
graphics or audio cards.

PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

Chapter 1

PCI1~3: PCI Expansion Slot

The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply
with PCI speci󰘰cations.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn o󰘯 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.

1-18Getting Started

Video/ Graphics Cards

If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics
processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s
expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will signi󰘰cantly boost
the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are
recommended.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot
with butter󰘱y lock.

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Single Video Card Installation

Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the

1.
expansion slot(s) on the motherboard. Remove any protective expansion slot
covers from the computer case.

Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing

2.
out of the computer case. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E2
slot is recommended.

Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Depending on the expansion slot(s)

3.
used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place.

If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Some video

4.
cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.

Please consult your video card’s manual for further instructions regarding driver

5.
installation or other special settings.

Chapter 1

1-19 Getting Started

AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology

AMD CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform. By linking together
two or more discrete GPUs, CrossFire™ can signi󰘰cant improve system graphics
performance. It allows the ability to scale a system’s graphics power as needed,
making it the most scalable gaming platform. This motherboard will automatically
detect CrossFire™ technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed. Follow the
instructions below to ensure a successful two-way CrossFire™ installation.

1.

2.

Chapter 1

Install two AMD Radeon™ HD graphics cards into the PCI_E2 & PCI_E4
expansion slots.

With the two cards installed, a CrossFire™ Video Link cable(optional) is required
to connect the graphics cards. Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards
by way of the metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). Please note that
although two graphics cards have been installed, only the display ports on the
graphics card installed in the 󰘰rst PCIe x16 slot will work. All displays should be
connected to this graphics card.

CrossFire Video Link Cable
(optional)

Important

Please ensure that all graphics cards used in CrossFire™ mode are of the same

•

brand and speci󰘰cations. For best compatibility with the motherboard, MSI graphics
cards are recommended.

Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the

•

graphics cards to ensure stable operation.

1-20Getting Started

Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video

3.
card package. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with
your video card.

After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the

4.
system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and
choose the “Catalyst Control Center”.

The CrossFire™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to operate.

5.
The follow screen appears in the Catalyst Control Center. Depending on your
operating system, the screen may look di󰘯erent.

Chapter 1

Important

A CrossFire

SuperTiling

•

Scissor Mode

•

Alternate Frame Rendering

•

Super Anti-aliasing.

•

For more details, please consult the graphics card manual.

TM

system has four possible display modes:

1-21 Getting Started

Internal Connectors

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

SATA1~6: SATA Connector

This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD),
and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD.

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

Chapter 1

SATA1~6 (6Gb/s) by Intel® Z87/ H87
SATA1~4 (6Gb/s), SATA5~6 (3Gb/s) by Intel® B85

Video Demonstration

SATA6
SATA5

SATA2

SATA1

SATA4
SATA3

Important

Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices

•

include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.

Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs,

•

and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came
with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.

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

•

during transmission otherwise.
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is

•

recommended that the 󰘱at connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.

1-22Getting Started

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors

1

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2.Speed

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3.Sens

e

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DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

1

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2.+12V

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l

The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed
fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to
connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and
will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into
any available system fan connector.

CPUFAN1/
CPUFAN2/
SYSFAN3

SYSFAN1/
SYSFAN2

Chapter 1

Important

Please refer to your processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult your vendor to 󰘰nd

•

recommended CPU heatsink.
These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command

•

Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to
the CPU’s and system’s temperature.

If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans,

•

adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
Before 󰘰rst boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.

•

1-23 Getting Started

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector
is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When
installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify
installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then
plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.

Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors.

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Chapter 1

Video Demonstration

JFP2

JFP1

Important

On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are

•

positive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the optional M­Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.

The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged

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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connector (JUSB2 is optional)

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JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector

The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data
transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

Important

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Chapter 1

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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this
intrusion and a warning message will 󰘱ash on screen. To clear the warning, you must
enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

1-26Getting Started

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector

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Guide.

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port
is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended
Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

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Jumper

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the
motherboard to save system con󰘰guration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you
want to clear the system con󰘰guration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

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You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is o󰘯.
Afterwards, open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on
because it will damage the motherboard.

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1-29 Getting Started

Drivers and Utilities

After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the
performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver
Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more e󰘲ciently and take
advantage of any special features we provide.

You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security
program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.

Total Installer

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Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of 󰘰nding necessary drivers.
Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer.

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Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear if autorun is enabled in OS.

Click Total Installer. A popup dialogue will appear listing all necessary drivers.

Click here

Select all checkbox on driver listing dialog.

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Click Install button.

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Click OK button to 󰘰nish.

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Restart your computer.

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Chapter 2

Quick Installation

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

Important

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

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and
con󰘰gure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard,
users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot
device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM
capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export
parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends. By connecting to the
Internet within CLICK BIOS, users can browse webpages, check mail and use
Live Update in your system.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are

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under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held
for reference only.

The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from the

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product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system
for detailed information.

Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system

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becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear
CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore
Defaults" and press <Enter> in BIOS to load the default settings.)

Entering Setup

The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when:

Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and

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stability if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings. Select the
"Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> in BIOS to load the default settings.

Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes

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unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button
section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> in
BIOS to load the default settings.)

If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings, we recommend that you keep the

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default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to
inappropriate BIOS configuration.

Entering BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter
BIOS:

If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS,
restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and

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<Delete> keys.
MSI additionally provides one method to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the

“GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen to enable the system going to BIOS
setup directly at next boot.

An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and

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requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.

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Important

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu

Click "GO2BIOS" tab on
"MSI Fast Boot" utility
screen.

Important

Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS
setup.

3-2BOIS Setup 3-3 BIOS Setup

Overview

After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed.

Temperature monitor

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selection

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Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard.

Language

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Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup.

System information

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Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity

and the BIOS version.

BIOS menu selection

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The following options are available:

SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot

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devices.
OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments. Increasing

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the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency and heat
can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to overclock.

M-FLASH - This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash

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disk.
OC PROFILE -This menu is used to set various overclocking profiles.

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HARDWARE MONITOR - This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and

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monitor voltages of system.
BOARD EXPLORER - It will provide the information of the installed devices on

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Boot device priority bar

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You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.

Menu display

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This area provides BIOS settings and information to be configured.

Virtual OC Genie Button

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Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled,

this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with
MSI optimized overclocking profile.

We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu and do not to

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load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.
Updating BIOS or clearing CMOS is not allowed in OC Genie mode, and it may

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cause OC Genie function fail or other effect.

Model Name

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Shows the model name of motherboard.

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Important

High priority Low priority

General Help

Sub-Menu Scroll bar

Sub-menu

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If you find a point symbol to the left of certain items, that means a sub-menu can be

launched for additional options. You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the
item and press <Enter> or double-click the left mouse button to enter the sub-menu.

Scroll bar

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Slide the scroll bar or use the arrow keys to display the other items that are available

on the "menu display" area.

General Help

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The General Help displays a brief description to assist you in grasping the selected

item.

3-4BOIS Setup 3-5 BIOS Setup

Operation

You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table
lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.

Hot key Mouse Description
<↑↓→← >

Select Item

Move the cursor

<Enter>

Click/ Double-click
the left button

<Esc>

Click the right button
<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F4> CPU Specifications
<F5> Enter Memory-Z
<F6> Load optimized defaults
<F8> OC Profile Load From USB
<F9> OC Profile Save to USB
<F10> Save Change and Reset
<F12> Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

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Select Icon/ Field

Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous
from a submenu

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SETTINGS

System Status

System Date

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Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.
The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
<day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
<month> The month from Jan. through Dec.
<date> The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
<year> The year can be adjusted by users.

System Time

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

SATA Port

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Show the information of connected SATA device.

Important

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

System Information

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Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory

(read only).

3-6BOIS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup

Advanced

PCI Subsystem Settings

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

sub-menu.

PEG0/ 1 - Gen X [Auto]

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Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. PEG0 and

PEG1 are as first and second PCIe x16 slots.
[Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports.
[Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
[Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only.
[Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.

PCI Latency Timer [32]

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Sets latency timer of PCI interface device.

[Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks]

ACPI Settings

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

sub-menu.

Power LED [Blinking]

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

Integrated Peripherals

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

<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

▶

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

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

Network Stack [Disabled]

▶

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

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

▶

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

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

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Integrated Graphics Configuration

▶
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press <Enter> to enter the

sub-menu.

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Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

▶

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

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

SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

▶

Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. The default mode is

AHCI.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced

[RAID Mode]* Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
* B85-G43 does not support RAID mode.

SATA1~6 Hot Plug [Disabled]

▶

Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item will appear

when the “SATA Mode” set to [AHCI]/ [RAID].
[Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

HPET [Enabled]

▶

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

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG]

▶

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

Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M]

▶

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

item defines the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics. [Options: 32M,

64M, 128M, 256M]

DVMT Memory [256MB]

▶

DVMT memory can dynamically allocate system memory for running graphics-

intensive applications, such as 2D/3D games. [Options: 128MB, 256MB, Maximum]

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.

3-8BOIS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup

IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

▶

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

graphics card.
[Enabled] Enables IGD multi-screen function.
[Disabled] Disables IGD multi-screen function.

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

▶
Sets Intel® Rapid Start Technology for optimizing the system resume operation. Press

<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

▶

Intel® Rapid Start Technology lets the system resume from sleep mode quickly.

This function is available when an SSD is installed.
[Enabled] Enables Intel Rapid Start Technology.
[Disabled] Disables Intel Rapid Start Technology.

Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology.

This item will appear when “Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology” is enabled.
[Enabled] Allows the system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Entry After [10 minutes]

▶
Sets a timer for system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start

Technology. This item will appear when “Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology” is
enabled. [Options: 1 minute ~ 120 minutes]

Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables to support Active Page Threshold when the Rapid Start

partition size is less than the system DRAM size.
[Enabled] Enables the additional partition size of SSD for iRST.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

Active Memory Threshold

▶

Sets Rapid Start partition size for Active Page Threshold. This item will appear

when “Active Page Threshold Support” is enabled.

Technology.

Important

The partition size must be larger then the amount of memory.

Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]

▶

Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Technology to support hybrid hard disk

drive.
[Enabled] Enables hybrid hard disk support.
[Disabled] Disables hybrid hard disk support.

Chapter 3

USB Configuration

▶
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

menu.

Super IO Configuration

Chapter 3

▶
Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press <Enter>

to enter the sub-menu.

RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to be saved or restored.

The screen will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. Then the system

will restore the screen when wakened.
[Enabled] Enables this function.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore]

▶

Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display.
[BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored.
[DeskTop Save/Restore] The desktop image will be saved/ restored.

LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] (optional)

▶

Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny technology with iRST for SSD. This item

appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.
[Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating

[Disabled] Disables this feature.

USB Controller [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the onboard USB controller.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

▶

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

[Enabled] Enable the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not

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

Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration

▶

Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

menu.

Serial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled]

▶
Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0.

Serial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto]

▶
Sets serial port 0 (COM). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ

automatically or you can set it manually.

Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration

▶

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

menu.

the SSD speed.

and enables or disables the legacy USB support.

support USB.

3-10BOIS Setup 3-11 BIOS Setup

Parallel (LPT) Port [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port.

Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]

▶
Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ

automatically or you can set it manually.

Device Mode [Printer Mode]

▶
Selects an operating mode for parallel port.

[Printer Mode] Printer port mode
[SPP] Standard Parallel Port mode
[EPP-1.9/ 1.7 + SPP] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard

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

Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration

▶
Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance in

sleep mode. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. This feature can update

applications (ex. email and social networks) by periodically waking your system

from sleep mode. And you do not need to wait for the applications to update when

you wake up the system.
[Enabled] Enables Intel smart connect technology.
[Disabled] Disables Intel smart connect technology.

Power Management Setup

▶
Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press

<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

EuP 2013 [Disabled]

▶

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013

regulation.
[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.

Restore 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)

On board LED Control [On]

▶

Enables or disables the onboard non-function LEDs.
[On] Enables onboard non-function LEDs.
[Off] Disables onboard non-function LEDs.

Parallel Port mode.

Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.

regulation.

before AC power loss.

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Windows 8 Configuration

▶
Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-

menu.

If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot"
mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press
the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter
to BIOS setup directly at next boot.

Chapter 3

Windows 8 Feature [Disabled]

▶

Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems.

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

software) should meet the Windows 8 requirements.
[Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8

[Disabled] Disables this function.

MSI Fast Boot [Disabled]

▶

MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to

speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of “Fast Boot” .
[Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And

[Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot.

Fast Boot [Enabled for Windows 8, Disabled for other OS]

▶

Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature. This item will only be

available when "MSI Fast Boot" is disabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
[Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot configuration.

requirement.

the following "Fast Boot" will be disabled and fixed.

Important

Internal GOP Configuration

▶

Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press <Enter> to enter

the sub-menu. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for system information

management. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8 Feature” is enabled.

Secure Boot

▶

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

<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8

Feature” is enabled.

Secure Boot Control [Disabled]

▶

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Secure Boot Mode [Standard]

▶
Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys

be loaded. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled.

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

boot settings.

load the secure keys.

3-12BOIS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup

Image Execution Policy

▶
Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on Security Violation.

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when “Secure
Boot Mode” sets to [Custom].

Key Management

▶
Manages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-

menu will appear when “Secure Boot Mode” sets to [Custom].

Wake Up Event Setup

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

sub-menu.

Wake Up Event By [BIOS]

▶

Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
[BIOS] Activates the following items, and use these items to set the wake up

[OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS.

Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

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

▶

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

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

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

Resume By PCI or PCI-E Device [Disabled]

▶

Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI or PCI express device.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Resume From S3 by USB Device [Disabled]

▶

Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices.
[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3 (Suspend to RAM)

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

▶

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

events.

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

sleep state when activity of USB device is detected.

activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.

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

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

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Boot

Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]

▶
Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST.
[Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at booting.

GO2BIOS [Disabled]

▶
Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long

pressing the power button about 2~4 seconds when the system is off.
[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]

▶
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS

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

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

▶
Sets device priority for system boot.

Boot Option #1~N

▶
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

Administrator Password

▶
Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator password if

set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items.

User Password

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▶
Sets User Password for system security. Enters the user password if set; but user

might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.

button about 2~4 seconds when the system is off.

mode.

Important

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

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

U-Key [Disabled]

▶
Enables or disables U-Key as user's password to access the system.

3-14BOIS Setup 3-15 BIOS Setup

Make U-Key at

▶
Makes a key at the USB flash drive to prevent other people from accessing the

system. Only the user who has the key with the flash drive can access the system.

Chassis Intrusion Configuration

▶
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]

▶

This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.

To clear the warning message, set the item to [Reset], then it will return to

[Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset]

Save & Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

▶
Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. This it is used to abandon all changes

and exit BIOS setup.

Save Changes and Reboot

▶
This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system.

Save Changes

▶
This item is used to save current changes.

Discard Changes

▶
This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values.

Restore Defaults

▶
This item is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor.

Boot Override

▶
The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them

be a boot device to start booting.

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OC

Important

Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

•

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

•

severely damage your hardware.
If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy

•

overclocking.

Current CPU/ DRAM/ Ring Frequency

▶
These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory. Read-only.

CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]

Chapter 3

▶
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please

note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears
when the installed processor supports this function.

Current CPU Base Clock Strap (Z87-G43 GAMING)

▶
Shows the current CPU Base clock strap. Read only. This item can only be changed if

the processor supports this function.

Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto] (Z87-G43 GAMING)

▶
Sets the CPU Base Clock Strap. You may overclock the CPU Base Clock by adjusting

this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed.
This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function. If set to "Auto",
BIOS will configure this setting automatically. [Options: Auto, 1.00, 1.25, 1.67]

3-16BOIS Setup 3-17 BIOS Setup

CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]

▶
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock after reboot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.

CPU PCIE PLL [Auto] (Z87-G43 GAMING)

▶
Selects a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) mode for CPU PCIe. This item appears when the

installed CPU supports this setting.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[LC PLL] Enables LC PLL for normal usage.
[SB PLL] Enables SB PLL for extreme overclocking.

Filter PLL [Auto] (Z87-G43 GAMING)

▶
Enables or disables the filter PLL for CPU. This item appears when the installed CPU

supports this setting.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Provides wide range of base clock for overclocking when base clock

[Disabled] Provides normal range of base clock.

Adjust 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.

Adjusted CPU Frequency

▶
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

EIST [Enabled]

▶
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.
[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency

[Disabled] Disables EIST.

Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]

▶
Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Enhanced Turbo [Auto]

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

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

strap be set to higher value.

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

rated specifications when system request the highest performance
state.

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Adjust Ring Ratio [Auto]

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

Adjusted Ring Frequency

▶
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

Adjust GT Ratio [Auto]

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

CPU.

Adjusted GT Frequency

▶
Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]

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

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

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

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

▶
Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

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

▶
X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module.

This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P.
technology.

[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.
[Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

▶
Selects the memory timing mode.
[Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence

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

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

Advanced DRAM Configuration

▶
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting

[Link] or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each
memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing
memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default
settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data,
and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

DRAM Training Configuration

▶
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Enables or disables the various training ways of

DRAM. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing these items
in this sub-menu. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default
settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data,
and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

Detect) of installed memory modules.

channel.

memory channel.

3-18BOIS Setup 3-19 BIOS Setup

Memory Fast Boot [Auto]

▶
Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first

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

DigitALL Power

▶
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU

PWM.

CPU Phase Control [Auto]

▶

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

optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.

CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]

▶

Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU vdroop. If set to "Auto", BIOS will

configure this setting automatically. [Options: Auto, +12.5%, +25%, +37.5%, +50%,

+62.5%, +75%, +87.5%, +100%]

CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

▶

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

configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and

may damage the system.

CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

▶

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

configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and

may damage the system.

CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

▶

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

configure this setting automatically. Higher percentage provides less protection and

may damage the system.

Phase Over Current Protection [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the phase over-current protection.
[Enabled] Sets the current limit on the phase for over-current protection.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

▶

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

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

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

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

automatically.

training. After that, the memory will not be initialed and trained when
booting to accelerate the system booting time.

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SVID Communication [Auto]

▶
Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID

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

VCCIN Voltage [Auto]

▶
Sets the CPU input voltage. The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is

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shared with components of the CPU.

Current VCCIN Voltage

▶
Shows current CPU VCCIN voltage. Read-only.

CPU Core Voltage Mode/ CPU Ring Voltage Mode/ CPU GT Voltage Mode [Auto]

▶
Selects the control modes for these voltages.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltages automatically for optimizing the system

[Override Mode] Allows you to set these voltages manually.

CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

▶
Sets these voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you

can set it manually.

CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled]

▶

Enables or disables the CPU VRM over-temperature protection.
[Enabled] Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over-temperature

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Digital Compensation Level [Auto]

▶

Sets the current compensation level for CPU PWM when the MOS phases are

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

compensation level provides more overclocking ability.

Imon Overwrite [Auto]

▶

Sets the Imon current for CPU.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Quarter] Sets the Imon current into quarter.
[Half] Sets the Imon current into half.
[Disabled] Sets the default values for Imon current.

Transient Boost [Disabled]

▶

Enables or disables the transient boost.
[Enabled] Enables this function may lead into a stable system under heavy

[Disabled] Disables this function.

protection.

system loading.

(Serial Voltage Identification).

performance.

3-20BOIS Setup 3-21 BIOS Setup

CPU Core Voltage Offset Mode/ CPU Ring Voltage Offset Mode/ CPU GT Voltage

▶
Offset Mode/ CPU SA Voltage Offset Mode/ CPU IO Analog Voltage Offset Mode/
CPU IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]

Selects the voltage offset modes.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[+] Allows you to set the positive offset voltage.
[-] Allows you to set the negative offset voltage.

CPU Core Voltage Offset/ CPU Ring Voltage Offset/ CPU GT Voltage Offset/ CPU

▶
SA Voltage Offset/ CPU IO Analog Voltage Offset/ CPU IO Digital Voltage Offset
[Auto]

Set the offset values for these voltages.

Current CPU Core Voltage/ Current CPU Ring Voltage/ Current CPU GT Voltage/

▶
Current CPU SA Voltage/ Current CPU IO Digital Voltage

Show the current voltages. Read-only.

Internal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto]

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

internal VR (Voltage Regulator).
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] Sets the voltage limit on the CPU internal VR for over-voltage protection

[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.

Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

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

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

▶
Sets the memory voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set memory voltage automatically

or you can set it manually.

Current DRAM Voltage

▶
Shows current memory voltage. Read only.

PCH 1.05 Voltage/ PCH 1.5 Voltage [Auto]

▶
Set these voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you

can set it manually.

Current PCH 1.05 Voltage

▶
Shows current PCH 1.05 voltage. Read only.

CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]

▶
Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the

CPU or memory has been replaced.
[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs

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

and over-current protection.

to load the default settings for new devices.

Chapter 3

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.

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].

CPU Features

▶
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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CPU Technology Support

▶

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features

does the installed CPU support. Read only.

DIMM1~4 Memory SPD

▶

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

installed memory. Read only.

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

▶

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates

and reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats

the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute

instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly

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

Active Processor Cores [All]

▶

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

▶

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

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

▶

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious

“buffer overflow” attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the

system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.
[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

and worms.

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

3-22BOIS Setup 3-23 BIOS Setup

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

▶

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

[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

▶

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

[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.

CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

▶

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

Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.
[Enabled] Enables Intel AES support.
[Disabled] Disables Intel AES support.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

▶

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Intel C-State [Auto]

▶

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

[Disabled] Disable this function.

C1E Support [Disabled]

▶

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Package C State limit [Auto]

▶

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

is idle. This item appears when "Intel C-Statel" is enabled.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2,

[No limit] No c-state limit for CPU.

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

latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.

adaptive temperature.

accordingly.

power-saving in halt state.

then C0.

Chapter 3

LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] (optional)

▶

Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny technology with iRST for SSD. This item

appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.
[Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating

[Disabled] Disables this feature.

Note: The following items will appear when "Intel Turbo Boost " is enabled.

Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶

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

Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

▶

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

Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶

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

CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

▶

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

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

frequency for reducing the current.

1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

▶

These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. These

items allow you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores in turbo

boost mode. These items appear when the installed processor supports this

function.

the SSD speed.

Chapter 3

3-24BOIS Setup 3-25 BIOS Setup

M-FLASH

Important

M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format
only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/
FAT32 format only).

BIOS Boot Function [Disabled]

▶
Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file.
[Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk.
[Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard.
*This may cause system unstable, MSI recommend it only for power users.

Select one file to boot

▶
Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to boot the system.

This item will selectable when the “BIOS Boot function” is enabled.

Save BIOS to storage

▶
Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk. The USB flash disk drive should be

in FAT32 format.

Update BIOS

▶
Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the BIOS.

Select one file to update BIOS

▶

Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the

BIOS. The system will reboot after updating.

Select one file to update BIOS and ME

▶

Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk

(NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after

updating.

Chapter 3

OC PROFILE

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

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

menu.

Chapter 3

OC Profile Save to USB

▶
Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32

format only.

OC Profile Load from USB

▶
Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32

format only.

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

▶

Names the current overclocking profile.

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

▶

Saves the current overclocking profile.

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

▶

Loads the current overclocking profile.

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

▶

Clears the current overclocking profile.

3-26BOIS Setup 3-27 BIOS Setup

HARDWARE MONITOR

Temperature &

Speed

graphic display

Current Temperature & Speed information

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

Temperature & Speed graphic display

▶
The red graph shows the minimum and maximum temperatures that be set on the

“Fan control field”. The yellow graph shows current CPU/ system temperature. The
green shows current CPU/ System fan speed.

Fan control field

▶
This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Control”.

Smart Fan Control automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU
temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed. When the current CPU
temperature is over the maximum temperature, the CPU/ system fan will run at
the maximum speed. When the current CPU temperature is under the minimum
temperature, the CPU/ system fan will run at the minimum speed. In this field, you can
set the CPU and system fans’ speeds and target temperatures.

Current

Temperature & Speed

information

Fan

control 󰘰eld

Voltage

display

Chapter 3

Please follow the description below to set the temperatures and fan speeds.

a
b

c

a - Selects a fan you want to specify the speed.

■
b - Checks this item to activate the following items for changing default values.

■
c - Slides the Min and Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum

■
temperatures.

d - Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage.

■
e - Slides the arrow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage.

■
f - Click the "Default" button to restore the default values. Or click the

■
"Cancel" button to abandon all changes and restore to the previous values.

Important

The minimum values of temperature and speed can not be set larger then the

•

maximum values.
The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot

•

the system.

Voltage display

▶
Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.

d
e

f

Chapter 3

3-28BOIS Setup PB BIOS Setup

Appendix A

Realtek Audio

The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1
sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple
streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.

Software Con󰘰guration

Appendix A

After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD
Audio Manager” icon will appear at the noti󰘰cation area (lower right of the screen).
You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly.

It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio
Manager from the Control Panel.

Software panel overview

The following 󰘰gure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.

double click the icon

Device Selection

Volume Adjustment

Application Enhancement

Jack status panel

A-2Realtek Audio

Device Selection

▶
Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check”

sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default.

Volume Adjustment

▶
You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you

plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.

Application Enhancement

▶
The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound e󰘯ect

for both output and input device.

Jack status panel

▶
This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your

computer.

Auto popup dialog

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

Appendix A

As you know, each jack corresponds to its default setting, you can refer to the next
section “Hardware Default Setting”.

A-3 Realtek Audio

Hardware Default Setting

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Rea r

Fro nt

Appendix A

The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.

■

■

Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speakers diagram

Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram

A-4Realtek Audio

Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram

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Cen te

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Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram

■

Appendix A

A-5 Realtek Audio

Appendix B

Intel RAID (optional)

This appendix will assist users in con󰘰guring and enabling RAID functionality
and accelerating system on platforms

Introduction

The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to con󰘰gure
SATA hard drives as RAID sets.

SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses
long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the air󰘱ow
inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:

Supports 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking.

1.
Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature.

2.
Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek

3.
and packet chain command.

Appendix B

Intel® RAID controller o󰘯ers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and
Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe
of Mirrors) , Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives.
Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O
performance.

RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and
provides enhanced read performance.

RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction
information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is
one of the most popular implementations of RAID.

RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels, multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created, and
a RAID 0 stripe is created over these.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share
the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utilizes RAID 1 functionality to copy data from a
designated Master drive to a designated Recovery drive. The size of the Master drive
must be less than or equal to the size of the Recovery drive. When a Recovery volume
is created, complete capacity of the Master drive will be used as the Master volume.
Only one Recovery Volume can exist on a system. There are 2 methods of updating
the data on the Master to the Recovery drive. They are Continuous Update Policy and
On Request Update Policy.

Important

The least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery or Matrix mode is 2.
The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4. And the least number of hard
drives for RAID 5 mode is 3.

All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might di󰘯er from the
illustrations in this appendix.

B-2Intel RAID

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the
system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid
Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS
and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel® RAID for
Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the
POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to
create, delete and reset RAID volumes.

Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
The Serial ATA RAID volume may be con󰘰gured using the RAID Con󰘰guration utility

stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the
following message will appear for a few seconds.

Important

The “Device Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be di󰘯erent
from your system.

RAID Volumes
None de󰘰ned.

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

Press <CTRL-I> to enter Con󰘰guration Utility..

Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk

Appendix B

After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter
the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.

Important

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

B-3 Intel RAID

After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will
appear:

Appendix B

Create RAID Volume

■
Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following

1.
screen appears. Then in the Name 󰘰eld, specify a RAID Volume name and then
press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next 󰘰eld.

Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in

2.
RAID Level.

MAIN MENU

[ ]

[ ]

MAIN MENU

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

RAID Volumes :

None de󰘰ned.

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

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

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

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Acceleration Options

6. Exit

[ ]

CREATE VOLUME MENU

Name :

RAID Level :

Disks :

Strip Size :

Capacity :

Sync :

RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .

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

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

HELP

[ ]

B-4Intel RAID

In the Disk 󰘰eld, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the disks you

3.
want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to 󰘰nish selection. This
󰘰eld will become available according to the selected RAID level.

Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down

4.
arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the <Enter> key
to select and advance to the next 󰘰eld. The available values range from 4KB to
128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the
planned drive usage. Here are some typical values:
RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB. This 󰘰eld will become available
according to the selected RAID level.

Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity 󰘰eld. The default value is

5.
the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.

[ ]

CREATE VOLUME MENU

Name :

RAID Level :

Disks :

Strip Size :

Capacity :

Sync :

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second

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

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

HELP

[ ]

volume on these disks.

Appendix B

Important

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

B-5 Intel RAID

Go to the Create Volume 󰘰eld and press <Enter>, the following screen appears for

6.
you to con󰘰rm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue.

Appendix B

Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is 󰘰nished.7.

[ ]

CREATE VOLUME MENU

Name :

RAID Level :

Disks :

Strip Size :

Capacity :

Sync :

WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y / N) :

Press ENTER to create the speci󰘰ed volume.

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

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

RAID Volumes :
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable

0 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N / A XXX.XGB Normal Yes

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

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

HELP

[ ]

MAIN MENU

[ ]

[ ]

MAIN MENU

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Acceleration Options

6. Exit

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

1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk(0)
2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XGB Member Disk(0)

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

B-6Intel RAID

Delete RAID Volume

■

Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID
drives will be lost.

Important

If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel
RAID Option ROM, your system will become un-bootable.

Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press
<Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press <Delete> key to
delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.

[ ]

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) 2 XXX.XGB Normal Yes

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y / N) :

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.

DELETE VOLUME MENU

[ ]

DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

HELP

[ ]

WARNING : ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Appendix B

[ ↑↓] - Select [ESC] - Previous Menu [DEL] - Delete Volume

Press <Y> key to accept the volume deletion.

B-7 Intel RAID

■

Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID

volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen
appears:

Appendix B

Use the <Space> key to select the disks and press <Enter> key. A con󰘰rmation
sentence will appear below, and then press <Y> key to accept the selection.

You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you

•

perform this operation.
Possible reasons to “Reset Disks to Non-RAID” could include issues such as

•

incompatible RAID con󰘰gurations or a failed volume or failed disk.

MAIN MENU

[ ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures

and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

RAID Volumes :

None de󰘰ned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ ]

RESET RAID DATA

DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION

[ ]

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Select the disks that should be reset.

4. Recovery Volume Options

4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Exit

Important

B-8Intel RAID