E7971v2 2

Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI H170A PC MATE/ B150 PC MATE motherboard.
Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something
is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Drivers & Utilities

Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
Motherboard
I/O Shield
SATA Cable x2
Unpacking
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
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 certified computer
technician.
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60C (140F), it may
damage the motherboard.
Safety Information
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Thermal Paste
Power Supply Unit

Chassis
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Graphics Card
A Package of Screws
Quick Start
Installing a Processor
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
3
7
4
Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
ED
D+
LE
ED
DL
JFP1
HDD LED +
HDD LED -
Power LED +
Power LED -
Reset Switch
Power Switch
Reset Switch
Power Switch
Reserved
10
No Pin
RESET SW
10
HDD LED
W
TS
SE
RE
PO
HD
SW
ER
PO
W
R
WE
RL
WE
PO
JFP1
HDD LED
POWER LED
Quick Start
HDD LED HDD LED +

POWER LED POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard
Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
5
4
Quick Start
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
2
3
5
Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
10
Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
JPWR1
JPWR2
Quick Start
11
Power On
12
Quick Start
Contents
Unpacking.................................................................................................................1
Safety Information....................................................................................................2
Quick Start................................................................................................................3
Preparing Tools and Components........................................................................ 3
Installing a Processor........................................................................................... 4
Installing DDR4 memory....................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header..................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives.......................................................................................... 8
Installing a Graphics Card.................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices.......................................................................... 10
Connecting the Power Connectors..................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................ 12
Specifications.........................................................................................................15
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................19
Rear I/O Panel.........................................................................................................20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................ 20
Realtek HD Audio Manager................................................................................ 20
Overview of Components.....................................................................................22
CPU Socket........................................................................................................ 24
DIMM Slots......................................................................................................... 25
PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots................................................ 26
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors................................................................... 27
SE1_21: SATAe Connector................................................................................ 27
M2_1: M.2 Slot.................................................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................. 29
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors............................................................................ 30
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector...................................................................... 31
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector.......................................................................... 32
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................ 32
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector........................................................................... 32
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors...................................................... 33
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector.......................................................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper....................................................... 34
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector..................................................................... 35
Contents
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EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators............................................................. 35
BIOS Setup..............................................................................................................36
Entering BIOS Setup.......................................................................................... 36
Resetting BIOS................................................................................................... 37
Updating BIOS.................................................................................................... 37
System Status Menu.......................................................................................... 38
Advanced Menu.................................................................................................. 39
Overclocking Menu............................................................................................. 46
M-Flash Menu..................................................................................................... 52
Security Menu..................................................................................................... 53
Boot Menu.......................................................................................................... 55
Save & Exit Menu............................................................................................... 56
Software Description.............................................................................................57
Installing Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10............................................................................ 57
Installing Drivers................................................................................................. 57
Installing Utilities................................................................................................. 57
COMMAND CENTER......................................................................................... 58
LIVE UPDATE 6................................................................................................. 62
M-CLOUD........................................................................................................... 64
RAMDISK........................................................................................................... 67
NETWORK GENIE............................................................................................. 68
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility............................................................................... 70
RAID Configuration (optional)..............................................................................71

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM........................................ 71
Degraded RAID Array......................................................................................... 74
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................76
Regulatory Notices................................................................................................77
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Contents
Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Supports 6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel

Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
Intel H170 Chipset (H170A PC MATE)
Intel B150 Chipset (B150 PC MATE)
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
Supports DDR4 2133 MHz
Memory
Dual channel memory architecture

Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x16/ x4 modes)
Expansion Slots
3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

2x PCI slots
1x HDMI ports, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz
Onboard Graphics
1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of

1920x1200@60Hz
1x VGA port, support a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU
Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology

Intel H170/ B150 Chipset
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* (2 ports reserved for SATA Express
port)
1x M.2 slot*
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards,
4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length M.2 SSD cards (H170A PC
MATE)
Storage
Supports SATA 6Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm

length M.2 SSD cards (B150 PC MATE)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo
U.2 Host Card** (H170A PC MATE)
1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)***
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core processors. (H170A PC MATE)
* SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface
module in M.2 slot. SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the
M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot.
** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
*** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
Continued on next page
Specifications
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Continued from previous page

Intel H170 Chipset
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

storage devices
ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset (H170A PC MATE)
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on
the back panel
Intel H170/ B150 Chipset
USB
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on

the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB 3.1 Gen1 connector)
4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports available through
the internal USB 2.0 connectors) (H170A PC MATE)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back
panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0
connectors) (B150 PC MATE)
Audio
LAN
Realtek ALC887 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
1x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
1x PS/2 mouse port
1x PS/2 keyboard port
1x VGA port
1x DVI-D port
Back Panel
Connectors
1x HDMI port
1x LAN (RJ45) port
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (H170A PC MATE)
2x USB 2.0 ports (B150 PC MATE)
3x audio jacks
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Specifications

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x SATAe connector
2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB
3.1 Gen1 ports)
Internal Connectors
2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors

3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x Front panel connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x Serial port connector
1x Parallel port connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller
NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip

CPU/System temperature detection
Hardware Monitor
CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor

12 in. x 8.9 in. (30.4 cm x 22.5 cm)
1x 64 Mb flash
BIOS Features
UEFI AMI BIOS

ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
Multi-language
Specifications
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Drivers
COMMAND CENTER
LIVE UPDATE 6
FAST BOOT
SUPER CHARGER
M-CLOUD
Software
RAMDISK
Intel Small Business Basics
NETWORK GENIE
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Norton Security
Google Chrome ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
CPU-Z
CLICK BIOS
Hardware Monitor
COMMAND CENTER
MSI Exclusive
Features
System Monitor
Smart Fan Control
RAMDISK
LIVE UPDATE 6
M-CLOUD
CPU-Z
DDR4 Boost Support
Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
DDR4 XMP Ready
PCI Express 3.0 Support
Specification
Highlights
2-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support

USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready (H170A PC MATE)
USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) Type-A Ready
SATA Express Support
Turbo M.2 Ready (H170A PC MATE)
NVMe / AHCI Driver Support (H170A PC MATE)
U.2 Support (Optional) (H170A PC MATE)
EZ Debug LED
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Specifications
Block Diagram
HDMI
VGA
DVI-D
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
CPU
PCI Express Bus
DMI 3.0
x1
x1
1 x SATA Express
(2 x SATA 6Gb/s)
x1
x2
x4
PCI Express Bus
6 x USB 3.1 Gen1
H170/ B150
(5 Gbps)
PCI Bus
PCI Express Bus x2
PCIe x4
ASMEDIA
ASM1142
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps)
(H170A PC MATE)
(H170A PC MATE)
(B150 PC MATE)
PCIe x1
PCI x2
4 x USB 2.0
6 x USB 2.0
PCIe x1
PCI Express Bus
1 x M.2
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
PCIe x1
LPC Bus
NV6793
Super I/O
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
Realtek
ALC887
Audio Jacks
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel

PS/2 Mouse
VGA Port
Line-in
LAN
Line-out
Mic-in
PS/2 Keyboard
DVI-D Port
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen2

(blue, H170A PC MATE)
USB 2.0
(black, B150 PC MATE)
LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
Off
No link
Off
10 Mbps connection
Yellow
Linked
Green
100 Mbps connection
Blinking
Data activity
Orange
1 Gbps connection
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on this icon to launch.
Device
Selection
Advanced
Settings
Jack Status
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Connector
Strings
Profiles
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Rear I/O Panel
Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete
guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers
that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
Profiles - toggles between profiles.
Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1
connector and follow the steps below.
1. Click on the Advanced Settings icon to open the dialog below.
2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into
a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device
is current connected.
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
SYSFAN1
DIMM4
CPUFAN1
DIMM3
JPWR2
CPU Socket
DIMM2
DIMM1
CPUFAN2
SYSFAN3
EZ Debug LED
JPWR1
PCI_E1
M2_1
JUSB3
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
SE1_21
PCI_E4
JBAT1
PCI_E5
JCI1
SATA3_4
SATA5
PCI1
SATA6
PCI2
JAUD1
SYSFAN2
JCOM1
JLTP1 JTPM1
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JFP1
JFP2
JUSB1
JUSB2
Component Contents
Port Name
Port Type
Page
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3
Fan Connectors
33
CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU Socket
24
DIMM1~4
DIMM Slots
25
EZ Debug LED
Debug LED indicators
35
JAUD1
Front Audio Connector
32
JBAT1
Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
34
JCI1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
35
JCOM1
Serial Port Connector
32
JFP1, JFP2
Front Panel Connectors
29
JLPT1
Parallel Port Connector
34
JPWR1~2
Power Connectors
30
JTPM1
TPM Module Connector
32
JUSB1~2
USB 2.0 Connectors
31
JUSB3
USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
31
M2_1
M.2 Slot
28
PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2
PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots
26
SATA1~6
SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
27
SE1_21
SATAe Connector
27
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CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal
with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard
comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU
heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to
apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the
heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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DIMM Slots
DIMM1
Channel A
DIMM2
DIMM3
Channel B
DIMM4
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMM4
DIMM2
DIMM2
DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1
Important
Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first.
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less
for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when
overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD).
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
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PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI1: PCI slot
PCI2: PCI slot
PCIe slots Bandwidth table

Slot
Bandwidth
PCI_E1
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
PCI_E2
3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3.0 x16*
PCI_E3
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
PCI_E4
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
PCI_E5
3.0 x1
3.0 x1
3.0 x2
3.0 x1
3.0 x4
(: empty slot, 3.0: PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes)

* When Install the cards in PCI_E2 and PCI_E5 for CrossFireTM technology, PCI_E2
bandwidth will only be 3.0x4.
Important
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
cards documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device.
SATA1
SATA5
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA6
Important
SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module
in M.2 slot.
SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in
M.2 slot
SE1_21: SATAe Connector
This connector is SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can
be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.
SATA1
SATA2
SATAe
Important
Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may
result during transmission otherwise.
SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
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M2_1: M.2 Slot

Important
Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI option
ROM, does not support Legacy option ROM.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module

1. Remove the screw from
the base screw.
2. Remove the base
screw.
1
2
4
3. Tighten the base screw

into the hole of the
distance to the M.2 slot
as the length your M.2
module.
3
30
4. Insert your M.2 module

into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
5. Put the screw in the

notch on the trailing edge
of your M.2 module and
tighten it into the base
screw.
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M.2/ SATA & SATAe combination table

Slot
Available SATA/ SATA Express connectors
M2_1
Empty
M.2 SATA
M.2 PCIe
SATA Express
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
(: available, : unavailable)
Important
SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module
in M.2 slot.
SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in
M.2 slot.
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
2
10
JFP1
JFP2
HDD LED +
HDD LED -
Power LED +
Power LED -
Reset Switch
Power Switch
Reset Switch
Power Switch
Reserved
10
No Pin
Speaker -
Buzzer +
Buzzer -
Speaker +
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JPWR1~2: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
8
4
12
24
JPWR1
13
5
1
JPWR2
Ground
+12V
Ground
+12V
Ground
+12V
Ground
+12V
+3.3V
13
+3.3V
14
+3.3V
-12V
Ground
15
Ground
+5V
16
PS-ON#
Ground
17
Ground
+5V
18
Ground
Ground
19
Ground
PWR OK
20
Res
5VSB
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
+3.3V
24
Ground
Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power
supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
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JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
10
11
20
Power
11
USB2.0+
USB3_RX_DN
12
USB2.0-
USB3_RX_DP
13
Ground
Ground
14
USB3_TX_C_DP
USB3_TX_C_DN
USB3_TX_C_DN
15
USB3_TX_C_DP
16
Ground
Ground
17
USB3_RX_DP
USB2.0-
18
USB3_RX_DN
USB2.0+
19
Power
10
Ground
20
No Pin
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
2
10
VCC
VCC
USB0-
USB1-
USB0+
USB1+
Ground
Ground
No Pin
10
NC
Important
Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
In order to recharge your iPad, iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install
MSI SUPER CHARGER utility.
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JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
2
10
MIC L
MIC R
Ground
NC
Head Phone R
MIC Detection
SENSE_SEND
No Pin
Head Phone L
10
Head Phone Detection
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security
platform manual for more details and usages.
14
13
LPC Clock
3V Standby power
LPC Reset
3.3V Power
LPC address & data pin0
Serial IRQ
5V Power
10
No Pin
11
12
Ground
13
LPC Frame
14
Ground
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
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10
DCD
SIN
SOUT
DTR
Ground
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
10
No Pin
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and
Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan
speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by
changing voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode
fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be
noisy.
PWM Mode fan connector
1
1
CPUFAN1
CPUFAN2
Ground
+12V
Sense
Speed Control Signal
Voltage Mode fan connector

1
1
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN3
1
Ground
Voltage Control
Sense
NC
Controlling the fan speed
There are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to BIOS > Advanced >
Hardware Monitor. The other is to use COMMAND CENTER application.
BIOS > Advanced > Hardware Monitor
Command Center
BIOS Hardware Monitor sub-menu allows you to set the temperature levels and the
corresponding fan speed levels.
COMMAND CENTER offers gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust
fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.
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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
2
26
25
RSTB#
AFD#
ERR#
PRND1
PINIT#
PRND2
LPT_SLIN#
PRND3
10
Ground
11
PRND4
12
Ground
13
PRND5
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Ground
15
PRND6
16
Ground
17
PRND7
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Ground
19
ACK#
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Ground
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BUSY
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Ground
23
PE
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Ground
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SLCT
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No Pin
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
PRND0
There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on
the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system
configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory.
Keep Data
(default)
Resetting BIOS to default values
1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord

2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.
3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.
4. Plug the power cord and power on the computer.
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Clear CMOS/
Reset BIOS
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Normal
(default)
Trigger the chassis

intrusion event
Using chassis intrusion detector
1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the
chassis.
2. Close the chassis cover.
3. Go to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.
4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.
5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.
6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on
screen when the computer is turned on.
Resetting the chassis intrusion warning
1. Go to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

2. Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.
3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators

These LEDs indicate the status of the motherboard.
CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail.

DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail.
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The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system
damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
Important
BIOS items are continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for
reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item
description.
The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product
you purchased.
Entering BIOS Setup
Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.

Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter
Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.
Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The
system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.
Click on GO2BIOS
Enable the GO2BIOS item (Boot > GO2BIOS) in BIOS setup. It allows the system
to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the power button for 4 seconds upon
bootup.
Function key
Key
Function
Key
Function
F1
General Help
F4
Enter CPU Specifications menu
F5
Enter Memory-Z menu
F6
Load optimized defaults
F10
Save Change and Reset*
F12
Take a screenshot and save it

to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32
format only).
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification
information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
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Resetting BIOS
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There
are several ways to reset BIOS:
Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.
Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.
Updating BIOS
Updating BIOS with M-FLASH
Before updating:
Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI
website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive.
Updating BIOS:
1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.
2. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
3. Go to BIOS > M-FLASH > Select one file to update BIOS and ME, select a
BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
4. After the flashing process is 100% complete, the system will reboot.
Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6

Before updating:
Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set
properly.
Updating BIOS:
1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6.
2. Select Manual scan.
3. Check MB BIOS box and click on Scan button.
4. Select the MB BIOS and click on
file.
icon to download and install the latest BIOS
5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start
updating BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart
automatically.
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System Status Menu
After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. The System Status Menu
allows you to configure basic system settings, such as time, date etc.
System Language [English]

Allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.
System Date
Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.
The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.
<day>
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
<month>
The month from Jan. through Dec.
<date>
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
<year>
The year can be adjusted by users.
System Time
Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements.
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
SATA PortX
Shows the information of connected SATA device.
Important
If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA
cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
System Information
Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory
(read only).
DMI Information
Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read
only).
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Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features.
PCI Subsystem Settings

Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
PEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto]
Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed
devices.
[Auto]
This item will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Gen1]
Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
[Gen2]
[Gen3]
PCI Latency Timer [32]

Sets latency timer of PCI interface device.
[Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks]
ACPI Settings
Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
Power LED [Blinking]
Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED.
[Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state.
[Blinking]
The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.
Integrated Peripherals
Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
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Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings.
This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.
[Enabled]
Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
[Disabled]
Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
Network Stack [Disabled]

Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function.
[Enabled]
Enables UEFI network stack.
[Disabled]
Disables UEFI network stack.
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This
item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This
item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
[Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
[Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced
Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance
the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native
Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
SATAx Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support.
[Enabled]
Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled]
Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.
HPET [Enabled]
Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.
Integrated Graphics Configuration
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
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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 will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled.
IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external
graphics card.
[Enabled]
Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external

graphics cards.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
USB Configuration
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.
USB Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables all USB controller.
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI
hand-off feature. This item will appear when USB Controller is enabled.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Sets Legacy USB function support.
[Auto]
The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected

and enables or disables the legacy USB support.
[Enabled]
Enable the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not
support USB.
[Disabled]
The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications.
Super IO Configuration
Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press <Enter>
to enter the sub-menu.
Serial (COM) Port0 Configuration
Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port. Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.
Serial (COM) Port0 [Enabled]
Enables or disables serial (COM) port.
Serial (COM) Port0 Settings [Auto]
Sets serial port (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or
you can set it manually.
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Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration

Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT). Press <Enter> to enter the submenu.
Parallel (LPT) Port [Enabled]
Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port.
Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]
Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or
you can set it manually.
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]
Selects an operating mode for parallel port.
[STD Printer Mode]
Printer port mode
[SPP]
Standard Parallel Port mode
[EPP-1.9/ 1.7 + SPP]

Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard

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

Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel

Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.
Hardware Monitor
Sets fan speeds. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
CPU/ SYS FanX Smart Fan Control [Enabled]
Enables or disables the smart fan control. Smart Fan Control automatically
controls fan speed depending on target temperature and to keep it with a specific
operating speed. When the temperature is over the maximum temperature, the
fan will operate maximum speed. When the temperature is under the minimum
temperature, the fan will operate minimum speed.
CPU/ SYS FanX level 1~4 Temperature [40, 55, 70, 85]
Sets target temperature for level 1 to 4 (low to high). The fan will operate designate
speed according to level 1~4 target temperatures. These items will be un-available
when Smart Fan Control is disabled.
CPU/ SYS FanX level 1~4 Fan Speed [13, 38, 63, 100]
Sets fan duty cycle (%) for level 1 to 4 (low to high). The fan will operate designate
duty cycle according to level 1~4 target temperatures. These items will be unavailable when Smart Fan Control is disabled.
SYS FanX Control [60]
Sets the system fan speed manually.
CPU Fan Fail Warning Control [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CPU fan warning message.
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[Enabled]
Shows a warning message if the CPU fan is not detected or fail.
[Disabled]
Hides the CPU fan warning message.
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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

regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and
PCIe devices.
[Disabled]
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)
before AC power loss.
Windows OS Configuration
Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press <Enter> to enter
the sub-menu.
Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]
Enables the supports for Windows 8.1/ 10 or disables for other operating systems.
Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware &
software) should meet the Windows 8.1/ 10 requirements.
[Enabled]
The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows

requirement.
[Disabled]
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
the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.
[Disabled]
Disables MSI Fast Boot.
Important
When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS
setup if needed. Please refer to page 36 for Entering BIOS Setup.
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Fast Boot [Disabled/ windows7, Enabled/ windows 8.1/ 10]

Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 8.1/ 10. This item will only be
available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled.
[Enabled]
Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
[Disabled]
Disables the Fast Boot configuration.
Internal GOP Configuration

Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press <Enter> to enter
the sub-menu. This sub-menu appear when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is
enabled.
Secure Boot
Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu appear when Windows 8.1/ 10
WHQL Support is enabled.
Secure Boot Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables secure boot support.
[Enabled]
Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure
boot settings.
[Disabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]

Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be
loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled.
[Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS.
[Custom]
Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load
the secure keys.
Key Management
Manages the secure boot keys. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This submenu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to [Custom].
Wake Up Event Setup
Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press <Enter> to enter the
sub-menu.
Wake Up Event By [BIOS]
Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
[BIOS]
Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items.
[OS]
The wake up events will be defined by OS.
Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.
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[Enabled]
Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date.
[Disabled]
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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/PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system wake up by PCI/ PCI express device.
[Enabled]
Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes

when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected.
[Disabled]
Resume by USB Device [Disabled]

Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices.
[Enabled]
Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity

of USB device is detected.
[Disabled]
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

activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.
[Disabled]
Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.
[Any Key]

activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Hot Key]

activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Disabled]
Hot Key [Ctrl+Space]

Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to awake the system. This item appears
when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter.
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Overclocking Menu
The Overclocking Menu allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the
frequency may get better performance.
Important
Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty
or severely damage your hardware.
OC Explore Mode [Normal]
Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.
[Normal]
Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
[Expert]
Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS

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

CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports
Turbo Boost is installed.
[All Core]
Activate the CPU Ratio field. All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio
that be set in CPU Ratio.
[Per Core]
Activate the X-Core Ratio Limit field. Sets each CPU core ratio
separately in X-Core Ratio Limit.
CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be
changed if the processor supports this function.
1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only
appear when a CPU that support this function is installed.
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Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU
ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode]
Fixes the CPU ratio.
[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU
loading.
Ring Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
Adjusted Ring Frequency
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
GT Ratio [Auto]
Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed
CPU.
Adjusted GT Frequency
Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]
X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module.
This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed.
[Disabled]
[Profile 1]
Uses profile1 settings of XMP memory module.
[Profile 2]
Uses profile2 settings of XMP memory module.
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.
Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all
memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing
memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default
settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data,
and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
CPU Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will
set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
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DRAM Voltages control [Auto]

These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS
will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
PCH Voltages control [Auto] (optional)
These options allows you to set the voltages related to PCH. If set to Auto, BIOS will
set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the
CPU or memory has been replaced.
[Enabled]
The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you
have to load the default settings for new devices.
[Disabled]
Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.
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.
CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of
installed CPU. Read only.
MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and
timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by
pressing [F5].
DIMM1~4 Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of
installed memory. Read only.
CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as
multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way,
the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed
CPU supports this technology.
[Enable]
Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
[Disabled]
Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.
Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores.
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Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

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

problems with older operating system that do not support the
processor with extended CPUID value.
[Disabled]
Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intels 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

and worms.
[Disabled]
Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

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

multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system
can function as multiple systems virtually.
[Disabled]
Intel VT-D Tech [Disabled]

Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Directed I/O) technology.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher).
[Enabled]
Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data

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

latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application.
[Disabled]
Enables the requested cache line only.
CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New
Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU
from overheating.
[Enabled]
Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the
adaptive temperature.
[Disabled]
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Intel C-State [Auto]

Enables or disables the Intel C-state. C-state is a processor power management
technology defined by ACPI.
[Auto]
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled]
Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption
accordingly.
[Disabled]
Disable this function.
C1E Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item
appears when Intel C-State is enabled.
[Enabled]
Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for
power-saving in halt state.
[Disabled]
Package C State limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is
idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when
Intel C-State is enabled.
CFG Lock [Enabled]
Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.
[Enabled]
Locks the CFG lock bit.
[Disabled]
Un-locks the CFG lock bit.
EIST [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. This item will
appear when OC Explore Mode is set to Normal.
[Enabled]
Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency

dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and
average heat production.
[Disabled]
Disables EIST.
Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel Turbo Boost. This item is for Normal mode and
appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed.
[Enabled]
Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over

specification when system request the highest performance state.
[Disabled]
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.
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CPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the
current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core
frequency for reducing the current.
FCLK Frequency [Auto]
Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base
clock frequency.
DMI Link Speed [Auto]
Sets DMI speed.
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M-Flash Menu
The M-Flash Menu allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash disk.
Select one file to update BIOS and ME

Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash drive to
update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating.
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Security Menu
The Security Menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords.
Administrator Password
Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the
BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the
state of this item will show Installed.
User Password
Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS
items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is
set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed.
Password Check [Setup]
Selects a condition that will request the password.
[Setup]
A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.
[Boot]
A password will be requested for booting the system.
Password Clear [Enabled]

Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password.
[Enabled]
The password will be erased after clear CMOS.
[Disabled]
The password will always be kept.
Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear
on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will
replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to
confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new
password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
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Trusted Computing
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
Security Device Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing
the system.
TPM Device Selection [PTT]
Selects TPM device: PTT or dTPM.
[PTT]
Select it for Intel Platform Trust technology
[dTPM]
Select it for installed TPM device.
Device select [Auto]

Selects TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 technology for installed TPM device. If set to Auto,
BIOS will detect it automatically.
Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]
Enables or disables recording messages when the chassis is opened. This function
is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
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[Enabled]
Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a
warning message.
[Reset]
Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please

return to Enabled or Disabled.
[Disabled]
Disables this funcion.
BIOS Setup
Boot Menu
The Boot Menu allows you to specify the priority of boot devices.
Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled]

Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST.
[Enabled]
Shows the logo in full screen.
[Disabled]
Shows the POST messages.
GO2BIOS [Disabled]
Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec
upon bootup.
[Enabled]
The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power
button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
[Disabled]
Bootup NumLock State [On]

Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.
AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the booting
process hang-up over 5 seconds.
Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS
installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured
automatically by BIOS when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled.
[UEFI]
Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot
mode.
FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Sets device priority for system boot.
Boot Option Priorities
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
BIOS Setup
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Save & Exit Menu
This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into
the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
Discard Changes and Exit

Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.
Save Changes and Reboot
Save all changes and reboot the system.
Save Changes
Save current changes.
Discard Changes
Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.
Restore Defaults
Restore or load all default values.
Boot Override
Enter the of EFI Shell screen. The installed boot-able devices will appear on this
menu, you can select one of them be the boot device.
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BIOS Setup
Software Description
Installing Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10
1. Power on the computer.
2. Insert the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive.
Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB
optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported.
3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu
Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation and set the
item to enabled, save changes and restart.
Note: It is suggested to plug in your USB Keyboard/ USB Mouse to the leftmost
USB port when installing Windows 7.
5. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot
Menu.
6. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.
7. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
message.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10.
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10.

2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive.
3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers.
4. Click Install button.
5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
6. Click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive.
2. The installer will automatically appear.
3. Click Utilities tab.
4. Select the utilities you want to install.
5. Click Install button.
6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
7. Click OK button to finish.
8. Restart your computer.
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COMMAND CENTER
COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI,

helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of
COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring
process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER
can be a server for mobile remote control application.
System Information
CPU Temperature
Feature Menu
Feature Title
Profile
Buttons
Feature
Control Panel
Next Feature
Previous
Feature
Page Indicator
Option Buttons
Resize Corner
Profile Buttons
Default - load the default values for the current feature.
Apply - apply your changes.
Save - store values in the file with individual file extension.
Load - load the values from the file.
Important
Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the
factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by
clicking the Load and Apply buttons.
CPU Frequency
CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change

CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can see the current
frequency of each CPU core on the top of the panel.
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CPU Fan
CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and

Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by
clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons
on the top of the CPU Fan control panel.
Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the
CPU fan speed by percentage.
Smart Mode - a linear fan speed control feature.
The control panel contains 4 dots allows you to
drag and adjust the Smart Speed slopes. The fan
speed will be changed along these lines with CPU
temperature. The white dot will create strip chart in
real time.
Manual Mode
System Fan Button - to open the system fan

control panel in new window.
Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the
smart fan setting.
Smart Mode
CPU Voltage
CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the

CPU voltage.
DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage
DRAM Frequency - Shows the DRAM clock, ratio

and frequency.
DRAM Voltage - Allows you to adjust the DRAM

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

IGP ratio, and shows the IGP clock, ratio and
frequency.
GT Voltage - Allows you to adjust the GT voltage.
The risky values are displayed in red.
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Option Buttons - Advanced
When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear.
Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset.
Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.
DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change
the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.
Sensor - allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with
the virtual thermal image. You can drag and drop the fan icons to new locations.
When you press the Cooling button, all fans will run at full speed.
Option Buttons - Setting
When click the Setting button, The Record, Warning and Mobile Control icons will
appear.
Record - allows you to monitor the status of voltage, fan speed and temperature in
real time.
To filter record charts, select the check box next to the items.
When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to show the recording chart.
If you want to check the value of a specific spot on chart, please move the orange
vertical line to the spot.
History Record stores the data and names with date and time.
To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When
finished, click the Record button again. The data will be stored in the drop-down
menu.
To load a record, click the drop-down menu and select one from the list.
To delete a record, select the record that you want to delete, and click the Trash
Can icon.
Warning - contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for you to set the
threshold values. When system detects the status over your settings, a warning
message will pop-up.
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Mobile Control - is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module.
It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please
refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel.
To start remote control: (optional)
1. Download and install MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device.
2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the Mobile Control panel.
3. Enable SoftAP Management.
4. Enter SSID and Password, and then click the Apply button.
5. Activate Wi-Fi on your mobile device and connect to SoftAP with the SSID.
6. Run MSI COMMAND CENTER APP on your mobile device.
7. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP
address on your MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system.
8. Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring
and OC functions are working properly.
Option Buttons - Information
When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW
monitor icons will appear.
You can click the icons to open the related information.
Gadget Mode
COMMAND CENTER provides a gadget mode to

monitor the system status. You can switch between
gadget mode and full mode by clicking the arrow
icon
on the top left.
To arrange gadgets:
1. Click the Spanner icon
on the Gadget
mode, a configuration panel will slide out.
2. Select the check box next to the items.
3. Click the Close button.
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LIVE UPDATE 6
LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest
drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you dont need to search the drivers
on websites, and dont need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards.
LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically.
Download Options
Download List
Scan / Download / Total

Installer button
System Information
Last Scanned Date
There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at the top.
You can click the tab to switch the control panel.
Live Update - When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live update
tab at first. This tab allows you to select files to download. You can also read the
relevant information by clicking the information icon
on the right of the item
listed.
History - shows the downloading history.
Setting - allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to
update.
System Information - displays the information of the system.
Updating The System
This section describes how to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. Please follow
the steps below:
1
2
4
5
3
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1. Select the Live Update tab.

2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search
for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items
you wish to scan.
3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the
process.
4. When the download list appears, please select the items you intend to update.
5. Click Download button at the bottom.
6. When Save Path prompt, you can specify a download directory.
7. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several moments to
complete the process.
8. To install the applications, simply unpack the packages and install.
Total Installer
Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use

Total Installer:
3
1
1. Scan updates in Live Update tab.

2. Check the Select All check-box you intend to update.
3. Click the Total Installer button. LIVE UPDATE 6 will automatically install them.
4. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure
5. Reboot your system.
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M-CLOUD
M-CLOUD is an application of MSI network sharing. It allows you to turn your

computer into Wi-Fi AP. It can also transfer files between your MSI computers.
Soft AP
ON/OFF
History
Server
Information
Users &
Permissions
Server
Directory
Local
Directory
File Transfer
Soft AP ON/OFF - click on the Soft AP ON/OFF button to enable virtual Wi-Fi AP.
Server Information - indicate information of current server connection.
History - click on the History button to view file transfer history.
Users & Permissions - click on the Users & Permissions button to open the
Users & Permissions Management window.
Local/ Server Directory - you can upload or download files between the local and
the server. There 5 icons on the toolbar at the top of Local/ Server Directory.
Refresh - refresh the local/ server directory.
Delete - you needs delete permission to delete files.
Root Folder- navigate to root folder.
Up a Level - navigate up one directory level.
New Folder - you needs delete permission to create a new folder.
File Transfer - click > button to upload files from the local to the server. Click <
button to download files from the server to the local.
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Setting up Soft AP (optional)
The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi
module. You can share your network connection to your smartphones, tablets and
laptops with the Soft AP function.
Important
You must have an active network connection and an installed Wi-Fi moudle to
enable Soft AP.
If you connect to Internet by using PPPoE, you should check Allow other people
to use this connection when set up a new connection.
To use Soft AP:
1
2
3
4
1. Click the Soft AP button to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up.
2. Select an existing network connection.
3. Fill in Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network password.
4. Click Apply button to complete.
Installing Cloud Storage
M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in order to detect your

available servers.
Cloud Storage
Server Detection
File Transfer
If you havent installed either Google Drive or Dropbox software yet, you can
download and install it from below web address, and please follow the direction on the
web page.
Google Drive: https://www.google.com/drive/download/
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/downloading/
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Managing User Accounts
This section describes how to create/ remove a user account and configure individual
access permissions.
1
2
1. Click the Users & Permissions button and the Users & Permissions
Management window will pop up.
2. Click Add Account button create a new user account.
3. Fill in users ID, password and Confirm Password fields.
4. Select permission for the user account.
5. Click Apply button to complete.
Once you create an account 3 management icons will appear on the right hand side.
Delete - delete the user account.
Unlock/ Lock - unlock/ lock the user account.
Edit - change the user password and permission.
Transferring Files
This section describes how to transfer files between your local computer and a server.
Important
Before using the M-CLOUD to transfer files, you need to connect both the local
computer and the server to either Google Drive or Dropbox properly with the same
user account.
To allow your computers to communicate through the firewall with M-CLOUD, you
have to open ports 24680~24780.
1. Activate M-CLOUD both on the local computer and the server.
2. Select a server from the bar

3. Enter User ID and Password and click the Login button.
4. You can select files from Local/ Server Directory and then click the File
Transfer button to upload or download them. You can also drag the files from one
side and drop them on the other side.
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RAMDISK
RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer,
the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK
allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK
will extend your SSDs life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.
Creating a RAM Disk
When RAMDISK is started, it will create a default RAM disk. If you want to change
settings, refer to following instructions.
Option
Setting
Backup
Apply
Button
Management
Setting - specify Letter, Name, Size and Format of the RAM disk.
Option - select browser temporary files to save/load on the RAM disk. You can also
add software files to improve reading speed.
Backup - specify backup and restore settings to prevent data loss. All files will be
lost each time the RAMDISK is stopped if you do not backup.
Browse Button - set the path to the image file.
Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files.
Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file loaded automatically
when RAMDISK starts.
Auto Backup - check this box to backup automatically over a period of time.
Apply Button - allows you to apply changes.
Management - shows RAMDISK information and allows you to delete files.
Remove the RAM disk
Dislpay
information
Delete files
in the RAM
disk.
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NETWORK GENIE
NETWORK GENIE is an utility to optimize the traffic for bandwidth control. NETWORK
GENIE is designed for the Realtek LAN chip with Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and
Windows 10 platforms.
Once installed, the Network Genie icon shows on system tray (the right bottom corner
of the screen). Mouse right click at the icon, will display the following screen.
When you hover the mouse cursor over the Mode option, a sub-menu will appear for
you to select Game, Stream, Browser and Auto mode.
Show - shows the NETWORK GENIE control panel.
Hide - hides the NETWORK GENIE control panel.
Exit - exits NETWORK GENIE.
In case no icon is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate NETWORK
GENIE manually by clicking Start > Programs > MSI > NETWORK GENIE >
NETWORK GENIE.
NETWORK GENIE Control Panel
Mode - allows you to quickly change bandwidth priorities for different applications.
Applications - lists all network related applications.
Advanced - provides detailed settings for NETWORK GENIE.
System Info - shows system information.
About - shows information of NETWORK GENIE.
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Configuring Applications Network Priority

2
1. Go to Application tab.
2. Click L to assign the low network priority to the application, and H to hight. You
can also click the Lock icon to block an application network connection.
3. Click the Save button to store your settings.
Configuring Network Speed
There are two parts in the Advanced tab, one is Internet Speed, and another is
Delay/Sensitivity Settings.
Internet Speed - allows you to set the maximum available bandwidth to the upload/
download speed manually or just leave blank for no limit.
Delay/Sensitivity Settings - allows you to enable Speed up Response Time and
No TCP Delay to reduce the latency of the high priority applications.
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Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to
tune, test and monitor your system.
Tuning Controls
Navigation
System
Graphs
Views
Settings
Help
System
Table
System
Monitors
Views Settings Help
Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view.

Settings - opens the General Settings window.
Help - displays the help content for Intel XTU in a separate window.
Navigation - lists all of the major functions of Intel XTU.
System Information - shows the details about your system.
App-Profile Pairing - tunes automatically based on active application.
Manual Tuning - changes system settings in a free form.
Stress Test - tests the stability of your system.
Benchmarking - analyzes and compares your systems performance against
other system profiles.
Profiles - manages sets of system settings.
Tuning Controls - displays the controls for changing the system settings in manual
tuning. For stress tests and profiles, this area displays the settings for these
features.
System Table - displays information about the current system settings and a
summary of your changes.
System Graphs - shows measured system values over a period of time. The
system graphs update live as changes are detected in the system. You can
customize the system graphs to show the data you need for your overclocking
strategy in the system graphs preferences.
System Monitors - shows the range of the value, averages, and the current value.
The monitors change color if the monitored values fall into warning or critical zones.
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RAID Configuration (optional)

Below are the different types of a RAID.
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.
RAID 10 uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a
RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
RAID level comparison

RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
Minimum # drives
Data protection
None
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Read performance
Excellent
OK
Good
OK
Write performance
Excellent
Good
OK
Good
Capacity utilization
100%
50%
67%~(1-1/n)
50%
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
First, you need to set the SATA mode to RAID in BIOS to create, delete and reset
RAID volumes. To enter the IRST Option ROM, reboot and press Ctrl + I keys to enter
the IRST Option ROM during the POST, the following window will appear.
[ [ MAIN
MAIN MENU ] ]
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recovery Volume Options
Create RAID Volume
5.
Acceleration Options
Delete RAID Volume
6.
Exit
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
[ ] - Select
Serial #
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
[ESC] - Exit
Size Type/Status (Vol ID)

XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk
[ENTER] - Select Menu
Important
The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are
reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.
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Creating RAID Volume
1. Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen
appears.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :
Sync :
Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N/A
XXX.X GB
N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .
[ ] - Change
[TAB] - Next
[ESC] - Previous Menu
[ENTER] - Select
2. Specify a RAID Volume name and then press the Tab or Enter key to go to the
next field.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage
model in RAID Level.
4. In the Disk field, press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want
to create for the RAID volume, then click Enter key to finish selection. This field
will become available according to the selected RAID level.
5. Select the strip size for the RAID array by using the upper arrow or down
arrow keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the Enter key
to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to
128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the
planned drive usage. Here are some typical values:
RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB.
6. Select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the
maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.
Important
Since you want to create two volumes, this default size (maximum) needs to be
reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the
first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what
is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the
remainder of two hard drives.
7. Go to the Create Volume field and press Enter, a WARNING message will
appear for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press Y to
continue.
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Delete RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID
drives will be lost.
Important
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRST
Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.
Select option Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press Enter key
to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press Delete key to delete the selected
RAID volume. The following screen appears.
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name
Volume0
Level
RAID1(Mirror)
Drives
2
Capacity
XXX.XGB
Status
Normal
Bootable
Yes
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
HELP Volume0?
]
Are you sure you want to[ delete
(Y / N) :
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.

WARNING : ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
[ ] - Select
[DEL] - Delete Volume
Press Y key to accept the volume deletion.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option Reset Disks to Non-RAID from the main menu screen and press Enter
to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. Use
the Space key to select the disks and press Enter key. A confirmation sentence will
appear below, and then press Y key to accept the selection
[ MAIN MENU
1.
2.
4.
Create RAID Volume
4. ] Recovery Volume Options
Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA
5. remove
Exit its RAID structures
Resetting RAID disk will
VOLUME INFORMATION
and revert [ it DISK
to a / non-RAID
disk.
]
RAID VolumesWARNING
:
: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
None defined.
PortDevices
Drive : Model
Serial #
Physical
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX

Port Device
Model
Serial
# XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
Size Status
XXX.XGB
Member Disk
Size Type/Status
(Vol ID)
XXX.XGB
MemberDisk
Disk
XXX.XGB
Non-RAID
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Select the disks that should be reset.

[ ] - Previous/ Next
[ ] - Select
[SPACE] - Selects
[ESC] - Exit
[ENTER] - Selection Complete

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Important
You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you
perform this operation.
Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as
incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.
Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press
Enter to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears:
[ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ]
1.
2.
Enable Only Recovery Disk

Enable Only Master Disk
[ HELP ]
Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and

disables master disk.
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and
disables recovery disk.
Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request.
[ ] - select
[ENTER] - Select
Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable
Only Recovery Disk or Only Master Disk.
Degraded RAID Array
A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard
drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a
result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To
re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below
that corresponds to the current situation.
RAID Volumes
ID
Name
0
Volume0
Level
RAID 1(Mirror)
Physical Disks:
Port Device Model
1
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
2
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Strip
N/A
Serial #
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Press <CTRL-I> to enter Configuration Utility..
Missing Hard Drive Member

1. Power off.
2. Reconnect the hard drive.
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Size
XXX.XGB
Status
Degraded
Size
XXX.XGB
XXX.XGB
Bootable
Yes
Type/Status(Vol ID)
Member Disk (0)
Member Disk (0)
3. Reboot to Windows; the rebuild will occur automatically.
Failed Hard Drive Member

1. Power off.
2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity.
3. Reboot the system to IRST Option ROM by press Ctrl + I keys during the POST.
4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter.
[ MAIN MENU
1.
2.
4.
Create RAID Volume
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
4.
Delete RAID Volume
Degraded volume and disk available
for rebuilding detected. Selecting
5.
Exit
a disk initiates a rebuild.
Rebuild
completes
in
the
operating
system.
[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION
]
RAID Volumes :
Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
None defined.
Port Drive Model
Serial #
Size
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX.XGB
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model
Serial #
Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
[ ] - Previous/ Next [ENTER] - Select [ESC] - Exit
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
[ ] - Select
[ESC] - Exit
5. Exit IRST Option ROM, reboot to Windows .
6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click Yes.

7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click
the new hard drive and select Rebuild to this Disk. The Rebuild Wizard will be
launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard
drive.
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Troubleshooting
Before sending the motherboard for RMA
repair, try to go over troubleshooting
guide first to see if your got similar
symptoms as mentioned below.
Lost BIOS password
The power is not on.
There is no audio
Connect the AC power cord to an

electrical outlet securely.
Check if all ATX power connectors

like JPWR1~2 is connected from the
power supply to the motherboard?
Some power supply units have a
power button on the rear side, make
sure the button is turned on.
Check if the power switch cable
is connected to JFP1 pin header
properly.
Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1
is set to Keep DATA.
Test with another known working
power supply of equal or greater
wattage.
The power is on, but no signal to

monitor
Connect the monitor power cord to a

electrical outlet securely.
Make sure the monitor is turned on.

Select different inputs on the monitor.
If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all
memory modules and try to install only
one memory module in the DIMM2 slot
first and then restart the computer.
If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard,
remove and reinstall the graphics card
and then restart the computer.
graphics card.
The computer does not boot after

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

the system (Only for motherboard with
Dual BIOS)
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Troubleshooting
Clear the CMOS, but that will cause

you to lose all customized settings in
the BIOS.
Adjust the volume.

Connect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear
IO panel.
Remove secondary speakers/
headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio
devices.
speaker or headphone.
There is no network
Make sure the network chipset driver

has been installed.
Verify if the network cable is properly
connected and make sure the LAN port
LEDs are properly illuminated.
Verify your TCP/IP settings.
Restart or reset your router.
Test with another known working LAN
cable.
The USB device is not working
Make sure your USB drive driver has

been installed.
Verify if USB device is listed in
Windows Device Manager.
Connect the USB device to other USB
port on the motherboard rear IO panel.
Regulatory Notices
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
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
CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD

declares that this device is in compliance
with the essential safety requirements and
other relevant provisions set out in the European
Directive.
C-Tick Compliance
B ( )
(B)
,
.
VCCI-B
Regulatory Notices
77
WEEE (Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment) Statement
ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and
as an environmentalist, MSI must remind
you that...
Under the European Union (EU)
Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/
EC, which takes effect on August 13,
2005, products of electrical and electronic equipment
cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore,
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take
back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded
products that are sold into the EU. You can return
these products to local collection points.
78
ESPAOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la proteccin
del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unin Europea
en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrnicos,
con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005,
los productos clasificados como elctricos y
equipos electrnicos no pueden ser depositados
en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los
fabricantes de equipos electrnicos, estn obligados
a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de
su perodo de vida. MSI estar comprometido con los
trminos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en
la Unin Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted
debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio
establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de
estos residuos.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer
Umwelt
Gem der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG ber Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgerte drfen Elektro- und ElektronikAltgerte nicht mehr als kommunale Abflle entsorgt
werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammelund Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die
Europische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte,
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurckzunehmen.
Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen
Altgertesammelstelle in Ihrer Nhe.
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.
FRANAIS
En tant qucologiste et afin de protger
lenvironnement, MSI tient rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive europenne (EU) relative aux
dchets des quipement lectriques et lectroniques,
directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 aot 2005,
que les produits lectriques et lectroniques ne
peuvent tre dposs dans les dcharges ou tout
simplement mis la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces
quipements seront obligs de rcuprer certains
produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette
exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de
vie au sein de la communaut europenne. Par
consquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces
matriels dans les points de collecte.
SRPSKI
Da bi zatitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzee koje
vodi rauna o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da
vas podesti da
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (EU) o odbaenoj
ekektronskoj i elektrinoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC,
koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi
koji spadaju pod elektronsku i elektrinu opremu ne
mogu vie biti odbaeni kao obian otpad i proizvoai
ove opreme bie prinueni da uzmu natrag ove
proizvode na kraju njihovog uobiajenog veka trajanja.
MSI e potovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI
oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode moete
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
MSI
,
, ....

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(
WEEE 2002/96/EC), 13
2005 , ,
,
,

.
MSI
, MSI
EC,
.
.
POLSKI
Aby chroni nasze rodowisko naturalne oraz jako
firma dbajca o ekologi, MSI przypomina, e...
Zgodnie z Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej (UE)
dotyczc odpadw produktw elektrycznych i
elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), ktra
wchodzi w ycie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. produkty
oraz wyposaenie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie
mog by traktowane jako mieci komunalne, tak
wic producenci tych produktw bd zobowizani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest
wycofywany z uycia. MSI wypeni wymagania UE,
przyjmujc produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii
Europejskiej) wycofywane z uycia. Produkty MSI
bdzie mona zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach
zbiorczych.
Regulatory Notices
TRKE
evreci zelliiyle bilinen MSI dnyada evreyi
korumak iin hatrlatr:
Avrupa Birlii (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik
Malzeme At, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altnda 13
Austos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geerli olmak zere,
elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler dier atklar gibi
pe atlamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlarn reticileri,
cihazlarn kullanm sreleri bittikten sonra rnleri geri
toplamakla ykml olacaktr. Avrupa Birliine satlan
MSI markal rnlerin kullanm sreleri bittiinde MSI
rnlerin geri alnmas istei ile ibirlii ierisinde
olacaktr. rnlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarna
brakabilirsiniz.
ESKY
Zle nm na ochran ivotnho prosted - spolenost
MSI upozoruje...
Podle smrnice Evropsk unie (EU) o likvidaci
elektrickch a elektronickch vrobk 2002/96/EC
platn od 13. srpna 2005 je zakzno likvidovat
elektrick a elektronick vrobky v bnm
komunlnm odpadu a vrobci elektronickch vrobk,
na kter se tato smrnice vztahuje, budou povinni
odebrat takov vrobky zpt po skonen jejich
ivotnosti. Spolenost MSI spln poadavky na
odebrn vrobk znaky MSI, prodvanch v zemch
EU, po skonen jejich ivotnosti. Tyto vrobky mete
odevzdat v mstnch sbrnch.
MAGYAR
Annak rdekben, hogy krnyezetnket megvdjk,
illetve krnyezetvdknt fellpve az MSI emlkezteti
nt, hogy ...
Az Eurpai Uni (EU) 2005. augusztus 13-n
hatlyba lp, az elektromos s elektronikus
berendezsek hulladkairl szl 2002/96/EK irnyelve
szerint az elektromos s elektronikus berendezsek
tbb nem kezelhetek lakossgi hulladkknt,
s az ilyen elektronikus berendezsek gyrti
kteless vlnak az ilyen termkek visszavtelre
azok hasznos lettartama vgn. Az MSI betartja a
termkvisszavtellel kapcsolatos kvetelmnyeket az
MSI mrkanv alatt az EU-n bell rtkestett termkek
esetben, azok lettartamnak vgn. Az ilyen
termkeket a legkzelebbi gyjthelyre viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere lambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della
natura, ti ricorda che.
In base alla Direttiva dellUnione 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 pi essere eliminati
come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali
saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine
del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguer a tale Direttiva
ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati
venduti allinterno dellUnione Europea alla fine del loro
ciclo di vita. possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino
punto di raccolta
JIS C 0950
JIS C 0950200671
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html
http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html
India RoHS
This product complies with the India E-waste

(Management and Handling) Rule 2011 and
prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl
ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and
0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions
set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
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Trkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Ynetmeliine Uygundur

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Environmental Policy
The product has been designed to

enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown
away at its end of life.
Users should contact the local
authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor
for further recycling information.
Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for
information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back,
Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
Regulatory Notices
79
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(Cr(VI))
(PBB)
(PBDE)
**
SJ/T 11364
O: GB/T 26572
X: GB/T 26572
RoHS
* :
**

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The material in this document is the intellectual
property of Micro-Star Intl Co.,Ltd. We take every care
in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee
is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our
products are under continual improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution

can be obtained from the user guide, please
contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for
further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com
Register your product at: http://register.msi.com
Trademark Recognition
All product names used in this manual are the

properties of their respective owners and are
acknowledged.
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Regulatory Notices
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Unpacking

Drivers & Utilities

Intel LGA 1151 CPU

Power Supply Unit

SATA DVD Drive

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

HDD LED HDD LED +

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators............................................................. 35

RAID Configuration (optional)..............................................................................71

Degraded RAID Array......................................................................................... 74

Supports 6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel

Dual channel memory architecture

3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of

Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology

Supports SATA 6Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm

Continued on next page

Continued from previous page

Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on

Realtek ALC887 Codec

Continued from previous page

2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors

NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip

CPU/System fan speed detection

ATX Form Factor

UEFI AMI BIOS

Continued from previous page

2-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory

PCI Express Bus

6 x USB 3.1 Gen1

PCI Express Bus x2

2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps)

PCI Express Bus

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard

Rear I/O Panel

USB 3.1 Gen1

USB 3.1 Gen2

LAN Port LED Status Table

100 Mbps connection

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Rear I/O Panel

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

Rear I/O Panel

LGA1151 CPU Socket

Debug LED indicators

Front Audio Connector

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Serial Port Connector

Front Panel Connectors