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1. 1 24 Getting Started Jumper JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data With the CMOS RAM the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is turned on If you want to clear the system configuration set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM L m a m lt E Dei 5 DI El o Keep Data Clear Data a Of y E i ig 2 a E BHD mum TIED EE em HED vis ZN mnata You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off Afterwards open the jumper Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the motherboard 1 25 Getting Started Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities Driver Utilities Insta2. 3 13 gs A nana mu Sua allann ie k unu 3 17 OC PROFIVE 3 18 HARDWARE MONITOR UI nono ener neret rennen 3 19 Appendix A Realtek Audio rr A 1 Software Configuration carreras A 2 Iren cuoi u u uu coito A 2 Auto popup dialog A 3 Hardware Default Setting atar its A 4 Appendix B AND RAID B 1 RAID COmMOUN AU OM area LEE u u a iaia aio B 2 installing DIV6E o cendo ooi iaia B 8 xiii Preface Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 970A SLI Krait Edition Series MS 7693 v5 X ATX motherboard The 970A SLI Krait Edition Series motherboards are based on AMD 970 amp SB950 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced AMD AM3 AM3 processor the 970A SLI Krait Edition Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Packing Contents Zanni Drivers amp Utilities Motherboard Motherboard Disc User Guide 1 0 Shield SATA Cable Joydeyg Optional Accessories USB 3 0 Bracket M Connector These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice Getting Started 1 2 Assembly Precautions m The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Please adhere to the following ins
3. Revision Histo Revision Revision History Date V5 0 First release for PCB 5 X 2015 02 Preface ii Smartphone Application MSI is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for IT buyers With a simple tap of the 4 4 EJ BH smartphone you ll efficiently locate your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and if product details are required you may easily download user manuals within minutes Better yet the power calculator provides accurate estimates of power unit capacity for DIY users ANDROID APP ON Google play Available on the iPhone Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor Alternatively please try the following help resources for further guidance Visit the MSI website for technical guide BIOS updates driver updates and other information http www msi com support Contact our technical staff at http register msi com ili Preface Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully Keep this User s Manual for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS M
4. gt x gt m Backpanel audio jacks to 4 channel speakers diagram A 4 Realtek Audio m Backpanel audio jacks to 6 channel speakers diagram lt Z D o o lt m Backpanel audio jacks to 8 channel speakers diagram Q aa A 5 Realtek Audio Appendix B AMD RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality gt s D x UJ RAID Configuration Creating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations are done in the RAID BIOS During boot up a screen similar to the one below will appear for about few seconds Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM utility Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM utility AN Important Be sure to enable the RAID function for SATA device in BIOS before configuring the RAID Option ROM Utility The RAID Option ROM utility menu screen will appear The Main Menu is used to choose the operation to be performed View Drive Assignments LD View LD Define Menu 2 Delete LD Menu Controller Configuration Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC Exit AMD RAID B 2 View Drives Assignments This window displays the model number capacities and assignment of the drives physically attached to the SATA host adapter Port ID Drive Model Se Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment arr 39 lt SingleDisk gt 02 00 ST32000641AS SATA
5. YkpaiHa o6MexeHHs Ha HAABHICTb He6e3neyHux pedoBuH O6nanHaHHs BinnoBinae Bumoram TexHiuHoro pernaMeHTy 110 10 o6MexeHHs BUKOPUCTAHHA AEAKNX He6eaneunux peyoBuH B ENeKTPUYHOMY Ta eriekTDOHHOMy o6nagHaHi 3aTBepaxkeHoro nocrauoBoro Ka6iHery MiHicrpiB YkpaiHu Bin 3 rpyana 2008 Ne 1057 Vi t Nam RoHS K t ng y 01 12 2012 t t c c c san ph m do c ng ty MSI san xu t tu n th Th ng tu s 30 2011 TT BCT quy dinh tam th i v gi i han h m luong cho ph p c a m t s h a ch t d c hai c trong c c s n ph m di n di n t xi Preface CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Packing COMEM Sassaniin Ionio erret iaia platani 1 2 Optional ACO6SSOIIBS n orn aeree a e Fett a ra Ege aa 1 2 Assembly Precautioris onere a ern eere ha e eR CREE e cie 1 3 Motherboard SpecifiCatiOns 5 ciant R S irai 1 4 Connectors Quick Guide Back Panel Quick Guide CPU Central Processing Unit L an reri m siae i eror 1 11 Introduction to AMS AMS CPI E 1 11 CPU amp Cooler Installatiori aa i n 1 12 MEMORY EE 1 14 Dual Channel mode Population Rule non 1 14 Mounting Screw Holes rtr aaa aa eet JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors cicli Expansion SIOtS iii a as PCI_E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots eier ee Video Graphics ele E Single Video Card Installation Internal Connectors ii SATA1 6 SATA CONNECIONS ciare CPUFAN SYSFAN1 2 Fan Po
6. 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 measures listed below O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A C power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits VOIR LA NOTICE D INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU Micro Star International C MS 7693 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Conformi Hereby Micro Star International CO LTD declares that this device is C in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant pro
7. you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control Remember to connect all system fans Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector CPUFAN n io SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 Importamt Please refer to your processor s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU s and system s temperature If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply Before first boot up ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades Getting Started 1 20 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs When installing the front panel connectors please use the optional M Connector to simplify installation Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M Connector and then plug the M Connector into the motherboard P viso Demensttation Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors http youtu be
8. A Customize It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel Device Selection Application Enhancement 7 1 Speaker Optional Speakers Volume Adjustment Jack status panel Realtek Audio A 2 Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options The check sign indicates the devices as default Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device lt B o o o lt gt Jack status panel This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer Auto popup dialog When you plug into the device at the jack a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected Mic In As you know each jack corresponds to its default setting you can refer to the next section Hardware Default Setting A 3 Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting m Backpanel audio jacks to 2 channel speakers diagram gt Le
9. PCI Bus clocks ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu gt ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function 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 lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller LAN Option ROM Disabled Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled Enabled Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Network Stack Disabled Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 IPv6 function Enabled Enables UEFI network stack Disabled Disables UEFI network stack SATA Mode AHCI Mode Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller The default mode is AHCI Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Mode Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and pe
10. Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu 3 9 BIOS Setup e O o ie Wake Up Event By BIOS Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system BIOS Activates the following items and use these items to set the wake up events OS The wake up events will be defined by OS Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm Enabled Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time date Disabled Disables this function Date of month Alarm Time hh mm ss Alarm Sets RTC alarm date Time If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to Enabled the system will automatically resume boot up on a specified date hour minute second in these fields using the lt gt and lt gt to select the date amp time settings Resume By PCI E Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI express device Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCle device is detected Disabled Disables this function gt Resume From S3 by USB Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state when activity of USB device is detected Disabled Disables this function gt Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the sys
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12. m 1x 24 pin ATX main power connector m 1x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector m 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors m 3x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2 0 ports m 1x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports m 1x 4 pin CPU fan connector m 1x 4 pin system fan connector m 1x 3 pin system fan connector m 1x Front panel audio connector m 2x System panel connectors m 1x Chassis Intrusion connector m 1x TPM module connector m 1x Serial port connector m 1x Clear CMOS jumper 1 0 Controller m Fintek 71889 Controller Chip Hardware Monitor m CPU System temperature detection m CPU System fan speed detection m CPU System fan speed control BIOS Features m 64 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS m ACPI 5 0 PnP 1 0a SM BIOS 2 7 DMI 2 0 m Multi language Special Features m Military Class 4 m Military Class Essentials m OC Genie 4 m CLICK BIOS 4 m NVIDIA SLI m USB 3 0 m USB 3 1 m SATA 6Gb s m Command Center m Fast Boot m Live Update 6 M Flash 1 5 Getting Started EN a Software m Drivers m MSI Command Center Live Update 6 Fast Boot m 7 ZIP m Norton Internet Security Solution Form Factor m ATX Form Factor m 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 22 4 cm For the latest information about CPU please visit http www msi com cpu support For more information on compatible components please visit http www msi com test report Q SR
13. this button When enabled this button will be light Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile MERI We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function Menu display This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority Low priority High priority System information Shows the time date CPU name CPU frequency DRAM frequency DRAM capacity and the BIOS version Language Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup Temperature monitor Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard BIOS Setup 3 4 Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations Description Move the cursor Select Item lt Enter gt Click Double click the left button Select Icon Field w NU Click the right button Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter Memory Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save C
14. 6G 2000 39 Extent 1 2000 39 lt Single Disk gt m 2s o Q lt PaUp PaDn Switch Page Ctrl H Full Erase B 3 AMD RAID LD View LD Define Menu Creating RAID The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors including performance data security and the number of drives available lt is best to carefully consider the long term role of the system and plan the data storage strategy RAID sets can be created either automatically or to allow the greatest flexibility manually 1 Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to enter the LD View Menu lt There is no any LD gt gt zo o x UJ im 41 n PaUp PaDn Switch Page Ctrl C Define LD Enter View LD Ctrl V View Single Disk ESC Exit 2 And then press Ctrl C keys to enter the LD Define Menu Use the space key to choose a RAID mode RAID 0 1 10 5 and use the arrow key to move to the Drives Assignments window LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 1 0 Stripe Block NA Fsat Init ON Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment 01 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 N 02 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 N 4 Up v Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Space Change Option Ctrl Y Save ESC Exit AMD RAID B 4 Stripe Block Size the default 64KB is best for most application
15. AM Timing Mode User can set the memory timing for each memory channel The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing If it occurs please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data and enter the BIOS to load the default settings gt HT Link Speed This item allows you to set the Hyper Transport Link speed Setting to Auto the system will detect the HT link speed automatically Adjusted HT Link Frequency It shows the adjusted HT Link frequency Read only HT Link Control Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu HT Incoming Outgoing Link Width These items allow you to set the Hyper Transport Link width Setting to Auto the system will detect the HT link width automatically Adjust PCI E Frequency MHz Sets the PCI Express frequency BIOS Setup 3 14 Unlock CPU Core Disabled This item is used to unlock the CPU core Please refer to the procedures below for CPU core unlocked in BIOS setup m OC and set Unlock CPU Core to Enabled 4 Y E Adjust CPU NB Ratio and Save changes and exit the BIOS setup HT Link Speed to x8 System restart xy Clear CMOS data Fail Success d You will see the X4 quad core or X2 dual core for E CPU does not support CPU core Sempron series only during POST unlocking please leave the default settings f
16. DPELIdVNZUI m D Dn nn D E DI es EIS mum gs mun IT El DIO A imponen On the connectors coming from the case pins marked by small triangles are positive wires Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the optional M Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement The majority of the computer case s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged into JFP1 1 21 Getting Started Chapter 1 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors This connector is designed for connecting high speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs digital cameras MP3 players printers modems and many others ie o 0 gt A asetzt Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector The USB 3 0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits s SuperSpeed E L d D a D 1 HH s D B AN montani Note that the Power and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage To use a USB 3 0 devi
17. NTER 5 The next screen should confirm that you have selected the RAID controller Press ENTER again to continue 6 You have successfully installed the RAID driver and Windows setup should continue 7 Leave the disk USB drive in the computer until the system reboots itself Windows setup will need to copy the files after the RAID volume is formatted and Windows setup starts copying files m Existing Windows Driver Installation 1 Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive 2 The Disc will auto run and the setup screen will appear 3 Under the Driver tab click on AMD chipset drivers by your need The AMD chipset drivers includes RAID Driver 4 The drivers will be automatically installed m Confirming Windows Driver Installation 1 From Windows open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon 2 Choose the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager tab 3 Click the in front of the RAID Controllers hardware type The driver AMD RAID Controller should appear AMD RAID B 8
18. OOT E cr LE Click GO2BIOS tab on i MSI Fast Boot utility screen N Important Please be sure to install the MSI Fast Boot utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup BIOS Setup 3 2 Overview After entering BIOS the following screen is displayed Temperature monitor Language Lem System Temperature moy Je m information ie 188 Boot device Virtual OC priority bar Genie Button SETTINGS BIOS menu MALUS BIOS menu selection MONITOR selection mm EE JS 5445 Aa BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Menu display BIOS menu selection The following options are available m SETTINGS Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices m OC This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments Increasing the frequency can get better performance however high frequency and heat can cause instability we do not recommend general users to overclock m M FLASH This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk OC PROFILE This menu is used to set various overclocking profiles HARDWARE MONITOR This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system BOARD EXPLORER It provides the information of the installed devices on the motherboard 3 3 BIOS Setup e Ij o ie DI 0 Le 0 CA Virtual OC Genie Button Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on
19. Preface 970A SLI Krait Edition Motherboard G52 76931XL Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO STAR INTERNATIONAL We take every care in the preparation of this document but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Trademarks All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners m MSI is registered trademark of Micro Star IntI Co Ltd NVIDIA is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation ATI is registered trademark of AMD Corporation AMD is registered trademarks of AMD Corporation Intel is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Realtek is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation JMicron is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation Netware is registered trademark of Novell Inc Lucid is trademark of LucidLogix Technologies Ltd VIA is registered trademark of VIA Technologies Inc ASMedia is registered trademark of ASMedia Technology Inc iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc Qualcomm Atheros and Killer are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc
20. ake sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture 0 O O 0 The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User s Manual O The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60 C 140 F IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT Preface iv FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However
21. available only for UEFI applications Onboard USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the external USB 3 0 controller gt Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I O chip parameters for COM port Press Enter to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial COM port O Press Enter to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port O Enabled Enables or disables serial COM port 0 Serial COM Port 0 Settings Auto Sets serial port 0 COM If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors Press Enter to enter the sub menu BIOS Setup 3 8 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 Disabled Disables this function Note When enabled the system will not support RTC wake up event functions Restore after AC Power Loss Power Off Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss Power Off Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power Power On Boot up the system after restoring AC power Last State Restores the system to the previous state power on power off before AC power loss Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 8 1 detai
22. becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings Select the Restore Defaults and press lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data select the Restore Defaults and press lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings f you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings we recommend that you keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to inappropriate BIOS configuration Entering BIOS Setup Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test POST process When the message below appears on the screen press DEL key to enter BIOS Press Del to run BIOS setup or lt F11 gt to run boot menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing Ctrl lt Alt gt and Delete keys MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup You can click the Q GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the physical GO2BIOS o button optional on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup TD directly at next boot 0 se IMIST FAST BOOT FAST B
23. ce you must connect the device to a USB 3 0 port through an optional USB 3 0 compliant cable Getting Started 1 22 JCH Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable If the computer case is opened the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen To clear the warning you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record EH E B I I f _ D Sr e a E fet 9223 UH 2 Q n in 2a x t mm mm m mma JTPM1 TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM Trusted Platform Module Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages Getting Started 1 23 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends receives 16 bytes FIFOs You can attach a serial device CI D Dn zT o o 4 gt JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case
24. code imponens The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased Memory Installation E http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ Q r o Le D N Quick Installation Motherboard Installation N Q ic 2 5 Quick Installation Chapter 2 2 6 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation http youtu be gkDYyR_83I4 Z 19 deuO Quick Installation 2 7 27 SN 3 00 Chapter 2 2 8 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation gt BE http youtu be RZsMpqxythc N O o ta 2 9 Quick Installation Front Panel Connector Installation c s S D E 9 o c c o o D LL E http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI IIS IMA SA IIS IMA SA MS ld Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2 10 Quick Installation Peripheral Connector Installation USB2 0 Connector Installation N o gt Q ic USB3 0 Connector Installation 2 11 Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation DK http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A 1 va i T Q r o Le D N 2 de d D Quick Installation 2 12 Z 19 deuO Quick Installation 2 13 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use U
25. 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 vii Preface 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 cov
26. e fixed bolt it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt the fixed lever will spring back instantly Confirm that the CPU cooler has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system Please refer to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about CPU cooler installation 1 13 Getting Started SR o o D gt Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules DIMM4 P Viso Damenstaton E D Watch the video to learn how to install memories http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ m Dual Channel mode Population Rule In Dual Channel mode the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously Enabling Dual Channel mode can enhance system performance The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual Channel mode DIMM3 DIMMI A more DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM slots To ensure system stability memory modules must be of the same type and density in Dual Channel mode Due to chipset resource usage the system will only detect up to 31 GB of memory not full 32 GB when all DIMM slots have 8GB mem
27. em security Enters the administrator password if set user has full rights to change the BIOS items User Password Sets User Password for system security Enters the user password if set but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items ZN tportnt When selecting the Administrator User Password items a password box will appear on the screen Type the password then press lt Enter gt 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 lt Esc gt to abort the selection To clear a set password press lt Enter gt when you are prompted to enter a new password A message will confirm the password is being disabled Once the password is disabled you can enter the setup and OS without authorization U Key Disabled Enables or disables U Key as user s password to access the system Make U Key at Makes a key at the USB flash drive to prevent other people from accessing the system Only the user who has the key with the flash drive can access the system Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu e O o ie Chassis Intrusion Disabled This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch Once the chassis is opened the system will record and issue a warning message To clear the warning message set the item to Reset then it will retur
28. emperatures and fan speeds a Selects a fan you want to specify the speed b Checks this item to activate the following items for changing default values c Slides the Min and Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum temperatures d Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage e Slides the arrow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage f Click the Default button to restore the default values Or click the Cancel button to abandon all changes and restore to the previous values N matan The minimum values of temperature and speed can not be set larger then the maximum values The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU system and memory DT D ei 0 O BIOS Setup 3 20 Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10 channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7 1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the Front Out Left and Front Out Right channels Software Configuration After installing the audio driver see Chapter 1 Driver and Utilities the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear at the notification area lower right of the screen gt Le You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly O 0 gt e el double click the icon A d
29. ered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI branded products that are sold into the EU You can return these products to local collection points DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gem der Richtlinie 2002 96 EG ber Elektro und Elektronik Altger te d rfen Elektro und Elektronik Altger te nicht mehr als kommunale Abf lle entsorgt werden MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt die in die Europ ische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zur ckzunehmen Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altger tesammelstelle in Ihrer N he FRANCAIS En tant qu cologiste et afin de prot ger l environnement MSI tient rappeler ceci Au sujet de la directive europ enne EU relative aux d chets des quipement lectriques et lectroniques directive 2002 96 EC prenant effet le 13 ao t 2005 que les produits lectriques et lectroniques ne peuvent tre d pos s dans les d charges ou tout simplement mis la poubelle Les fabricants de ces quipements seront oblig s de r cup rer 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 europ enne Par cons
30. es OC profile to the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only OC Profile Load from USB Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only O DT D o 0 BIOS Setup 3 18 HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature amp Current Speed Temperature 8 Speed graphic display information Hardware Monitor Fan control field Voltage Current Temperature amp Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature system temperature and fans speeds Temperature amp Speed graphic display The red graph shows the minimum and maximum temperatures that be set on the Fan control field The yellow graph shows current CPU system temperature The green shows current CPU System fan speed Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed When the current CPU temperature is over the maximum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the maximum speed When the current CPU temperature is under the minimum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the minimum speed In this field you can set the CPU and system fans speeds and target temperatures c Ij Q s 3 19 BIOS Setup Please follow the description below to set the t
31. fications CPU Support Supports AMD FX Phenom 11 Athlon Il and Sempron processors for the AM3 AM3 socket Hypertransport HyperTransport 3 0 supports up to 4 8 GT s Chipset m AMD 970 amp SB950 Memory 4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB Support m Supports DDR3 2133 0C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz m Dual channel memory architecture Expansion m 2x PCle 2 0 x16 slots Slots PCI E2 supports up to PCle 2 0 x16 speed PCI_E4 supports up to PCle 2 0 x8 speed m 2x PCle 2 0 x1 slots 2x PCI slots Multi GPU m Supports 2 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Support m Supports 2 Way AMD CrossFire Technology Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 Storage m AMD SB950 Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb s ports Supports RAID 0 RAID1 RAID5 and RAID 10 USB m AMD SB950 Chipset 12x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB 2 0 connectors m AsMedia ASM1042A 2x USB 3 0 ports available through the internal USB 3 0 connector m AsMedia ASM1142 2x USB 3 1 ports on the back panel These USB 3 0 3 1 ports do not support M Flash recovery function Audio m Realtek ALC887 Codec 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio LAN m 1x Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN Back Panel m 1x PS 2 keyboard port Connectors m 1x PS 2 mouse port m 6x USB 2 0 ports m 2x USB 3 1 ports m 1x LAN RJ45 port m 6x audio jacks Getting Started Internal Connectors
32. hange and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT FAT32 USB drive 3 5 BIOS Setup e Ij O o ie DT D o 0 O SETTINGS SETTINGS M FLASH System Status System Date Sets the system date Use tab key to switch between date elements The format is day month date lt year gt day Day of the week from Sun to Sat determined by BIOS Read only month The month from Jan through Dec lt date gt The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys lt year gt 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 lt hour gt lt minute gt lt second gt SATA Port Show the information of connected SATA device A imponen If the connected SATA device is not displayed turn off computer and re check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard System Information Shows detailed system information including CPU type BIOS version and Memory read only DMI Information Shows system information desktop Board Information and chassis Information Read only BIOS Setup 3 6 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI Express interface protocol and latency timer Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu PCI Latency Timer 32 Sets latency timer of PCI interface device Options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248
33. ie o 0 gt Getting Started 1 6 Connectors Quick Guide SYSFAN2 CPU Socket Back Panel Lew ssx00s JPWR1 PCLE1 SYSFAN1 PCI E2 SATA1 SATA2 PCI E3 Jen SATA5_6 PCI1 SATA3_4 PCI_E4 a JBAT1 JFP2 BEER BARRE ERARE BREEBEE EET EGG HI EEE JUSB4 JUSB1 1 7 Getting Started EN Q DI ie o D _ Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel VO Ports 1 9 CPU AM3 AM3 Socket 1 11 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 2 Fan Power Connectors 1 20 DIMM1 4 DDR3 Memory slots 1 14 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 24 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 25 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 23 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1 24 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1 21 JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors 1 16 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 23 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 22 JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 22 PCI_E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots 1 17 PCI1 2 PCI Expansion Slots 1 17 SATA1 6 SATA Connectors 1 19 Getting Started 1 8 Back Panel Quick Guide LAN Port O O USB 2 0 Port USB 2 0 Port T I Line In RS Out PS 2 Mouse Port 1 Elo 0 USB 2 0 Port Mic SS Out PS 2 Keyboard Port PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port The PS 2 mouse keyboard DIN connectors are for PS 2 mouse keyboard USB 2 0 Port The USB 2 0 por
34. imum capacity or press Ctrl Y to modify array capacity manually Press Ctrl Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity raup raun 3witcn rage Spacej unange upuon imponen The default capacity is the full capacity of the selected hard drives If you allocate the first LD capacity manually you can create second LD with remaining capacity of the selected hard drives 7 The LD creation is done the screen shows the LD information as below Press ESC key to the main screen Drv Capacity MB Status gt zo o x UJ Up i Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Ctrl C Define LD Enter View LD Ctrl V View Single Disk ESC Exit 8 Press ESC key to exit the utility a message System is going to REBOOT Are You Sure will display answer Y to exit it and the system will reboot View Drive Assignments LD View LD Define Menu 2 Delete LD Menu a System is going to REBOOT Are You Sure Y Reboot Any Key Back Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC Exit AMD RAID B 6 Delete LD Menu Deleting RAID 1 Press 3 on the main to enter the Delete LD Menu 2 Choose a LD No you want to delete and press Del or Alt D delete the RAID set LD No RAID Mode Drv Capacity MB Status LD 1 RAID 1 2 1999 99 Functional PaUp PaDn Switch Page Delete LD 3 On the next screen a message will di
35. istekao vek trajanja koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU Ove proizvode mo ete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje POLSKI Aby chroni nasze rodowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbaj ca o ekologi MSI przypomina e Zgodnie z Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej UE dotycz c odpad w produkt w elektrycznych i elektronicznych Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC kt ra wchodzi w ycie 13 sierpnia 2005 tzw produkty oraz wyposa enie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie mog by traktowane jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w beda zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia MSI wype ni wymagania UE przyjmuj c produkty sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej wycofywane z u ycia Produkty MSI b dzie mo na zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych ix Preface T RKCE evreci zelli iyle bilinen MSI d nyada evreyi korumak i in hat rlat r Avrupa Birli i AB Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme At 2002 96 EC Kararnamesi alt nda 13 A ustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren ge erli olmak zere elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler di er at klar gibi pe at lamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlar n reticileri cihazlar n kullan m s releri bittikten sonra r nleri geri toplamakla y k ml olacakt r Avrupa Birli ine sat lan MSI markal r nlerin kullan m s releri bitti inde MSI r nlerin geri al nmas iste i ile i
36. led configuration and behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Windows 8 Feature Disabled Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems Before enabling this item make sure all installed devices amp utilities hardware amp software should meet the Windows 8 requirements Enabled The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 requirement Disabled Disables this function MSI Fast Boot Disabled MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot Enabled Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time And the following Fast Boot will be disabled and fixed Disabled Disables MSI Fast Boot Fast Boot Disabled Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled Enabled Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time Disabled Disables the Fast Boot configuration A imponens If you want to enter BIOS with enabled MSI Fast Boot mode or enabled Fast Boot mode you have to click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes
37. llation Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer 1 Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive The installer will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in OS 2 Installer will automatically find and list all necessary drivers 3 Click Install button Q SR ie o 4 gt ATASI DRIVER amp SOFTWARE SETUP Utilities H AMD Chipset Drivers Version 14 502 0 0000 Size 908 MB Status Not installed v LAN Driver H Realtek POIE Network Drivers Version 7 90 826 2014 Size 50 MB Status Not installed wv Audio c a Realtek HD Audio Drivers Version 80 1 7427 Size 560 MB Status Not installed o mi Other Driver C Google Chrome Version 31 0 1650 59 Size 326 MB Status Installed Byinstaling this application you sgree to the Google Chrome Terms of end Privacy Policy Click here 4 The software installation will then be in progress after it has finished it will prompt you to restart 5 Click OK button to finish 6 Restart your computer You can also use the same method to install the utilities Getting Started 1 26 Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR
38. lock up 3 15 BIOS Setup e o ie DI D Le Wu CA CPU Specifications Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu The sub menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support Read only gt MEMORY Z Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory CPU Features Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu gt AMD Cool n Quiet Auto Enabled or disabled AMD Cool n Quiet function Auto Depends on AMD Design Enable Enables AMD Cool n Quiet function The Cool n Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption Disabled Disables this function A imponens When adjusting CPU Ratio the Cool n Quiet function will be disabled automatically For CPU which supports the Turbo Core Tech please set AMD Turbo Core Technology and AMD Cool n Quiet as Disabled to retain the default CPU core speed gt C1E Support Enables this item to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state C1E SVM Mode Enabled Enables or disables CPU Virtualization Enabled Enables CPU Virtualization and allows a platform to run m
39. n to Enabled later Options Disabled Enabled Reset 3 11 BIOS Setup DI 0 Le 0 CA Save amp Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system Save Changes This item is used to save current changes Discard Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values Restore Defaults This item is used to restore load all default values by the BIOS vendor Boot Override The installed boot able devices will appear on this menu you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting BIOS Setup 3 12 OC A imponens Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users Overclocking is not guaranteed and if done improperly can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware If you are unfamiliar with overclocking we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking Current CPU DRAM Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory Read only Adjust CPU FSB Frequency Allows you to set the CPU FSB frequency in MHz You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed Adjust CPU Ratio Auto Sets the CPU ratio that is
40. o con los t rminos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Uni n Europea al final de su periodo de vida Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat De richtlijn van de Europese Unie EU met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten SRPSKI Da bi zastitili prirodnu sredinu i kao preduzece koje vodi ra una o okolini i prirodnoj sredini MSI mora da vas podesti da Po Direktivi Evropske unije EU o odbacenoj ekektronskoj i elektri noj opremi Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja stupa na snagu od 13 Avgusta 2005 proizvodi koji spadaju pod elektronsku i elektri nu opremu ne mogu vi e biti odba eni kao obi an otpad i proizvo a i ove opreme bi e prinu eni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobi ajenog veka trajanja MSI e po tovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je
41. or can connect to one SATA device SATA devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray P Viso Demenstatan m i s Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD K http youtu be RZsMpqxythc n a E Q D se mi H q RM O a Es e On a E E SS GED es E HEB em EE CH ZN mnata Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply Such devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray Please refer to the device s manual for further information Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices such as HDDs SSDs and optical drives be screwed down into the case Refer to the manual that came with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90 degree angle Data loss may result during transmission otherwise SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable However it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes 1 19 Getting Started sajdeyo CPUFAN SYSFAN1 2 Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with 12V If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on board
42. or system AMD Phenom tm IC X4 Processor AMD Sempron tm IK X2 Processor ZN mnata This CPU core unlocked behavior depends on the CPU ability characteristic and it is not guaranteed Depend on CPU s characteristic once you get instable scenario please restore the default settings for system You can also check the core numbers in performance tab of Windows task manager XXX Voltage Auto optional Sets these voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually Spread Spectrum Disabled This function reduces the EMI Electromagnetic Interference generated by modulating clock generator pulses Enabled Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI Electromagnetic Interference problem Disabled Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock AN Important If you do not have any EMI problem leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance But if you are plagued by EMI select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction The greater the Spread Spectrum value is the greater the EMI is reduced and the system will become less stable For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value please consult your local EMI regulation Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to
43. ory modules installed Getting Started 1 14 Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case lf there is an I O back plate that came with the computer case please replace it with the I O backplate that came with the motherboard package The 1 0 backplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws Align the mounting plate s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below For more information please refer to the manual that came with the computer case Chapter 1 toward the rear of the computer case They should line up with the holes on the I O backplate The I O ports should be facing AN Imporent Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris To prevent damage to the motherboard any contact between the motherboard circuitry and the computer case except for the mounting stands is prohibited Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the motherboard 1 15 Getting Started Q SR ie o D gt Power Supply Viv Q el Zuel Watch the video to learn how to in
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45. r motherboard placement The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator ke A Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste or thermal tape between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU always turn off the system s power supply and unplug the power supply s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking Before attempting to overclock please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications 1 11 Getting Started EN Q E SR o o D gt CPU amp Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating Meanwhile do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink cooler fan for better heat dispersion Follow the steps below to install the CPU amp cooler correctly Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU amp motherboard 1 Pull the lever sideways a
46. rformance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging RAID Mode Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices e O o ie 3 7 BIOS Setup DI ied Le 0 exi CA SATAX Hot Plug Disabled Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support This item will appear when the SATA Mode set to AHCI 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 USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu USB Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard USB controller gt XHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables XHCI hand off support for the operating system without XHCI hand off feature EHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables EHCI hand off support for the operating system without EHCI hand off feature 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
47. s RAID 0 or 10 only m Gigabyte Boundary allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives On the Drives Assignments window use the arrow key to choose the hard drives which you want to make part of the LD use the space key to change the assignment to Y Then press Ctrl Y to save the configuration LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 1 2 Stripe Block NA Fsat Init ON Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment 01 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 M 02 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 1 Up V Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Space Ctrl Y Save ESC Exit A message will show press Ctrl Y to input a LD name as your desire or press any key to save default LD name Lg Please press Ctrl Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit If you do not input any LD name the default LD name will be used Another message will show press Ctrl Y if you are sure to erase the MBR data of the disk Or press any key to ignore this option I Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will rease the MBR data of the disks Press Ctrl Y key if you are sure to erase it lt Press any other key to ignore this option gt B 5 AMD RAID m Z TD o o o lt 6 The message will show up on the bottom press any key to use max
48. sing your mouse and keyboard users can change BIOS settings monitor CPU temperature select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name DRAM capacity the OS version and the BIOS version Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends imponens The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance Therefore the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data select the Restore Defaults and press lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions You may need to run the Setup program when m An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP You want to change the default settings for customized features A imponens Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and stability if the system
49. splay to inform you press Ctrl Y to delete the RAID set or other key to abort it Press Ctrl Y to complete the deletion LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv Capacity GB Ie al Logical Drive 1 RAID 1 0 1999 99 Stripe Block NA Cache Mode WriteThru Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment 01 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 N 02 00 ST32000641AS SATA 6G 2000 39 N Press Ctrl Y to delete the data in the disk Or press any other key to abort B 7 AMD RAID m Z 12 E o o lt gt zo o x UJ Installing Driver m New Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system 1 During the operating system installation after selecting the location to install Windows 7 8 8 1 click on Load Driver button to install a third party RAID driver 2 When prompted insert the AMD RAID Driver disk optical drive or USB and press Enter Important Please follow the instruction below to make an AMD RAID Driver for yourself Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive Click the Browse CD on the Setup screen Copy all the contents in ChipSet W7_W8 Packages Drivers SBDrv SB9xx RAID The driver diskette for AMD RAID Controller is done 3 You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters 4 Select the appropriate RAID controller and press E
50. stall power supply connectors http youtu be gkD YyR_8314 m JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply To connect the ATX power supply align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector If done correctly the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard s power connector A imponen Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard Getting Started 1 16 Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards such as discrete graphics or audio cards PCI_E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots The PCle slot supports the PCle interface expansion card PCle x16 Slot EN Q PCle x1 Slot PCI1 2 PCI Expansion Slots The PCI slot supports additional LAN SCSI USB and other add on cards that comply with PCI specifications PCI Slot A Imoorent When adding or removing expansion cards always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet Read the expansion card s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes 1 17 Getting Started Q DT o o D gt Video Graphics Cards If available
51. t is for attaching USB 2 0 devices such as keyboard mouse or other USB 2 0 compatible devices USB 3 1 Port USB 3 1 port is backward compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 devices lt supports data transfer rate up to 10 Gb s SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps A Important In order to use USB 3 1 devices you must connect to a USB 3 1 port If a USB cable is used it must be USB 3 1 compliant EN Q 1 9 Getting Started DT o o 4 gt LAN Port The standard RJ 45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network LAN LED Audio LED Status Description Off No link Link Activity LED Yellow Linked LINK ACT SPEED j LED Blinking Data activity Off 10 Mbps connection Speed LED Green 100 Mbps connection Orange Ports These connectors are used for audio devices Line in Used for connecting external audio outputting devices Line out Used as a connector for speakers or headphone Mic Used as a connector for a microphone 1 Gbps connection RS Out Rear surround sound line out in 4 5 1 7 1 channel mode CS Out Center subwoofer line out in 5 1 7 1 channel mode SS Out Side surround sound line out in 7 1 channel mode Getting Started 1 10 CPU Central Processing Unit F Introduction to AM3 AM3 CPU The surface of the CPU has a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU fo
52. tem to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of PS 2 mouse is detected Disabled Disables this function gt Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 keyboard Any Key Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of any key on PS 2 keyboard is detected Hot Key Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of hot key on PS 2 keyboard is detected Disabled Disables this function DI D Le Wu CA Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices Full Screen Logo Display Enabled Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST Enabled The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen Disabled Shows the POST messages at booting BIOS Setup 3 10 gt Boot Mode Select LEGACY UERI Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement This item will become unselectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 8 8 1 Feature is enabled UEFI Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only LEGACY UEFI Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot Boot Option 1 N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices Security Administrator Password Sets administrator password for syst
53. this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU s integrate graphics processor but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard s expansion slots Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system s graphics performance For best compatibility MSI graphics cards are recommended Q Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCle x16 slot with butterfly lock http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A m af SI Single Video Card Installation 1 Determine what type of expansion slot s the video card will use Locate the expansion slot s on the motherboard Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the computer case 2 Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot s with the display ports facing out of the computer case For a single video card installation using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended 3 Push the video card into its expansion slot s Depending on the expansion slot s used there should be clip s on the expansion slot s that will lock in place 4 If needed screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply 5 Please consult your video card s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings Getting Started 1 18 Internal Connectors SATA1 6 SATA Connectors This connector is a high speed SATA interface port Each connect
54. tructions to ensure successful computer assembly m Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component m Ensure that all components are securely connected Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start m Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components m t 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 m Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad whenever the motherboard is not installed m Before turning on the computer ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case m Do not use the computer in a high temperature environment m Do not boot the computer before installation is completed This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user m f you need help during any installation step please consult a certified computer technician A Imoortent A screwdriver not included may be required for computer assembly EN Q 1 3 Getting Started DI o Le Wu s Motherboard Speci
55. ttartam nak v g n Az ilyen term keket a legk zelebbi gy jt helyre viheti ITALIANO Per proteggere l ambiente MSI da sempre amica della natura ti ricorda che In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono 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 all interno dell Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino punto di raccolta Preface x H JIS C 0950HEE AAT HAUIS C 0950 amp 1 2006447 H1 HABE C Bs e dU HERE A ROSAS RUB F RT S x04 9 8UBR OSA NUSndd 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 96 for cadmium except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule T rkiye EEE y netmeli i T rkiye Cumhuriyeti EEE Y netmeligine Uygundur
56. ultiple operating systems in independent partitions The system can function as multiple systems virtually Disabled Disables this function IOMMU Mode Enables disables the IOMMU I O Memory Management Unit for I O Virtualization BIOS Setup 3 16 M FLASH M FLASH N import M Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk FAT32 NTFS format only Save BIOS to storage Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format Update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT32 format to update the BIOS Select one file to update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT32 format to update the BIOS The system will reboot after updating 3 17 BIOS Setup c Ij Q s OC PROFILE Mot sa nos SETTINGS OC PROFILE HARDWARE MONITOR Use USD 5 BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 management Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names the current overclocking profile Save Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saves the current overclocking profile Load Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Loads the current overclocking profile Clear Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clears the current overclocking profile OC Profile Save to USB Sav
57. used to determine CPU clock speed This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency Read only Adjust CPU NB Ratio Auto Sets the CPU NB ratio that is used to determine CPU NB clock speed Adjusted CPU NB Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency Read only CPU Smart Protection CPU Smart Protection is a mechanism of CPU overheating protection It will automatically reduce the clock when the CPU temperature gets too high SP Q s 3 13 BIOS Setup DI D Le 0 CA CPU Core Control This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores When set to Auto the CPU will operate under the default number of cores 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 DRAM Timing Mode Auto Selects the memory timing mode Auto DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD Serial Presence Detect of installed memory modules Link Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel UnLink Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for respective memory channel Advanced DRAM Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will be activated after setting Link or Unlink in DR
58. visions set out in the European Directive O N1996 V Preface Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This equipment and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Taiwan Wireless Statements Exch DE Lil SHARBAKZEDSHRER RH A RARA EA Ebr E 3 5 TJ E EAE ERDRE ERA ETERNA FEA SRRATERRE RT B R CkKSSRTERASHOEA MACKEE EKESEREFEZER EB KLWZHRSHADSSHAERLS NERES AEMENMEMENE T PERMANECER AEREA TESENEGEFE t BERT ERI ek sEsR PEH St RE DU EE 2E Japan VCCI Class B Statement 22 B Bst COS esit eS SRESAERHBBA VCC OB LCES lt OF ABiBisixf xBCS COREY REN CIVUAPFLEV AY RICE U C fipnat SRBSENEROFCEMSVET MERAS L HH CEL A EURLVELTI lt EFEN Korea Warning Statements del THAME SSS NYEN 75340 UE Preface vi Battery Information A 53 REW CA EN EU Ta European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be
59. way from the socket Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90 degree angle 2 Look for the gold arrow of the CPU The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation 3 Ifthe CPU is correctly installed the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your motherboard 4 Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket Getting Started 1 12 5 Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard 6 Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism Hook one end of the clip to hook first CPU fan connector EN Q E MES D Es A n S uo gt xs UE HED en HEB en pen HHD o 7 Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it 8 Fasten down the lever 9 Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard N important While disconnecting the Safety Hook from th
60. wer Conpnechors 1 20 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors A 1 21 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors a eee 1 22 JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 22 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector aaa 1 23 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JCOM 1 Seral Port Connector eiecit amant JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 24 QU DS EE 1 25 JBAT1 Clear CMOS dE currar 1 25 Drivers amd Utilities oia ll cede 1 26 Total Installer eoi tci e E 1 26 Chapter 2 Quick Installatlohi sise 2 1 CPU Installation Memory Installation Preface xii Motherboard Installation cara iaia Power Connectors Installation SATA HDD Installation cirios irren Front Panel Connector Installation 2 10 JEP1 Connector InstallatiOri u ua LA A EA ime 2 10 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2 10 Peripheral Gonnector Installationi i aisarniicnasic cio 2 11 USB2 0 Connector Installation 2 11 USB3 0 Connector Installation 2 11 Graphics Card Installation issi a 2 12 Chapter 3 BIOS Setpa ii 3 1 EEN SENU ai aa 3 2 Entering BIOS Seltup rares ia 3 2 OVETVI EW aun RE 3 3 Operation acini H 3 5 SETTINGS dira n Dot 3 6 ENEE 3 6 le ME WEE 3 7 A ica ie EE 3 10 A a n la eati 3 11 Save E 3 12 cor
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