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1. Preface viii ESPANOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protecci n del medio ambiente recomienda Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 los productos clasificados como el ctricos y equipos electr nicos no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio los fabricantes de equipos electr nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida MSI estar comprometido 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
2. oarnp 1 27 CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power 1 28 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio 1 29 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector i 1 29 Vo U 1 30 OCT OC Genie oneri etti 1 30 POWERI Power BU ltlOn erect cce er cede ees terae ede ped 1 31 RESET1 Reset Button gt SW TACT1 SW TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons 1 31 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Buffon L u 1 32 JUMPErs csi ca cas an eae upuwasaa 1 33 JBAT 1 Clear CMOS J mbp or 1 33 JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting 1 33 SWUM 1 34 BIOS1 IMUlti BIOS 1 34 BIOS recovery with AFUDOS 1 34 QC SW OC Genie Mode SWilch u u ciet ere re tre ee e reda 1 35 SLOW 1 Slow Mode Booting Switch sess 1 35 LED Status Indicators L EB Statusitable ri Debug Code LED Table ii 1 37 Briverssand UTD 1 38 Driver Utilities Installation a 1 38 Chapter 2 Quick Installations eccede 2 1 e dU Ocupa LL 2 2 xiii Preface Memory Installation
3. N imponens Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version Please don t set this jumper to Enabled when power off or the system will be un bootable 1 33 Getting Started zr D o 0 5 Switch BIOS1 Multi BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built in BIOS ROMs Labeled A and B default BIOS ROM is A If one is crashed you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch Green LED Blue LED BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non bootable you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below Preparation 1 Prepare a bootable USB flash drive 2 Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI official website at www msi com and then decompress the file 3 Copy the AFUDE238 exe and the BIOS file to the bootable USB flash drive BIOS recovery steps Power off the system Set the Multi BIOS switch to the functional BIOS ROM Insert the bootable USB flash drive you have made to the USB port Boot the computer into the bootable USB flash drive Set the Multi BIOS switch to the failed BIOS ROM Execute the below command to flash the BIOS For example AFUDE238 EXXXXIMS XXX 7 Restart the computer after the BIOS flashing is complete N Imoortent Do not
4. 1 11 Getting Started zr o o 0 cA CPU Central Processing Unit A Introduction to the LGA2011 3 CPU The surface of the LGA2011 3 CPU has four alignment keys and a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for mainboard placement The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator N Imoorteant 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 Getting Started 1 12 CPU amp Heatsink Installation When installing a CPU always remember to install a CPU heatsink A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability Follow the
5. zm 2 En EI H E O 1 GRE am m 999998 aft Ed N maaan Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable If the computer case is opened the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen To clear the warning you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record on e 1 27 Getting Started I Q Q D o o 0 cA CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with 12V If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on board you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control Remember to connect all system fans Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN3 N imponen Please refer to your processor s official website or consu
6. CPU Current Limit A Auto Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode When the current is over the specified limit value the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current 3 25 BIOS Setup gt Internal VR OVP OCP Protection Auto Enables or disables the over voltage protection and over current protection for CPU internal VR Voltage Regulator Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Enables the limitation of internal VR for over voltage protection and over current protection Disabled Disables this function for overclocking Internal VR Efficiency Management Auto Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Enables the VR effciency management for power saving control Disabled Disables this function DMI Gen 2 Enabled Enables or disables DMI Direct Media Interface generation 2 DMI De emphasis Control 6dB Sets the de emphasis value to improve DMI margins However the default usually works best 3DMark2001 XP Turbo Disabled Enables or disables 3DMark2001 Enabling it could improve 3DMark2001 performance in XP DI o 0 Oo BIOS Setup 3 26 M FLASH M FLASH N 1 M Flash funcion allows to update BIOS from USB flash disk FAT32 NTFS format only
7. Intel RST does not support PCle M 2 SSD with Legacy ROM USB Intel X99 Express Chipset 6x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB 3 0 connectors 6x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB 2 0 connectors AsMedia ASM1142 2x USB 3 1 ports on the back panel m VIA VL805 4x USB 3 0 ports on the back panel Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger Audio m Realtek ALC1150 Codec 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio Supports S PDIF output LAN m 1x Intel I210 AT Gigabit LAN controller Getting Started 1 4 Back Panel 1x PS 2 port Connectors 2x USB 2 0 ports 1x Clear CMOS button m 6x USB 3 0 ports m 2x USB 3 1 ports 1x Optical S PDIF OUT connector m 1x LAN RJ45 port m 5x OFC audio jacks Internal m 1x 24 pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector m 1x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 10x SATA 6Gb s connectors 2x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2 0 ports 2x USB 3 0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 3 0 ports m 2x 4 pin CPU fan connectors m 3x 4 pin system fan connectors 1x Clear CMOS jumper m 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x TPM module connector 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x GO2BIOS button 1x Power button 1x Reset button m 2x Base Clock control butto
8. N u Goon co a SSS L mOO9O eS Ezra camm Ex oo AAO 11 Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan s wires facing towards the fan connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket 12 Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws 9 inch pounds 13 Finally attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard M 1 15 Getting Started I Q Q 22 o o 0 5 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules 2 0000 CESAS ee Em P Viso Demensttation Watch the video to learn how to install memory 1 http youtu be T03aDrJPyQs n Up to Quad Channel mode This mainboard supports up to four memory channels Two DIMM slots provide a single channel The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four data bus channels simultaneously to enhance system performance Please refer the following tables for more details Defined Channel list Channel DIMM Slot Channel A DIMM1 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM3 DIMM4 Channel C DIMM5 DIMM6
9. Per Core Enables the X Core Ratio Limit 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 for all cores This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function BIOS Setup 3 16 gt X Core Ratio Limit Auto These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed These items allow you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores 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 EIST Enabled Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production Disabled Disables EIST Intel Turbo Boost Enabled Enables or disables the Intel Turbo Boost This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function Enabled Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state Disabled Disables this function Enhanced Turbo Disabled Enables or disables Enhance
10. A 2 Software panel OVOerVIOW sasa auqa et ttp A 2 Auto popup dialog pn aE Pea ener A 3 Appendix B Intel B 1 i iro ro o NAA EA ERE EE MDC RENE B 2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option B 3 Degraded RAID Array System Acceleration optional RST Synchronization Optional rre oerte ecce ea titre penat B 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the X99A MPOWER Series MS 7885 v4 X ATX motherboard The X99A MPOWER Series motherboards are based on Intel X99 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced Intel LGA2011 3 processor the X99A MPOWER Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Packing Contents Q Drivers amp Utilities Motherboard Disc User Guide VO Shield Alp Software amp Application SATA Cable M Connector User Guide SLI Cable These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased Getting Started 1 2 Assembly Precautions The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer asse
11. SRPSKI Da bi za titili prirodnu sredinu i kao preduze e koje vodi ra una o okolini i prirodnoj sredini MSI mora da vas podesti da Po Direktivi Evropske unije EU o odba enoj 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 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 RK E
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13. Channel D DIMM7 DIMM8 N mnata DDR4 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR3 and the DDR4 standard is not backward compatible Always install DDR4 memory modules in DDR4 DIMM slots Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot first Due to chipset resource usage the system will only detect up to 127 GB of memory not full 128 GB when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules installed Getting Started 1 16 Suggestions for Multi Channel mode population rule Dual Channel mode Installed DIMMs 2 memory modules Diagram DIMM1 DIMMS Triple Channel mode Installed DIMMs 3 memory modules Diagram DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMMS Quad Channel mode Installed DIMMs 4 memory modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMMS DIMM7 Diagram 1 17 Getting Started Chapter 1 DI e D Quad Channel mode Installed DIMMs 6 memory modules Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMMS DIMM6 DIMM7 RE VI E DIMM3 DIMMI DIMMS L 1 lele Installed DIMMs 8 memory modules Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMMA DIMMS DIMM6 DIMM7 DIMM8 N imponens To ensure system stability for Dual Triple Quad channel mode memory modules must be of the same type number and density And for every channel the odd numbe
14. Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan Mode Please check the Smart Fan Mode to enable the Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan Mode 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 under the setting temperature the CPU system fan will run at the corresponding speed In this field you can set the CPU system fan speed and the target temperatures by moving the square Imatan The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system Se Ij Q ic Function Buttons All Full Speed Sets all CPU system fans to run at full speed All Set Default Sets all CPU system fans to run at default speed All Set Cancel Discards current all changes and restore to the previous values gt Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU system and memory 3 29 BIOS Setup Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10 channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7 1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the Front Out Left and Front Out Right channels Software 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
15. SATA HDD Installation gt 8 http youtu be RZsMpqxythc N Q ta 2 9 Quick Installation M 2 module Installation gt http youtu be JCTFABytrYA 1 gt qa CE 19 D g A ir lt As 8 Quick Installation 2 10 Front Panel Connector Installation c S S E 9 o c c o n LL E http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI 1 9 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation Quick Installation 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation USB2 0 Connector Installation DT D 0 N USB3 0 Connector Installation Quick Installation 2 12 Graphics Card Installation DK http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A N Q ta TS Um 2 13 Quick Installation Chapter 2 2 14 Quick Installation Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use Using your mouse and keyboard users can change BIOS settings monitor CPU temperature select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name DRAM capacity the OS version and the BIOS version Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends Important The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system per
16. You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly double click the icon fo gt 5 D 5 x gt 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 Realtek HD Audio Speaker Configuration 7 1 Speaker Optional Speakers Full range 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 2 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 A 3 Realtek Audio Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID
17. 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 23 Getting Started Q zr ie SATA_EX1 SATA Express Connector The SATA Express a new high performance storage interface supports to connect 1 SATA Express device with up to 10 Gb s transfer rate Connects the SATA Express device to this 3 in 1 connector by a SATA Express cable M2_1 M 2 Port The M 2 port supports either M 2 SATA 6Gb s module or M 2 PCle module E H LJ es eee Tam li S peas gt opro Watch the video to learn how to Install M 2 module http youtu be JCTFABytrYA n N The SATA Express port SATA5 6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M 2 SATA interface module in the M 2 port Intel RST does not support PCle M 2 SSD with Legacy ROM M 2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the M 2 module Getting Started 1 24 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs The J
18. EEEn 1 29 Getting Started I Q Q zr o o 0 5 Buttons The motherboard has numerous on board buttons to control various functions This section will explain how to change your motherboard s functions through the use of these on board buttons OC1 OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically overclock the system To enable OC Genie Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode On the next boot the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance To disable OC Genie Set this button to OFF while the system is in power off mode and the configuration parameters will return to its normal values P Viso Bemensttatiom Watch the video to learn how to use the OC Genie button http youtu be nlpRvWkUazg EH NI H LJ es eee Off ocra ees imponens This motherboard provides two ways to enable OC Genie press the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard or click the virtual OC Genie button in BIOS You can specify how OC Genie to be enabled by using the OC Genie Function Control item in BIOS Please install DDR4 2133 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink cooler to use the OC Genie function We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range or the damages risks caused by overclocking behavio
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20. Please consult your video card s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings Getting Started 1 22 Internal Connectors SATA1 10 SATA Connectors This connector is a high speed SATA interface port Each connector can connect to one SATA device SATA devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray gt Viso Demonstration s Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD http youtu be RZsMpqxythc TH Chapter 1 1 cam SATA1 6 support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 m SATA7 10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode The 5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M 2 SATA interface module in the M 2 port 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
21. Q zr ie Power Supply gt Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors http youtu be gkDYyR_83l4 n JPWR1 3 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 N lmoortent 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 20 Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards such as discrete graphics or audio cards PCI E1 6 PCle Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card PCle 3 0 x16 Slot PCle 2 0 x1 Slot I Q PCle Bandwidth Table m 3 0 PCle Gen 3 0 lanes 2 0 PCle Gen 2 0 lanes When installing the M 2 PCle interface module please set the M 2 PCH Strap for M 2 PCIE in BIOS Fora single PCle x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance using the PCI slot is recommended When adding or removing expansion cards always turn off the power supply and unplug the p
22. Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file includes the ME management settings in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS and ME The system will reboot after updating 3 27 BIOS Setup Se Ij Q ic OC PROFILE SETTINGS OC PROFILE HARDWARE MONITOR BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 management Press Enter 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 Load from ROM Loads OC profile from ROM OC Profile Save to USB Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only OC Profile Load from USB Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only EJ ie o ct p O BIOS Setup 3 28 HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature amp Speed information Fan control field Setting pU F 5 Voltage display Current Temperature amp Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature system temperature and fans speeds
23. button section to clear the CMOS data and enter the BIOS to load the default settings DRAM Training Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub menu Enables or disables the various training ways of DRAM The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing these items in this sub menu If it occurs please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data and enter the BIOS to load the default settings Memory Fast Boot Auto Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS eo Enabled Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training After that the memory will not be initialed and trained when m booting to accelerate the system booting time m Disabled The memory will be initialed and trained every booting 5 lt Voltage Setting gt DigitALL Power Press Enter to enter the sub menu Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM VR 12VIN OCP Expander Auto Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage The higher expanding value indicates less protection Therefore please adjust the current carefully if needed or it may damage the CPU VR MOS If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically 3 19 BIOS Setup CPU Phase Control Auto Controls
24. functionality and accelerating system on platforms gt 25 o 5 x UJ Introduction The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb s Serial ATA uses long thin cables making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC The most outstanding features are 1 Supports 3 Gb s or 6 Gb s transfers with CRC error checking 2 Supports Hot plug n play feature 3 Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing elevator seek and packet chain command Intel RAID controller offers RAID level 0 Striping RAID level 1 Mirroring and Duplexing RAID level 5 Block Interleaved Distributed Parity RAID level 10 A Stripe of Mirrors Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives Spreading the hard drive I O load across independent channels greatly improves I O performance RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created and a RAI
25. icons to change the boot priority High priority Low 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 My Favorites Allows you to create your personal BIOS menu where you can save and access your favorite frequently used BIOS setting items m Default HomePage Allows you to select a BIOS menu e g Settings OC etc as the BIOS home page Favorite1 5 Allows you to add the frequently used favorite BIOS setting items in one page BIOS Setup 3 4 Adding BIOS item to Favorite 1 5 1 Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item 2 Right click or press F2 key and then choose a favorite menu Favorite 1 5 to add the BIOS item Favorite 2 Favorite 3 Choose a favorite menu Favorite 4 to add the BIOS item Favorite 5 Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1 5 1 Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS item in the Favorite 1 5 menu 2 Right click or press F2 key and then click Delete to delete the BIOS item Click Delete to delete the BIOS item Changing the order of BIOS items on Favorite 1 5 1 Enter the Favorite 1 5 menu 2 Right click or press F2 key and then click Menu lock 3 Highlight an item and then click
26. item appears when Secure Boot is enabled Standard 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 sub menu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to Custom Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes Press Enter to enter the sub menu Wake Up Event By BIOS Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system BIOS Activates the following items and use these items to set the wake up 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 Note enables this Item to sup
27. steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard P Viso Demensttatiom a a Watch the video to learn how to install CPU amp heatsink http youtu be WPhyn2C5mgs n 1 Open hinge lever You can identify the hinge lever as below shown it with a interlocking feature on the other end 2 Open active lever I Q Hinge lever Active lever 3 Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever 4 Grasp the tab only it has risen away from the socket open load plate to full open position 1 13 Getting Started 5 Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the metal contacts facing downward The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct fit 6 Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap Alignment Key zr ie o 0 cA 7 Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket 8 Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket Getting Started 1 14 9 Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste or thermal tape on the top of the CPU This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating 10 Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard CPUFAN1 Eu EH Thermal paste LETT ER e H 9 S lt Si 49
28. system gt DRAM CH A B CH C D Over Current Protection Auto Sets the current limit for DRAM over current protection Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enhanced Extends the limitation of memory over current protection gt DRAM CH CH C D Switching Frequency Auto Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM voltage and minimize ripple range If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically gt DRAM CH A B CH C D VRM Over Temperature Protection Auto Sets the temperature limit on DRAM VRM for over temperature protection The DRAM frequency may be throttled when DRAM VRM over the specified temperature If set to Auto BIOS will configure this settings PCH Over Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for PCH over voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system PCH Under Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for PCH under voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system PCH Over Current Protection Auto Sets the current limit for PCH over current protection Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enhanced Extends the limitation of PCH over current protection gt PCH Switching Frequency Auto Sets the PWM wo
29. the arrow buttons or press the up down arrow keys to change the item order 4 Finally click the lock button to fix the order Temperature CPU Uli Ij Q se Arrow buttons Lock button 3 5 BIOS Setup DI D 0 6 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 Enter Click Double click the left button Select Icon Field N NIU Click the right button Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu BIOS Setup Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help Favorites assistant Enter My Favorites menu CPU Specifications Enter Memory Z Load optimized defaults Load Overclocking Profile Save Overclocking Profile Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT FAT32 USB drive 3 6 Updating BIOS Updating the 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 disk Only the FAT32 NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M FLASH Updating BIOS 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update fi
30. zr ere nete ott trs eee cone ua ea er ere tte ana Motherboard Installation Power Connectors Installation crore ar eerie rr ton witness 2 7 SATA HDD Installations u u aS ianya etr eee retener cea 2 9 M 2 module Installation tics ioco irte ore rn eere erret recen 2 10 Front Panel Connector Installation i 2 11 JFP1 Connector Installation riti d necne tare ce 2 11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation iisisti naasia 2 12 USB2 0 Connector Installation isna 2 12 USB3 0 Connector Installation rt Ila 2 12 Graphics Card Installation estes iiic td e ee ides ti recs 2 13 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 5 ierit territi cene cente 3 1 uates s 3 2 Entering BIOS Setup etie see cde c PR EE 3 2 OVENI CW UR 3 3 Operation DE 3 6 Updating BIOS ii ER ERG a SUR des 3 7 Updating the BIOS with ii 3 7 SETTINGS ad Loud A ecc ecrit PE Sud det 3 8 System Status 9 8 PON ANG REN TD 3 8 TEMERE 3 13 i e e 3 14 SIT pip 3 15 o c 3 16 M FLASH Be X 3 27 OC PROFILE nas 3 28 HARDWARE MONITOR retreat tette te rk ete aio 3 29 Appendix A Realtek Audio u A 1 Software Configuratio
31. AID m 125 2 lt m Reset Disks to Non RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives The following screen appears Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non RAID disk This does not apply to Recovery volumes Port Drive Model Serial Size Status XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset t4 Previous Next SPACE Selects ENTER Selection Complete gt Oo 5 x UJ t 4 Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Use the lt Space gt key to select the disks and press lt Enter gt key A confirmation sentence will appear below and then press lt Y gt key to accept the selection A You will lose all data on the RAID drives 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 Intel RAID B 8 m Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press Enter to change recovery volume mode The following screen appears Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk Enable Only
32. AN HDD USB and audio Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller gt 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 e Ij x 3 9 BIOS Setup DI D 0 6 SATA Mode AHCI Mode SATA1 6 Sets the operation mode of the onboard 1st SATA controller 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 performance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging RAID Mode Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices gt SSATA Mode AHCI Mode For SATA7 10 Sets the operation mode of the onboard 2nd SATA controller 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 sp
33. AN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors 1 28 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button 1 32 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 29 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 33 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 27 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1 25 JPWR1 3 ATX Power Connectors 1 20 JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 1 33 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 29 JUSB1 2 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 26 JUSB3 4 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 27 M2_1 M 2 Port 1 24 OC1 OC Genie Button 1 30 OC SW1 OC Genie Mode Switch 1 35 PCI E1 6 PCle Expansion Slots 1 21 POWER1 Power Button 1 31 RESET1 Reset Button 1 31 SATA1 10 SATA Connectors 1 23 SATA EX1 SATA Express Connector 1 24 SLOW 1 Slow Mode Booting Switch 1 35 SW TACT1 SW TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons 1 31 1 9 Getting Started lt Q zr ie Back Panel Quick Guide Clear CMOS Button PS 2 Port USB 2 0 Port USB 3 0 Port USB 3 0 Port USB 3 1 Port USB 3 0 Port Optical MIC S PDIF Out PS 2 Port A PS 2 DIN connector is for a PS 2 mouse keyboard Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store System configuration data Using CMOS RAM the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is turned on If you wish to clear the system configuration press the button to clear the data gt USB 2 0 Port The USB 2 0 port is for attaching USB 2 0 devices such as keyboard mou
34. BEU C Roe due REDENE ALS REF KSOSAWRORTYBBNWSNET 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 Turkiye EEE y netmeli i T rkiye Cumhuriyeti EEE Y netmeli ine Uygundur 2008 1057 Vi t Nam RoHS K t ng y 01 12 2012 tat 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 lung 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 i GOP WMI GMUINGU CE EC
35. D 0 stripe is created over these Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison Intel Rapid Storage Technology utilizes RAID 1 functionality to copy data from a designated Master drive to a designated Recovery drive The size of the Master drive must be less than or equal to the size of the Recovery drive When a Recovery volume is created complete capacity of the Master drive will be used as the Master volume Only one Recovery Volume can exist on a system There are 2 methods of updating the data on the Master to the Recovery drive They are Continuous Update Policy and On Request Update Policy N Imoorteant The least number of hard drives for RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery or Matrix mode is 2 The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4 And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3 All the information volumes pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix Intel RAID B 2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the System BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services Please use Ctrl lt I gt keys to enter the Intel RAID for Serial ATA status screen which sho
36. FP1 connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide When installing the front panel connectors please use the optional M Connector to simplify installation Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M Connector and then plug the M Connector into the motherboard P Vico Demensttation Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI Za _ gt S Z IE a p lt lt j lt 8 d eT ded F JFP1 B A Eo oo eo E 22 alan an 90999 8 mi ceca JFP2 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 25 Getting Started Q zr ie o JUSB1 2 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 JUSB1 red mark connector supports MSI s new Super Charger technology which provides quicker USB charging of your smartphone or other USB powered
37. First release 2015 01 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 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 service download Contact our technical staff at http register msi com iii 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 m The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting
38. ID value Disabled Use the actual maximum CPUID input value 3 23 BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the System It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always Enabled Enables NO Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks and worms Disabled Disables this function Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology Enabled Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions The system can function as multiple systems virtually Disabled Disables this function Intel VT D Tech Enabled Enables or disables Intel VT D Intel Virtualization for Direct I O technology Enabled Enables Intel VT D technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions The system can function as multiple systems virtually Disabled Disables this function 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
39. OS Button If you enable the MSI Fast Boot feature in BIOS the keyboard will be unavaiable and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL will not function Therefore you can press this button to enter BIOS Setup after reboot mA EJ ap H 1 GRE mesos ec m Getting Started 1 32 Jumpers 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 B Keep Data Clear Data I Q N You 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 JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution that provides the extreme overclocking conditions to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing DO Normal Enabled Default Please enable this jumper during BIOS POST
40. PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Normal Sets the normal power phase profile for CPU it could provide a stable system proformance and effective power saving capability Optimized Sets the optimum power phase profile for CPU it could provide the system with an optimum power saving capability Disabled Disables the PWM power phase switching feature CPU Vdroop Offset Control Auto Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU vdroop If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically CPU Over Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for CPU over voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Under Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for CPU under voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Over Current Protection Auto Sets the current limit for CPU over current protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher values provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Switching Frequency Auto Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range I
41. Preface X99A MPOWER Motherboard G52 78851XJ 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 Int l Co Ltd m 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 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 Revision History Revision Revision History Date V4 0
42. 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 m 2 Q t 4 select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select lt Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On Request after you enable Only Recovery Disk or Only Master Disk B 9 Intel RAID gt o 5 x UJ 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 Missing Hard Drive Member 1 Make sure the system is powered off 2 Reconnect the hard drive 3 Reboot the system to Windows the rebuild will occur automatically Failed Hard Drive Member 1 Make sure the system is powered off 2 Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity 3 Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press Ctrl and I keys simultaneously during the Power On Self Test POST RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID 1 Mirror XX
43. X XGB Physical Disks Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility 4 Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding and then press ENTER Intel RAID B 10 Exit Intel RAID Option ROM and then reboot to Windows system When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume click Yes 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 of Current Status Your system is functioning normally O Click on any element in the storage system view to manage its properties gt Array 0000 Volume Rebuilding 1 complete eo Disk on port Unknown Missing gt m B lt B 11 Intel RAID gt 5 15 5 x UJ System Acceleration optional Intel Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache Which can store frequently used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM The SSD cache with the advantages of high speed read write and non volatile memory to accelerate the system performance imponens Check your SSD manufacturer s website upgrade firmware in order to support Intel Rapid Storage Technology I
44. 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 7885 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 provisions set out in the European Directive O N1996 V Pr
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46. ator 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 Trusted Computing Sets TPM Trusted Platform Module function TPM SUPPORT Disabled Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Chassis Intrusion Disabled This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch Once the chassis is opened the system will record and issue a warning message To clear the warning message set the item to Reset then it will return to Enabled later Options Disabled Enabled Reset BIOS Setup 3 14 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
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48. d Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU performance Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio Disabled Disables this function OC Genie Function Control By Onboard Button Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile By BIOS Options OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen By Onboard Button OC Genie function is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard OC Genie Switch Gear1 Selects a kind of overclocking profiles for OC Genie Function Gear1 Enables Gear1 overclocking profile for overclocking For normal users using original fan Gear2 Enables Gear2 overclocking profile for extreme overclocking or OCers using better heat dissipation fan such as liquid cooling or customized one 3 17 BIOS Setup e Ij x DI o 0 6 AN moore 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 Updating BIOS or clearing CMOS is not allowed in OC Genie mode and it may cause OC Genie function fail or other effect Ring Ratio Auto Sets t
49. devices To enable this feature please install the MSI Super Charger application on your computer When the Super Charger application is turned on the JUSB1 connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your connected device Please note that when the Super Charger application is turned on data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB1 connector will not function To enable the JUSB1 connector to function as a normal USB 3 0 connector please turn off the Super Charger application When the computer is in stand by or hibernation mode S3 S4 S5 Super Charger mode will automatically be enabled imponen Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage Touse a USB 3 0 device you must connect the device to a USB 3 0 port through an optional USB 3 0 compliant cable Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging Super Charger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has Super Charger technology For iPad JUSB1 red mark can still charge iPad in S3 4 S5 state We recommend that don t disconnect the device when you charge it in S1 state Getting Started 1 26 JUSB3 4 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
50. ed RAID level 5 Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks Name Volume0 RAID Level Mirror Disks Select Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync m 125 lt Create Volume The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks t 1 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select N mnata 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 B 5 Intel RAID gt 25 5 x UJ 6 Goto the Create Volume field and press lt Enter gt the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume Press Y to continue CREATE VOLUME MENU Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Volume0 RAID1 Mirror Select Disks N A XXX X GB NIA WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Press ENTER to create the specified volume 7 Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creatio
51. eed and performance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging 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 gt USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function Press Enter to enter the sub menu gt 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 EHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables EHCI hand off support for the operating system without EHCI hand off feature gt 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 Enables the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not support USB Disabled The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors Press Enter to
52. eface 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 P A E EAE ERDRE 658 SRRATERRE EEE T t BERT RE DU EE 2E Japan VCCI Class B Statement 7274 Bst COS esit eS VCC lt OF COREY REN CIVUAPFLEV AY RICE U C fipnat SRBSENEROFCEMSVET HH TEL U MWMVALTCEEWS Korea Warning Statements del THAME 285 NYEN 75340 Ws Preface vi Battery Information 3 REW CA ak Eur 85 European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulator
53. enter the sub menu BIOS Setup 3 10 EuP 2013 Disabled Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation Enabled Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation Disabled Disables this function Note When enabled the system will not support S4 amp S5 wake up by USB and PCIe devices 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 On board Function LED Control On Enables or disables the onboard function LEDs On Enables onboard function LEDs Off Disables onboard function LEDs Windows 8 8 1 Configuration Sets Windows 8 8 1 detailed configuration and behaviors Press Enter to enter the sub menu Windows 8 8 1 Feature Disabled Enables the supports for Windows 8 8 1 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 8 1 requirements Enabled The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 8 1 requirement Disabled Disables this function MSI Fast Boot Disabled MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the syste
54. ffset Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage manually CPU Core Voltage CPU Ring Voltage Auto Sets the CPU Core Ring voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU Core Ring Voltage Mode sets to Auto Adaptive Mode Override Mode CPU Core Ring Voltage Offset Mode Auto Selects the offset mode of CPU Core Ring voltage This item appears when CPU Core Ring Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode Adaptive Offset Override Offset Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode CPU Core Ring Voltage Offset Auto Sets the offset value of CPU Core Ring voltage If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU Core Ring Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode Adaptive Offset Override Offset CPU SA Voltage Mode Manual Mode Selects the control mode of CPU SA voltage Manual Allows you to set the voltage manually Offset Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode CPU SA Offset Mode Auto Selects the offset mode for CPU SA voltage This item appears when CPU SA Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode Auto This setting will be configured automatically b
55. formance 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 Enter in BIOS to load the default settings DI D o 0 6 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 Important 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 Enter 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
56. he OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen Disabled Shows the POST messages at booting gt GO2BIOS Disabled Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off Enabled The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button about 2 4 seconds when the system is off Disabled Disables this function gt Boot Mode Select LEGACY UEFI 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 mode 3 13 BIOS Setup e Ij x DI D o 0 6 FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot gt Boot Option 1 N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices Security Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security Enters the administrator password if set user has full rights to change the BIOS items User Password Sets User Password for system security Enters the user password if set but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items AN important When selecting the Administr
57. he ring ratio The valid value range depends on the installed CPU Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency Read only lt CPU BCLK Setting gt CPU Base Clock MHz Default Sets the CPU Base clock You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed This item appears when the installed processor supports this function Current CPU Base Clock Strap Shows the current CPU Base Clock Strap Read only This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting CPU Base Clock Apply Mode Auto Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Next Boot CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot Immediate CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately During Boot CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot lt DRAM Setting gt gt 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 gt DRAM Frequency Auto Sets the DRAM frequency Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency Read only Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled X M P Extreme Memory Profile is the overclocking technology by memory module This item
58. 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 eo Ij Q se 3 15 BIOS Setup r ie o ct 0 O OC LN mananan 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 f you are unfamiliar with overclocking we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking Simple Advanced Mode Advanced EEnables or disables to show the simple or complete version of OC settings Simple Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup Advanced Provides the advanced OC settings for experienced users to configure in BIOS setup Note We use as the symbol for the OC settings of Advanced mode Extreme OC Setup Disabled Sets the optimal BIOS setting for extreme overclocking Options Disabled LN2 Extreme LN2 Normal CPU Setting gt CPU Ratio Apply Mode All Core Sets applied mode for CPU ratio This item only appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed All Core Enables the CPU Ratio All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio that be set in Adjust CPU Ratio
59. le into the computer 2 Restartthe system and then press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST 3 Enter the M FLASH menu and then select the Select one file to update BIOS and ME and then select the BIOS update file to begin the BIOS update SETTINGS M FLASH 4 After the flashing process is 100 complete the system will restart Se Ij Q ic 3 7 BIOS Setup r o o ct 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 PortX Show the information of connected SATA device Important If the connected SATA device is not displayed turn off computer and re check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard System Information Shows detailed system information including CPU type BIOS version and Memory read only DMI Information Shows system information desktop Board Information and chassis Informa
60. lt your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink The CPUFAN1 2 and SYSFAN1 2 3 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 28 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case This connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide 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 SEE H G E x gt e 25 lt lt o Z E gt gt uL Y e MS Q S le NN c M NR B Qk OS d 2 i B Ze N fr d Ze 0 S gt lt lt Y 2 2 25 CET a To m TO lt lt so Oz s Xe Eso COS Ses T ep Fo C PB eC lt gt 0 oon ue maU SEE 999 wi
61. m 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 for Windows 7 Enabled for Windows 8 8 1 Enables or disables the Windows 8 8 1 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 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 e Ij x 3 11 BIOS Setup Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing Press Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 8 1 Feature 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 Disables this function Secure Boot Mode Standard Selects the secure boot mode This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded This
62. mbly Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component 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 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 Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic 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 use the computer in a high temperature environment Do not boot the computer before installation is completed This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user f you need help during any installation step please consult a certified computer technician N lmoortent A screwdriver not included may be required for computer assembly I Q 1 3 Getting Started 191deuo Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Supports New Intel Core i7 Processo
63. n is finished MAN MENU Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID Name Level 0 Volume0 Physical Devices Port Device Model 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX Serial Intel RAID RAID1 Mirror XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options 6 Exit Strip Size Status Bootable N A XXX XGB Yes Size Type Status Vol ID XXX XGB XXX XGB B 6 Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost N MERI If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM your system will become un bootable Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press lt Enter gt key to select a RAID volume for deletion Then press lt Delete gt key to delete the selected RAID volume The following screen appears Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID1 Mirror 2 XXX XGB Normal Yes This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete Volume0 Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes t 1 Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Press lt Y gt key to accept the volume deletion B 7 Intel R
64. ncreasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET So please make sure a cooling solution is well prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection Enabled Enables or disables the CPU VRM over temperature protection Enabled Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over temperature protection The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU temperature over the specified temperature Disabled Disables this function gt DRAM CH CH C D Phase Control Auto Controls PWM phase proportionally according to the DRAM loading If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the DRAM PWM phase automatically Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Optimized Sets the optimum power phase profile Disabled Disables the PWM power phase switching feature gt DRAM CH CH C D Over Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for DRAM over voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system DI o 0 Oo BIOS Setup 3 20 gt DRAM CH CH C D Under Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for DRAM under voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the
65. ns 1x OC Genie button 1x Multi BIOS switch 1x OC Genie mode switch 1x Slow mode booting switch 1x Slow mode booting jumper 1x 2 Digit Debug Code LED yo NUVOTON NCT6792 Controller Chip Controller Hardware CPU System temperature detection Monitor CPU System fan speed detection CPU System fan speed control BIOS m 2x 128 Mb flash Features UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 5 0 PnP 1 0a SM BIOS 2 7 DMI 2 0 Multi language 1 5 Getting Started Special OC Certified Features Audio Boost Military Class 4 m OC Genie 4 m Click BIOS 4 m NVIDIA SLI AMD CrossFire GO2BIOS Easy Button m Direct OC Clear CMOS Button m Total Fan Control m Super Charger Smart Utilities Command Center ECO Center Software m Drivers MSI Command Center Live Update 6 Smart Utilities Super Charger Fast Boot ECO Center Intel Extreme Tuning Utility m Norton Internet Security Solution r ie o 0 cA Form ATX Form Factor Factor m 12 0 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm For the latest information about CPU please visit http www msi com cpu support For more information on compatible components please visit http www msi com test report Getting Started 1 6 Block Diagram 4 Channel DDR4 Memory Haswell E Processor LGA2011 3 CPU o e sseidx3 24 Qc sseidx3 24 Qt ss dx3
66. nt to use to accelerate your storage system SATA SSD on Controller 0 Port 4 224 GB Select the size allocates for the cache memory 14968 Ful disk capacity up to 64 68 O Custom 540 Select the disk or volume to accelerate SATA disk on Controller 0 Port 0 1 397 GB system bd m B en 2 lt Select the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode Enhanced mode Maximized mode Once acceleration is complete you will need to restart your computer before performing any partition or formatting operations on the accelerated disk More help ox E 12 Click OK and reboot the system The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View A You click More help on this page More help of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information SH Current Status Storage System View o Your system is functioning normal Ras 15768 Manage Qai SHAS Click on any element in the storage system view to manage its properties P 22468 The windows wrte cache buffer fushing policy can be enabled for ll RAID array drives to ensure data integrity or disabled to improve data performance Click the Help icon for more information on setting the write cache buffer flushing policy based on your needs pertormance Your sys
67. ntel Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode Even though there is only one hard drive you must set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS The OS must be installed in the RAID ready disk in order to use the SSD caching Follow these steps to enable system acceleration If Windows has been installed in RAID mode skip to the step 5 1 Reboot and enter the BIOS steup Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS Install Windows operating system Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD ROM drive 2 3 4 5 Install Intel RAID driver 111951 DRIVER amp SOFTWARE SETUP a Drivers Utilities Security m information Drivers LANDriver v D Intel Network Drivers Version 19 0 27 0 Size 170 MB Status Not installed D mter Wireless Drivers Version 17 0 1312 0414 Size 630 MB Status Not installed Drive v D inte RAID Driver Version 13 0 0 1098 Size 18 MB Status Not installed D Realtek HD Audio Drivers Version 6 0 1 7188 Size 580 MB Status Installed Install 6 Powered off 7 Connect the SSD 8 Reboot the system to Windows Intel RAID B 12 9 Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application 10 Click Enable acceleration under Performance tab Intel Smart Response Technology Technoicay Voursjstem can be aorslerated ip ender t improve the overall performance Power amp Click here 11 Select the acceleration mode options Select the solid state drive you wa
68. od 05 sseidxa 24 PCle x1 slot PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus Intel 1210 SSS N s 1x SATA Express PCle x1 slot DE x SATA 6Gb s 2 ports reserved for SATA Express SS 6x USB 3 0 CE 6x USB 2 0 sng 929 3 24 X99 PCH 4x USB 3 0 ASMEDIA S ASM1142 2x USB 3 1 PCI Express Bus NV6792 Super I O P S2 Mouse Keyboard Sout Line In 29 RS Out Line Out ISIPDIF Out MIC Ho 1 7 Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide CPU Socket DIMM8 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 JPWR2 DIMM7 CPUFAN2 DIMM2 SYSFAN1 DIMM6 DIMM3 JPWR3 DH DIMM4 DI Te M H O r 0 Back T Panel pim HH Y FH mS Bs m H JPWR1 ET ELI L ge JUSB1 SYSFAN3 E QUO M21 P 1 PURVI CLE JUSB2 PCI_E2 O E SATA1_2 PCLES zu E SATA3 4 PCI E4 po O E SATA7_8 PCI E5 SATA9 10 Im JTPM1 te JSLOW1 irm SLOW 1 PCI E6 E Brem mx Jen BERAE 99 9 Ge 5 EL JBAT1 BIOS1 pim SYSFAN2 RESET SATA6 SW TACT2 SATA5 SW TACT1 JUSB4 JUSB3 OC1 oc sw1 JFP1 JFP2 FASTB1 Getting Started 1 8 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel 1 10 BIOS1 Multi BIOS Switch 1 34 CPUF
69. 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 Enabled Enables Intel AES support Disabled Disables Intel AES support Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating Enabled Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature Disabled Disables this function DI o 0 Oo BIOS Setup 3 24 gt Intel C State Enabled 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 gt 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 Disables this function Package C State limi
70. ower supply power cable from the power outlet Read the expansion card s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes 1 21 Getting Started Q zr ie Video Graphics Cards If available this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU s integrate graphics processor but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard s expansion slots Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system s graphics performance For best compatibility MSI graphics cards are recommended gt Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCle x16 slot with butterfly lock http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A m 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 E1 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 f 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
71. port Resume By USB Device with third party USB 3 0 port Disabled Disables this function DI o 0 Oo BIOS Setup 3 12 Resume By Onboard LAN Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected Disabled Disables this function 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 Disables this function gt Resume From 53 54 55 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 Disables this function gt Resume From 53 54 55 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 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 T
72. r tis possible to disable the OC Genie function in the BIOS setup Please refer to the BIOS section of the manual for instructions on how to turn off OC Genie from the BIOS The usage of OC Genie is at the user s own risk Overclocking is never guaranteed by MSI To ensure successfully OC Genie usage MSI components are recommended Getting Started 1 30 POWER Power Button This button is used to turn on and turn off the system Press the button once to turn on or turn off the system E H es eee PI aim LOPO E mis EEEn RESET1 Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system Press the button to reset the system EHE E oo H Eo F1 I a a LJ cam SW TACT1 SW TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons These buttons are used to increase or decrease the base clock frequency Pressing the Plus Minus button once will increase decrease the base clock frequency 0 1 MHz when the system is in regular operation state Plus button Minus button Base clock 0 1 MHz Base clock 0 1 MHz Bg zm 9d 9c F aah FEES 1 31 Getting Started I 5 zr ie o 0 cA FASTB1 GO2BI
73. r DIMM slot must to be installed first Getting Started 1 18 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 If there is an back plate that came with the computer case please replace it with the I O backplate that came with the motherboard package The I O backplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws Align the mounting plate s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case The locations of the Screw holes on the motherboard are shown below For more information please refer to the manual that came with the computer case Chapter 1 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 i0 O m9099 a AN Imoortent 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 19 Getting Started
74. rking speed to stabilize PCH voltage and minimize ripple range If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically PCH VRM Over Temperature Protection Auto Sets the temperature limit on PCH VRM for over temperature protection The PCH frequency may be throttled when PCH VRM over the specified temperature If set to Auto BIOS will configure this settings SVID Communication Auto Enables or disables SVID Serial Voltage Identification support Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID Serial Voltage Identification Disabled Disables SVID Serial Voltage Identification support gt VCCIN Voltage Auto Sets the CPU input voltage The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU 3 21 BIOS Setup e Ij x DI D 0 Oo CPU Core Ring Voltage Mode Auto Selects the control mode of CPU Core Ring voltages Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Adaptive Mode Sets the adaptive voltage automatically for optimizing the system performance Override Mode Allows you to set the voltage manually Offset Mode Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode Adaptive Offset Sets the adaptive voltage automatically and allows you to set the offset voltage Override O
75. rs Extreme Edition for LGA 2011 3 Socket Chipset Intel X99 Express Chipset Memory Support 8x DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128GB m Supports DDR4 2133 2200 OC 2400 OC 2600 OC 2666 OC 2750 OC 3000 OC 3110 OC 3333 OC MHz m Quad channel memory architecture m Supports non ECC un buffered memory Expansion Slots Multi GPU Support Storage m 4x PCIe 3 0 x16 slots PCI E1 3 5 6 support up to 3 way mode 1 way mode x16 x0 x0 x0 2 way mode x16 x16 x0 x0 16 x8 x0 x0 3 way mode x16 x16 x0 x8 x8 x8 x8 x0 m 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 slots PCI E2 4 For the CPU that supports 40 PCle lanes For the CPU that supports 28 PCle lanes Supports 3 Way AMD CrossFire Technology Supports 3 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 m Intel X99 Express Chipset 10x SATA 6Gb s ports 2x ports reserved for SATA Express port SATA1 6 support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 SATA7 10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Windows 7 8 8 1 1x SATA Express port 1x M 2 port supports M 2 SATA 6Gb s module or M 2 PCle module up to 32Gb s speed M 2 port supports 4 2cm 6cm 8cm length module M 2 PCIe module does not support RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 The SATA Express port SATA5 6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M 2 SATA interface module in the M 2 port
76. s of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI branded products that are sold into the EU You can return these products to local collection points DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt 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 Europaische 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 Nahe 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
77. s 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 Awww 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 Awww 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 manufacturer
78. se or other USB 2 0 compatible devices gt USB 3 0 Port USB 3 0 port is backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit s SuperSpeed gt USB 3 1 Port USB 3 1 port is backward compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rate up to 10 Gb s SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps N tuparun In order to use USB 3 0 3 1 devices you must connect to a USB 3 0 3 1 port If a USB cable is used it must be USB 3 0 3 1 compliant LAN Port The standard RJ 45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network LAN LED Status Description Off No link LINK ACT SPEED Link Activity LED Yellow Linked LED LED Blinking Data activity Off 10 Mbps connection Speed LED 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection Getting Started 1 10 Optical S PDIF Out This S PDIF Sony amp Philips Digital Interconnect Format connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices m Line In SS Out Line In is used for connecting external audio outputting devices SS Out is side surround line out in 7 1 channel mode Line out Used as a connector for speakers or headphone Mic Used as a connector for a microphone 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 I Q
79. sion 6 0 1 7293 Size 580 MB Status Not installed v WE Other Driver v Google Chrome Version 26 0 1410 40 Size 32 6 MB Status Not installed Install 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 38 Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased CPU Installation http youtu be WPhyn2C5mgs Chapter 2 2 2 Quick Installation 1 deyo Quick Installation Memory Installation http youtu be T03aDrJPyQs DT D D m N Quick Installation Motherboard Installation N 55 Q fe 2 5 Quick Installation Chapter 2 2 6 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation http youtu be gkDYyR_83I4 Jaydeyo Quick Installation 2 7 gt ci N Quick Installation 2 8
80. stalled CPU support 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 DIMMx 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 gt Hyper Threading Enabled The processor uses Hyper Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end user response times Intel Hyper Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously In this way the system performance is highly improved This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting Enable Enables Intel Hyper Threading technology Disabled Disables this item if the system does not support HT function e Ij x Active Processor Cores Control Disabled Enables or disables the following items Core0 X Core0 X Enabled Enables or disables the CPU core These items only appear when Active Processor Cores Control is enabled Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enables or disables the extended CPUID value Enabled BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPU
81. t Auto This item allows you to select a CPU C state mode for power saving when system is idle This item appears when Intel C State is enabled Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS C0 C6 The power saving level from high to low is C6 C2 then CO CFG Lock Enabled Lock or un lock the MSR OxE2 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 Simple Advanced is set to Simple 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 Simple mode and appears when the installed CPU supports this function Enabled Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above o rated specifications when system request the highest performance state de Disabled Disables this function 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
82. tarted LED Status Indicators Debug LED Thermal Warning LED Oo zr ie o 0 c Kan ES OC Switch Gear 1 LED BIOS A LED OC Switch Gear 2 LED BIOS B LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators LED LED Status Description OC Switch Gear 1 Blue Gear 1 OC Genie mode OC Switch Gear 2 Red Gear 2 OC Genie mode BIOS B Green BIOS B in operation BIOS A Blue BIOS A in operation Thermal Warning System temperature warning MSI Debug Getting Started 1 36 Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message Status Power on CPU Initialization Power on North Bridge Initialization Power on South Bridge Initialization 11 14 32 36 56 5A Power on Cache Initialization Early CPU Initialization 15 18 37 3A 19 1C 3B 3E Early North Bridge Initialization Early South Bridge Initialization 1D 2F 31 3F 4E 50 55 63 67 D0 Early Memory Initialization Late CPU Initialization 69 6F D1 Late North Bridge Initialization 70 77 D2 Late South Bridge Initialization 92 96 B5 D4 PCI bus Initialization 97 98 99 B2 D5 D7 Console Output Input devices Console initialization and Load Option ROM VGA RAID parallel ports serial 9A A7 B4 A8 A9 AB Start of Setup BIOS se
83. tem can be accelerated in order to Improve the overall performance Acceleration using solid state drives Disabled Enable D More help on this page B 13 Intel RAID gt 25 x UJ RST Synchronization optional If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache In some situations you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss Follow these steps to sync manually 1 Reboot system during the Power On Self Test POST press press Ctrl and keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 2 Select option 5 Acceleration Options and press Enter key The following Screen appears ACCELERATION OPTIONS Name Type Capacity Status DISK PORT 0 Non RAID Disk 153 4GB Maximized No Sync HELP Press s to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk Volume Press r to remove the Disk Volume Acceleration IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION 3 Press S to synchronize data SYNCHRONIZING THE DATA MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS 4 When prompted press Y to confirm ACCELERATION OPTIONS Name Type Capacity Mode Status DISK PORT 0 Non RAID Disk 1534GB Maximized In Sync 5 Once synchronization is complete the status will ch
84. ters 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 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 x DI o 0 6 Virtual OC Genie Button Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button When enabled this button will be light Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile Irmportamt 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 XMP Button X M P Extreme Memory Profile is the overclocking technology by memory module This button will be available when you install the memory modules that support X M P technology Enables or disables the X M P by clicking on this button Menu display This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured Boot device priority bar You can move the device
85. the equipment to the power inlet m 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 f 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 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 m 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 there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
86. 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 GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the physical GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot 21291 FAST BOOT FAST BOOT OFF Click GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility Screen N imponimi 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 My Favorites Language am a System information XMP Button Boot device Virtual OC priority bar Genie Button SETTINGS OC PROFILE BIOS menu e BIOS menu selection MONITOR selection s BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Menu display BIOS menu selection The following options are available SETTINGS Uses this menu to specify the parame
87. tion Read only Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI PCI express interface protocol and latency timer Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu BIOS Setup 3 8 PEGX PCI EX Gen X Auto Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices Auto Enables all PCle Gen1 Gen2 and Gen3 supports Gen1 Enables PCle Gen1 support only Gen2 Enables PCle Gen2 support only Gen3 Enables PCle Gen3 support only PCI Latency Timer 32 Sets latency timer of PCI interface device Options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 PCI Bus clocks Sets M 2 source link Auto M 2 source link will be switched automatically based on CPU BCLK frequency or XMP profiles PCH Enables PCH when overclocking or last PCI Express x16 slot was installed M 2 PCH Strap M 2 PCH SATA Sets M 2 module interface when the M 2 Source Link set to PCH M 2 PCH SATA Enables M 2 PCH SATA when M 2 SATA interface module was installed M 2 PCH PCIE Enables M 2 PCH PCIE when M 2 PCIe interface module was installed ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors Press lt Enter gt 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 L
88. tup if needed requested AD AE Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event CPU temperature Fully boot 1 37 Getting Started Chapter 1 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 Installation 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 zr ie 0 11291 DRIVER amp SOFTWARE SETUP Drivers Utilities Google Security System information V Drivers EJE Chipset Driver v V Intel Chipset Drivers Version 9 4 2 1019 Size 5 MB Status Not installed Direct OC Version 1 0 0 13 Size 2 5 Status Not installed LANDriver v Intel Network Drivers Version 19 3 141 0 Size 155 MB Status Not installed 6 Audio Driver v a Realtek HD Audio Drivers Ver
89. uick Guide rotor rtt ern tinens CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to the LGA2011 3 CPU CPU amp Heatsink Installation 2 etnies Up to Quad Charinelmode raconte tr cette ceri sient der ets Defined Channel list cs c a Suggestions for Multi Channel mode population rule Dual Channel mode ie uu u trio tese co HERE FO e Ee de eive WR Triple GhatnrnelTROde s riale aaa piane Quad Channel Mode aaa Preface xii Quad Charinelmod6e teret edet eger tx Edd 1 18 Mounting Screw Holes POWER SUPDIY E JPWR1 3 ATX Power Connectors iii 1 20 Expansion 9lols Lu a ai 1 21 PCI E16 PCle Expansion 0 ertet aa 1 21 PCIe Bandwidth Table iecore eere EE asalan qasay E 1 21 Video Graphics Cards coperte alia 1 22 Single Video Card Installation i 1 22 Internal Connectors c aaa 1 23 1 10 SATA Connectors Linee ee aces 1 23 SATA EX1 SATA Express Connector 1 24 M2 1 M 2 Port JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors ii 1 25 JUSB1 2 USB 3 0 Expansion 1 26 JUSB3 4 USB 2 0 Expansion 1 27 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector
90. uld appear early in system boot up during the POST Power On Self Test Also you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create delete and reset RAID volumes Creating Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM During the Power On Self Test POST the following message will appear for a few seconds N para The Device Model Serial and Size in the following example might be different from your system RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility After the above message shows press Ctrl and I keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM N Important The following procedure is only available with a newly built system or if you are reinstalling your OS It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID B 3 Intel RAID m 125 lt After pressing the Ctrl and I keys simultaneously the following window will appear Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical De
91. use the Multi BIOS switch when system is booting up O Qv de 0 Jw c Getting Started 1 34 OC SW1 OC Genie Mode Switch This swtich provides two overclocking modes Gear 1 and Gear 2 for OC Genie operation When you press the OC Genie button the overclocking procedure will be performed according to the setting of this switch The Gear 1 Mode is the default setting The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the CPU system frequency higher then Gear 1 Mode Red LED O O Blue LED Qu we 2 1 o eu Default sE anOOSSP E Important Gear 1 Mode For normal users using original fan Gear 2 Mode For OCers using better heat dissipation fan such as liquid cooling or customized one SLOW 1 Slow Mode Booting Switch This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution that provides the extreme overclocking conditions to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing ud Enabled Normal Please enable Default this function during BIOS POST mnata Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version Please don t switch to Enabled when power off or the system will be un bootable 1 35 Getting S
92. vices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XGB gt 25 5 x UJ Create RAID Volume 1 Select option 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt key The following screen appears Then in the Name field specify a RAID Volume name and then press the lt TAB gt or lt Enter gt key to go to the next field 2 Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level CREATE VOLUME MENU Volume0 RAID1 Mirror Select Disks Strip Siz N A Capaci XXX X GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP RAID 1 Mirrors data redundancy Intel RAID B 4 3 Inthe 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 4 Then 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 RAIDO 128KB RAID10 64KB RAID5 64KB This field will become available according to the select
93. will be available when you install the memory modules that support X M P technology Disabled Disables this function Profile 1 Uses profile1 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module Profile 2 Uses profile2 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module Load Memory Presets Disabled Selects the preset memory overclocking parameters that includes voltage and timing by BIOS to optimize the installed memory performance BIOS Setup 3 18 N moore Manual tweaking or fine tuning the memory parameters is preferred due to different memory module type and quality Memory Try It Disabled It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset 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 Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu will be activated after setting Link or Unlink in DRAM Timing Mode User can set the memory timing for each memory channel The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing If it occurs please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper
94. y BIOS Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode CPU SA Voltage Offset Auto Sets the offset value of CPU SA voltage If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU SA IOA IOD Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode gt CPU SA Voltage Auto Sets the CPU SA voltage If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU SA Voltage Mode sets to Manual Mode BIOS Setup 3 22 XXX Voltage Auto optional Sets the voltages related to memory PCH If set to Auto BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually lt Other Setting gt CPU Memory Changed Detect Enabled Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced Enabled The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs to 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 what the key features does the in
95. z MSI eml kezteti Ont hogy Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat lyba l p az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek hullad kair l sz l 2002 96 EK ir nyelve szerint az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek t bb nem kezelhet ek lakoss gi hullad kk nt s az ilyen elektronikus berendez sek gy rt i k teless v lnak az ilyen term kek visszav tel re azok hasznos lettartama v g n Az MSI betartja a term kvisszav tellel kapcsolatos k vetelm nyeket az MSI m rkan v alatt az EU n bel l rt kes tett term kek eset ben azok lettartam 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 adeguera 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 E possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino punto di raccolta Preface x AAJIS C 095044 RSS A NURJIS 0950 kI 200687 H1 RA

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