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1. EST A END E O SED ea imponens The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M 2 port Intel RST only supports PCle M 2 SSD with UEFI ROM does not support Legacy ROM M 2 PCle interface does not support RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 1 25 Getting Started 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 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends receives 16 bytes FIFOs You can attach a serial device O r o o D S C HH a gt a 7 To Sp a A SP EJ o o Il O E mE m ES m mess mem om eS 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 IL Be E
2. SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN3 imponens Please refer to your processor s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU s and system s temperature If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply Before first boot up ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades 1 21 Getting Started Q zr ie o 0 i JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide When installing the front panel connectors please use the optional M Connector to simplify installation Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M Connector and then plug the M Connector into the motherboard P Vico Demensttation Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI N Impartent On the connectors coming from the case pins marked by small triangles are positive wires Plea
3. Img e Lim OO ED Q r o o 0 cA 9 Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on the motherboard Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink As each fastener locks into position a click should be heard 10 Inspect the motherboard to ensure that the fastener ends have been properly locked in place 11 Finally attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard Motherboard y FA Fastener end ZIA N Imoortent Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system Whenever the CPU is not installed always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink cooler Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink cooler package for more details about installation Getting Started 1 14 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules NA un DIMM3 DIMM4 EE O E O I P Viso Demensttation m Has m Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ m Dual Channel mode Population Rule In Dual Channel mode the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously Enabling Dual Channel mode c
4. IMIST DRIVER amp SOFTWARE SETUP Drivers Utilities Security System information Y Drivers v El Chipset Driver v a Chipset Driver Version 10 0 12 Size 6 12 MB Status Not installed a Direct OC Version 1 0 0 9 Size 245 MB Status Not installed v la VGADriver v SVGA Driver Version 10 18 10 3412 Size 423 MB Status Not installed Y LAN Driver Y 7 Network Drivers Version 18 8 135 0 Size 10 MB Status Not installed AS Y 7 SATADriver Version 2 0 4 000 Size 4 08 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 30 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 bf5LaO99url OQ DT D o 4 N Quick Installation 2 2 z Ja deyo A NM P dd SN RUI a Quick Ins
5. 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 e Ij o x 3 13 BIOS Setup O DI D jo 0 y Oo Windows 8 8 1 Configuration Sets Windows 8 8 1 detailed configuration and behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu gt Windows 8 8 1 Feature Disabled Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems Before enabling this item make sure all installed devices amp utilities hardware amp software should meet the Windows 8 requirements Enabled The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 requirement Disabled Disables this function MSI Fast Boot Disabled MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot Enabled Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time And the following Fast Boot will be disabled and fixed Disabled Disables MSI Fast Boot Fast Boot Disabled Enables or disabl
6. JLPT1 SYSFAN2 JTPM1 JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card 1 7 Getting Started I Q E O r ie o D Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page AUD SW1 Audio Power Switch 1 28 AUDPWR1 Direct Audio Power Connector 1 24 Back Panel 1 9 CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket 1 11 CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors 1 21 DIMM1 4 Memory Slots 1 15 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 24 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 27 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 26 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1 26 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1 22 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 1 25 JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors 1 17 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 26 JUSB1 2 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 23 JUSB3 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 23 M2_1 M 2 Port 1 25 PCI E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots 1 18 PCI1 3 PCI Slots 1 18 SATA1 6 SATA Connectors 1 20 Getting Started 1 8 Back Panel Quick Guide PS 2 Keyboard Optical bird Combo VGA Port S PDIF Out USB 2 0 Port DVI D Port DisplayPort I ELS Gaming Device Port USB 2 0 Port for B85 GAMING 3 USB 3 0 Port for Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo Port A combination of PS 2 mouse keyboard DIN connector for a PS 2 mouse keyboard USB 2 0 Port The USB 2 0 port is for attaching USB 2 0 devices such as keyboard mouse or other USB 2 0 compatible devices USB 3 0 Port
7. JUSB1 2 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors sess 1 23 JUSB3 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector eee 1 23 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector aiaa 1 24 AUDPWR1 Direct Audio Power Connector 1 24 JEPT1 Parallel Port Connector eiecti aaa 1 25 M21 dl m 1 25 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector coococccnocccccocccnconcccnnanccnnnnnccnnannccnnnncccnnncnnns 1 26 JCOM1 Serial Port Conn CtOr vacacionar 1 26 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 26 JUMP Sunat daria eine 1 27 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 27 S Willis aaa acres 1 28 AUD_SW1 Audio Power Switch 1 28 LED Status Indicators saannon nsan circa ide iris 1 29 LEDIStatus Table 1 29 Driversiand UNOS aseo dran thee toi 1 30 Driver Utilities Installation i 1 30 Chapter 2 Quick Installation sisirin e t eec einer 2 1 CPU Installation Memory Installation Motherboard Installation torino nee ira tente tentent Hare ii 2 5 Power Connectors Installation i 2 7 SATA HDD Installation otto actress 2 9 M 2 module Installation 2 ca iaa 2 10 Front Panel Connector Installation terere trt techn 2 11 JEP41 Gonriector InstallatiOn iret reiner ettet 2 11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation etre USB2 0 Connector Installation
8. My Favorites Language msi zziz dm System su cut information 26 E oe Boot device Virtual OC priority bar Genie Button SETTINGS OC PROFILE BIOS menu RANA BIOS menu selection MONITOR selection BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Menu display BIOS menu selection The following options are available m SETTINGS Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices 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 O o x DI o o D Oo 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 imponen We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function Menu display This area
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10. icon will appear at the notification area lower right of the screen You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly double click the icon gt o D gt M 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 Application Enhancement Device Selection 2 Realtek HD Audio Manage Speaker Configuration Stereo 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 in orange indicates the devices as default Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device B E o o o lt Jack status panel This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer Auto popup dialog When you plug into the device at the jack a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected Mic In As you know each jack corresponds to its default setting you can re
11. Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives Spreading the hard drive I O load across independent channels greatly improves I O performance RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison Intel Rapid Storage Technology utilizes RAID 1 functionality to copy data from a designated Master drive to a designated Recovery drive The size of the Master drive must be less than or equal to the size of the Recovery drive When a Recovery volume is created complete capacity of the Master drive will be used as the Master volume Only one Recovery Volume can exist on a system There are 2 methods of updating the data on the Master to the Recovery drive They are Continuous Update Policy and On Request Update Policy N Imporent The least number of hard drives for RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery or Matrix mode is 2 The least number of hard drives f
12. NEG e CE E C O Gn Getting Started 1 26 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 j 00 DO Keep Data Clear Data I a E 3 HEP coL CA mun E gan mnn coegi um N Importent You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off Afterwards open the jumper Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the motherboard 1 27 Getting Started Switch AUD SW1 Audio Power Switch This switch specifies the power mode for back panel audio ports cw Direct Power mode fm Onboard Power mode Default Emo oo Su ciem om N imparem Before switching to Direct Power mode please make sure the Direct Audio Power Connector AUDPWR1 has been connected to the power supply Do not use the audio power switch wh
13. USB 3 0 port is backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit s SuperSpeed ZN imparem In order to use USB 3 0 devices you must connect to a USB 3 0 port If a USB cable is used it must be USB 3 0 compliant LAN Port The standard RJ 45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network LAN LED Status Description Off No link Link Activity LED Yellow Linked LINK ACT z3 C3 SPEED LED N LED Blinking Data activity Off 10 Mbps connection Speed LED Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection 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 1 9 Getting Started I a E Omi gt HDMI Port wcuoerimon murrimenia wrenrace The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an all digital audio video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all types of TV formats including standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable gt DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs gt VGA Port The DB15 pin female connector is provided for monitor DVI D Port The DVI D Digital Visua
14. USB3 0 Connector Installation Graphics Gard Installation ecco riel Chapter 3 BIOS Setup reno den dee dece tm a Entering SUD C Entering BIOS Setup iii iria aa ir OVA Wii Operation erano bea lia Updating BlOS iii ia lai ii iii Updating the BIOS with M FLASH Preface xii SETTINGS iia A aia System Status Ns E feb A e Appendix A Realtek Audio 1 ceeeeeeeeesee eene enne nena rnnt Software Conflguraliofi ici sd Software panel OVerVIGW sca ian Auto popup dialog ere deco io treten chri er na cda Hardware Default Setting cei iere test ener ree pd een Appendix B Intel RAID optional ceeeeeeee ener o Pfeifen Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 3 Degraded RAID ATAY ius ratori aa sc System Acceleration optional cc nana nnnccnn nn RST Synchronization optional Appendix C Intel SBA optional Prerequisites i iii iaia ae iii Installing Intel SBA aora aa Software Configuration prt a Eeit Software panel overview Password Setting S sectionis as SR ieri xiii Preface Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 B85 GAMING 3 Series MS 7918 v1 X ATX motherboard The Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 B
15. and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI branded products that are sold into the EU You can return these products to local collection points DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gem der Richtlinie 2002 96 EG ber Elektro und Elektronik Altger te d rfen Elektro und Elektronik Altger te nicht mehr als kommunale Abf lle entsorgt werden MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt die in die Europ ische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zur ckzunehmen Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altger tesammelstelle in Ihrer N he FRANCAIS En tant qu cologiste et afin de prot ger l environnement MSI tient rappeler ceci Au sujet de la directive europ enne EU relative aux d chets des quipement lectriques et lectroniques directive 2002 96 EC prenant effet le 13 ao t 2005 que les produits lectriques et lectroniques ne peuvent tre d pos s dans les d charges ou tout simplement mis la poubelle Les fabricants de ces quipements seront oblig s de r cup rer certains produits en fin de vie MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communaut
16. 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 N A XXX 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 S 0 3 Manage Preferences y Current Status Your system is functioning normally Manage Click on any element in the storage system view to manage its prop
17. 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 Legacy Tweaking Disabled Enables or disabled to improve performance for legacy benchmarking application like 3DMark 01 Enabled Enables this function for improving 3DMark 01 performance 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 moth erboard 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 ZN lnpasent We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu 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 Adjust Ring Ratio Auto Sets the ring ratio The valid value range depends on the installed CPU Adjusted Rin
18. Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices SATAXX Hot Plug Disabled Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support This item will appear when the SATA Mode set to AHCI RAID Enabled Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports Disabled Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports HD Audio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller HPET Enabled Enables or disables the HPET High Precision Event Timers support Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device IGD Integrated Graphics Display PEG PCI Express Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Share Memory default Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics This item defines the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics Options 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 1024M gt IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Enables or disables the multi screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card Enabled Enables IGD multi screen function Disabled Disables IGD multi screen function Intel R Rapid Start Technology Sets Intel Rapid Start Technology for optimizing the system resume operation Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu BIOS Setup 3 10 Int
19. Enables this function may lead into a stable system under heavy loading Disabled Disables this function BIOS Setup 3 22 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 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 CPU Core Ring GT Voltage Mode Auto Selects the control mode for CPU Core Ring GT 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 Offset Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage manually CPU Core Voltage CPU Ring Voltage CPU GT Voltage Auto Sets the CPU Core Ring GT voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU Core Ring GT Voltage Mode sets to Auto Adaptive
20. M FLASH N moore Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users Overclocking is not guaranteed and if done improperly can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware If you are unfamiliar with overclocking we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking Simple Advanced Mode Simple Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS 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 CPU Setting gt Adjust CPU Ratio Auto Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency Read only 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 This item will be available when Adjust CPU Ratio is set to Auto Enabled Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically BIOS Setup 3 18 lt can decrease average power consumption and average heat production Disabled
21. adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed Disabled Disables this feature EIST Enabled Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology This item will ap pear when Simple Advanced Mode is set to Simple Enabled Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynami cally lt can decrease average power consumption and average heat production Disabled Disables EIST a Intel Turbo Boost Enabled a Enables or disables the Intel Turbo Boost This item is for Simple mode and ap 0 pears when the installed CPU supports this function SR Enabled Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state 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 BIOS Setup 3 26 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 Internal VR OVP OCP Protection Auto Enables or disables the over voltage protection and
22. on the l O backplate The I O ports should be facing EEE rmn EI imponen 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 Getting Started 1 16 Power Supply el E n rn Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors http youtu be gkD YyR_8314 m JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply To connect the ATX power supply align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector If done correctly the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard s power connector I O a E 0 E A ST DENENED END C Ba imponen Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard 1 17 Getting Started sajdeyo Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards su
23. other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive O N1996 V Preface Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This equipment and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Taiwan Wireless Statements Exch P A AEZUECIRRESHACZAKIDIESDERTEME RH rm RARA EA Ebr E 3 5 TJ E EAE ERDRE ERA ETERNA FEA SRRATERRE RT BER CkKSSRTERASHOEA MACKEE EKESEREFEZER DEE KLWZHRSHADSSHAERLS NER BRASREHMEREES T PERMANECER AEREA TESENEGEFE t BERT FEAAENE RH RE DU EE 2E Japan VCCI Class B Statement 7274 B Bst COS esit eS SRESAERHBBA VCC OBBICBI lt OF ABiBisixf xBCS COREY REN CIVUAPFLEV AY RICE T fipnat SRBSENEROFCEMSVET MERAS L HH TEL U EURLVELTI lt EFEN Korea Warning Statements del THAME SSS NYEN 75340 UE Preface vi Battery Information A 13 REW CA ak Eur Ta European Union Batteries battery packs and a
24. system information including CPU type BIOS version and Memory read only DMI Information Shows system information desktop Board Information and chassis Information Read only BIOS Setup 3 8 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI PCI express interface protocol and latency timer Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu PCH PCI E Lane Configuration Auto lt can help you conveniently and directly manage the configuration of the PCI E lanes from PCH PEG X Gen X Auto Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices Auto Enables all PCIe 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 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 LAN HDD USB and audio Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller LAN Option ROM
25. youtu be bf5La099url 1 Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position 2 The load plate will automatically lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open position Load lever Load plate Retention tab imponens Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU Getting Started 1 12 3 Align the notches with the socket alignment keys Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket 4 Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob Close and engage the load lever Retention knob 5 When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from the CPU socket Do not discard the PnP cap Always replace the PnP cap if the CPU is removed from the socket 6 Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste or thermal tape on the top of the CPU This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating Thermal paste 1 13 Getting Started I a E 7 Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard 8 Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan s cable facing towards the fan connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard CPU fan connector n1 a E gumooo i p E e 0 ep ti pe
26. 0 OC 2800 OC 2666 OC 2600 OC 2400 OC 2200 OC 2133 OC 2000 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 MHz H97 GAMING 3 and B85 GAMING 3 supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz Dual channel memory architecture Supports non ECC un buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Expansion Slots 1x PCle 3 0 x16 slot PCI_E2 supports x16 speed 1x PCle 2 0 x16 slot PCI_E4 supports x4 speed m 2x PCle 2 0 x1 slots m 3x PCI slots The PCle x1 slots PCI_E1 PCI_E3 will be unavailable when installing an expansion card in the PCILEA slot Onboard Graphics 1x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz 2560x1600 60Hz m 1x DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 24Hz 2560x1600 60Hz 3840x2160 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz 1x VGA port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz Multi GPU Support Supports 2 Way AMD CrossFire Technology Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 Storage Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 Intel Z97 H97 Express Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb s ports SATA1 6 1x M 2 port M 2 port supports M 2 SATA 6Gb s module M 2 port supports M 2 PCle module up to 10Gb s speed M 2 port supports 4 2cm 6cm 8cm length module Supports RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Supports Intel Rapid Start Technol
27. 32 NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M FLASH Updating BIOS 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update file into the computer 2 Restart the 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 SETTINGS M FLASH ME and then select the BIOS update file to begin the BIOS update 4 After the flashing process is 100 complete the system will restart Se o Q ic 3 7 BIOS Setup r ie o ct 4 0 SETTINGS SETTINGS M FLASH System Status System Date Sets the system date Use tab key to switch between date elements The format is lt day gt lt month gt lt date gt lt year gt lt day gt Day of the week from Sun to Sat determined by BIOS Read only lt month gt The month from Jan through Dec lt date gt The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys lt year gt The year can be adjusted by users System Time Sets the system time Use tab key to switch between time elements The time format is lt hour gt lt minute gt lt second gt SATA Port Show the information of connected SATA device A port 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
28. 85 GAMING 3 Series motherboards are based on Intel Z97 H97 B85 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced Intel LGA1150 processor the 297 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 B85 GAMING 3 Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Packing Contents Drivers amp Utilities Motherboard Disc User Guide I O Shield SATA Cable F D o 4 Optional Accessories ez M Connector These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers please visit the MSI website at http www msi com index php or consult the dealer 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 assembly 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 t is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling t
29. 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 3 25 BIOS Setup e o x Intel C State Auto C state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption accordingly Disabled Disable this function C1E Support Disabled Enables or disables the C1E function for power saving in halt state This item ap pears 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 limit Auto This item allows you to select a CPU C state mode for power saving when system is idle This item appears when Intel C State is enabled Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS CO C7s The power saving level from high to low is C7s C7 C6 C3 C2 then CO LakeTiny Feature Disabled Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD This item appears when a installed CPU supports this function and Intel C State is enabled Enabled Enhance the dynamic IO load
30. BIOS file to the USB flash disk The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format 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 BIOS Setup 3 28 OC PROFILE h 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 gt 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 3 29 BIOS Setup Se Q ic ie E ie o ect 4 0 HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature amp Speed information ardware Monitor Fan control field Setting Buttons Voltage display Current Tempera
31. Disabled Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled Enabled Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Network Stack Disabled Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 IPv6 function Enabled Enables UEFI network stack Disabled Disables UEFI network stack Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled When Enabled the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled Enabled Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support Disabled Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support e o x 3 9 BIOS Setup O DI o jo 0 E Oo gt Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled When Enabled the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled Enabled Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support Disabled Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support SATA Mode AHCI Mode Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Mode Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging RAID Mode
32. Enables hybrid hard disk support Disabled Disables hybrid hard disk support RapidStart Display Save Restore Enabled Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to be saved or restored The screen will be saved before the system enters sleep mode Then the system will restore the screen when wakened Enabled Enables this function Disabled Disables this function RapidStart Display Type BIOS Save Restore Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display BIOS Save Restore The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved restored DeskTop Save Restore The desktop image will be saved restored e o x 3 11 BIOS Setup gt LakeTiny Feature Disabled Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD This item appears when a installed CPU supports this function and Intel C State is enabled Enabled Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed Disabled Disables this feature USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu USB Controller Enabled Enables or disables all USB controller External USB Power Control Enabled Enables or disables independent USB power for the USB ports under the LAN port An independent USB power can provide the best audio quality for external USB DACS gt XHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables XHCI hand o
33. IOA IOD Voltage Offset Auto Sets the offset value for CPU SA IOA IOD 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 CPU SA Voltage CPU IOA Voltage CPU IOD Voltage Auto Sets the CPU SA IOA IO Analog IOD IO Digital voltages 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 Manual Mode DRAM DDR XXX PCH XXX 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 lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays the information of in stalled CPU You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F4 Read only CPU Technology Support Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu The sub menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support Read only ME
34. MORY Z Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays all the settings and tim ings of installed memory You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F5 DIMMXX Memory SPD Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu The sub menu displays the information of installed memory Read only CPU Features Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Hyper Threading Technology Enabled The processor uses Hyper Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end user response times Intel Hyper Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously In this way the system performance is highly improved 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 Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores BIOS Setup 3 24 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 CPUID value Disabled Use the actual maximum CPUID input value Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certa
35. Mode Override Mode CPU Core Ring GT Voltage Offset Mode Auto Selects the offset mode for CPU Core Ring GT voltage This item appears when CPU Core Ring GT 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 GT Voltage Offset Auto Sets the offset value for CPU Core Ring GT voltage If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually This item appears when CPU Core Ring GT Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode Adaptive Offset Override Offset CPU SA IOA IOD Voltage Mode Manual Mode Selects the control mode for CPU SA IOA IO Analog IOD IO Digital voltages Manual Allows you to set the voltage manually Offset Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode CPU SA IOA IOD Voltage Offset Mode Auto Selects the offset mode for CPU SA IOA IOD voltage This item appears when CPU SA IOA IOD Voltage Mode sets to Offset Mode Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode E Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode 3 23 BIOS Setup e Ij o x O DI D jo 0 oO CPU SA
36. Preface Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 B85 GAMING 3 Motherboard G52 79181X1 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 Lucid is trademark of LucidLogix Technologies Ltd VIA is registered trademark of VIA Technologies Inc ASMedia is registered trademark of ASMedia Technology Inc iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc Qualcomm Atheros and Killer are trademarks of Qu
37. R 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 E Intel RAID Driver Version 13 0 0 1098 Size 18 MB Status Not installed I 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 Accelerate tab Click here 11 Select the acceleration options Enable Acceleration Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system 9 SSD on port 4 75 GB Select the size allocated for the cache memory O 186GB O Full disk capacity maximum 64 GB Select the disk or volume to accelerate 4 ad kej D el o lt Disk on port o 14 T8 system m O Select the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode Enhanced mode O Maximized mode 12 Click OK and reboot the system The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View A lmnoortem You can click More help on this page or More help of the Intel Rapid Storage Te
38. S Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting 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 o O O O The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User s Manual O The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60 C 140 F IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT Preface iv FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com
39. S tab Select Intel SBA to start installing Follow the on screen instructions to install Software Configuration After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete the Intel SBA service is started The desktop system tray and programs menu include shortcuts to the GUI of Intel SBA Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Intel SBA control panel E Ka Data Backup and Restore PC Health Center El Energy Saver ate Applications Selection C 3 Tabs Selection Keep your data backed up and your PC healthy eliminating worry and frustration Automatically back up your data and run routine maintenance tasks at a time that suits you even at night when your PC is turned off Applications Description Intel SBA X kej D el o gt o Oo o zi 2 x O Password settings By default the system is in an unconfigured state Before the hardware capabilities can be used by Intel SBA software the system must be configured This is done in the Settings gt Password Settings tab in the main menu of the GUI Settings Settings Password Settings Send Email Settings Password Security Questions e Only users with Administrator privileges can access the Settings If you forget the unique secure password the window and password protected applications questions and answers you define here will be used for For increased security i
40. SI 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 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 ovak
41. TAS and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a 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 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 Getting Started 1 20 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 I a E
42. 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 e o x 3 21 BIOS Setup 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 voltage provides less protection and may damage the system Phase Over Current Protection Enabled Enables or disables the phase over current protection Enabled Sets the current limit on the phase for over current protection Disabled Disables this function CPU Switching Frequency Auto Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize r
43. alcomm Atheros Inc Revision History Revision Revision History Date V1 0 First release 2014 04 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 LY BH smartphone you ll efficiently locate your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and if product details are required you may easily download user manuals within minutes Better yet the power calculator provides accurate estimates of power unit capacity for DIY users ANDROID APP ON Google play Available on the iPhone Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor Alternatively please try the following help resources for further guidance Visit the MSI website for technical guide BIOS updates driver updates and other information http www msi com 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 The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENING
44. an enhance system performance The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual Channel mode QI 1 na DIMM4 DIMMS N tapar DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM slots To ensure system stability memory modules must be of the same type and density in Dual Channel mode Due to chipset resource usage the system will only detect up to 31 GB of memory not full 32 GB when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed 1 15 Getting Started I a E Q r o o 0 cA 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 I O back plate that came with the computer case please replace it with the I O backplate that came with the motherboard package The I O backplate should snap easily into the computer case without the need for any screws Align the mounting plate s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below For more information please refer to the manual that came with the computer case toward the rear of the computer case They should line up with the holes
45. bles the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected Disabled Disables this function imponen For MB with USB Power Jumpers you will need to set the jumpers to enabled Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when activity of PS 2 mouse is detected Disabled Disables this function Resume From S3 S4 S5 by PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PS 2 keyboard Any Key Enables the system to be awakened from S3 S4 S5 state when 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 e o x 3 15 BIOS Setup O DI D jo 0 oO Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices Full Screen Logo Display Enabled Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST Enabled The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen Disabled Shows the POST messages at booting 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 pr
46. ccumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Taiwan For better environmental protection waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal California USA The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California For further information please visit http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations such as the EU REACH Regulation Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and the Council MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at http www msi com html popup csr evmtprtt_pcm html 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
47. ch as discrete graphics or audio cards PCI_E1 4 PCle Expansion Slots The PCle slot supports the PCle interface expansion card PCle 3 0 x16 Slot PCle 2 0 x8 Slot PCle 2 0 x1 Slot A lmnoortem The PCle x1 slots PCI_E1 PCI ES will be unavailable when installing an expansion card in the PCI_E4 slot PCI1 3 PCI Slots The PCI slot supports additional LAN SCSI USB and other add on cards that comply with PCI specifications PCI Slot imponens When adding or removing expansion cards always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet Read the expansion card s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes Getting Started 1 18 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 Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCle x16 slot with butterfly lock http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A m ad af 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 c
48. chnology application to view more information im O E Smart Storage Caching Your storage system Is configure to use a solic state arve as a cache device 10 increase system responsveness enable faster multi tasking anc extend battery ife Volume 0009 Volume oo Type RADO Toe RAID O Deseos cune volume Acceleration mode Enhanced Change mode Y 550 Configuration SSD on porta Normal Usage Cathe device Serial number CYEM643200MS0800GN Army 0000 Volume Volume 0000 Status Normal Type RAID O Usage Data voume Sze 10783 M8 Volume volume 0001 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enhanced modeisenabiea 1246M EA sym B 13 Intel RAID gt D D 5 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 Mode Status DISK PORT 0 Non RAID Disk 153 4GB Maximized No Sy
49. e 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 Enabled Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training After that the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time Disabled The memory will be initialed and trained every booting lt Voltage Setting gt DigitALL Power Press lt Enter gt 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 CPU Phase Control Auto Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Normal Sets the normal power phase profile for CPU it could provide
50. e the password is disabled you can enter the setup and OS without authorization gt 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 BIOS Setup 3 16 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 Save amp Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system Save Changes This item is used to save current changes Discard Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values Restore Defaults This item is used to restore load all default values by the BIOS vendor Boot Override The installed boot able devices will appear on this menu you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting e o x 3 17 BIOS Setup ie r ie o ct 4 0 OC SETTINGS CPU GT
51. ect 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 performance Therefore the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data select the Restore Defaults and press Enter in BIOS to load the default settings O DI o o 0 Oo Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal condi tions 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 imponens 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 butt
52. el R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Intel Rapid Start Technology lets the system resume from sleep mode quickly This function is available when an SSD is installed Enabled Enables Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Disables Intel Rapid Start Technology Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Enables or disables to support S3 RTC wake up with Intel Rapid Start Technology This item will appear when Intel R Rapid Start Technology is enabled Enabled Allows the system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Disables this function Entry After 10 minutes Sets a timer for system to enter the sleep mode with Intel Rapid Start Technology This item will appear when Intel R Rapid Start Technology is enabled Options 1 minute 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled Enables or disables to support Active Page Threshold when the Rapid Start partition size is less than the system DRAM size Enabled Enables the additional partition size of SSD for iRST Disabled Disables this function Active Memory Threshold Sets Rapid Start partition size for Active Page Threshold This item will appear when Active Page Threshold Support is enabled ZA iapartent The partition size must be larger then the amount of memory Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Technology to support hybrid hard disk drive Enabled
53. eman rre pO ete vi Korea Warning Statemehls coi e en n aee vi Battery Information reete iaia vii Chemical Substances Information 1 ertet iii vii WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Packing Goritents iro e ege ai na FEN RR e 1 2 Optional ACCESSORIES ci 1 2 Assembly Pr cautioris 2 c rrr nr ri re ETE gra ee P a Rn 1 3 Motherboard SpecifiCations e rrr rh cr ne ehe rrr 1 4 Connectors Quick Guide ci ncn enter ii ee 1 7 Back Panel QUICK Guilde 1rd epe Rx its asco 1 9 CPU Central Processing URib eese t arar 1 11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1 11 CPU amp Heatsink Installation ascritti 1 12 MEMO MD 1 15 Dual Channel mode Population Rule cece eee eeeeeteeteneeeeeees 1 15 Mounting Screw Holes rrr it 1 16 POWEP SUPPLY C E gEdi 1 17 JPWR1 2 ATX Power Connectors orn enne niet 1 17 Expansion Slols retten eet t ra d ee ER e nghe FX Fe ERE Eon 1 18 PCI E1 4 PCle Expansion SIOtS i 1 18 elu dell mem 1 18 Vid o Graphics Cards iure ai 1 19 Single Video Card Installation itcr 1 19 intemal CONNECTIONS c T 1 20 SATA1 6 SATA Conn GGlols ert rrr re ren hoe rn nga 1 20 xi Preface CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors 1 21 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors
54. entence will appear below and then press Y key to accept the selection A laxyexerrteni You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk Intel RAID B 8 m Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press lt Enter gt to change recovery volume mode The following screen appears Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk Enable Only Recovery Disk enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk Enable Only Master Disk enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On Request faa 2s jo Q 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 o D 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
55. erties P Array 0000 P Volume Rebuilding 1 complete Disk on port Unknown Missing O accelerate Your storage system is configured to use a solid state drive as a cache device in order to improve the overall system performance SSD on port 5 Normal Accelerated device Volume0 system Acceleration mode Enhanced B internal ATAPI device More help on this page Intel RAID Appendix B gt o n O 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 Important Check your SSD manufacturer s website upgrade firmware in order to support Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel 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 Rebootandenter 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 ATASI DRIVE
56. es the Windows 8 fast boot feature This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled Enabled Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time Disabled Disables the Fast Boot configuration imponens If you want to enter BIOS with enabled MSI Fast Boot mode or enabled Fast Boot mode you have to click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol GOP Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This menu shows the GFX Driver version for system information man agement This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 Feature is enabled Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 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 item appears when Secure Boot is enabled Standard The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS Custom Allows use
57. essing the power button about 2 4 seconds when the system is off Disabled Disables this function Boot Mode Select LEGACY UEFI Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS in stallation 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 FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot Boot Option 1 N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices Security Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security Enters the administrator password if set user has full rights to change the BIOS items User Password Sets User Password for system security Enters the user password if set but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items N imponens When selecting the Administrator User Password items a password box will appear on the screen Type the password then press lt Enter gt The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory You will be prompted to confirm the password You may also press lt Esc gt to abort the selection To clear a set password press lt Enter gt when you are prompted to enter a new password A message will confirm the password is being disabled Onc
58. fer to the next section Hardware Default Setting A 3 Realtek Audio Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting Backpanel audio jacks to 2 channel speakers diagram gt ke D gt M x gt Backpanel audio jacks to 4 channel speakers diagram A 4 Realtek Audio Backpanel audio jacks to 6 channel speakers diagram lt Z D o o lt x Backpanel audio jacks to 8 channel speakers diagram E aa A 5 Realtek Audio Appendix B Intel RAID optional This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms gt D O D 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
59. ff support for the operating system without XHCI hand off feature EHCI Hand off Enabled Enables or disables EHCI hand off support for the operating system without EHCI hand off feature Legacy USB Support Enabled Sets Legacy USB function support Auto The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enables or disables the legacy USB support Enabled Enable the USB support for legacy operating systems that do not support USB Disabled The USB devices are available only for UEFI applications Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports Press Enter to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial COM port O Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Serial COM Port 0 Enabled Enables or disables serial COM port 0 Serial COM Port 0 Settings Auto Sets serial port 0 COM If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually Parallel LPT Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of parallel port LPT Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Parallel LPT Port Enabled Enables or disables parallel LPT port DI D jo 0 Oo BIOS Setup 3 12 Parallel LPT Port Settings Auto Sets parallel port LPT If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually De
60. g Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency Read only Adjust GT Ratio Auto Sets the integrated graphics ratio The valid value range depends on the installed CPU Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency Read only 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 3 19 BIOS Setup e o x O DI D jo 0 oO 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 DRAM Reference Clock Auto Sets the DRAM reference clock The valid value range depends on the installed CPU This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed DRAM Frequency Auto Sets the DRAM frequency Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency Read only Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled X M P Extreme Memory Profile is the o
61. 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 14 Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Press lt Y gt key to accept the volume deletion B 7 Intel RAID 4 ad kej E el o 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 1 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset 14 Previous Next SPACE Selects ENTER Selection Complete gt o9 Oo O 5 x UJ t 4 Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Use the Space key to select the disks and press Enter key A confirmation s
62. he 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 Imporent A screwdriver not included may be required for computer assembly I a E 1 3 Getting Started Q r ie o 0 5 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support m Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core Processors and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150 m B85 GAMING 3 Supports 4th Generation Intel Core Processors and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150 Chipset a Intel Z97 H97 B85 Express Chipset Memory Support 4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB 297 GAMING 3 supports DDR3 3200 0C 3100 0C 300
63. herboard placement The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Notch gt lt Notch D a Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator M N Imoortant Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste or thermal tape between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation Replacing the CPU When replacing the CPU always turn off the system s power supply and unplug the power supply s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking Before attempting to overclock please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications 1 11 Getting Started Q zr ie o 0 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 steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard P Viso Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install CPU amp heatsink http
64. ile the system is on because it will damage the motherboard OQ zr D o 0 Getting Started 1 28 LED Status Indicators El O O E gt pa dU gt gt m E CEI El ERA 357 EEE EEE MSI LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators LED Status Description Debug LED MSI On Getting Started I a E O r ie o 0 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
65. in classes of malicious buf fer 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 Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher MLC Streamer prefetcher Enabled Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU performance Disabled Disables the hardware prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher MLC Spatial prefetcher Enabled Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application Disabled Enables the requested cache line only CPU AES Instructions Enabled Enables or disables the CPU AES Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions support This item appears when a CPU supports this function Enabled Enables Intel AES support Disabled Disables Intel
66. ipple range Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET So please make sure a cooling solution is well prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically 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 protec tion The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU VRM over the specified temperature Disabled Disables this function CPU VRM Over Temperature Shutdown Enabled Sets the system whether be powered off or not when the CPU VRM temperature over the limitation temperature of CPU VRM protection Enabled The system will be off when over the specified temperature Disabled Disables this function Digital Compensation Level Auto Sets the current compensation level for CPU PWM when the MOS phases are changed If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher compensation level provides more overclocking ability Imon Overwrite Auto Sets the Imon current for CPU a Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Te Quarter Sets the Imon current into quarter D Half Sets the Imon current into half 0 Disabled Sets the default values for Imon current Transient Boost Disabled Enables or disables the transient boost Enabled
67. l Interface Digital connector can be connected to a LCD monitor or a CRT monitor with an adapter To connect a monitor please refer to the monitor s manual for more information ZN imparem This platform supports dual display and triple display function In the case of triple display mode if one of the displays is DisplayPort monitor you need to select your Active Displays by using Intel HD Graphics Control Panel gt Display gt Multiple Displays Q zr ie o D VGA DVI D VGA HDMI DVI D HDMI DVI D DisplayPort HDMI DisplayPort VGA DVI D HDMI DVI D HDMI DisplayPort Extend mode Extend the desktop to the second and third monitor Clone mode Monitors have the same screen Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices The color of the jack refers to the function of the connector Line in Used for connecting external audio outputting devices Line out Used as a connector for speakers or headphone Mic Used as a connector for a microphone RS Out Rear surround sound line out in 4 5 1 7 1 channel mode CS Out Center subwoofer line out in 5 1 7 1 channel mode SS Out Side surround sound line out in 7 1 channel mode Getting Started 1 10 CPU Central Processing Unit F Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for mot
68. ms would be available on the website if provided by vendor Back Panel Connectors 1x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 4x USB 3 0 ports 2x USB 2 0 ports for 297 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 m 2x USB 3 0 ports 4x USB 2 0 ports for B85 GAMING 3 1x VGA port 1x DVI D port 1x HDMI port m 1x DisplayPort m 1x Optical S PDIF OUT connector m 1x LAN RJ45 port m 6x OFC audio jacks Internal Connectors m 1x 24 pin ATX main power connector m 1x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector m 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors for Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 m 4x SATA 6Gb s connectors 2x SATA 3Gb s connectors for B85 GAMING 3 m 2x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2 0 ports m 1x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports m 2x 4 pin CPU fan connectors m 3x 4 pin system fan connectors m 1x Clear CMOS jumper m 1x Front panel audio connector m 2x System panel connectors m 1x TPM module connector m 1x Serial port connector m 1x Parallel port connector 1 5 Getting Started I O a E Oo zr ie o 0 S Internal Connectors m 1x Chassis Intrusion connector m 1x Direct audio power connector 1x Audio power switch y o Controller m NUVOTON NCT6792 Controller Chip Hardware Monitor CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU System fan speed control BIOS Features 64 Mb flash for Z97 GAMING 3 m 128 Mb flash fo
69. munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 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 7918 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
70. n created will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives B 5 Intel RAID gt D D 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 N A 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 creation is finished MAIN 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 1 XXXX2000000X 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 imponen 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
71. nc 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 lt S gt 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 change to In Sync Intel RAID B 14 Appendix C Intel SBA optional Intel Small Business Advantage Intel SBA provides an out of the box hardware based security and productivity suite designed for the small business user Intel SBA includes a customizable user interface and several bundled Intel applications gt o Oo D 2 x O Prerequisites m Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS Windows 7 32bit 64bit Windows 8 32bit 64bit Windows 8 1 32bit 64bit m Required User Permissions You must run the installer and the customization wizard with a user that has local administrator permissions on the computer Windows Update Settings In certain conditions the Windows Update task in the PC Health Center application is disabled and cannot be enabled This can occur if Intel SBA is installed on a computer where Windows Update wa
72. ogy and Intel Smart Connect Technology The SATA5 and SATAS ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M 2 port Intel RST only supports PCle M 2 SSD with UEFI ROM does not support Legacy ROM M 2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 Getting Started 1 4 Storage m B85 GAMING 3 Intel B85 Express Chipset 4x SATA 6Gb s ports SATA1 4 2x SATA 3Gb s ports SATA5 6 Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 USB Z97 GAMING 3 H97 GAMING 3 Intel Z97 H97 Express Chipset 6x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors 6x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors m B85 GAMING 3 Intel B85 Express Chipset 4x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors 8x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors Audio m Realtek ALC1150 Codec 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio Supports S PDIF output m 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 currently The supported drivers for other operating syste
73. on section to clear the CMOS data select the Restore Defaults and press lt Enter gt in BIOS to load the default settings f you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings we recommend that you keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to inappropriate BIOS configuration Entering BIOS Setup Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test POST pro cess 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 De lete gt keys MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup You can click the GO 2BIOS 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 IMIST FASTBOOT FAST BOOT OFF Click GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen GO BIOS 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
74. or 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 should appear early in system boot up during the POST Power On Self Test Also you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create delete and reset RAID volumes Creating Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be 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 ZN tapas 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 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility After the above message shows press C
75. over current protection for CPU internal VR Voltage Regulator Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Sets the voltage limit on the CPU internal VR for over voltage protection 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 e o x 3 27 BIOS Setup ie r ie o ct 0 0 M FLASH SETTINGS M FLASH AN pot M Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk FAT32 NTFS format only or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk FAT FAT32 format only BIOS Boot Function Disabled Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file Enabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk Disabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard This may cause system unstable MSI recommend it only for power users Select one file to boot Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to boot the system This item will selectable when the BIOS Boot function is enabled Save BIOS to storage Saves the current
76. overs from the computer case 2 Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot s with the display ports facing out of the computer case For a single video card installation using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended 3 Push the video card into its expansion slot s Depending on the expansion slot s used there should be clip s on the expansion slot s that will lock in place 4 If needed screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply 5 Please consult your video card s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings I a E 1 19 Getting Started Q D o o 0 5 Internal Connectors SATA1 6 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 m 3 m Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD 7 n http youtu be RZsMpqxythc n comm Ae ED cm ED C O EEH EE Z97 GAMING 3 SATA1 6 6Gb s by Intel Z97 H97 GAMING 3 SATA1 6 6Gb s by Intel H97 B85 GAMING 3 SATA1 4 6Gb s by Intel B85 SATA5 6 3Gb s by Intel B85 ZN imparem The SA
77. provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority High priority gt 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 Default HomePage Allows you to select a BIOS menu e g Settings OC etc as the BIOS home page m 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 Favorites Assistant Raven stan Choose a favorite menu API to add the BIOS item Favorite 4 Favorite 5 Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1 5 1 Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS item on 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 menu LUCK Changing the order of BIOS items in Fa
78. r H97 GAMING 3 B85 GAMING 3 UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 5 0 PnP 1 0a SM BIOS 2 7 DMI 2 0 Multi language Special Features Audio Boost Military Class 4 m OC Genie 4 m Click BIOS 4 AMD CrossFire m Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Total Fan Control Gaming Device Port Smart Utilities Command Center ECO Center Software Drivers MSI Command Center Live Update 6 Smart Utilities Super Charger Fast Boot ECO Center Gaming APP 7 ZIP Intel Extreme Tuning Utility m Norton Internet Security Solution Sound Blaster Cinema 2 XSplit Gamecaster Killer Network Manager Small Business Advantage for H97 GAMING 3 B85 GAMING 3 ATX Form Factor m 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Getting Started 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 1 6 Connectors Quick Guide DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 SYSFAN1 CPU Socket DIMMI JAS CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 HH CI Back Panel PCI F1 HO O O El JPWR1 JUSB3 M2_1 EH SYSFAN3 PCI E2 Ead SATA1 2 PCI E3 pec Q SATA3 4 PCM TTI IT SATA5 PCI F4 Mr t SATA6 PCI2 A JBAT PCI3 E Jen EEE cmm k EE E EEE d GEO EGG 7771 71 D GEO JAUD1 JFP2 AUD SW1 JFP1 AUDPWR1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JCOM1 JTBTA
79. r to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys BIOS Setup 3 14 Key Management Manages the secure boot keys Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt 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 Disabled Disables this function Resume By USB Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices Enabled Ena
80. ri al nmas iste i ile i birli i i erisinde olacakt r r nlerinizi yerel toplama noktalar na b rakabilirsiniz ESKY Z le n m na ochran ivotn ho prost ed spole nost MSI upozor uje Podle sm rnice Evropsk unie EU o likvidaci elektrick ch a elektronick ch v robk 2002 96 EC platn od 13 srpna 2005 je zak z no likvidovat elektrick a elektronick v robky v b n m komun ln m odpadu a v robci elektronick ch v robk na kter se tato sm rnice vztahuje budou povinni odeb rat takov v robky zp t po skon en jejich ivotnosti Spole nost MSI spln po adavky na odeb r n v robk zna ky MSI prod van ch v zem ch EU po skon en jejich ivotnosti Tyto v robky m ete odevzdat v m stn ch sb rn ch MAGYAR Annak rdek ben hogy k rnyezet nket megv dj k illetve k rnyezetv d k nt fell pve az 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 te
81. rm 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 adeguer a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all interno dell Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino punto di raccolta Preface x CONTENTS Prefaco oscila i COPymMGNtINOtHCS EC ii Hon cm ii aded ii Smartphone AppliCaltlOn oret ttn rtr hr erret ere ER inh iii Technical Support Safety Instructioris cinco iv FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii v CECOMO Misc v Radiation Exposure Statement iacentes ria vi European Community Compliance Statement cece eee eeneeeeneeeneeeneees vi Taiwan Wireless Statemenls cn cri reor rie e ect ni Hike Fe EX XR Ede vi Japan VCCI Class Bat
82. s compliant with the Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide os pP TT TET AUDPWR1 Direct Audio Power Connector This connector is used to provide direct power to back panel audio ports The direct audio power can provide the better audio quality Please connect this connector with a power supply by an audio power adapter EH EJ gt SS 7 HH d eo o0 pu no a e Ts O El Care e 0 mp ame ce A Innere After connecting the direct power to this connector please note that you have to enable the Direct Audio Power by adjusting the audio power switch AUD_SW1 Getting Started 1 24 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port EPP and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port ECP mode aci 0 EEE side APP I a E M2_1 M 2 Port optional The M 2 port supports either M 2 SATA 6Gb s module or M 2 PCle module
83. s disabled during installation of the Windows operating system The Windows Update task is shown in the GUI but is grayed out disabled Even if the end user enables Windows Update in the operating system the PC Health Center task cannot be enabled This means that the end user cannot use PC Health Center to manage Windows Update To prevent this make sure that you do NOT select the Never check for updates option when installing the Windows operating system Windows Task Scheduler Some PC Health Center tasks are applications that can also be used directly from the operating system and scheduled via the Windows Task Scheduler When a task is set via PC Health Center an alarm clock is set that will wake up the computer if it is turned off Defining a scheduled time for an application task outside of PC Health Center does not set an alarm clock This means that the computer will not be woken up to do the task For this reason it is NOT recommended to define schedules for these applications Windows Updates Windows Backup and Restore Disk defragmentation Instead let the end user set the schedule for all these tasks via PC Health Center Intel SBA C 2 Installing Intel SBA This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA m To install Intel SBA Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges Insert the application DVD into the DVD ROM drive The setup screen will 1 2 automatically appear Click OTHER
84. se 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 Getting Started 1 22 JUSB1 2 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 eso 00 I a E ZN imparem Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage JUSB3 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector The USB 3 0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits s SuperSpeed neve cm ED E O EEH EE ZN Important Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage To use a USB 3 0 device you must connect the device to a USB 3 0 port through an optional USB 3 0 compliant cable 1 23 Getting Started OQ zr o o D JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case This connector i
85. t is recommended to restrict access by authentication creating a unique secure password Security question one What was your favorite game as a child E Enter new password ARTS How do define a secure password Answer to question one case sensitive Your Answer Retype password to confirm Security question two What was the brand and model of your first car Your password security e Y Answer to question two case sensitive Your Answer Weak Strong Security question three What is your father s middle name Answer to question three case sensitive Your Answer Note The option to automatically check for updates has been disabled You can enable it again by selecting Update from the main menu and s accepting the license agreement cancel Fill out the form to create the new password and click Save You will be asked to enter the password when you want to start using Intel SBA A Inoortnt Upon completion of the password settings please keep your password secure Please remember your answers to the security questions Help Button There is a help button e on the top right If you need to know detailed introductions Just click on the help button to get the information Intel SBA C 4
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87. trl 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 4 ad kej E o o lt After pressing the lt Ctrl gt and lt l gt 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 Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 20 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXK XXX XGB gt D D x UJ m Create RAID Volume 1 Select option 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter key The following Screen appears Then in the Name field specify a RAID Volume name and then press the TAB or Enter 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 In the Disk field press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID
88. ture amp Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature system temperature and fans speeds 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 ZN tapontant The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system 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 Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU system and memory BIOS Setup 3 30 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
89. verclocking technology by memory module This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X M P technology Disabled Disables this function Profile 1 Uses profile1 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module Profile 2 Uses profile2 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module Memory Try It Disabled Memory Try It works for improving 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 lt Enter gt 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 tim ing 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 BIOS Setup 3 20 DRAM Training Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Enables or disables the various training ways of DRAM Th
90. vice Mode Printer Mode Selects an operating mode for parallel port Printer Mode Printer port mode SPP Standard Parallel Port mode EPP 1 9 1 7 SPP Enhanced Parallel Port 1 9 1 7 mode Standard Parallel Port mode ECP Extended Capability Port mode ECP EPP 1 9 1 7 Extended Capability Port mode Enhanced Parallel Port 1 9 1 7 mode Intel R Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance in sleep mode Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Intel R Smart Connect Technology Enabled Enables or disables Intel R Smart Connect Technology This feature can update applications ex email and social networks by periodically waking your system from sleep mode And you do not need to wait for the applications to update when you wake up the system Enabled Enables Intel smart connect technology Disabled Disables Intel smart connect technology Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu EuP 2013 Disabled Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013 regula tion Enabled Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 reg ulation Disabled Disables this function Note When enabled the system will not support S4 amp S5 wake up by USB PCI and PCle devices Restore after AC Power Loss Power Off
91. vih 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 b d zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia MSI wype ni wymagania UE przyjmuj c produkty sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej wycofywane z u ycia Produkty MSI b dzie mo na zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych ix Preface T RKCE evreci zelli iyle bilinen MSI d nyada evreyi korumak i in hat rlat r Avrupa Birli i AB Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme At 2002 96 EC Kararnamesi alt nda 13 A ustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren ge erli olmak zere elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler di er at klar gibi pe at lamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlar n reticileri cihazlar n kullan m s releri bittikten sonra r nleri geri toplamakla y k ml olacakt r Avrupa Birli ine sat lan MSI markal r nlerin kullan m s releri bitti inde MSI r nlerin ge
92. volume then click lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt 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 selected 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 RAID1 Mirror Disks Select Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync 4 ad kej E o o 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 4 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select ZN imparem 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 whe
93. vorite 1 5 1 Enterthe Favorite 1 5 menu 2 Right click or press F2 key and then click Menu lock 3 Highlight an item and then click 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 y ni asc e o x Arrow buttons Lock button 3 5 BIOS Setup O DI o o 0 oO Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations Description Move the cursor Select Item lt Enter gt Click Double click the left button Select Icon Field w NU Click the right button Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu 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 ZA port Only the FAT

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