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1. Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel O Ports 1 9 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Socket 1 12 CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors 1 25 DIMM1 4 DDR3 Memory Slots 1 15 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button 1 35 FV1 V Check Connectors 1 31 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 29 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1 36 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 28 JDISCH1 Discharge Jumper 1 36 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1 26 JPWR1 3 ATX Power Connectors 1 17 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1 30 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connectors 1 27 JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector 1 28 MSATA_1 MSATA Slot 1 29 MULTI BIOS SWITCH Multi BIOS Switch 1 37 OC SWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch 1 38 OC1 OC Genie Button 1 33 PCI E2 5 7 PCIe x16 Expansion Slots 1 18 PCI E1 3 4 6 PCle x1 Expansion Slots 1 18 POWER1 Power Button 1 34 RESET1 Reset Button 1 34 SATA1 8 SATA Connectors 1 24 SW TACT1 SW TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons 1 34 Getting Started 1 8 Back Panel Quick Guide Optical PS 2 Keyboard SEN Mouse Combo LAN Port Port x E o USB 2 0 Port USB 3 0 Port DisplayPort PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo Port A combination of PS 2 mouse keyboard DIN connector for a PS 2 mouse keyboard gt Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store System configuration data Using CMOS RAM the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is tur
2. ii Revision el ii Smartphone Application iii Technical Support Er vA iv FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement sss v CE CONFON a posia E E v Radiation Exposure Statement Vi European Community Compliance Statement ii vi FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance sees ereeen eere vi Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement 11 11sreriiiieiiieieiinioo vi TalwanWireless Statements ui vi Japan VCCI Class B Statement etre ara vi Korea Warning Statemehis eere e nr idt ra ai vi Battery Information Vii Chemical Substances InTOFtfiatlori ouo cutn marker rir rere aser en edens vii WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement viii Chapter 1 Getting Started o iecit itn tic de 1 1 Packing Deele 1 2 Optional AccessotiBS rre tee enn emere i ra ec e v da rx eggs 1 2 AssemblyiPrecautions ter genter ER et rin IRR ERES acne AEN 1 3 Motherboard Specifications oreet nent er ene pa bI S epar 1 4 Connectors Quick Guide Back Panel Quick Guide CPU Central ee Le Rn WEE Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU i CPUS Heatsink Installation ssassn anenai Fer SUPPLY P
3. sadi JPWR1 3 ATX Power Connectors Expansion Slots scena alii PCI E1 ET PCle Expansion Slot PCle x16 Slots Bandwidth Table i xi Preface Video Graphics Cards o err eer rr nre nr rn DER Single Video Card Installation AMD CrossFire Multi GPU Technology 1 20 NVIDIA SUI Technology rer trit ree etd teet 1 22 Internal ee e 1 24 SATA1 8 SATA Confiector Sege keete iti 1 24 CPUFAN1 2 SYSFAN1 3 Fan Power Connectors ccccccceeeeteeeeees 1 25 JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors A 1 26 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connector esses 1 27 JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connechor eee eeeeeeeeereeeeeeeee 1 28 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connechor i 1 29 JTPMT EPM Module Connector ciali 1 30 Voltage Checkpoints EM V Check Connectors certeza rie eee p ger cede ce dece VeCheck Spotsi iii aaa ai BUWHONS c M A Ea OCOC Cenie BUOM RR POWER 1 Power BUtlOri tirer erint prt ener rinite FASTB Hee Ee Button coiere tuer toe ueteres epe ee leet eege eebe JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper its MULTI BIOS SWITCH Multi BIOS Switch OC SWITCH 1 OC Genie Mode Switch LED Status Indicators erri c eme eer i ete rc sr ves BIOSILEDS m gap OG Switch LEDS iii erotic tici i e rc eR Si e each eR eeu RE Re ex Debug C
4. DI D o Wu exi CA Current PCH 1 05 Voltage Shows current PCH 1 05 voltage Read only CPU Memory Changed Detect Enabled Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced Enabled The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs to load the default settings for new devices Disabled Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings gt CPU Specifications Press Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays the information of installed CPU You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F4 Read only CPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub menu The sub menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support Read only gt MEMORY Z Press Enter to enter the sub menu This sub menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F5 DIMM1 4 Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub menu The sub menu displays the information of installed memory Read only CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub menu gt 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 th
5. 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 CG Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors http youtu be gkDYyR_83l4 n m Zull JPWR1 3 ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply To connect the ATX power supply align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector If done correctly the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard s power connector EN O Q Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard 1 17 Getting Started OQ zT ie o D Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards such as discrete graphics or audio cards PCI E1 ET PCle Expansion Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interfac
6. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enhanced modeisenabiea 1246 AM d t aM B 13 Intel RAID gt zo o D 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 Sync HELP Press s to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk Volume Press r to remove the Disk Volume Acceleration IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION 3 Press S to synchronize data SYNCHRONIZING THE DATA MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS 4 When prompted press Y to confirm ACCELERATION OPTIONS Name Type Capacity Mode Status DISK PORT 0 Non RAID Disk 1534GB Maximized In Sync 5 Once synchronization is complete the status will change to In Sync Intel RAID B 14
7. Disabled Disables this function Note When enabled the system will not support RTC wake up event functions Restore after AC Power Loss Power Off Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss Power Off Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power Power On Boot up the system after restoring AC power Last State Restores the system to the previous state power on power off before AC power loss On board LED Control On Enables or disables the onboard non function LEDs On Enables onboard non function LEDs Off Disables onboard non function LEDs Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration and behaviors Press Enter to enter the sub menu Windows 8 Feature Disabled Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems Before enabling this item make sure all installed devices amp utilities hardware amp software should meet the Windows 8 requirements Enabled The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 requirement Disabled Disables this function MSI Fast Boot Disabled MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot Enabled Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time And the following Fast Boot will be disabled and fixed Disabled Disables MSI F
8. MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at http www msi com html popup csr evmtprtt pcm html vii Preface WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist MSI must remind you that Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes effect on August 13 2005 products of electrical and electronic equipment cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore and manufacturers of 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 Nahe FRANCAIS En tant qu cologiste et afin de prot
9. i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1150 socket Chipset a Intel Z87 Express Chipset Memory Support 4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB Supports DDR3 3000 OC 2800 OC 2666 OC 2600 OC 2400 OC 2200 OC 2133 OC 2000 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 MHz Dual channel memory architecture Supports non ECC un buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Expansion Slots m 3x PCle 3 0 x16 slots The operating mode will be x16 x0 x0 x8 x8 x0 or x8 x4 x4 Please always install expansion card into the PCI E2 First m 4x PCle 2 0 x1 slots Onboard Graphics Multi GPU Support 2x HDMI ports supporting the maximum resolutions of 4096x2160 24Hz 24bpp 2560x1600 60Hz 24bpp 1920x1080 60Hz 36bpp m 1x DisplayPort supporting the maximum resolutions of 4096x2160 24Hz 24bpp 3840x2160 60Hz 24bpp Supports 3 Way AMD CrossFire Technology Supports 2 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 Storage Intel Z87 Express Chipset 1x mSATA 6Gb s port 6x SATA 6Gb s ports SATA1 6 Supports RAID 0 RAID1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology ASMedia ASM1061 Chipset 2x SATA 6Gb s ports SATA7 8 The SATA6 port will be unavailable when install a SSD in the mSATA port Supports Intel Core processors
10. 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 A 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 For more information on compatible components please visit http Awww msi com service test report BESET Co Hd SI I ci 5g C lo oF DIMM4 as Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ P Viso Demensttatiom E n TS Dual Channel mode Population Rule In Dual Channel mode the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously Enabling Dual Channel mode can enhance system performance The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual Channel mode uu 1
11. 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 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 Intel C State Auto C state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI e Ij O ey de 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 3 23 BIOS Setup C1E Support Disabled Enables or disables the C1E function for power saving in
12. feature in BIOS the keyboard will be disabled during POST and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL key will not function Once you press this button the system will enter BIOS setup directly at next boot B H a UD l a I OOE DODO EN O Q 1 35 Getting Started OQ SR o o 3 D Jumper JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data With the CMOS RAM the system can automatically boot into the operating system OS every time it is turned on If you want to clear the system configuration set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM EH a po E E 5 Sr ell E E us dH H 10 1 D Keep Data Clear Data m F1 Q n C m 0000 i dn d imponens 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 gt JDISCH1 Discharge Jumper This jumper allows you to discharge the motherboard by using the jumper instead of removing the battery O 1 D 1 Normal Discharg
13. ger l environnement MSI tient rappeler ceci Au sujet de la directive europ enne EU relative aux d chets des quipement lectriques et lectroniques directive 2002 96 EC prenant effet le 13 ao t 2005 que les produits lectriques et lectroniques ne peuvent tre d pos s dans les d charges ou tout simplement mis la poubelle Les fabricants de ces quipements seront oblig s de r cup rer certains produits en fin de vie MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communaut europ enne Par cons quent vous pouvez retourner localement ces mat riels dans les points de collecte PYCCKUN KomnaHna MSI npeanpuHumaet akTuBHble ne crBus NO saure OKpy gt KarOLen cperibl nosTomy HanomuHaem BAM UTO B coorBercrBMM c ANpeKTuBON Epponeuckoro Coosa EC no npenorBpauijeHuto 3arpsisHeHus okpyxaroueli Cpezibi UCNONb3OBaHHbIM SNEKTPUYECKUM M 3TIeKTDOHHBIM o6opynoBauueM nupekruga WEEE 2002 96 EC Gcrvpnaouen B cuny 13 agrycra 2005 roga w3nenus OTHOCALUMECA K SNEKTPUYECKOMY M SNEKTPOHHOMY o60pyHoBaHuto He Moryr paccMarpHBarbcs KAK 6bITOBO MyCODp NosTomy Mpon3BOAMTENV BelLlenepeuucrieHHoro 3niekrpouHoro o6opynoBaHus 06A3AHB MpuHumaTb ero Ans nepepa6orku no okoHuauun cpoka cnyx bi MSI o683yercs co6nionarb rpe6oBaHus rio npuemy npoaykun nponanHol noa Mapkoii MSI Ha Tepputopun EC B nepepa6orky no okoHuauun cpoka cnyx bi Bbi Moxere BepHyTb 3TM NZAENNA B cneunanuzupoBa
14. lt Enter gt when you are prompted to enter a new password A message will confirm the password is being disabled Once the password is disabled you can enter the setup and OS without authorization r U Key Disabled Enables or disables U Key as user s password to access the system Make U Key at Makes a key at the USB flash drive to prevent other people from accessing the system Only the user who has the key with the flash drive can access the system Trusted Computing Sets TPM Trusted Platform Module function TPM SUPPORT Disabled Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Chassis Intrusion Disabled This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch Once the chassis is opened the system will record and issue a warning message To clear the warning message set the item to Reset then it will return to Enabled later Options Disabled Enabled Reset BIOS Setup 3 14 Save amp Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system Save Changes This item is used to save current changes Discard Changes This item is used to discard current all changes and restore t
15. 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 f needed screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case Some video cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply 5 Please consult your video card s manual for further instructions regarding driver installation or other special settings I Qa 1 19 Getting Started AMD CrossFire Multi GPU Technology AMD CrossFire is a multi GPU performance gaming platform By linking together two or more discrete GPUs CrossFire can significant improve system graphics performance It allows the ability to scale a system s graphics power as needed making it the most scalable gaming platform This motherboard will automatically detect CrossFire technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed Follow the instructions below to ensure a successful two way CrossFire installation 1 Install two AMD Radeon HD graphics cards into the PCI E2 amp PCI ER expansion slots 2 With the two cards installed two CrossFire Video Link cable are required to connect the graphics cards Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the metal contacts please refer to the picture below Please note that although two graphics cards have been installed only the display ports on the CH gra
16. and 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 FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Taiwan Wireless Statements SR ERIS BEC SERA ASRUX ER EMI Fern ei BRST See SSR XE Ikea rat MERI AIEAREMZEATERERMNZENFTESTDEE MRRATERARE Ev ENEA PRESATERISHRRA MASK Hi BE ARER RAR SEE KJAER ADXA ABERI AENBER
17. bi za titili prirodnu sredinu i kao preduze e koje vodi ra una o okolini i prirodnoj sredini MSI mora da vas podesti da Po Direktivi Evropske unije EU o odba enoj ekektronskoj i elektri noj opremi Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja stupa na snagu od 13 Avgusta 2005 proizvodi koji spadaju pod elektronsku i elektri nu opremu ne mogu vi e biti odba eni kao obi an otpad i proizvo a i ove opreme bi e prinu eni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobi ajenog veka trajanja MSI e po tovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU Ove proizvode mo ete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje POLSKI Aby chroni nasze rodowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbaj ca o ekologi MSI przypomina e Zgodnie z Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej UE dotycz c odpad w produkt w elektrycznych i elektronicznych Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC kt ra wchodzi w ycie 13 sierpnia 2005 tzw produkty oraz wyposa enie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie mog by traktowane jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w 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 RK E evreci z
18. button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen By Onboard Button OC Genie function is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard OC Genie Switch Gear1 Selects a kind of overclocking profiles for OC Genie Function This item appears when OC Genie Function Control sets to By BIOS Options Gear1 Enables Gear overclocking profile for overclocking Gear2 Enables Gear2 overclocking profile for extreme overclocking LN paent 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 Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency Read only Adjust GT Ratio Auto Sets the integrated graphics ratio The valid value range depends on the installed CPU Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency Read only DRAM Reference Clock Auto Sets the DRAM reference clock The valid value range depends on the installed CPU This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed DRAM Frequency Auto Sets the DRAM frequency Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM
19. communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 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 7818 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
20. 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 Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Intel Rapid Start Technology lets the system resume from sleep mode quickly This function is available when an SSD is installed Enabled Enables Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Disables Intel Rapid Start Technology gt 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 Ra
21. if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings Select the Restore Defaults and press Enter in BIOS to load the default settings Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes 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 Ifyou are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings we recommend that you keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to inappropriate BIOS configuration Entering BIOS Setup Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test POST process When the message below appears on the screen please DEL key to enter BIOS Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu F11 to enter 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 Alt and Delete keys MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup You can click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the physical GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot Fast Boot MI 2 Click GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fas
22. multi channel digital audio on a single cable DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs N Imoortent This platform supports dual display and triple display function HDMI DisplayPort HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI DisplayPort Extend mode Extend the desktop to the other 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 Blue Line in Used for connecting external audio outputting devices Green Line out Used as a connector for front speakers sound line out in 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel mode or for headphone Pink Mic Used as a connector for a microphone Black RS Out Rear surround sound line out in 4 5 1 7 1 channel mode Orange CS Out Center subwoofer line out in 5 1 7 1 channel mode Gray SS Out Side surround sound line out in 7 1 channel mode Getting Started 1 10 CPU Central Processing Unit fe Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Notch 3 lt Notch I O Q E E Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator is N imponens Overheating Overheating can se
23. on Windows 7 and Windows 8 USB Intel Z87 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 2 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB connectors ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset 4x USB 3 0 ports on the back panel internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger Audio 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 currently The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor Getting Started 1 4 Wireless LAN Wi Fi Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Centrion Wireless N 2230 chip Supports Wi Fi 802 11 b g n dual band up to 300 Mbps speed Supports Intel Wireless Display WiDi For Z87 MPOWER only Bluetooth Wi Fi Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Centrion Wireless N 2230 chip Supports Bluetooth v4 0 includes BLE and Bluetooth 3 0 HS BLE Bluetooth Low Energy For Z87 MPOWER only Back Panel Connectors m 1x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port m 2x USB 2 0 ports 1x Clear CMOS button m 6x USB 3 0 ports m 1x LAN RJ45 port 1x Optical S PDIF OUT connector m 2x HDMI ports m 1x DisplayPort m 6x OFC audio jacks
24. port will be unavailable when install a SSD in the mSATA port 1 29 Getting Started JTPM1 TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a optional TPM Trusted Platform Module Module Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages ra M LILI I Je OQ zT o o D Getting Started 1 30 Voltage Checkpoints These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages A multimeter not included will be required to check voltages FV1 V Check Connectors To check the voltage please use the included voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector pem 7 e eno 7 9 crusa F e ceu RING d 9 cPu erx LI e cPU_coREo n Nu 9 voc opp te EEN 1 e cpuvccin Point Description GND pin 7 Ground CPU_SA pin 6 The CPU_SA CPU System Agent voltage is the voltage supplied to the integrated memory controller inside the CPU CPU_RING pin 5 CPU_GFX pin 4 The CPU Ring is an interface for integrated controllers inside the CPU The CPU Ring voltage can affect the CPU overcl
25. 12 c co Q Si lt 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 I 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 20 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset t4 Previous Next SPACE Selects ENTER Selection Complete gt Se 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 sentence will appear below and then press Y key to accept the selection A laxyexerteni 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 Enter to change recovery volume mode The following screen appears Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk Enable Only Recovery Disk enables recove
26. 4 DIMM4 d imponens 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 EN O Q Q zT ie o D 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 on the I O backplate The I O ports should be facing
27. A ERI ETE BS T I4E383E2 412GHz 2 462GHz ES BER JA EAE TAEAE nm TENRA REAR SKE TE E EER RAASRERGME ES ESO SETS Japan VCCI Class B Statement 274 B Bst CORB 3st dE SE ERN EE E UBER VCC OBHICBI lt K OF ABTREWZE TI COREY REN COVA FLED AY SEMITELT fipnat SSBSENEROTCEMHSVET MRRAS ULE TELU MWMVALTCKEEW COMBS BUE 2412GHz 2 484GHz CEMEUL TW SLE Bur AER Korea Warning Statements del THAME SSS UEC Asso Ws Preface vi Battery Information A t REW E CA at Ta European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Taiwan For better environmental protection waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal California USA The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California For further information please visit http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations such as the EU REACH Regulation Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and the Council
28. Bi http youtu be 76yLtJaKICQ Q r o oO D m N Quick Installation Motherboard Installation N o Q ic Oo 2 5 Quick Installation Chapter 2 2 6 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation N o Q ic Oo 2 7 Quick Installation 27 AC N Ge Chapter 2 2 8 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation gt E http youtu be RZsMpqxythc N Q ta 2 9 Quick Installation mSATA SSD Installation Chapter 2 2 10 Quick Installation Front Panel Connector Installation E 2 S sS D 8 o a c o Oo D LL LL http youtu be DPELIdVNZUI z 1 deyo Front Panel Audio Connector Installation Quick Installation 2 11 Peripheral Connector Installation USB2 0 Connector Installation OQ E 0 Kei D N USB3 0 Connector Installation Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation D I http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A NS Jl ul 4 BL 2 13 Quick Installation N O Q C ta Chapter 2 2 14 Quick Installation Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use Using your mouse and keyboard users can change BIOS settings monitor CPU temperature select the boot device priority and view system information
29. COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110 220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture o O O 0 The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User s Manual O The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60 C 140 F IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT Preface iv FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
30. CPU over voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Under Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for CPU under voltage protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Over Current Protection Auto Sets the current limit for CPU over current protection If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Higher percentage provides less protection and may damage the system CPU Switching Frequency Auto Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET So please make sure a cooling solution is well prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection Enabled Enables or disables the CPU VRM over temperature protection Enabled Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over temperature protection Disabled Disables this function CPU Power Duty Control Selects the method of VRM control for component s phase Thermal Balance Control the VRM with thermal balance mode Current Balance Control the VRM with current balance mode SVID Communication Auto Enables or disabl
31. GA Displays elavieel glsl gt identify GPU freet A CrossFire system has four possible display modes SuperTiling Scissor Mode Alternate Frame Rendering Super Anti aliasing For more details please consult the graphics card manual 1 21 Getting Started OQ zT ie o D NVIDIA SLI Technology NVIDIA s SLI Scalable Link Interface technology allows two or more GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve significant graphics performance gains To utilize this technology the GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Video Link If you intend to use SLI mode please follow the instructions below to properly set up SLI mode The instructions below are meant for a two video card SLI configuration 1 Install two NVIDIA graphics cards in the PCI E2 and the PCI E5 slots 2 With the two cards installed a SLI Video Link cable is required to connect the graphics cards Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the metal contacts please refer to the picture below Please note that although two graphics cards have been installed only the display ports on the graphics card installed in the first PCle x16 slot will work All displays should be connected to this graphics card SLI Video Link Cable 3 Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video card package For more information please refer to the manual that came with your video
32. HHble NYHKTbI Npuema Preface viii ESPANOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protecci n del medio ambiente recomienda Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 los productos clasificados como el ctricos y equipos electr nicos no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio los fabricantes de equipos electr nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida MSI estar comprometido con los t rminos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Uni n Europea al final de su periodo de vida Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat De richtlijn van de Europese Unie EU met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten SRPSKI Da
33. Inc Revision Histo Revision Revision History Date V1 0 First release 2013 03 Add Z87 MPOWER SP 2013 07 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 I 4 4 EJ fld 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 support 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
34. Internal Connectors m 1x 24 pin ATX main power connector m 2x 8 pin ATX 12V power connectors m 8x SATA 6Gb s connectors m 3x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2 0 ports m 1x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports m 2x 4 pin CPU fan connectors m 3x 4 pin System fan connectors m 1x Clear CMOS jumper m 1x Discharge jumper m 1x Front panel audio connector m 2x System panel connectors m 1x TPM module connector m 1x Chassis Intrusion connector m 14x V Check points 7x V Check connectors 7x V Check spots m 1x GO2BIOS button m 1x Power button m 1x Reset button m 2x Base Clock control buttons m 1x OC Genie button m 1x Multi BIOS switch 1x OC Genie mode switch m 1x 2 Digit Debug Code LED m 1x Wi Fi Bluetooth module connector HO Controller m NUVOTON NCT6779 Controller Chip Hardware Monitor CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU System fan speed control 1 5 Getting Started EN O Q Q zT o o D BIOS Features m 2x 64 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 5 0 PnP 1 0a SM BIOS 2 7 DMI 2 0 m Multi language Special Features OC Certified Audio Boost m Killer Ethernet OC Genie 4 m Click BIOS 4 Intel Wireless Display NVIDIA SLI AMD CrossFire m Sound Blaster Cinema m LN2 Mode GO2BIOS Easy Button m Direct OC m V Ch
35. ORE EE B 14 xiii Preface msi Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Z87 MPOWER Z87 MPOWER SP Series MS 7818 v1 X ATX motherboard The Z87 MPOWER Z87 MPOWER SP Series motherboards are based on Intel 287 chipset for optimal system efficiency Designed to fit the advanced Intel LGA1150 processor the Z87 MPOWER Z87 MPOWER SP Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution Packing Contents Drivers amp Utilities Motherboard Disc User Guide WO Shield Ago Guide Software amp Application SATA Cable User Guide jeydeu Optional Accessories mPCle card with Wi Fi Bluetooth Antenna x2 module Network Driver amp SLI Cable V Check Cable x4 Utilities Disc These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased f 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
36. ORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XGB gt Sei Sei D x UJ 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 N A XXX X GB N A Create Volume HELP RAID 1 Mirrors data redundancy Intel RAID B 4 3 Inthe Disk field press Enter key and use Space key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume then click Enter key to finish selection This field will become available according to the selected RAID level 4 Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the upper arrow or down arrow keys to scroll through the available values and pressing the Enter key to select and advance to the next field The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments The strip size should be chosen based on the planned drive usage Here are some typical values RAIDO 128KB RAID10 64KB RAID5 64KB This field will become available according to th
37. PU Initialization Power on North Bridge Initialization Power on South Bridge Initialization 11 14 32 36 56 5A Power on Cache Initialization Early CPU Initialization 15 18 37 3A 19 1C 3B 3E Early North Bridge Initialization Early South Bridge Initialization 1D 2F 31 3F 4E 50 55 63 67 D0 Early Memory Initialization Late CPU Initialization 69 6F D1 Late North Bridge Initialization 70 77 D2 Late South Bridge Initialization 92 96 B5 D4 PCI bus Initialization 97 98 99 B2 D5 D7 Console Output Input devices Console initialization and Load Option ROM VGA RAID parallel ports serial 9A A7 B4 A8 A9 AB Start of Setup BIOS setup if needed requested AD AE Getting Started Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event 1 40 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 Total Installer Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of finding necessary drivers Please follow the steps below to install drivers a
38. Preface Z8 MPOWER Z8 MPOWER SP Motherboard G52 78181X4 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 H 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 Qualcomm Atheros
39. SI SuperCharger application on your computer When the SuperCharger application is turned on the JUSB1 connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your connected device Please note that when the SuperCharger application is turned on data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB1 connector will not function To enable the JUSB1 connector to function as a normal USB 2 0 connector please turn off the SuperCharger application When the computer is in stand by or hibernation mode S3 S4 S5 SuperCharger mode will automatically be enabled montani Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging SuperCharger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has SuperCharger technology For iPad JUSB1 red mark can still charge iPad in S3 S4 S5 state We recommend that don t disconnect the device when you charge it in S1 state 1 27 Getting Started OQ SR o o 3 D JUSB4 USB 3 0 Expansion Connector The USB 3 0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits s SuperSpeed N imparem Note that the VCC and GND pins must be conn
40. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel UO 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 IH mu EIE N Imoortant On the connectors coming from the case pins marked by small triangles are positive wires Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the M Connector 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 26 JUSB1 3 USB 2 0 Expansion Connector This connector is designed for connecting high speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs digital cameras MP3 players printers modems and many others IH een a I OQ H 8 mn I O Q The JUSB1 red mark connector supports MSI s new SuperCharger technology which provides quicker USB charging of your cellular phone or other USB powered devices To enable this feature please install the M
41. a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS The system will reboot after updating Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file includes the ME management settings in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS and ME The system will reboot after updating 3 25 BIOS Setup e Ij O d ey de OC PROFILE Z87 MPOWER Temperature eB cpu 4 Er SETTINGS oc PROFILE HARDWARE MONITOR Display motherboard n losbyus BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 management Press Enter to enter the sub menu Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names the current overclocking profile Save Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saves the current overclocking profile Load Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Loads the current overclocking profile Clear Overclocking Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clears the current overclocking profile OC Profile Load from USB Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only 2 OC Profile Save to USB E Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive The USB flash disk should be FAT32 o format only de wo BIOS Setup 3 26 HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature amp Current Speed Temperature amp Speed graphic display information Hardware Monitor Fan control
42. ast Boot Fast Boot Enabled for Windows 8 Disabled for other OS Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled Enabled Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time Disabled Disables the Fast Boot configuration A Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled MSI Fast Boot mode or enabled Fast Boot mode you have to click the GO2BIOS tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the GO2BIOS button optional on the motherboard And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot e Ij O ey de 3 11 BIOS Setup Internal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol GOP Press Enter to enter the sub menu This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for system information management This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 Feature is enabled Secure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Windows 8 Feature is enabled Secure Boot Control Disabled Enables or disables secure boot Enabled Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure 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 appear
43. at can execute instructions simultaneously In this way the system performance is highly improved Enable Enables Intel Hyper Threading technology Disabled Disables this item if the system does not support HT function Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enables or disables the extended CPUID value Enabled BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value Disabled Use the actual maximum CPUID input value BIOS Setup 3 22 Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the System It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always Enabled Enables NO Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks and worms Disabled Disables this function gt 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
44. card Getting Started 1 22 After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed reboot the System After entering the operating system OS right click on the desktop and choose the NVIDIA Control Panel View Sort by D Refresh Paste Paste shortcut 83 NVIDIA Control Panel New BR Screen resolution W Gadgets EX Personalize Enter the NVIDIA Control Panel Choose the Maximize 3D Performance setting to enable SLI mode The configuration screen is shown below Depending on your operating system the screen may look different 3DSerings Help O Select a Task PhysX Configuration Restore Defaults IDIA SLIS technology allows you to use two or more GPUs for utiize GPU acceeration to provide amazng reaime physcs effects re mprovementsin rendering perfomance and mage Physx setings Processor Choose this item mem mended Phys GeForce GTX 470 2 N Imoortent D Please ensure that all graphics cards used in SLI mode are of the same brand and specifications For best compatibility with the motherboard MSI graphics cards are recommended Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphics cards to ensure stable operation If you wish to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function make sure the Maximize 3D Performance function is disabled be
45. core frequency for reducing the current 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed These items allow you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores in turbo boost mode These items appear when the installed processor supports this function DI ied o ct Wu eX CA BIOS Setup 3 24 M FLASH 287 MPOWER Temperature E c H S Disabled SETTINGS M FLASH N Important M Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk FAT32 NTFS format only or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk FAT FAT32 format only BIOS Boot Function Disabled Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file Enabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk Disabled Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard This may cause system unstable MSI recommend it only for power users Select one file to boot Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to boot the system This item will selectable when the BIOS Boot function is enabled Save BIOS to storage Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format Update BIOS Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk NTFS FAT 32 format to update the BIOS Select one file to update BIOS Selects
46. e A Important You can discharge the motherboard by shorting this jumper while the system is off Getting Started 1 36 Switches MULTI BIOS SWITCH Multi BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built in BIOS ROMs Labeled A and B default BIOS ROM is A If one is crashed you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch In addition these two BIOS ROMs do not have the Auto Recovery feature you need to maintain or update the BIOS version by yourself H pog d Blue LED O B av Bid yum a Hi di se SC RI A Default 7 I e Green LED o E e oO O ee te L osos id ug E BIOS recovery using the M Flash utility 1 Ensure that the system is switched off 2 Boot up the system with the operational BIOS ROM by switching the Multi BIOS Switch 3 Enter the BIOS setup M Flash Save BIOS to storage and then save the file to a bootable USB drive disk root folder 4 Switch back to the BIOS ROM that needs to be recovered 5 Choose Select one file to update BIOS and recover the BIOS ROM with the file saved in the USB drive disk N moore Do not use the Multi BIOS switch when system is booting up 1 37 Getting Started OC SWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch This swtich provides two overclocking modes Gear 1 and Gear 2 for OC Genie operati
47. e expansion card PCle 3 0 x16 Slot PCle 2 0 x1 Slot AN lupos 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 PCle x16 Slots Bandwidth Table The table below shows the correlation between the PCle slots bandwidth and multiple graphics cards Bandwidth Slot 2 Way PCI E2 x8 PCI E5 x8 PCI E7 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 CG Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCle x16 slot with butterfly lock http youtu be mG0GZpr9w_A m Hz n DI Single Video Card Installation 1 Determine what type of expansion slot s the video card will use Locate the expansion slot s on the motherboard Remove any protective expansion slot covers from the computer case 2 Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot s with the display ports facing out of the computer case For a single video card installation using the PCI
48. e 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 RAD Mirror Disks Select Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync D B 12 c co Q Q 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 N impotent Since you want to create two volumes this default size maximum needs to be reduced Type in a new size for the first volume As an example if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks re type the size to be half of what is shown by default The second volume when created will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives B 5 Intel RAID gt D o D 2 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 cr
49. eation 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 XXXX XXXXXXXX 2 XXXX XXXXXXXX Serial Intel RAID RAID1 Mirror XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options Exit Strip Size Status Bootable N A XXX XGB Yes Size Type Status Vol ID XXX XGB XXX XGB B 6 Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost N MERI If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM your system will become un bootable Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press lt Enter gt key to select a RAID volume for deletion Then press lt Delete gt key to delete the selected RAID volume The following screen appears Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID1 Mirror 2 XXX XGB Normal Yes This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete Volume 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 t4 Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Press lt Y gt key to accept the volume deletion B 7 Intel RAID D B
50. eck Points Clear CMOS Button Total Fan Control Gaming Device Port Super Charger m Super RAID Wi Fi for Za7 MPOWER only m Bluetooth for Za7 MPOWER only Command Center Software Drivers m MSI Command Center Super Charger Super RAID Live Update 5 Fast Boot 7 ZIP m Intel Turbo Boost Monitor Intel Extreme Tuning Utility m Norton Internet Security Solution Trend Micro SafeSync Sound Blaster Cinema a Killer Network Manager Getting Started ATX Form Factor m 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm http Awww msi com service cpu support For more information on compatible components please visit http Awww msi com service test report 1 6 For the latest information about CPU please visit Connectors Quick Guide Wi Fi Bluetooth expansion module connector SYSFAN1 optional Back Panel PCI E1 PCI E2 MSATA 1 PCI E3 PCI E4 PCI E5 PCI ES PCI E7 DIMM1 CPU Socket DIMM2 DIMM3 CPUFAN1 DIMM4 BAEITEEE O JDISCH1 FASTB1 OC_SWITCH1 CPUFAN2 JPWR1 SYSFAN3 MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH1 JBAT1 JUSB4 SATA1_2 JCI1 SATA3 4 SATA5_6 SATA7_8 SYSFAN2 JFP2 JFP1 1 7 Getting Started EN O Q OQ DI ie o 3 D Connectors Reference Guide
51. ected 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 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 IH mu E fle i E DO E ON I F1 T e TZ Ss e CH or 00008 dd era di Getting Started 1 28 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case This connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel UO Connectivity Design Guide ng d i O00 BI I 4 pou e E or c O a ma lt TLLA 0000 id HEHE e T EN O Q MSATA 1 mSATA Slot The mSATA slot is for mSATA interface solid state drives SSD EZHIH m o DDT 5 d S zl ee B a log OD OC LI i 5 e CH or L 50000 LA PE N Imoortent The SATAG
52. elli iyle bilinen MSI d nyada evreyi korumak i in hat rlat r Avrupa Birli i AB Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme At 2002 96 EC Kararnamesi alt nda 13 A ustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren ge erli olmak zere elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler di er at klar gibi pe at lamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlar n reticileri cihazlar n kullan m s releri bittikten sonra r nleri geri toplamakla y k ml olacakt r Avrupa Birli ine sat lan MSI markal r nlerin kullan m s releri bitti inde MSI r nlerin geri al nmas iste i ile i 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 kez
53. es 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 Current VCCIN Voltage Shows current CPU VCCIN voltage Read only BIOS Setup 3 20 CPU Core Voltage Mode CPU Ring Voltage Mode CPU GT Voltage Mode Auto Selects the control modes for these voltages Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Adaptive Mode Sets adaptive voltages automatically for optimizing the system performance Override Mode Allows you to set these voltages manually CPU Core Voltage CPU Ring Voltage CPU GT Voltage Auto Sets these voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually CPU Core Voltage Offset Mode CPU Ring Voltage Offset Mode CPU GT Voltage Offset Mode CPU SA Voltage Offset Mode CPU IO Analog Voltage Offset Mode CPU IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode Auto Selects the voltage offset modes Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Allows you to set the positive offset voltage Allows you to set the negative offset voltage CPU Core Voltage Offset CPU Ring V
54. es on the motherboard 3 3 BIOS Setup e Ij O ey de ie DT D o smi 0 9 Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority High priority 3J 4 Low priority Menu display This area provides BIOS settings and information to be configured 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 Model Name Shows the model name of motherboard SETTINGS ue General Help Sub Menu Scroll bar Sub menu If you find a point symbol to the left of certain items that means a sub menu can be launched for additional options You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the item and press Enter or double click the left mouse button to enter the sub menu Scroll bar Slide the scroll bar or use the arrow keys to display the other items that are available on the menu display area General Help The General Help displays a brief description to assist you in grasping the selected item BIOS Setup 3 4 Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations Description Move the cursor Select Item E
55. etup Please refer to the BIOS section of the manual for instructions on how to turn off OC Genie from the BIOS The usage of OC Genie is at the user s own risk Overclocking is never guaranteed by MSI To ensure successfully OC Genie usage MSI components are recommended e e D 1 33 Getting Started EN O Q Q zT o o 0 POWER Power Button This button is used to turn on and turn off the system Press the button once to turn on or turn off the system EHE E a Dnm HH mma WC RESET1 Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system Press the button to reset the system i E a DO l a I EIE o e E umb vota um DODO SW TACT1 SW TACT2 Base Clock Control Buttons These buttons are used to increase or decrease the base clock frequency Pressing the Plus Minus button once will increase decrease the base clock frequency 1 MHz when the system is in regular operation state Em Plus button Minus button Base clock 1 MHz Base clock 1 MHz Getting Started 1 34 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button If you enable the MSI Fast Boot
56. etwork stack for optimizing IPv4 IPv6 function Enabled Enables UEFI network stack Disabled Disables UEFI network stack gt 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 Ij O ey de 3 7 BIOS Setup gt pv6 PXE Support Enabled When Enabled the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled Enabled Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support Disabled Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support SATA Mode AHCI Mode Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller The default mode is AHCI Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Mode Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plugging RAID Mode Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices gt SATA1 6 Hot Plug Disabled Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support This item will appear when the SATA Mode set to AHCI RAID Enabled Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports Disabled Disables hot plug sup
57. field Voltage display Current Temperature A Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature system temperature and fans speeds gt Temperature amp Speed graphic display The red graph shows the minimum and maximum temperatures that be set on the Fan control field The yellow graph shows current CPU system temperature The green shows current CPU System fan speed Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed When the current CPU temperature is over the maximum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the maximum speed When the current CPU temperature is under the minimum temperature the CPU system fan will run at the minimum speed In this field you can set the CPU and system fans speeds and target temperatures e Ij O d ey de 3 27 BIOS Setup Please follow the description below to set the temperatures and fan speeds a Selects a fan you want to specify the speed b Checks this item to activate the following items for changing default values c Slides the Min and Max tabs to set the minimum and maximum temperatures d Slides the arrow symbol to set the minimum fan speed in percentage e Slides the arrow symbol to set the maximum fan speed in percentage f Click the Default but
58. fore removing the graphics card 1 23 Getting Started EN O Q E Jeydeu Internal Connectors SATA1 8 SATA Connector This connector is a high speed SATA interface port Each connector can connect to one SATA device SATA devices include disk drives HDD solid state drives SSD and optical drives CD DVD Blu Ray P vitso Demonstration Obs n Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD ge http youtu be RZsMpqxythc n SATA7 SATA1 6 6Gb s by Intel Z87 SATAT 8 6Gb s by ASMedia ASM1061 MERI The SATA6 port will be unavailable when install a SSD in the mSATA 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 m
59. frequency Read only BIOS Setup 3 18 Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled X M P Extreme Memory Profile is the overclocking technology by memory module This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X M P technology Disabled Disables this function Profile 1 Uses profile1 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module Profile 2 Uses profile2 over clocking settings of installed XMP memory module DRAM Timing Mode Auto Selects the memory timing mode Auto DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD Serial Presence 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 timing If it occurs please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper button section to clear the CMOS data and enter the BIOS to load the default settings gt DRAM Training Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub menu Enables or disables the various training ways of DRAM The system may become unstable or unb
60. 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 EN O Q Q zT ie o D 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 oo 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
61. halt state This item appears when Intel C State is enabled Enabled Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power saving in halt state Disabled Disables this function Package C State 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 No limit No c state limit for CPU 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 Note The following items will appear when Intel Turbo Boost is enabled Long Duration Power Limit W Auto Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode Long Duration Maintained s Auto Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit W Short Duration Power Limit W Auto Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode CPU Current limit A Auto Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode When the current is over the specified limit value the CPU will automatically reduce the
62. he 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 tvo 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 Imoortent The least number of hard drives for RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery or Matrix mode is 2 The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4 And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3 All the information volumes pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix Intel RAID B 2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the System BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services Please use Ctrl lt I gt keys t
63. ity is not guaranteed This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Options Auto 1 00 1 25 1 67 BIOS Setup 3 16 CPU Base Clock Apply Mode Auto Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Next Boot CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock after reboot Immediate CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately CPU PCIE PLL Auto Selects a PLL Phase Lock Loop mode for CPU PCle This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS LC PLL Enables LC PLL for normal usage SB PLL Enables SB PLL for extreme overclocking Filter PLL Auto Enables or disables the filter PLL for CPU This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Provides wide range of base clock for overclocking when base clock strap be set to higher value Disabled Provides normal range of base clock gt CPU Ratio Mode Auto Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Fixed Mode Fixes the CPU ratio Dynamic Mode CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading Adjust CPU Ratio Auto Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determi
64. l RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms gt SE 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 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 t
65. les or disables the onboard USB controller Legacy USB Support Enabled Sets Legacy USB function support Auto The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected 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 gt Onboard USB3 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the external USB 3 0 controller gt Intel R Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance in sleep mode Press Enter to enter the sub menu Intel R Smart Connect Technology Enabled Enables or disables Intel R Smart Connect Technology This feature can update applications ex email and social networks by periodically waking your system from sleep mode And you do not need to wait for the applications to update when you wake up the system Enabled Enables Intel smart connect technology Disabled Disables Intel smart connect technology DI ied o Wu exi CA Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors Press Enter to enter the sub menu BIOS Setup 3 10 EuP 2013 Disabled Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013 regulation Enabled Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation
66. ltgae Getting Started 1 32 Buttons The motherboard has numerous on board buttons to control various functions This section will explain how to change your motherboard s functions through the use of these on board buttons OC1 OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically overclock the system Press this button once while the system is off to enable OC Genie The button will lock remain depressed until it is pushed again to disable OC Genie On the next boot the OC Genie utility will automatically overclock the CPU settings to optimal performance values To disable OC Genie power off the system and press the OC Genie button again The button will depress and the CPU configuration settings will return to normal values a Ao z 1 I E 7 n O EX z 4 On Off This motherboard provides two ways to enable OC Genie press the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard or click the virtual OC Genie button in BIOS You can specify how OC Genie to be enabled by using the OC Genie Function Control item in BIOS Please install DDR3 1333 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink cooler to use the OC Genie function e e We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range or the damages risks caused by overclocking behavior It is possible to disable the OC Genie function in the BIOS s
67. me By PCI or PCI E Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI or PCI express device Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI PCle device is detected Disabled Disables this function Resume By Onboard LAN Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected Disabled Disables this function gt Resume From S3 by USB Device Disabled Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices Enabled Enables the system to be awakened from S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state when activity of USB device is detected Disabled Disables this function 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 3 84 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 Boot Sets the sequence of
68. nd utilities for your new computer 1 Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive The setup screen will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in OS 2 Click Total Installer A popup dialogue will appear listing all necessary drivers E EN Q des Utility Google Security Service base CHIPSET M zu e Dod Total installer Product Registration Browse CD Click here 3 Select all checkbox on driver listing dialog 4 Click Install button 5 The software installation will then be in progress after it has finished it will prompt you to restart 6 Click OK button to finish 7 Restart your computer You can also use the same method to install the utilities 1 41 Getting Started msi 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 imponens The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased CPU Installation http youtu be bf5LaO99url Q r o Kei D m N Quick Installation 2 2 c Jeydeuj Quick Installation Memory Installation gt
69. ne CPU clock speed This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency Read only EIST Enabled Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production Disabled Disables EIST Intel Turbo Boost Enabled Enables or disables the Intel Turbo Boost This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function Enabled Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state Disabled Disables this function e Ij O ey de 3 17 BIOS Setup DI ied o Wu exi CA Enhanced Turbo Auto Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU performance Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio Disabled Disables this function OC Genie Function Control By Onboard Button Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile By BIOS Options OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie
70. ned on If you wish to clear the system configuration press the button to clear the data 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 USB 3 0 port is backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit s SuperSpeed N 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 gt 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 Data activity LINK ACT Je L3 SPEED LED E LED Blinking Off 10 Mbps connection Speed LED Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 9 1 Gbps connection Getting Started EN O Q Q ET o o KE D 3 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 ATI gt HDMI Port sicu ccewirion munimen mrenrace 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
71. nter E a Click Double click the left button Select Icon Field Click the right button Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General Help CPU Specifications Enter Memory Z Load optimized defaults OC Profile Load From USB OC Profile Save to USB Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT FAT32 USB drive 3 5 BIOS Setup e Ij O K Qa de DT D ei smi Wu 0 SETTINGS Z87 MPOWER d Temperature Tu 2 iiie CPU H E 2c l 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 hour minute lt second gt SATA Port Show the information of connected SATA device A N ipat If the connected SATA device is not displayed turn off computer and re check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherb
72. o 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 parent 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 Ctrl and I keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM N Imoortent 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 D B 12 c co Q Q lt After pressing the Ctrl and I keys simultaneously the following window will appear Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INF
73. o the previous values Restore Defaults This item is used to restore load all default values by the BIOS vendor Boot Override The installed boot able devices will appear on this menu you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting eo Ij O Q ic 3 15 BIOS Setup ie DT D o D 0 OC msi Z87 MPOWER 2 g S RB Temperature diis CPU H xl SETTINGS M FLASH LN tapant Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users Overclocking is not guaranteed and if done improperly can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware f you are unfamiliar with overclocking we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking Current CPU DRAM Ring Frequency These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU Memory and Ring Read only CPU Base Clock MHz Default Sets the CPU Base clock You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed This item appears when the installed processor supports this function Current CPU Base Clock Strap Shows the current CPU Base clock strap Read only This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap Auto Sets the CPU Base Clock Strap You may overclock the CPU Base Clock by adjusting this value Please note that overclocking behavior and stabil
74. o 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 moore 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 Reboot and enter the BIOS steup Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS Install Intel RAID controller driver Please refer to the section Installing Driver Install Windows operating system Powered off Connect the SSD Reboot the system to Windows Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD ROM drive o NOa PP WON msi Driver Utility Security Service base Es e Fa A RA Total installer STORAGE AUDIO OTHERS Click here Product Registration Browse CD 9 Click the STORAGE on the Setup screen RAID 10 Click the Intel RAID Driver to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Intel RAID B 12 11 Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application 12 Click Enable acceleration under Accelerate accelerate using an avaiable solid state live as a cane dece in o
75. oard System Information Shows detailed system information including CPU type BIOS version and Memory read only BIOS Setup 3 6 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI express interface protocol and latency timer Press Enter to enter the sub menu PEGO 1 2 Gen X Auto Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices PEGO PEG1 PEG2 are as first second and third PCle x16 slots Auto Enables all PCle Gen1 Gen2 and Gen3 supports Gen1 Enables PCle Gen support only Gen2 Enables PCle Gen2 support only Gen3 Enables PCle Gen3 support only ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors Press Enter to enter the sub menu Power LED Blinking Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED Dual Color The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state Blinking The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals parameters such as LAN HDD USB and audio Press Enter to enter the sub menu Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller LAN Option ROM Disabled Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled Enabled Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM Network Stack Disabled Sets UEFI n
76. ocking performance The CPU GFX voltage is the voltage supplied to the integrated graphics processor located on the CPU CPU COREO pin 3 CPU core0 voltage The CPU voltage is the voltage supplied to the CPU core Higher overclocks may require higher CPU core voltages to maintain stability VCC DDR pin 2 Memory voltage The DDR memory voltage is the voltage supplied to the DDR memory modules on the motherboard Lower memory timings may require higher voltages to maintain system stability CPU VCCIN pint The CPU VCCIN voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU 1 31 Getting Started I O Q V Check Spots These voltage check spots are for you to measure CPU and PCH voltages To check the voltage please attach the positive lead of the multimeter to these spots and the negative lead to any ground spot CPU CORE3 CPU CORE2 CPU CORE1 CPU VCOMP CPU VCCIO PCH VCCVRM 0 0 0 O O O O PCH_CORE DI OQ n ses m 00009 ddl DEM ma Q zT ie o 0 Spot Description CPU CORE3 CPU core3 voltage CPU CORE2 CPU core2 voltage CPU CORE1 CPU core1 voltage CPU VCOMP CPU Vcomp voltage CPU VCCIO IO voltage for CPU VCC PCH VCCVRM VRM voltage for PCH VCC PCH CORE PCH core vo
77. ode LED Table nee c mies Drivers and EE Ice T M Chapter 2 Quick Installation is GPUl Install amp tioni sedie Et reden duc E dE er Memory Installations ei orco ctr eee ee a ete xi Oen Motherboard Installation ooo fia ine nrbe eg te hee oberen Power Connectors Installation 2 1 za aaa rein EN SATA Melen EE e MSATA SSD Installation EE Front Panel Connector Installation A Preface xii JFP41 Connecotr Installation trt tr terrere tenenti Front Panel Audio Connector Installation Peripheral Connector Installation 2 tnnt tenen USB2 0 Connector InstallatiOn 22 annaa USB3 0 Connector Installation retenti a Graphics Card Installation iiic ttp scot sae Stes ter a ele ET EE Entering E D EE Entering Ee Te EE Overview e Operation iui A E a SETTINGS System lalis zoo eire EE nct ar felgen SEIN e VE Appendix A Realtek Audio Software elle Hie EE Software Panel oVerVigW orc nne en Pk n e nac A 2 Auto popup dialog enne tege t nte agde e A Ede A 3 Hardware Default Setting cca ce ere Ec ge eren En cope reda A 4 Appendb B Intel RAID criari B 1 Introd CtON TEE B 2 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM B 3 Degraded RAID Array ite at B 10 System ee rs rnnt o d in ee V HR CR A tees B 12 RST ci Inte Tro E M LoT tte ccm EET
78. 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 the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage If an ESD wrist strap is not available discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad whenever the motherboard is not installed Before turning on the computer ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case Do not use the computer in a high temperature environment Do not boot the computer before installation is completed This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user f you need help during any installation step please consult a certified computer technician N lmoortent A screwdriver not included may be required for computer assembly EN O Q 1 3 Getting Started Q EXT ie o D 3 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support 4th Generation Intel Core i7 Core
79. oltage Offset CPU GT Voltage Offset CPU SA Voltage Offset CPU IO Analog Voltage Offset CPU IO Digital Voltage Offset Auto Set the offset values for these voltages Current CPU Core Voltage Current CPU Ring Voltage Current CPU GT Voltage Current CPU SA Voltage Current CPU IO Digital Voltage Show the current voltages Read only Internal VR OVP OCP Protection Auto Enables or disables the over voltage protection and over current protection for CPU internal VR Voltage Regulator Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Enabled Sets the voltage limit on the CPU internal VR for over voltage protection 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 DRAM Voltage Auto Sets the memory voltage If set to Auto BIOS will set memory voltage automatically or you can set it manually Current DRAM Voltage Shows current memory voltage Read only DDR_VREF_CA DDR_VREF_DQ_A DDR VREF DO B PCH 1 05 Voltage PCH 1 5 Voltage Set these voltages If set to Auto BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually e Ij O ey de 3 21 BIOS Setup
80. on When you press the OC Genie button the overclocking procedure will be performed according to the setting of this switch The Gear 1 mode is the default setting The Gear 2 mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the CPU system frequency higher then Gear 1 n mi a I Emma E du i Blue LED mic O Red LED Gear lt Gear2 Q a D Default D D eg gh D 2V y a L SSD mm Tm Getting Started 1 38 LED Status Indicators BEBE RE EEE EN O Q D BIOS LEDs These LEDs are used to distinguish BIOS A or B is in operation When the bottom LED lights blue the BIOS A is in operation When the top LED lights green the BIOS B is in operation HDD LED This LED will flash whenever there s a disk activity OC Switch LEDs These LEDs are used to indicate OC Genie operation mode When the left LED lights blue the OC Genie operation mode is Gear1 When the right LED lights red the OC Genie operation mode is Gear2 1 39 Getting Started Jeydeu Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message Status Power on C
81. ootable 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 DigitALL Power Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM CPU Phase Control Auto Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading If set to Auto BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically Auto This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS Disabled Disables the PWM power phase switching feature e Ij O ey de 3 19 BIOS Setup DI ied o Wu exi CA gt CPU Vdroop Offset Control Auto Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU vdroop If set to Auto BIOS will configure this setting automatically Options Auto 12 596 25 37 5 50 62 596 75 87 5 100 CPU Over Voltage Protection Auto Sets the voltage limit for
82. otherboard for space saving purposes Getting Started 1 24 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 EE m EN O Q SYSFAN3 nosece rt in Oz i SYSFAN1 SA SYSFAN2 N Imoortent 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 25 Getting Started Q zT o o D JFP1 JFP2 System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs
83. phics card installed in the first PCle x16 slot will work All displays should be m connected to this graphics card o 0 kal CrossFire Video Link Cable N Imoortent Please ensure that all graphics cards used in CrossFire mode are of the same brand and specifications For best compatibility with the motherboard MSI graphics cards are recommended Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphics cards to ensure stable operation Getting Started 1 20 3 Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video card package For more information please refer to the manual that came with your video card 4 After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed reboot the System After entering the operating system OS right click on the desktop and choose the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center New gt BR Screen resolution E Gadgets Personalize 5 The CrossFire setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire mode to operate The follow screen appears in the Catalyst Control Center Depending on your operating system the screen may look different EN O Q Catalyst Control Center Preferences AMD CrossFireX Configuration gt Pinned Select which graphies processore to use in your AMD Crossfire configuration Preseis See Management Common Display Tasks gt My V
84. pid Start partition size for Active Page Threshold This item will appear when Active Page Threshold Support is enabled LN tmpentent The partition size must be larger then the amount of memory Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Technology to support hybrid hard disk drive Enabled Enables hybrid hard disk support Disabled Disables hybrid hard disk support e Ij O ey de 3 9 BIOS Setup RapidStart Display Save Restore Enabled Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to be saved or restored The screen will be saved before the system enters sleep mode Then the system will restore the screen when wakened Enabled Enables this function Disabled Disables this function RapidStart Display Type BIOS Save Restore Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display BIOS Save Restore The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved restored DeskTop Save Restore The desktop image will be saved restored LakeTiny Feature Disabled Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny technology with iRST for SSD This item appears when Intel C State is enabled Enabled Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating 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 Enab
85. port for the SATA ports gt External SATA 6Gb s Controller Mode IDE Sets the operation mode of the external 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 gt HD Audio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller gt HPET Enabled Enables or disables the HPET High Precision Event Timers support Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system Press Enter to enter the sub menu Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device IGD Integrated Graphics Display PEG PCI Express Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Share Memory 64M Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics This item defines the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics Options 32M 64M 128M 256M DI D o ct Wu 0 BIOS Setup 3 8 DVMT Memory 256MB DVMT memory can dynamically allocate system memory for running graphics intensive applications such as 2D 3D games Options 128MB 256MB Maximum IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Enables or
86. rdrto improve the overal performance Click here 13 Select the acceleration options Enable Acceleration m Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system SSD on port 4 75 GB Select the size allocated for the cache memory O 186GB Full disk capacity maximum 64 GB Select the disk or volume to accelerate D B 12 Q 2 Si lt Disk on port 0 14 78 system D select the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode Enhanced mode O Maximized mode 14 Click OK and reboot the system The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View A laxyexerr teni You can click More help on this page or More help of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information im o S Smart Storage Caching Your storage system Is configure to use a solic state arie as a cache device 10 increase system respcneveness enzbie faster mul tasking anc extend battery fe Volume 0009 Vetoms 0902 Type RADO Toe RAID O Deseos cene nme Acceleration mode Enhanced Change mode P 550 Configuration SSD on port c Normal Usage Cache device Serial number CYEM643200MS08006N Army 0000 Volume Volume 0000 Status Normal Type RAID 0 Usage Data voume Sze 0763 MB Volume Volume 0001
87. riously 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 zT ie o D 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 vitso Demonstration m ac m Watch the video to learn how to install CPU amp heatsink at the address E below http youtu be bf5La099url E r 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
88. ry 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 ze en 0 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 Sei Sei 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 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 Volume RAID 1 Mirror N A XXX XGB Physical Di
89. s when Secure Boot is enabled Standard The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS Custom Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys Image Execution Policy Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on Security Violation Press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu This sub menu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to Custom Key Management Manages the secure boot keys Press 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 Q Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system ied BIOS Activates the following items and use these items to set the wake up I events D OS The wake up events will be defined by OS 0 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 BIOS Setup 3 12 gt Resu
90. sks 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 Selectthe 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 amp Manage Preferences ay Current Status Your system is functioning normally Manage Click on any element in the storage system view to manage its properties P Array 0000 P Volume Rebuilding 1 complete o Disk on port Unknown Missing eer 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 S internal ATAPI device More help on this page Intel RAID Appendix B gt D o D 5 x UJ System Acceleration optional Intel Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache Which can store frequently used data without having t
91. such as the CPU name DRAM capacity the OS version and the BIOS version Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends By connecting to the Internet within CLICK BIOS users can browse webpages check mail and use Live Update in your system aleet 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 DI ied o ct Wu exi CA Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions You may need to run the Setup program when m Anerror 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 N imponimi Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and stability
92. 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 Boot Mode Select LEGACY UEFI Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement e Ij O ey de 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 3 13 BIOS Setup DI ied o Wu eX CA gt Boot Option 1 N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices Security Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security Enters the administrator password if set user has full rights to change the BIOS items User Password Sets User Password for system security Enters the user password if set but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items 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
93. t Boot utility N Important screen Please be sure to install the MSI Fast Boot utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup Version 1007 BIOS Setup 3 2 Overview After entering BIOS the following screen is displayed Temperature monitor Language System Model information name RUE Virtual OC e Bee Genie Button ER 46 Boot device priority bar BIOS menu E OC PROFILE selection PAs BIOS menu OCHS selection F HOS by USB BOARD M FLASH EXPLORER Menu display Temperature monitor Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard Language Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup System information Shows the time date CPU name CPU frequency DRAM frequency DRAM capacity and the BIOS version 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 will provide the information of the installed devic
94. teti Ont hogy Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat lyba l p az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek hullad kair l sz l 2002 96 EK ir nyelve szerint az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek t bb nem kezelhet ek lakoss gi hullad kk nt s az ilyen elektronikus berendez sek gy rt i k teless v lnak az ilyen term kek visszav tel re azok hasznos lettartama v g n Az MSI betartja a term kvisszav tellel kapcsolatos k vetelm nyeket az MSI m rkan v alatt az EU n bel l rt kes tett term kek eset ben azok lettartam nak v g n Az ilyen term keket a legk zelebbi gy jt helyre viheti ITALIANO Per proteggere l ambiente MSI da sempre amica della natura ti ricorda che In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono pi essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita MSI si 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 E possibile portare i prodotti nel pi vicino punto di raccolta Preface x CONTENTS xim elica iii i WEEK T ii Uo cm
95. ton to restore the default values Or click the Cancel button to abandon all changes and restore to the previous values N mpPorant The minimum values of temperature and speed can not be set larger then the maximum values The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU system and memory ie DT D ei smi 0 9 BIOS Setup 3 28 Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10 channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7 1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the Front Out Left and Front Out Right channels Software Configuration After installing the audio driver see Chapter 1 Driver and Utilities the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear at the notification area lower right of the screen You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly double click the icon fo E 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 Device Selection Application Enhancement Speaker Configuration 7 1 Speaker Optional Speakers Full range Speakers Volume Adjustment Jack sta
96. tus 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 Q Se 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 refer 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 O 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 Z D et 2 lt x A 5 Realtek Audio msi Appendix B Inte

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