msi Motherboard B350 TOMAHAWK User Guide

User Guide for msi models including: Motherboard B350 TOMAHAWK

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Guide I/O Shield Motherboard. 2 Safety Information Safety Information y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic ... Quick Start 3 DDR4 Memory SATA DVD Drive SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card Phillips Screwdriver A Package of Screws Chassis Power Supply Unit

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Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI® B350 TOMAHAWK motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Motherboard

Drivers & Utilities Disc

Motherboard User Guide

I/O Shield

SATA Cable x2

Unpacking 1

Safety Information
y 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.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard. y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed. y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user. y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. y Keep this user guide for future reference. y Keep this motherboard away from humidity. y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: Liquid has penetrated into the computer. The motherboard has been exposed to moisture. The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide. The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage. y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.
2 Safety Information

Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components

AMD® AM4 CPU

CPU Fan

Thermal Paste

DDR4 Memory

Chassis

Power Supply Unit

SATA DVD Drive

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Graphics Card

Phillips Screwdriver

A Package of Screws
Quick Start 3

Installing a Processor
https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
1
3 2
5 4

6 4 Quick Start

8 9
7

Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
1
2 3

1
2 3

DIMMA2

DIMMB2 DIMMA2

DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1
Quick Start 5

Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED

RESET SW POWER SW
HDD LED RESET SW

HDD LED +

Power LED +

HDD LED -

Power LED -

JFP1

Reset Switch

Reserved

Power Switch Power Switch
No Pin

JFP1

6 Quick Start

HDD LED POWER LED

HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +

Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7

BAT1

Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
2

1 3

5 4
8 Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
1
3 2
5 4
6 Quick Start 9

Connecting Peripheral Devices
(7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processor)
10 Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1
Quick Start 11

Power On 2

1 3

4 12 Quick Start

Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3 Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 3 Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 4 Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 6 Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 7 Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8 Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10 Connecting the Power Connectors....................................................................... 11 Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20 LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20 Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20 Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23 CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25 DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 26 PCI_E1~4, PCI1~2: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots .................................................. 27 M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 28 SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 29 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 30 JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 31 JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 31 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors................................... 32 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 33 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 33 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 34 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 34
Contents 13

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 34 JLED1: RGB LED strip connector......................................................................... 35 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 36 EZ Debug LEDs ..................................................................................................... 36 GPU LED ............................................................................................................... 36
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 37 Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 37 Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 38 Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 38 EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 39 Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 41 SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 42 Advanced............................................................................................................... 42 Security ................................................................................................................. 48 Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 49 OC.......................................................................................................................... 50 M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 52 OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 53 HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 54
Software Description........................................................................................... 55 Installing Windows® 7 64-bit/ Windows®10 64-bit ............................................... 55 Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 55 Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 55 LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 56 COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 58 GAMING APP......................................................................................................... 62 RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 67 X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 68 MSI SMART TOOL ................................................................................................. 70 GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 72 Nahimic 2.............................................................................................................. 75 XSplit Gamecaster V2 ........................................................................................... 79 SteelSeries Engine 3 ............................................................................................ 83 CPU-Z.................................................................................................................... 85
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 86
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................. 87
14 Contents

Specifications

CPU Chipset Memory
Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Onboard Graphics
Storage Audio LAN

Supports AMD® RYZEN series processors and 7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processors for Socket AM4
AMD® B350 Chipset
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB Support DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 3200(OC)+ Mhz*
y Dual channel memory architecture
* 7th Gen A-series/ Athlon processors support a maximum of DDR4 2400 Mhz. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E2) Supports x 16 speed with RYZEN Series Processors Supports x 8 speed with 7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processors
y 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 mode)* y 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots y 2x PCI slots
* PCI_E4 slot will support PCIe 2.0 x2 only, when installing device in any PCIe x1 slot.
y Supports 2-Way AMD® CrossFireTM Technology
y 1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1280@60HZ (RB)*
y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz*
y 1x HDMITM port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz*
* Only support when using a 7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processor
AMD® B350 Chipset y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Support RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 y 1x M.2 port (Key M)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (RYZEN Series Processors) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processors ) and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
y Realtek® ALC892 Codec y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y 1x Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
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Specifications 15

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USB Back Panel Connectors
Internal Connectors I/O Controller

y AMD® B350 Chipset 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
y AMD® processor 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A ports and 1 Type-C port on the back panel)
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x VGA port y 1x DVI-D port y 1x HDMITM port y 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 6x OFC audio jacks
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 1x 4-pin water-pump-fan connector y 4x 4-pin system fan connectors y 1x 4-pin RGB LED strip connector y 1x Serial port connector y 1x Parallel port connector y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x System panel connectors y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
NUVOTON NCT6795D Controller Chip
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16 Specifications

Hardware Monitor Form Factor BIOS Features
Software

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y CPU/System temperature detection y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control
y ATX Form Factor y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)
y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y Multi-language
y Drivers y SUPER CHARGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y MSI SMART TOOL y DRAGON EYE y GAMING APP y X-BOOST y RAMDISK y GAMING LAN MANAGER y Nahimic Audio y XSplit Gamecaster V2 y SteelSeries Engine 3 y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Google ChromeTM ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y NortonTM Internet Security Solution
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Specifications 17

Special Features

Continued from previous page
y Audio Boost y Nahimic 2 y GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager y Turbo M.2 y Pump Fan y Smart Fan Control y Mystic Light Extension y Gaming DNA with bottom LED y Mystic light SYNC y EZ DEBUG LED y PCI-E Steel Armor y DDR4 Boost y GAME Boost y Lightning USB y Military Class 4 y 7000+ Quality Test y VR Ready y GAMING HOTKEY y GAMING MOUSE Control y Click BIOS 5 y AMD FreeSyncTM Ready y AMD OverDriverTM Ready y GAMING Certified y SteelSeries Certified y WTFast*
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit www.msi.com

18 Specifications

Block Diagram

VGA

DVI-D

HDMI

PCI Express Bus CPU

1 x M.2
NV6795 Super I/O
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

PCI slot PCI slot

PCIe X4

Switch

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1

Realtek ALC892

Audio Jacks

PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x16 slot (support x4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

Chipset

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 6 x USB 2.0

Block Diagram 19

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2

VGA

LAN USB 3.1 Gen1

Audio Ports

USB 2.0

DVI-D

USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status Off Yellow Blinking

Description No link Linked Data activity

Speed LED

Status Off Green Orange

Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection

Audio Ports Configuration

Audio Ports

Channel
2468

Line-In

Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Center/ Subwoofer Out

Side Speaker Out

Mic In
(: connected, Blank: empty)

20 Rear I/O Panel

Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.

Device Selection

Advanced Settings

Application Enhancement

Jack Status

Main Volume

Profiles

Connector Strings

y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.
y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.
y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.

Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.

Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Rear I/O Panel 21

Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/
Subwoofer
22 Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

SYS_FAN1

DIMMA1

CPU_PWR1

CPU_FAN1 CPU Socket

DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2

PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN3

ATX_PWR1

PCI_E1 PCI_E2
M2_1 PCI_E3 PCI_E4
PCI1 PCI2

BAT1

JUSB4
JBAT1 SATA4
SATA3 JCI1 SATA12
SYS_FAN4 JTPM1 JFP2

JAUD1 JLED1 SYS_FAN2
JCOM1

JFP1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1
JLPT1

Overview of Components 23

Component Contents

Port Name
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 CPU Socket
DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 JAUD1 JBAT1 JCI1 JCOM1
JFP1, JFP2 JLED1 JLPT1 JTPM1
JUSB1~2 JUSB3~4
M2_1 PCI_E1~4, PCI1~2
SATA1~4

Port Type
Fan Connectors Power Connectors
AM4 Socket DIMM Slots Front Audio Connector Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper Chassis Intrusion Connector Serial Port Connector Front Panel Connectors RGB LED strip connector Parallel Port Connector TPM Module Connector USB 2.0 Connectors USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors M.2 Slot (Key M) PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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32 30 25 26 29 36 33 34 34 35 33 34 31 31 28 27 29

24 Overview of Components

CPU Socket
Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor's architecture.
y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU.
y When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.
y Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
y If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
Overview of Components 25

DIMM Slots

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

Channel A

Channel B

DIMMA2
Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB2 DIMMA2

DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1

Important
y Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
y Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.
y Based on processor specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the processor.
y Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency! to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
y It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.
y The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.
y Due to AM4 CPU/memory controller official specification limitation, the frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

26 Overview of Components

PCI_E1~4, PCI1~2: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots

BAT1

PCI_E1: PCIe 2.0 x1
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (RYZEN Series processors) PCIe 3.0 x8 (7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processors)
PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1
PCI_E4: PCIe 2.0 x4 PCI1: PCI slot
PCI2: PCI slot

Important
y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.
y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
y 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.
y Only when both PCIe x1 slots are empty, this motherboard could support AMD® CrossFireTM technology.
PCIe bandwidth table
For RYZEN series processors

Slot PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 M2_1

Empty 3.0 x16 Empty 2.0 x4 3.0 x4

Bandwidth

2.0 x1 3.0 x16 Empty 2.0 x2 3.0 x4

Empty 3.0 x16 2.0 x1 2.0 x2 3.0 x4

2.0 x1 3.0 x16 2.0 x1 2.0 x2 3.0 x4

For 7th Gen A-series/ AthlonTM processors

Slot PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 M2_1

Empty 3.0 x8 Empty 2.0 x4 3.0 x2

Bandwidth

2.0 x1

Empty

3.0 x8 Empty

3.0 x8 2.0 x1

2.0 x2

3.0 x2

2.0 x1 3.0 x8 2.0 x1 2.0 x2 3.0 x2

Overview of Components 27

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

Installing M.2 module

1. Remove the screw from the base screw.

2. Remove the base screw.

3. Tighten the base screw

into the hole of the

distance to the M.2 slot

as the length your M.2

module.

4. Insert your M.2 module

into the M.2 slot at a

30-degree angle.

4
30°

5. Put the screw in the

notch on the trailing edge

of your M.2 module and

tighten it into the base

screw.

28 Overview of Components

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.
SATA4 SATA3
SATA2 SATA1

Important
y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
y SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

MIC L

Ground

MIC R

Head Phone R

MIC Detection

SENSE_SEND

No Pin

Head Phone L

Head Phone Detection

Overview of Components 29

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

8 4

5 1

CPU_PWR1

Ground

+12V +12V +12V +12V

+3.3V

Ground

+5V

Ground

6 ATX_PWR1
7

+5V

Ground

PWR OK

5VSB

+12V

+3.3V

+3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V Ground

Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

30 Overview of Components

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

VCC

USB0-

USB0+

Ground

No Pin

VCC USB1USB1+ Ground
NC

Important
y Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
y In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility.
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

JUSB4

JUSB3

Power

USB3_RX_DN

USB3_RX_DP

Ground

USB3_TX_C_DN

USB3_TX_C_DP

Ground

USB2.0-

USB2.0+

USB2.0+ USB2.0Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN Ground USB3_RX_DP USB3_RX_DN Power No Pin

Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

Overview of Components 31

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.

Default PWM Mode fan connectors

1 CPU_FAN1

1 PUMP_FAN1

Default DC Mode fan connectors

1 SYS_FAN1/ SYS_FAN2

1 SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.
Select PWM mode or DC mode

There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.
Important
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.

Pin definition of fan connectors

PWM Mode pin definition

Ground

+12V

Sense

Speed Control Signal

DC Mode pin definition

Ground

Voltage Control

Sense

32 Overview of Components

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.

Normal (default)

Trigger the chassis intrusion event

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

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.

RSTB#

AFD#

PRND0

ERR#

PRND1

PINIT#

PRND2

LPT_SLIN#

PRND3

Ground

PRND4

Ground

PRND5

Ground

PRND6

Ground

PRND7

Ground

ACK#

Ground

BUSY

Ground

SLCT

No Pin

Overview of Components 33

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

JFP1

HDD LED +

HDD LED -

Reset Switch

Reserved

Power LED + Power LED Power Switch Power Switch
No Pin

1 JFP2

Speaker -

Buzzer -

Buzzer + Speaker +

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

LPC Clock

3V Standby power

LPC Reset

3.3V Power

LPC address & data pin0

Serial IRQ

LPC address & data pin1

5V Power

LPC address & data pin2

No Pin

LPC address & data pin3

Ground

LPC Frame

Ground

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

DCD

SIN

SOUT

DTR

Ground

DSR

RTS

CTS

No Pin

34 Overview of Components

JLED1: RGB LED strip connector
This connector allows you to connect the extended 5050 RGB LED strips.

+12V

1 JLED1

5050 LED strip

Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install 5050 RGB LED strips to RGB LED connector. https://youtu.be/CqNHyADzd2Q

Important
y This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
y Please use GAMING APP to control the extended LED strip

Overview of Components 35

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory.

Keep Data (default)

Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS

Resetting BIOS to default values 1. Power off the computer but DO NOT unplug the power cord (system under S5/
Soft-off mode). 2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1. 4. Power on the computer.
EZ Debug LEDs
These LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting process. When an error is occurred, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved.
CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.
GPU LED
This LED indicates the CPU's iGPU is not defected and you needs to install a graphic card.
GPU LED
EZ Debug LEDs

36 Overview of Components

BIOS Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
Important
y BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
y The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
y The BIOS items will vary with the processor.
Entering BIOS Setup
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. Function key F1: General Help list F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item F3: Enter Favorites menu F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu F5: Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode F8: Load Overclocking Profile F9: Save Overclocking Profile F10: Save Change and Reset* F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). * When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
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Resetting BIOS
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: y Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.
Important
Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS.
Updating BIOS
Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer. 3. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to reboot the system and enter the flash
mode. 4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select BIOS Update. 3. Click on Scan button. 4. Click on Download icon to download and install the latest BIOS file. 5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start
updating BIOS. 6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart
automatically.
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EZ Mode
At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.

Setup Mode switch

Screenshot Search

Language
System information

GAME BOOST switch

Boot device priority bar

Information display

M-Flash
Favorites
Hardware Monitor

Function buttons

y GAME BOOST switch - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for OC.
Important
Please don't make any changes in OC menu and don't load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function. y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode
and EZ mode. y Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB
flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). y Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys and the search page will show. It allows
you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the item listing. Move the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit search page.
Important
In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available. y Language - allows you to select the language of BIOS setup. y System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU
type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. y Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
The boot priority from high to low is left to right.

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y Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on left side to display related information.
y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button.
y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
y Hardware Monitor - click on this button to display the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage.
y Favorites menu - press the F3 key to enter Favorites menu. It allows you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. Default HomePage - allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. SETTINGS, OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page. Favorite1~5 - allows you to add the frequently-used/ favorite BIOS setting items in one page. To add a BIOS item to a favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 1. Move the mouse over a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK. To delete a BIOS item from favorite page 1. Move the mouse over a BIOS item on favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose Delete and click on OK.
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Advanced Mode
Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.

GAME BOOST switch

Setup Mode switch

Screenshot

Language
System information

Boot device priority bar

BIOS menu selection

Menu display
y GAME BOOST switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ System information/ Boot device priority bar - please refer to the descriptions of EZ Mode Overview section.
y BIOS menu selection - the following options are available: SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. OC - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance. M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system. BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard.
y Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.

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SETTINGS

System Status

f System Date

Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.

The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.

<day>

Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.

<month> The month from Jan. through Dec.

<date>

The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.

<year>

The year can be adjusted by users.

f System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
f SATA PortX Shows the information of connected SATA device.

Important
If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
f System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only).
f DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).

Advanced
f PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

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fPCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fPower 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. f Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. fLAN 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. fNetwork Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item is available when Onboard LAN Controller is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack. fIpv4 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. fIpv6 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.
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fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.

[AHCI Mode]

Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.

fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.

fHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

fHPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.

f Integrated Graphics Configuration
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fPrimary Video Adapter [PEG] (optional)

Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device.

[IGD]

Integrated Graphics Display.

[PEG]

PCI-Express Graphics Device.

fIntegrated Graphics [Auto] (optional) If set to Force, BIOS will enable the integrated graphics controller.

fUMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] (optional)
Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will be available when Integrated Graphics is enabled.

f USB Configuration
Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fXHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature.

fLegacy USB Support [Enabled]

Sets Legacy USB function support.

[Auto]

The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support.

[Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode.

[Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode.

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f Super IO Configuration
Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 Configuration
Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port x.

fSerial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto]
Sets serial port 0 (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

fParallel (LPT) Port Configuration
Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT/ LPTE). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fParallel (LPT) Port [Enabled] Enables or disables parallel(LPT/ LPTE) port.

fParallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]
Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

fDevice Mode [STD Printer Mode]

Selects an operating mode for parallel port.

[STD Printer Mode]

Printer port mode

[SPP]

Standard Parallel Port mode

[EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9 mode + Standard Parallel Port mode.

f Power Management Setup
Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fErP Ready [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.

[Enabled]

Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fRestore 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.

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fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input.

[Enabled]

Protect the system from unexpected power operating and remain the shut down status.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Windows OS Configuration
Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fWindows 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]

Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 10 requirements.

[Enabled]

The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows requirement.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fInternal GOP Configuration
Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

fSecure Boot
Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

f Wake Up Event Setup
Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fWake Up Event By [BIOS]

Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.

[BIOS]

Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items.

[OS]

The wake up events will be defined by OS.

fResume 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.

fDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).

fResume By PCI/ PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips.

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[Enabled] [Disabled]

Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe device is detected.
Disables this function.

fResume by USB Device [Disabled]

Disables or enables system wake up from S3/S4 by USB device.

[Enabled]

Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Enables or disables 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.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Enables or disables 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.

fHot Key [Ctrl+Space]
Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.

f Secure Erase+
Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+.

f Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter.
Boot
Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages.

f Bootup NumLock State [On] Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.

f Info Block effect [Unlock]

Sets the state of Help information block.

[Unlock]

Sliding effect.

[Lock]

Fix the Help information block on the screen.

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f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the system cannot boot to OS and reboot repeatedly.

f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]

Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

[UEFI]

Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.

[LEGACY+UEFI]

Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode.

f FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot.

f Boot Option Priorities These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

f Administrator Password
Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show Installed.

f User Password
Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed.

f Password Check [Setup]

Selects a condition that will request the password.

[Setup]

A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.

[Boot]

A password will be requested for booting the system.

f Password Clear [Enabled] Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password. [Enabled] The password will be erased after clear CMOS. [Disabled] The password will always be kept.

Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press Enter. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press Esc key to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press Enter when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.

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f Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

fSecurity Device Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.

fAMD fTPM switch [AMD CPU fTPM]

Selects TPM device.

[AMD CPU fTPM]

Select it for AMD Firmware TPM.

[AMD CPU fTPM Disabled] Select it for Discrete TPM.

fDevice Select [Auto]
Sets the version of the TPM device. The version must be identical with the device. Sets to Auto, system will detect the TPM 2.0 or TPM 1.2 model automatically.

f Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fChassis Intrusion [Disabled]

Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

[Enabled]

Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.

[Reset]

Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please return to Enabled or Disabled.

[Disabled] Disables this funcion.

Save & Exit
f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.
f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system.
f Save Changes Save current changes.
f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.
f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values.
f Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.

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Important

y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
y Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware.
y If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function for easy overclocking.

f OC Explore Mode [Normal]

Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.

[Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.

[Expert]

Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup.

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

f CPU Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU frequency.

f Core Performance Boost [Auto]
Enables or disables the Core Performance Boost (CPB). This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

f Downcore Control [Auto] (optional)
Sets the number of processor cores to be used. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

f DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.

f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

f Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button (optional) section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

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f CPU Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

f DRAM/ PROM Voltages control [Auto]
These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

f CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced.

[Enabled]

The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.

f 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.

fCPU Technology Support
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU. Read only.

f 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].

fDIMMx Memory SPD
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only.

f CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fAMD Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled]
The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption.

fSVM Mode [Enabled] Enables/ disables the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) Mode.

fCore C6 state [Enabled] Enables/disables the C6 state.

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M-FLASH
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer. 2. Click on M-FLASH tab, a demand message will be prompted. Click on Yes to
reboot and enter the flash mode.
3. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting.
4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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OC PROFILE
f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile. f OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM. f OC Profile Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only. f OC Profile Load from USB Load OC profile from the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.
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HARDWARE MONITOR

Temperature & Speed
Fan Manage

Setting Buttons
Voltage display
f Temperature & Speed Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.
f Fan Manage PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. DC - allows you to select the DC mode for fan operation. Fan step up/ down time - allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down. Smart Fan Mode field - allows you to drag the gradient points to configure the fan target values for Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan can control the fan speed automatically depending on the CPU temperature to keep it with in a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function will be activated.
Important
y The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system. y Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
f Settings Buttons All Full Speed - configures all fans to run at full operating speed. All Set Default - configures all fans to run at default operating speed. All Set Cancel - discards current changes and restores previous operating fan speeds .
f Voltage display Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.

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Software Description
Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com
Installing Windows® 7 64-bit/ Windows®10 64-bit
1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 7/ 10 disc into your optical drive.
Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows® 7. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. 4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot Menu. 5. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu. 6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows® 7/10.
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows® 7/ 10. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary
drivers. 4. Click Install button. 5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will
prompt you to restart. 6. Click OK button to finish. 7. Restart your computer.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation. 1. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 2. The installer will automatically appear. 3. Click Utilities tab. 4. Select the utilities you want to install. 5. Click Install button. 6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart. 7. Click OK button to finish. 8. Restart your computer.
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LIVE UPDATE 6
LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don't need to search the drivers on websites, and don't need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically.
Download Options
Download List
Scan / Download / Total Installer button System Information Last Scanned Date
There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. y Live Update - When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live update tab at
first. This tab allows you to select files to download. You can also read the relevant information by clicking the information icon on the right of the item listed. y History - shows the downloading history. y Setting - allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to update. y System Information - displays the information of the system. y FAQ - shows Frequently Asked Questions. y Online Help - shows Online Help information. Updating The System This section describes how to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. Please follow the steps below:
1 2 4
5 3
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1. Select the Live Update tab. 2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search
for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process. 4. When the download list appears, please select the items you intend to update. 5. Click Download button at the bottom. 6. When Save Path prompt, you can specify a download directory.
7. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several moments to complete the process.
8. To install the applications, simply unpack the packages and install. Total Installer Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer:
2
3 1
1. Scan updates in Live Update tab. 2. Check the Select All check-box you intend to update. 3. Click the Total Installer button. LIVE UPDATE 6 will automatically install them. 4. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure 5. Reboot your system.
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COMMAND CENTER

COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI,

helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help

of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring

process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER

can be a server for mobile remote control application.

System Information

CPU Temperature

Feature Menu Feature Title

Profile Buttons

Feature Control Panel
Previous Feature

Next Feature

Option Buttons

Page Indicator Resize Corner

Profile Buttons

y Default - load the default values for the current feature. y Apply - apply your changes. y Save - store values in the file with individual file extension. y Load - load the values from the file.
Important
Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by clicking the Load and Apply buttons.
CPU Frequency CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can see the current frequency of each CPU core on the top of the panel.

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

Manual Mode

CPU Voltage
CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the CPU voltage.

Smart Mode

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

GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving

gaming performance.

Setting Button Remote Control Setting Button

Information Button

Cooler Boost

Gaming Function Buttons

CPU Frequency

GPU Frequency

Control Mode Buttons
Peripheral Device Function Buttons
y Setting Button - allows you to choose running GAMING APP when Windows starts or let GAMING APP to overwrite the VGA fan control function.
y Information Button - shows the information of this application.
y CPU Frequency - shows the current CPU frequency.
y GPU Frequency - shows the current GPU frequency.
y Control Mode Buttons
OC Mode - apply turbo frequency to CPU and OC frequency to GPU.
Gaming Mode - automatically optimize the CPU ratio and the GPU clock.
Silent Mode - reverts the CPU ratio and GPU clock to the default values.
y Gaming Function Buttons - allows you to use LED Effect, OSD, Eye Rest and Dragon Eye functions.
y Peripheral Device Function Buttons - allows you to set the Gaming Hotkey, Mouse Master and VR Ready functions.
y Remote Control Setting Button - available for the motherboards with built-in or discrete WiFi module. It allows you to set up Name and Password to link the android device and the motherboard. Please follow the steps below to complete the remote control setting.
1. Download and install the MSI® GAMING APP APP to your android device.
2. Set up a set of Name and Password on the Remote Control Setting panel, and then click the Apply button.
3. Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network.
4. Run MSI® GAMING APP APP on your android device.
5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI® GAMING APP APP to find the paired device Name you set in the Remote Control Setting panel.
6. Enter the Password you set in the Remote Control Setting panel.
7. Finally, you can use the MSI® GAMING APP APP to control your motherboard with the android device.

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LED LED function allows you to control LED lights on your motherboard.

LED Area Selection

LED ON/OFF

y LED ON/OFF - allows you to turn ON/ OFF the LED function.

y LED Area Selection - separately controls each segment of LEDs on your motherboard and graphics cards.

MB Extend LED (optional, controls the extended RGB LED strip. Please follows the steps to calibrate the RGB LED color.

1. Click on the icon and a calibration pop-up window will show.

2. Click on the

icon to go to next step.

3. Click on the RED, GREEN and BLUE buttons accordingly to calibrate the LED red, green and blue colors.

4. Click on the Finish to complete the RGB LED color calibration.

y LED effects - switches LEDs on or off.

y Styles - select the LED style from the drop-down list.

y Music (optional) - flashes the LED light with music's beat.

y Extend LED (optional) - allows you to turn ON/ OFF the Extend LED Effects.

Extend LED Effects - select extend LED strip effect.

y LED color (optional) - allows you change the LED color.

y Apply Button - applies above settings to LEDs.

OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD).

y Apply Button - applies above settings to OSD.

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Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor.
y EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes.
y Gaming - automatically increases contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie - automatically increases dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. y Customize - allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your
screen. y Default - loads the default settings. VR Ready It will optimize the performance of your system to ensure everything is VR Ready.
VR ON/ OFF Applications
y VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR settings. y Applications - appears when you turn on the VR support. It allows you to close some
applications to optimize the system for better VR experience.
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Gaming Hotkey

Gaming Hotkey provides instant control of the system through user defined hotkeys.

Categories Toggle

Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF

Hotkey Manager
Current Hotkeys
y Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF - allows you to turn ON/OFF the Gaming Hotkey function. y Categories Toggle - allows you to toggle over the Hotkey categories.
Macro Genie - provides the keyboard and mouse macro record function and allows you to define the hotkeys for the macro recorder. 1. Click on the Record button to start the keyboard and mouse macro recorder. 2. Click on the Stop button to stop the recorder. 3. Key-in a file name and set-up the parameter for the macro. 4. Finally, click on the Save button to save the recorded macro.
Windows Keys - allows you to define hotkeys to replace Windows default keyboard shortcuts.
Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. y Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. y Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
Important
y The Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, Window Home, Application and BackSpace keys can not be used as Hotkeys.
y Some key combinations are reserved for use by Microsoft Windows and can not be assigned as a hotkey.

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Mouse Master
Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse.

Delay Time Macro Hot Key Mouse Action
Action List

DPI Setting Default Button DPI Hot Key
Test Area

Edit Buttons Load Button
Save Button

Clear Button

y Delay Time - allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro. y Macro Hot Key - allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the macro. y Mouse Action - assigns mouse actions to the macro.
New - captures the mouse coordinate and add to the macro. Left - adds a left-click to the macro. Middle - adds a middle-click to the macro. Right - adds a right-click to the macro. y Action List - shows the actions of the current macro. y Edit Buttons - there 3 buttons for editing the macro. Run - activates the macro. Delete - removes the selected action from the macro. Clear - removes all actions from the macro. y Load Button - allows you to load a macro. y Save Button - allows you to save the macro to a file. y DPI Setting - allows you select the mouse DPI from the drop-down menu. y Default Button - reverts to the default DPI setting. y DPI Hot Key - allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the DPI setting. Please note that you must hold the hotkey to keep the DPI setting. When you release the hotkey, the DPI setting will be reverted to default. y Test Area - allows you to test the mouse movement. y Clear Button - clears the test area.

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RAMDISK
RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD's life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.
Creating a RAM Disk
When RAMDISK is started, it will create a default RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions.

Setting Backup Management

Option
Apply Button

y Setting - specify Letter, Name, Size and Format of the RAM disk. y Option - select browser temporary files to save/load on the RAM disk. You can also
add software files to improve reading speed. y Backup - specify backup and restore settings to prevent data loss. All files will be
lost each time the RAMDISK is stopped if you do not backup. Browse Button - set the path to the image file. Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files. Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file loaded automatically when
RAMDISK starts. Auto Backup - check this box to backup automatically over a period of time. y Apply Button - allows you to apply changes. y Management - shows RAMDISK information and allows you to delete files.
Remove the RAM disk
Dislpay information Delete files in the RAM disk.

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X-BOOST
The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards.
Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment.
Setting

Performance information

Performance mode

y Performance mode - moves over the mouse to any one of performance mode and click on the ON button to enable it.
y Performance information - displays the system performance diagram of enabled mode.
y Setting - enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts.

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Advance In Advance page, you can enable the USB SPEED UP and/or the STORAGE BOOST.
Setting
Device information
y USB SPEED UP - supports faster the data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device. y Device information - displays the information and current transfer rates/ access
speeds of USB/ storage devices. y Setting - enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts.
Important
y Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function.
y The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with the USB/ storage device.
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MSI SMART TOOL
MSI SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a super RAID. Main menu After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Win7 Smart Tool or Super RAID. Note that the Super RAID is only available when your system equipped with at least 3 hard-disk drives (1 system disk and 2 data disks). WIN7 SMART TOOL Before you can create your Windows installation USB flash drive, you'll need to have your Windows Installation DVD or ISO file, and also have a minimum of a 8GB USB flash drive to create your installer. Be sure to backup files on the USB drive, this process will erase it.
To create the Windows installation USB drive: Step1. Choose source folder y In the Source folder box, type the name and path of your Windows ISO file, or click
Browse button and select the file from the dialog box. (This option will copy all Windows installation files and USB 3.0 drivers) y If you already have the Windows Installation USB flash drive and just want to add USB 3.0 drivers on it, you can choose Add USB drivers. Step2. Choose Storage device y Choose USB storage and select your USB flash drive in the drop-down list. In case the USB flash drive is not listed, click the Refresh Drive button. y If you want to install Windows on the M.2 NVMe SSD, check the Add NVMe driver checkbox to copy NVMe drivers to the USB flash drive. y Click Start.
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Important
You can also create an installer ISO image file by selecting the ISO destination in Step2, and then burn it onto the DVD. Super RAID This utility allows you to create a Super RAID in Windows system.
To create a Super RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type.
y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3. Click Start. 4. When prompt Finish!, click OK.
Important
Super RAID can't include the system disk.
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GAMING LAN MANAGER
GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
y Applications - displays currently using network bandwidth applications. You can prioritize Games, Medias or File sharing programs as high as possible.
y Performance - shows top 5 applications by total traffic, allows you to monitor network bandwidth usage.
y Network Test - allows you to setup bandwidth control. y Advanced Setting - allows you to expand RWIN to accelerate download speed. You
can also block IP address and setup virtual access point. y Information - shows version information. Configuring Bandwidth This section describes how to configure Internet Provider Speed. You can configure default internet upload and download bandwidth from the Network Test tab on the GAMING LAN MANAGER window.
Important
Before using the GAMING LAN MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider.
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Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Download speed, please follow the steps below:
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1. Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER.
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2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed.
3. Enter the testing results into Upload Speed and Download Speed fields. 4. Check the Enable Bandwidth Control to allow the GAMING LAN MANAGER to
manage the bandwidth.
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DRAGON EYE
DRAGON EYE allows you to watch game guides, tutorials, live match or tournament stream while gaming. In game, you can use hotkeys to control/adjust the settings of DRAGON EYE.

On / Off Switch

Size Settings Position Settings Help

Transparency Settings

Video List

Hotkeys Information

y On / Off Switch - enables or disables Dragon Eye during your gaming sessions. Switch it on before you launch the game in order to watch video while playing.
y Video List - contains the videos you can select to watch. You can add videos or streams to the list by pasting their URL into the input bar and hit+.
y Size Settings - allows you to select the size of the Dragon Eye video content displayed on-screen when you're playing a game. There are three options available:
WQVGA (Small 400×240)
HVGAW (Medium 640×360)
WVGA (Large 768×480)
y Position Settings - allows you to determine how you want to position your DRAGON EYE windows on screen to avoid interfering your gaming experience.
y Help - If you want to watch the video tutorial for Dragon Eye or see if your game is supported, press this button and the help window will be shown.
y Transparency Settings - allows you to set the transparency of your Dragon Eye video.
0 = opaque | 100 = transparent.
y Hotkeys Information - In this information section you can find the hotkeys for Dragon Eye. There are three hotkeys:
Alt+F9 - switches mouse focus between video window and game itself. (Direct interface to adjust progress bar, volume and other settings of video during the game)
Alt+F10 - turns on/off video window .
Alt+F11 - adjusts transparency of video clip.
NOTE: To customize hotkey, simply select the hotkey icon and then press the keys combination you want to use as a hotkey.

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Nahimic 2
Nahimic 2 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains 6 audio effects, 3 microphone effects, HD Audio Recorder2 and Sound Tracker.
Installation and Update Nahimic 2 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI's official website.
Audio Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2's audio effects, audio profiles and settings.

Device properties
Display & Volume

Profiles
Audio Effects
EQ Profile Page

Mute

Reset Button On/Off Button

y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio rendering device currently being used as output, as well as its current volume.
Mute - mutes the current audio output device.
Device properties - allows you to change the format, sample rate, bit rate and the channel gain of the current device (if these options are available for the current device). Clicks on this button and a device properties panel will show.
y Profiles - allows you to adjust the 6 audio effects to your current listening experience.
Gaming - allows you to choose an audio profile to fit your gaming experience.
Multimedia - allows you to choose an audio profile to fit your everyday experience.
y Audio Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 6 audio effects.
Bass Boost - increases the energy in low frequencies up to +12 dB.
Virtual Surround
Gaming and Movies - virtualizes the multichannel audio stream and downmixes it in order to retrieve a multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers.
Music - expands the stereo for a wider sound stage.
Reverb - increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs corresponding to different room sizes.
Treble Enhancer - Increases the energy in high frequencies up to +12 dB.

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Smart Loudness - maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio experience to making them all sound softer, balanced or louder.
Voice Clarity - boosts the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from +0 through +12 dB (0 to 100%).
y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values. y On/Off Button - allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 2's effects in one click. y EQ Profile Page - by clicking the arrow button, you can also access a second page
that contains the x10 bands EQ and EQ profiles.
EQ Profiles
Custom EQ Profile

x10 bands EQ

EQ Profiles - allows you to choose between 6 EQ profiles to fit your audio experience
Custom EQ Profile - you can change the x10 bands of the Custom EQ profile so as to make it fit your current needs.
x10 bands EQ - x10 bands EQ, from 32Hz to 16KHz.
Microphone Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2's microphone effects and settings.

Device properties
Display & Volume

Microphone Loopback
Microphone Effects

Mute
y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio recording device currently being used as input, as well as its current volume. Mute - mutes the current device.

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Device properties - allows you to boost the volume and modify the left/ right balance of microphone. Clicks on this button and a device properties panel will show.
y Microphone Loopback - turns the microphone loopback On/Off. In order to avoid any feedback (Larsen effect).
y Microphone Effects - allows you to separately control any of the 3 microphone effects.
Voice Shaper - applies a filter to the voice.
Voice Leveler - levels the volume of your voice in order to avoid any saturation and maintains a constant and clear communication. Voice Leveler can be adjusted with a 0 to 100% slider.
Noise Reduction - removes the remaining sound that the Noise Gate has left on top of your words and sentences.
HD Audio Recorder 2
From this tab, you can access the audio launchpad and HD Audio Recorder 2 settings.

Audio Launchpad
effects
Pad Properties

Control page

y Audio Launchpad effects - allows streamers to use prerecorded sounds during a livestream. These sounds can also be heard by viewers. This tool will allow you to create your true audio identity. That way, your livestreams will be more personal and animated. The Audio Launchpad is one of the fresh new features of Nahimic 2. As it's a feature designed for broadcasters, we included it in the HD Audio Recorder 2 page.
Pad Properties - every pad can be customized by clicking the properties button that will appear in its bottom right when hovering over it with your mouse. On the Pad Properties panel you can choose:
The sound assigned to each pad.
The keyboard hotkey assigned to each pad.
The color assigned to each pad.
Config 1, 2 & 3 - allows you to prepare 3 completely different configurations so as to adapt the Launchpad to the content you are streaming. Each configuration has 6 customizable pads. The 3 configurations are independent, meaning Config 1 cannot be used at the same time than Config 3.

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y Control Page - by clicking the arrow button, you can access the control page.
Audio Launchpad ON/OFF - switches the Audio Launchpad on or off. HD Audio Recorder 2 - The HD Audio Recorder 2 is, by default, automatically
launched when a XSplit Gamecaster 2 recording session is detected. The launch of the HD Audio Recorder 2 enables HD audio processing over an XSplit Gamecaster 2 recording without any need for adjustments. The HD Audio Recorder supports XSplit Gamecaster 2. Pop-up message ON/OFF - switches the pop-up message on or off. Sound Tracker The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the source of the strongest sound while in a game. The Sound Tracker captions the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system, and is displayed in all applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11. Please remember Sound Tracker is only available if you are using an audio device that supports Nahimic 2 effects.
Sound Tracker Effects
ON / OFF button and hotkey - switches the Sound Tracker on or off. Hotkey - use the CTRL + SHIFT + S to turn ON / OFF the Sound Tracker. 7.1 Audio Test - launch a 7.1 audio sample allowing you to preview how the radar
will react in your game. Transparency - allows you to adjust the transparency of the Sound Tracker,
making it look more or less discrete. Scale - allows you to adjust the scale of the Sound Tracker, making it look bigger
or smaller.
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XSplit Gamecaster V2
XSplit Gamecaster is the newest product from SplitmediaLabs, the creators of XSplit Broadcaster, the world's most popular streaming application. XSplit Gamecaster was designed to provide gamers with the simplest and most uncomplicated way to create high quality gameplay recordings and live streams. By utilizing the revolutionary in-game overlay, streamlined encoding, and social network features, you'll be sharing your gameplay to your family, friends, and followers in no time! Logging After installing and activating XSplit Gamecaster V2, it will display a login dialogue. If you already have an account and password, fill your email and password into the form and click the Login button.
Important
When starting XSplit Gamecaster V2 on select MSI® gaming laptops, all-in ones or on machines that contain select MSI® motherboards or graphics cards, you will receive a free 6 month XSplit premium license that you can apply to an existing free account or to a new account. If you already have an XSplit account with a personal or premium license, then you can instead add 6 months to your license duration.
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Learning stream and record Refer to the Start page of XSplit Gamecaster V2 to learn how to stream and record your gameplay.
Tool Tip When you click the question mark next to a feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item.
Question mark
Inside the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay
1. Streaming/Recording Buttons - Press Stream to start live streaming or Record to start recording.
2. Microphone/System Sound Control - Pressing the microphone or system sound button will enable or disable the microphone or system sound.
3. Webcam Controls - To enable webcam controls, you must first select a camera/ webcam in the Settings Tab. Once you have selected a webcam, you can activate it by clicking on its icon in the XSplit Gamecaster V2 overlay.
4. Twitch Chat Controls - If you've signed in to your Twitch.tv account, you'll see a Twitch icon in the overlay. When you click on this icon, a window will open. This window is XSplit Gamecaster's integrated chat system.
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5. Share Button - If you authorize your Facebook, Twitter, and/or Google+ accounts, you can quickly share your stream URL and status update within the overlay.
6. Annotations - This feature of XSplit Gamecaster V2 allows you to draw directly onto your game play. You can activate annotation mode by clicking on the pencil button in the overlay.
Accounts Tab y Live Streaming - allows you to stream to a variety of live streaming services such as
YouTube, Twitch, Ustream, Dailymotion, Niconico and also allows for custom RTMP streaming. y Video Sharing - allows you to directly upload recordings to YouTube from within the software. y Social Network - allows you to share your live stream or YouTube links to friends & followers on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. To allow XSplit Gamecaster to post on your desired social network, click on the Authorize To Post On... button of your desired social network and enter your username and password to authorize. Settings Tab
y Stream Settings - The default setting is Automatic mode. In Automatic mode, your stream settings are automatically determined by XSplit Gamecaster based on your computer and internet resources (this includes resolution, bitrate, codec, but frame is always set to 30). You can change to a different resolution by clicking on the dropdown arrow.
y Record Settings - The default setting for recording is Original Resolution. This refers to the resolution of the game that's been set inside the game's video/ graphics settings. You can change to a different resolution by clicking on the dropdown arrow.
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y Microphone Settings - In this region, you can select your desired microphone. What is shown in the list depends on what you have connected to your PC. If you don't see your desired device in the list, please make sure that it is detected and it is not disabled in your recording devices list in the Windows® Sound Menu (Start > Control Panel > Sound > Recording).
y Camera Settings - In this region, you can select your desired camera. What is shown in the list depends on the cameras you have connected to your PC (Control Panel > Device Manager > Imaging Devices).
y BRB Graphics (Be-Right-Back Graphics) - BRB Graphics are activated when you alt-tab or minimize your game. BRB Graphics will not work in Console Viewer mode. You can enter the BRB Graphics editor by clicking on the gear icon next to the BRB Graphics preview.
Recordings Tab y Arranging Recordings - In the Recordings Tab, you can view your recordings as
thumbnails or in a listed format by clicking on the button in the top right corner of the window. You can sort your recordings by name, date, length, and size by right clicking in the Recordings Tab. y Opening Recordings Folder - To open your recordings folder in Windows® Explorer, click on Open Folder. y Changing Recordings Location - To change the location of where your videos will be saved, click on the recordings folder location. y Uploading video recordings to YouTube - To upload to YouTube, you must first authorize your account in the Accounts Tab. After you have authorized your account, click on a recording and then click on the YouTube logo in the bottom right corner. A window will open and you will be able to fill out the title, description, category, tags, privacy, and you will be able to choose to allow or disallow embedding. Once you have entered the details for YouTube, press the Upload Now button. y Sharing on Social Media - Once a video has been uploaded, you can share the YouTube link on any social media accounts you have connected to XSplit Gamecaster. Simply click on the icon of the social media site you wish to share, and a window will appear where you can enter some details about your post before publishing your link. When you are done entering the details of your post, click Share Video to post it to your selected social media account.
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SteelSeries Engine 3
SteelSeries Engine 3 is a unified platform built to support all of SteelSeries products. It can deploy your saved device settings automatically when switching between your favorite games or applications. After installation the SteelSeries Engine background processes will start and the interface will open automatically.
My Gear
Device Cards

Application Configuration

Library

y My Gear - all of your SteelSeries devices in one place. Device Cards - all of your SteelSeries devices are easily accessible from the My Gear tab, regardless of type, connection status, or which applications they are assigned to.
y Library - quickly set up your configurations to autolaunch with an application. Application Configuration - you can choose to have configurations deploy automatically whenever you use a specific game or application. Add any number of applications to your library and SteelSeries Engine 3 will seamlessly change the configurations of your devices as you switch between them.
Configuration Windows Configuration Windows are unique to their devices and each of them includes a collapsible Configuration List Panel of all the configurations for that device. You can create a new configuration by selecting the New button at the bottom of the Configuration List Panel.
Configuration Windows

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Configuring Your Devices

You can custom configurations for SteelSeries devices in their Configuration Windows.

The top left displays the name of the configuration you are viewing, the body features

widgets for customizing various functions of the device, and at the bottom are Save/

Revert buttons, a Live Preview toggle, and a button to open/close the collapsible

Configuration List Panel.

Widgets

Widgets Toggle

Widgets

Configuration Windows Toggle

Live Preview

Revert/ Save Button

y Widgets - allow you to customize a certain aspect of your device.
y Widgets Toggle - allows you to toggle Widgets .
y Configuration Windows Toggle - allows you to toggle the Configuration Windows.
y Live Preview - gives you the full experience of your configuration's look, feel, and sound while you are editing it.
y Revert/ Save Button - configuration changes are not written to the database until you select Save. This gives you freedom to experiment, knowing that you can select Revert to undo changes.

Tool Tip
When you click the question mark next to a feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item.

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Question Mark

CPU-Z
CPU-Z is an utility that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.
y CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions sets, core speed and cache levels.
y Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. y Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard manufacturer, model name, chipset, BIOS
version and graphic interface. y Memory Tab - shows memory type, memory size, channels, memory frequency. y SPD Tab - shows specifications relating to each memory module connected to the
motherboard, including the size, type and frequency. y Graphics Tab - shows GPU name, code name, core speed, memory size, and
memory type. y Bench Tab - allows you to run either a benchmark or a stress test on your processor. y About Tab - shows the CPU-Z version, Windows version, DirectX version and allows
you to save the report file.
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Troubleshooting

Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below.
The power is not on.
y Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely.
y Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard?
y Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the button is turned on.
y Check if the power switch cable is connected to JFP1 pin header properly.
y Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is set to Keep DATA.
y Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage.
The power is on, but no signal to monitor
y Connect the monitor power cord to a electrical outlet securely.
y Make sure the monitor is turned on.
y Select different inputs on the monitor.
y If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to install only one memory module in the DIMMA2 slot first and then restart the computer.
y If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer.
y Test with another known working graphics card.

Lost BIOS password
y Clear the CMOS, but that will cause you to lose all customized settings in the BIOS.
There is no audio
y Adjust the volume. y Connect the speakers/headphones to
audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. y Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. y Test with another known working speaker or headphone.
There is no network
y Make sure the network chipset driver has been installed.
y Verify if the network cable is properly connected and make sure the LAN port LEDs are properly illuminated.
y Verify your TCP/IP settings. y Restart or reset your router. y Test with another known working LAN
cable.
The USB device is not working
y Make sure your USB drive driver has been installed.
y Verify if USB device is listed in Windows® Device Manager.
y Connect the USB device to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel.

The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS
y Clear the CMOS.
y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for motherboard with Dual BIOS)

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Regulatory Notices

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

Battery Information
European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm. html

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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 Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und ElektronikAltgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammelund Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS En tant qu'écologiste et afin de protéger l'environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci... Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer 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 communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
MSI , , .... () ( WEEE 2002/96/EC), 13 2005 , , , , . MSI , MSI EC, . .

ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos" no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat.... De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI Da bi zastitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzee koje vodi racuna o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da... Po Direktivi Evropske unije ("EU") o odbacenoj ekektronskoj i elektricnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/ EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod "elektronsku i elektricnu opremu" ne mogu vise biti odbaceni kao obican otpad i proizvoaci ove opreme bie prinueni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobicajenog veka trajanja. MSI e postovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode mozete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI Aby chroni nasze rodowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbajca o ekologi, MSI przypomina, e... Zgodnie z Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej ("UE") dotyczc odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w ycie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. "produkty oraz wyposaenie elektryczne i elektroniczne " nie mog by traktowane jako mieci komunalne, tak wic producenci tych produktów bd zobowizani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z uycia. MSI wypelni wymagania UE, przyjmujc produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z uycia. Produkty MSI bdzie mona zwraca w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatirlatir: Avrupa Birlii (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atii, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altinda 13 Austos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler dier atiklar gibi çöpe atilamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazlarin üreticileri, cihazlarin kullanim süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktir. Avrupa Birlii'ne satilan MSI markali ürünlerin kullanim süreleri bittiinde MSI ürünlerin geri alinmasi istei ile ibirlii içerisinde olacaktir. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarina birakabilirsiniz.
CESKY Zálezí nám na ochran zivotního prostedí - spolecnost MSI upozoruje... Podle smrnice Evropské unie ("EU") o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobk 2002/96/ EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat "elektrické a elektronické výrobky" v bzném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobk, na které se tato smrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpt po skoncení jejich zivotnosti. Spolecnost MSI splní pozadavky na odebírání výrobk znacky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skoncení jejich zivotnosti. Tyto výrobky mzete odevzdat v místních sbrnách.
MAGYAR Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió (,,EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lép, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyjthelyre 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 più 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 adeguerà 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. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

JIS C 0950
JIS C 0950200671 http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html
India RoHS
This product complies with the"India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011"and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Türkiye EEE yönetmeli i
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeli ine Uygundur

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Vit Nam RoHS
K t ngày 01/12/2012, tt c các sn phm do công ty MSI sn xut tuân th Thông t s 30/2011/TT-BCT quy nh tm thi v gii hn hàm lng cho phép ca mt s hóa cht c hi có trong các sn phm in, in t"
Environmental Policy
y The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
y Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information.
y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.

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(PBDE)

SJ/T 11364 O: GB/T 26572 X: GB/T 26572 RoHS * : **

Copyright
Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved.
The material in this document is the intellectual property of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com
Trademark Recognition
All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Revision History
Version 1.0, 2017/01, First release. Version 1.1, 2017/02, updated release.

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