Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® B360-A PRO motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. I/O Shield Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard M.
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.
Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1151 CPU CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Thermal Paste Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card A Package of Screws Quick Start 3
Installing a Processor 2 1 http://youtu.
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 BAT1 Quick Start 7
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.
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Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Quick Start
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Power On 1 2 3 4 12 Quick Start
Contents Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1 Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2 Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3 Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3 Installing a Processor ......
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 37 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 38 Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 38 Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 39 Updating BIOS...................
Specifications CPU y Supports 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Chipset Intel® B360 Chipset y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB y Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* Memory y Dual channel memory architecture y Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU y 2x PCIe 3.
Continued from previous page Audio LAN y Realtek® ALC892 Codec y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio 1x Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN controller y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x DVI-D port Back Panel Connectors y 1x DisplayPort y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port y 2x USB 3.
Continued from previous page y CPU/System temperature detection Hardware Monitor y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control From Factor y ATX Form Factor y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm) y 1x 128 Mb flash BIOS Features y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.
Continued from previous page y Audio Audio Boost y Network Intel® LAN with Network Manager y Storage Turbo M.2 y Fan Pump Fan Smart Fan Control y LED EZ DEBUG LED Special Features y Protection PCI-E Steel Armor y Performance Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology DDR4 Boost USB with Type A+C INTEL Turbo USB 3.
Block Diagram DisplayPort DVI-D 2 Channel DDR4 Memory CPU PCI Express Bus x4 DMI 3.0 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 1 x M.2 5 x SATA 6Gb/s x1 PCI Express Bus Switch 2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot chipset 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 6 x USB 2.
Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports LAN PS/2 USB 3.1 Gen2 DisplayPort USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C DVI-D USB 3.
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 Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.
Overview of Components DIMMA1 PCIE_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 CPU Socket SYS_FAN1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN5 SYS_FAN4 EZ Debug LEDs ATX_PWR1 JUSB4 JBAT1 M2_1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 SATA▼2▲3 BAT1 PCI_E3 SATA▼4▲5 PCI_E4 SATA1 PCI_E5 JTPM1 JTBT1 PCI_E6 JFP1 JFP2 JUSB1 JAUD1 JUSB2 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 JCOM1 JCI1 JLPT1 Overview of Components 23
Component Contents Port Name 24 Port Type Page CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1 Fan Connectors 33 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 30 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 25 DIMMA1/ A2/ B1/ B2 DIMM Slots 26 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 34 JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 37 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 34 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 36 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 31 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 36 JTBT1 Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 35 JTPM1 TPM M
CPU Socket Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot. 50.77 mm Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Important y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. y Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor.
DIMM Slots DIMMA1 Channel A DIMMA2 DIMMB1 Channel B DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMA2 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 Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU.
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) BAT1 PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) Important y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 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.
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Important y Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ® y Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready. Installing M.2 SSD 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the motherboard. 3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location for your M.2 SSD. 4. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 screw.
SATA1~5: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA3 SATA5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 Important y SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot. 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.
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 4 12 24 ATX_PWR1 1 13 4 1 6 3 PCIE_PWR1 5 1 CPU_PWR1 1 Ground 5 +12V 2 Ground 6 +12V 3 Ground 7 +12V 4 Ground 8 +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V 14 +3.3V -12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 +5V 16 PS-ON# 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 +5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWR OK 20 Res 9 5VSB 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. 2 10 1 9 JFP1 1 1 JFP2 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED - 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch 7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch 9 Reserved 10 No Pin 1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer + 3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker + JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. 10 11 1 20 1 Power 11 USB2.0+ 2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.
Charger Port The JUSB4 connector is a charger port which can increase USB power output for fast charging your smartphone or USB-powered devices. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate state or even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into Windows®, you will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode.
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1: 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.
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. 2 10 1 9 1 MIC L 2 Ground 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection 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.
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. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 3.
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket. 2 10 1 9 1 DCD 2 SIN 3 SOUT 4 DTR 5 Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI 10 No Pin JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
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 jumper to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to default values 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1. 4.
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.
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.
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. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information Boot device priority bar Information display M-Flash Favorites Hardware Monitor Function buttons y XMP switch - click on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile).
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, M.2/ Optane Genie, 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.
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ System information/ Boot device priority bar - please refer to the descriptions of EZ Mode Overview section.
SETTINGS System Status f System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. 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 .
fPEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. fPCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device.
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.
fIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to PEG. [Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards. [Disabled] Disables this function. f Thunderbolt Configuration Sets the thunderbolt device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fDiscrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the thunderbolt I/O devcie support.
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/ 1.7 + SPP] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard Parallel Port mode. [ECP] Extended Capability Port mode [ECP + EPP-1.9/ 1.7] Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.
fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed. [Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot. Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed.
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).
f Intel ( R ) Ethernet Connection I219-V Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled. 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] [Disabled] Shows the logo in full screen. Shows the POST messages.
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] [Boot] A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup. A password will be requested for booting the system.
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 bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.
OC 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. f OC Explore Mode [Normal] Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings. [Normal] [Expert] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup. Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup.
f CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto] Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. f Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel. f Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel.
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]. fDIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 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.
fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher). [Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.
fShort Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. fFCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency. fDMI Link Speed [Auto] Sets DMI speed.
M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load 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.
OC PROFILE f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the submenu. 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.
HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons Temperature/ 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.
BIOS Setup
Software Description Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 disc into your optical drive. 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.
APP MANAGER APP MANAGER is a handy management application for integration of MSI applications and software interface. Providing easy shortcut entrance and real-time update information of all the MSI software and applications. APP list Total Install/ Update Motherboard Information y APP list - shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard. An icon represents a entrance to the application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side. y Sensor - allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with the virtual thermal image.
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.
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 mode Performance information y Performance mode - moves over the mouse to any one of performance mode and click on the ON button to enable it.
Advance In Advance page, you can enable the USB SPEED UP, the STORAGE BOOST and VR BOOST. Setting Device information 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. y USB SPEED UP - supports faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device.
SMART TOOL SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive, and it can also create a super RAID. Main menu After installing and activating SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose 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).
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 includ the system disk.
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.
NETWORK MANAGER NETWORK MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 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, NETWORK 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.
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 NETWORK MANAGER window. Important Before using the NETWORK 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.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration Intel® Optane™ memory can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. This section describes how to install and remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. System Requirements y Intel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards y Supported 8th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ - i Processor y System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 16 or later driver y Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode).
5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory via the Intel® Optane™ memory application (auto-launches upon reboot). Click Yes in the dialog. Reboot System. WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below. y DO NOT set the SATA mode back to AHCI in BIOS. y DO NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS. y DO NOT remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. 1. Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory via the Intel® Optane™ memory application (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). Click Yes in the dialog. Reboot System. 2. Disable M.
Troubleshooting When you installed the operating system in AHCI mode, the system will be changed to RAID/ Optane mode after enabling Intel® Optane™ Memory. If you want to disable Intel Optane Memory and switch BIOS setting from RAID/ Optane mode back to AHCI mode, that may cause operating system damage. MSI has developed a software assistance for this problem. You can disable Intel® Optane™ Memory and switch back to AHCI mode while keep the system bootable with SMART TOOL.
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.
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.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...
TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
产品中有害物质的名称及含量 部件名称 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 印刷电路板组件* ╳ ○ 电池** ╳ 外部信号连接头 ╳ 线材 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ╳ 有害物质 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 ╳: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所有部件都符合 欧盟RoHS要求。 * 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。 ** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 ■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。 ■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 單元 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 鎘 (Cd) 電路板 ○
