Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B450 GAMING PLUS MAX motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet.
Installing a Processor https://youtu.
Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 BAT1 6 Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.
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Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.
Power On 1 2 3 4 Quick Start 11
Contents Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1 Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1 Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2 Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ....
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 36 JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors ........................................................................... 37 EZ Debug LEDs ..................................................................................................... 37 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 38 Entering BIOS Setup ..........................................
Swap Arrays .......................................................................................................... 94 Manage Spares ..................................................................................................... 95 Change the Controller Options ............................................................................. 96 Booting the system from an array........................................................................ 96 Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages .....
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.
Specifications CPU Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™, Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics, 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics and Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4 Chipset AMD® B450 Chipset y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB* Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC) Memory Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) y Dual channel memory architecture y Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports ECC UDIMM memory (n
Continued from previous page AMD® CPU y 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)* Storage Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™, Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics) and SATA 6Gb/s 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices AMD® B450 Chipset y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports * SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2 slot.
Continued from previous page y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (support additional 2 USB 3.
Continued from previous page y Drivers y APP MANAGER y SUPER CHARGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y SMART TOOL y RAMDISK Software y X-BOOST y GAMING APP y MYSTIC LIGHT y Nahimic Audio y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Audio Audio Boost Nahimic 3 Voice Boost y Storage Turbo M.
Continued from previous page y Protection PCIe Steel Armor PCIe Steel Slot y Performance Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology DDR4 Boost GAME Boost AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 Special Features CORE Boost y VR VR Ready y Gamer Experience GAMING HOTKEY GAMING MOUSE Control y BIOS Click BIOS 5 y Certification GAMING Certified Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package.
Block Diagram HDMI DVI-D 2 Channel DDR4 Memory CPU 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 PCI Express Bus Realtek ALC892 Audio Jacks PCI Express Bus NV6797 Super I/O PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard PCIe x1 Switch 1 x M.2 PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe x4 PCIe x1 Switch 2x SATA 6Gb/s CHIPSET 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 4x SATA 6Gb/s 6 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.
Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A PS/2 LAN Flash BIOS Port USB 2.0 Type-A DVI-D USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Flash BIOS Button y Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 40 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button.
Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Jack Status 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.
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.
Overview of Components Processor Socket DIMMA1 CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR1 DIMMB2 JRGB1 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN4 M2_1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E3 SATA▼3▲4 SATA2 PCI_E4 SATA1 JCI1 BAT1 PCI_E5 JBAT1 PCI_E6 JFP2 JAUD1 JFP1 JLPT1 JCOM1 JUSB2 JRGB2 JUSB3 JUSB1 SYS_FAN2 JTPM1 Overview of Components 25
Component Contents Port Name 26 Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4 Fan Connectors 34 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 32 DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 DIMM Slots 28 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 32 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 36 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 35 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 34 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 31 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 36 JRGB1~2 RGB LED connectors 37 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 35 JUSB1~2 USB 2.
Processor Socket Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot. 53.43 mm 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.
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 processor specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the processor.
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16*/ x8**/ x4*** PCI_E2: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 2.0 x4 BAT1 PCI_E5: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E6: PCIe 2.
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 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. Supplied M.
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 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.
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 4 12 24 ATX_PWR1 1 13 5 1 CPU_PWR1 1 Ground 5 +12V 2 Ground 6 +12V 3 Ground 7 +12V 4 Ground 8 +12V 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -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.
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. 2 10 1 9 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No Pin 10 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: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.
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.
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.
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors The JRGB1/2 connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. JRGB1 JRGB1/2 1 JRGB2 1 +12V 2 G 3 R 4 B 1 JRGB1/2 Extension cable 5050 RGB LED strips 12V Important y The JRGB1/ JRGB2 connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
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.
Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI® website and rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to the root of USB flash drive. Important Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button. 1. Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.) 2. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.
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. A-XMP switch 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.
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, Windows 10 WHQL support 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. A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information GAME BOOST switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection 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.
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 .
fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. [Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs. [Disabled] Disables this function. fPCIe SlotX Lanes Configuration PCIe lanes configuration is for MSI M.2 Xpander / MSI M.2 Xpander-Z / Other M.2 PCIe storage card. The options in this item will vary with the installed processor.
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.
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 Port [Enabled] Enables or disables serial port. fSerial (COM) Port0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port 0. If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.
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.
fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables system wake up from S3/S4 by USB device.
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] [Lock] Sliding effect. Fix the Help information block on the screen. f POST Beep [Disabled] Enables or disables POST beep. 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 Password Clear [Enabled] Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password. [Enabled] [Disabled] The password will be erased after clear CMOS. 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.
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.
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. y If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function for easy overclocking. y The BIOS items in OC menu will vary with the processor. f OC Explore Mode [Normal] Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.
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 Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f Memory Retry Count [5] Sets the count of memory retry. When memory retry fails reach the count, the memory will go back to the last available setting. f Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fVR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto] Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage. The higher expanding value indicates less protection. Therefore, please adjust the current carefully if needed, or it may damage the CPU/ VR MOS. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. 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.
fIOMMU Mode (optional) Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O Virtualization. fSpread Spectrum (optional) This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating clock generator pulses. [Enabled] Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) problem. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock.
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.
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.
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.
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. Option Buttons - Setting When click the Setting button, The Record, Warning and Mobile Control icons will appear.
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.
GAMING APP GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance. Setting Button Remote Control Setting Button Cooler Boost CPU Frequency Information Button Gaming Function Buttons 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.
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 increase contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie - automatically increase 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.
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.
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 Edit Buttons Load Button DPI Setting Default Button DPI Hot Key Test Area Clear Button Save 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.
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. Voice Boost Voice Boost function allows you to boost volume in voice communication tools. ON/ OFF toggle VoIP Selection VoIP Setting y ON/ OFF toggle -enables or disables Voice Boost function.
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.
MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Main Screen The Main screen is used to configure what devices need to be synchronized and LED light effect options.
You can also change settings for single device. To do that, you have to click the sync bubble twice and make it turn gray as below. Then you go to DEVICE SETTING and click SETTING. click SETTING After that, the computer will open a different windows and you can modify LED there individually. Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models. You can save the current settings by clicking Save. Individual - Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear black.
If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it turn red like below. Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change. Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction. Profile01~03 - Save Sync profile settings. y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current Sync Profile.
Motherboard Screen The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard. SYNC ALL Return Button ON/ OFF ALL LED Motherboard Name PROFILE LED AREA Apply Button Save Button Live Preview Light Effect Options Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models. y Return Button - returns to the main screen. y ON/OFF ALL LED - allows you to turn ON/ OFF all LED lights of the motherboard.
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY This section allows you to control LED across different platform. The pre-requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing/Mystic-Light-Party. PARTY Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click + to create a host group.
The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software. DELETE Group Button Control Group Button Invitation Status Indicator Group In/Out Status DELETE Group Button - deletes the group. Control Group Button - enters the group control panel. Invitation Status Indicator - appears when receive an invitation to a group. Group In/Out Status - shows Group In/Out status.
Group Control Panel If everything is set up properly, you can see your slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window. APPLY button Light Effect Options Invite Button Color Selection Group Members Icon At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform.
y Invite Button - enters the INVITE screen. y Light Effect Options - allow you to customize lighting effect. Off Always on Breathe Flash Double flash Random Marquee Rainbow Sound beat y Color Selection - allows you to change color. Inviting Member Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen. Select the device you want to invite and click the INVITE button.
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.
Nahimic 3 Nahimic 3 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 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 3’s audio effects, audio profiles and settings.
Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values. y Try Button - launches an audio sample that allows to test audio settings.
Sound Tracker Tab The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are. Thanks to this feature, players are able to pick up an approaching threat more definitively and easily, thereby being even more dynamic. The Sound Tracker captures the 5.1 and 7.
RAID Configuration Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. RAID 10 uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
Using the utility to accomplish the procedures y Initialize Disk(s) - To initialize a new disk drive for data storage. y Create Array - Create arrays at different RAID levels (depending on the license level for the system) y Delete Array(s) - Delete an array. y Swap Two Arrays - Change the array order, especially for the AMD-RAID bootable array. y Manage Hot Spare(s) - Allows selection of global and dedicated hot spares. y View Disk Details - View information about each disk.
Initialize Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata) to a disk. Important y If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization. To initialize the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array. Data on the disk is deleted during initialization so ensure the correct disks are chosen to initialize. y A legacy disk can contain valid data.
Create Arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized. Important y For redundant arrays, the Create process is not finished until after the operating system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data array. y If the system is booted from an AMD-RAID bootable array, the first array in the Arrays section must be the bootable array.
Delete Arrays Important Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely the data can be recovered. To delete an array 1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Delete Array and press Enter. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Deletes one or more arrays that are configured on this controller Arrays Disks 1----RAID0, 1.
Swap Arrays Use the Swap Two Arrays option to arrange arrays in a different order. Important If more than one array is created, install the operating system to any of them. However, a small amount of boot information is always written to a disk(s) in the first array (Array 1) of the Array section, regardless on which array the operating system is installed. If anything happens to a disk in Array 1, the system might not be able to boot.
Manage Spares This option allows the user to assign or unassign global or dedicated spares. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Manage Host Spare(s) and press Enter to enter submenu.
Change the Controller Options Controller Options allows the user to configure options for the boot sequence. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Controller Options and press Enter to enter submenu.
Change the Staggered Spinup Count Depending on a system’s power supply load-rating, you might want to limit the number of disks that are spun-up together when a system is powered on. 1. At the Controller Options submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count and press Enter. The number within the brackets changes colour to indicate it is selected. 2. Use the arrow keys to change the number within the brackets. The minimum is 1 and the maximum is 8. 3. Press Enter to save the setting.
Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID If you plan to create a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create the RAID array in UEFI mode. The steps are described below. WARNING Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives! Make sure to back up your files! There is no way to reverse the process! 1. Power on and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 2. Press F7 to switch to Advanced mode from EZ mode. 3.
Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system. 1. During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to install Windows click on Load driver button to install a third party RAID driver. 2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with AMD RAID Drivers and then click Browse. To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
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.
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.
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz. ČESKY Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje... Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/ EC platné od 13.
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 ○
