User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start
- Safety Information
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- Processor Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- EZ Debug LED
- BIOS Setup
- Software Description
- RAID Configuration
- Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility
- Initialize Disks
- Create Arrays
- Delete Arrays
- Swap Arrays
- Manage Spares
- Change the Controller Options
- Booting the system from an array
- Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages
- Change the Staggered Spinup Count
- Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID
- Installing RAID Driver
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory Notices
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- DIMM Slots
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
- Processor Socket
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
DIMMA2 DIMMB2
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 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 processor/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.