Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z490 UNIFY 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. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
Safety Information ∙∙ 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. ∙∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙∙ Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
Installing a Processor 2 ⚽⚽ 1 https://youtu.
Installing DDR4 memory ⚽⚽ http://youtu.
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.
Installing the Motherboard 1 ⚽⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* 2 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.
Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽⚽ http://youtu.
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.
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Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Safety Information
Power On 1 2 3 4 Safety Information 11
Contents Quick Start.............................................................................................................. 1 Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1 Safety Information.................................................................................................. 2 Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 3 Installing DDR4 memory.........
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector......................................................................... 41 JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors.............................................................................. 42 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector............................................................................ 42 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors................................... 43 JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector.......................................................
Installation and Update......................................................................................... 76 Audio Tab............................................................................................................... 76 Microphone Tab..................................................................................................... 77 Sound Tracker Tab................................................................................................ 78 Settings Tab........................
Specifications CPU Chipset Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* * Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
Continued from previous page RAID LAN Wireless/ Bluetooth Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙∙ 1x Realtek® 8125B 2.5G LAN controller Intel® AX201 ∙∙ MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙∙ 802.11ac; WiFi 6 pre certified ∙∙ Bluetooth 5.0, FIPS, FISMA ∙∙ 1x M.2 Socket with E key (Wi-Fi mode) ∙∙ Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪4x USB 3.
Continued from previous page ∙∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙∙ 3x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙∙ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.
Continued from previous page ∙∙ Drivers ∙∙ DRAGON CENTER ∙∙ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Software ∙∙ Nahimic Audio ∙∙ MSI App Player(BlueStacks) ∙∙ Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution ∙∙ Gaming Mode ∙∙ Gaming Hotkey ∙∙ LAN Manager ∙∙ Mystic Light ∙∙ Ambient Link Dragon Center Features ∙∙ User Scenario ∙∙ Monitor(Hardware Monitor) ∙∙ True Color ∙∙ Live Update ∙∙ DPC Latency tuner ∙∙ Speed Up ∙∙
Continued from previous page ∙∙ Cooling ▪▪All Aluminum Design ▪▪Frozr Heatsink Design ▪▪Extended Heatsink Design ▪▪M.
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection Lighting Node PRO LED Strip * 20% brightness is recommended when the number of 20* LED strips exceeds 8. HD120 RGB Fan 6 LL120 RGB Fan 6 SP120 RGB Fan 6 Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package.
Block Diagram 2 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slots 1x PCIe x4 slot 1x M.2 1x SATA 6Gb/s 1x Realtek 2.5G LAN 1x M.2 PCH 2x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 3x SATA 6Gb/s ASMedia 3241 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 6x USB 2.
Rear I/O Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type A PS/2 Combo port Clear CMOS button Flash BIOS Button 2.5 Gbps LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type A USB 2.0 Type-A Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type A Audio Ports Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙∙ Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
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 Connector Settings Jack Status ∙∙ 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.
Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 2 1 3. Place the antenna as high as possible.
Overview of Components CPU_FAN1 Processor Socket SYS_FAN1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 PUMP_FAN1 JCORSAIR1 JRAINBOW2 SYS_FAN6 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 SYS_FAN5 ATX_PWR1 JUSB1 M2_1 PCI_E1 JUSB2 M2_2 JBAT1 PCI_E2 JBLK_U1 PCI_E3 M2_3 PCI_E4 SATA▼1▲2 SATA▼3▲4 SATA▼5▲6 JSLOW1 JLN1 JOC_FS1 JOC_RT1 JRTD3 JFP2 JTPM1 PCI_E5 JAUD1 JFP1 JCI1 RESET1 JRGB1 POWER1 JRAINBOW1 LED_SW1 JUSB3 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 JUSB4 SYS_FAN4 JPWRLED1 JTBT1 26 Overview of Components
Component Contents Port Name CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 CPU Socket DIMM Slots JAUD1 JBAT1 JBLK_U1 JCI1 JCORSAIR1 JFP1, JFP2 JLN1 JOC_FS1 JOC_RT1 JPWRLED1 JRAINBOW1~2 JRGB1 JRTD3 JSLOW1 JTBT1 JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3~4 LED_SW1 M2_1~3 PCI_E1~5 POWER1, RESET1 SATA1~6 Fan Connectors Port Type Page 43 Power Connectors 36 Memory slots 29 LGA 1200 CPU Socket 28 Front Audio Connector 40 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 46 Chassis Intrusion Connector
CPU Socket Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot. 50.77 mm Introduction to the LGA 1200 CPU The surface of the LGA 1200 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 ∙∙ Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. ∙∙ Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor.
DIMM Slots DIMMA1 Channel A DIMMA2 DIMMB1 Channel B DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMA2 ⚠⚠Important DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 ∙∙ Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. ∙∙ To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density.
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) ⚠⚠Important PCI_E5 bandwidth will switch from x4 to x1 when M2_3 SSD is inserted.
⚠⚠Important ∙∙ 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. ∙∙ For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. ∙∙ When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet.
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙ Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙ Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. ∙∙ M2_3 bandwidth will swtich from x4 to x2 when PCI_E5 is inserted Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads.
3. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need. 4. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 5. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 8.5H screw. 8.5H screw Standoff 4 5 30º 3 6. Put the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink back in place and secure it.
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙ Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙∙ SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 1 3 + 1 - JFP2 + - These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 1 2 3 24 1 13 5 6 7 +12V +3.3V 13 +3.3V 3 Ground 15 Ground 5 Ground 17 7 Ground 19 6 +3.3V +5V +5V 8 +12V +12V 1 14 18 Ground 20 10 +12V 22 12 5VSB +12V +3.
JBLK_U1: Base clock Plus connector You can use this connector to connect an external button. Press the button to increase the CPU base clock. JBLK_U1 (Short the jumper to increase the CPU base clock) V-Check Points Lite These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. To measure voltage, place test leads on the GND (screw mounting hole) and a specific V-Check Point.
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing. JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper This jumper is used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low temperature. Try to set it Enabled to increase the boot success rate.
JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button This connector allows you to connect a button. When you press and hold the button, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. JOC_RT1 Normal (default) Retry OC JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button This connector allows you to connect a button. When you press the button, the system will be forced into BIOS without showing the OC_FAIL message.
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. 1 3 MIC L MIC R 5 Head Phone R 9 Head Phone L 7 SENSE_SEND 2 10 1 9 2 4 Ground NC 6 MIC Detection 10 Head Phone Detection 8 No Pin JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation.
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel. 1 2 USB3_RX_DN 4 Ground 3 5 6 7 8 9 ⚠⚠Important Power 10 USB3_RX_DP USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DP Ground USB2.0- USB2.0+ Ground 10 11 1 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USB2.0+ USB2.0Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN Ground USB3_RX_DP 18 USB3_RX_DN 20 No Pin 19 Power Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. 1 VCC 3 10 1 9 USB0- 5 USB1+ 8 No Pin VCC USB1- 6 Ground 9 2 4 USB0+ 7 ⚠⚠Important 2 Ground 10 NC ∙∙ Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. ∙∙ In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® DRAGON CENTER utility. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: 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. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card. 1 1 FORCE_PWR 5 GND 3 2 SLP_S3# 4 SCI_EVENT SLP_S5# JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports RTD3.
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.
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 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.
JRGB1: RGB LED connector The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. 1 3 1 +12V R 2 4 G B RGB LED Strip Connection 1 G R B RGB extension cable JRGB connector 5050 RGB LED strips 12V RGB LED Fan Connection JRGB connector 1 G R B 1 System Fan connector RGB LED Fan ⚠⚠Important ∙∙ The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V).
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software.
Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. 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. XMP LED This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled. XMP LED JPWRLED1: LED power input This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED lights.
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_OFF LED_ON (Default) LED_SW1 Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details.
Debug Code LED Table SEC Progress Codes 01 Power on.
3C - 3E 4F Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) DXE IPL is started PEI Error Codes 50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error.
95 PCI Bus Request Resources 97 Console Output devices connect 96 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E -9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AB AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 - BF PCI Bus Assign Resources Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password
D4 PCI resource allocation error.
ACPI States Codes The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes.
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities 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 installation disc/USB into your computer. 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 the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot Menu. 6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve. It will fully support future PCs and devices that comply with UEFI firmware architecture. ⚠⚠Important The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.
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 ∙∙ 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: ∙∙ Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙ Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ∙∙ Press the Clear CMOS button on the rear I/O panel. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section for resetting BIOS.
Updating the BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to Support page. 2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button. 3. Click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file. 4. Select the BIOS file and click on Download icon to download and install the latest BIOS file. 5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode.
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 Profile Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information GAME BOOST Boot device priority bar Component Information M-Flash Favorites Hardware Monitor Function buttons ∙∙ GAME BOOST - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for overclocking.
∙∙ Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup. ∙∙ System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙∙ 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. ∙∙ Component Information - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons to show the information of connected component.
▪▪To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page. 3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. ▪▪To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item on favorite menu. 3. Choose Delete and click on OK. 2. 64 Right-click or press F2 key.
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ 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.
SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. ▶▶System Status sub-menu The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information. ▶▶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.
▶▶Intel (R) Thunderbolt sub-menu Sets the Intel thunderbolt device function. This sub-menu is only available when using the Intel thunderbolt device. ▶▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Power Management Setup sub-menu Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. You can optimize the system power consumption in this menu.
OC Menu This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙ Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙∙ Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware.
▶▶Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core. ▶▶Turbo Ratio Offset Value [Auto] Sets the CPU Turbo ratio offset value. This item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio Offset. ▶▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] [Dynamic Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.
▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is installed. ▶▶DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.
▶▶CPU Core Voltage Mode [Auto]* Sets the CPU Core voltage mode. ▶▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
M-FLASH Menu 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 Menu This menu allows you to set the BIOS profiles. ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile.
HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan mode for target fan Select a fan to be configured Click to enable the Smart Fan Smart Fan duty information Fan operating window Setting Buttons Temperature information Voltage information ∙∙ Smart Fan - This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function.
Adjusting fans 1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow) in fan operating windows. 2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed. Select a fan to be adjusted Duty points ⚠⚠Important The pictures in this section are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard you purchased.
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. ∙∙ Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values. ∙∙ 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 RAID 1 RAID 5 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. provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance.
Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Enter Create RAID Volume screen. The following screen appears: 3. Specify a Name for RAID volume. 4. Select the RAID Level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level. 5. In the Select Disks field, press Space key or press Enter key and use the ↑↓ arrow keys to select the option X to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume. 6. Select the Strip Size for the RAID array.
Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. ⚠⚠Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system will become unbootable. 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3.
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. 4. Select Reset to non-RAID item and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: 5.
Rebuilding RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To reestablish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. 1. Power off. 2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. 3.
Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows 10 x64 bit Editions or newer 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 Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ▪▪To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive.
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 ∙∙ Intel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards ∙∙ Supported 10th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ - i Processor ∙∙ Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode). ∙∙ Intel® Optane™ Memory Module Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 1.
5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. ▫▫Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. ▫▫Click Intel® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ▫▫Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. ⚠⚠WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below. ∙∙ DO NOT set the SATA mode back to AHCI in BIOS. ∙∙ DO NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS. ∙∙ 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 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. ∙∙ Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. ∙∙ Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ∙∙ 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.
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. 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.
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. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti.
MS-7C71主板产品中有害物质的名称及含量 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 有害物质 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 ○ ○ ○ (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) 电池** ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外部信号连接头 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 印刷电路板组件* ╳ 线材 ╳ 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ○ ○ ○ ○ (PBB) ○ ○ (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 設備名稱：電腦主機板 單元 電路板 型號(型式)：MS-7
