Preface Z97U GAMING 7 Motherboard G52-79161X4
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▍▍Contents Packing Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2 Optional Accessories ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2 Assembly Precautions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-3 Motherboard Specifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide ������������
RESET1: Reset Button �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-30 Jumper ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-31 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-31 Preface Switch ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-32 BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ���������������
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the Z97U GAMING 7 Series (MS-7916 v1.X) ATX motherboard. The Z97U GAMING 7 Series motherboards are based on Intel® Z97 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1150 processor, the Z97U GAMING 7 Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Packing Contents Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Chapter 1 Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield Audio Power Adapter SLI Cable SATA Cable Optional Accessories M-Connector V-Check Cable x6 * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased. * If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com/index.php or consult the dealer.
■■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. ■■Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■■Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Motherboard Specifications Chapter 1 CPU Support ■■Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® Processors for Socket LGA1150 Chipset ■■Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Memory Support ■■4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB ■■Supports DDR3 3200(OC)/ 3100(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2200(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz ■■Dual channel memory architecture ■■Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory ■■Supports Intel
■■1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller* * The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor. Back Panel Connectors ■■1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port ■■2x USB 2.0 ports ■■1x Clear CMOS button ■■6x USB 3.0 ports ■■2x USB 3.
Chapter 1 Special Features ■■Audio Boost ■■Military Class 4 ■■OC Genie 4 ■■Click BIOS 4 ■■NVIDIA SLI ■■AMD CrossFire ■■Sound Blaster Cinema 2 ■■Easy Button ■■V-Check Points ■■Clear CMOS Button ■■Total Fan Control ■■Gaming Device Port ■■Super Charger ■■Smart Utilities ■■Command Center ■■ECO Center Software ■■Drivers ■■MSI -- Command Center -- Live Update 6 -- Smart Utilities -- Super Charger -- Fast Boot -- ECO Center -- MSI Gaming APP ■■7-ZIP ■■Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■■Norton Internet Security Sol
Connectors Quick Guide DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 JPWR2 CPU Socket CPUFAN2 FV1 Back Panel JPWR1 PCI_E1 JCI1 SLOW_1 JUSB3 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 SATA1_2 JBAT1 PCI_E4 SATA3_4 PCI_E5 SATA5_6 PCI_E6 M2_1 SATA7_8 PCI_E7 BIOS_SW1 JFP1 JAUD1 SYSFAN2 JCOM1 JTPM1 AUDPWR1 AUD_SW1 OC1 JUSB2 JFP2 JUSB1 RESET1 POWER1 1-7 Getting Started Chapter 1 SYSFAN3
Connectors Reference Guide Chapter 1 Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel I/O Ports 1-9 AUD_SW1 Audio Power Switch 1-33 AUDPWR1 Direct Audio Power Connector 1-25 BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch 1-32 CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-11 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors 1-21 DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory slots 1-15 FV1 V-Check Connectors 1-28 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-25 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-31 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-24 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 1-27 JFP1,
Back Panel Quick Guide Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.0 Port LAN Port Line-In USB 3.1 Port HDMI Line-Out CS-Out HDMI Mic USB 2.0 Port* Clear CMOS Button DisplayPort RS-Out SS-Out USB 3.0 Port * Gaming Device Port. ▶▶PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port A combination of PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. ▶▶Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data.
▶▶LAN Port The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). LED LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED Link/ Activity LED Speed LED LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Off 10 Mbps connection Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection Chapter 1 ▶▶Optical S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU The surface of the LGA 1150 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. Notch Chapter 1 Notch Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
CPU & Heatsink Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink. http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI Chapter 1 1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position. 2.
3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. 4. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the load lever. Chapter 1 CPU notches Alignment Key Retention knob 5. When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap.
7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 8. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan’s cable facing towards the fan connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard. CPU fan connector Chapter 1 9. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on the motherboard. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each fastener locks into position a click should be heard. 10.
Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. Chapter 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Mounting Screw Holes Chapter 1 The I/O ports should be facing toward the rear of the computer case. They should line up with the holes on the I/O backplate. When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the motherboard package.
Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors d n u d ro un nd .G ro u d 4 .G ro un 3 .G ro 2 .G 1 Chapter 1 These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.
Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Chapter 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.
Video/ Graphics Cards If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot with butterfly lock. http://youtu.
Internal Connectors SATA1~8: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD. http://youtu.
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into the motherboard. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors. http://youtu.
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others. in P nd o u + .N ro B0 9 G 0 . 7 .US B S C 5 U . C 3 .V 1 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to charge the smartphone with Super-Charger. http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw Important • Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). N D _ DP in N P r X _ D o e _R X _ P C D .N w 3 R _ _ 0 o B _ 2 .P S B3 nd X _C T 9 1 8.U S ou _ X 1 7.U Gr B3 _T 1 6. S B3 nd 1 .U S u .0 + o 5 1 4.U r B2 .0 1 3.G S B2 1 2.U S 1 1.U 1 N D _ DP N r X _ D e R X _ P w _ o B3 _R _C _D .P S 3 d X C 1 .U SB un T _ 2 .U ro 3_ TX 3 .G SB 3_ d 4 .U B n 0 5 S u 2. 0 + .U ro 6 .G SB 2. nd 7 U B u . S 8 .
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. ct te e D e n o n h io P ct d e a e in et .H P D 0 o 1 .N IC d 8 M n . C 6 .N ou 4 Gr . 2 io L e D n o N h E R P _S ne d o a E h e NS P .H E d 9 .S ea R 7 .H IC L 5 .M IC 3 .M 1 This connector is used to provide direct power to back panel audio ports.
M2_1: M.2 Port The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module. Chapter 1 Important • The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. • Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM. • M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device. I S d .R T n 9 . R r ou T 7 .G U 5 .SO C D 3 .D 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 in P o .N S 0 T R 1 .C S 8 D R . 6 T .D N 4 SI .
Voltage Checkpoints These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. FV1: V-Check Connectors To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
Buttons The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons. OC1: OC Genie Button Chapter 1 This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC Genie, Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot, the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance.
POWER1: Power Button This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system. Chapter 1 RESET1: Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.
Jumper JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM. 1 Chapter 1 1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off.
Switch BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. In addition, these two BIOS ROMs do not have the Auto Recovery feature, you need to maintain or update the BIOS version by yourself.
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch This switch 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. Enabled Chapter 1 Normal (Default) Important Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version. AUD_SW1: Audio Power Switch This switch specifies the power mode for back panel audio ports.
LED Status Indicators Chapter 1 Debug LED HDD LED BIOS B LED MSI LED BIOS A LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators.
Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message.
Drivers and Utilities After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide. You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter 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. Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
CPU Installation http://youtu.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■■ You want to change the default settings for customized features. Important • Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes unbootable after changing BIOS settings.
Overview After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. Temperature monitor My Favorites Language System information Boot device priority bar Virtual OC Genie Button BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection ▶▶BIOS menu selection The following options are available: ■■ SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ■■ OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments.
▶▶Virtual OC Genie Button Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile. Important We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function. ▶▶Menu display This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
Adding BIOS item to Favorite 1~5 1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item. 2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then choose a favorite menu (Favorite 1~5) to add the BIOS item. Choose a favorite menu to add the BIOS item Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1~5 1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS item on the Favorite 1~5 menu. 2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then click "Delete" to delete the BIOS item.
Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations. Hot key Mouse <↑↓→← > Description Select Item .
Updating BIOS Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH ▶▶Before updating Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash disk. Important Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M-FLASH. ▶▶Updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update file into the computer. 2. Restart the system, and then press "Del" key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3.
SETTINGS System Status ▶▶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. ▶▶System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is .
Advanced ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶CPU PCI-E Lane Configuration [Auto] It can help you conveniently and directly manage the configuration of the PCI-E lanes from CPU. ▶▶PEGX - Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. PEG0, PEG1, PEG2 are as first, second and third PCIe x16 slots. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
▶▶Ipv6 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. ▶▶SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices.
▶▶IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. [Enabled] Enables IGD multi-screen function. [Disabled] Disables IGD multi-screen function. ▶▶Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Sets Intel® Rapid Start Technology for optimizing the system resume operation. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology lets the system resume from sleep mode quickly.
▶▶RapidStart Display Save/Restore [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Start Display screen to be saved or restored. The screen will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. Then the system will restore the screen when wakened. [Enabled] Enables this function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored.
▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0. ▶▶Serial (COM) Port 0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port 0 (COM). If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration Sets Intel Smart Connect Technology for optimizing system network performance in sleep mode.
▶▶Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature [Disabled] Enables the supports for Windows 8/ 8.1 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirements. [Enabled] The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8/ 8.1 requirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system.
▶▶Key Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press to enter the sub-menu. This submenu will appear when “Secure Boot Mode” sets to [Custom]. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Wake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, and use these items to set the wake up events. [OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS.
Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. ▶▶Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at booting. ▶▶GO2BIOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off.
▶▶Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶▶TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch. Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.
OC Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking. ▶▶Simple/Advanced Mode [Simple] Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS. [Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
▶▶Legacy Tweaking [Disabled]* Enables or disabled to improve performance for legacy benchmarking application like 3DMark 01. [Enabled] Enables this function for improving 3DMark 01 performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button] Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile.
< DRAM Setting > ▶▶DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. ▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P. technology. [Disabled] Disables this function.
< Voltage Setting > ▶▶DigitALL Power Press to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM. ▶▶VR 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.
▶▶DRAM Phase Control [Auto] Controls PWM phase proportionally to the DRAM loading. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the DRAM PWM phase automatically. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature. ▶▶DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM voltage and minimize ripple range. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. ▶▶VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage.
▶▶CPU SA/ IO Analog/ IO Digital Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]* Selects the offset mode for CPU SA/ IO Analog/ IO Digital voltage. This item appears when "CPU SA/IOA/IOD Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode]. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [+] Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode. [-] Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode. ▶▶CPU SA/ IO Analog/ IO Digital Voltage Offset [Auto]* Sets the offset value for CPU SA/ IO Analog/ IO Digital voltage.
▶▶Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
▶▶Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Intel C-State [Auto] C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. ▶▶Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto] Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)". ▶▶Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. ▶▶CPU Current limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode.
M-FLASH Important M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only). Chapter 3 ▶▶Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating.
OC PROFILE ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the submenu. ▶▶Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Saves the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Loads the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clears the current overclocking profile.
HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information Fan control field Setting Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Mode”. Please check the “Smart Fan Mode” to enable the Smart Fan Mode. Smart Fan Mode automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed.
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Software Configuration Appendix A After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
▶▶Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ▶▶Application Enhancement The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. ▶▶Jack status panel This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.
Hardware Default Setting The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
Fro nt Cen ter &S ubw Rea oof r er ■■ Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ter S id A-5 &S eS ubw urro Rea oof r er und Realtek Audio Appendix A ■■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram
Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Introduction The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1. Supports 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s transfers with CRC error checking. 2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature. 3.
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds. Important The “Device Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system. RAID Volumes None defined.
After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: [ [ MAIN MAIN MENU ] ] 1. 2. 3. 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options Delete RAID Volume 6. Exit Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None defined. Appendix B Physical Devices : Port Device Model 1 XXXX-XXXXXXXX 2 XXXX-XXXXXXXX [ ↑↓] - Select Serial # XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX [ESC] - Exit Size Type/Status (Vol ID) XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXX.
3. In the Disk field, press key and use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level. 4. Then select the strip size for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the key to select and advance to the next field.
6. Go to the Create Volume field and press , the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press to continue. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A XXX.X GB N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. HELP [ Are you sure you want to create] this volume? (Y / N) : Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Sync : Appendix B Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
■■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID1(Mirror) Drives 2 Capacity XXX.
■■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume 4. ] Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA 5. remove Exit its RAID structures Resetting RAID disk will VOLUME INFORMATION and revert [ it DISK to a / non-RAID disk. ] 1. 2.
■■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] 1. 2. Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk [ HELP ] [ ↑↓] - select [ESC] - Previous Menu Appendix B Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk. Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk.
Degraded 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 re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. Missing Hard Drive Member 1. Make sure the system is powered off. 2. Reconnect the hard drive. 3.
5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. Appendix B 7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
System Acceleration (optional) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. The SSD cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile memory to accelerate the system performance. Important Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Appendix B Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode.
9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application. 10. Click "Enable acceleration" under Performance tab. Click here Appendix B 11. Select the acceleration mode options. 12. Click OK and reboot the system. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View. Important You can click “More help on this page” or "More help" of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to view more information.
RST Synchronization (optional) If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss. Follow these steps to sync manually. 1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press and keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM. 2.
