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X79A-GD45 Plus
series
MS-7760 (v3.x) Mainboard



G52-77601X9

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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is
given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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Revision History
Revision

Revision History

Date

V3.0

First release for PCB 3.X

2012/ 12

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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please
try the following help resources for further guidance.

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

Contact our technical staff at:

http://support.msi.com

Safety Instructions
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Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.

￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.

￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical
shock.

￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:

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The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s
Manual.

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The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60oC (140oF),
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures
listed below.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7760
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is
in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant
provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and
its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public
to electromagnetic fields (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE
Directive.

Taiwan Wireless Statements
無線設備警告聲明
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾。
警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在
這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

Japan VCCI Class B Statement
クラス B 情報技術装置
この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ
スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して
使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい
取り扱いをしてください。

Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음



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European Community Compliance Statement

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Battery Information
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.
廢電池請回收
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires
special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation
(Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI
provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...

DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI
hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in
die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus
zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les
produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou
tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de
récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.

РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.
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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. You can return these products to local collection points.

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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos
clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en
los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos,
están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de 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. Usted debe depositar estos productos
en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una
empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische
en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI
dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op
lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj
sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju
pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda
kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni
wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach
zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:

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. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve
az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos
és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az
ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek
esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre
viheti.

ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici
ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come
rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto
alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti
marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro
ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC
Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli
ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI
ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

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▍ Contents
Copyright Notice�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Trademarks���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Revision History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Technical Support�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Safety Instructions�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement����������������������������������������� iv
CE Conformity����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv
Radiation Exposure Statement����������������������������������������������������������������������� v
European Community Compliance Statement����������������������������������������������� v
Taiwan Wireless Statements�������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Japan VCCI Class B Statement��������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Korea Warning Statements���������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Battery Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� vi
Chemical Substances Information����������������������������������������������������������������� vi
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement�������������������vii
Chapter 1 Getting Started���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1
Packing Contents������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
Optional Accessories������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
Assembly Precautions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-3
Mainboard Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-4
Connectors Quick Guide�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-6
Back Panel Quick Guide�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-8
Mounting Screw Holes��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-14
Power Supply����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-15
Memory�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-16
Expansion Slots������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-20
Video/ Graphics Cards �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-21
Internal Connectors�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-26
Buttons��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-34
Jumpers������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-36
Switch����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-37
LED Status Indicators���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-38
Drivers and Utilities�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-40



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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-1
Entering���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
Overview�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
Boot device priority bar���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3
Operation������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-4
OC���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-11
ECO������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-18
BROWSER��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-19
Installing Winki��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-19
UTILITIES���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-20
Updating the BIOS with Live Update������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-22
SECURITY��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-23

Appendix A Realtek Audio�������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1
Software Configuration�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2
Hardware Default Setting�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-4

Appendix B Intel RAID�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� B-1
Introduction����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-2
Using Intel RSTe Option ROM�����������������������������������������������������������������������������B-3
Installing Driver����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-9
Degraded RAID Array����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������B-11

Appendix C Install Windows XP Notes������������������������������������������������������� C-1
Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode���������������������������������������������������������������� C-2

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Preface

SETTINGS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-5

Chapter 1

Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the X79A-GD45 Plus Series
(MS-7760 v3.X) ATX mainboard. The Series mainboards
are based on Intel® X79 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA2011 processor, the X79A-GD45 Plus Series mainboards deliver
a high performance and professional desktop platform
solution.

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Packing Contents

Mainboard

Driver / Utility
DVD

User Guide

Back IO Shield

M-Connector

SLI Cable

SATA Cable

Optional Accessories

USB 2.0
Bracket

USB 3.0
Bracket

CrossFire
Cable

* 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.

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Assembly Precautions

Important
A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly.

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■ 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.
■ Hold the mainboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
■ It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
the mainboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available,
discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the mainboard.
■ Store the mainboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad
whenever the mainboard is not installed.
■ Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the mainboard or anywhere within the computer case.
■ Do not use the computer in a high-temperature environment.
■ Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
■ If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.

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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
■ 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors in an LGA 2011 socket

Chipset
■ Intel® X79 chipset

Memory Support
■ 8x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1800*(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/
1066 (128GB Max)
■ Supports Quad-Channel mode, two DIMMs per channel

LAN
■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Intel® 82579

Audio
■ Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek® ALC892
■ 8-channel audio with jack sensing

SATA
■ 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~2) by Intel® X79
■ 4x SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA3~6) by Intel® X79

RAID
■ SATA1~2 support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1)
■ SATA3~6 support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (AHCI/ RAID 0/ 1/ 5/
10)

USB 3.0
■ 2x USB 3.0 rear IO ports by NEC D720202
■ 1x USB 3.0 onboard connector by NEC D720202

Multi-GPU
■ Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
■ Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

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Connectors & Buttons & Switch

Chapter 1

■ Back panel
- 1x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1x PS/2 mouse port
- 1x Clear CMOS button
- 1x Coaxial S/PDIF-out port
- 1x Optical S/PDIF-out port
- 6x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x USB 3.0 ports
- 1x LAN port
- 6x audio ports
■ On-Board
- 2x USB 2.0 connectors
- 1x USB 3.0 connector
- 1x TPM Module connector
- 1x Serial Port connector
- 1x Front Panel Audio connector
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x Power button
- 1x OC Genie button
- 1x Multi BIOS switch
- 1x MultiConnect Panel connector (optinoal)
- 1x Voice Genie connector (optional)

Slots
■ 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E4, PCI_E6)
- PCI_E1 & PCI_E4 support up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed
- PCI_E6 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x8 speed
■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (PCI_E2, PCI_E5)
- PCI_E2 & PCI_E5 support up to PCIe 2.0 x1 speed
■ 1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

Form Factor
■ ATX (24.4 cm X 30.5 cm)

Mounting Screw Holes
■ 9x mounting holes

For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/

For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

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Connectors Quick Guide
JPWR2
CPUFAN1

CPU1

DIMM1~4

SYSFAN2
SYSFAN3

DIMM5~8

Back Panel
JTURBO1
JPWR1

JCOLD1, JCOLD2

SYSFAN4

MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH

PCI_E1

SATA1/ 2
SATA3/ 4

PCI_E3

SATA5/ 6
JCI1

BATT
+

PCI_E2
SYSFAN1

PCI_E4

JPWR3

PCI_E5

JBAT1

PCI_E6

JUSB3

JAUD1

JUSB1
JUSB2
JCOM1

JFP1
JTPM1

JFP2

JDLED3

OC1

POWER1

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Connectors Reference Guide
Port Type	

Page

Back Panel	

I/O Ports	

1-8

CPU1	

LGA2011 CPU Socket	

1-10

CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~4	

Fan Power Connectors	

1-27

DIMM1~8	

DDR3 Memory Slots	

1-16

JAUD1	

Front Panel Audio Connector	

1-31

JBAT1	

Clear CMOS Jumper	

1-36

JCI1	

Chassis Intrusion Connector	

1-30

JCOLD1, JCOLD2	

Low Temperature Booting Jumpers	

1-36

JCOM1	

Serial Port Connector	

1-32

JDLED3	

Voice Genie Connector	

1-32

JFP1, JFP2	

Front Panel Connectors	

1-28

JPWR1	

ATX 24-pin Power Connector	

1-15

JPWR2	

ATX 8-pin Power Connector	

1-15

JPWR3	

ATX 4-pin Power Connector	

1-15

JTPM1	

TPM Module Connector	

1-31

JTURBO1	

MultiConnect Panel Connector	

1-32

JUSB1	

USB 3.0 Expansion Connector	

1-30

JUSB2, JUSB3	

USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors	

1-29

MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH	

Multi BIOS Switch	

1-37

OC1	

OC Genie Button	

1-34

PCI_E1, E4, E6	

PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Slots	

1-20

PCI_E2, E5	

PCIe 2.0 x16 Expansion Slots	

1-20

PCI_E3	

PCIe 2.0 x1 Expansion Slot	

1-20

POWER1	

Power Button	

1-35

SATA1~2	

SATA 6Gb/s Connectors	

1-26

SATA3~6	

SATA 3Gb/s Connectors	

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Port Name	

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Back Panel Quick Guide
Clear CMOS button
Mouse

Coaxial
S/PDIF-Out

USB 2.0 Port

LAN
Line-In

RS-Out

Line-Out CS-Out
Mic
Keyboard

Optical
S/PDIF-Out

SS-Out

USB 3.0 Port

▶ Mouse/Keyboard
The 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. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into
the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system
configuration, press the button to clear the data.
▶ Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through a coaxial cable.
▶ 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.
▶ USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.
▶ USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable is
used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.

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▶ LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a
Local Area Network (LAN).
Color

LED State

Condition

Left

Yellow

Off

LAN link is not established.

On(steady)

LAN link is established.

Right

Green/ Orange

On(flashing)

The computer is communicating with another computer on the network.

Green

Off

10 Mbits/sec data rate

On

100 Mbits/sec data rate

Orange

On

1000 Mbits/sec data rate

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LED

Yellow

▶ Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the function
of the connector.
■ Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
■ Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.
■ Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ Gray- SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.

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CPU1: LGA2011 CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA2011 CPU
The surface of the LGA2011
CPU has four alignment keys
and a yellow triangle to assist
in correctly lining up the CPU
for mainboard placement.
The yellow triangle is the Pin
1 indicator.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator

Important
Overheating
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and mainboard. Always make sure the
cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an
even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
When replacing the CPU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommend. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.

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CPU & Cooler Installation
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is
necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below
to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both
the CPU and the mainboard.

2.	 Open active lever.

Hinge lever

Active lever
Interlock

3.	 Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever.
4.	 Grasp the tab, only it has risen away from the socket, open load plate to full open
position.

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1.	 Open hinge lever. You can identify the hinge lever as below shown, it with a
interlocking feature on the other end.

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5.	 Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the
metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with
the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct fit.
6.	 Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap.
Alignment Key

7.	 Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.
8.	 Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.

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9.	 Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU.
This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.
10.	 Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
Thermal paste

Chapter 1

CPUFAN1

BATT
+

11.	 Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan
connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.
12.	 Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).

13.	 Finally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
mainboard.

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Mounting Screw Holes
When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for
a mainboard 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 mainboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easily into the computer
case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting plate’s mounting stands with
the screw holes on the mainboard and secure the mainboard with the screws provided
with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the mainboard are shown
below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer
case.
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.
BATT
+

Important
• Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris.
• To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuitry
and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.
• Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the mainboard or within
the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the mainboard.

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Power Supply
JPWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

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+

JPWR2: ATX 8-pin Power Connector
This connector provides 12V power to the CPU.

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BATT
+

JPWR3:ATX 4-pin Power Connector
This connector is used to provide power to the graphics card.

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BATT
+

Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
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This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX
24-pin 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 mainboard’s power connector.

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Memory
DIMM1~8: DDR3 Memory Slots
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
BATT
+

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

Up to Quad-Channel mode
This mainboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide a
single channel. The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four data bus
channels simultaneously to enhance system performance. Please refer the following
tables for more details.

Defined Channel list
Channel

DIMM Slot

Channel A

DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel B

DIMM3, DIMM4

Channel C

DIMM5, DIMM6

Channel D

DIMM7, DIMM8

Important
• DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM
slots.
• Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot first.
• Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 127+ GB of memory
(not full 128GB) when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules installed.

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Installing Memory Modules
1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pushing the mounting clip to the side. Vertically insert the
memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-center notch on
the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot.

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot’s
side clip.

Notch

Volt

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2. Push the memory module deep into the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at the side of the
DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated and
an audible click should be heard.

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Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule
Dual-Channel mode
Installed DIMMs
(2 memory modules)

DIMM1, DIMM3
or
DIMM1, DIMM5
or
DIMM1, DIMM7

Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

or

or

Triple-Channel mode
Installed DIMMs
(3 memory modules)

DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5
or
DIMM1, DIMM5, DIMM7
or
DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM7

Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

or

Installed DIMMs
(6 memory modules)
DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3,
DIMM4, DIMM5, DIMM6
or
DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3,
DIMM4, DIMM7, DIMM8
or
DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM5,
DIMM6, DIMM7, DIMM8

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or

Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

or

or

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Quad-Channel mode
Installed DIMMs
(4 memory modules)

Installed DIMMs
(8 memory modules)

DIMM1, DIMM2,
DIMM3, DIMM4,
DIMM5, DIMM6,
DIMM7, DIMM8

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

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DIMM1, DIMM3,
DIMM5, DIMM7

Diagram

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

Important
• To ensure system stability for multi-channel mode (Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel
mode), memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. And for
every channel, the BLACK DIMM slot must to be installed FIRST.
• Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot first.

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Expansion Slots
This mainboard contains numerous ports for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics
or audio cards.

PCI_E1~E6: PCIe Expansion Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot

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.

Graphics Card Installation Table
The following table shows the graphics cards installation rules.
Symbol ●: Install graphics cards in to the PCIe slots.
Symbol ◎: Connect the monitor to the graphic card.
PCI_E1
1-WAY Graphics Card
2-WAY Graphics Cards
3-WAY Graphics Cards

●◎
●◎
●
●

PCI_E4

●
●

PCI_E6

●◎
●◎

Important
Only the graphics card with the symbol ◎ will show POST message when you start up
your computer.

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Video/ Graphics Cards
If available, this mainboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics processor,
but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mainboard’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.
1. Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the mainboard. Remove any protective expansion slot covers from
the computer case.
2. Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing
out of the computer case. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E1 slot
is recommended.
3. Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Depending on the expansion slot(s)
used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place.
4. If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Some video
cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.
5. Please consult your video card’s manual for further instructions regarding driver
installation or other special settings.

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AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology
AMD CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform. By linking together two
or more discrete GPUs, CrossFire™ can significant improve system graphics performance. It allows the ability to scale a system’s graphics power as needed, making it the
most scalable gaming platform. This mainboard will automatically detect CrossFire™
technology and make changes in the BIOS as needed. Follow the instructions below to
ensure a successful two-way CrossFire™ installation.
1. Install two AMD Radeon™ HD graphics cards into the PCI_E1 & PCI_E4 expansion
slots.
2. With the two cards installed, two CrossFire™ Video Link cable are required to connect the graphics cards. Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way
of the metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). Please note that although
two graphics cards have been installed, only the display ports on the graphics card
installed in the first PCIe x16 slot will work. All displays should be connected to this
graphics card.

CrossFireXTM Video Link cable

Important
• Please ensure that all graphics cards used in CrossFire™ mode are of the same
brand and specifications. For best compatibility with the mainboard, MSI graphics
cards are recommended.
• Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the
graphics cards to ensure stable operation.
• Only Windows™ 7 & Windows™ 8 support CrossFire™ mode.

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3. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video
card package. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with your
video card.
4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and choose
the “Catalyst Control Center”.

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5. The CrossFire™ setting must be enabled to allow CrossFire™ mode to operate.
The following screen appears in the Catalyst Control Center. Depending on your
operating system, the screen may look different.

Important
A CrossFireTM system has four possible display modes:
• SuperTiling
• Scissor Mode
• Alternate Frame Rendering
• Super Anti-aliasing.

For more details, please consult the graphics card manual.
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NVIDIA® SLI Technology
NVIDIA’s SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two or more GPUs to run in
tandem within a system to achieve significant graphics performance gains. To utilize
this technology, the GPU cards must be connected by a SLI Video Link card.
If you intend to use SLI mode, please follow the instructions below to properly set up SLI
mode. The instructions below are meant for a two video card SLI configuration.
1. Install two NVIDIA graphics cards in the PCI_E1 & PCI_E4 slots.
2. With the two cards installed, a SLI Video Link cable is required to connect the
graphics cards. Attach one side of the cable on each of the cards by way of the
metal contacts (please refer to the picture below). Please note that although two
graphics cards have been installed, only the display ports on the graphics card
installed in the first PCIe x16 slot will work. All displays should be connected to this
graphics card.

SLI Video Link Card

3. Boot up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your video
card package. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with your
video card.

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4. After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the
system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and
choose the “NVIDIA Control Panel”.

Chapter 1
5. Enter the NVIDIA Control Panel. Choose the “Maximize 3D Performance” setting
to enable SLI mode. The configuration screen is shown below. Depending on your
operating system, the screen may look different.

Choose this item

Important
• Please ensure that all graphics cards used in SLI mode are of the same brand and
specifications. For best compatibility with the mainboard, MSI graphics cards are
recommended.
• Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the
graphics cards to ensure stable operation.
• If you wish to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure the
“Maximize 3D Performance” function is disable before removing the graphics card.
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Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: SATA Connector
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).

BATT
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* The MB layout in this figure is for reference only.

SATA4
SATA3

SATA1~2 (6Gb/s)
SATA2
SATA1

SATA3~6 (3Gb/s)

SATA6
SATA5

Important
• Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices
include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
• Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came
with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.
• 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 mainboard for space saving
purposes.

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CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors

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• Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU cooling fans.
• The CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2 connectors support Smart Fan Control
with linear mode. The Control Center II utility can be installed to automatically control
the fan speeds according to the CPU’s and system’s temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the mainboard to connect all system fans, adapters
are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
• Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.

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The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard 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 mainboard and will instead
connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available
system fan connector.

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JFP1, JFP2: Front 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 enclosed mConnectors to simplify installation.
Plug all the wires from the computer case into the mConnectors and then plug the
mConnectors into the mainboard.
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• On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are positive
wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the mConnectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.
• The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged
into JFP1.

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JUSB2, JUSB3: 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.

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USB 2.0 Bracket (optional)
The JUSB3 (red mark) connector supports MSI’s new SuperCharger technology
which provides quicker USB charging of your cellular phone or other USB-powered
devices. To enable this feature, please install the MSI SuperCharger application on
your computer. When the SuperCharger application is turned on, the JUSB3 connector
will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your connected
device. Please note that when the SuperCharger application is turned on, data
transmission and synchronization over the JUSB3 connector will not function. To enable
the JUSB3 connector to function as a normal USB 2.0 connector, please turn off the
SuperCharger application. When the computer is in stand-by or hibernation mode (S3/
S4/ S5) SuperCharger mode will automatically be enabled.

Important
• Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
• Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging.
• SuperCharger Technology is only available on select MSI mainboard models. Please
refer to the MSI website to check if your mainboard has SuperCharger technology.
• For iPad, JUSB3 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state.
• We recommend that don’t disconnect the device when you charge it in S1 state.

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JUSB1: 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).

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Important
• Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
• To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port through an
optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this
intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must
enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

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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.

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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module, optional). Please refer to
the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
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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.
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This connector is used to link to the voice control module (optional). Please refer to its
user guide for more details and usages.

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This connector is used to connect an optional front panel for controling the OC Genie and
some additional functions. Please refer to its user guide for more details and usages.

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Voltage Check Point Lite
These voltage checkpoint are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter
(not included) will be required to check voltages. To check the voltage, set the voltmeter
switch to “DC”, put the positive lead (red) on the postivtive point of the voltage source
point and the negative lead (black) on the GND (ground) point. The following table
describes the voltage check points.

Chapter 1

PCH_1P1V
DDR_C/D
DDR_A/B
CPU_SA
CPU_IO
BATT
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CPU_CORE
GND

Point

Description

PCH_1P1V

PCH 1.1 voltage. The PCH voltage is the voltage supplied to
the Platform Controller Hub.

DDR_C/D

Memory channel C and D voltage. The DDR memory voltage
is the voltage supplied to the DDR memory modules on the
mainboard. Lower memory timings may require higher voltages
to maintain system stability.

DDR_A/B

Memory channel A and B voltage. Refer to DDR_C/D.

CPU_SA

CPU system agent voltage (iMC). The CPU SA voltage is the
voltage supplied to the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller)
on the CPU. Higher overclocks may require a higher CPU SA
voltage to maintain stability.

CPU_IO

CPU IO voltage (Uncore). The CPU IO voltage is the voltage
supplied to the Uncore on the CPU. Higher overclocks may
require a higher CPU IO voltage to maintain stability.

CPU_CORE

CPU core voltage. The CPU core voltage is the voltage supplied
to the CPU core. Higher overclocks may require higher CPU
core voltages to maintain stability.

GND

Ground

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Buttons
The mainboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This
section will explain how to change your mainboard’s functions through the use of these
on-board buttons.

OC1: OC Genie Button
This button is used to automatically overclock the system. Press this button once
while the system is off to enable OC Genie. The button will lock remain depressed
until it is pushed again to disable OC Genie. On the next boot, the OC Genie utility will
automatically overclock the CPU settings to optimal performance values. To disable
OC Genie, power off the system and press the OC Genie button again. The button will
depress and the CPU configuration settings will return to normal values.

BATT
+

Important
• Please install DDR3 1333 or faster memory and equip a better heatsink/cooler to use
the OC Genie function.
• We do not guarantee the OC Genie overclocking range or the damages/risks caused
by overclocking behavior.
• It is possible to disable the OC Genie function in the BIOS setup. Please refer to the
BIOS section of the manual for instructions on how to turn off OC Genie from the
BIOS.
• The usage of OC Genie is at the user’s own risk. Overclocking is never guaranteed
by MSI.
• To ensure successfully OC Genie usage, MSI components are recommended.

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POWER1: Power Button
This button is use to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on
or turn-off the system.

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Jumpers
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the
mainboard 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

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Keep Data

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Clear Data

Important
You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. Afterwards,
open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will
damage the mainboard.

JCOLD1, JCOLD2: Low Temperature Booting Jumpers
These jumpers are used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low
temperature. Try to set one or both jumpers to Enabled to increase the boot success
rate.

Disabled

Enabled

BATT
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Important
Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking
results will vary according to the CPU version.

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Switch
MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH: Multi BIOS Switch

A

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B

BIOS recovery using the M-flash utility:
1.	 Ensure that the system is switched off.
2.	 Boot up the system with the operational BIOS ROM by switching the Multi-BIOS
switch.
3.	 Enter the BIOS setup → Utilities → M-Flash → Save BIOS to storage and then save
the file to a bootable USB pen drive (root folder).
4.	 Switch back to the BIOS ROM that needs to be recovered.
5.	 Choose “Select one file to update BIOS” and recover the BIOS ROM with the file
saved in the USB pen drive.

Important
Do not use the BIOS switch when system is booting up.

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This mainboard has two independent 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.

Getting Started

LED Status Indicators
CPU_PHASE
CHD_DIMM_WARNING

DDR_PHASE

CHB_DIMM_WARNING

CPU_IO_PHASE

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CPU_PHASE
These LEDs will change according to CPU loading. The higher the power phase number,
the more reliable the power flow to the processor.

CPU_IO_PHASE

Chapter 1

These LEDs indicate the current CPU I/O power phase mode.

DrMOS_ALARM
This LED will light when DrMOS overheat.

DDR_PHASE
These LEDs indicate the current memory power phase mode.

HDD_LED
This LED will flash whenever there's a hard disk activity.

CHB/ CHD_DIMM_WARNING
These LEDs will light when the installed memories in channel B (DIMM3/ DIMM4) and
channel D (DIMM7/ DIMM8), which do not meet the mainboard design.

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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 mainbaord comes with a Driver
Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your mainboard 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.

Total Installer
Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of finding necessary drivers.
Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer.
1. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear if autorun is enabled in OS.
2. Click Total Installer. A popup dialog will appear listing all necessary drivers.

Click here
3. Select all checkbox on driver listing dialog.
4. Click Install button.
5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
6. Click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer.
You can also use the same method to install the utilities.

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BIOS Setup
CLICK BIOS II 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. By
connecting to the Internet within CLICK BIOS II, users
can browse webpages, check mail and use Live Update
iyour system.

BIOS Setup

Entering
Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, please  key to enter
CLICK BIOS II:

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter CLICK BIOS
II, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and
 keys.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous
update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

Overview
After entering CLICK BIOS II, the following screen is displayed.
Language
Temperature
monitor
Mode
selection

System
information
Boot menu
Boot device
priority bar

BIOS menu
selection
BIOS menu
selection

Menu display

Important

The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information.
▶ Temperature monitor
This block shows the temperature of the processor and the mainboard.
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Boot device priority bar
This bar shows the priority of the boot devices. The lighted icons indicate that the devices are available.

High priority

Low priority

Click and draw the icon to left or right to specify the boot priority.
■

Boot device icon list
Hard disk
USB Drive
drive

Optical
disk

LAN

BEV

USB hard
disk drive

USB optical
drive

UEFI

Disable

USB
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▶ System information
This block shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM
capacity and the BIOS version.
▶ BIOS menu selection
The following options are available:
■ SETTINGS - Use this menu to specify your settings for chipset features and
boot devices.
■ OC - This menu contains items of the frequency and voltage adjustments. Increasing the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency
and heat can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to overclock.
■ ECO - This menu is related to energy-saving settings.
■ BROWSER - This feature is used to enter the MSI Winki web browser.
■ UTILITIES - This menu contains utilities for backup and update.
■ SECURITY - The security menu is used to keep unauthorized people from making any changes to the settings. You can use these security features to protect
your system.
▶ Boot device priority bar
You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
▶ Boot menu
This button is used to open a boot menu. Click the item to boot the system from the
device instantly.
▶ Mode selection
This feature allows you to load presets of energy saving or overclocking.
▶ Menu display
This area provides BIOS settings and information to be configured.
▶ Language
This allows you to select the language of the BIOS setting.

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Operation
CLICK BIOS II allows you to 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

Move the cursor
Select Icon/ Field


Click/ Doubleclick the left
button


Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from
a submenu
Click the right
button

<+>

Increase the numeric value or make changes

<->

Decrease the numeric value or make changes



General Help



CPU Specifications



Enter Memory-Z



Load optimized defaults



OC Profile Load From USB



OC Profile Save to USB



Save Change and Reset



Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

Sub-Menu
If you find a point symbol to the left of certain
fields, that means a sub-menu can be launched for
additional options. You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the field and press
 or double-click the left mouse button to enter the sub-menu. If you want to
return to the previous menu, just press  or click the right mouse button.

General Help

The General Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use for navigation. You can call
up this screen from any menu by simply pressing . Press  to exit the Help
screen.
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SETTINGS

Chapter 2

System Status
▶ System Date
This allows you to set the system date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is    .
	 day		
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. 		
			
Read-only.
	 month	
The month from Jan. through Dec.	
	 date		
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.	
	 year		
The year can be adjusted by users.	
▶ System Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time
format is   .
▶ SATA Port1~6
Shows devices connected to specific SATA ports.

Important

If your device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power
cable connections to the device.
▶ System Information
Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory
(read only).

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Advanced
▶ PCI Subsystem Settings
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ PCIE GEN3
This item enables (Auto)/ disables (Disabled) the PCIe 3.0.
▶ PCI Latency Timer
Controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over.
When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer
time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
▶ ACPI Settings
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ ACPI Standby State
Specifies the power saving mode for ACPI function
[S1] 	 Sleep Mode. Hardware remains on.
[S3] 	 Suspend to RAM. Turns off hardware. (Recommended)
▶ Power LED
Configures how the system uses power LEDs on the case to indicate sleep/ suspend
state.
[Dual] 	
The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep/suspend
state.
[Blinking] 	
The power LED blinks to indicate the sleep/suspend state.
▶ Integrated Peripherals
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Onboard Lan Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller.
▶ LAN Option ROM
This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
▶ Network Stack
This item is used to enable/ disable UEFI network stack.
▶ Ipv4 PXE Support
This item appears when you set “Enabled” in [Network Stack] field and is used to
enable/ disable the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
▶ Ipv6 PXE Support
This item appears when you set “Enabled” in [Network Stack] field and is used to
enable/ disable the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
▶ SATA Mode
This item is used to specify RAID/ IDE/ AHCI mode for SATA port.

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Important

• Windows XP is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI
mode. If you still prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please refer
to Appendix Install Windows XP Notes.
• You cannot switch between AHCI and IDE if you already have your operating system
installed.
▶ SATA1~6 Hot Plug
These items are used to enable/ disable the SATA ports hot plug support.

▶ HPET
The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.
You can enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various
ACPI methods.
▶ USB Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ USB Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the integrated USB 2.0 controller.
▶ Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable support for USB keyboards, mice and floppy drives. You will be
able to use these devices with operating systems that do not support USB.
▶ Onboard USB 3.0 Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB 3.0 controller.
▶ Super IO Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Serial(COM) Port 0 Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Serial (COM) Port0
This item allows you to enable/ disable the serial port.
▶ Serial (COM) Port0 Settings
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
▶ Hardware Monitor
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Smart Fan Target
Controls CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature and
to keep it with a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches the target
value, the smart fan function will be activated.

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▶ HD Audio Controller
This item enables/ disables the HD audio controller.

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▶ SYS Fan1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Control
These items allow user to select how much percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1/
2/ 3/ 4.
▶ CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Speed
These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU temperature/ system temperature and all fans’ speeds.
▶ Power Management Setup
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ EuP 2013
Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system
is off or in standby mode.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.
▶ Restore after AC Power Loss
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Settings are:
[Power Off]		Always leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On]		Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State]	
Restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt
occurred.
▶ Windows 8 Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Windows 8 Feature
When enabled, the system will switch to the UEFI mode to meet the Windows 8 logo
requirement. Before enabling this field, please make sure all installed devices &
utilities (hardware & software) meet the Windows 8 system requirements.
▶ MSI Fast Boot
This setting enables or disables the MSI Fast Boot function.
▶ Fast Boot
When enabled, some items will be activated and users can use these items to set
the Windows 8 fast boot events. “Fast Boot” will only be available When "MSI Fast
Boot" is disabled.
▶ Wake Up Event Setup
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Wake Up Event By
Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the
wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be defined by OS.
▶ Resume By RTC Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date.

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▶ Date/ HH:MM:SS
If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume
(boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields (using the
<+> and <-> to select the date & time settings).
▶ Resume By PCI-E Device
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PCIe device.
▶ Resume By Onboard LAN
This item determine whether the system will be awakened from what power saving
modes when input signal of LAN is detected.

▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard
These items determine whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard is detected.
▶ Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connect
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ NIC Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Link Speed
This item allows you to select the process of LAN link. Setting to [AutoNeg], BIOS
will automatically determine the best process for LAN link speed.
▶ Wake on LAN
This item determine whether the system will be awakened from what power saving
modes when input signal of LAN is detected.

Boot

▶ Full Screen Logo Display
[Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen,
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
▶ Boot Option Priorities
▶ 1st~9th Boot
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
▶ USB KEY Drive BBS Priorities/ Hard Disk Driver BBS Priorities/ UEFI Boot Drive BBS
Priorities
▶ 1st~8th Boot
These items are used to prioritize the installed CD/DVD ROM/ USB key drives/ UEFI
boot drives.

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▶ Resume From S3 by USB Device
The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.

BIOS Setup

Save & Exit
▶ Discard Changes and Exit
Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup.
▶ Save Changes and Reset
Use this item to save changes and reset the system.
▶ Save Changes
Use this item to save changes.
▶ Discard Changes
Use this item to abandon all changes.
▶ Restore Defaults
Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor.
▶ Boot Override
The installed storage devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be
a boot device.
▶ Built-in EFI Shell
Use this item to enter the EFI Shell.

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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.
▶ Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency	
These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.
▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz)
This item allows you to set the CPU Base clock (in MHz). You may overclock the CPU
by adjusting this value. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶ CPU Base Clock Strap
It shows the CPU Base Clock ratio. Read-only.
▶ Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap
This item allow you to set the CPU Base Clock ratio.
▶ Adjust CPU Ratio
Controls the multiplier that is used to determine internal clock speed of the processor.
This feature can only be changed if the processor supports this function.

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▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency
It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶ Adjust CPU Ratio in OS
Enable this item to allow CPU ratio changes in the OS by using MSI Control Center.
▶ Internal PLL Overvoltage
This item is used to adjust the PLL voltage.
▶ EIST
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the
microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field only
appears with installed CPUs that support this technology.
▶ Intel Turbo Boost 2.0
Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 which automatically boosts CPU performance
above rated specifications (when applications requests the highest performance state
of the processor).
▶ Enhanced Turbo
This feature was significantly enhanced on the CPU by allowing for speed to be
increased to maximum frequency of Intel Turbo Boost for all CPU cores.
▶ OC Genie Function Control
This item allows you to enable/ disable the OC Genie function.
▶ My OC Genie
This item is used to select whether OC Genie parameters are customized by user.
Setting to [MSI] OC Genie will use default OC related parameters to overclock the
system. Selecting [Customize] allows you to configure the following related “My OC
Genie option” sub-menu manually for OC Genie.
▶ My OC Genie option
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Customize CPU Ratio
This item allows you to specific the CPU ratio for OC Genie function.
▶ My GT Overclock
This item allows you to enable/ disable the overclocking of integrated graphics for
OC Genie function.
▶ GT Ratio
This item allows you to specific the GT ratio for OC Genie function.
▶ Adjusted my GT Ratio
It shows the iGPU frequency when OC Genie is started. Read-only.
▶ Customize DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to specific the DRAM frequency for OC Genie function.
▶ Adjusted My DRAM Frequency
It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency when OC Genie is started. Read-only.

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▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P)
This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) when
OC Genie is started.
▶ My OC Genie Intel C-State
This item is used to enable/disable the Intel C-State when OC Genie is started.
▶ My OC Genie Package C State limit
This field allows you to specific the C-state mode for OC Genie function.
▶ My OC Genie Long duration power limit
This field allows you to customize Long duration power limit for OC Genie function.

▶ My OC Genie Short duration power limit
This field allows you to customize Short duration power imit for OC Genie function.
▶ My CPU Core Voltage/ My OC Genie CPU I/O Voltage/ My OC Genie DRAM
Voltage/ My OC Genie GPU Voltage
These items are used to specific the voltage of CPU, Memory, GPU and chipset for
OC Genie function.
▶ Current CPU Core Voltage/ Current CPU I/O Core Voltage/ Current DRAM Voltage/
Current GPU Voltage
These items show current CPU/ CPU I/O/ DRAM/ GPU voltage. Read-only.
▶ DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking
behavior is not guaranteed.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency
It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
▶ DRAM Timing Mode
Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following
“Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based on the
configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Link] or [Unlink] allows users to configure the
DRAM timings for each channel and the following related “Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu manually.
▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting [Link]
or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each channel
of memory. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory
timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer
to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS
to load the default settings.
▶ Memory Fast Boot
This item is used to enable/disable Memory Fast Boot.

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▶ My OC Genie Long duration maintained
This field allows you to customize Long duration maintained for OC Genie function.

BIOS Setup

▶ Hybrid Digital Power
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Core Vdroop Offset Control
This item is used to select the offset level of CPU core voltage when the CPU core
voltage droops from full-/ over-loading of CPU. Higher offset percentage will be more
helpful for extreme overclocking. [Auto] is the default for higher power efficiency.
▶ System Agent Vdroop Offset Control
This item is used to select the offset level of system agent unit voltage when the
system agent unit voltage voltage droops from full-/ over-loading. Higher offset
percentage will be more helpful for extreme overclocking. [Auto] is the default for
higher power efficiency.
▶ Digital Compensation Level
This item is used to set the digital offset level of current. [Auto] is the default that
keeps normal operating for most usage. Option [High] provides better performance
on current stability while overclocking.
▶ CPU Core OCP Expander
This item is used to expand the limitation of CPU current protection. [Default] is the
default option for regular protection. [Enhanced] is for overclocking purpose, but
please note that the higher expanding value indicates less protection.
▶ System Agent OCP Expander
This item is used to expand the limitation of system agent current protection. [Default]
is the default option for regular protection. [Enhanced] is for overclocking purpose,
but please note that the higher expanding value indicates less protection.
▶ CPU Core Switching Frequency
This item allows you to increase PWM working speed to stabilize CPU core voltage
and minimize ripple range.
Note: The higher value will cause hotter MOSFET, please make sure the cooling
solution on MOSFET is well-prepared before you increase the value.
▶ System Agent Switching Frequency
This item allows you to increase PWM working speed to stabilize system agent
voltage and minimize ripple range.
Note: The higher value will cause hotter MOSFET, please make sure the cooling
solution on MOSFET is well-prepared before you increase the value.
▶ CPU Core Voltage/ System Agent Voltage (SA)/ CPU I/O Voltage/ CPU PLL Voltage/
CPU Override Voltage/ DDR CH_A/B Voltage/ DDR CH_C/D Voltage/ DDR CH_A CA
Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_B CA Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_C CA Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_D
CA Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_A DQ Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_B DQ Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_
C DQ Vref Voltage/ DDR CH_D DQ Vref Voltage/ PCH 1.1 Voltage/ PCH 1.5 Voltage.
These items are used to adjust the voltages.
▶ Current CPU Core Voltage/ Current SA Voltage/ Current CPU I/O Voltage/ Current
CPU PLL Voltage/ Current DDR CH_A/B Voltage/ Current DDR CH_C/D Voltage
These items show current voltages. Read-only.

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▶ Overclocking Profiles
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Give a name by typing in this item.
▶ Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile.

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▶ Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM.
▶ Overclocking Profile Save
Save the current overclocking settings to USB flash disk.
▶ Overclocking Profile Load
Load the stored settings from USB flash disk.
▶ OC Retry Count
When overclocking has failed, setting this item to [1,3] will allow system to reboot
3/ 5 times with the same overclocked configuration. If overclocking has failed every
time, the system will restore the defaults.
▶ CPU Specifications
Press  to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the key features of
your CPU. The information will vary by model and is read-only. You can also access this
information at any time by pressing [F4]. Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press  to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press  to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu highlights all the settings and
timings of your DIMMs. This information will vary by model and is read-only. You can
also access this information at any time by pressing [F5]. Press  to enter the
sub-men
▶ DIMM1~8 Memory SPD
Press  to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of
installed memory.
▶ CPU Features
Press  to enter the sub-menu.

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▶ Hyper-Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and
reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the
processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In
this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function, the
processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Please disable this item
if your operating system doesn’t support HT Function, or unreliability and instability
may occur.
▶ Active Processor Cores
This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.
▶ Limit CPUID Maximum
It is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems.
▶ Execute Disable Bit
Can prevent certain classes of malicious “buffer overflow” attacks where worms can
try to execute code to damage your system. It is recommended you keep this enabled always.
▶ Intel Virtualization Tech
Enhances virtualization and allows the system to act as multiple virtual systems. See
Intel’s official website for more information.
▶ Intel VT-D Tech
This item is used to enable/disable the Intel VT-D technology. For further information
please refer to Intel’s official website.
▶ Power Technology
This item allows you to select the Intel Dynamic Power technology mode.
▶ C1E Support
Enable system to reduce CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors
support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
▶ OverSpeed Protection
Monitors current CPU draw as well as power consumption; if it exceeds a certain
level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed. For overclocking, it is
recommended this feature is disabled.
▶ Intel C-State
C-state is a power management state that detects when the system is idle and
lowers power consumption accordingly.
▶ Package C State limit
This field allows you to select the package C-state mode.
▶ Long duration power limit (W)
This field allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the long duration.
▶ Long duration maintained (s)
This field allows you to adjust the maintaining time for long duration power limit.

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▶ Short duration power limit (W)
This field allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the short duration.
▶ Primary plane turbo power limit (W)
These fields allow you to adjust the TDP limit for the primary plane turbo.
▶ 1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit
These fields show the 1/2/3/4 core ratio limit of CPU.

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ECO

Important

Once you click the “ECO” button in the pre-set area, some items in ECO menu will be
fixed and un-adjustable.
▶ EuP 2013
Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EUP) reduces power consumption when system is
off or in standby mode.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.
▶ CPU Phase Control/ CPU I/O Phase Control/ DDR CH_A/B Phase Control/ DDR CH_
C/D Phase Control
These items allow you to enable (Auto)/ disable (disabled) the power phase switch
feature to reach the best power saving.
▶ Motherboard LED Control
This item allows you to enable (Auto)/ disable (disabled) the mainboard phase LED.
▶ C1E Support
To enable this item to reduce the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors
support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).
▶ Intel C-State
C-state is a power management state that detects when the system is idle and lowers
power consumption accordingly.
▶ Package C State limit
This field allows you to select a C-state mode.
▶ CPU Core Voltage/ System Agent Voltage/ CPU I/O Voltage/ CPU PLL Voltage/ DDR
CH_A/B Voltage/ DDR CH_C/D Voltage/ 3.3V/ 5V/ 12V
These items show the amperages. Read only.
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BROWSER
Please install the MSI "Winki" application first in the Windows operating system with the
MSI Driver Disc before using the browser. Then you can click the BROWSER to access
the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging.

Chapter 2

Installing Winki
To install Winki, follow the steps below:

1. Power on your computer and enter Windows operating system.
2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear.
3. Click Driver tab.
4. Click OTHERS button.
5. Select Winki to start installing.
6. When finished, restart your computer.

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UTILITIES

▶ HDD Backup
Hard disk storage backups and restoring is one of the most common and important
tasks. Use this utility to create an image of your HDD partitions and re-load them when
necessary.

Important

The HDD Backup can’t back up (/restore) image to (/from) a partition where itself was
installed, so it’s strongly recommended to divide HDD into 2 partitions at least (1st for
OS; 2nd for data).
For HDD with single partition only, the requirements for HDD Backup are:
1. An additional partition from another HDD (ex. USB HDD) for HDD Backup to back up
(/restore) image to (/from) it.
2. Executing Winki stored in USB flash drive/ MSI Driver Disc by pressing  to
choose boot device during POST.
▶ Live Update
This tool can detect and update your BIOS online so that you won’t need to spend time
searching manually.

Important

HDD Backup and Live Update request Winki, please install the "Winki" software application from MSI Driver Disc in Windows first. And then you can access these two utilities
by clicking their respective buttons.

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▶ M-Flash
▶ BIOS Boot Function
This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB
drive (FAT/ 32 format only).
▶ Select one file to Boot
When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item
allows to select particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only)
drive. And the system will boot from selected BIOS file.

▶ Select one file to update BIOS
This item allows you to select a particular BIOS file from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32
format only) drive for updating BIOS.

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▶ Save BIOS to storage
Please setup a specific folder in specific USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS file from
BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 file system drive.

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Updating the BIOS with Live Update
This section tells you how to update the BIOS by using the Live Update utility before
entering Operating System. Live Update will update the BIOS automatically when
connecting to the Internet. To update the BIOS with the Live Update utility:
1. Click Live Update button
installed).

on the BIOS UTILITIES menu. (The Winki must be

2. Setup the connection by click the setting button
3. Click the next button

if necessary.

.

4. Live Update will automatically detect the version of BIOS and download the appropriate file.

5. Click the confirm button

Important

to update the BIOS.

Do not unplug or shut off your system during BIOS Flash. Incorrect BIOS flashing can
cause the motherboard to not POST. Please ensure you have the correct version and
model of your motherboard BIOS when updating.
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Chapter 2

▶ Administrator Password	
Set the administrative password that will be required to enter the BIOS.
▶ User Password	
Set the user password that will be required to enter the operating system.

Important

When selecting the Administrative / User Password items, a password box will appear
on the screen. Type the password then press . The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm
the password. You may also press  to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press  when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
▶ U-Key
Enable or disable USB driver device as key. This requires the USB device to be plugged
in for access to the computer..
▶ Make U-Key at
When the “U-Key” as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item allows you to
specify the USB drive.
▶ Trusted Computing
Press  to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

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▶ TPM SUPPORT
Setting the option to [Yes] enables TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to the system.
▶ TPM State
This item allows you to enable/ disable TPM State.
▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Chassis Intrusion
Enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing
a warning message if opened. To clear the warning logs, set the field to [Reset]. The
setting of the field will return to [Enabled] later.

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Realtek Audio
The Realtek audio provides 8-channel DAC. To achieve
the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels
must be plugged into the output on the front panel. The
section will tell you how to install driver and use the software.

Realtek Audio

Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, 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.

Software panel overview
The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Device Selection

Volume Adjustment

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■ Device Selection
Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check”
sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default.
■ 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.

When the device is plugged into the jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.

As you know, each jack corresponds to its default setting, you can refer to the next section “Hardware Default Setting”.

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Intel RAID
This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on
platforms

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Introduction
The mainboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA
hard drives as RAID sets.
Intel® RAID controller offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of
Mirrors).
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 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is one of the
most popular implementations of RAID.
RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels, multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created, and a
RAID 0 stripe is created over these.

Important
The least number of hard drives for RAID 0 and RAID 1 is two. The least number of
hard drives for RAID 10 mode is four. And the least number of hard drives for RAID 5
mode is three.
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.

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Using Intel RSTe Option ROM
The RSTe (Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise) Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all mainboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel
RSTe Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk
services. Please use  +  keys to enter the “Intel® RAID for Serial ATA” status
screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self
Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create, delete and reset
RAID volumes.
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

RAID Volumes
None defined.
Physical Disks:
Port Device Model	
1
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	
2
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	

Serial #		
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	

Size	
XXX.XGB	
XXX.XGB	

Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk

Press  to enter Configuration Utility..

After the above message shows, press  and  keys simultaneously to enter the
Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM.

Important
The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.

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The “Device Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different
from your system.

Intel RAID

After pressing the  and  keys simultaneously, the following window will appear:

[ [ MAIN
MAIN MENU ] ]
1.
2.

3.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Create RAID Volume
4.
Exit
Delete RAID Volume
[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes :
None defined.
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.XGB Non-RAID Disk

[ENTER] - Select Menu

■ Create RAID Volume
Select option 1 Create RAID Volume and press  key. The following screen
appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the
 or  key to go to the next field.
1. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in
RAID Level.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :

Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N/A
XXX.X GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]

RAID 1 : Mirrors data (redundancy) .

[ ↑↓] - Change	

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[TAB] - Next

[ESC] - Previous Menu

[ENTER] - Select

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2. 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.
3. 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. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should
be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some typical values:
RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB. This field will become available
according to the selected RAID level.
4. Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the
maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :

Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N/A
XXX.X GB

Appendix B

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
volume on these disks.

[ ↑↓] - Change	

[TAB] - Next

[ESC] - Previous Menu

[ENTER] - Select

Important
Since you want to create two volumes, this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first
volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown
by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of
two hard drives.

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5. 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 ]
Name :
RAID Level :
Disks :
Strip Size :
Capacity :

Volume0
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N/A
XXX.X GB

Create Volume
WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want[ toHELP
create] this volume? (Y / N) :

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

[ ↑↓] - Change	

[TAB] - Next

[ESC] - Previous Menu

[ENTER] - Select

6. Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is finished.

[ [ MAIN
MAIN MENU ] ]
1.
2.

3.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Create RAID Volume
4.
Exit
Delete RAID Volume
[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes :
ID
Name	
0
Volume0
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXX

[ ↑↓] - Select

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Level	
RAID1(Mirror)

Serial #
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[ESC] - Exit	

Strip
N/A

Size Status
XXX.XGB Normal	

Bootable
Yes

Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
XXX.XGB Member Disk(0)
XXX.XGB Member Disk(0)

[ENTER] - Select Menu

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■ Delete 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 in the Intel
RSTe Option ROM, your system will become un-bootable.
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.XGB

Status	
Normal

Bootable
Yes

Appendix B

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
HELP “Volume0”?
]
Are you sure you want to[ delete
(Y / N) :

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING : ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

[ ↑↓] - Select	

[ESC] - Previous Menu

[DEL] - Delete Volume

Press  key to accept the volume deletion.

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■ 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

]

3.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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.

RAID VolumesWARNING
:
: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
None defined.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
PortDevices
Drive : Model	
Serial #		
Physical
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
	
Port Device
Model
Serial
# XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
	
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Size Status
XXX.XGB
Member Disk
Size Type/Status
(Vol ID)
XXX.XGB
MemberDisk
Disk
XXX.XGB
Non-RAID
XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.
[ ↑↓] - Previous/ Next
[ ↑↓] - Select

[SPACE] - Selects
[ESC] - Exit	

[ENTER] - Selection Complete
[ENTER] - Select Menu

Use the  key to select the disks and press  key. A confirmation sentence will appear below, and then press  key to accept the selection.

Important
• You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you
perform this operation.
• Possible reasons to “Reset Disks to Non-RAID” could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.

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Installing Driver
■ OS Support
Intel RSTe driver supports following OS:
• Windows XP 64 bit only.
• Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.
• Windows Server 2008 SP2 32 bit and 64 bit.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit only
• Windows Server 2003.
■ New Windows Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.
1. When you start installing Windows XP, you may encounter a message stating,
“Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed
in your system”. If this is the case, then you are already in the right place and are
ready to supply the driver. If this is not the case, then press F6 when prompted at
the beginning of Windows setup.
3. You should be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the Intel® RAID driver
into the A: drive. 							
Note: 	For Windows XP, you can use the USB floppy drive only.			
	
For Windows 7 you can use CD/ DVD/ USB drive.

Important
Please follow the instruction below to make an “Intel® RAID Driver” for yourself.
• Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
• Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen.
• Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\RSTe to a formatted floppy diskette.
• The driver diskette for Intel® RAID Controller is done.
During the Op4. For Windows 7:						
erating system installation, after selecting the location to install Vista / Windows 7
click on “Load Driver” button to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.
5. When prompted, insert the floppy disk or media (CD/DVD or USB) you created in
step 3 and press Enter.
6. You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters.
7. Select the appropriate Intel RAID controller and press ENTER.
8. The next screen should confirm that you have selected the Intel® RAID controller.
Press ENTER again to continue.
9. You have successfully installed the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
driver, and Windows setup should continue.
10. Leave the disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself. Windows setup will
need to copy the files from the floppy again after the RAID volume is formatted, and
Windows setup starts copying files.
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Appendix B

2. Press the “S” key to select “Specify Additional Device”.

Intel RAID

■ Existing Windows Driver Installation
1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive.
2. The setup screen will automatically appear.
3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel RAID Drivers.
4. The drivers will be automatically installed.
■ Confirming Windows Driver Installation
1. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System
icon.
2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the “+” in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver
Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller should appear.

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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. Reboot the system to Windows; the rebuild will occur automatically.
Failed Hard Drive Member
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity.
3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press  and  keys simultaneously during the Power-On Self Test (POST).

Level
RAID 1(Mirror)

Physical Disks:
Port Device Model	
1
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	
2
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	

Strip
N/A

Size
XXX.XGB

Serial #		
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	
XXXXXXXXXXXXX	

Status
Degraded

Size	
XXX.XGB	
XXX.XGB	

Appendix B

RAID Volumes
ID
Name
0
Volume0

Bootable
Yes

Type/Status(Vol ID)
Member Disk (0)
Member Disk (0)

Press  to enter Configuration Utility..

4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press ENTER.
[ MAIN MENU
1.
2.

]

3.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Create RAID Volume
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
4.
Recovery Volume Options
Delete RAID Volume
“Degraded” volume and disk available
for rebuilding detected. Selecting
5.
Exit
a disk initiates a rebuild.
Rebuild
completes
in
the
operating
system.
[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION
]

RAID Volumes :
Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
None defined.
Port Drive Model	
Serial #		
Size
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX 	
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX.XGB
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model
Serial #
Size Type/Status (Vol ID)
1
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk
[ ↑↓] - Previous/ Next [ENTER] - Select [ESC] - Exit
2
XXXX-XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX.XGB Non-RAID Disk

[ ↑↓] - Select

[ESC] - Exit

[ENTER] - Select Menu

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5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.
6. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise application. The control panel will
display the current status of rebuilding process.

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Appendix C

Install Windows XP
Notes
This chapter describes how to install Windows XP with
IDE mode.

Install Windows XP Notes

Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode
You will fail and encounter a blue screen while installing Windows XP, because it is
not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AHCI mode. If you still
prefer to install Windows XP as the operating system, please change the BIOS item as
below.
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to access BIOS.
2. Go to SETTINGS → Integrated Peripherals → SATA Mode.

3. Set this item to IDE mode.
4. Go to SETTINGS → Save & Exit → Save changes and reboot.
5. Install the Windows XP operating system.

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