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Preparing Tools and Components

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LGA 2066 CPU
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DDR4 Memory
Thermal Paste
Phillips Screwdriver
Creator X299
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CPU Fan
Power Supply Unit
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Graphics Card
SATA DVD Drive
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI Creator X299 motherboard. This Quick Start ® section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information ∙ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

  • Page 3: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4 Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 1 DIMM Intel® Core™ X-series 2 DIMMs 10000/ 9000/ 78xx (above) 4 DIMMs processors 8 DIMMs Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...

  • Page 6: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard BAT1 Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 PCIE_PWR1 CPU_PWR3 Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components................1 Safety Information ....................2 Installing a Processor .................... 3 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..............5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Connecting the Power Connectors ................ 7 Installing SATA Drives ....................
  • Page 13 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper ..............44 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors... 45 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............46 T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector ..............46 V-Check Points ..................... 46 JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............47 JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector ..............
  • Page 14 Advanced Mode ....................67 SETTINGS ......................68 Advanced ....................... 68 Boot ........................73 Security ......................... 74 Save & Exit ......................75 OC .......................... 77 M-FLASH ......................85 OC PROFILE ......................86 HARDWARE MONITOR..................87 Nahimic 3 ......................88 Installation and Update ..................88 Audio Tab ......................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ∙ Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory ∙ Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙ 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots ▪ Support x8/ x8/ x16/ x8 and x16/ x0/ x16/ x8 modes with the 48-lane CPU.
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page Intel® X299 Chipset ∙ 8x SATA 6Gb/s ports ∙ 1x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)* ▪ Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices ▪ Intel® Rapid Start Technology ▪...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙ 3x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙ 1x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (Provides additional power for PCIe x16 slots) ∙ 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙ 1x U.2 port ∙...
  • Page 18 ∙ Drivers ∙ CREATOR CENTER ∙ Nahimic Audio ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING Software ∙ MSI App Player (BlueStacks) ∙ Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙ Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution Continued on next page Specifications...
  • Page 19 ∙ Creator Hotkey ∙ Mystic Light ∙ Hardware Monitor Creator Center ∙ True Color Features ∙ Live update Please refer to http://download.msi. ∙ Speed Up com/manual/mb/CREATORCENTER. pdf for more details. ∙ Smart Tool ∙ Super Charger ∙ Audio ▪ Audio Boost 4 ▪...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous page ∙ Protection ▪ DDR4 Steel Armor ▪ M.2 Shield Frozr ▪ PCI-E Steel Armor ▪ Pre-installed IO shielding ∙ Performance ▪ Multi GPU-SLI Technology ▪ Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ▪ DDR4 Boost ▪ Core Boost ▪ OC Engine (Clock gen) ▪...

  • Page 21: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    HD120 RGB Fan SP120 RGB Fan LL120 RGB Fan Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard Creator X299 User manual Documentation Quick installation guide Application USB drive with drivers & utilities SATA 6Gb/s cable...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 4 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch Switch 1x M.2 PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 Wi-Fi / 1x M.2 Bluetooth Aquantia AQC107 (10-Gb LAN) 1x M.2 Intel I219V 8x SATA 6Gb/s 1x U.2 ASMEDIA ASM3242 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 X299 PCH PCIE Bus ASMEDIA...

  • Page 23: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna 1Gbps LAN Audio Ports connectors 10 Gbps PS/2 Combo port Clear CMOS button Flash BIOS Button USB 3.2 Optical S/PDIF-Out Gen 2x2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Type-A Type-C Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Flash BIOS Port ∙...

  • Page 24: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 25 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 26: Installing Antennas

    Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 3. Place the antenna as high as possible. Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 27: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components CPU Socket DIMMA2 DIMMD1 CPU_PWR3 DIMMA1 DIMMD2 DIMMB2 DIMMC1 DIMMB1 DIMMC2 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN4 JCORSAIR1 JRAINBOW1 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN1 VRAID1 JUSB5 PCI_E1 JUSB4 M2_1 PCI_E2 SATA▼1▲2 M2_2 SATA▼3▲4 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E3 M2_3 BAT1 SATA▼7▲8 JOC_FS1 JOC_RT1 U2_1 PCI_E4 JRAINBOW2 JUSB3...
  • Page 28 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_ Fan Connectors FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2 CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA2066 Socket DIMMA1~D2 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2...

  • Page 29: Cpu Socket

    Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal ∙ with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.

  • Page 30: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots B1B2A1A2 C2C1D2D1 Memory module installation recommendation 1 DIMM BAT1 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs Intel® Core™ X-series 4 DIMMs 10000/ 9000/ 78xx (above) 5 DIMMs processors 6 DIMMs 7 DIMMs 8 DIMMs DIMMB1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMC2 DIMMC2...
  • Page 31 It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ∙ The stability and compatibility of installed memory modules depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 32: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) BAT1 PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCIe, M2_2 and M2_3 slots bandwidth table for 48-lane CPU Graphics Card 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way*...
  • Page 33 The PCI_E4 slot and M2_3 slot are unavailable with 28-lane CPU. ∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.

  • Page 34: Vraid1: Virtual Raid On Cpu Connector

    4. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your graphics card package. 5. Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu, click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and select Maximize 3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.

  • Page 35: U2_1: U.2 Connector

    U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage device. ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install U.2 SSD. http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw Installing U.2 SSD 1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 36: M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚠ Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ ® Intel Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1 slot. ∙ ® M2_2 & M2_3 slots only support PCIe 3.0 interface. ∙ M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 Installing M.2 module 1.
  • Page 37 3. For 2242/ 2260 M.2 SSD, please move and fasten the M.2 standoff to the appropriate position to your M.2 SSD. For 2280 M.2 SSD, please skip this step. For 22110 M.2 SSD, please remove the M.2 standoff. 4. Insert your M.2 SSDs into the M.2 slots at a 30-degree angle. 5.
  • Page 38 Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO card To install the M.2 XPANDER-AERO card, please follows the steps below. 1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four screws on the back of the M.2 XPANDER- AERO card. 2. Loosen M.2 screw from M.2 standoff. 3. Loosen M.2 standoff. 4.
  • Page 39 9. Insert the M.2 XPANDER-AERO card into the PCI_E1 or PCI_E3 slot. 10. Use the screw to secure the M.2 XPANDER-AERO card. PCI_E1/ PCI_E3 11. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 to the power supply. 12. Connect the case’s HDD LED cable to the JCASE connector. 13.

  • Page 40: Sata1~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA8 SATA7 ⚠ Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during ∙...

  • Page 41: Cpu_Pwr1~3, Atx_Pwr1, Pcie_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~3 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V...

  • Page 42: Oc1: Oc Genie 4 Knob

    ∙ dual fan radiator for better cooling and performance. ∙ You can also control the OC GENIE 4 function in BIOS Setup or with MSI CREATOR CENTER software. In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activate ∙...
  • Page 43 OC GENIE 4 Knob overclocking stage table CPU Max Frequency Stage i7-7800X i7-7820X i9-7900X i9-7920X i9-7940X i9-7960X 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.3 GHz 2.9 GHz 3.1 GHz 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz...

  • Page 44: Oc_Rt1: Oc Retry Jumper

    OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper When you close this jumper, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper When you close this jumper, the system will be forced access to the BIOS and skip OC failure messages .

  • Page 45: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~4, Exs_Fan1~2: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. This motherboard can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 46: W_Flow1: Water Flow Meter Connector

    W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector This connector allows you to connect a water flow meter to monitor the flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Ground WFLOW IN WFLOW PWR T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector This connector allows you to connect the theral sensor cable and use it to monitor the temperature of the detection point.

  • Page 47: Jusb5: Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

    JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB5 USB Type-C port...

  • Page 48: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Ground Ground No Pin ⚠ Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible ∙...

  • Page 49: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector

    JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default)

  • Page 50: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS...

  • Page 51: Bios_Sw1: Multi-Bios Switch

    When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file to the root of the USB flash drive.

  • Page 52: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 53: Jrainbow1~2: Addressable Rgb Led Connectors

    (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 54: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software. Data Ground...

  • Page 55: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 56: Multi-Bios Leds

    Multi-BIOS LEDs Multi-BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS ROM is in operation. Red : BIOS A White : BIOS B Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details. Debug Code LED Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal...

  • Page 57: Debug Code Led Table

    Debug Code LED Table SEC Progress Codes Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard) AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization SEC Error Codes...
  • Page 58 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch...
  • Page 59 USB Detect USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Setup Input Wait Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event...

  • Page 60: Acpi States Codes

    S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Error Codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...

  • Page 61: Installing Os, Drivers & Utilities

    Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows ® 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. ® 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. ⚠ Important ∙ BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only.

  • Page 63: Resetting Bios

    Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
  • Page 64 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive (FAT32 format). 3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU and memory.)

  • Page 65: Ez Mode

    EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key. Screenshot XMP switch Setup Mode switch...
  • Page 66 ∙ System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right.

  • Page 67: Advanced Mode

    Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search XMP switch Language System information Boot device OC GENIE 4 priority bar switch BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection...

  • Page 68: Settings

    SETTINGS System Status ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month> The month from Jan. through Dec. <date>...
  • Page 69 ▶ PEGX - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
  • Page 70 ▶ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
  • Page 71 For the UEFI driver add-on devices and UEFI mode OS. ▶ MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot.
  • Page 72 ▶ Fast Boot [Enabled] Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 10. This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time. [Disabled] Disables the Fast Boot configuration.

  • Page 73: Boot

    ▶ Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected.

  • Page 74: Security

    ▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages. ▶ GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup.

  • Page 75: Save & Exit

    ▶ User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed. ▶...
  • Page 76 ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes Save current changes. ▶ Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. ▶ Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values. ▶ Boot Override The installed bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.
  • Page 77 ⚠ Important ∙ Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙ Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC GENIE 4 function for ∙...
  • Page 78 ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Core 0~X XX of XX [Auto]* Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. ▶...
  • Page 79 ▶ CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock after rebooting. [Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately. ▶...
  • Page 80 ▶ SATA Clock Amplitude [Auto] Sets the value for SATA clock Amplitude. ▶ BCLK Slew Rate [Auto] Sets the value for BCLK Slew Rate for overclocking. The value might vary depending on the actual overclocking scenario. ▶ BCLK ORT Duration [Auto] Sets the value for BCLK ORT duration for overclocking.
  • Page 81 ▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto]* Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training for memory. So the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time.
  • Page 82 ▶ DIMMx Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only. ▶ CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Hyper-Threading [Enabled] Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously.
  • Page 83 ▶ Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher). [Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. ▶...
  • Page 84 ▶ CPU Current Limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. ▶ Internal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto] Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for CPU internal VR (Voltage Regulator).

  • Page 85: M-Flash

    M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.

  • Page 86: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. ▶...

  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons Information display ▶ Temperature The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. And you can set the duty cycle for each fan. ▶ Speed Shows all fans' speeds. ▶...

  • Page 88: Nahimic 3

    Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’s official website. Audio Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’s audio effects, audio profiles and...

  • Page 89: Microphone Tab

    ▪ Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. ▪ Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 ▪ Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 ∙...

  • Page 90: Sound Tracker Tab

    Sound Tracker Tab The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are.

  • Page 91: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.

  • Page 92: Creating Raid Volume

    6. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 7. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub- menu. Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2.

  • Page 93: Removing A Raid Volume

    Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. ⚠ Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 94: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. 4.

  • Page 95: Rebuilding Raid Array

    Rebuilding RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re- establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.

  • Page 96: Installing Raid Driver

    Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in BIOS. 2. Insert the MSI USB Dirve into the USB port. 3. Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer.

  • Page 97: Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫ Reboot to operating system. ▫ Insert the MSI USB Drive into the USB port. ▫ Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI USB Drive.
  • Page 98 5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. ▫ Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. ▫ Click Intel Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ® ▫ Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. ⚠ WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below.

  • Page 99: Removing The Intel® Optane™ Memory

    Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel® Optane™...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ∙ Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in the symptoms as mentioned below.

  • Page 101: Battery Information

    European Harmonized Standards. disposing of their end-of-life products. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. for further recycling information. B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for...
  • Page 102 MSI la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted will comply with the product take back requirements...
  • Page 103 Products designed to be operated del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, comply with applicable EU requirements in typical ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del...
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