Contents Quick Start........................3 Case stand-off notification ..................5 Avoid collision notification ..................5 Specifications ......................16 Special Features ......................21 Package Contents ...................... 22 Back Panel Connectors ..................... 23 2.5 Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table ..............25 10 Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table ..............25 Audio Jacks Connection ..................
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LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ................... 61 Debug Code LED ....................62 Boot Phases ......................62 Debug Code LED Table ..................62 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ................67 MSI Center ......................67 UEFI BIOS ........................68 BIOS Setup ......................69 Resetting BIOS ......................
Quick Start Thank you for purchasing a new motherboard from MSI®. 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.
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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.
Case stand-off notification To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to serve as a warning to user.
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Installing a Processor ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/cltgIYiGtWY...
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⚠ Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
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Connecting the Front Panel Header ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch JFP1 HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED + POWER LED - POWER LED POWER LED +...
Specifications ∙ Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processor* ∙ Processor socket AM5 * Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. Chipset AMD X670 Chipset 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB* ∙...
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Continued from previous column ∙ 4x M.2 slots (Key M) • M2_1 slot (From CPU) • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 SSD Slots • Supports 2280 storage devices • M2_2, M2_3 and M2_4 slots (From X670 chipset) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 •...
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Continued from previous column ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector* (From X670 chipset) • Supports USB PD 60W fast charging** ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C front panel connector (From X670 chipset) ∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (From X670 chipset) Internal USB Connectors •...
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Continued from previous column ∙ 1x Smart button ∙ 1x Clear CMOS button ∙ 1x Flash BIOS button ∙ 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port ∙ 1x 10G LAN (RJ45) port ∙ 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From CPU) Back Panel ∙...
• Super Charger • Pre-installed I/O Shield • Devices Speed Up • Metal Backplate • Smart Image Finder • Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr • MSI Companion • EZ M.2 Clips • System Diagnosis • M-Vision Dashboard Thermal Features • EZ DEBUG LED •...
There is an ISO file in the supplied USB drive. Please do not delete it accidentally. ∙ For more information on installing drivers, please refer to Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center chapter. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. ∙...
Back Panel Connectors Item Description Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port* (From ASM3241) * This USB Type-C port and PCI_E3 share the same bandwidth. When installing devices in PCI_E3, the USB Type-C port would be disabled.
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Item Description Smart button - We provide 4 functions for the smart button to achieve. Please refer to the BIOS manual for details about selecting the smart button function. ∙ Reset (default) - press the smart button to reset the system. ∙...
2.5 Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table Speed LED Link/ Activity LED Status Speed Status Description 10 Mbps No link Green 100 Mbps/ 1 Gbps Yellow Linked Orange 2.5 Gbps Blinking Data activity 10 Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table Speed LED Link/ Activity LED Status...
Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the Wi-Fi antenna connectors as shown. 3. Place the antenna as high as possible.
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.
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. ∙ Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
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⚠ Important ∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. ∙ For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
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.
M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD with Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. M2_1 ⚽ M2_2 M2_3 M2_4 ∙ https://youtu.be/J88vcXeLido ⚠ Important To make sure LEDs work properly, please keep JPIPE_LED connectors connected ∙...
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2. Slightly lift up the end part of Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink and move it forward to uninstall the heatsink. 3. Remove the protective films from the M.2 thermal pads on the M.2 plate. 4. If you install 2260 SSD, remove the screw from the M.2 plate and then install supplied EZ M.2 Clip kit on the M.2 plate.
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2260 SSD 5. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 6. Rotate the EZ M.2 Clip to fix the M.2 SSD. 30º 30º 30º 30º 2260 SSD 2280 SSD 7. Remove the protective films from the thermal pads under Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink.
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Installing M.2 module into M2_2~4 slots 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. 2. Lift the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink up and remove it. 3. Remove the protective films from the M.2 thermal pads on the M.2 plate.
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4. If you install 2260 SSD, remove the screw from the M.2 plate and then install supplied EZ M.2 Clip kit on the M.2 plate. Skip this step if you install 2280 SSD. 2260 SSD 5. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 6.
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7. Remove the protective films from the thermal pads under the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. 8. Put the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink back in place and secure it.
Installing M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card Before installing the M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card, you need to install M.2 SSDs to the M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card. And then install the M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card to the motherboard, please follows the steps below for details. 1.
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5. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad of the heatsink. 6. Put the heatsink back in place and secure it. 7. Insert the M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card into the PCI_E2 slot. 8. Use a screw to secure the card to the back side of the case.
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9. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 to the power supply. 10. Connect the HDD LED cable supplied with your case to the JCASE connector. 11. Use the HDD LED cable supplied with M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card to connect the JMB connector and JFP1’s HDD pins (pin 1 & pin3). 12.
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M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 5 Dual card LED Control You can turn on/ off the LEDs by the switches. FAN LED switch M.2 LED switch FAN LED M.2 access LED M.2 temperature LED FAN LED switch This switch is used to turn on/ off the FAN LED. FAN LED •...
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. Signal Name Signal Name MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors The JFP1 connector controls the power on, power reset, and the LEDs on your PC case/chassis.
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PD_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~2 Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Ground +12V +12V +12V +12V ATX_PWR1 Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground CPU_PWR1~2 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V...
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Front Panel Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connectors on the front panel. The connectors possess a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB1 USB Type-C port on...
Ground Ground No Pin ⚠ Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible ∙ damage. ∙ In order to recharge your iPad, iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI Center utility.
T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors These connectors allow you to connect the thermistor cable and use it to monitor the temperature of the detection point. Thermistor cable Sense JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector This connector is used to connect an optional Tuning Controller module. Signal Name Signal Name No Pin...
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. Signal Name Signal Name Ground WFLOW PWR WFLOW IN JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper This jumper allows liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extremely low temperature.
JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumper This jumper is used for Safe Boot. When this jumper is enabled, the system will boot with default settings and lower PCIe (from CPU) mode. Normal Enabled (default) Apply the BIOS default settings and lower PCIe Boot with the saved (from CPU) mode for BIOS settings.
Important Do not use the Multi-BIOS switch when system is booting up. ∙ You can also use the MSI Center or Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS. Please refer to ∙ BIOS section for details. POWER1 & RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power/ Reset button allows you to power on/ reset the computer.
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1~2, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.
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/ (default)
(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. ∙...
JARGB_V2_1~3: A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED Connectors The JARGB_V2 connectors allow you to connect the ARGB Gen2 and the ARGB-based LED strips. The JARGB_V2 connector supports up to 240 individually addressable RGB LEDs with maximum power rating of 3A (5V). Signal Name Signal Name Data...
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It is recommended that you install LED strips with the same specification to achieve the best effects. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the addressable RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙...
M-Vision Dashboard (Default) Features on M-Vision Dashboard ∙ 4.5 inch IPS LCD panel (resistive single touch) ∙ Full color display (480x 800) ∙ Touch control ∙ USB Type-C connection ∙ Speaker function ∙ Landscape/ portrait orientation ∙ Customizable with MSI Center...
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USB port (M-Vision Dashboard port) on the back panel. 2. Switch the M-Vision switch (M_SW1) to the M-Vision mode. 2.5 Gbps LAN M-Vision cable M-Vision Dashboard port ⚠ Important For more information on M-Vision Dashboard, please refer to https://download.msi. com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/M-VISIONDASHBOARD.pdf for more details.
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.
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. Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal LED display Hexadecimal LED display Boot Phases Security (SEC) – initial low-level initialization Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) –...
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PEI Progress Codes PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 16 - 18 Pre-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific) Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) Memory initialization.
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System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization 73 - 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization...
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Start of Setup Setup Input Wait Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8 - BF...
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S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery Progress Codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded...
MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.
UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset capabilities.
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice. BIOS User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to https://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/AMDAM5BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access. ⚠ Important...
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.
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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 the USB storage device. 3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU and memory.)
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∙ This device may not cause harmful interference. ∙ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626)913-0828 www.msi.com...
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∙ ErP Directive 2009/125/EC Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI-Europe: Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. Products with Radio Functionality (EMF) This product incorporates a radio transmitting and receiving device. For computers in normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with EU requirements.
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20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with the Australian and New Zealand Standards. クラスB情報技術装置 この装置は 、 クラスB情報技術装置です 。 この装置は 、 家庭環境で使用することを目的とし ていますが 、 この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると 、 受信障害を 引き起こすことがあります 。 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい 。 VCCI-B KC인증서 상호: (주)엠에스아이코리아 제품명: 메인보드 모델명: 10-7D68 제조년월: 2022년 R-R-MSI-10-7D68 제조자 및 제조국가: MSI/중국...
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∙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. ∙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. ∙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
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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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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.
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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.
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Việt Nam RoHS Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện, điện tử”...
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Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ∙ Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com ∙ Register your product at: http://register.msi.com Revision History ∙...
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