Z97 XPOWER AC - Motherboard MSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motherboard
Brand	MSI
Model	Z97 XPOWER AC
Socket	LGA1150
Chipset	Intel Z97 Express
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions	305 mm x 244 mm
Weight	Approximately 1.5 kg
Required Power	ATX 24-pin connector + 1x 8-pin EPS12V
Number of Memory Slots	4 x DDR3 DIMM
Memory Type	DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200 MHz (OC)
Maximum Memory Capacity	32 GB
PCI Express Slots	3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16/x8/x8), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
SATA Storage	8 x SATA 6 Gb/s (including 2 x SATA Express)
USB 3.0	4 ports at the back, 2 headers for 4 additional ports
USB 2.0	2 ports at the back, 4 headers for 8 additional ports
Audio	Realtek ALC1150, 8-channel HD Audio
Network	Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN
WiFi	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
Overclocking Features	OC Panel, Direct OC, Power/Reset/OC Genie buttons
Maintenance and Cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.
Security	ESD Protection, dual memory protection
Spare Parts and Repairability	Available through MSI after-sales service. Repair possible by a qualified technician.
Warranty	3-year manufacturer warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Z97 XPOWER AC MSI

Which processors are compatible with the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC motherboard?

The MSI Z97 XPOWER AC motherboard is compatible with Intel Core 4th and 5th generation processors (Haswell and Haswell Refresh) on socket LGA1150, including i3, i5, i7 models and Pentium/Celeron G-series.

What RAM can I use?

It supports DDR3 memory up to 32 GB with frequencies from 1066 MHz to 3200 MHz overclocked. It is recommended to use certified compatible kits for optimal performance.

How do I update the BIOS of the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC?

You can update the BIOS via the M-Flash utility built into the BIOS or using the Live Update tool under Windows. Download the BIOS file from the MSI website, place it on a FAT32 USB drive, then run M-Flash in the BIOS.

The motherboard does not boot, what should I do?

First check the power connections, proper seating of RAM modules and CPU. Use the Power button directly on the board. If the problem persists, perform a Clear CMOS by shorting the JBAT1 jumper or removing the battery for a few minutes.

How many PCI Express slots does the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC have?

It offers 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operating in x16/x8/x8 modes, and 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot. This allows support for 2- or 3-way SLI/CrossFireX.

Does the motherboard support an M.2 SSD?

Yes, it includes an M.2 (NGFF) slot that supports 2260/2280 form factor SSDs with PCIe 2.0 x2 interface (limited bandwidth). For higher performance, use a SATA III SSD on a SATA Express port.

What overclocking features are available?

The board offers OC Panel for real-time adjustment, Direct OC via +/- buttons, and OC Genie for automatic overclocking. Voltages and frequencies are adjustable in the BIOS.

Are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integrated?

Yes, the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC includes an Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 wireless card supporting Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0. The antenna is included with the board.

What are the exact dimensions of the motherboard?

It follows the standard ATX form factor with dimensions of 305 mm x 244 mm. Make sure your case can accommodate this size.

What is the length of the manufacturer's warranty?

The manufacturer's warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase. For EU countries, the minimum legal warranty is 2 years but MSI offers an additional year.

USER MANUAL Z97 XPOWER AC MSI

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Revision History

Revision	Revision History Date	Date
V1.0 First release	2014/05

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Technical Support

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Safety Instructions

■ 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:

○ The power cord or plug is damaged.

○ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

○ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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

○ The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

○ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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

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.

○ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

○ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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.

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

SEE THE INSTALLATION NOTICE BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK.

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.

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.

European Community Compliance Statement

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.

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance

The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Taiwan Wireless Statements

Wireless Equipment Warning Statement

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

Class B Information Technology Equipment

Korea Warning Statements

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.

Recycle waste batteries

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

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...

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.

DEUTSCH

Connectors Quick Guide....En-5

Back Panel Quick Guide....En-7

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ......En-9

Memory En-13

Mounting Screw Holes En-14

Power Supply......En-15

Expansion Slots En-16

Video/Graphics Cards ......En-17

Internal Connectors....En-18

Voltage Checkpoints En-25

Buttons....En-26

Jumper En-30

Switch....En-31

LED Status Indicators ......En-34

Drivers and Utilities ......En-36

BIOS Setup....En-37

Deutsch De-1

Thank you for choosing the Z97 XPOWER AC Series (MS-7914 v1.X) E-ATX motherboard. The Z97 XPOWER AC Series motherboards are based on Intel® Z97 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® LGA1150 processor, the Z97 XPOWER AC Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support	■ Supports 5th and 4th Generation Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® Processors for the Socket LGA1150
Chipset ■ Intel ®Z97 Express Chipset
Memory Support	■ 4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB■ Supports DDR3 3200(OC)/ 3100(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2200(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz■ Dual channel memory architecture■ Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory■ Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots	■ 5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*- The operating mode will be x0/x16/x0/x0/x0, x16/x0/x0/x16/x0, x16/x0/x0/x8/x8 or x8/x0/x8/x8/x8.*- Support for installing up to 4 PCIe x16 expansion cards.■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots* For a single expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
Onboard Graphics	■ 1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz■ 1x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU Support	■ Supports 4-Way AMDCrossFireTM Technology*■ Supports 4-Way NVIDIA®ASLITM Technology* Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1
Storage ■ Intel Z97 Express Chipset- 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6)- 1x M.2 port*- M.2 port supports M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module- M.2 port supports M.2 PCIe module up to 10Gb/s speed**- M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module- Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10***- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology****■ ASMedia ASM1061 Chipset- 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA7~10)* The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port.** Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.*** M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.**** Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1
USB ■ Intel Z97 Express Chipset- 4x USB 3.0 ports available through the internal USB connectors- 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors*)■ ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset- 6x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel■ ASMedia ASM1042 Chipset- 2x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel* Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger.
Audio ■ Realtek® ALC1150 Codec- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio-Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ■ 1x Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN controller
Wireless LAN	■ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 chip.- Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.- Supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
Bluetooth	■ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 chip.- Supports Bluetooth v4.0 (includes BLE* and Bluetooth 3.0+HS)*BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy
Back Panel Connectors	■ 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port■ 2x USB 2.0 ports■ 1x Clear CMOS button■ 8x USB 3.0 ports■ 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector■ 1x HDMI port■ 1x DisplayPort■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port■ 6x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors	■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector■ 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector■ 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector■ 1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector*■ 10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)■ 2x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)■ 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors■ 5x 4-pin system fan connectors■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper■ 1x Front panel audio connector■ 2x System panel connectors■ 1x TPM module connector■ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector■ 9x V-Check connectors■ 1x GO2BIOS button■ 1x Power button■ 1x Reset button■ 2x Base Clock control buttons■ 2x CPU Ratio control buttons■ 1x OC Genie button■ 1x Discharge button■ 1x Multi-BIOS switch■ 1x OC Genie mode switch■ 1x Slow mode switch■ 1x Base Clock step swtich■ 1x PCIe CeaseFire switch■ 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED■ 1x Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module connector*Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
I/O Controller	■ NUVOTON NCT6792 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor	■ CPU/System temperature detection■ CPU/System fan speed detection■ CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS Features	■ 2x 64 Mb flash■ UEFI AMI BIOS■ ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0■ Multi-language
Special Features	■ OC Certified■ Audio Boost■ Military Class 4■ OC Genie 4■ Click BIOS 4■ Intel Wireless Display■ NVIDIA SLI■ AMD CrossFire■ GO2BIOS■ Easy Button■ Direct OC■ V-Check Points■ Clear CMOS Button■ Total Fan Control■ Super Charger■ Smart Utilities■ Wi-Fi■ Bluetooth■ Command Center■ ECO Center
Software ■ Drivers■ MSI- Command Center- Live Update 6- Smart Utilities- Super Charger- Fast Boot- ECO Center■ 7-ZIP■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility■ Norton Internet Security Solution
Form Factor	■ E-ATX Form Factor■ 12 in. x 10.4 in. (30.5 cm x 26.4 cm)

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

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

Connectors Reference Guide

Port Name	Port Type	Page	Page
Back Panel	En-7
BCLK+, BCLK-	Base Clock Control Buttons	En-28
BCLK_STEP1	Base Clock Step Swtich	En-33
CPU	LGA1150 CPU Socket	En-9
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3,OPTFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors En-19
DIMM1~4	Memory Slots	En-13
DISCH1	Discharge Button	En-27
FASTB1	GO2BIOS Button	En-29
FV1	V-Check Connectors	En-25
JAUD1		Front Panel Audio Connector	En-23
JBAT1		Clear CMOS Jumper	En-30
JCI1		Chassis Intrusion Connector	En-22
JFP1, JFP2		System Panel Connectors	En-20
JPWR1~4		ATX Power Connectors	En-15
JTPM1		TPM Module Connector	En-24
JUSB1~2		USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors	En-21
JUSB3		USB 3.0 Expansion Connector	En-22
M2_1		M.2 Port	En-23
BIOS_SW1	Multi-BIOS Switch	En-31
OC_SW1		OC Genie Mode Switch	En-32
OC1		OC Genie Button	En-26
PCI_E1~7		PCIe Expansion Slots	En-16
PEGSW1		PCIe CeaseFire Switch	En-33
POWER1	Power Button	En-27
RATIO+, RATIO-		CPU Ratio Control Buttons	En-28
RESET1		Reset Button	En-27
SATA1~10		SATA Connectors	En-18
SLOW_1		Slow Mode Booting Switch	En-32

▶ PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port

A combination of PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard.

▶ Clear CMOS Button

There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data. 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.

▶ 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.

▶ LAN Port

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

LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED	LED LED Status Description	Description
	Link/ Activity LED	Off No link
		Yellow Linked
		Blinking Data activity
	Speed LED	Off 10 Mbps connection
		Green 100 Mbps connection
		Orange 1 Gbps connection

▶ 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.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

Important

This platform supports dual-display function.

	HDMI+DisplayPort
Extend mode(Extend the desktop to the second monitor)	○
Clone mode(Monitors have the same screen)	○

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.

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Important

Overheating

Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. 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 motherboard 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 recommended. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.

CPU & Heatsink Installation

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

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink.

http://youtu.be/bf5La099url

1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position.
2. The load plate will automatically lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open position.

Important

Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU.

1. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket.
2. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the load lever.

1. When you press down the load lever, the PnP cap will automatically pop up from the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap. Always replace the PnP cap if the CPU is removed from the socket.
2. 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.

1. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
2. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan's cable facing towards the fan connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard.

1. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on the motherboard. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each fastener locks into position, a click should be heard.
2. Inspect the motherboard to ensure that the fastener-ends have been properly locked in place.
3. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Important

• Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.
• Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.
• If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/cooler, please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/cooler package for more details about installation.

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKICQ

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.

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.
• To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density in Dual-Channel mode.
• Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory (not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.

Mounting Screw Holes

When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the motherboard package. 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 motherboard and secure the motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the motherboard are shown below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer case.

Important

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

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83l4

JPWR1\~4: ATX Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the motherboard's power connector.

Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

Expansion Slots

This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards.

PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

PCIe x16 Slots Bandwidth Table

The table below shows the correlation between the PCIe slots bandwidth and multiple graphics cards.

Slot	Bandwidth
	Single 2-Way 3-Way4-Way*		3-Way	4-Way*
PCI_E1 x16 x16 x8 —
PCI_E2 x16		—	—	—
PCI_E3 x8	—	—	—
PCI_E5 x16 x8 x8 —
PCI_E7 x8 x8	—	—

* Supports up to 4 PCIe x16 expansion cards installation.

Important

• For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
• When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

Video/ Graphics Cards

If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU's integrate graphics processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard's expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system's graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot with butterfly lock.

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Single Video Card Installation

1. Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the expansion slot(s) on the motherboard. 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_E2 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.

SATA1~10: SATA Connectors

This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray).

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install SATA HDD. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel® Z97)

SATA7~10 (6Gb/s, by ASMedia® ASM1061)

Important

• The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port.
• 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 motherboard for space saving purposes.

CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3, OPTFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.

Important

• Please refer to your processor's official website or consult your vendor to find recommended CPU heatsink.
• The CPUFAN1/2 and SYSFAN1/2/3 support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command Center 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 motherboard 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.

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install front panel connectors. http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Important

• 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 optional M-Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.
• The majority of the computer case's front panel connectors will primarily be plugged into JFP1.

JUSB1\~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors

This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.

The JUSB1 (red mark) connector supports MSI's new Super-Charger technology which provides quicker USB charging of your smartphone or other USB-powered devices. To enable this feature, please install the MSI Super-Charger application on your computer. When the Super-Charger application is turned on, the JUSB1 connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your connected device. Please note that when the Super-Charger application is turned on, data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB1 connector will not function. To enable the JUSB1 connector to function as a normal USB 2.0 connector, please turn off the Super-Charger application. When the computer is in stand-by or hibernation mode (S3/ S4/ S5) Super-Charger mode will automatically be enabled.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to charge the smartphone with Super-Charger.

http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw

Important

• Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
• Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging.
• Super-Charger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models. Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has Super-Charger technology.
• For iPad, JUSB1 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state. • We recommend that you do not disconnect the device when you charge it in S1 state.

JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector

The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

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.

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.

M2_1: M.2 Port

The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module. You can set the M.2 port to automatically detect or a specific interface with the JM2_1 jumper.

Important

• The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port.
• Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM. • M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

Voltage Checkpoints

These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.

FV1: V-Check Connectors

To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.

Connector Description	Description
GND (pin 7~9) Ground
C_SA (pin 6) The CPU	SA (CPU System Agent) voltage is the voltage supplied to the integrated memory controller inside the CPU.
RING (pin 5) The CPU	Ring is an interface for integrated controllers inside the CPU. The CPU Ring voltage can affect the CPU overclocking performance.
GFX (pin 4) The CPU	GFX voltage is the voltage supplied to the integrated graphics processor located on the CPU.
CORE (pin 3) CPU core	0 voltage. The CPU voltage is the voltage supplied to the CPU core. Higher overclocks may require higher CPU core voltages to maintain stability.
DDR (pin 2) Memory voltage	The DDR memory voltage is the voltage supplied to the DDR memory modules on the motherboard. Lower memory timings may require higher voltages to maintain system stability.
VCCIN (pin1) The CPU	VCCIN voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU.

Buttons

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

OC1: OC Genie Button

This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC Genie, set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot, the processor will be automatically overclocked for optimal performance. To disable OC Genie, set this button to OFF while the system is in power off mode and the configuration parameters will return to their normal values.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to use the OC Genie button. http://youtu.be/nIpRvWkUazg

On Off

Off

Important

• This motherboard provides two ways to enable OC Genie: press the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard, or click the virtual OC Genie button in BIOS. You can specify how OC Genie is to be enabled by using the "OC Genie Function Control" item in BIOS.
• 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.

POWER1: Power Button

This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system.

RESET1: Reset Button

This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.

DISCH1: Discharge Button

This button allows you to discharge the motherboard by using the button instead of removing the battery. You can discharge the motherboard by pressing this button while the system is off.

BCLK+, BCLK-: Base Clock Control Buttons

These buttons are used to increase or decrease the base clock frequency. Pressing the Plus/ Minus button once will increase/ decrease the base clock frequency 1 MHz when the system is in regular operation state.

Plus button: Base clock + 1 MHz

Minus button: Base clock - 1 MHz

RATIO+, RATIO-: CPU Ratio Control Buttons

These buttons are used to increase or decrease the CPU ratio. Pressing the Plus/Minus button once will increase/decrease the CPU ratio when the system is in regular operation state.

Plus button: CPU RATIO + 1

Minus button: CPU RATIO - 1

FASTB1: GO2BIOS Button

If you enable the "MSI Fast Boot" feature in BIOS, the keyboard will be unavailable and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL will not function. Therefore, you can press this button to enter BIOS Setup after reboot.

Jumper

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

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 motherboard.

Switch

BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch

This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. In addition, these two BIOS ROMs do not have the Auto Recovery feature, you need to maintain or update the BIOS version by yourself.

BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command

When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below.

Preparation:

1. Prepare a bootable USB flash drive.
2. Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI official website at www.msi.com, and then decompress the file.
3. Copy the AFUDE238.exe and the BIOS file to the bootable USB flash drive.

BIOS recovery steps:

1. Power off the system.
2. Set the Multi-BIOS switch to the functional BIOS ROM.
3. Insert the bootable USB flash drive you have made to the USB port.
4. Boot the computer into the bootable USB flash drive.
5. Set the Multi-BIOS switch to the failed BIOS ROM.
6. Execute the below command to flash the BIOS: For example: AFUDE238 EXXXXIMS.XXX
7. Restart the computer after the BIOS flashing is complete.

Important

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

OC_SW1: OC Genie Mode Switch

This switch provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC Genie operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedure will be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is the default setting. The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the CPU/ system frequency higher than Gear 1 Mode.

Important

• Gear 1 Mode: For normal users using original fan. - Gear 2 Mode: For overclockers using better heat dissipation fans such as liquid cooling or customized ones.

SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch

This switch is used for LN2 cooling solutions, providing extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing.

Important

Users will attempt extreme low-temperature overclocking at their own risk. Overclocking results will vary depending on the CPU version.

BCLK_STEP1: Base Clock Step Switch

This switch provides two steps (1 MHz and 0.1 MHz) for the operation of Base Clock Control Buttons.

Step B: 1MHz

Step A: 0.1MHz (Default)

PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch

The PCIe CeaseFire switch allows you to conveniently and directly control installed graphics cards without removing the physical cards.

LED Status Table

The following table describes the status of LED indicators.

LED LED Status Description	LED Status	Description
OC Switch Gear 1 Blue	Gear 1 OC Genie mode
OC Switch Gear 2 Red	Gear 2 OC Genie mode
HDD Blinking HDD activity
BIOS B Green BIOS B in operation
BIOS A Blue BIOS A in operation
MSI On Debug

Debug Code LED Table

Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message.

Post Status	Status
02,07 Power on CPU Initialization
03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization
04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization
0B Power on Cache Initialization
11~14,32~36,56~5A Early	CPU Initialization
15~18,37~3A Early North	Bridge Initialization
19~1C,3B~3E Early South	Bridge Initialization
1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55	Early Memory Initialization
63~67,D0 Late CPU Initialization
69~6F,D1 Late North Bridge Initialization
70~77,D2 Late South Bridge Initialization
92~96,B5,D4 PCI bus Initialization
97,98,99,B2,D5~D7	Console Output/Input devices/Console initialization and Load Option ROM (VGA, RAID, parallel ports, serial ports......)
9A~A7,B4	Onboard devices Initialize and Detect (USB/ SATA/ SCSI......)
A8,A9,AB Start of Setup. BIOS setup if needed/ requested.
AD/AE Ready To Boot event/Legacy Boot event
CPU temperature Fully boot

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. The MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide.

You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.

Driver/Utilities Installation

Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer.

1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The installer will automatically appear if autorun is enabled in the OS.
2. The installer will automatically find and list all necessary drivers.
3. Click the Install button.

1. The software installation will then be in progress; after it has finished, it will prompt you to restart.
2. Click the OK button to finish.
3. Restart your computer.

You can also use the same method to install the utilities.

CLICK BIOS is developed by MSI and provides a graphical user interface for setting BIOS parameters using the mouse and the keyboard.

With CLICK BIOS, 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 sharing with friends.

Entering BIOS Setup

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

Press <DEL> to run BIOS setup, or <F11> to run boot menu

If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS, 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 <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the "GO2BIOS" tab on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen or press the physical "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot.

Important

• Please be sure to install the "MSI Fast Boot" utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup.
• 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 BIOS, the following screen is displayed.

▶ BIOS menu selection

The following options are available:

■ SETTINGS - Use this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ■ OC - This menu contains 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. ■ M-FLASH - This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash disk. ■ OC PROFILE - This menu is used to set various overclocking profiles. ■ HARDWARE MONITOR - This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system. ■ BOARD EXPLORER - It provides the information of the installed devices on the motherboard.

▶ Virtual OC Genie Button

Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile.

Important

We recommend that you do not make any modifications in OC menu mode and do not load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.

▶ XMP Button

X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. This button will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P. technology. Enables or disables the X.M.P. by clicking on this button.

▶Menu display

This area provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.

▶Boot device priority bar

You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.

High priority Low priority

▶ System information

Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity and the BIOS version.

Language

Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup.

▶ Temperature monitor

Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard.

My Favorites

Allows you to create your personal BIOS menu where you can save and access your favorite/frequently-used BIOS setting items.

■ Default HomePage - Allows you to select a BIOS menu (e.g. Settings, OC..., etc.) as the BIOS home page. - Favorite1~5 - Allows you to add the frequently-used/favorite BIOS setting items in one page.

Operation

You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.

Hot key Mouse Description		Description
<↑↓→←>	Move the cursor	Select Item
	Click/ Double-click the left button	Select Icon/ Field
	Click the right button	Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous from a submenu
<+> Increase the numeric value or decrease the numeric value or General Help Favorites assistant Enter My Favorites menu CPU Specifications Enter Memory-Z Load optimized defaults Load Overclocking Profile Save Overclocking Profile Save Change and Reset Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive		make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or		make changes
General Help
Favorites assistant
Enter My Favorites menu
CPU Specifications
Enter Memory-Z
Load optimized defaults
Load Overclocking Profile
Save Overclocking Profile
Save Change and Reset
Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

OC Menu

This menu is for advanced users who want to overclock the mainboard.

Important

• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. - If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking.

▶ Simple/Advanced Mode [Advanced]

Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS.

[Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.

[Advanced] Provides the advanced OC settings for experienced users to configure in BIOS setup.

Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Advanced mode.

▶Extreme OC Config [Disabled]*

Helps to adjust BIOS settings that would be unnecessary for extreme overclocking.

Disabling this item can provide original BIOS default settings.

< CPU Setting >

▶▶Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function.

▶Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*

Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually.

[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.

[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading.

▶EIST [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. This item will be available when "Adjust CPU Ratio" is set to [Auto].

[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.

[Disabled] Disables EIST.

Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when the system requests the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Legacy Tweaking [Disabled]*

Enables or disables to improve performance for legacy benchmarking applications like 3DMark 01.

[Enabled] Enables this function for improving 3DMark 01 performance.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button]

Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile.

[By BIOS Options] OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen.

[By Onboard Button] OC Genie function is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie button on the motherboard.

OC Genie Switch [Gear1]

Selects a kind of overclocking profiles for OC Genie Function. This item appears when "OC Genie Function Control" sets to [By BIOS Options].

[Gear1] Enables Gear1 overclocking profile for overclocking. For normal users using original fan.

[Gear2] Enables Gear2 overclocking profile for extreme overclocking. For OCers using better heat dissipation fan such as liquid cooling or customized one.

Important

- We recommend that you do not make any modification in OC menu and do not load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.

- Updating BIOS or clearing CMOS is not allowed in OC Genie mode, and it may cause OC Genie function fail or other effect.

▶Adjust Ring Ratio [Auto]

Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

▶Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

▶Adjust GT Ratio [Auto]

Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

▶Adjusted GT Frequency

Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

< CPU BCLK Setting >

▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]

Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when the installed processor supports this function.

▶Current CPU Base Clock Strap*

Shows the current CPU Base Clock Strap. Read only. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.

▶Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto]*

Sets the CPU Base Clock Strap. You may overclock the CPU Base Clock by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶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 at next boot.

[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.

[During Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot.

▶BCLK Amplitude [Auto]*

The BCLK Amplitude works for strengthen the signal of CPU BCLK and it would slightly effect on CPU extreme overclocking. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶CPU PCIE PLL [Auto]*

Selects a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) mode for CPU PCIe. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[LC PLL] Enables LC PLL for normal usage.

[SB PLL] Enables SB PLL for extreme overclocking.

▶Filter PLL [Auto]*

Enables or disables the filter PLL for CPU. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Provides wide range of base clock for overclocking when base clock strap be set to higher value.

[Disabled] Provides normal range of base clock.

▶ DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]*

Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.

▶DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.

▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

▶Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) [Disabled]

X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P. technology.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.

[Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.

▶Load Memory Presets [Disabled]*

Selects the preset memory overclocking parameters, that includes voltage and timing, by BIOS to optimize the installed memory performance.

Important

Manual tweaking or fine-tuning the memory parameters is preferred due to different memory module type and quality.

▶ Memory Try It ! [Disabled]

Memory Try It! works for improving memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.

▶DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Selects the memory timing mode.

[Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence Detect) of installed memory modules.

[Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for all memory channel.

[UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing manually for respective memory channel.

▶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 memory channel. 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.)

▶DRAM Training Configuration*

Press to enter the sub-menu. Enables or disables the various training ways of DRAM. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing these items in this sub-menu. 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 [Auto]

Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first training. After that, the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time.

[Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting.

< Voltage Setting >

▶ DigitALL Power

Press to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM.

▶VR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto]

Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage. The higher expanding value indicates less protection. Therefore, please adjust the current carefully if needed, or it may damage the CPU/VR MOS. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶CPU Phase Control [Auto]

Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Normal] Sets the normal power phase profile for CPU, it could provide a stable system performance and effective power-saving capability.

[Optimized] Sets the optimum power phase profile for CPU, it could provide the system with an optimum power-saving capability.

[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.

▶CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]

Sets a percentage of offset voltage for CPU vdroop. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for CPU over-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

▶CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for CPU under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

▶CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enhanced] Extends the limitation of CPU over-current protection.

▶CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over-temperature protection. The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU VRM over the specified temperature. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting.

▶CPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

Selects the method of VRM control for CPU phase.

[Thermal Balance] Control the VRM with thermal balance mode.

[Current Balance] Control the VRM with current balance mode.

▶DRAM Phase Control [Auto]

Controls PWM phase proportionally to the DRAM loading. If set to "Auto", BIOS will optimize the DRAM PWM phase automatically.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Normal] Sets the normal power phase profile.

[Optimized] Sets the optimum power phase profile.

[Disabled] Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.

▶DRAM Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]

Sets a percentage of offset voltage for DRAM vdroop. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶DRAM Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for DRAM over-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

▶DRAM Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for DRAM under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

▶DRAM Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for DRAM over-current protection.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enhanced] Extends the limitation of memory over-current protection.

▶DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize DRAM voltage and minimize ripple range. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶DRAM VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

Sets the temperature limit on DRAM VRM for over-temperature protection. The DRAM frequency may be throttled when DRAM VRM over the specified temperature. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this settings.

▶DRAM Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

Selects the method of VRM control for DRAM phase.

[Thermal Balance] Control the VRM with thermal balance mode.

[Current Balance] Control the VRM with current balance mode.

PCH Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]

Sets a percentage of offset voltage for PCH vdroop. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

PCH Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for PCH over-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

PCH Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

Sets the voltage limit for PCH under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.

PCH Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for PCH over-current protection.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enhanced] Extends the limitation of PCH over-current protection.

PCH Switching Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize PCH voltage and minimize ripple range. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

PCH VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

Sets the temperature limit on PCH VRM for over-temperature protection. The PCH frequency may be throttled when PCH VRM over the specified temperature. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting.

▶SVID Communication [Auto]*

Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification).

[Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.

▶VCCIN Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU input voltage. The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is shared with components of the CPU.

▶CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode [Auto]*

Selects the control mode for CPU Core/ Ring/ GT voltages.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Adaptive Mode] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically for optimizing the system performance.

[Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually.

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.

[Adaptive + Offset] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically and allows you to set the offset voltage.

[Override + Offset] Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage manually.

▶CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU Core/ Ring/ GT voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode" sets to [Auto]/ [Adaptive Mode]/ [Override Mode].

▶CPU Core/ Ring/ GT Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]*

Selects the offset mode for CPU Core/ Ring/ GT voltage. This item appears when "CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode]/ [Adaptive + Offset]/ [Override + Offset].

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[+] Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode.

[-] Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode.

▶CPU Core/ Ring/ GT Voltage Offset [Auto]

Sets the offset value for CPU Core/ Ring/ GT voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode]/ [Adaptive + Offset]/ [Override + Offset].

▶CPU SA/IOA/IOD Voltage Mode [Manual Mode]*

Selects the control mode for CPU SA/ IOA (IO Analog)/ IOD (IO Digital) voltages. [Manual] Allows you to set the voltage manually.

[Offset] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.

▶CPU SA/ IOA/ IOD Voltage Offset Mode [Auto]*

Selects the offset mode for CPU SA/ IOA/ IOD voltage. This item appears when "CPU SA/IOA/IOD Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode].

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[+] Allows you to offset the voltage by positive value mode.

[-] Allows you to offset the voltage by negative value mode.

▶CPU SA/ IOA/ IOD Voltage Offset [Auto]*

Sets the offset value for CPU SA/ IOA/ IOD voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU SA/IOA/IOD Voltage Mode" sets to [Offset Mode].

▶CPU SA Voltage/ CPU IOA Voltage/ CPU IOD Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU SA/ IOA (IO Analog)/ IOD (IO Digital) voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when "CPU SA/IOA/IOD Voltage Mode" sets to [Manual Mode].

▶DRAM/ DDR XXX/ PCH XXX/ XXX Voltage [Auto]

Sets the voltages related to memory/ PCH. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually.

< Other Setting >

▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced.

[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then needs to load the default settings for new devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.

▶ CPU Specifications

Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only.

CPU Technology Support

Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features supported by the installed CPU. Read only.

MEMORY-Z

Press to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of the installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5].

DIMM X Memory SPD

Press to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of the installed memory. Read only.

CPU Features

Press to enter the sub-menu.

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduce end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.

[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.

[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.

Active Processor Cores [All]

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.

[Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating systems that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value.

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the system. It is recommended that this item be kept enabled always.

[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent malicious attacks and worms.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher).

[Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning CPU performance.

[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.

▶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.

▶CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function.

[Enabled] Enables Intel AES support.

[Disabled] Disables Intel AES support.

▶Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating.

[Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Intel C-State [Auto]

C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Detects the idle state of the system and reduces CPU power consumption accordingly.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶C1E Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶Package C State limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state mode for power-saving when the system is idle. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[C0\~C7s] The power-saving level from high to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2, then C0.

▶LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]

Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD. This item appears when an installed CPU supports this function and "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Enabled] Enhances the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating the SSD speed.

[Disabled] Disables this feature.

▶EIST [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. This item will appear when "Simple/Advanced Mode" is set to [Simple].

[Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.

[Disabled] Disables EIST.

▶Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item is for Simple mode and appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

▶Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)".

▶Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

▶CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified limit 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).

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Sets the voltage limit on the CPU internal VR for over-voltage protection and over-current protection.

[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.

▶Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management.

[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Enables the VR efficiency management for power-saving control.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Important

ON (EIN) OFF (AUS)

OFF (AUS)

Important

RESET1: Reset button

DISCH1: Discharge button

RATIO+, RATIO-: CPU multiplier control buttons

FASTB1: GO2BIOS button

Jumpers

Important

Step B: 1MHz

Step A: 0.1MHz

(Default value)

PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire switch

Important

Adjusted CPU Frequency

CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]

OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button]

OC Genie Switch [Gear1]

Adjusted Ring Frequency

Adjusted GT Frequency

Current CPU Base Clock Strap

Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto]

CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]

CPU PCIE PLL [Auto]

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

DRAM Training Configuration

CPU Phase Control [Auto]

CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

CPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

PCH Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Over Current Protection [Auto]

PCH Switching Frequency [Auto]

PCH VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

SVID Communication [Auto]*

CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode [Auto]*

CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

CPU SA Voltage/ CPU IOA Voltage/ CPU IOD Voltage [Auto]

CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]

CPU Technology Support

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Intel C-State [Auto]

C1E Support [Disabled]

Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

Important

Important

Enabled

Disabled

Important

Plus button: Base clock + 1 MHz

Minus button: Base clock - 1 MHz

Plus button: CPU RATIO + 1

Jumpers

Important

Step B: 1MHz

Step A: 0.1MHz

(Default)

Important

▶Adjusted CPU Frequency

▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*

[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.

▶ OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button]

▶ OC Genie Switch [Gear1]

▶Adjusted Ring Frequency

▶Adjusted GT Frequency

< CPU BCLK Settings >

▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]

▶Current CPU Base Clock Strap*

▶Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto]*

▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*

▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency

▶DRAM Training Configuration*

CPU Phase Control [Auto]

CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

CPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

PCH Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Over Current Protection [Auto]

PCH Switching Frequency [Auto]

PCH VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

SVID Communication [Auto]

Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.

[Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support.

▶VCCIN Voltage [Auto]

▶CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode [Auto]*

▶CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

▶CPU SA Voltage/ CPU IOA Voltage/ CPU IOD Voltage [Auto]

▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]*

▶CPU Technology Support

▶ Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

▶Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

▶Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).

▶CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables Intel AES support.

[Disabled] Disables Intel AES support.

▶Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

▶C1E Support [Disabled]

▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

▶Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

▶Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

Video Demonstration

PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, based on Intel® Z97)

SATA7~10 (6Gb/s, based on ASMedia® ASM1061)

Attention

Attention

Attention

On Off

Off

Attention

Frequency increase button:

Frequency increase button:

CPU RATIO + 1

Frequency decrease button:

CPU RATIO - 1

Frequency decrease button:

CPU RATIO - 1

CPU RATIO - 1

FASTB1: GO2BIOS button

Step B: 1MHz

Step A: 0.1MHz

(by default)

PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch

Click here

Warning

▶Adjusted CPU Frequency

▶CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*

▶ OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button]

▶ OC Genie Switch [Gear1]

▶Adjusted Ring Frequency

▶Adjusted GT Frequency

▶Current CPU Base Clock Strap*

▶Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto]*

▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*

▶CPU PCIE PLL [Auto]*

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

DRAM Training Configuration*

CPU Phase Control [Auto]

CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]

CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

CPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance]

PCH Over Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Under Voltage Protection [Auto]

PCH Over Current Protection [Auto]

PCH Switching Frequency [Auto]

PCH VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto]

SVID Communication [Auto]

CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode [Auto]

CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

CPU SA Voltage/ CPU IOA Voltage/ CPU IOD Voltage [Auto]

CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]

CPU Technology Support

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

CPU AES Instructions [Enabled]

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Intel C-State [Auto]

C1E Support [Disabled]

▶ LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]

▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶ Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

▶ Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

▶ CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

▶ Internal VR Efficiency Management [Auto]

This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.

The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.

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http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKICQ

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Power connectors / Разъема питания

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

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http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

Front Panel Connector

Peripheral Connector

Graphics cards

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

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