MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI - Motherboard MSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mini-ITX motherboard
Brand	MSI
Model	MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI
CPU Socket	Intel LGA1851
Chipset	Intel B860
Memory	2 x DDR5 UDIMM, up to 128 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
Storage	2 x M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0, 1x PCIe 4.0)
Networking	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G LAN
Audio	Realtek High Definition Audio, 7.1-channel
Power Supply	ATX 24-pin + 8-pin CPU
Dimensions	170 mm x 170 mm (Mini-ITX)
Weight	Approximately 1.0 kg
Main Functions	Supports Intel Core Ultra processors, DDR5 overclocking, Lightning M.2, Mystic Light RGB
Care and Cleaning	Disconnect power, use a soft dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety	Install on standoffs, avoid static discharge, ensure proper ventilation
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable CPU, memory, M.2 cards; screws and cables included
General Information	Designed for compact PCs, requires BIOS update for latest CPUs

Frequently Asked Questions - MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI MSI

Is the MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI compatible with Intel Core Ultra processors?

Yes, it supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Arrow Lake) on the LGA1851 socket.

How many M.2 slots does this motherboard have?

It has two M.2 slots: one supports PCIe 5.0 and the other PCIe 4.0, both supporting NVMe SSDs.

Does it support DDR5 overclocking (EXPO/XMP)?

Yes, it supports DDR5 memory with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles for easy overclocking.

Can I use this motherboard with a standard ATX power supply?

Yes, it requires a 24-pin ATX and an 8-pin EPS power connector, compatible with most standard PSUs.

How do I update the BIOS on this motherboard?

Use MSI Center or the Flash BIOS Button with a USB drive to update the BIOS. Detailed instructions are in the user manual.

What is the maximum memory capacity?

The maximum memory capacity is 128 GB with two DDR5 UDIMM modules.

Does it include built-in Wi-Fi?

Yes, it has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 via an onboard module.

How many USB ports are available?

It offers multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 and USB 2.0 ports, including Type-C on the rear I/O.

Is this a good choice for a small form factor build?

Yes, the Mini-ITX form factor (170mm x 170mm) makes it ideal for compact and portable builds.

What is the warranty period?

MSI typically offers a 3-year limited warranty for motherboards. Check your local reseller for specific terms.

USER MANUAL MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI MSI

Intel 800 series BIOS

USER GUIDE

Motherboard

Contents

UEFI BIOS....4

UEFI advantages 4

Incompatible UEFI cases 4

How to find the BIOS version? 4

BIOS Setup....5

Entering BIOS Setup 5

Function key 5

BIOS Setting Mode 6

EZ Mode....6

Game Boost....7

Creation Boost....7

Al Boost....8

XMP/ iEXPO Profile 9

M-Flash 10

Favorites....12

MSI Performance Preset.... 14

Smart Button.... 15

Profile 16

Hardware monitor.... 18

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH 83

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center 84

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button.... 84

Revision History 85

UEFI BIOS

MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. 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's capabilities.

The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.

UEFI advantages

• Fast booting - UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS self-test process.
  • Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
  • Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT).
  • Supports unlimited number of partitions.
• Supports full capabilities of new devices - new devices may not provide backward compatibility.
• Supports secure startup - UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process.

Incompatible UEFI cases

• 32-bit Windows operating system - this motherboard supports only Windows 11 64-bit operating system.
• Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. If you use older graphics cards, it may display a warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in this graphics card.

We recommend that you replace it with a graphics card supporting GOP/UEFI or use CPU with integrated graphics for having normal function.

How to find the BIOS version?

After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS version in the information box.

BIOS Setup

The default settings offer optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.

• The BIOS setup screens, options, and settings in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard you purchased. Please refer to the actual BIOS version of your system for detailed screens, settings and options.
• In Advanced mode, you can find BIOS item descriptions at the bottom of the BIOS screen for information on the purpose and function of each BIOS setting. BIOS items are continuously updated for better system performance. Therefore, the description may differ slightly from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only.

Entering BIOS Setup

Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.

Function key

+/-: Increase / decrease the value

Enter: Select the item

ESC: Exit

Tab: Next selection

Ctrl+F: Enter Search menu

F1: General Help list
F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item
F3: Enter Favorites menu
F4: Enter CPU core center & memory center information menu
F5: Enter Hardware Monitor menu
F6: Load optimized defaults
F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode
F8: Load Overclocking Profile
F9: Save Overclocking Profile
F10: Save Change and Reset*

F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).

* Pressing F10 displays a confirmation message summarizing your changes. Select Yes or No to confirm.

BIOS Setting Mode

We provide two modes for you to configure BIOS settings: EZ mode and Advanced mode. Click on the EZ Mode/ Advanced (F7) button or press the F7 function key to switch between these two modes.

EZ Mode

In EZ mode, it provides the basic setup functions for easy configuration and displays basic system information and status.

Switch between EZ Config menu or Favorite menu.

Game Boost

Enabling the GAME BOOST, the BIOS will automatically configure the CPU for optimal overclocking. However, this feature is only available if both your motherboard and CPU support it.

Click here to enable or disable the Game Boost/ Creation Boost function.

Please don’t make any changes in Overclocking menu and don’t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the Game Boost function.

Creation Boost

Enabling the Creation BOOST for performance optimization.

Please don’t make any changes in Overclocking menu and don’t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the Creation Boost function.

AI Boost

Enabling AI Boost allows the BIOS to automatically configure the NPU for optimal settings, enhancing AI processing performance. However, this feature is only available if both your motherboard and CPU support it.

Click here to enable or disable the AI OC function.

Please don't make any changes in Overclocking menu and don't load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the AI Boost function.

XMP/ iEXPO Profile

It allows you to select a memory profile for overclocking memory. However, this feature is only available if your motherboard, memory and CPU support it.

Select a memory profile for overclocking memory.

M-Flash

M-Flash makes it easy to update system BIOS with a USB flash drive.

Click this icon to enter M-Flash procedure.

Before starting the M-Flash process, make sure you have:

- A USB flash drive with a capacity of 32GB or less that is formatted to FAT32.

M-Flash only supports FAT32 format, and the USB flash drive should not exceed 32GB.

• A computer with internet access.

Please follow the steps below to update BIOS:

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI website that matches your motherboard model, and save it to the USB flash drive.
2. If your motherboard has a Multi-BIOS switch, switches it to the target BIOS ROM.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into your motherboard's USB port.
4. Enter flash mode by either:

- Rebooting and pressing Ctrl + F5 during POST, then clicking Yes to reboot the system.

Press to activate M-Flash for BIOS update.

- Rebooting and pressing Del during POST to enter BIOS, then clicking the M-FLASH button and clicking Yes to reboot.

5. Selects a BIOS file and press enter.

Selects a BIOS file.

6. When prompted by a File Check message, click Yes to start the BIOS update.

Once the update reaches 100%, the system will reboot automatically.

Favorites

Favorites is a section where you can create a personalized BIOS setting menu. The favorite menu allows you to quickly and easily access your most commonly used BIOS settings.

Click this icon to enter Favorites main page.

• To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu

1. Select a BIOS item on the BIOS sub-menu.

1. Right-click or press F2 key.

2. Choose one Favorite menu to add this BIOS item.

• To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu

1. Select a BIOS item on Favorite menu.

1. Right-click or press F2 key.
2. Choose Delete and click on OK.

MSI Performance Preset

MSI Performance Preset provides levels of power limit control for different significant scenarios.

Smart Button

Click this button to select a system function for either the smart button on the motherboard or the reset button on the computer chassis. The chosen function can then be activated by pressing the smart/ reset button.

- Please follow the steps below to set the smart button function.

1. Click on Smart Button.

2. Select the system functions for the smart button and the reset button separately. And then click OK.

• Reset - it is used to reset the system.
• LED On/ Off - it is used turn on/ off all the onboard LEDs.

The LED On/ Off function is unavailable when the LED_SW1 (EZ LED Control) switch turns OFF.

• Safe Boot - click the reset/ smart button and start the system simultaneously to boot in Safe Boot mode. The system will boot with default and lower the PCIe (from CPU) mode.

• Turbo Fan - click the reset/ smart button for all fans to operate full speed or default speeds.

• Press F10 to save the change and select Yes to restart the system.

Profile

In the profile page, it allows you to load or store the BIOS profile from BIOS ROM/ USB flash driver.

The USB flash drive should be FAT/FAT32 format only.

- Please follow the steps below to load profile.

1. Click on Profile icon.
2. Click Load(F8) to enter the load profile page.
3. Select a profile from ROM/ USB flash drive, and then press Enter to load the profile.

- Please follow the steps below to save profile.

1. Click on Profile icon.

2. Click Save(F9) to enter the save profile page.

3. Select the ROM or USB flash drive and press Enter.

1. Click OK to save the current BIOS settings and create a profile.

Hardware monitor

Hardware monitor detects and displays the voltages and temperatures of different components. It also provides a smart fan feature that allows you to adjust the fan speed manually.

Smart Fan is an excellent feature that will adjust the CPU/ PUMP/ system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/ system temperature, avoiding overheating and damaging your system.

The appearance of this menu may differ based on your motherboard model. Please consult your motherboard's BIOS for specific settings and options.

• Please follow the steps below to adjust fan speed (PRM).
• Selects a fan you want to adjust.
• Click and drag the duty points on the graph to adjust the desired fan speed (RPM).

- Please follow the steps below to add new fan duty for smart fan mode

1. Select a fan you want to adjust.
2. Double-click the icon next to Level.
3. Choose a temperature source for this fan duty point.
4. Enter a desired value within the smart mode range. Then click the “+” to add the new fan duty.

Make sure fans are working properly after adjusting the fan speed and switching the fan mode.

BIOS Log

The BIOS log page displays a detailed list of BIOS configuration modifications during this period.

Click this icon to enter the BIOS log page.

Language

Click on this button to select the display language of the BIOS setup program.

BIOS Search

Click this icon to enter BIOS serach page

On the search page, it allows you to search for the related BIOS items by entering the keyword.

On the search page, only the F2, F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.

Screenshot

Click on this button or press the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to a USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).

Click this icon to take a screenshot

Boot priority

Drag and drop the icons to set the boot order of devices. Devices from left to right will have boot priority in descending order (highest on the left).

Boot device priority bar

EZ On/Off

The Ez On/Off section provides easy-to-use controls for common functions.

EZ setup swtiches

•VMD (RAID) - enables or disables the Intel VMD (RAID) function.
- CPU Fan Fail Warning Control - enables or disables the system to show the CPU fan fail warning message during the POST.
•Temperature Unit - change the temperature unit.
- fTPM 2.0 - enables or disables the firmware TPM control.
- EZ LED Control - turns on or off all the LEDs of the motherboard.
- ErP Ready - enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.
•MSI Driver Utility Installer - enables or disables the MSI Driver Utility Installer
- Thunderbolt Control - enables or disables the thunderbolt I/O device support.
- Debug Code LED Control - enables or disables the debug code LED.

The appearance of this menu may differ based on your motherboard model. Please consult your motherboard's BIOS for specific settings and options.

EZ Config

The EZ Config section provides some specific BIOS setting shortcuts for quick accessing.

EZ Config menu

Within the EZ Config section, click the < or > icon next to EZ Config label to switch between EZ Config menu and Favorites menu.

Advanced Mode

In Advanced mode, it provides detailed BIOS settings for experienced users to fine-tune performance and overclocking.

Selects BIOS setting mode. Or press F7 to change setting mode.

The left side of the BIOS screen displays several BIOS menus, including the following items:

- System Status - This menu displays comprehensive system information and allows you to adjust system date and time settings.

- Advanced - This menu allows you to specify the parameters and adjust settings for the devices and components of your system.

•Overclocking - This menu allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Remember, higher settings can mean better performance, but also raise the risk of damage.

•Security - This menu allows you to set administrator and user passwords, and manage TPM settings for enhanced system security using this menu.

- Boot - This menu allows you to set the system boot devices.

- Save & Exit - This menu provides options for restoring default settings, saving customized settings, or discarding any unsaved changes.

System Status

The System Status menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information.

- System Date

Sets the system date. Use Tab key to switch between date elements.

The format is .

Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.

The month from Jan. through Dec.

The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.

The year can be adjusted by users.

- System Time

Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is .

- SATA PortX/ M2_X

Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2 devices.

If the connected SATA/ M.2 device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.

- System Information

Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory information. (Read only).

- DMI Information

Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).

Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to adjust and set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows.

PCIe Sub-system Settings

Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

M.2_X Gen Mode

Sets PCI Express protocol for M.2_X slot to match different installed M.2 devices.

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

[Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
[Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only.
[Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
[Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only.
[Gen5] Enables PCIe Gen5 support only.

PCI_E1 Gen Mode

Sets PCI Express protocol for PCI_E1 slot to match different installed PCIe devices.

[Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. [Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only. [Gen5] Enables PCIe Gen5 support only.

▶ PCI_E1 Gen Mode

Sets PCI Express protocol for PCI_E2 slot to match different installed PCIe devices.

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

[Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.

[Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only.

[Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.

[Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only.

[Gen5] Enables PCIe Gen5 support only.

▶ CPU PCIe Lanes Configuration

Configures the PCIe lanes from the CPU to adapt to multiple PCIe devices' usages.

▶ PCI Latency Timer

Sets latency timer for PCI interface device.

Max TOLUD

Sets the maximum TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM) value.

▶ Re-Size BAR Support

Enables or disables the Resize BAR (Base Address Register) support. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI/ PCIe decoding. Enables it when the system supports 64-bit PCI/ PCIe decoding for compatible PCIe devices.

- PCIe Native Power Management

Enables or disables the ASPM (Active State Power Management) for PCIE in OS.

▶ Native ASPM

If enabled, ASPM will be controlled by the operating system. If disabled, ASPM will be controlled by the BIOS.

- PCIe ASPM Settings

Sets PCIe ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for different installed devices. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ PEG 0 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PEG 1 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PEG 2 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PEG 3 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 1 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 5 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 7 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 8 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 9 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ PCI Express Root Port 21 ASPM

Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.

▶ ACPI Settings

Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

▶ Power LED

Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED.

[Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state.

[Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.

▶ CPU Over Temperature Alert

Enables or disables the CPU overheating alert sound and message when CPU temperature is over 80 and 94 degrees centigrade.

▶ Temperature Display On Debug Code

Selects a thermal detection point and then the detected temperature will display on the debug code LED when the system is on.

▶ Integrated Peripherals

Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Graphics Card Detection

Allows the system to detect if there is any discrete graphics card or integrated graphics unit.

▶ Onboard LAN Controller

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

▶ Network Stack

Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item is available when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack.

[Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.

- lpv4 PXE Support

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support lpv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is Enabled.

[Enabled] Enables the lpv4 PXE boot support.

[Disabled] Disables the lpv4 PXE boot support.

▶ Ipv6 PXE Support

When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support lpv6 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables the lpv6 PXE boot support.

[Disabled] Disables the lpv6 PXE boot support.

▶ BT Tile Mode

If enabled, it allows the Tile APP of your smartphone to locate your computer.

- Onboard CNVi Module Control

Enables or disables the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions of the Intel CNVi module.

- Onboard Wi-Fi/BT Module Control

Enables or disables the onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. If Auto, the both of Wi-Fi and bluetooth are be enabled.

▶ Onboard IEEE1394 Controller

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE1394 controller.

- RAID Configuration (Intel VMD)

Enables or disables the RAID configuration. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Enable VMD controller

Enables or disables Intel VMD controller.

Enables or disables Intel VMD mapping. Enabling VMD Global Mapping can significantly improve the performance and manageability of your storage system, especially when running virtualized workloads.

▶ RAID0

Enables or disables RAID 0.

RAID1

Enables or disables RAID 1.

RAID5

Enables or disables RAID 5.

RAID10

Enables or disables RAID 10.

Intel Rapid Recovery Technology

Enables or disables Intel Rapid Recovery Technology. Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) is a feature of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST). It uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated recovery drive.

▶ RRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives

Enables or disables the RRT volumes to span internal and eSATA drives.

▶ ZPODD

Enables or disabled the ZPODD (Zero Power optical disk drive).

▶ SATA1 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA1 port hot plug support.

▶ SATA2 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA2 port hot plug support.

▶ SATA3 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA3 port hot plug support.

▶ SATA4 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA4 port hot plug support.

▶ SATA5 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA5 port hot plug support.

▶ SATA6 Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATA6 port hot plug support.

- Onboard E-SATA Controller Mode

Sets the operation mode of the onboard E-SATA controller.

▶ External SATA 6GB/s Controller Mode

Sets the operation mode of the external SATA controller.

▶ SATAA Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATAA port hot plug support.

▶ SATAB Hot Plug

Enables or disabled the SATAB port hot plug support.

▶ HD Audio Controller

Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

▶ Smart Button (Front)

Sets the front smart button function.

- Smart Button (Rear)

Sets the rear smart button function.

▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration

Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu is only available with the CPU integrate with IGP.

- Initiate Graphic Adapter

Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device.

[IGD] Integrated Graphics Display.

[PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device.

▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory

Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will appear when an external graphics card be installed and the IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled.

▶ IGD Multi-Monitor

Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to PEG.

[Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration

Sets the thunderbolt device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ PCIE Tunneling over USB4

Enables or disables the PCI-E Tunnel protocol over USB4.

USB4 CM Mode

Select a connection manager mode for the USB4 port.

▶ Integrated Thunderbolt(TM) Support

Enables or disables the integrated thunderbolt.

- Integrated Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration

Sets the thunderbolt device configuration. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- Os Native Resource Balance

Enables or disables the OS native resource balance.

- Connect Topology Timeout value for ITBT

Sets the connecting topology timeout value for integrated Thunderbolt device.

▶ Force Poweron timeout value for ITBT

Sets the force power-on timeout value for integrated Thunderbolt device.

▶ ITBT RTD3

Enables or disables the RTD3 (Run time D3) for integrated thunderbolt device.

▶ ITBT RTD3 EXIT DELAY

Sets the delay time for thunderbolt device wake from RTD3.

▶ PCIE RTD3 POLLING LINK ACTIVE TIMEOUT

This setting determines how often the system checks if a PCIe device in RTD3 state needs to be awakened.

- ITBT Root Port 0/1 Configuration

Sets the ITBT configuration. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- ITBT Root Port 0/1

Enables or disables ITBT port 0/1.

- Root Port 0/1 Resource Allocation

▶ Extra Bus Reserved

Sets the extra bus for ITBT port0/1.

▶ Reserved Memory

Sets reserved memory size for the ITBT port 0/1.

▶ Memory Alignment

Sets the memory alignment.

▶ Reserved PMemory

Sets reserved prefetchable memory size for the ITBT port 0/1.

▶ PMemory Alignment

Sets prefetchable memory alignment.

- USB Configuration

Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

USB3 Port #X

Enables or disables the individual USB 3.0 ports of the motherboard.

USB2 Port #X

Enables or disables the individual USB 2.0 ports of the motherboard.

▶ Super IO Configuration

Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- Serial (COM) Port 0/1 Configuration

Sets detailed configuration of serial (COM) port 0/1. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

Serial (COM) Port 0/1

Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0/1.

- Serial (COM) Port 0/1 Settings

Sets serial (COM) port 0/1. If set to Auto, BIOS will set the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration

Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Parallel (LPT) Port

Enables or disables parallel (LPT) port.

▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Settings

Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will set the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ Device Mode

Selects an operating mode for parallel port.

[STD Printer Mode] Printer port mode

[SPP] Standard Parallel Port mode

[EPP-1.9/1.7 + SPP] Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/1.7 mode + Standard Parallel Port mode.

[ECP] Extended Capability Port mode

[ECP + EPP-1.9/ 1.7] Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.

▶ Power Management Setup

Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ ErP Ready

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.

[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. It doesn't support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Restore after AC Power Loss

Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss.

[Power Off] Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power.

[Power On] Boot up the system after restoring AC power.

[Last State] Restores the system to the last state.

- System Power Fault Protection

Enables or disables the protection (shut down status) for system when detecting abnormal voltage input.

[Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain the shut down status.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ USB Standby Power at S4/S5

Enables or disables the standby power for all USB ports. This item will be available when Resume By USB Device is disabled.

- Wake Up Event Setup

Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

▶ Wake Up Event By

Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.

[BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items.

[OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS.

- Resume By RTC Alarm

Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.

[Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).

- Resume By PCI-E/ Networking Device

Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers, onboard WiFi or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe/ LAN/ WiFi device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Resume By Intel Onboard LAN

Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of Intel LAN device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Resume By Intel Onboard LAN/CNVi

Enables or disables the system wake up by onboard Intel LAN/ CNVi wireless.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of Intel LAN/ CNVi device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Resume By Intel CNVi

Enables or disables the system wake up by Intel CNVi wireless module.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of Intel CNVi device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Resume by USB Device

Enables or disables the system wake up by USB devices.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Resume by Intel TBT Device

Enables or disables the system wake up from S3/ S4/ S5 by Intel TBT device.

- Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse

Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse.

[Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard

Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.

[Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.

[Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hot Key

Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears when the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard sets to Hot Key.

- Click BIOS Configuration

Configures BIOS setup related items. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Slide Animation

Enables or disables the sliding function for BIOS main menu block.

▶ Default Homepage

Selects a BIOS menu as the BIOS main page.

▶ Show Application At First Time

Selects an application to launch when entering BIOS menu at the next startup.

- Secure Erase+

Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from an SSD. Please note that the data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+.

▶ MSI Driver Utility Installer

Enables or disables the MSI driver utility support. If enabled, platform drivers will be downloaded automatically through Windows Update after the first OS installation.

• MSI Driver Utility Installer needs to be installed over the internet.
- The MSI Driver Utility Installer will only pop up once. If you cancel or close it during the process, please refer to the Live Update chapter of the MSI Center manual to install the drivers. You can also go to www.msi.com to search your motherboard and download the drivers.

▶ NVME SSD Self-Test

This setting enables or disables a built-in diagnostic function within the NVMe SSD. Press Enter to start the NVME SSD self test.

▶ SR-IOV Support

Enables or disables the Intel SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization).

▶ M.2 XPANDER Card Settings

You can set the fan duty percentage according LED color of the M.2 XPANDER card fan. If set to Auto, BIOS will set the fan duty automatically.

▶ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.

Intel (R) Ethernet Connection I219-V -(MAC

Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. This item will appear when Network Stack is enable.

Overclocking

This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system instability.

Important

• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
• Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware.
- If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use Game Boost/ Creation Boost function or easy overclocking.
- The BIOS options and settings in Overclocking menu will vary from the motherboard you purchased. Please refer to the actual BIOS of your system for the BIOS settings and options.

▶ OC Explore Mode

Selects the normal or expert mode of overclocking settings.

[Normal] Provides the regular settings in overclocking menu.

[Expert] Provides the advanced settings in overclocking menu.

▶ MSI Performance Preset

It provides various power limit controls for different usage scenarios.

- Advanced CPU Configuration

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the parameters about CPU power/current. The system may become unstable or un-bootable after changing the parameters. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings.

▶ Extreme OC Setup

Sets the optimal BIOS setting for extreme overclocking.

▶ Per Core Control

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

Enables or disables every single E-core control.

▶ E-Core 0

Enables or disables the E-core 0.

▶ E-Core 1

Enables or disables the E-core 1.

▶ E-Core 2

Enables or disables the E-core 2.

▶ E-Core 3

Enables or disables the E-core 3.

▶ E-Core 4

Enables or disables the E-core 4.

▶ E-Core 5

Enables or disables the E-core 5.

▶ E-Core 6

Enables or disables the E-core 6.

▶ E-Core 7

Enables or disables the E-core 7.

Active P-Cores

Allows you to select the number of active P-cores.

Active E-Cores

Allows you to select the number of active E-cores.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

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

Enables or disables the Intel C-state. 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 system and reduce CPU power consumption accordingly.

[Disabled] Disable this function.

▶ C1E Support

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 the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Package C State Limit

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled.

Intel Speed Shift Technology

Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Technology. It can optimize energy efficiency. This item is only available with the CPU that supports this technology.

▶ EIST

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.

[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

Enables or disables the Intel ^® Turbo Boost. This item appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed.

[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over specification when system request the highest performance state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

▶ Enhanced Turbo

Enables or disables turbo function for all CPU cores to boost the CPU performance.

▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W)

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

▶ Long Duration Maintained (s)

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

- Short Duration Power Limit (W)

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

▶ CPU Current Limit (A)

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current.

▶ CPU DLVR Control

Enables or disables CPU DLVR (Digital Linear Voltage Regulator) control. Set Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶ CPU Lite Load Control

Sets the CPU Lite Load control mode.

▶ CPU Lite Load

Sets the CPU Lite Load mode. Higher mode loads the higher CPU voltage by user demand and Auto is recommended. This item appears when CPU Lite Load Control is set to Normal.

▶ CPU AC Loadline

Sets the CPU AC load-line value. A higher typically results in less voltage droop but may increase the risk of voltage overshoot. This item appears when CPU Lite Load Control is set to Advanced.

▶ CPU Over Temperature Protection

Sets the temperature limit of CPU for over-temperature protection. The CPU frequency may be throttled when CPU temperature is over the specified value. The higher temperature indicates less protection. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶ CPU Ratio Extension

Enables or disables the CPU ratio extension under LN2 conditions for CPU overclocking. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶ CPU FLL OC Mode

Sets CPU FLL OC mode for extreme overclocking.

▶ TVB Ratio Clipping

If enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold with the TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost) feature. If disabled, the core frequency may be achieved higher when the temperature is high. This item appears when the installed CPU supports TVB.

▶ TVB Voltage Optimizations

Enables or disables the thermally based voltage optimization for the processor with TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost) feature. This item appears when the installed CPU supports TVB.

▶ PVD Ratio Threshold For SOC

Sets PVD ratio threshold for SOC to overclock the base clock.

▶ PVD Mode select For SOC

Sets PVD mode for SOC.

▶ PVD Ratio Threshold For CPU

Sets PVD ratio threshold for CPU to overclock the base clock.

▶ PVD Mode select For CPU

Sets PVD mode for CPU.

▶ SA PLL Frequency

Sets SA PLL frequency for BCLK overclocking.

- Core HW Fixup During TSC Copy

Enables or disables core hardware fix-up during TSC copy for BCLK overclocking.

▶ IA CEP Support

Enables or disables IA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) support.

▶ GT CEP Support

Enables or disables GT CEP (Current Excursion Protection) support.

▶ SA CEP Support

Enables or disables SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) support.

▶ IA SIRP Support

Enables or disables IA SIRP (SoC Iccmax Reactive Protector) support.

▶ DMI Link Speed

Sets DMI speed Gen1/ Gen2/ Gen3/ Gen4.

▶ P-Core Ratio Apply Mode

Sets applied mode for P-Core ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed.

▶ P-Core Ratio

Sets the P-Core ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to All Core.

- Min CPU Ratio

Sets the minimum CPU ratio.

▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to All Core or Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 1

Sets the number of P cores for group 1 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 1

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 1. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 2

Sets the number of P cores for group 2 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 2

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 2. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 3

Sets the number of P cores for group 3 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 3

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 3. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 4

Sets the number of P cores for group 4 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 4

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 4. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 5

Sets the number of P cores for group 5 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 5

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 5. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 6

Sets the number of P cores for group 6 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 6

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 6. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 7

Sets the number of P cores for group 7 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 7

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 7. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of P-Core Cores of Group 8

Sets the number of P cores for group 8 to run the target value. The next group should be more than the former one in the P core number. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 8

Sets the target turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 8. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Turbo Ratio Offset Value

Sets the P core Turbo ratio offset value. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio Offset.

If set to manual, you can set every single P-core ratio manually with the following items.

▶ P-Core 0

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 1

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 2

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

P-Core 3

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 4

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 5

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

P-Core 6

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 7

Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may vary by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Limit set to Manual.

▶ Per P-Core Granular Ratio

Sets the P-Core granular ratio control mode. This item appears when the CPU support this function.

▶ P-Core 0 current

Sets the P-core 0 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 1 current

Sets the P-core 1 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 2 current

Sets the P-core 2 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 3 current

Sets the P-core 3 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 4 current

Sets the P-core 4 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 5 current

Sets the P-core 5 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 6 current

Sets the P-core 6 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ P-Core 7 current

Sets the P-core 7 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per P-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core Ratio Apply Mode

Sets applied mode for E-core ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports E-Core and Turbo Boost is installed.

▶ E-Core Ratio

Sets the E-Core ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item appears when the CPU support E-Core.

- Adjusted E-Core Frequency

Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. This item appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to All Core.

- Numbers of E-Core of Group 1

Sets a number of E cores for group 1 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 1. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 1

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 1. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 2

Sets a number of E cores for a group 2 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 2. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 2

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 2. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 3

Sets a number of E cores for a group 3 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 3. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 3

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 3. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 4

Sets a number of E cores for a group 4 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 4. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 4

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 4. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of E-Core of Group 5

Sets a number of E cores for a group 5 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 5. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 5

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 5. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 6

Sets a number of E cores for a group 6 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 6. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 6

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 6. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 7

Sets a number of E cores for a group 7 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 7. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 7

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 7. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

- Numbers of E-Core of Group 8

Sets a number of E cores for a group 8 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 8. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ Target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 8

Sets the target E-Core Turbo ratio value for E-Core group 8. The target Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.

▶ E-Core Turbo Ratio Offset Value

Sets the E-core Turbo ratio offset value. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio Offset.

▶ Per E-Core Ratio Limit

If set to manual, you can set E-core ratio manually with the following items.

▶ E-Core 0-3

Sets the ratio for E core 0\~3.

▶ E-Core 4-7

Sets the ratio for E core 4\~7.

E-Core 8-11

Sets the ratio for E core 8\~11.

▶ E-Core 12-15

Sets the ratio for E core 12\~15.

▶ Per E-Core Granular Ratio

Sets the E-Core granular ratio control mode. This item appears when the CPU support this function.

▶ E-Core 0 current

Sets the E-core 0 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 1 current

Sets the E-core 1 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 2 current

Sets the E-core 2 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 3 current

Sets the E-core 3 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 4 current

Sets the E-core 4 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 5 current

Sets the E-core 5 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 6 current

Sets the E-core 6 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ E-Core 7 current

Sets the E-core 7 ratio to determine the current. This item only appears when Per E-Core Granular set to Manual.

▶ CPU Ratio 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.

▶ +CPU AVX Control

- AVX Support

Enables or disables AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) support.

▶ CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX

Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instructions. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU and chipset support this function.

- AVX Voltage Guardband Scale

Sets the extra voltage for fine-tuning CPU core voltage when running AVX.

- Ring Ratio

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

- Min Ring Ratio

Sets the minimum Ring ratio.

- Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

▶ GT Ratio

Sets the integrated graphics ratio along with preset GT voltage. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

- Adjusted GT Frequency

Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

▶ NGU Ratio

Sets the ratio of memory fabric in the CPU range from 6 to 63.

▶ CPU D2D Ratio

Sets the ratio between CPU dies range from 15 to 40.

▶ CPU BCLK PLL Config

Enables or disables the CPU Bask clock settings.

▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz)

Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability are not guaranteed. This item only appears when CPU BCLK PLL Config is set to On-Internal OC PLL and a CPU that supports this function is installed.

▶ CPU Base Clock Apply Mode

Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. This item only appears when CPU BCLK PLL Config set to On-Internal OC PLL.

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

[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock next boot.

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

- SOC BCLK PLL Config

Enables or disables the SOC Bask clock settings.

- SOC Base Clock (MHz)

Sets the SOC Base clock. This item only appears when SOC BCLK PLL Config set to On-Internal OC PLL.

- SOC Base Clock Apply Mode

Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. This item only appears when SOC BCLK PLL Config set to On-Internal OC PLL.

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

[Next Boot] SOC runs the adjusted SOC base clock next boot.

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

- SOC Base Clock Offset

Sets the offset value of SOC Base clock.

▶ CPU PEG/DMI Clock (MHz)

Sets the CPU PEG/ DMI clock.

- Dashboard OC Button Control

Enables or disables the dashboard OC button for real time overclocking.

- Dashboard OC Button Step (MHz)

Sets the increase/ decrease value for the base clock when the +/- button is pressed each time.

- Direct OC Button

Enables or disables the direct OC button for real time overclocking.

- Direct OC Step (MHz)

Sets the increase/ decrease value for the base clock when the +/- button is pressed each time.

▶ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of the memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP are installed.

iEXPO

Selects and loads the memory profile containing the optimized timing and voltage settings.

▶ CPU IMC : DRAM Clock

Selects the DRAM gear type for CPU IMC (Integrated Memory Controller). This item appears when a CPU supporting this adjustment is installed.

[Gear 1] Higher bandwidth and lower latency time.

[Gear 2] Balance both of bandwidth and latency time.

[Gear 4] Lower bandwidth and higher latency time.

- DRAM Speed

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

- Adjusted DRAM Speed

Shows the adjusted DRAM speed. Read-only.

- Load Memory Presets

Load OC Memory presets will optimize the timing, voltage of installed memory module.

▶ Memory Try It!

It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. It is a more easy method to overclock memory.

▶ Memory Extension Mode

Selects the memory extension mode.

- DRAM Timing Mode

Selects the memory timing mode.

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

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

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

- Advanced DRAM Configuration

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. You can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become un-stable or un-bootable 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 in motherboard user guide to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.

▶ Memory Force

It allows the BIOS setup menu to show the overclocking status of memory on the HELP window. The more the memory is overclocked, the shorter the bar will be.

▶ XMP User Profile

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu, and you can set the XMP memory profile manually.

▶ SA GV

Enables or disables the SAGV (System Agent Geyserville). SAGV can dynamically tune the memory frequencies according to the system conditions.

▶ Dynamic Memory Boost

Enables or disables the dynamic memory boost feature. MRC (Memory Reference Code) will train the default SPD profile, in addition to the selected XMP profile.

▶ Realtime Memory Frequency

Enables or disables the real-time memory frequency feature. MRC (Memory Reference Code) will train the default SPD profile, in addition to the selected XMP profile.

▶ SPD Write Disable

Enables or disables SPD write Disable For security recommendations, it is necessary to set the SPD write disable bit.

▶ DRAM Training Configuration

You can enable or disable the different DRAM training algorithms in this sub-menu. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶ Training Mode

Selects the DRAM training mode. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

▶ DRAM PMIC Features

▶ VDD Current Limit

Sets VDD current limit.

▶ VDD High Current Threshold

Sets VDD high current threshold.

▶ VDD Switching Mode

Sets VDD switching mode.

▶ VDD Switching Frequency Sets VDD switching frequency.

▶ VDDQ Current Limit Sets VDDQ current limit.

▶ VDDQ High Current Threshold Sets VDDQ high current threshold.

▶ VDDQ Switching Mode Sets VDDQ switching mode.

▶ VDDQ Switching Frequency Sets VDDQ switching frequency.

▶ VPP Current Limit Sets VPP current limit.

▶ VPP High Current Threshold Sets VPP high current threshold.

▶ VPP Switching Mode Sets VPP switching mode.

▶ VPP Switching Frequency Sets VPP switching frequency.

- High Temperature Threshold Sets High Temperature Threshold value.

- Command Rate Sets the command rate.

▶ tCL Sets the CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time.

▶ tRCD Sets the RAS to CAS delay time.

▶ tRP Sets the row precharge time.

▶ tRAS Sets the RAS (Row Address strobe) active time.

- tRFC Sets the refresh to active/ refresh cycle time.

• +Sub Timing Configuration
  ▶ tRFCPB

Sets the refresh to active/ refresh cycle time per bank.

▶ tREFI

Sets the REFI time.

▶ tWR

Sets the write recover time.

▶ tWTR

Sets the write to read delay time.

▶ tWTR_L

Sets the internal write transaction to internal read command time.

▶ tRRD

Sets the RAS to RAS delay time.

▶ tRRD_L

Sets the RAS to RAS delay time in different bank of the same rank.

▶ tRTP

Sets read to precharge command delay time.

▶ tFAW

Sets the time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.

▶ tCWL

Sets CAS write latency time.

▶ tCKE

Sets CKE minimum time.

▶ tCCD

Sets cycle command delay time from the same rank separation parameter.

▶ tCCD_L

Sets cycle command delay time from the same bank group separation parameter.

▶ +Turn Around Timing Configuration

▶ Turn Around Timing Setting Mode

Selects the memory turn around timing mode.

▶ tRDRDSG

Sets the read to read delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tRDRDDG

Sets the read to read delay time between different module.

▶ tRDRDDR

Sets the read to read delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tRDRDDD

Sets the read to read delay time between different module.

tWRWRSG

Sets the write to write delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tWRWRDG

Sets the write to write delay time between different module.

▶ tWRWRDR

Sets the write to write delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tWRWRDD

Sets the write to write delay time between different module.

▶ tRDWRSG

Sets the read to write delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tRDWRDG

Sets the read to write delay time between different module.

▶ tRDWRDR

Sets the read to write delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tRDWRDD

Sets the read to write delay time between different module.

▶ tWRRDSG

Sets the write to read delay time between different rank separation parameter.

tWRRDDG

Sets the write to read delay time between different module.

▶ tWRRDDR

Sets the write to read delay time between different rank separation parameter.

▶ tWRRDDD

Sets the write to read delay time between different module.

▶ +Advanced Timing Configuration

▶ tWPRE

Sets the tWPRE time.

▶ tRPRE

Sets the tRPRE time.

▶ tWRPRE

Sets the tWRPRE time.

▶ tRDPRE

Sets the tRDPRE time.

▶ tPPD

Sets the tPPD time.

▶ tXG

Sets the tXG time.

▶ tXP

Sets the tXP time.

▶ tPRPDEN

Sets the tPRPDEN time.

▶ tRDPDEN

Sets the tRDPDEN time.

▶ tWRPDEN

Sets the tWRPDEN time.

▶ tCPDED

Sets the tCPDED time.

▶ tREFIx9

Sets the tREFIx9 time.

▶ tXSDLL

Sets the tXSDLL time.

tMOD

Sets the tMOD time.

▶ tZQCS

Sets the tZQCS time.

▶ tZQCAL

Sets the tZQCAL time.

tXSR

Sets the tXSR time.

▶ tREFSBRD

Sets the tREFSBRDS time.

▶ tCSH

Sets the tCSH time.

▶ tCSL

Sets the tCSL time.

▶ tCA2CS

Sets the tCA2CS time.

▶ tCKCKEH

Sets the tCKCKEH time.

▶ tRFM

Sets the tRFM time.

▶ OREFRI

Sets the OREFRI time.

+Misc Item

▶ Safe Boot Retry

Enables this item to meet the best memory compatibility while booting.

- Stop And Go Training

Enables or disables stop and go training.

▶ Divide Memory Timing

Enables or disables divide the memory timing. Set Auto/ Enabled, memory timing will be auto-divided when speeds exceed 9600.

▶ Memory Bandwidth Enhanced

Enables or disables the memory bandwidth enhanced mode.

▶ VTT ODT

Enables or disables the VTT ODT function.

▶ Enhanced Interleave

Enables or disables the Enhanced Interleave support.

- Drv Vref Configuration

▶ DQ ODT Verf Up

Sets the DRAM ODT Vref (Voltage reference) up time.

▶ DQ ODT Verf Dn

Sets the DRAM ODT Vref (Voltage reference) down time.

▶ DQ Drv Verf Up

Sets the DRAM drive strength Vref (Voltage reference) up time.

▶ DQ Drv Verf Dn

Sets the DRAM drive strength Vref (Voltage reference) down time.

- CMD Drv Vref Up

Sets the CMD drive Vref (Voltage reference) up time.

- CMD Drv Vref Dn

Sets the commend drive Vref (Voltage reference) down time.

▶ CTL Drv Vref Up

Sets the CTL drive Vref (Voltage reference) up time.

▶ CTL Drv Vref Dn

Sets the CTL drive Vref (Voltage reference) down time.

- CLK Drv Vref Up

Sets the CLK drive Vref (Voltage reference) up time.

- CLK Drv Vref Dn

Sets the CLK drive Vref (Voltage reference) down time.

▶ +On-Die Termination Configuration

- ODT Setting mode

Select the setting mode for On-Die Termination configuration.

DIMMB1

▶ Rtt Wr (CH1/D0)

Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMB1 slot.

Rtt Nom Rd(CH1/D0)

Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMB1 slot.

▶ Rtt Nom Wr(CH1/D0)

Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMB1 slot.

▶ Rtt Park (CH1/D0)

Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMB1 slot.

Rtt Park Dqs (CH1/D0)

Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMB1 slot.

DIMMB2

▶ Rtt Wr (CH1/D01)

Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMB2 slot.

▶ Rtt Nom Rd(CH1/D1)

Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMB2 slot.

Rtt Nom Wr(CH1/D1)

Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMB2 slot.

• Rtt Park (CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMB2 slot.
• Rtt Park Dqs (CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMB2 slot.

DIMMA1

- Rtt Wr (CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Nom Wr(CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Park (CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMA1 slot.

▶ Rtt Park Dqs (CH0/D0)

- Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMA1 slot.

DIMMA2

- Rtt Wr (CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMA2.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMA2 slot.

- Rtt Nom Wr(CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMA2 slot.

- Rtt Park (CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMA2 slot.

Rtt Park Dqs (CH0/D1)

- Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMA2 slot.+On-Die Termination Configuration - ODT Setting mode Select the setting mode for On-Die Termination configuration.

DIMMB1

Rtt Wr (CH1/D0) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMB1 slot.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH1/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMB1 slot.

• Rtt Nom Wr(CH1/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMB1 slot.

- Rtt Park (CH1/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMB1 slot.

Rtt Park Dqs (CH1/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMB1 slot.

- DIMMB2 - Rtt Wr (CH1/D01) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMB2 slot.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMB2 slot.

Rtt Nom Wr(CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMB2 slot.

- Rtt Park (CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMB2 slot.

- Rtt Park Dqs (CH1/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMB2 slot.

- DIMMA1 - Rtt Wr (CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Nom Wr(CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMA1 slot.

Rtt Park (CH0/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMA1 slot.

- Rtt Park Dqs (CH0/D0) - Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMA1 slot.

- DIMMA2 - Rtt Wr (CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_WR for DIMMA2.

- Rtt Nom Rd(CH0/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for DIMMA2 slot.

▶ Rtt Nom Wr(CH0/D1)
Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for DIMMA2 slot.
▶ Rtt Park (CH0/D1)
Sets ODT RTT_PARK for DIMMA2 slot.
Rtt Park Dqs (CH0/D1)
- Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for DIMMA2 slot.
▶ +On-Die Termination Configuration 2
DIMMB1
▶ CA ODT (CH1/D0/ GA)
Sets CA ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
▶ CS ODT (CH1/D0/ GA)
Sets CS ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
- CK ODT (CH1/D0/ GA)
Sets CK ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
▶ CA ODT (CH1/D0/ GB)
Sets CA ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
▶ CS ODT (CH1/D0/ GB)
Sets CS ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
- CK ODT (CH1/D0/ GB)
Sets CK ODT for DIMMB1 slot.
DIMMB2
▶ CA ODT (CH1/D1/ GA)
Sets CA ODT for DIMMB2 slot.
- CS ODT (CH1/D1/ GA)
Sets CS ODT for DIMMB2 slot.
- CK ODT (CH1/D1/ GA)
Sets CK ODT for DIMMB2 slot.
▶ CA ODT (CH1/D1/ GB)
Sets CA ODT for DIMMB2 slot.
▶ CS ODT (CH1/D1/ GB)
Sets CS ODT for DIMMB2 slot.

- CK ODT (CH1/D1/ GB)

Sets CK ODT for DIMMB2 slot.

▶ DIMMA1

▶ CA ODT (CH0/D0/ GA)

Sets CA ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

▶ CS ODT (CH0/D0/ GA)

Sets CS ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

- CK ODT (CH0/D0/ GA)

Sets CK ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

▶ CA ODT (CH0/D0/ GB)

Sets CA ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

▶ CS ODT (CH0/D0/ GB)

Sets CS ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

- CK ODT (CH0/D0/ GB)

Sets CK ODT for DIMMA1 slot.

DIMMA2

▶ CA ODT (CH0/D1/ GA)

Sets CA ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

▶ CS ODT (CH0/D1/ GA)

Sets CS ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

- CK ODT (CH0/D1/ GA)

Sets CK ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

▶ CA ODT (CH0/D1/ GB)

Sets CA ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

▶ CS ODT (CH0/D1/ GB)

Sets CS ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

- CK ODT (CH0/D1/ GB)

Sets CK ODT for DIMMA2 slot.

▶ +Power Down Control

▶ Power Down Mode

Enables of disables power down mode.

Min PDWN Idle Counter

Sets minimum power down idle counter.

▶ Max PDWN Idle Counter

Sets maximum power down idle counter.

▶ APD

Sets APD time.

PPD

Sets PPD time.

▶ Global PD

Sets global PD time.

▶ Memory Fast Boot

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

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

[Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first initiation and training for memory. And then 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.

[No Training] The memory will not be trained every booting.

[SlowTraining]The memory will be trained every booting.

- DigitALL PWN Features

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, you can setup some protecting conditions about voltage/current/temperature for CPU.

- Core Loadline Calibration Control

The core voltage will decrease proportionally according to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperatures of the CPU and VRM. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

- Core Loadline Saturation Control

Enables or disables core loadline saturation control. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

- Core Loadline Saturation level(A)

Sets the core loadline saturation level. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

- Core Over Voltage Protection

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

- Core Over Current Protection

Enables the core over current protection.

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

[Enhanced] Extends the current range for over-current protection.

- Core Switching Frequency

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize 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.

- Core VRM Over Temperature Protection

Enables or disables the core VRM over temperature protection.

▶ GT Loadline Calibration Control

The voltage of the GPU embedded in CPU will decrease proportionally according to GPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperature of the CPU and VRM.

▶ GT Over Voltage Protection

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

▶ GT Over Current Protection

Enables the GPU over current protection.

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

[Enhanced] Extends the current range for over-current protection.

▶ GT Switching Frequency

Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU GT 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.

▶ GT VRM Over Temperature Protection

Enables or disables the GPU VRM over temperature protection.

▶ SA Loadline Calibration Control

The SA voltage will decrease proportionally according to SA loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperature of the CPU and VRM.

- Voltage Related Controls

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ CPU Under Voltage Protection

Enables or disables CPU under voltage protection.

▶ CPU High Voltage Protection (VMAX Limit)

Enables or disables CPU high voltage protection.

▶ CPU P-Core Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the CPU P-core voltage limit.

▶ CPU E-Core Voltage Limit
Sets the value of the CPU E-core voltage limit.

▶ CPU Ring Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the CPU ring voltage limit.

▶ SOC SA Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the SOC SA voltage limit.

▶ SOC NGU Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the SOC NGU voltage limit.

▶ CPU GT Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the CPU GT voltage limit.

▶ CPU VR Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the CPU VR voltage limit.

▶ GT VR Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the GT VR voltage limit.

▶ SA VR Voltage Limit

Sets the value of the SA VR voltage limit.

▶ VCC Core Voltage Mode

Sets the VCC Core voltage mode.

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

[Override] Allows you to set the voltage manually.

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set offset voltage.

▶ VCC Core Voltage

Sets the VCC core voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ VCC Core Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the VCC Core voltage offset mode.

▶ CPU Core Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for VCC core voltage.

▶ CPU Core Voltage Apply Mode

Sets applied mode for CPU Core voltage.

▶ CPU Core Voltage Mode

Sets the CPU core voltage mode to adapt to varying CPU loads. This item appears when the motherboard and the CPU support this function.

[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.

[Advanced Offset] Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage in the sub-menu manually.

▶ CPU Core Voltage

Sets the CPU core voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU Core Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the CPU Core voltage offset mode.

▶ CPU Core Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for CPU core voltage.

- Advanced Offset Mode

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x8

▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target

Sets the offset value.

- Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x25

▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target

Sets the offset value.

▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x35

▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target

Sets the offset value.

• Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x43
  ▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target

Sets the offset value.

▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x48
▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target
Sets the offset value.
- Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x50
▶ Voltage Offset Control

Selects the voltage offset mode.

▶ Voltage Offset Target
Sets the offset value.
- Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x51
▶ Voltage Offset Control
Selects the voltage offset mode.
▶ Voltage Offset Target

Sets the offset value.

▶ CPU E-Core Voltage Mode

Sets the CPU E-core voltage mode to adapt to varying CPU loads. This item appears when the motherboard and the CPU support this function.

[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.

[Advanced Offset] Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage in the sub-menu manually.

▶ CPU E-Core Voltage

Sets the CPU E-core voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU E-Core Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the CPU E-Core voltage offset mode.

▶ CPU E-Core Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for CPU E-core voltage.

- Advanced Offset Mode For CPU E-Core

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ CPU Ring Voltage Mode

Sets the CPU ring voltage mode.

▶ CPU Ring Voltage

Sets the CPU ring voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU Ring Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the CPU ring voltage offset mode.

▶ CPU Ring Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for CPU ring voltage.

- Advanced Offset Mode For CPU Ring

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ VCC SA Voltage Mode

Sets the VCC SA voltage mode.

▶ VCC SA Voltage

Sets the VCC SA voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- VCC SA Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the VCC SA voltage offset mode.

▶ VCC SA Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for VCC SA voltage.

- SOC SA Voltage Mode

Sets the SOC SA voltage mode.

▶ SOC SA Voltage

Sets the SOC SA voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- SOC NGU/SA Voltage Mode

Sets the SOC NGU/SA voltage mode.

- SOC NGU Voltage

Sets the SOC NGU voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- SOC NGU Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the SOC NGU voltage offset mode.

- SOC NGU Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for SOC NGU voltage.

- Advanced Offset Mode For SOC NGU

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- VCC GT Voltage Mode

Sets the VCC GT voltage mode.

▶ VCC GT Voltage

Sets the VCC GT voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ VCC GT Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the VCC GT voltage offset mode.

▶ VCC GT Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for VCC GT voltage.

▶ CPU GT Voltage Mode

Sets the CPU GT voltage mode.

▶ CPU GT Voltage

Sets the CPU GT voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset Mode

Selects the CPU GT voltage offset mode.

▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset

Sets the offset voltage for CPU GT voltage.

- Advanced Offset Mode CPU GT

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ CPU VNNAON Voltage

Sets the CPU VNNAON voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU VDD2 Voltage

Sets the CPU VDD2 voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU IO Voltage

Sets the CPU IO voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU PROC 1.8 Voltage

Sets the CPU PROC 1.8 voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU SOC 1.8 Voltage

Sets the CPU SOC 1.8 voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ CPU DDR 1.8 Voltage

Sets the CPU DDR 1.8 voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM High Voltage Mode

Enables or disables the DRAM high voltage mode. This is a non-standard method for adjusting the voltage output of a PMIC and may lead to instability and damage to the device.

▶ DRAM Voltage Mode

Selects the DRAM voltage mode.

[Link] Allows you to configure the DRAM voltage for all memory channels.

[UnLink] Allows you to configure the DRAM voltage for the respective memory channel.

- DRAM Voltage

Sets the DRAM voltage for all memory channels. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMB1 Voltage

Sets the DRAM DIMMB1 voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM DIMMB2 Voltage

Sets the DRAM DIMMB2 voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMA1 Voltage

Sets the DRAM DIMMA1 voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMA2 Voltage

Sets the DRAM DIMMA2 voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM VDDQ Voltage

Sets the DRAM VDDQ voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMB1 VDDQ Voltage

Sets the DRAM VDDQ voltage for DIMMB1 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMB2 VDDQ Voltage

Sets the DRAM VDDQ voltage for DIMMB2 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMA1 VDDQ Voltage

Sets the DRAM VDDQ voltage for DIMMA1 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM DIMMA2 VDDQ Voltage

Sets the DRAM VDDQ voltage for DIMMA2 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM VPP Voltage

Sets the DRAM VPP voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

▶ DRAM DIMMB1 VPP Voltage

Sets the DRAM VPP voltage for DIMMB1 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM DIMMB2 VPP Voltage

Sets the DRAM VPP voltage for DIMMB2 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM DIMMA1 VPP Voltage

Sets the DRAM VPP voltage for DIMMA1 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- DRAM DIMMA2 VPP Voltage

Sets the DRAM VPP voltage for DIMMA2 slot. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

- PLL Trim Controls

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- P-Core PLL Trim Voltage Offset Sets the offset value for P-core PLL voltage.

- Ring PLL Trim Voltage Offset Sets the offset value for Ring PLL voltage.

- SOC SA PLL Trim Voltage Offset Sets the offset value for SOC SA PLL voltage.

- E-Core PLL Trim Voltage Offset Sets the offset value for E-core PLL voltage.

- MC PLL Trim Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for MC PLL voltage.

▶ CPU SA PLL Trim Voltage Offset

Sets the offset value for CPU SA PLL voltage.

▶ P-Core PLL IREF Tune Offset

Sets the offset value for P-core PLL IREF voltage.

▶ E-Core PLL IREF Tune Offset

Sets the offset value for E-core PLL IREF voltage.

▶ Memory OC Retry Count

Sets the number of memory overclocking retry attempts. If memory overclocking fails after the specified number of retries, the system will boot using the last successful memory settings.

▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect

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 you have to load the default settings for new devices.

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

▶ OC Quick View Timer

Sets the duration of OC setting values showN on the screen. If set to Disabled, BIOS will not show the variations of OC setting.

▶ CPU Specifications

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

▶ MEMORY-Z

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

▶ DIMMx Memory SPD

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

▶ CPU Features

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Limit CPUID Maximum

Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.

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

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

Intel Virtualization Tech

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.

Intel VT-D Tech

Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Directed I/O) technology.

▶ Control IOMMU Pre-boot Behavior

Enables or disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) in the pre-boot environment. This item is available when the Intel VT-D is set to Enabled.

▶ DMA Control Guarantee

Enables or disables the DMA (Direct Memory Access) control guarantee. This item is available when the Intel VT-D sets to Enabled.

▶ CPU AES Instructions

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

▶ CFG Lock

Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.

[Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit.

[Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit.

Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology

Enables or disables the Intel Dynamic Tuning technology.

▶ Total Memory Encryption

Enables or disables Total Memory Encryption (TME), which protects the diverse data stored in the DRAM from hardware attacks.

▶ NPU Device

Enables or disables NPU (Neural Processing Unit) device.

Security

Use this menu to set the administrator password and the user password for system security. This menu also allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

- Administrator Password

Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show Installed.

▶ User Password

Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed.

- Password Check

Selects a condition that will request the password.

[Setup] A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.

[Boot] A password will be requested for booting the system.

▶ Password Protection

To maintain flexibility in password management, set the password protection to Normal to allow password removal via a CMOS reset or BIOS update. To enhance security and prevent unauthorized password clearing, set it to Enforce.

When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press Enter. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press Esc key to abort the selection.

To clear a set password, press Enter when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.

▶ U-Key

Enables or disables the USB flash drive as a key.

▶ Make U-Key at

Specify a USB flash drive as a key to lock your computer. Only people with that specific USB flash drive can use the computer.

▶ U-Key Execution Level

Set Enforce, the system can be configured to lock when the USB security key is absent. However, the security setting can be reset to normal mode via a CMOS reset or BIOS update in case of a lost USB key.

- Trusted Computing

Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

▶ Security Device Support

Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.

- TPM Device Selection

Sets the security device.

[dTPM] For hardware TPM.

[fTPM 2.0] For software TPM.

▶ SHA256 PCR Bank

Enables or disables the SHA256 PCR bank.

▶ SHA384 PCR Bank

Enables or disables the SHA384 PCR bank.

▶ SM3_256 PCR Bank

Enables or disables the SM3_256 PCR bank.

▶ Pending operation

Sets the action of pending TPM operation.

[None] Discard the selection

[TPM Clear] Clear all data secured by TPM.

▶ Platform Hierarchy

Enables or disables platform hierarchy.

▶ Storage Hierarchy

Enables or disables storage hierarchy.

▶ Endorsement Hierarchy

Enables or disables endorsement hierarchy.

▶ Physical Presence Spec Version

Selects the PPI (Physical Presence Interface) Spec version.

- Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

▶ Chassis Intrusion

Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

[Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.

[Reset] Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please return to Enabled or Disabled.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Secure Boot

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

- Secure Boot

Secure Boot function can be enabled only when the Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and running accordingly.

- Secure Boot Mode

Selects the secure boot mode. This item appears when Secure Boot is enabled.

[Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS.

[Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and load the secure keys manually.

- Secure Boot Preset

Set Hardware/OS Compatibility to support non-UEFI or non-compliant hardware/OS with optimized settings, or enforce Maximum Security to ensure complete validation of all system components.

▶ Key Management

Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Manage the secure boot keys. This item appears when "Secure Boot Mode" sets to Custom.

▶ Factory Key Provision

Enables or disables the factory default keys.

Allows you to install all factory default keys.

- Reset To Setup Mode

Allows you to delete all the Secure Boot keys from NVRAM.

▶ Enroll Efi Image

Allows the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll the SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into the authorized signature database (db).

- Export Secure Boot Variables

Export the NVRAM contents of secure boot variables to a file.

▶ Platform Key(PK)

The Platform Key (PK) can protect the firmware from any un-authenticated changes. The system will verify the PK before your system enters the OS. Platform Key (PK) is used for updating KEK.

▶ Key Exchange Keys (KEK)

Key Exchange Key (KEK) is used for updating DB or DBX.

▶ Authorized Signatures (db)

Authorized Signatures(DB) lists the signatures that can be loaded.

▶ Forbidden Signatures (dbx)

Forbidden Signatures (DBX) lists the forbidden signatures that are not trusted and cannot be loaded.

▶ Authorized TimeStamps (dbt)

Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) lists the the authentication signatures with authorization time stamps.

- OsRecovery Singnatures(dbr)

Lists the available signatures for OS recovery.

Boot

Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

▶ Full Screen Logo Display

Enables or disables to show the full screen logo during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

[Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen.

[Disabled] Shows the POST messages.

GO2BIOS

Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 5 seconds upon bootup.

[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button for about 5 seconds when the system is off (S5 state).

[Disabled] Disables this function.

- Bootup NumLock State

Selects the keyboard NumLock state while system is booting.

▶ POST Beep

Enables or disables the beep sound during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

- MSI Fast Boot

MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. When enabled, the USB, PS2 and SATA devices will not be detected while booting.

[Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.

[Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot.

When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you are not allowed to enter BIOS setup until you disable MSI Fast Boot in MSI Center.

▶ Fast Boot

Enables or disables the Windows 10 fast boot feature. This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled.

▶ UEFI USB Key Drivers BBS Priorities

This item is used to prioritize the installed USB key drivers.

Save & Exit

▶ Discard Changes and Exit

Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.

- Save Changes and Reboot

Save all changes and reboot the system.

- Save Changes

Save current changes.

- Discard Changes

Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.

- Restore Defaults

Restore or load all default values.

- Boot Override

The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.

Resetting BIOS

If you encounter certain issues with your computer, restoring the default BIOS settings might help. You can reset the BIOS settings using the following methods:

• Enter the BIOS setup and press F6 to load the optimized defaults.
• Use the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard to reset the BIOS.
• If your motherboard has a Clear CMOS button on the rear I/O panel, press it to reset the BIOS.

Ensure the computer is powered off before clearing the CMOS data. For more details, refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/button section in the manual.

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Before starting the M-Flash process, make sure you have:

- A USB flash drive with a capacity of 32GB or less that is formatted to FAT32.

M-Flash only supports FAT32 format, and the USB flash drive should not exceed 32GB.

• A computer with internet access.
  • A standard power charger.

Please follow the steps below to update BIOS:

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI website that matches your motherboard model, and save it to the USB flash drive.
2. If your motherboard has a Multi-BIOS switch, switch to the target BIOS ROM.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into your motherboard's USB port.

4. Enter flash mode by either:

5. Rebooting and pressing Ctrl + F5 during POST, then clicking Yes to reboot the system.

6. Rebooting and pressing Del during POST to enter BIOS, then clicking the M-FLASH button and clicking Yes to reboot.

7. Select a BIOS file from the M-FLASH File menu and press Enter.

8. When prompted by a File Check message, click Yes to start the BIOS update.

Once the update reaches 100%, the system will reboot automatically.

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center

Before updating:

• Ensure the LAN driver is installed, and the internet connection is working properly.
• Close all other applications before updating the BIOS.

To update BIOS:

1. Install and launch MSI Center, then go to Support page.
2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button.
3. Select the BIOS file and click on Install button.
4. The installation reminder will appear, then click the Install button.

The system will automatically restart to update the BIOS. Once the flashing process is complete, the system will restart.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI website that matches your motherboard model.
2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root directory of a USB flash device.
3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (You don't need to install the CPU and memory.)
4. Plug the USB flash device with the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on the rear I/O panel.
5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to start flashing the BIOS. The LED will start flashing to indicate the process has begun.

The LED will turn off when the process is complete.

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Revision History

Version 1.0, 2024/10, First release