MEG Z490 Godlike - Motherboard MSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MEG Z490 Godlike MSI

• Installing Drivers p. 50
• Installing Utilities p. 50
• UEFI BIOS p. 51
• BIOS Setup p. 52
• Entering BIOS Setup p. 52
• Resetting BIOS p. 53
• Updating BIOS p. 53
• EZ Mode p. 55
• Advanced Mode p. 59
• OC Menu Safety Information Safety Information ∙ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙ Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙ It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard. ∙ Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed. ∙ Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ∙ Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user. ∙ If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ∙ Keep this user guide for future reference. ∙ Keep this motherboard away from humidity. ∙ Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. ∙ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. ∙ All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. ∙ If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: p. 603

• Liquid has penetrated into the computer.

• The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.

• The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user guide.

• The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.

• The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage. ∙ Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.4 Specifications Specifications CPU Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket*

• Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.

• Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors. Chipset Intel® Z490 Chipset Memory ∙ 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ∙ Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz*

• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz

• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz

• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz

• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz ∙ Supports Dual-Channel mode ∙ Supports non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory ∙ Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

• Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Expansion Slot ∙ 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode ∙ 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

• Please refer to page 20 for details. Multi-GPU ∙ Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology ∙ Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology Onboard Graphics Intel® JHL7540 Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller ∙ 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) ports on the back panel ∙ Supports Thunderbolt™ 3 with a maximum resolution of 5120x2880 @60 Hz* ∙ Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 @60 Hz ∙ Maximum shared memory is 1GB

• Thunderbolt 3 supports two displays in 4K resolution or one display in 5K resolution. Continued on next page5 Specifications Continued from previous page Storage Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*/** ∙ 3x M.2 slots (Key M)

• M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices

• Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready***

• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors

• SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. ** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. *** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. RAID Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices Audio ∙ Realtek® ALC1220 Codec + ESS E9018 combo DAC

• 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

• Supports S/PDIF output Thunderbolt 3

Intel® JHL7540 Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller ∙ 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB Type-C) ports on the back panel ∙ Supports up to 40 Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt 3 devices ∙ Supports up to 10 Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps devices ∙ Supports up to 5V/3A , 15W power charging ∙ Supports Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt

3 devices LAN ∙ 1x Aquantia® AQC107 10G LAN controller ∙ 1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller Continued on next page6 Specifications Continued from previous page Wireless LAN & Bluetooth

Intel® AX201 ∙ The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot ∙ Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙ Supports 802.11ac ∙ WiFi 6 pre-certified ∙ Supports Bluetooth

• 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) ∙ ASMedia® ASM1074 Chipset

• 8x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors) ∙ Intel® JHL7540 Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller

• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C ports on the back panel Back Panel Connectors ∙ 1x Flash BIOS button ∙ 1x Clear CMOS button ∙ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port ∙ 2 x USB 2.0 ports ∙ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports ∙ 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports ∙ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports ∙ 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports

• Supports Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.4 video output

• Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 device ∙ 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙ 5 x OFC audio jacks ∙ 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector Continued on next page7 Specifications Continued from previous page Internal Connectors ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙ 1x 6-pin ATX PCIE power connector ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙ 3x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ∙ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ∙ 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector ∙ 8x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙ 1x 3-pin Water Flow connector ∙ 1x Front panel audio connector ∙ 2x System panel connectors ∙ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector ∙ 2x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connectors ∙ 1xTPM module connector ∙ 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector ∙ 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors ∙ 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector Internal Buttons ∙ 1x OC Retry button ∙ 1x OC Fail Save button ∙ 1x Power button ∙ 1x Reset button Internal Pinheader ∙ 1x JBLK_U1 pinheader ∙ 1x JRATIO_U1 pinheader Switches ∙ 1x Multi-BIOS switch ∙ 1x EZ LED Control switch Jumper ∙ 1x Slow mode jumper ∙ 2x Low Temperature Booting jumpers ∙ 1x Clear CMOS jumper Continued on next page8 Specifications Continued from previous page Debug LED ∙ 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED ∙ 4x EZ Debug LED Display Panel DYNAMIC DASHBOARD ∙ Displays system information I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ∙ CPU/System temperature detection ∙ CPU/System fan speed detection ∙ CPU/System fan speed control ∙ Water Flow detection Form Factor ∙ E-ATX Form Factor ∙ 12 in. x 10.9 in. (30.5 cm x 27.7 cm) BIOS Features ∙ Dual BIOS ∙ 2x 256 Mb flash

∙ MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) ∙ Intel

• Intel WiFi 6 Continued on next page10 Specifications Continued from previous page Special Features ∙ Cooling

• Frozr Heatsink Design

• Dual CPU Power (8+8pin) ∙ LED

• EZ DEBUG LED Continued on next page11 Specifications Continued from previous page Special Features ∙ Protection

• Pre-installed I/O Shielding

• Chest Plate ∙ Experience

• Dynamic Dashboard II

Important If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.13 Rear I/O Panel Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)Type-A Audio Ports Configuration Audio Ports Channel 2 4 6 8Center/ Sub-woofer Out ● ●Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Rear I/O Panel PS/2 Combo port 2.5 Gbps LAN 10 Gbps LAN USB 2.0 Type-A Audio Ports Optical S/PDIF-Out Clear CMOS button Wi-Fi Antenna connectors USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A Flash BIOS Button ∙ Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values. ∙ Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 54 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Port Link/ Activity LED Status DescriptionOff No linkYellow (2.5Gb LAN)Green (10Gb LAN)LinkedBlinking Data activity Speed LED Status 2.5 Gbps LAN 10 Gbps LANOff 10 Mbps －Green100 Mbps / 1 Gbps 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps Orange 2.5 Gbps 10 Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table14 Rear I/O Panel Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default. ∙ Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. ∙ Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ∙ Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer. ∙ Connector Settings - configures the connection settings. Auto popup dialog When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.

Important The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Jack StatusConnector Settings Device SelectionMain VolumeApplication Enhancement15 Rear I/O Panel Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer16 Rear I/O Panel Installing Antennas

1. Combine the antenna with the base.

2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown.

3. Place the antenna as high as possible.17

Overview of Components Overview of Components RESET1 JRAINBOW1 JFP2 OC_RT1OC_FS1 JFP1 JCI1 JLN2 JLN1 JRGB1 SATA▼1▲2 SYS_FAN1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 SATA▼3▲4 SATA▼5▲6 JBAT1 JSLOW1 CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 PUMP_FAN1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 M2_3 M2_2 JSMB1 M2_1 PCI_E4 JTPM1 JBLK_U1 W_FLOW1 JUSB4 CPU Socket CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5 JRAINBOW2 JCORSAIR1 T_SEN2 POWER1 PCIE_PWR1 LED_SW1 JRATIO_U1 JAUD1 BIOS_SW1 JPWRLED1 SYS_FAN6 SYS_FAN7 SYS_FAN8 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN2 T_SEN1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JUSB518 Overview of Components

Important ∙Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. ∙Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ∙When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ∙Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system. ∙Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. ∙Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap. ∙If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation. ∙This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications. CPU Socket Introduction to the LGA 1200 CPU The surface of the LGA 1200 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.50.77 mmDistance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.19 Overview of Components DIMM Slots DIMMA1 DIMMB1Channel A Channel BDIMMA2 DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation

Important ∙Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. ∙To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. ∙Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency. ∙It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ∙The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. ∙Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.DIMMB2 DIMMB2DIMMB1DIMMA2DIMMA2DIMMA2DIMMA120 Overview of Components PCIe bandwidth configuration table for PCIe & M.2 slots Slot Single 2-Way 3-Way*PCI_E1 (CPU) @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x8PCI_E2 (CPU) — @ 3.0 x8 @3.0 x8PCI_E3 (PCH) 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 3.0 x1PCI_E4 (PCH)

(Note) (─: unavailable, @: graphics card,*: CrossFire only)Note 1: You need to set the 3.0 x4 mode in BIOS for installed M.2 device to operate PCIe 3.0 x4 speed.Note 2: PCI_E4 will only operate at 3.0x1 speed and M2_3 will only operate at 3.0x2 speed when both PCI_E4 is occupied with PCIE x4 card and M2_3 in use. PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots

Important ∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. ∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. ∙When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU)PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH)PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH)21 Overview of Components M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink.2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads.

Important ∙Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙Intel Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots.

Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA22 Overview of Components

3. Each M.2 slot is equipped with one standoff. To avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. If

your M.2 SSD length is the same as the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, remove the standoff below the M.2 SSD.

4. There are two thermal pads on each M.2 slot base plate. The thermal pad-2 is

fixed on the M.2 Plate and should not be removed. For double-side M.2 SSD, completely remove the thermal pad-1 and protection films. For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the two thermal protection films from pad-1, then re-stick it to the thermal pad-2.

5. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need.

6. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.

7. If the M.2 SSD is shorter than the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink, place the M.2

screw in the notch on the trailing edge of the M.2 module and tighten it into the standoff. 30º30º

Pictures shown above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual plates and thermal pads.

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8. Put the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink back in place and secure it.

Important If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, please do not re-install the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink.24 Overview of Components 30º30º

1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four screws on the back of the card.

2. Loosen M.2 screw from M.2 standoff.

3. Loosen M.2 standoff.

4. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need.

5. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.

6. Secure the M.2 device in place with M.2 screw.

7. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad of the heatsink.

8. Reinstall and secure the heatsink with four heatsink screws.

*The speeds depends on the devices being used.

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9. Insert the card into the PCI_E2 slot.

10. Use a screw to secure the card.

11. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 to the power supply.

12. Connect the case’s HDD LED cable to the JCASE connector.

13. Using the supplied HDD LED cable to connect the JMB connector and JFP1’s HDD

pins (pin 1 & pin3).

14. Using the supplied JSMB cable to connect the JSMB connector on the card and

JSMB1 connector on the motherboard. And then you can set the fan duty cycle and the LED color of the card in BIOS.26 Overview of Components M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 S card LED Control You can turn on/ off the LEDs by the switches.

M.2 EZ Access LEDM.2 LED switch FAN LEDFAN LED switchM.2 Temperature LED ∙ FAN LED ▪ On (white) - It indicates that the fan is operating. ▪ Off - The fan is off. ∙ FAN LED switch - This switch is used to turn on/ off the FAN LED. ∙ M.2 LED switch - This switch is used to turn on/ off the M.2 EZ Access LED and M.2 Temperature LED. ∙ M.2 EZ Access LED - It indicate the status of M.2 SSDs.

• On (blue) - The installed M.2 SSDs were detected. ▪ Flash (purple) - The M.2 SSD is accessing data. ▪ Off - No M.2 SSD. ∙ M.2 Temperature LED - It indicates the temperature of M.2 SSD.
• Red - 65℃ and up ▪ Orange - 55 ~ 64℃ ▪ Yellow - 45 ~ 54℃ ▪ Green - 35 ~ 44℃ ▪ Blue - 25 ~ 34℃

Important This card can support up to PCIe 4.0 specification, but the actual transfer speeds are dependent on the M.2 SSD, processor and chipset being used.27 Overview of Components SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.SATA1SATA3SATA5SATA2SATA4SATA6

Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 1 364PCIE_PWR11 +12V 4 Ground2 +12V 5 Ground3 +12V 6 Ground29 Overview of Components OC_RT1: OC Retry Button When you press and hold this button, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. OC_FS1: OC Fail Save Button When you press this button, the system will be restarted and be forced into BIOS with the previous setting and without showing the OC_FAIL message. OC_FS1 OC_RT1 JBLK_U1, JRATIO_U1: Base clock Plus, Ratio Plus connectors You can use these connectors to connect the external buttons. Press the button connecting to JBLK_U1 to increase the CPU base clock or press the button connecting to JRATIO_U1 to increase the CPU ratio. JBLK_U1 JRATIO_U1 (Short the jumper to increase the CPU ratio) (Short the jumper to increase the CPU base clock)30 Overview of Components W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector This connector allows you to connect a water flow meter to monitor the flow rate of your liquid cooling system. 1 Ground 3 WFLOW IN2 WFLOW PWR JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing. JLN1~2: Low Temperature Booting Jumper This jumper is used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low temperature. Try to set it Enabled to increase the boot success rate.Normal(Default)Enabled(Please enable this jumper during BIOS POST.)

Important Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. The overclocking results will vary according to the CPU version. Please don’t set to Enabled when power-off or the system will be un-bootable. Enabled(Please enable this jumper during BIOS POST.)Normal(Default) JLN1 JLN2 JSLOW131 Overview of Components V-Check Points Lite These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. To measure voltage, place test leads on the GND (screw mounting hole) and a specific V-Check Point. Please refer to the manual of your multimeter for more information. VCCIO GND VSA DRAM CPU JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors These connectors allow you to connect the thermistor cable and use it to monitor the temperature of the detection point. Thermistor cable GND Sense32 Overview of Components JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. JUSB2~3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel.

Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

9 USB2.0+ 19 Power10 Ground 20 No PinJUSB1USB Type-C CableUSB Type-C port on the front panel33 Overview of Components JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI

DRAGON CENTER utility.

1 SPI Power 2 SPI Chip Select Master In Slave Out (SPI Data) Master In Slave In (SPI Data)5 Reserved 6 SPI Clock7 Ground 8 SPI Reset9 Reserved 10 No Pin11 Reserved 12 Interrupt Request JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.34 Overview of Components CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~8: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode. However, you can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually. Default PWM Mode fan connectors Default Auto Mode fan connectors

SYS_FAN1~5 SYS_FAN6~8 CPU_FAN1 Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.Select PWM mode or DC mode

Important Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.PWM Mode pin definition1 Ground 2 +12V3 Sense 4 Speed Control SignalDC Mode pin definition1 Ground 2 Voltage Control3 Sense 4 NC Pin definition of fan connectors

PUMP_FAN135 Overview of Components JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector

1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis.

2. Close the chassis cover.

3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.

5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.

6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on

screen when the computer is turned on. Resetting the chassis intrusion warning

3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.36

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

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.

3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.

4. Plug the power cord and Power on the computer.

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer. Power buttonReset button37 Overview of Components BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs. If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. Recovering BIOS When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file to the root of the USB flash drive.1. Power off the computer.2. Switch to the normal BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch.3. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer.4. Power on the computer and press Del key to enter BIOS setup during POST.

5. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to reboot the system and enter the flash

mode.6. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS recovering process.

7. Switch to the failed BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click on Yes to start

recovering BIOS.8. After the recovering process is completed, the system will reboot automatically

Important ∙Do not use the Multi-BIOS switch when system is booting up. ∙ You can also use the MSI DRAGON CENTER or Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS. Please refer to BIOS section for details.BIOS BBIOS A (Default)38 Overview of Components

Important ∙The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. JRGB1: RGB LED connector The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V.

CAUTION Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB connector and the JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip.

Important The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. JRAINBOW connector JRAINBOW connector System Fan connector Rainbow RGB LED extension cable WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V

Important ∙Fans must start at 1 and continue in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Any fan not connected in series will break communication and the RGB LED lighting function will not work. ∙Quantity of RGB LED Fans or RGB LED Lighting PRO strips supported may differ between models. Please refer to the motherboard specification. ∙CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can’t be used at the same time.JCORSAIR1 connectorSYS_FANSYS_FANSYS_FANSYS_FANSYS_FANSYS_FAN

The DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II can be used to display system information, CPU temperature, CPU speed, BIOS flash status and error message. You can use MSI’s software to configure and customize the DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II and even upload a .gif animation file.DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II

Important For information on configuration and customization DYNAMIC DASHBOARD, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.pdf for more details. System StatusDYNAMIC DASHBOARDPower OnCPU is not detected or failDRAM is not detected or failGPU is not detected or failEnter the OSS3 (Suspend to RAM) S4/S5 (Suspend to Disk/Shutdown)System StatusDYNAMIC DASHBOARDFlashback BIOS (Update)Flashback BIOS (Finish)Flashback BIOS (Error)Fan Speed/ Temperature/ VoltageUser profile176*48px .gif DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II Status Table42 Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. Onboard LEDs JPWRLED1: LED power input This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED lights. JPWRLED1 - LED power input XMP LED XMP LED This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled.43 Onboard LEDs CPU Power LED This LED indicates that the 8-pin CPU power connectors (CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2) are only connected to the 4-pin power connector.

Important When the CPU Power LED is lit, your computer may be started, but insufficient power may cause system stability issues. LED color CPU power connectors statusWhiteCPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Off CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR244 Onboard LEDs Debug Code LED Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays CPU core temperature (default), progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details. LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_SW1 Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Debug Code LED display 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Boot Phases Security (SEC) – initial low-level initialization Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) – memory initialization Driver Execution Environment (DXE) – main hardware initialization Boot Device Selection (BDS) – system setup, pre-OS user interface & selecting a bootable device (CD/DVD, HDD, USB, Network, Shell, …) LED_OFF LED_ON (Default)45 Onboard LEDs Debug Code LED Table SEC Progress Codes 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard) 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization SEC Error Codes 0C - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded PEI Progress Codes 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

15 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

16 - 18 Pre-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)

19 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) 2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading 2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection 2D Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information 2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory 2F Memory initialization (other) 31 Memory Installed 32 CPU post-memory initialization is started 33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization 34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization 35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection 36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 37 Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

38 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)

3B Post-Memory PCH initialization is started46 Onboard LEDs 3C - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) 4F DXE IPL is started PEI Error Codes 50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed 52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match 53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Progress Codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 CPU DXE initialization is started

64 - 67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization

73 - 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)

78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 94 PCI Bus Enumeration 3247 Onboard LEDs 95 PCI Bus Request Resources 96 PCI Bus Assign Resources 97 Console Output devices connect 98 Console input devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AB Setup Input Wait AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean-up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8 - BF Reserved for future AMI codes DXE Error Codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 System Agent initialization error D2 PCH initialization error48 Onboard LEDs D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Error Codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery Progress Codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) F2 Recovery process started F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 - F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery Error Codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB - FF Reserved for future AMI error codes49 Onboard LEDs ACPI States Codes The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes. System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. CPU core /CPU socket / System / MOS / PCH Temperature 00 - 99Displays current CPU core (default) /CPU socket / System / MOS / PCH Temperature after the system has fully booted into the OS.

Important You can choose an available temperature in the BIOS to display on Debug Code LED.50 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows

1. Power on the computer.

10 installation disc/USB into your computer.

3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot

6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows

1. Start up your computer in Windows

USB Drive into the USB port.

3. Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then

select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI USB Drive.

4. The installer will find and list all necessary drivers in the Drivers/Software tab.

5. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the window.

6. The drivers installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt

7. Click OK button to finish.

8. Restart your computer.

Installing Utilities Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

1. Open the installer as described above.

2. Click the Utilities tab.

3. Select the utilities you want to install.

4. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the window.

5. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt

6. Click OK button to finish.

7. Restart your computer.51

UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve. It will fully support future PCs and devices that comply with UEFI firmware architecture.

Important 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. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST. ∙ 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 64-bit Windows 10 operating system. ∙ Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. When display a warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in this graphics card.

Important We recommend that you to replace with a GOP/UEFI compatible graphics card or using integrated graphics from CPU for having normal function. How to check the BIOS mode? After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen.UEFI boot modeCPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage:BIOS Mode: UEFI52 UEFI BIOS BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.

Important ∙BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description. ∙The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. ∙The BIOS items will vary with the processor. 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 F1: General Help list F2: Add/ Remove a favorite itemF3: Enter Favorites menu F4: Enter CPU Specifications menuF5: Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaultsF7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode F8: Load Overclocking ProfileF9: Save Overclocking Profile F10: Save Change and Reset*F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).Ctrl+F: Enter Search page* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.53 UEFI BIOS Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙ Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙ Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ∙ Press the Clear CMOS button on the rear I/O panel.

Important Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section for resetting BIOS. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating:Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive.Updating BIOS:1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.2. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode.

• Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system.Press <Ctrl+F5> to activate M-Flash for BIOS update.
• Reboot and press Del key during POST to enter BIOS. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to reboot the system. 3. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.

4. When prompted, switch to the target BIOS ROM with Multi-BIOS switch, and click

on Yes to start recovering BIOS.5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically.54 UEFI BIOS Updating the BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS:

1. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to Support page.

4. Select the BIOS file and click on Download icon to download and install the latest

5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start

6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart

automatically. Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from

2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive.

3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU

4. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port

on the rear I/O panel.

5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing.

6. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.55

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.XMP ProfileComponent InformationSystem informationBoot device priority barFunction buttonsLanguageGAME BOOSTSearchScreenshotSmart ButtonSetup Mode switchM-FlashHardware MonitorFavorites ∙ GAME BOOST - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for overclocking. This function is only available when both of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function.

Important Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function. ∙ XMP Profile - allows you to select the XMP profile for memory to overclock. This function is only available when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this function. ∙ Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙ Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ∙ Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys to enter the search page. It allows you to search by BIOS item name. Move the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit the search page.

Important The Mystic Light on/ off function mode is unavailable when the LED_SW1 (EZ LED Control) switch turns OFF.

• Safe Boot - press the reset button to reboot the system and the system will be forced into BIOS with the previous BIOS settings.

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

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

∙ Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup. ∙ System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right. ∙ Component Information - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons to show the information of connected component. ∙ Function buttons - enable or disable these functions by clicking on these buttons. The function is enabled when the button shows ON .

Important The function buttons will vary with the motherboard you purchased.57 UEFI BIOS ∙ M-Flash - click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ∙ Hardware Monitor - click on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage. ∙ Favorites - click on this button or press the F3 key to show the Favorites window. It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items.

• To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu

1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page.

2. Right-click or press F2 key.

3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK.58

• To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu

3. Choose Delete and click on OK.59

UEFI BIOS Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu selection Menu display BIOS menu selection ∙ BIOS menu selection - the following options are available:

• SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices.

• OC - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance.

• M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.

• OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles.

• HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system.

• BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙ Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.60 UEFI BIOS OC Menu 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 un-stability.

• 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 function for easy overclocking. The BIOS items in OC menu will vary with the processor. ▶ OC Explore Mode [Expert]Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings. [Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup. [Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup.Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode. ▶ Extreme OC Setup [Disabled]* Sets the optimal BIOS setting for extreme overclocking. ▶ CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]* Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed. ▶ CPU Ratio [Auto]Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to All Core. ▶ X-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio. ▶ Numbers of CPU Cores of Group X [Auto]*Sets the number of CPU cores as a group to run target CPU Turbo Ratio. The next group should be more than former one in CPU core number. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio. ▶ Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group X [Auto]Sets the target CPU Turbo ratio value for assigned CPU cores group. The target CPU Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than former one. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.61 UEFI BIOS ▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core. ▶ Turbo Ratio O󽙋set Value [Auto] Sets the CPU Turbo ratio offset value. This item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio Offset. ▶ CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading. ▶ CPU Ratio O󽙋set When Running AVX [Auto] 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 supports this function. ▶ Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶ Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only. ▶ GT Ratio [Auto] Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶ Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only. ▶ +Misc Setting* Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following items related to CPU features. ▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default] Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when a CPU that support this function is installed.62 UEFI BIOS ▶ CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock next boot. [Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately. ▶ Direct OC Button [Enabled] Enables or disables the base clock buttons for real time overclocking. ▶ Direct OC Step (MHz) [1.00]* Sets the increase or decrease of BCLK frequency when the base clock button (+ or -) is pressed each time. ▶ Clockgen Features sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features. ▶ Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is installed. ▶ DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. ▶ Load Memory Presets [Disabled]* Load OC Memory Preset will optimize the timing, voltage of installed memory module. ▶ Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.63 UEFI BIOS ▶ DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [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 Conguration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto] * Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting. [Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training for memory. So the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time. [Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting. ▶ DigitALL Power sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, you can setup some protecting conditions about voltage/ current/ temputure for CPU. ▶ CPU Core/ GT Voltage Mode [Auto]* Sets the CPU Core/ GT voltage mode. ▶ CPU Core Voltage Mode [Auto]* Sets the CPU Core voltage mode. ▶ CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ PCH Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to PCH. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.64 UEFI BIOS ▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices. [Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings. ▶ OC Quick View Timer [3 Sec]* Sets the duration of OC setting values showed on the screen. If set to Disabled, BIOS will not show the variations of OC setting. ▶ CPU Specications sub-menu 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. ▶ MEMORY-Z sub-menu 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]. ▶ CPU Features sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. You can enable or disable the CPU features and technologies to protect CPU and improve the system performance.1 Inhalt Inhalt Sicherheitshinweis p. 3
• Spezifikationen p. 4
• JCORSAIR1 Anschluss-Spezifikationen p. 11
• Packungsinhalt p. 12
• Rückseite E/A p. 13
• LAN Port LED Zustandstabelle p. 13
• Konfiguration der Audioanschlüsse p. 13
• Realtek Audio Console p. 14
• Antennen installieren p. 16
• Übersicht der Komponenten p. 17
• CPU Sockel p. 18
• DIMM Steckplätze p. 19
• PCI_E1~4: PCIe Erweiterungssteckplätze p. 20
• M2_1~3: M.2 Steckplätze (Key M) p. 21
• Installation der M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 S Karte p. 24
• SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Anschlüsse p. 27
• JFP1, JFP2: Frontpanel-Anschlüsse p. 27
• CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Stromanschlüsse p. 28
• JBLK_U1, JRATIO_U1: Basistakt Plus/ Ratio Plus Anschlüsse p. 29
• OC_FS1: OC Fail Save Taste p. 29
• OC_RT1: OC Retry Taste p. 29
• JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Steckbrücke p. 30
• JLN1~2: Steckbrücke für den Start bei niedrigen Temperaturen p. 30
• W_FLOW1: Anschluss des Wasserdurchflusssensors p. 30
• Spannungsmesspunkte Lite (V-Check Points) p. 31
• T_SEN1~2: Anschlüsse für einen Temperaturfühler p. 31
• JAUD1: Audioanschluss des Frontpanels p. 31
• JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbit/s Typ-C Anschluss p. 32
• JUSB2~3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbit/s Anschluss p. 32
• JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Anschlüsse p. 33
• JTPM1: TPM Anschluss p. 33
• CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~8: Stromanschlüsse für Lüfter p. 34
• JCI1: Gehäusekontaktanschluss p. 35
• JBAT1: Clear CMOS Steckbrücke (Reset BIOS) p. 36
• POWER1, RESET1: Power-Taste, Reset-Taste p. 362
• Inhalt BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Schalter p. 37
• JRGB1: RGB LED Anschluss p. 38
• JRAINBOW1~2: Adressierbare RGB LED Anschlüsse p. 39
• JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Anschluss p. 40

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key to boot from CD or DVD...

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CE Conformity Products bearing the CE marking comply with one or more of the following EU Directives as may be applicable: RED 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. クラスB情報技術装置 この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この 装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的として い ま す が、こ の 装 置 が ラ ジ オ や テ レ ビ ジ ョ ン 受 信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすこと があります。取扱説明書に従って 正しい取り扱いをして下さい VCCI-B C-Tick Compliance Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. Taiwan:

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal. California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm. html Environmental Policy

• The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.

• Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.

• Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information.

0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通 信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時 方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無 線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學 及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Products with radio functionality (EMF) This product incorporates a radio transmitting and receiving device. For computers in normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with EU requirements. Products designed to be operated at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, comply with applicable EU requirements in typical operating positions. Products can be operated without maintaining a separation distance unless otherwise indicated in instructions specific to the product. Restrictions for products with radio functionality CAUTION: IEEE 802.11x wireless LAN with 5.15–5.35 GHz frequency band is restricted for indoor use only in all European Union member states, EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein), and most other European countries (e.g., Switzerland, Turkey, Republic of Serbia). Using this WLAN application outdoors might lead to interference issues with existing radio services. Radio frequency bands and maximum power levels Features :802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT Frequency Range :2.4GHz, 5GHz Modulation :FHSS, DSSS, OFDM Power Output :10, 20, 23 Channel Band Width :1, 5, 20 ,40 , 80MHziv Regulatory Notices MS-7C70主板产品中有害物质的名称及含量

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mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice. Revision History Europe Version 1.0, 2020/04, First release. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

• Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com