MSI Computers Motherboards Users Manual - CARiD

CPU SocketIntroduction to the LGA 1151 CPUThe surface of the LGA 1151 CPU hastwo notches and a golden triangle toassist in correctly lining up the CPU formotherboard placement. The goldentriangle is the Pin 1 indicator.Important Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removingthe CPU. Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will dealwith Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboardcomes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPUheatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before bootingyour system. Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make surethe cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure toapply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and theheatsink to enhance heat dissipation. Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by coveringthe socket with the plastic cap. If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to thedocumentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation. This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting tooverclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerateoverclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is notrecommended. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused byinadequate operation beyond product specifications.

DIMM SlotsDIMM1Channel ADIMM2DIMM3Channel BDIMM4Memory module installation mportant Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little lessthan the amount of installed. Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V issuggested to protect the CPU. Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or lessfor 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, werecommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than4GB memory on the motherboard. Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value whenoverclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its SerialPresence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the Memory Try It! to set thememory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higherfrequency. It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMsinstallation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPUand devices when overclocking.

PCI E1 7: PCIe Expansion SlotsPCI E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slotPCI E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slotPCI E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slotPCI E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 slotPCI E5: PCIe 3.0 x8 slotPCI E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 slotPCI E7: PCIe 3.0 x4 slotMultiple graphics cards installation recommendationx8x16x8Important The M2 1 slot will only run PCIe 3.0x2 speed when M2 1 slot is installedwith a M.2 PCIe device and PCI E4slot is installed with a PCIe x1 deviceat the same time. The PCI E7 slot will slow down fromx4 to x2, when an extension card isinstalled in PCI E3/ PCI E6 slot.x8x8x4 When adding or removing expansioncards, always turn off the power supplyand unplug the power supply powercable from the power outlet. Read theexpansion card’s documentation tocheck for any necessary additionalhardware or software changes.

Installing SLI graphics cardsFor power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the userguide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.To install SLI graphics cards:1.Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cardsinto the PCI E2 and PCI E5 slots.2.Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector.3.Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.4.Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers andsoftware included in your graphics card package.5.Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from themenu, click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and selectMaximize 3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.

SATA1 6: SATA 6Gb/s ConnectorsThese connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect toone SATA device.SATA2SATA1SATA5SATA3SATA6SATA4SE1 43-SE2 65: SATAe ConnectorsThese connectors are SATAe (SATA Express) interface ports. Each SATAe connectorcan be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.SATA6SATAe2SATA5SATA3SATA4SATAe1Important Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss mayresult during transmission otherwise. SATA or SATAe cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However,it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard forspace saving purposes.

M2 1 2: M.2 SlotsImportantM.2 2 The M2 1 slot will only run PCIe 3.0 x2 speed whenM2 1 slot is installed with a M.2 PCIe device andPCI E4 slot is installed with a PCIe x1 device at thesame time. Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFIROM, does not support Legacy ROM.M.2 1Installing M.2 module1.Remove the screw fromthe base screw.2.Remove the basescrew.123.Tighten the base screwinto the hole of thedistance to the M.2 slotas the length your M.2module.4.Insert your M.2 moduleinto the M.2 slot at a30-degree angle.5.Put the screw in thenotch on the trailing edgeof your M.2 module andtighten it into the basescrew.4330 5

M.2/ SATA & SATAe combination tableSlotAvailable SATA/ SATAe connectorsM2 1EmptySATAPCIePCIeSATAEmptyPCIeSATAM2 2PCIePCIePCIeSATASATASATAEmptyEmptySATA EX1 SATA EX2 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, : available, : unavailable)M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilitiesSATA1SATA1SATA EX1SATA6 SATA5 SATA2PCIe1xM.2 SATA SSD 4xSATA HDDsSATASATA6 SATA5SATA2SATA EX1PCIeSATA EX21xM.2 PCIe SSD 2xSATAe HDDs 2xSATA HDDs1xM.2 PCIe SSD 1xSATAe HDD 4xSATA HDDsSATA4 SATA3SATA6 SATA5 SATA2PCIeSATA4 SATA3 SATA11xM.2 PCIe SSD 6xSATA HDDs

1xM.2 SATA SSD 1xSATAe HDD 2xSATA HDDs1xM.2 SATA SSD 2xSATAe HDDs2xM.2 SATA SSDs 2xSATA HDDsSATA EX1SATA EX2SATA EX1SATA6 SATA5SATASATA2xM.2 SATA SSDs 1xSATAe HDDSATASATA2PCIeSATA4 SATA3 SATA11xM.2 SATA SSD 1xM.2 PCIe SSD 4xSATA HDDsSATA1SATA2SATA EX1PCIePCIe1xM.2 SATA SSD 1xM.2 PCIe SSD 2xSATA HDDs 1xSATAe HDDPCIeSATASATA1PCIe2xM.2 PCIe SSDs 2xSATA HDDs 1xSATAe HDDSATA2SATA2PCIeSATA4 SATA3 SATA12xM.2 PCIe SSDs 4xSATA HDDsSATASATA EX1SATA4 SATA3SATASATA EX1SATASATA

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob08241110 1This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number11 (extreme) for overclocking your CPU. The CPU’s voltage and frequency will beautomatically adjusted after you power on your computer.6Using GAME BOOST KnobTo setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps:1.Make sure the GAME BOOST is controlled by hardware. There are two GAMEBOOST LED indicators next to the GAME BOOST Knob. The red LED indicatesthe GAME BOOST is controlled by hardware and the green by software. You canswitch between hardware and software in BIOS Setup.2.Power off.3.Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to select the overclocking stage as you desire.The higher the number, the higher the CPU frequency.4.Power on and then GAME BOOST will automatically overclock CPU dependingon the stage you selected.To disable GAME BOOST:1.Make sure the GAME BOOST is controlled by hardware.2.Power off.3.Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to 0 and then power on. The configurationparameters will be returned to its normal values.Important You can also control the GAME BOOST function in BIOS Setup or with MSICOMMAND CENTER software. In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activatethe GAME BOOST function, please leave the settings in the BIOS OC menuunchanged. The success of overclocking depends on the components of your computer. We do not guarantee the GAME BOOST overclocking range or the damages/riskscaused by overclocking behavior. MSI components are recommended for better compatibility when using GAMEBOOST function.

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset ButtonResetThe Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer.Reset buttonPower buttonJPWR1 2: Power ConnectorsThese connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.841224JPWR111351JPWR21Ground5 12V2Ground6 12V3Ground7 12V4Ground8 12V1 3.3V132 3.3V14 3.3V-12V3Ground15Ground4 5V16PS-ON#5Ground17Ground6 5V18Ground7Ground19Ground8PWR OK20Res95VSB21 5V10 12V22 5V11 12V23 5V12 3.3V24GroundImportantMake sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX powersupply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel ConnectorsThese connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.21019JFP11JFP21HDD LED 23HDD LED -4Power LED Power LED -5Reset Switch6Power Switch7Reset Switch8Power Switch9Reserved10No Pin1Speaker -2Buzzer 3Buzzer -4Speaker JUSB3 4: USB 3.1 Gen1 ConnectorsThese connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.10111201Power11USB2.0 2USB3 RX DN12USB2.0-3USB3 RX DP13Ground4Ground14USB3 TX C DP5USB3 TX C DN15USB3 TX C DN6USB3 TX C DP16Ground7Ground17USB3 RX DP8USB2.0-18USB3 RX DN9USB2.0 19Power10Ground20No PinImportantNote that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possibledamage.

Charger PortThe JUSB4 (red mark) connector is a charger port which can increaseUSB power output for fast charging your smartphone or USB-powereddevices. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboardchip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate state oreven shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer intoWindows , you will need to install the MSI SUPER CHARGERapplication to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode.JUSB4ImportantWhen the Charging mode is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will be disabled.JAUD1: Front Audio ConnectorThis connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.210191MIC L23MIC R4GroundNC5Head Phone R6MIC Detection7SENSE SEND8No Pin9Head Phone L10Head Phone Detection

JUSB1 2: USB 2.0 ConnectorsThese connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.210191VCC2VCC3USB0-4USB1-5USB0 6USB1 7Ground8Ground9No Pin10NCImportant Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possibledamage. In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please installMSI SUPER CHARGER utility.JTPM1: TPM Module ConnectorThis connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM securityplatform manual for more details and usages.2141131LPC Clock23V Standby power3LPC Reset43.3V Power5LPC address & data pin06Serial IRQ7LPC address & data pin185V Power9LPC address & data pin210No Pin11LPC address & data pin312Ground13LPC Frame14Ground

CPUFAN1 2, SYSFAN1 3: Fan ConnectorsFan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode andVoltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fanspeed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed bychanging voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Modefan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could benoisy.PWM Mode fan connector1CPUFAN1/ CPUFAN21Ground2 12V3Sense4Speed Control SignalVoltage Mode fan connector11SYSFAN2SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN31Ground2Voltage Control3Sense4NCControlling the fan speedThere are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to BIOS HARDWAREMONITOR. The other is to use COMMAND CENTER application.BIOS HARDWARE MONITORCOMMAND CENTERBoth methods offer gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speedin relation to CPU temperature.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion ConnectorThis connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.Normal(default)Trigger the chassisintrusion eventUsing chassis intrusion detector1.Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on thechassis.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 onscreen when the computer is turned on.Resetting the chassis intrusion warning1.Go to BIOS Settings Security Chassis Intrusion Configuration.2.Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.3.Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK ButtonThis button is used to activate the BIOS FLASHBACK function. Please refer toUpdating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK .

HOT KEY1: HOTKEY Main SwitchThis switch is used to turn on or completely turn off the HOTKEY function.On(Default)OffUsing HOTKEY function1.Connect your keyboard directly to the HOTKEY port on the rear I/O panel.ImportantHOTKEY function will not work with the keyboard connected via USB devices, suchas: USB HUB, KVM, etc.,2.Turn HOT KEY1 to On position3.Press Ctrl Backspace to activate HOTKEY function, the HOTKEY LED turnson.4.Refer to the table below for the available hot keys.Hot KeyActionCtrl ” Backspace”PrtSc F12System StateS0S3S4S5Toggle HOTKEY function Power On/Off PrtSc ” ”Increase base clock (BLCK ) PrtSc ”-”Decrease base clock (BLCK-) PrtSc F4Update BIOS PrtSc F2Discharge battery PrtSc F9Reset computer PrtSc F5Decrease CPU ratio (Ratio -) PrtSc F6Increase CPU ratio (Ratio ) PrtSc F8Toggle Slow Mode

SLOW 1: Slow Mode Booting SwitchThis switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclockingconditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system fromcrashing.Normal(Default)EnabledImportantUsers will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. Theoverclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) JumperThere is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located onthe motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the systemconfiguration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory.Keep Data(default)Resetting BIOS to default values1.Power off the computer and unplug the power cord2.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.Clear CMOS/Reset BIOS

LED Status IndicatorsBIOS FLASHBACK LEDHOTKEY LEDXMP LEDGAME BOOST SW LEDHDD LEDDebug Code LEDGAME BOOST HW LEDBIOS FLASHBACK LEDLED Status TableLEDLED StatusDescriptionHDDBlinkingHDD activityGAME BOOST HWRedGAME BOOST control by physical buttonGAME BOOST SWGreenGAME BOOST control by BIOSXMPRedXMP enabledHOTKEYRedHOTKEY function is activatedBIOS FLASHBACK BlinkingBIOS flash is in progress

Debug Code LED TablePostStatus02,07Power on CPU Initialization03,08Power on North Bridge Initialization04,09Power on South Bridge Initialization0BPower on Cache Initialization11 14,32 36,56 5AEarly CPU Initialization15 18,37 3AEarly North Bridge Initialization19 1C,3B 3EEarly South Bridge Initialization1D 2F,31,3F 4E,50 55Early Memory Initialization63 67,D0Late CPU Initialization69 6F,D1Late North Bridge Initialization70 77,D2Late South Bridge Initialization92 96,B5,D4PCI bus Initialization97,98,99,B2,D5 D7Console Output/Input devices/Console initialization andLoad Option ROM (VGA, RAID, parallel ports, serialports )9A A7,B4Onboard devices Initialize and Detect (USB/ SATA/SCSI )A8,A9,ABStart of Setup. BIOS setup if needed/ requested.AD/AEReady To Boot event/Legacy Boot eventCPU temperatureFully boot

BIOS SetupThe default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normalconditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible systemdamage 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 forreference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS itemdescription. The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the productyou purchased.Entering BIOS SetupPlease refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup. Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enterBoot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. Thesystem will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.Click on GO2BIOS Enable the GO2BIOS item (SETTING Boot GO2BIOS) in BIOS setupAdvanced mode (F7). It allows the system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressingthe power button for 4 seconds upon bootup.Function keyKeyFunctionKeyFunctionF1General HelpF3Enter Favorites menuF4Enter CPU Specifications menuF5Enter Memory-Z menuF6Load optimized defaultsF8Load Overclocking ProfileF9Save Overclocking ProfileF10Save Change and Reset** When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modificationinformation. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.

Resetting BIOSYou might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. Thereare several ways to reset BIOS: Go to BIOS and p

LPC Bus 2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 2 Channel DDR4 Memory 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 2 x SATA Express 2 x M.2 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 7 x USB 2.0 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard Audio Jacks DMI 3.0 Z170 CPU NV6793 Super I/O Realtek ALC1150 ASMEDIA ASM1142 x1 PCIe x1 slot x1 x1 x4 x4 x2 PCI Express