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Thank you for buying the MSI
B150 TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150 TOMAHAWK
AC. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If
something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard
I/O Shield
For Z170A/ B150A/ B150 TOMAHAWK AC
Antenna Bracket
motherboard
Z170A TOMAHAWK/ B150A TOMAHAWK/
®
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
SATA Cable x6
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth
Module Bracket
Motherboard User
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Bluetooth Driver
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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Z170A TOMAHAWK/ B150A TOMAHAWK/ ® B150 TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150 TOMAHAWK AC. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Drivers & Utilities...

  • Page 2: 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.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel LGA 1151 CPU ® CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reserved No Pin JFP1 HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED + POWER LED - POWER LED POWER LED + Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1 JPWR2 Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start ......................3 Preparing Tools and Components ................3 Installing a Processor ..................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 6 Installing the Motherboard ..................7 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 14 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............38 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ............... 39 EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ..............39 BIOS Setup ......................40 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 40 Resetting BIOS ...................... 41 Updating BIOS ....................... 41 EZ Mode ........................ 42 Advanced Mode ....................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Supports 6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel ® ™ ® Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 ® ® Chipset Intel Z170/ B150 Chipset (optional) ® 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB Supports DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/2800(OC)/ ƒ...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset (optional) ® 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on the ƒ back panel (optional) Intel Z170/ B150 Chipset ® 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on the ƒ back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors) 4x or 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 or 4 ports...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports) 2x or 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 or 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)(optional) 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors 3x 4-pin system fan connectors...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 FAST BOOT SUPER CHARGER GAMING APP M-CLOUD RAMDISK Software Intel Small Business Advantage (optional) ® GAMING LAN MANAGER Open Broadcaster Software Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Norton Security ™ Google Chrome ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page CLICK BIOS 5 EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching ƒ Board Explorer ƒ Hardware Monitor ƒ COMMAND CENTER MSI Exclusive Features System Monitor ƒ Smart Fan Control ƒ RAM DISK LIVE UPDATE 6 M-CLOUD DDR4 Boost Support Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support ƒ...

  • Page 20: Specification Comparison Table

    Specification Comparison Table Z170A B150A B150 TOMAHAWK/ TOMAHAWK/ TOMAHAWK/ Z170A B150A B150 TOMAHAWK AC TOMAHAWK AC TOMAHAWK AC Chipest Z170 B150 B150 3600(OC), 3200(OC), Supports DDR4 Fre- 3000(OC), 2133 2133 quency (MHz) 2800(OC), 2600(OC), 2400(OC), 2133 Supports M.2 Interface PCIe, SATA SATA SATA Support M.2 Gen3 x4...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DVI-D Dual Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 PCI Express Bus 3x PCIe x1 slots Realtek RTL8111H 2x PCI slots Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth ASM1083 M.2 (Key E) (optional) Z170/ B150 ASMEDIA USB 3.1 Gen2 ASM1142 M.2 (Key M) (10 Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps)

  • Page 22: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 3.1 Gen2 (Z170A TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150A TOMAHAWK/ B150A TOMAHAWK AC) USB 2.0 (B150 TOMAHAWK/ B150 TOMAHAWK AC) Audio Ports PS/2 Clear DVI-D CMOS USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen1 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED...

  • Page 23: Realtek Hd Audio Manager

    Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on this icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced Settings Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles...
  • Page 24 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 25: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMM3 CPUFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM2 DIMM1 JPWR2 SYSFAN1 M2_2 CPU Socket CPUFAN2 SYSFAN3 EZ Debug LED JPWR1 JUSB2 PCI_E1 M2_1 PCI_E2 JUSB3 (optional) PCI_E3 JCI1 JBAT1 PCI_E4 SATA1_2 PCI_E5 SATA3_4 PCI1 SATA5_6 PCI2 JFP1 JTBT1 JFP2 JTPM1 SYSFAN2 JCOM1 JUSB1 JLPT1...
  • Page 26 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3 Fan Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMM1~4 DIMM Slots EZ Debug LED Debug LED indicators JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors...

  • Page 27: M2_2: M.2 Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth Module Slot

    M2_2: M.2 Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module slot This slot is used for a M.2 Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module. Please follow the steps below to install the optional Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module. Secure the Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module bracket to the M2_2 slot with two screws as shown below. Secure the antenna bracket to the back panel with two screws as shown below.

  • Page 28: Cpu Socket

    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.

  • Page 29: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots DIMM1 DIMM3 Channel A Channel B DIMM2 DIMM4 Memory module installation recommendation DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

  • Page 30: Pci_E1~5, Pci1~2: Pcie And Pci Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot PCI1: PCI slot PCI2: PCI slot Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Important For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.

  • Page 31: Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    PCIe slots bandwidth table The PCI_E5 slot shares bandwidth with PCI_E1, PCI_E3 & PCI_E4 Slot Bandwidth ─ ─ ─ ─ PCI_E1 ─ ─ ─ ─ PCI_E3 ─ ─ ─ ─ PCI_E4 PCI_E5 (─: empty) Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet.

  • Page 32: M2_1: M.2 Slot

    M2_1: M.2 Slot Important Only support M.2 SATA interface for B150. Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, ® does not support Legacy ROM. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 module Remove the screw from the base screw.

  • Page 33: Jpwr1~2: Power Connectors

    JPWR1~2: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. JPWR2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground JPWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground Important...

  • Page 34: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. JFP1 HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin Speaker - Buzzer + JFP2...

  • Page 35: Jusb2, Jusb3(Optional): Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

    JUSB2, JUSB3(optional): USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. Power USB2.0+ USB3_RX_DN USB2.0- USB3_RX_DP Ground Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DP Ground Ground USB3_RX_DP USB2.0- USB3_RX_DN USB2.0+ Power Ground No Pin Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

  • Page 36: Cpufan1~2, Sysfan1~3: Fan Connectors

    CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.

  • Page 37: Jlpt1: Parallel Port Connector

    JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. RSTB# AFD# PRND0 ERR# PRND1 PINIT# PRND2 LPT_SLIN# PRND3 Ground PRND4 Ground PRND5 Ground PRND6 Ground PRND7 Ground ACK# Ground BUSY Ground Ground SLCT No Pin JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

  • Page 38: Jtpm1: Tpm Module Connector

    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. LPC Clock 3V Standby power LPC Reset 3.3V Power LPC address & data pin0 Serial IRQ LPC address &...

  • Page 39: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis intrusion event (default) Using chassis intrusion detector Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. Close the chassis cover. Go to BIOS >...

  • Page 40: 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. Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

  • Page 41: 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: Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

  • Page 42: Ez Mode

    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 switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot...
  • Page 43 GAME BOOST toggle - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for OC. Important Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after enabling the OC GENIE 4 function. Favorites - press any Favorites tab or the F3 key to enter Favorites menu.

  • Page 44: Advanced Mode

    Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Favorites Language System information GAME BOOST toggle Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection...

  • Page 45: Settings

    SETTINGS System Status System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month> The month from Jan. through Dec. <date>...
  • Page 46 fPEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed 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.
  • Page 47 fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
  • Page 48 fLegacy USB Support [Enabled] Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode. fUSB Speed Optimization [Auto] Enhance the USB throughput.
  • Page 49 Disables this function. fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.
  • Page 50 fInternal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled. fSecure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press <Enter>...

  • Page 51: Boot

    fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PCI-E devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI-E device is detected. Note: enables this Item to support Resume by USB Device with third party USB 3.1 port if any.

  • Page 52: Security

    Bootup NumLock State [On] Select the keyboard NumLock staten upon bootup. AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the booting process hang-up over 5 seconds. Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement.

  • Page 53: Save & Exit

    is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. fDevice select [Auto] Selects TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 for installed discrete TPM device.

  • Page 54: Oc

    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 OC GENIE 4 function for easy overclocking.
  • Page 55 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 3 items related to CPU features. fEIST [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.
  • Page 56 Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. Memory Try It ! [Disabled] (for Z170A TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC) It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.
  • Page 57 [Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings. OC Quick View Timer [3 Sec]* (for Z170A TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC) Sets a time to allow the BIOS to show the variations of CPU base clock, CPU ratio, Ring ratio and DRAM ratio if any.
  • Page 58 fExecute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel’ s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always. [Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks and worms.
  • Page 59 fC1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled. [Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function. fPackage C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle.

  • Page 60: M-Flash

    M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.

  • Page 61: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile.

  • Page 62: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information Fan control field Setting Buttons Voltage display Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. Please check the Smart Fan Mode box to enable the Smart Fan.

  • Page 63: Software Description

    7/ 8.1/ 10. ® Installing Drivers Start up your computer in Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. ® Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive. ® The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers. Click Install button.

  • Page 64: Command Center

    COMMAND CENTER COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application.
  • Page 65 CPU Fan CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel. Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
  • Page 66 GAME BOOST GAME BOOST provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.
  • Page 67 Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system. ® Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and ® OC functions are working properly.

  • Page 68: Live Update 6

    LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest ® drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don’t need to search the drivers on websites, and don’t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards.

  • Page 69: Total Installer

    Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.

  • Page 70: Gaming App

    GAMING APP GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance. Setting Button Information Button Display Mode Button CPU Frequency GPU Frequency Gaming Function Full Speed GPU Fan Buttons Control Mode Buttons Setting Button - allows you to run GAMING APP when Windows starts. Information Button - shows the information of this application.
  • Page 71 Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. ƒ MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. ƒ Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
  • Page 72 Some key combinations are reserved for use by Microsoft Windows and can not be assigned as a hotkey. Gaming Mouse Control Gaming Mouse Control provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Defalut Button Macro Hot Key...

  • Page 73: M-Cloud

    M-CLOUD M-CLOUD is an application of MSI network sharing. It allows you to turn your computer into Wi-Fi AP. It can also transfer files between your MSI computers. Soft AP ON/OFF History Server Information Users & Permissions Server Local Directory...
  • Page 74 Setting up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. You can share your network connection to your smartphones, tablets and laptops with the Soft AP function. Important You must have an active network connection and an installed Wi-Fi moudle to enable Soft AP.
  • Page 75 Managing User Accounts This section describes how to create/ remove a user account and configure individual access permissions. Click the Users & Permissions button and the Users & Permissions Management window will pop up. Click Add Account button create a new user account. Fill in user’s ID, password and Confirm Password fields.

  • Page 76: Ramdisk

    RAMDISK RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’s life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.

  • Page 77: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
  • Page 78 Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Down- load speed, please follow the steps below: Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed.

  • Page 79: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to ® tune, test and monitor your system. Tuning Controls Views Settings Help System Navigation Table System System Monitors Graphs Views Settings Help Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view.

  • Page 80: Raid Configuration (Optional)

    RAID Configuration (optional) Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.
  • Page 81 Creating RAID Volume Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen appears. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID1(Mirror) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N / A Capacity : XXX.X GB Sync : N / A Create Volume...

  • Page 82: Delete Raid Volume

    Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRST Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 83: Degraded Raid Array

    Important You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk. Recovery Volume Options Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press Enter to change recovery volume mode.

  • Page 84: Failed Hard Drive Member

    Reboot to Windows ; the rebuild will occur automatically. ® Failed Hard Drive Member Power off. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. Reboot the system to IRST Option ROM by press Ctrl + I keys during the POST. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in symptoms as mentioned below. the BIOS.

  • Page 86: Regulatory Notices

    EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Council), MSI provides the information of chemical Operation is subject to the following two conditions: substances in products at: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
  • Page 87 MSI will comply with the product take entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded estos residuos.
  • Page 88 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.
  • Page 89 Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com...

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